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Benefits of participating in accreditation surveying
Authors: Lancaster Judith , Braithwaite Jeffrey , Greenfield David 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to explore how surveying benefits accreditation surveyors and the organisations in which they are regularly employed. The purpose is to examine from the perspective of senior executives who pursue this form of secondary professional activity, what they seek from being surveyors and what they believe they gain from the experience.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected from recorded interviews with three senior area health executives who also serve as accreditation surveyors for the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. The interviews comprised a series of open‐ended, semi‐structured questions. One hour was allocated for each interview. The questions were designed to explore why senior executive health professionals seek secondary professional activity as surveyors and their perceptions of the benefits they gain from surveying.FindingsThe benefits derived from surveying as a secondary professional activity fall into four categories. First, it exposes the surveyor to new methods and innovations. Second, it provides a unique form of ongoing learning. Third, it serves as a resource for acquiring expertise to enhance quality within the institutions in which the participants were regularly employed and, finally, it provides opportunities to contribute to the process of quality improvement and enhance public health beyond the organisations in which the participants were regularly employed.Practical implicationsThis research identifies a key aspect of the accreditation process that has not been the focus of previous research. It provides a reference point for understanding the value of surveying to the surveyor and to the institutions in which they are regularly employed.Originality/valueThe paucity of existing literature on the role of the surveyor – both pre and post accreditation – makes this topic timely and significant. This study is important because almost all accreditation programs world wide rely on external surveyors, and yet we know little about them.
A new methodology for the development of sizing systems for the mass customization of garments
Authors: Mpampa Maria L. , Azariadis Philip N. , Sapidis Nickolas S. 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to derive a new method for developing sizing systems for the mass customization of garments.Design/methodology/approachA range of recently published works has been studied. A new method is derived by following a basic statistical analysis on anthropometric data which are supported by an iterative mass customization model and introduced “satisfaction performance” indices. The derived method is applied successfully to an anthropometric data consisting of 12,810 Greek men.FindingsWith the proposed method, it is possible to control the degree of mass customization and the corresponding number of garment sizes. Under this way, a balance between the number of sizes (in other words: production cost) and the percentage satisfaction of consumers can be achieved. The proposed method consists of six subsequent tasks which are applied to the target population data for the development of mass customization models for male shirts, coats and trousers.Research limitations/implicationsFuture work could be focused on the development of methods for the automatic garments grading with respect to the proposed mass customization models and practise.Originality/valueThe methodology presented in this paper can be applied to the development of mass customization models for other categories of garments and target population.
Destination marketing: competition, cooperation or coopetition?
Authors: Wang Youcheng , Krakover Shaul 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to understand the business relationships among the tourism industry stakeholders in conducting collaborative destination marketing activities.Design/methodology/approachThis research takes a case study approach by focusing on the investigation of the business relationships among tourism industry stakeholders in Elkhart County, Indiana. Interviews with five staff members from the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as 32 tourism industry representatives were conducted in order to answer the research questions.FindingsThe interview results indicate that different relationships of cooperation, competition and coopetition coexist among the tourism stakeholders. Four cooperative relationships with various degrees of formalization, integration, and structural complexity are involved. In addition, four factors have been identified as affecting this relationship configuration. The perceived relationship between cooperation and competition was also found to be vital with reference to the marketing of a destination.Research limitations/implicationsGiven the exploratory nature and case study approach of the research, caution is required in interpreting the results of the study, particularly in generalizing the study results to other destinations.Originality/valueThe paper provides practical implications to tourism businesses in their efforts to collectively market their destination, particularly in relation to how they balance the relationship between cooperation and competition, individual benefits and common benefits in order to achieve success for both the destination and their individual businesses.
Iran public education and awareness program and its achievements
Authors: Parsizadeh Farokh , Ghafory‐Ashtiany Mohsen 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThis paper seeks to provide a brief summary on the comprehensive earthquake education program for increasing the public awareness and preparedness for earthquake through an integrated educational program using all types of media, especially in the schools and amongst children.Design/methodology/approachThe paper will provide an overview to the program on the disaster management education for the managers; general public; and especially children's earthquake safety education in schools. This priority could be better highlighted by looking at the wide coverage of schools as well as the young age structure of Iran.FindingsThere is still a is a long way to go to achieve a fully prepared and seismically safe community and for this stronger cooperation and participation of the whole of society are necessary for enhancing public safety.Originality/valueFinally, the paper strongly believes that the Iran experience is successful, one that can be shared and from which one can learn.
