bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Banking consolidation, credit crisis and asset quality in a fragile banking system
Authors: Ezeoha Abel E. 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to identify the major determinants of bank asset quality in an era of regulation‐induced industry consolidation, using the Nigerian case to demonstrate how consolidation can heighten incidences of non‐performing credits in a fragile banking environment.Design/methodology/approachThe paper makes use of panel data from 19 out of a total of 25 banks operating in Nigeria. A multivariate constant coefficient regression model is adopted as the estimation technique. The dependent variable in the model is quality of bank assets, proxied as the proportion of non‐performing loans (NPL) to total loans; while operating efficiency, profitability, asset liquidity, loans to deposits ratio, predictability of depositors' behaviour, size of bank capital, and board skill constitute the exogenous variables.FindingsThe study reveals that deterioration in asset quality and increased credit crisis in the Nigerian banking industry between the periods 2004 and 2008 were exacerbated by the inability of banks to optimally use their huge asset capacity to enhance their earnings profiles. It shows that excess liquidity syndrome and relatively huge capital bases fueled reckless lending by banks; and that increase in the level of unsecured credits in banks' portfolios ironically helped to mitigate the level of NPL within the studied period.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings here should be interpreted with caution. The reason is because of the relatively fewer number of observations and the likely biases associated with the use of pooled regression approach.Originality/valueThis paper is one of the first to investigate the specific impact of banking consolidation on the quality of bank assets in an underdeveloped financial system. Among such countries facing such challenge, the Nigerian case is unique considering that the 2004/2005 banking consolidation in the country was recorded as the largest in the history of banking in Africa. The findings here make clearer the policy/practical implications of using regulation‐induced consolidation to pursue the goal of increased credit flows in a less developed financial system.
Firm size and compliance costs asymmetries in the investment services
Authors: Gabbi Giampaolo , Musile Tanzi Paola , Nadotti Loris 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to find out how effectively implemented are measuring approaches to compliance and whether there is a correlation between the measures implementation, financial specialisation and international activity. The authors evaluate if the regulatory framework implies a measure cost asymmetry, depending both on the proportionality principle and on the existence of different supervisors with an heterogeneous set of enforcement rules.Design/methodology/approachThe analysis is based on a survey involving 84 financial firms (banks, investment companies and insurance companies). Two criteria have been used to interpret the results: the prevailing workability within international and domestic intermediaries; the intermediary typology, creating a distinction between banks other financial intermediaries (FIs) and insurance companies.FindingsItalian financial firms are sensitive to minimise sanctions, but the reputational impact is becoming more important. International firms are more sophisticated than domestic ones for their ability to measure both the probability of non‐compliance events and their severity. Banks show the highest attitude to adopt insurance or financial contracts to minimise the negative impact of non‐compliant behaviours. Small FIs are late in measuring the exposure and losses due to non‐compliance actions.Originality/valueFour years after the Basel Document on compliance, a large percentage of firms is still managing the process within a function with different purposes; nevertheless, reputational impact has become more important. Small intermediaries show a lower attitude to implement a risk management approach, with a capital management sensitivity. This finding addresses the question about the existence of size effect which could reduce the compliance attitude.
The metamorphosis of insider trading in the face of regulatory enforcement
Authors: Dorn Nicholas 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the prospects for and some foreseeable consequences of more intensive enforcement action against insider trading in the context of the UK, within the EU and international contexts.Design/methodology/approachThe approach adopted is qualitative, based on the literature and policy papers, examining developments regarding enforcement against insider trading. Explores extent to which regulators are to some extent overcoming their previous ambivalence over enforcement action against insider trading. Examines the Spector judgement from the European Court of Justice. Looks at possible consequences of more robust enforcement on insider trading.FindingsThree possible consequences are outlined. First, some persons contemplating insider trading may be deterred. Second, risk‐tolerant individuals and firms persist with insider trading, whilst taking some obvious precautions, thus shielding their activities against enforcement. Third, creativity and innovation within the largest, most sophisticated and reputationally cautious firms produce new patterns of trading that cannot legally be described as “insider trading”, for example by commissioning research services, as evidence from the USA suggests.Practical implicationsInformation asymmetries within the market might not be reduced, rather they could just become less visible to the regulator. These would be mixed results; any regulator with an ambition to be more than reactive to events would already be thinking about the next move.Originality/valueThe financial market crisis and the regulatory deficiencies that it has exposed provoke greater pubic scrutiny, policy changes and critical research in relation to regulation and enforcement. This paper examines aspects of this ongoing process and contributes to it.
