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Understanding the factors that characterise school‐community partnerships
Authors: Thomas Melinda , Rowe Fiona , Harris Neil 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the factors that characterise effective school‐community partnerships that support the sustainability of school health initiatives applied within a health‐promoting schools approach.Design/methodology/approachThe study used an explanatory case study approach of five secondary schools participating in a health‐promoting school programme, “The Logan Healthy Schools Project” in Logan, South‐East Queensland, Australia to investigate how school‐community partnerships support the sustainability of school health initiatives. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 16 deputy principals, school staff members, and community‐based partners, along with observations and a documentary analysis of Logan Healthy School Project activities. A thematic analysis was conducted on the data.FindingsThe factors that characterise effective school‐community partnerships that support the sustainability of school health initiatives include: a focus on building relationships between school and community partners, complementary capacities of school personnel and service providers, commonality of intent and shared goals between both parties, and competence of practice, primarily of the community service provider. These four factors were consistent at the school operational level and strategic programme co‐ordination level of the Logan Healthy Schools Project, yet varied in importance across the initiation, growth, and maturity of the school‐community partnerships.Originality/valueThe study adds to the limited body of knowledge that surrounds effective school‐community partnerships and how the features of these partnerships contribute to the sustainability of school health initiatives. The study highlights the importance of initiating, growing, and maintaining school‐community partnerships and provides insight into the factors that should be considered when planning and developing school health promotion initiatives.
Evolution of the perception of smoking by children in Guernsey
Authors: Amey Vidya 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to gauge how the perception of smoking by children has evolved since the last primary schools survey in Guernsey in 2007 and to investigate whether there is an increase in the percentage of smoke‐free homes since the last survey.Design/methodology/approachA total of 377 Year 6 (aged 10‐11 years) primary school students were surveyed through an online questionnaire made up of 58 questions and based on the health attitudes of children. The statistics arising from this survey were compared with those obtained in a similar survey in 2007.FindingsYear 2007, 2009 (respectively): Total=(575, 377); girls (48 per cent, 55 per cent) never smoked (94 per cent, 97 per cent); will not smoke when older (83 per cent, 82 per cent); have a smoke‐free house (60 per cent, 64 per cent); get information about smoking through Guernsey Adolescent Smokefree Project (GASP) (92 per cent, 90 per cent); have never been offered cannabis (91 per cent, 97 per cent).Originality/valueThe results of this survey forced a list of actions to be taken by GASP to ensure that the young people of the island would continue to receive smoke‐free education.
The implementation of social, personal and health education in Irish schools
Authors: Nic Gabhainn Saoirse , O'Higgins Siobhan , Barry Margaret 
Published: October 2010

PurposeSocial, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) is mandated in all Irish schools. This study aims to illuminate the perceived value and quality of SPHE and to document facilitators of successful implementation.Design/methodology/approachA case study approach was taken, where 713 pupils, 968 parents and 49 teachers and other staff across a stratified random sample of 12 schools completed questionnaires and participated in interviews and focus groups. Data were integrated at the school level and subsequently across schools.FindingsStakeholders generally agreed on the worth of SPHE. However, its perceived value relative to other areas of the curriculum varied by school context. Facilitators for successful implementation included training for teachers, inclusion of SPHE in school planning and evaluation processes, and organisational support for SPHE via timetabling and resource management within schools.Research limitations/implicationsCase studies were useful for investigating implementation at school level, but replication with more schools, across contexts, is warranted. Parental knowledge was limited and response rates from parents were in general low.Practical implicationsDuring planning, implementation and evaluation it appears to be crucial to recognise and respond meaningfully to existing contexts within schools. Given the methodologies of SPHE, the delivery of innovation across the whole school curriculum could be led and supported by more fully embracing this compulsory development.Originality/valueThe paper illustrates the value of exploring implementation at school level through the involvement of a range of educational stakeholders. It documents crucial success factors for schools and health educators, particularly in the context of the introduction of compulsory health education.