RethinkingDisasters by Design
Authors: Afedzie Richard , McEntire David A. 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to reflect on Dennis Mileti'sDisasters by Designten years after its publication and to discuss the book's contributions and limitations. It seeks to uncover how Mileti's work relates to disaster and emergency management policy.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines scholarly reviews of Mileti's work and explores the theoretical and practical implications of his important research.FindingsDisasters by Designrecognizes the importance of environmental protection and poverty reduction in disaster policies. However, this work may not fully capture all the hazards, distinct types of vulnerability, phases and functions pertinent to emergency management.Research limitations/implicationsThis review both accepts and questions some of the assessments of Mileti's work. The perspective of this review may help shape the future of emergency management policy.Practical implicationsThe paper provides a comprehensive view of disasters and offers recommendations to improve the emergency management profession.Originality/valueThe review is one of the few works that examines Mileti's work with a critical eye. It draws concern to his paradigm and suggests the need for continued refinement.
Development of landslide susceptibility map utilizing remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Authors: Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri Helmi , Mohd Zahidi Izni , Abu Bakar Shamsul 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to produce the landslide susceptibility map of Fraser's Hill and its surroundings in Pahang (Malaysia), utilizing remote sensing data and Geographic Information System (GIS) as a way to monitor sustainable highland development.Design/methodology/approachAncillary data are collected, processed, and constructed into a spatial database in a GIS platform to produce the satellite image. The factors chosen that influence landslide occurrence are land cover, vegetation index (NDVI), precipitation, and geology. Landslide‐hazardous areas are analyzed and mapped using the landslide‐occurrence factors through the heuristic approach Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).FindingsIt is demonstrated that the integration of remote sensing data and GIS database is of assistance in managing land‐use planning of sustainable development. The verification with the existing landslides record shows a noteworthy accuracy.Research limitations/implicationsThe list of data/maps reflects a considerable understanding of the basic cartographic information that is needed to effectively deal with the landslide problem.Practical implicationsThis approach indicates a potential long‐term application of remote sensing and GIS in managing sustainable highland development by monitoring the hazard‐susceptibility area.Originality/valueThe value of the work is in its integration and utilization of remote sensing and GIS to provide sustainable development which can be developed to aid landslide warning systems.
Flood risk management for the riverside urban areas of Hanoi
Authors: Vinh Hung Hoang , Shaw Rajib , Kobayashi Masami 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the reasons for an unusual over‐development of flood‐prone areas outside the river dyke in Hanoi, while analysing the urban development and disaster management policies, and to suggest policy measures for regulating the rapid urbanization incorporating catastrophic flood risk planning.Design/methodology/approachUrban development and disaster management policies were analyzed and key stakeholders were interviewed to discover the effectiveness of the policies and governance tasks.FindingsA discrepancy was identified between the goals of urban development and disaster management. The negative side of this discrepancy has been amplified by ineffective Construction Regulations and a lack of specificity with regard to Ordinances on Dyke. These factors, combined with poor coordination and lack of motivation within the city authorities in managing the Riverside Urban Areas (RUA), have contributed to the over‐development, which consists primarily of squatting and illegal construction.Research limitations/implicationsAlong with a consideration of community perception of catastrophic flood risk in the RUA, which has been examined, the paper further analyses the effectiveness of related policies for catastrophic risk reduction in the RUA.Practical implicationsThe paper identifies the following effective measures: build and share a knowledge base concerning catastrophic flood risk and sustainable ways of coping with the flood; be responsible and develop a commitment to manage flood‐prone areas; and develop better coordination between urban development and flood management.Originality/valueThe paper suggests new policy standards for managing the RUA development and reducing flood risks.
