bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
La femme fatale: the female psychopath in fiction and clinical practice
Authors: Logan Caroline 
Published: October 2011

PurposeLiterature and legend features many dangerous female characters. However, in fiction (and in film), it is the male psychopath who dominates. In the scientific literature, research into psychopathy in men also dominates. Studies of the nature and treatment of this severe personality disorder in women are sparse and little is known or agreed about its presentation in this group. Consequently, psychopathy is not routinely assessed in women and the harmful potential of some can be overlooked leading to failures in the management of risk, especially towards partners and children. The purpose of this paper is to explore how psychopathic women manifest the traits of their disorder compared to men.Design/methodology/approachThis paper focuses on the representation of women in fiction who appear to demonstrate psychopathic traits. Several relevant works of fiction will be identified but three texts are described in detail and their female characters and storylines explored.FindingsGender differences and practice implications are highlighted. Specifically, the paper explores the nuanced ways in which women execute their harmful conduct on others and their most likely relationships with the victims of their aggression; comparisons with men are drawn throughout. Further, comparisons are drawn between the psychopathic female characters created by men and women writers.Practical implicationsThe study of psychopathic women in fiction is an invaluable adjunct to empirical research as a way of understanding the phenomenology of psychopathy in this group.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to examine the representation of psychopathic women in fiction and to propose the value of fiction in the study of this particular group of clients.
Teaching madness and literature in a healthcare context: an enquiry into interdisciplinary education
Authors: Flood David , Farkas Carol‐Ann 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThis paper seeks to examine the value of teaching about mental illness through the use of literature.Design/methodology/approachUsing the examples of two colleges in eastern USA that focus on educating students for healthcare careers, the paper examines two different course formats for using literature to teach about mental illness: a course that places the topic within the larger context of medicine and literature; and a freestanding madness and literature course.FindingsWhile professional education tends towards specialization, it can lead to a monocultural vision that limits approaches to patients and problems alike. Courses integrating mental illness and literature were found to be effective means of counteracting this trend.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to two healthcare‐centred colleges in eastern USA.Practical implicationsFor mental health clinicians and healthcare professionals in general, literature broadens the scope of both perspectives and analytical tools for understanding mental disorders and responses to them.Originality/valueWhile literature courses often contain such themes as mental illness, courses that truly integrate literature with mental illness meet a growing need for interdisciplinary education as a means of preparing more flexibly thinking healthcare professionals.
Why internet users are willing to pay for social networking services
Authors: Hsiao Kuo‐Lun 
Published: October 2011

PurposeIn recent years more and more users have begun to use social networking sites (SNSs). Visiting these sites has become a regular habit of many users. However most of the users only use the free services of the sites and are unwilling to pay for services. Therefore, in order to understand what factors affect users' intention to continue to pay for services, this study proposes a research model based on value theory and the academic literature on switching barriers.Design/methodology/approachAn online questionnaire was developed and used to collect research data. The responses of 211 SNS members who pay subscription fees for advanced services were used to test the hypotheses in the research model.FindingsAll of the seven study hypotheses were supported. The results indicated that perceived value and service degradation barriers are the main factors which directly influence the intention to pay. Together they account for 37.4 per cent of the variance in intention. Additionally the results demonstrated that sunk costs and lost performance costs both had significant impact on service degradation barriers while enjoyment, social value, and perceived fees were the main determinants of the intention to pay.Practical implicationsSNS managers could raise users' perceived value by enhancing the social value and enjoyment of SNSs. In addition they can provide paid members with exclusive member services to increase the barrier. To sum up, in order to increase customers' perceived value, SNS service providers need to understand the real needs of their major customers. These users will be more willing to pay for the services they prefer and feel they need and then recommend that other users use or pay for the services.Originality/valueThis study provides a comprehensive framework of the influence of perceived value and service degradation barriers on users' intention to continue to pay for SNSs. The research results could be generalised to other social Web 2.0 services.
