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Do higher education computing degree courses develop the level of moral judgement required from a profession?
Authors: Holland Lynda 
Published: June 2011

PurposeHigher education (HE) in the past has been found to have a positive effect on the moral development of students from a variety of disciplines, decreasing conventional and increasing post‐conventional moral reasoning progressively at each level of study. This research aims to explore to what extent changes in moral judgement could be detected in students on computing degree courses, at three different stages of study, in order to establish if HE in the twenty‐first century has a similar effect and what level of moral awareness computing graduates/practitioners exhibit.Design/methodology/approachThe research takes the form of an exploratory case study which aimed to investigate the current situation in one institution. The defining issues test (DIT) questionnaire was used to gather data.FindingsResults showed little difference in the level of post‐conventional thinking between undergraduate students about to enter HE, final year undergraduates and students undertaking postgraduate studies.Research limitations/implicationsThis research questions if IT students moral judgement skills are at a level that enables them to be considered professionals.Practical implicationsRecommendations are made for different teaching approaches to be adopted which place greater emphasis on relating learning outcomes to professional codes of conduct, and for computing professional bodies to take a more active role in defining components of courses they accredit.Social implicationsGiven the ubiquitous nature of computers and society's high level of dependence on them it is argued that post‐conventional thinking skills are essential for people intending to work with computer technology.Originality/valueAlthough the DIT questionnaire is been used extensively, no other research has been found that has utilised it to analyse moral judgement levels of HE students within the same subject discipline, at different levels of study.
Even greener IT
Authors: Ben Fairweather N. 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to look at current practices and associated consumption patterns in information technology (IT), looking at how impacts of IT, for good and ill, will be evaluated by green theory.Design/methodology/approachThe paper takes an interdisciplinary approach drawing together literatures from a variety of fields, including green theory, information systems, green economics, computing, energy studies, cultural studies, waste management, and transport research.FindingsFeedback effects that cause early replacement of software and hardware form a complex, environmentally harmful, vicious circle that can appropriately be called “the upgrade treadmill”. Considering wider impacts of IT suggests that imperatives to renovate, rather than replace, hardware are stronger than narrower considerations of “green IT” would suggest, and there is a responsibility on those involved in the academic disciplines associated with training future IT professionals to try to work against the “upgrade treadmill”.Originality/valueThis paper is novel in exposing green IT to green theory. In doing so, it seeks to move consideration of green IT onto a more rounded basis.
Significant changes to FINRA's Know Your Customer and Suitability rules to take effect in 2011
Authors: Lawrence Polk S. , Stadler Avital 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explain two new FINRA rules: Rule 2090 (Know Your Customer) and Rule 2111 (Suitability).Design/methodology/approachThe paper explains the two rules, the expanded requirements in the new suitability rule, and an expansion in the list of factors an associated person is required to consider as part of a customer's investment profile before making a recommendation.FindingsFINRA's new suitability rule is notable for three reasons: the revised rule covers investment strategies and explicit recommendations to hold securities; it expands the necessary factors for making a suitability determination; and it includes definitions for three specific suitability evaluations.Practical implicationsPrior to the effective dates of the new rules, most likely in the Fall of 2011, firms may want to consider whether to develop additional procedures to gather customer “investment profile” information and whether to memorialize that information in written form.Originality/valueThis paper provides practical guidance from experienced financial services lawyers.
Recent SEC sweep highlights the need for US investment advisers seeking business from sovereign wealth funds to develop policies for FCPA compliance
Authors: Pittman Edward L. , Krause Cheryl A. , Bogle Thomas C. , Danilewitz Justin C. 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to explain the provisions of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act that may be applicable to investment advisers seeking investments from foreign governments.Design/methodology/approachThe paper explains the background of the FCPA and its applicability to investment advisers, recommends policies and procedures for advisers to employ to reduce the risk of FCPA actions, recommends due diligence practices for third‐party relationships, and reminds advisers seeking business opportunities outside the USA of the importance of compliance with foreign anti‐bribery laws.FindingsThe FCPA applies to investment advisers whenever they seek a benefit, directly or indirectly, from a foreign official, as in the course of seeking investments in a sovereign wealth fund.Practical implicationsGiven the SEC's increased interest in pay‐to‐play activities, investment advisers who are seeking investments outside the USA should carefully review their existing FCPA policies, or develop new policies if they have not done so already.Originality/valueThe paper provides practical guidance from experienced financial services lawyers.