Landslide management: concept and philosophy
Authors: Singh Ashish Kumar 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to promote sustainable development through disaster management.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on extensive field observations and intensive review of literature from secondary sources.FindingsIn recent times landslides have increased both in frequency and intensity and have assumed catastrophic and disastrous proportions, causing extensive damage to life and property and posing great problems and serious challenges to man and his development process. This increase has been triggered by a combination of several attributes (geological, morphometric, climatic and anthropogenetic) that directly or indirectly cause slope instability, most of which (if not all) are either man‐made or man‐accelerated. Thus, most of the disasters are natural events aggravated by undue human intervention. Man, through his intervention, has accelerated this natural process and his encroachment on the relatively unsafe areas has turned them into disasters. The effect of man on natural processes can be judged from the fact that the frequency of natural disasters/hazards has recorded more than a fivefold increase just in the last two decades, despite all the hue and cry that has been going on all round the world. The economic losses on account of such happenings have shot up by over 3.5 times, and the rise in total insured losses is about six times and, with the present trends (particularly of ignorance, carelessness, lack of will and finances, greed, increasing population and also human demands) and situations, it can safely be predicted that the worst is still to come.Practical implicationsLandslides are a natural phenomenon and every year hundreds of major and minor landslides occur in the hills, though only a few major ones are reported by the print and electronic media, and still fewer are studied and/or analyzed in some detail. The present paper presents a valuable insight into various aspects of landslide management to spread awareness, to educate and sensitize people towards better and effective landslide hazard mitigation and thereby ensure people's participation in disaster management. It also aims to initiate and encourage research in the field of landslide management.Originality/valueThe paper hopes to minimize losses due to landslides through better knowledge and enhanced levels of understanding of the phenomenon and its management.
Young adults' perceptions of smoking actors
Authors: Jones Sandra C. , Rossiter John D. 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of portrayed smoking status of actors on their popularity with both smoking and non‐smoking young people, as well as their perceptions of the prevalence of smokingDesign/methodology/approachTwo experimental studies were conducted with Australian undergraduate university students, in which students were exposed to different versions of mock magazines featuring images of actors smoking and not smoking, as well as control actors.FindingsThe attitudes of young people towards well‐known actors were little influenced by the presence or absence of cigarettes, but non‐smoking actors were perceived more favourably when depicted in a group with smoking actors. Smoking actors tended to be preferred by young people who smoked. The results of both studies confirm that young people's estimates of smoking prevalence are considerably inflated.Originality/valueThe results of the current study suggest two key implications for health education: the need to address young people's elevated perceptions of smoking prevalence among their peers, parents, and celebrities by communicating the social norm of non‐smoking; and the potential use of celebrities – such as actors – as spokespersons or role models in anti‐smoking campaigns.
Are we promoting the health of people with physical mobility impairments? A literature review
Authors: Francis Donna Marie , Adams Ruth 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to examine whether the health education and health promotion literature is inclusive of people with physical mobility impairments. The English government Department of Health statistics indicate that the number of people living with physical mobility impairments is increasing and this is largely a result of chronic illness survival. The current UK Government has set targets to reduce inequalities that disproportionally affect those with disabilities. In light of the above points, it was expected that this interest would be reflected by a growing health promotion literature.Design/methodology/approachIn order to achieve an overview of health promotion offered for those with physical mobility impairments, a literature review was conducted. The literature was systematically reviewed using keywords and inclusion criteria. The range of published literature searched included research journals, health promotion texts, health and disability policy documents, as well as web sites offered on the internet.FindingsThere is a dearth in the information and development of health promotion for those with physical mobility impairments. Health policy documents offer little that is specifically focused for this group of people in particular. The majority of the relevant literature comes from the USA. Two theoretical positions are offered in the literature: one argues that those with physical impairments require a medical model approach to support individual's adjustment to society; and the other argues that emphasis should be placed on social change to accommodate those with physical impairments. While there are a range of initiatives in legislation and policy that utilise the social model position, the lack of UK health promotion interventions and the small number of US studies for improving the health of those with physical mobility impairments tends to encourage the medical model approach.Research limitations/implicationsThis review focuses particularly on health promotion for those with physical mobility impairments. Although not exhaustive, it highlights the need for further research into effective development of health promotion for those with physical mobility impairments in the UK.Practical implicationsFar more needs to be done to promote the health of those with physical mobility impairments. Both the medical model and social change approaches are required to deliver health promotion for this segment of the population.Originality/valueThere are no other reviews of the literature with a focus on physical mobility impairment and health promotion. This paper considers an often‐neglected group of people and identifies a need for effective health promotion information and resources.
