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How “green” are small wineries? Western Australia's case
Authors: Duarte Alonso Abel 
Published: January 2010

PurposeIn the wake of growing concerns about environmental issues in rural areas, some studies present environmental stewardship as a positive way for food producing businesses to benefit from consumer groups receptive to environmentally friendly growing practices. However, very little is reported on how winery operators, including those of small wineries, go about addressing environmental sustainability. The present exploratory study seeks to broaden the understanding of this area from a group of small winery operators from emerging Western Australian wine regions.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach in the form of face‐to‐face and telephone interviews among 42 participating wineries was chosen for this exploratory study.FindingsWhile participants' comments suggest they are currently involved in different ways to be environmentally sustainable, the study also identifies environmental threats affecting some winery operators severely. Such issues include latent water concerns and government agencies' action in the form of forest fires near vineyards that can cause great losses to winery entrepreneurs.Research limitations/implicationsDespite several useful insights identified in this study, with an excess of over 200 small wineries in Western Australia, the limited number of participating businesses may not allow for making generalisations about the state's or nation's wine industry.Practical implicationsSome of the issues identified in this study illustrate that it is not only up to wineries to follow environmentally friendly initiatives. Moreover, such issues need to be addressed to guarantee support for the industry in areas where climatic issues or human action pose potential threats.Originality/valueThe study examines environmental sustainability from small winery operators' perspective, a dimension that to date has been under researched, particularly in Western Australia.
Traceability as part of competitive strategy in the fruit supply chain
Authors: Canavari Maurizio , Centonze Roberta , Hingley Martin , Spadoni Roberta 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe paper aims to focus on traceability as part of information management in the fruit supply chains of Emilia‐Romagna, Italy. A review of the rules in use for traceability distinguishes between baseline traceability and traceability plus (T+), which encompasses many further embedded value attributes.Design/methodology/approachThe paper takes the form of a qualitative study involving in‐depth interviews with key informants in the Italian fresh produce chain.FindingsFindings are discussed in terms of different themes including identification of three distinct types of supply chains and the impact upon them and categorisation of traceability systems across the different chains. Identified are the impact of information systems management; purchasing management; product management transaction costs; and co‐ordination issues.Research limitations/implicationsThe study's findings are based on Italian fresh produce traceability context only.Practical implicationsElements of competitive strategy are considered in the analysis of fruit supply chains of Emilia‐Romagna, to demonstrate that not only strategic, but also operative choices determine the way a single firm or supply network manages traceability and information issues. Applications of such elements to buyer and seller selection as well as to competing retailers of the fruit supply chain, verify the hypothesis.Originality/valueThe paper adds to the body of knowledge surrounding prior studies on the development of traceability systems and develops further the analysis of legal and value‐adding dimensions of traceability.
Implementing traceability: practical challenges at a mineral water bottling plant
Authors: Mari Karlsen Kine , Olsen Petter , Anne‐Marie Donnelly Kathryn 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine where product, process and traceability information is systematically lost at a mineral water bottling plant. It aims to highlight areas where traceability could be improved and to suggest changes that could be made to improve traceability. It also aims to examine the implications of these changes for the current system.Design/methodology/approachProcess mapping was carried out at a mineral water bottling plant to investigate the flow of material and information. The results were analyzed to identify the critical traceability points (CTPs) in the production process where information is lost.FindingsOne of the CTPs at the mineral water bottling plant was the lack of a link between product, process and traceability information for the screw caps.Research limitations/implicationsThis is a study of an individual case, which limits the generalizations that can be made.Practical implicationsProcedures need to be established at the mineral water bottling plant in order to achieve traceability. All the information about the resources used in production could be linked to a “best before” date on each mineral water bottle.Originality/valueThe authors have found few similar case studies in the published literature. This case study can be of value to other research institutes and industries where the focus is on traceability. It could also be of interest to researchers working with information technology systems, ontology/metadata schemes, cost/benefits analyses and the impacts of traceability. The implications of traceability highlighted in this paper can be of use to regulatory authorities in their decision making processes.
Food fraud – a current issue but an old problem
Authors: Shears Peter 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to address the topic of food fraud which has been so widely and variously reported over recent months and years. Its purposes are to set current experience into an historical context and to illustrate the tension between the science of deception and the science of detection.Design/methodology/approachThis is a desk study of published literature and historical documentation, together with interviews with those professionally concerned with detection and enforcement.FindingsThe piece concludes that with all the scientific developments and analytical techniques that seem so mind‐bendingly sophisticated, there remains the basic problem of a lack of resources.Practical implicationsIt is asserted that more is owed to the memories and the reputations of those who pioneered the effort to combat food fraud. Without a considerable increase in the resources made available for the appliance of the science currently available and that being developed, the battle will never be fully engaged, yet alone won.Originality/valueThis review is unique in that it seeks to take a long view of current concern, and even scandal, showing that the situation is not new and lessons should have been learned from past experience.