An empirical study on determinants of web based question‐answer services adoption
Authors: Deng Shengli , Liu Yong , Qi Yuanyuan 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the driving factors of web based question‐answer services (WBQAS) adoption. As an emerging knowledge acquisition method and service there are currently few studies addressing the antecedents of the service's acceptance, in particular concerning Chinese users.Design/methodology/approachThis paper employs the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology as its theoretical background and applies it to the field of WBQAS. A survey was conducted.FindingsBased on 169 useful questionnaires the results show that both performance expectancy and effort expectancy are significant predictors of the intention to use WBQAS. Additionally behavioural intention, together with facilitating intention, significantly influences the actual use of WBQAS. Social influence has no significant impact on the intention to use the service.Originality/valueAs research on WBQAS is in its infancy this paper is among the first in the field, in particular regarding Chinese users. In addition the research applied the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model to the context of WBQAS and validated the adoption model using structural equation modelling.
Learning and development functions still don't get it: beyond fads and sameness
Authors: Cunningham Ian 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThe article aims to exposes error in practice in HR and learning and development (L&D), particularly the habit of following the crowd and the lack of company specific practice.Design/methodology/approachThe article draws on a specific case of a highly successful company that did not follow the crowd.FindingsThe case shows what can be done in practice.Research limitations/implicationsResearch was based on one case but it exemplifies an important issue.Practical implicationsThe implications for practice are the need for organization‐specific approaches to learning and development and the need to integrate individual development with organizational development.Originality/valueThe article is new in using a real, unpublished case to expose the errors in HR and L&D strategy and practice.
Measuring an organization's innovation climate: a case study from Singapore
Authors: Loon Hoe Siu 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThe article aims to discuss the six key factors that were proposed and included in the design of a customized innovation climate questionnaire.Design/methodology/approachThe implementation case study of an innovation climate survey for a Singapore‐based real estate group is presented. In particular, the design of the questionnaire and selection of key factors to be measured are discussed.FindingsWhile not a “rigorous” instrument in the academic sense, the article can guide managers and organization development professionals to better gauge an organization's innovation climate and deepen the understanding of innovation culture.Originality/valueThis article contributes to the existing innovation culture literature by providing a case study and deeper understanding of key factors to be measured in an innovation climate survey. These factors include shared vision, management support, community, individual creativity, implementation and motivators.
Advancing staff training: transforming a paper‐based role play into a workflow management system
Authors: Moormann Jürgen , Börner René , Wang Minhong 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThe paper aims to explore how the transformation of a paper‐based role‐play into a workflow management system (WfMS) influences objectives and proceedings of training seminars for staff members in the context of business process improvement initiatives.Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on a case study. A professional role‐play is used to simulate a loan approval process that has to be improved by participants. Observation of the participants' behavior before and after the introduction of a WfMS reveals strengths and challenges associated with computer support.FindingsThe paper finds that software can support and enhance staff training. However, the introduction of a workflow management system changes the participant's interaction and way of learning. The holistic perspective that was originally envisaged by the role‐play is partly replaced by more detailed and technical aspects. Depending on the purpose of the training seminar, software has to be used appropriately. Otherwise, it could even undermine the seminar's objectives.Practical implicationsThe research reveals that role‐plays can be effectively supported by software. Yet, the trainer should be aware that he/she not only requires some basic technical knowledge. Additionally, the role‐play might raise concerns regarding possible layoffs. Thus, the trainer should be prepared to cope with these potential issues.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to existing research in analyzing the effects of computer support on staff training. Six advantages compared to the paper‐based role‐play support the usage of WfMS.
Private placement variable life insurance and annuities invested in hedge funds: due diligence issues for all parties to the transaction
Authors: Lorence Roger , Zhang Steven Q. 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to highlight not only the pre‐closing, but also the continuing due diligence required of all parties in private placement life insurance or annuities invested in hedge funds.Design/methodology/approachThis technical paper describes the due diligence process for these high‐end offerings, illustrating key concerns through case studies.FindingsRecent events have caused the advantages, disadvantages and timing issues to crystallize, together with what issues require pre‐closing and post‐closing due diligence.Originality/valueThis paper provides timely guidance from experts approaching the issues from multiple disciplines – law, accounting, and financial analysis – to yield a comprehensive analysis of the position of all parties to the transaction.