Limited‐potential niche or prospective market foothold? Five tests
Authors: Hutt Ken , Gavieres Ruben , Chakraborty Betosini 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThe authors offer advice on how can managers can distinguish between limited‐potential niche and crucial market foothold opportunities. The distinction is crucial in order to make the case for funding and supporting for the small, but potentially important, foothold business areas.Design/methodology/approachOver the past few years the authors have worked with a number of large companies. They have found several straightforward tests for distinguishing between footholds and niches that have proved to be very useful when incorporated within a development process.FindingsThe authors propose that a strong foothold opportunity exists if managers answer “yes” to five tests: Does the product provide clear value to new customers? Can an initial, viable product be brought to the market sooner rather than later? Will the first customers pay for the improvements needed to enter larger markets? Will initial applications diffuse the product across traditional market segments? Is there limited reliance on third parties for major product improvements?Research limitations/implicationsTheir findings are not intended to be the last word on identifying footholds, but instead a starting point for managers.Practical implicationsWorking with company management, the authors have successfully incorporated these tests into early product‐ and market‐development activities and decision making through process steps and metrics.Originality/valueAfter asking all five questions, if a manager's analysis of a potential business opportunity indicates that it is a strong foothold, then it's likely it has a significant long‐tern potential for the business.
Workplace stress and well‐being across cultures: research and practice
Authors: Burke Ronald J. 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to raise some important questions for cross‐cultural research on occupational stress and well‐being and sets the stage for the five papers in the special issue.Design/methodology/approachThis paper reviews some previous literature on cross‐cultural understanding of occupational stress and well‐being, why such research is difficult to undertake, and summarizes the five original manuscripts that comprise this special issue.FindingsManuscripts in this special issue represent authors from several countries and report data collected from over a dozen countries. Some contributions attempt to replicate previous North American and European research findings in other countries while others undertake comparative studies of two or more countries.Originality/valueIt is important to undertake more cross‐cultural comparative research of the effects of occupational stress and well‐being to determine whether any boundary conditions exist for previous results based in North American and European samples. In addition, future research should include assessments of some national culture values.
Stress and psychological well‐being in UK and Malaysian fire fighters
Authors: Dahlan A. Malek Mohd , Mearns Kathryn , Flin Rhona 
Published: February 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship among sources of stress, coping strategy, job satisfaction and psychological well‐being and to examine the roles of coping behaviour as the moderator variable.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a questionnaire survey and area sampling design, with responses of 617 Malaysian fire fighters and 436 UK fire fighters. The questionnaire comprises: the Sources of Occupational Stress in Fire Fighters & Paramedics scale, the Coping Response of Rescue Workers and the Job Satisfaction Scale. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis is used to examine the moderating effect of coping behaviour on job satisfaction and psychological well‐being.FindingsIt is found that the sources of occupational stress have significant negative correlations with job satisfaction and psychological well‐being. The results of the regression analysis indicates that overall coping behaviour has a significant influence on overall job satisfaction for UK fire fighters but not for Malaysian fire fighters. However, overall coping behaviour has a significant effect as a moderating variable between sources of stress and psychological health for Malaysian fire fighters.Practical implicationsThe results suggest that training that focuses on psychological aspects (stress management, coping strategies, etc.), and the use of counsellors should be highlighted. It is suggested that the Malaysian Fire Brigade should establish a Counselling Unit, to deal with psychological problems faced by the fire fighters.Originality/valueThis study shows how theories originating in developed countries (USA and Canada) can help explain the psychological health of the fire fighters in a developing country (Malaysia). The analysis of statistical results led to the development of a model to interpret the factors influencing psychological health in Malaysian and UK fire fighters. Beside that, the evidence from the study also highlighted that factors such as culture may influence the ways employees cope up with the situations.