Implementing a social‐ecological model of health in Wales
Authors: Rothwell Heather , Shepherd Michael , Murphy Simon , Burgess Stephen , Townsend Nick , Pimm Claire 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the implementation of the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes (WNHSS) at national, local and school levels, using a systems approach drawing on the Ottawa Charter.Design/methodology/approachThe approach takes the form of a single‐case study using data from a documentary analysis, interviews with Healthy Schools Co‐ordinators (n=23) and stakeholder (n∼93) discussion of interim findings at three regional workshops.FindingsThere was almost universal adherence to a national framework based on Ottawa Charter principles. Substantial progress had been made with advocacy and mediation, although the framework provided less specific guidance regarding enablement. All‐Wales training for co‐ordinators, the commitment of co‐ordinators to working across administrative and professional boundaries, and support from local education and health partnerships, were important determinants of healthy school schemes' growth and efficiency. Primary schools were more successful than secondary schools in embedding health‐related changes.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough findings are largely based on indirect evidence, the use of a social‐ecological model of evaluation provided valuable insights into implementation processes at multiple levels. Findings suggest that strong national support benefits programme development and dissemination and should include effective monitoring of local performance. The national strategic environment was influential at all levels of programme implementation. Priorities for further research include application of the social‐ecological model and organisational theory to investigate indicators of sustainability and influences on inequalities in health in school health promotion programmes.Originality/valueThe review illustrates the importance of evaluating health promotion programmes at multiple levels using a systems approach.
Developing trainee school teachers' expertise as health promoters
Authors: Speller Viv , Byrne Jenny , Dewhirst Sue , Almond Palo , Mohebati Lisa , Norman Melanie , Polack Sarah , Memon Anjum , Grace Marcus , Margetts Barrie , Roderick Paul 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to report the outcome of an education and public health collaboration investigating the impact of adapted training to enhance teachers' potential role to promote child health and wellbeing.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted in three phases: a survey of the health education content in universities in initial teacher training courses; a longitudinal survey at the commencement and completion of courses to capture trainees' knowledge, skills and attitudes towards health and their role in health promotion; and mapping curriculum content against qualified teacher standards and public health competencies.FindingsTraining about health varies largely between institutions. Trainees' knowledge levels remained low after training; ranked importance of key health topics – nutrition, alcohol, smoking, – decreased significantly; a majority thought that teachers and schools play an important role in health promotion, but significant increases were also noted in the minority who thought health promotion is not part of their remit (Phase 2).Originality/valueTo the best of one's knowledge, similar work has not so far been reported. While teachers are in a prime position to influence child health, trainees require knowledge and skills to realise their public health potential.
How to cement a diversity policy
Authors: Hafid Ballafkih Abdel 
Published: October 2010

PurposeHighlights common pitfalls managers face when introducing diversity policies.Design/methodology/approachExamines some questions that have to be answered and steps that have to be taken before thoroughgoing diversity policies can be developed.FindingsUrges organizations to acknowledge that diversity policies include more than selecting employees. Argues that senior people in an organization tend to concentrate on physical characteristics such as black or white, young or old, man or woman, gay or straight, and the one important aspect often forgotten is accepting that someone may think and act differently. Advances the view that it is precisely this difference in thinking and acting that increases the chance of innovation, although it is also seems to clash with socialization.Practical implicationsArgues that organizations need to rethink their current values, processes and procedures before implementing diversity policies. Contends that organizations that really strive to achieve a diverse workforce often fail to acknowledge – let alone profit from – the diversity that “deviant” employees bring.Social implicationsReveals how to bring about identifiable changes in behavior in employees and organizations as a whole.Originality/valueDemonstrates why an organization will not truly be made more diverse if diversity policy is restricted to a benevolent director or setting a target figure; it requires a broad foundation whereby the willingness to change norms and values and processes and procedures is a condition, and human‐resource managers should lead the way in this effort.
Leading through uncertain times – dance in the rain
Authors: Curson Judy , Parnell Heather 
Published: October 2010

PurposeExplores the challenges faced in leading organizations through times of uncertainty and how a positive approach can result in expansion.Design/methodology/approachExamines how a positive and open approach to a lengthy period of uncertainty preceding takeover resulted in significant growth and expansion and lower‐than‐expected staff turnover. Considers the significance of stable leadership, the importance of looking after and continuing to develop staff, and how expanding the horizons of both the organization and staff can grow the business. Looks at the importance of open and constant communication at all levels, and the value of team‐building activities in maintaining staff morale.FindingsReveals that staff value honesty and transparency in times of uncertainty and respond positively to leadership stability and a strong lead to continue to look forward and expand both the business and their personal horizons through taking on new and exciting challenges.Practical implicationsShows how an active response to uncertainty and change can provide the impetus for business expansion and continued staff development at a time when these would more naturally be expected to remain static or contract.Social implicationsEmphasizes that, in times of difficulty or uncertainty, it is essential that staff continue to feel valued as individuals and team members.Originality/valueArgues strongly that leaders must rise to the challenge when guiding an organization through uncertain times, resisting the temptation to “sit out the storm.”