Emerging issues under interim final regulation on plan service provider fee disclosure
Authors: Occhino Lennine , Shore Linda , Gosker Erika 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe interpretive and compliance issues arising under the Labor Department's interim final regulations under the statutory exemption for the provision of services provided by Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA, which will become effective on January 1, 2012.Design/methodology/approachThe paper analyzes the published interim final regulations and considers significant comments filed in response to the proposed regulations.FindingsEffective January 1, 2012, covered service providers who rely on the statutory exemption for the provision of services provided by Section 408(b)(2) must begin complying with the interim final amendments to the regulations under Section 408(b)(2) (the “Regulation”). Among other changes, the Regulation will require service providers to provide additional disclosures of direct and indirect compensation and to identify whether they expect that they will be providing services as a fiduciary or as a registered investment adviser. The primary purpose of the Regulation is to assist plan sponsors in evaluating service provider relationships, including total compensation that will be received by the service provider and conflicts of interests to which the service provider may be subject. The Regulation will apply to both new and existing service provider arrangements on January 1, 2012. Failure to comply with the Regulation may result in the assessment of excise taxes under Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code unless other exemptive relief is available. Service provider arrangements may be eligible for exemptive relief under certain other statutory and administrative exemptions.Originality/valueThe paper describes possible compliance issues that may arise under the Regulation and identifies and evaluates interpretive and compliance issues that have been noted since the proposed amendments were published.
FSA discussion paper on product intervention
Authors: Gleeson Simon , Bates Chris , Morris Charles 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to discuss the implications of the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) January 25, 2011 discussion paper, DP11/1 Product Intervention.Design/methodology/approachThe paper discusses the FSA's previous regulatory approach; the limited usefulness of disclosure in consumer protection; the impact of trends toward a direct adviser fee structure and the phasing out of commission‐based remuneration; the FSA's perceived need to become more directly involved in the product development process; various ways in which the FSA might intervene including product pre‐approval, product banning, and price intervention; and possible limitations on the FSA's power to intervene.FindingsThe key issues raised by the FSA discussion paper are a new interventionist stance taken by the FSA and prospectively by its successor the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); the increased focus on the product itself (in addition to disclosure and point of sale); and the possible extension in the scope of the FSA's existing powers.Originality/valueThe paper provides practical insight from experienced financial services lawyers.
Plug and play brokerage: the new model of the high‐service open architecture broker‐dealer
Authors: Norman Sobol Robert 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to make investment compliance professionals aware of the new model of the flexible, high‐service open architecture broker‐dealer – which is characterized as the “plug and play” online brokerage.Design/methodology/approachAn analogy is made to “plug and play” computer devices, which allow computer systems to recognize and work with new devices as soon as they are connected. It is explained that, in the same way, the “plug and play” brokerage, because of its predominantly open architecture investment products and services, is able to much more easily “recognize” the investments, methodologies, and tools of investors and financial intermediaries new to its platform.FindingsThe model has a wide and deep array of brokerage and investment products and services available, many of them at much lower cost than similar products or services at full service or wirehouse firms. The previous “friction” of movement of investors and financial advisors from one brokerage to another, due to firm‐specific fund share classes, proprietary trading and investment management tools, or exclusive investment opportunities, has been dramatically reduced.Practical implicationsThe developments described will help to ensure a more educated investor population and a more consistent investment activity experience for the investing public and their financial advisors. The regulatory and compliance issues confronted by this type of firm are not substantially different from those faced by any other online brokerage firm, except perhaps with respect to the substantial lack of proprietary products and therefore associated potential conflicts.Originality/valueThis thorough description of the services offered through this new model and its implications for the brokerage industry will educate investment compliance and other financial services professionals about these critical new developments.