Court of Appeal rules on trust status and client money protection in relation to Lehman Bros funds
Authors: Gray Joanna 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the Court of Appeal's consideration regarding Lehman Bros International (Europe) (in Administration) (Court of Appeal: Civil Division: Lord Neuberger, Lady Justice Arden and Sir Mark Waller). Date of Judgment: 2 August 2010.Design/methodology/approachThe paper outlines the facts surrounding the case and comments on the decision.FindingsThe court ruled on trust status and client money protection in relation to Lehman Bros funds.Originality/valueThis judgment provides a rare example of the courts' application of the Client Assets Sourcebook rules and guidance in general private law disputes about property ownership and entitlement that invariably arise within the context of insolvency.
Why process improvement training fails
Authors: Lu Dawei , Betts Alan 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the underlying reasons why providing process improvement training, by itself, may not be sufficient to achieve the desired outcome of improved processes; and to attempt a conceptual framework of management training for more effective improvement.Design/methodology/approachTwo similar units within the same financial service group are studied specifically through online surveys, follow up interviews and a subsequent comparative study focusing on the disparity of outcome following the same training activities.FindingsThe research reveals three underlying reasons for the failure of the process improvement training: an un‐sound prerequisite knowledge basis, too short a time span for the feedback dynamics to take effect, and weak cultural commitment in the management population. A training provision framework that put those factors into a structure has been developed.Practical implicationsThe study clarifies the relations between many factors and puts emphasis on more fundamental organisational culture change. The developed framework provides direct guidance to process design and implementation to achieve the desired results.Originality/valueThe study represents the original firsthand empirical research over the last three years in a leading edge financial service organisation in the UK, which results in a novel conceptual framework that improves managerial practice.
Creating communities of practice: scoping purposeful design
Authors: Iaquinto Ben , Ison Ray , Faggian Robert 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis paper seeks to scope the nature and form of practices, understandings and institutional arrangements that might contribute to the successful “design” and continuity of Communities of Practice (CoP) in a state government department in Australia. The study aims to provide research evidence to support the design and establishment of a CoP based on systems thinking within this department.Design/methodology/approachA total of 13 semi‐structured interviews were undertaken involving 14 informants. The interviewer also attended one CoP meeting. An emergent approach to research design was adopted with data analysis guided by previous studies on CoPs.FindingsThe research revealed the existence of six CoPs that were purposefully created internally by the department. Six “design” and practice considerations were suggested for practitioners aiming to create and sustain successful CoPs.Research limitations/implicationsInterview material was the only source of primary data and it was gathered from one organisation only – a state government department in Australia. Findings indicate that the role of the CoP coordinator is still not fully understood.Practical implicationsThe results from this study can be used in re‐designing a systems thinking CoP to support systems thinking within the department. The study also revealed that purposefully designing CoPs is possible and useful for practitioners aiming to collaborate and share expertise across disciplinary and divisional boundaries.Originality/valueThis study provides some guidance for the purposeful design of CoPs, which has been under‐examined in the literature.
Participation in intra‐firm communities of practice: a case study from the automotive industry
Authors: Wolf Patricia , Späth Sebastian , Haefliger Stefan 
Published: February 2011

PurposeCommunities of practice (CoPs) have been found to support knowledge creation by enabling knowledge sharing among experts in firms. However, some perform better than others. This paper seeks to explore what incentivizes employees to share knowledge in intra‐firm CoPs.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents a longitudinal case study in a large automotive company that introduced 82 cross‐functional CoPs into its engineering department. Using extensive qualitative data, two sets of communities: best and worst performing were analyzed.FindingsIt was found that perceived benefits and the employees' willingness to invest individual efforts into community work are stronger in better performing communities. Members of the better performing CoPs drew most benefits from participating in organizational decision processes, as they were able to influence the agenda and create relevant standards. The patterns observed relate to the efforts, benefits, and barriers of community work.Research limitations/implicationsThe single case study design limits the generalizability of the results beyond the company studied. Furthermore, some of the data employed were perceptional and relied partly on self‐reporting of the community members.Practical implicationsThe paper argues that management support for CoPs should aim at influencing the individual cost‐benefit calculus of community members. Respecting and implementing results from the communities' work is likely to provide the very basis for innovations to emerge at all.Originality/valueOther than extant studies on CoP performance that focus on company benefits from deploying CoPs, this paper offers a new perspective by exploring the benefits and incentives available to community members.