Interview with Michael Armstrong, co‐author of Evidence Based Reward Management
Authors: by Juliet Norton Interview 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Michael Armstrong, joint Managing Partner of e‐reward and former Chief Examiner of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent interviewer.FindingsIn this interview, Michael discusses his new publication, Evidence Based Reward Management, which provides HR professionals with the means of measuring how the reward and pay of employees contribute directly to the performance of organizations.Practical implicationsProvides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/valueIt is important to ensure that everything done to develop and improve reward practices is evidence‐based. If organizations do not try to collect and analyze the evidence required to measure reward effectiveness they are not in a position to identify where improvements are required and do not have the information required to decide on the nature of such improvements.
Exploring asymmetrical information transmission processes in online auctions
Authors: Wu Jyh‐Jeng , Huei Wang Shan 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore whether sellers can create extra profit through information premiums. Phenomena surrounding asymmetrical information transmission among buyers is also explored..Design/methodology/approachThis paper uses three experimental designs to manipulate asymmetrical information acquisition among buyers (including insiders and outsiders) by exploring the related effects in online auctions. Questionnaires are used to collect the final willing‐to‐pay auction prices for buyers in each situation. The analyses are performed with SPSS software, using paired t‐tests and ANCOVA analysis.FindingsInformation premiums between insiders and outsiders are significantly different under diverse manipulative factors. ANCOVA shows a significant relationship in information traits, information acquisition costs, brand signals and information premiums among buyers.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper employs a highly‐involved design and only considers one product category: MP3 players; other types of products are not included.Practical implicationsThe results show that sellers can create extra profit through information traits, information acquired cost, and brand signals; results are from the asymmetrical information transmission process among buyers.Originality/valueThis research is one of the first that attempts to explore the asymmetrical information transmission process and effects among buyers in online auctions.
Factors affecting consumer behaviors in online buy‐it‐now auctions
Authors: Xu Bo , Lin Zhangxi , Shao Bingjia 
Published: October 2010

PurposeAs a type of electronic commerce, online C2C markets have experienced a rapid growth in both sales volume and user numbers. Buy‐it‐now (BIN) auction is a mechanism to facilitate online auctions, and is adopted by the major online C2C marketplaces. This study aims to investigate consumers' purchase and adoption of risk relief service in BIN auctions in the online C2C market from the perspective of perceived risk.Design/methodology/approachA research model is developed based on relevant theory. Data are collected from American and Chinese consumers through a web‐based experiment system that simulates the transaction process on online C2C markets. The proposed hypotheses are tested with logistic and multiple linear regressions.FindingsThe results show that buyer's purchase behavior and usage of risk relief service for a transaction in BIN auctions are determined by the perceived risk, which is influenced by the buyer's risk attitude, seller online reputation, and the product price and type.Practical implicationsThis study provides an in‐depth understanding of consumers' behaviors on online C2C markets at transaction level, and makes implications for online marketplace operation and business strategy making.Originality/valueThe primary value of this paper lies in providing a better understanding of consumers' behaviors on online C2C market, and investigating the factors that influence the consumers' purchase and adoption of risk relief service in online BIN auctions from the perceived risk perspective.