Summary of selected FINRA regulatory notices, January‐February 2011
Authors: Davis Henry A. 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this summary is to provide excerpts of selected Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Regulatory Notices and Disciplinary Actions issued in January and February 2011.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides excerpts from FINRA Regulatory Notice 11‐03, January 2011, Order Audit Trail System (OATS): FINRA Expands the Order Audit Trail System to All NMS Stocks; Notice 11‐06, February 2011, Reporting Requirements: SEC Approves Consolidated FINRA Rule Governing Reporting Requirements; and Notice 11‐07, February 2011, Sanction Guidelines: FINRA Revises the Sanction Guidelines.FindingsRegulatory Notice 11‐03: Effective July 11, 2011, FINRA will begin expanding, in three phases, the order recording and reporting obligations in the OATS Rules to include orders in all NMS stocks, in addition to OTC equity securities. Notice 11‐06: The SEC approved FINRA's proposal to adopt a rule governing reporting requirements for the consolidated FINRA rulebook. The rule requires member firms to: report to FINRA certain specified events and quarterly statistical and summary information regarding written customer complaints; and file with FINRA copies of certain criminal actions, civil complaints and arbitration claims. Notice 11‐07: Advises FINRA firms of modifications to the FINRA Sanction Guidelines, which reflect the experience of FINRA's Departments of Market Regulation and Enforcement in settling and litigating cases, and incorporate the teachings of federal appellate court and SEC precedent in recent FINRA disciplinary cases.Originality/valueThese are direct excerpts designed to provide a useful digest for the reader and an indication of regulatory trends. The FINRA staff is aware of this summary but has neither reviewed nor edited it. For further detail as well as other useful information, the reader should visit: www.finra.org
An investigation of Toyota's social‐technical systems in production leveling
Authors: Marksberry Phillip , Badurdeen Fazleena , Maginnis M.A. 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze Toyota's production levelling process in an attempt to understand the various social and technical factors required to produce to a changing market. Unfortunately, most outsiders who explore production levelling do not realize that it involves various departments outside of manufacturing. Consequently, due to the dynamic nature of production levelling many unintended social and management factors between departments makes cooperation difficult.Design/methodology/approachThis paper conducts a case study at one of Toyota's automobile plants to examine the level of departmental and social integration that is applied when implementing production levelling. Based on observations, the problems of production levelling are analyzed and, accordingly, possible solutions are explored.FindingsThe findings of this work show that Toyota achieves production levelling because it is viewed as a company‐wide activity that cuts across many departments in promoting manufacturing consistency. Production levelling criteria include both the design and manufacturing aspects which brings evidence that manufacturing is limited in its ability to eliminate and reduce market fluctuation. The work also illustrates that Toyota reinforces departmental cooperation through its human resources policies, and many other unique management mechanisms.Originality/valueThe paper provides new insight on how Toyota achieves production levelling by considering a more holistic and social‐technical approach. In particular, interdepartmental activities are emphasized in achieving company‐wide goals that impact how departments agree to operate.
A systems engineering approach to supply chain auditing
Authors: Childerhouse P. , Towill D.R. 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the theoretical foundations, development, and application of the quick scan audit methodology (QSAM) for comparative evaluation of supply chains via uncertainty codification and material flow assessment.Design/methodology/approachCharts the evolution of QSAM via the Parnaby concept of a manufacturing system leading to a control model representation of a value stream. Monitoring in process and critical interface material and information flows provide the substantive data to evaluate supply chain health. The authors show how QSAM satisfies the six desirable attributes previously established as advantageous when value stream auditing.FindingsBasing QSAM on this particular systems approach readily leads to transferability of approach to new market sectors and new companies within the same sector. It ensures comparability via uncertainty levels to be established. Hence, using statistical cluster analysis “best practice” may be identified and annotated.Research limitations/implicationsThere may yet be specific supply chain regimens where uncertainty codification is insufficient to reach a definitive conclusion. However, QSAM is now sufficiently mature that it has been applied successfully and widely beyond its original systems‐friendly European automotive sector.Practical implicationsA systematic, non‐industry‐specific audit method based on systems modelling builds confidence into comparability studies and identification of “exemplars” exhibiting best practice. The importance of understanding and satisfying the expectations of the four “players” in the QSAM balanced scorecard is discussed and exemplified.Originality/valueQSAM is an original contribution which fits well into the spectrum of excellence measurement techniques. The two established extremes are vertical case studies (European style) and horizontal surveys (US style). QSAM brings together certain strengths of each so that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
The influence of purchasing strategies on manufacturing performance
Authors: Thrulogachantar P. , Zailani Suhaiza 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the importance of purchasing strategies contribution on manufacturing performance, realizing purchasing function as a key component in organizations.Design/methodology/approachA total of 750 questionnaires were distributed via e‐mail and resulted in 158 questionnaires or 21 percent being returned with complete information and used for statistical analysis, to study the significant level of the constructed model among manufacturing firms located in major industrial states in Malaysia.FindingsThe results obtained reveal that purchasing strategies create significant positive impact on manufacturing performance which comprises the competitive priorities of the firms in terms of quality, cost, cycle time, new product introduction time line, delivery speed and dependability and finally, customization responsiveness performance.Research limitations/implicationsManufacturing firms should focus on purchasing strategies, effective negotiation, supplier collaborative relationship and interaction; effective cost management and supply base management as navigators for their excellence performance in the current volatile market conditions.Originality/valueThe paper shows that purchasing strategies are vital for manufacturing firms in order to remain competitive and relevant in the challenging and competitive business environment.