Improving intranet knowledge transfer through resident engineers
Authors: Mateo Ricardo , Tanco Martín , Santos Javier 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis research paper aims to explore how intranet mechanisms for knowledge transfer in a multinational automotive company can be improved with the inclusion of a human interface, specifically a resident engineer. A resident engineer is an assembly line employee who spends the majority of their time in the Advanced Engineering Center, which aims to improve knowledge transfer through face‐to‐face interaction.Design/methodology/approachA multinational automotive company was selected for the study. Six years of data containing all product modifications were analyzed.FindingsThe paper concludes that electronic knowledge transfer can be significantly improved when resident engineers physically interact with the Advanced Engineering Center. Intranet knowledge transfer alone cannot overcome the considerable handicap involved in knowledge assimilation.Practical implicationsFor companies with Advanced Engineering Centers located far from assembly‐line plants, the creation of specific human mechanisms to explain the knowledge generated and to reduce approval time is indispensable.Originality/valueThis research paper features a complete case study from a multinational automotive company with more than 800 analyzed modifications.
Knowledge‐sharing enablers and barriers in pharmaceutical research and development
Authors: Lilleoere Anne‐Mette , Holme Hansen Ebba 
Published: February 2011

PurposeBecause selling innovative products is crucial to its livelihood, the pharmaceutical industry has a fundamental need to share knowledge to stimulate the process of knowledge creation. This study seeks to explore knowledge‐sharing enablers and barriers in pharmaceutical R&D.Design/methodology/approachA case study was carried out in a pharmaceutical company in Denmark. R&D professionals were asked to identify organizational enablers and barriers to knowledge sharing. Their accounts were processed as text during workshops. Data were condensed thematically. The analysis was combined with the conceptualization of tacit and explicit knowledge as proposed by Nonaka and Takeuchi.FindingsThe research shows that R&D professionals have different views and practices regarding engaging in knowledge sharing. This reveals that knowledge sharing is multi‐faceted and that one standard for R&D professionals does not exist. The enablers identified recognized the use of tacit knowledge. The existence of enablers and barriers with oppositional influence on knowledge‐sharing practices is evident. Furthermore, synergy is identified in the knowledge‐sharing enablers provided that the settings fostering personal closeness to colleagues are stimulated. Physical proximity to colleagues therefore has obvious influence on knowledge‐sharing practices.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was based on a single case study. The extent to which the findings can be generalized to other industries is unknown.Practical implicationsThe findings have implications for R&D managers who must be aware of these professional diversities in order to enhance knowledge‐sharing practices. Attention should also be given to the synergies hidden in knowledge‐sharing enablers.Originality/valueFocused implementation of enablers will increase knowledge‐sharing practices and minimize barriers.
An innovation perspective of knowledge management in a multinational subsidiary
Authors: Amalia Mirta , Nugroho Yanuar 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis paper seeks to explore the implementation of knowledge management in a telecommunication multinational subsidiary and to investigate factors that affect the performance as well as the impacts.Design/methodology/approachInnovation perspective informs the identification of the ways in which KM strategies are devised and put into action. Using in‐depth interviews and direct observation, the paper maps some problems associated with the strategy and implementation of KM.FindingsThe case shows that the lack of organisation‐wide integrated systems, which is typical across different organisations, does contribute to this problem. However, the main predicament lies with the fact that a KM‐enabling scheme is never explicitly prioritised in the organisation's information systems strategy.Practical implicationsKM implementation should take into account both technological innovation and organisational innovation. Neglecting one aspect poses apparent danger that the implementation is unlikely to bring about benefit to the organisation.Originality/valueThis paper presents the case of a multinational company subsidiary in a developing economy, i.e. Indonesia. It is expected that this case will help substantiate an instance of KM implementation in an emerging economy and latecomer development, which might impact the operation and working of a multinational subsidiary.