Understanding the role of electronic trading and inter‐organisational cooperation and coordination
Authors: Fearon Colm , Ballantine Joan , Philip George 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the relationship between cooperation and inter‐organisational coordination in the supply chain. There is much literature debate over the nature of electronic trading enabled cooperation and coordination in the supply chain. The paper examines the major concepts associated with inter‐organisational cooperation in social network literature such as collaboration and partnership and how this is affected by changing forms of coordination (market and hierarchy) governance.Design/methodology/approachSeminal literatures about how electronic market and hierarchy coordination mechanisms have changed over time are examined. While some evidence from interviewing companies is used in conjunction with literature to inform discuss the workings of a matrix framework, the discussion remains essentially conceptual.FindingsA conceptual cooperation and coordination matrix outlines four quadrant forms of cooperation relative to evolving electronic markets and hierarchy coordination contexts, namely; “collaboration”, “partnership”, “dominance” and “autonomous”. The matrix depicts and describes subtle differences in these forms of cooperation. Collaboration involves a low degree of vertical integration and a high number of trading partners transacting on short‐term contracts. Partnering involves a higher degree of inter‐firm linkage with fewer stable partners on a medium to long‐term basis. Dominance is characterised as a traditional form of hierarchical inter‐firm linkage with a high degree of vertical integration. The autonomous organisation specialises in the production and delivery of major super brands which in the case of information based products can be sold directly to the customer.Originality/valueThe contribution is a discussion analysis and new matrix framework depicting forms of cooperation relative to market and hierarchy coordination contexts in the supply chain. This is useful for understanding theoretical interplay between different forms of inter‐firm cooperation and complex supply chain inter‐dependencies that utilise information technology.
Tentative steps towards interaction
Authors: Jackson Nigel , Lilleker Darren G. 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThis study seeks to discover whether the existence of Web 2.0 applications introduced a more interactive approach to British parties and candidates’ use of the Internet during the 2009 European Parliament elections.Design/methodology/approachResearch data were based on content analysis of the web sites of British candidates and parties during the 2009 European Parliament elections. The conceptual framework assesses whether there is evidence of a monologic versus dialogic approach, and normalisation versus equalisation between parties.FindingsThe paper finds that parties were not using Web 2.0 as a strategic device. The party list system meant that parties were twice as likely as candidates to use Web 2.0 applications and, overall, there is weak evidence of a third way of ebb and flow. Continuing the experience of previous elections there is evidence of a predominantly monologic approach; however, the debate is no longer simply between normalisation versus equalisation, a more sophisticated approach suggests a third way, where political campaigning has been altered. While the overall levels of interactivity and dialogue are not high, there is some evidence of the development of a Web 1.5 sphere offering more interaction, but within a controlled environment. This study notes that ideology is a factor, where it is the right wing parties which are most likely to adopt interactivity.Originality/valuePrevious literature on elections in general, and the European Parliament elections specifically, suggest that in the UK the Internet is primarily used for monologic communication and supporting the normalisation thesis. This study suggests, within an era of Web 2.0, a slight refinement to this interpretation.
The long‐run Fisher effect in developing economies
Authors: Ahmad Shabbir 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to test the validity of Fisher effect for four South Asian and two oil‐producing countries, namely India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.Design/methodology/approachThe autoregressive distributed lag‐bound testing approach is used which is capable of testing the long‐run relationship irrespective of whether the underlying series are individually I(0) or I(1).FindingsThe estimation results indicate the presence of weak form of Fisher effect in India, Pakistan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, while the hypothesis of the existence of Fisher effect is not supported for Bangladesh and mixed results are found for Sri Lanka.Practical implicationsThe results help monetary authorities to formulate better monetary policy, besides many other far reaching macroeconomic implications for each economy.Originality/valueThe use of a variety of interest rates and the use of a relatively new technique in Fisher effect is tested in developing economies.
Business history and conflicting entrepreneurial culture as explanatory factors of success and failure of FDI in Chinese economy
Authors: Salavrakos Ioannis‐Dionysios 
Published: October 2010

PurposeThe paper aims to investigate if the inflow of foreign direct investment to China is not a new phenomenon but one which is directly associated to the country's economic history.Design/methodology/approachThe question is approached by studying the current FDI inflows and comparing them with those of the past.FindingsIt is found that FDI inflows to China are not a new phenomenon. In the pre‐communist China, Western multinationals had been extremely active surprisingly in the same geographical locations. Thus, the current FDI inflow is a repetition of the past.Research limitations/implicationsThe research was based on secondary data, already published in the international academic literature. However, the implications of the paper are associated with economic behaviour. It seems that today's investors have similar if not identical criteria with those of the past.Originality/valueThe value of the paper is to explain FDI inflows not as the outcome of traditional theoretical schemata (ownership, location, internalisation, market power approach, internationalization, etc.) but using the element of economic history and the repeated economic behaviour. Cultural parameters are also addressed.