SEC holds roundtable on money market funds and systemic risk
Authors: Haskin Benjamin J. , Barbash Barry P. , Hall Brian M. 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThis paper seeks to describe the recent SEC Roundtable on Money Market Funds and Systemic Risk and the context behind the roundtable.Design/methodology/approachThe paper discusses the SEC's roundtable on money market funds. Context to the roundtable is provided by describing recent steps taken by regulators to address risks posed by money funds. The paper also examines the principal topics discussed at the roundtable, including the debate on the systemic risks posed by money funds and potential regulatory changes that could mitigate those risks.FindingsA number of regulatory proposals that were raised at the roundtable could, if adopted by the SEC, significantly alter the operation of money market funds as we know them, including requiring money market funds to institute market‐based net asset value (“NAV”) instead of stable NAV, be subject to banking regulations, create an industry‐funded private liquidity bank, or maintain liquidity reserve requirements.Practical implicationsThe roundtable is significant as it is likely to influence the future discussion of the regulation of money market funds, which has potential implications for both the money management industry and entities financed by money market funds.Originality/valueThe paper provides information on money market reform for investment advisers, broker‐dealers, regulatory lawyers, institutional investors, and investment companies.
SEC approves FINRA's overhaul of its Discovery Guide
Authors: Lawrence Polk S. , Stadler Avital 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explain FINRA's recent overhaul of the Discovery Guide for arbitrations.Design/methodology/approachTHe paper explains the new Discovery Guide, the consolidated document production lists, and FINRA's modification of the scope of documents that are to be exchanged by the parties in customer cases, particularly with regard to requiring the production of electronic records.FindingsFINRA's new rule consolidates the lists of presumptively discoverable documents and modifies the scope of documents that are to be exchanged by the parties in customer cases, particularly with regard to requiring the production of electronic records. The new Discovery Guide expands many of the categories of documents deemed to be, presumptively, discoverable for both respondents and claimants in arbitration.Practical implicationsParties will be forced to re‐visit the types of documents that are presumptively exchanged in a FINRA arbitration. The new Discovery Guide requires parties to exchange electronic records and new categories of documents that were not presumptively discoverable under the prior Discovery Guide. As a result, Firms should consider re‐evaluating their processes for collecting standard documents when defending FINRA arbitration claims.Originality/valueThe paper presents practical guidance from experienced financial services lawyers.
Knowledge management in tourism – the application of Grant's knowledge management model to Austrian tourism organizations
Authors: Zehrer Anita 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the pertinent issues of knowledge management in tourism using the example of tourism organizations in Austria.Design/methodology/approachThe paper undertakes a review of the relevant literature before applying Grant's model of knowledge management to Austrian tourism organizations. Data are gathered by means of a standardized online questionnaire.FindingsThe results of the study show that the majority of Austrian tourism organizations have implemented knowledge management according to Grant's model. However, there is potential for development and further improvement.Practical implicationsThe implications for knowledge management in tourism organizations are provided in terms of general prerequisites for knowledge management as well as practical implications and suggestions relating to the identification, measurement, storage, sharing and integration of knowledge.Originality/valueThe use of knowledge has long been of interest to academics and practitioners, but research on it has been under‐developed in tourism. Despite the increasing conceptual studies on knowledge management in tourism in the last few years, this research uses a knowledge management model to assess the current status of knowledge management in Austrian tourism organizations and provides practical implications.
The impact of culture and social interaction on weblog design: a Malaysian case
Authors: Ali Maimunah , Lee Habin 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate any cultural impacts on end‐users' web page design in weblogs.Design/methodology/approachThe design preferences of 201 weblogs in Malaysia have been collected using content analysis method and the existence of Malaysian cultural traits on the web pages tested.FindingsThe results confirm that there is no cultural impact on weblog designs, which is contrary to existing studies that reported cultural traits in static web page design. This paper concludes by suggesting the increased social interaction among webloggers as one of reasons of weakened cultural impacts in weblog design behaviour.Originality/valueCulture has been considered as one of major factors that affect the design behaviour of static web pages which mostly support one‐way interaction between information providers and information consumers. On the other hand, the recent adoption of Web 2.0 technology enabled bi‐directional interaction between information providers and consumers and it is not known if there is still a strong cultural impact on web page design based on this new technology.