Leveraging socio‐culturally situated tacit knowledge
Authors: Cordeiro‐Nilsson Cheryl Marie , Hawamdeh Suliman 
Published: February 2011

PurposeThis study seeks to investigate how a more lateral style of working, such as the Swedish model of management that reflects a more linear manner of managing organizational knowledge, is carried over and transferred to Swedish managed organizations in Singapore.Design/methodology/approachA total of 33 top‐level managers (23 Scandinavians and ten Asians) who worked in Swedish managed organizations in Singapore were interviewed for this study. It was necessary that the respondents were in top‐level management positions, the assumption being that it was their decisions and actions that steered the organization to its goals. The respondents were selected randomly and came from a variety of industry backgrounds.FindingsThe Swedish style of handling information and knowledge within the organization has proven more open, flexible and accessible than Singaporeans might initially expect or understand. This cultural difference of who gains access to timely information and who should use that information to make decisions, for example, first met with a lack of understanding and even inaction on the part of the Singaporeans and active measures are needed such as re‐structuring the organization or a constant communicative strategy by the Swedes to first make a change in direction in organization behaviour. This means that the organizations in this study, in keeping a high standard of employee satisfaction, get to retain, harvest and profit from their organization's knowledge base while enjoying a low turnover rate in human capital.Originality/valueThis study aims to take a complementary approach of exploring the Swedish management style via discourse analysis, with the transcribed long interview data sorted with the coding procedures adapted from grounded theory.
An exploratory examination of knowledge‐ sharing behaviors: solicited and voluntary
Authors: Teng James T.C. , Song Seokwoo 
Published: February 2011

PurposeKnowledge sharing (KS) has been a central concern in knowledge management (KM) practice and research. However, KS has remained largely a simplistic concept. This study aims to differentiate between solicited KS and voluntary KS and also to attempt to examine the role of both types of KS in relation to task, culture, technology and KM processes at the work unit level.Design/methodology/approachThe survey method was used. The questionnaire was issued to MBA students enrolled in a major southern university's cohort‐based program for working professionals, and a total of 149 usable responses were collected.FindingsIt was found that task routineness and open communication facilitate only solicited sharing behaviors, while perception of solidarity is significantly related to voluntary sharing behaviors. In addition, knowledge tools and tacit‐oriented KM processes were found to play a significant role in both voluntary and solicited KS.Research limitations/implicationsExploratory analysis points to differentiated influence of these environmental conditions on the two KS types, suggesting further implications for research and practice. With the realization that voluntary sharing is a more proactive form of KS, KM practitioners may find it beneficial to monitor different forms of KS.Originality/valueWhile KS has been the focus of intensive research in recent years, the concept itself has remained surprisingly simplistic among researchers. This study differentiates between two forms of KS: solicited KS and voluntary KS.
Antecedents of the stage‐based knowledge management evolution
Authors: Lin Hsiu‐Fen 
Published: February 2011

PurposeTo enhance one's understanding of the evolution of knowledge management (KM), this study seeks to develop a research model to examine the impact of individual (knowledge self‐efficacy, openness in communication, reciprocal benefits), organizational (top management support, organizational rewards, and sharing culture), and information technology contexts (KM system infrastructure and KM system quality) on the KM evolution along three stages (KM initiation, implementation, and institutionalization).Design/methodology/approachSurvey data from 241 managers (in charge of KM practices in their companies) in large Taiwanese firms were collected and used to test the research model using the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach.FindingsThe results reveal that the attributes for individual‐organizational‐technological contexts have different impacts on three stages of KM evolution. In particular, knowledge self‐efficacy, top management support, and KM system quality have positive effects on all three KM evolution stages.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should include structured interviews and case studies of managers dealing with ongoing or recently completed KM planning projects to help understand the practical usefulness of the research model.Practical implicationsCreating an organizational climate characterized by top management support and knowledge‐sharing culture is likely to assist both management and employees in socializing and interacting with one another, thus driving KM effectiveness. Managers should strive to enable employees to propose ideas for new opportunities and foster a positive social interaction culture for implementing KM initiatives.Originality/valueTheoretically, this study aims to provide a research model that is capable of understanding the antecedents of the stage‐based KM evolution. From a managerial perspective, the findings of this study provide valuable guidelines to policy‐makers and practitioners in implementing KM and accelerating KM evolution.