Proceed with caution: technology fetishism and the millennial generation
Authors: Alvi Shahid 
Published: June 2011

PurposeThis paper seeks to examine the impact of information communication technology on the learning process and on the profession of teaching.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reviews arguments for and against the use of technology in the classroom and draws on student comments on technology use in the classroom.FindingsThe paper problematizes the indiscriminate use of technology to enhance pedagogy, arguing that we do not know enough at this point to fully embrace such technologies. Educators should therefore be cautious about adopting such methods until more rigorous research on their efficacy has been conducted. Moreover, educators should be engaging in conversations about the ways in which such technologies might be impacting the academic labour process.Originality/valueThe arguments presented here have been assembled as a way of framing what should be an ongoing and critical discussion regarding the value added by ubiquitous computing in academic settings.
Mining and visualising information from RSS feeds: a case study
Authors: O'Shea Martin , Levene Mark 
Published: June 2011

PurposeRecent years have seen “really simple syndication” or “rich site summary”(RSS) syndication of frequently updated content become ubiquitous across the internet. RSS's XML‐based format allows these data to be stored in a semi‐structured format but, despite the presence of online aggregators and readers, and the related work in clustering feeds and mining subjects by keywords, much potentially useful information present in RSS may remain undiscovered. This paper aims to address this issue in an experimental setting.Design/methodology/approachThis paper presents two distinct technologies which employ the semi‐structured nature of RSS content to allow users to mine information directly from raw RSS feeds: occurrence mining counts occurrences of text strings in feeds, whilst value mining mines structured ticker tape numeric data. It describes both technologies and their implementation in an experiment, where 35 students mined small numbers of RSS feeds and visualised the data mined.FindingsThis paper analyses the results of the experiment and cites examples of data mined and visualisations produced. The subject matter of data mined is also explored and potential applications of the technologies are considered.Research limitations/implicationsThe mining technologies proposed in this paper have been developed to mine textual and numeric data directly from feeds, but can be extended to mine other data types present in RSS and to include other variants like Atom.Originality/valueThese technologies are seen to be applicable to data mining, the role of data and visualisations in social data analysis, issue tracking in news mining and time series analysis.
Strategic development and growth of emerging renewable energy ventures from China
Authors: Ng Artie W. , Nathwani Jatin 
Published: June 2011

PurposeEntrepreneurial ventures in the emerging renewable energy sector in China represent a variety of dynamic growth strategies that are stimulated by the domestic energy policy and the evolution of the value chain driven by technological advancements. This paper aims to examine the underlying real options among these first movers to proceed with their further strategic development and finance means.Design/methodology/approachA literature review is launched to look into the emerging renewable energy sector unveiling challenges in the growth and development of renewable energy ventures (REVs) in China. Three main types of REVs are differentiated based on their technology intensity.FindingsThe prospect of international technology transfer through mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the next phase of evolution within the sector is articulated. A theoretical framework on complementary developments in the value chain is revealed with four propositions.Practical implicationsThis paper enables the stakeholders in the renewable energy sector to critically reexamine the pathways of strategic development and finance of REVs over an evolving technological landscape.Originality/valueThis study integrates the theoretical real options into technology management issues pertinent to REVs under the contemporary tactics via cross‐border M&As.