School‐based mental health service for refugee and asylum seeking children: multi‐agency working, lessons for good practice
Authors: Chiumento Anna , Nelki Julia , Dutton Carl , Hughes Georgina 
Published: October 2011

PurposeFollowing a description of the Haven Project: a school based Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for refugee children in Liverpool, this paper aims to raise awareness of a multiagency model for replication across community mental health services.Design/methodology/approachUsing semi‐structured interviews with school head teachers and outcome measures of group therapeutic sessions, a short service review has been conducted, set against background literature, identifying refugee statistics and highlighting mental health policy imperatives that advocate multi‐agency working.FindingsThe findings illustrate that refugee children are more likely and prefer to access a school based mental health service than a CAMH clinic. Links between schools and CAMHS facilitate mutual understanding of different agencies working in the interests of all children and, using outcome measures and quotes, the evidence indicates that the service achieves its aim: improvement in refugee children's mental health.Research limitations/implicationsLimitations to the findings are recognised in the small numbers presented, methodological restrictions, and the lack of routinely collated statistics on refugee populations.Originality/valueCombining description and evaluation, this paper appraises service design and delivery methods to present an overview with policy and practice implications; addressing key mental health and public health policy priorities; and exemplifying multiagency collaboration between the health and education sector to meet the needs of an often invisible and neglected group: refugee children. It is anticipated this information will inform future service design, meeting policy priorities and the needs of service users as an accessible and responsive way to deliver CAMHS to vulnerable populations.
Promoting innovation in China by sharing resources in clusters: the new firm perspective
Authors: Liu Qing 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe research on the relationship between the shared resources of entrepreneurial clusters and the innovative performance, from the perspective of resource acquisition of new firms.Design/methodology/approachFor the purpose of this empirical research, the author chose a high‐tech and development district in China as the cluster sample. First, 240 firms were identified from a district list of firms. The next week, prior to interview, each of the firms listed was called. After this contact there were 156 firms willing to be interviewed. Finally, 93 responses indicated availability. For analyzing the data, structure equation model was employed, and Amos software used for solving the equations.FindingsThe findings show that, as shared resources, the common reputation and participation of local institutions play a positive role on new venture resource acquisition. Meanwhile, this mechanism appears to promote innovation within the cluster firms.Originality/valueThe research explored the mechanism of share resources and innovation in China's new firm cluster. Suggested advice to the policy makers would be that merely supporting a good policy environment is not enough; governing the network, making institutions play a positive role in strengthening the connection between firms, and building up a knowledge resources exchange base, are all necessary for the creation and growth of new ventures in new firm clusters.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light: Lyndall Urwick's scientific management
Authors: Parker Lee D. , Ritson Philip 
Published: October 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse and critique Lyndall Urwick's long‐term advocacy of scientific management and its influence upon management thought.Design/methodology/approachAn analysis and critique of Urwick's published writings across 60 years, on the subject of scientific management and organizations, particularly linking his work and arguments to the influence of Frederick Taylor, also positioning him relative to the thinking of leading thinkers such as Henri Fayol.FindingsThis paper argues that the key to understanding his legacy lies in his unique and changing definition of “scientific management”. This was broader than the definition applied by most of his contemporaries and inspired his integrationist project of assimilating Taylorist scientific management into a raft of developing schools of management thought.Research limitations/implicationsUrwick's legacy included a lifetime campaign to reconcile scientific management with succeeding schools of thought, today's management literature stereotyping of some of his contemporary thinkers, and a contribution to management literature's predilection for the labelling of theories and principles.Practical implicationsThe paper argues for returning to original sources to accurately understand the intentions and arguments of early founders of many aspects of today's management practice. It also alerts us to the proclivity of management theory and practice to opt for convenient labels that may represent a variety of historical and contemporary meanings.Originality/valueThe paper offers a critical reflection and assessment of the longest standing advocate of scientific management in the management literature.