Effective global leadership requires a global mindset
Authors: Cohen Stephen L. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to conduct a global literature review and develop a viewpoint on the most critical success factors required to develop a global leadership mindset.Design/methodology/approachThe paper takes the form of a global literature review and the author's viewpoint.FindingsGlobal leadership development must be driven by an organization's global business strategy. Having “global” experiences at work does not guarantee effective global leadership. The acquisition of a true global mindset enables leadership effectiveness in a global capacity. As cultural and business complexity increase so does the demand for a global mindset, almost exponentially given the intersect of this complex environment.Practical implicationsMethods for global leadership development include examination, education, experience and exposure.Originality/valueThe paper provides a fresh perspective.
Role of HR in the new world of sustainability
Authors: Rimanoczy Isabel , Pearson Tony 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to assess the strategic role that the human resource department (HRD) can play in the development and implementation of an organization's sustainability program.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reviews the environmental and social challenges that give rise to sustainability efforts, and outlines areas of potential benefit to an organization of the efforts.FindingsThe article posits that such programs require change in organizational culture, which in turn demands new leadership competencies, behaviors and mindsets. It instances the action reflection learning (ARL) learning methodology and its project‐based programs as proven means for developing those competencies through collaborative teamwork and specific learning goals.Originality/valueThe paper proposes that HRD is uniquely positioned to support the organization's sustainability goals of profit, people and planet, while retaining its competitive advantage.
Evolutionary ecology and organizations: a conversation between a biologist and an organization development practitioner
Authors: Davis Heather G. , Kim Barnes B. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeNatural science principles allow a novel way to gain insight into human organizations. The paper aims to highlight this by using the format of a conversation.Design/methodology/approachThe authors discuss six key concepts from the science of evolutionary ecology selected by the first author, a natural scientist. The second author then applies observations of large and small organizations from her 40‐year career in organization development. Finally, the authors present the resulting ideas in the form of a conversation.FindingsThis exercise provides an interesting window into understanding organizational behavior.Practical implicationsAs practitioners of applied behavioral science recognize that human organizations are merely a microcosm of the natural world, they can develop fresh approaches for study and practice by applying concepts from evolutionary ecology.Originality/valueThe application of evolutionary ecology to human organizations will be a novel experience for most practitioners. As such, it offers an innovative perspective and an opportunity to improve understandings of the systems in which we all work.
The importance of the trainer: factors affecting the retention of clients in the training services sector
Authors: Brotherton Jonathon , Evans Carl 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that affect customer retention in the training services sector.Design/methodology/approachUsing the customer base of a national training provider, interviews were initially carried out in order to explore attitudes, perceptions and opinions relating to the trainer‐client relationship, before a questionnaire was issued to 200 randomly selected organisations.FindingsIt is found that the role of the individual trainer is the crucial factor in retaining business clients, with quality of training delivered and the professionalism of the trainer being of utmost importance. Moreover, the relationship developed between training supplier and client is largely based upon the continuity of the trainer rather than the desire of clients to engage with relationship‐enhancing aspects such as engaging in regular dialogue with a named contact.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper concludes by discussing the need to develop this work by analysing different industrial segments, since training in some sectors, such as healthcare, is a mandatory requirement and may therefore have specific client demands.Originality/valueFew studies on the trainer‐client relationship exist. This paper therefore has important practical implications for training providers, who may base their marketing activities on relationship enhancing endeavours.
Coaching for better results: key practices of high performance leaders
Authors: Longenecker Clinton O. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the issue of workplace coaching and offers insight into the various coaching practices that are necessary to produce better employee performance and results.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reports on a survey of 219 experienced managers who were asked to respond to a series of questions on the subject of coaching on a four point strongly agree to strongly disagree scale and references previous research in the discussion.FindingsKey findings include that participant managers consider: coaching to be critical to their success and the success of their employees; coaching requires individualized strategies based on the employee's ability and motivation; employees do not always receive the coaching they want and need; and managers believe that they have considerable room for development in this critical leadership practice.Research limitations/implicationsThe primary limitation of this descriptive study is the use of a targeted convenience sample which might restrict the generalizability of these findings.Practical implicationsImplications of this research include: organizations placing greater effort in assisting managers to develop their coaching talents; managers tailor‐making coaching strategies for individual employees; and creating a better understanding of the factors that drive employee performance and what managers can and should do to impact these factors.Originality/valueThis paper moves away from the concept of “generic” coaching and makes a very strong case for “individualized approaches” to employee coaching and for managers to give coaching greater time and priority on a daily basis as leaders.
Enabling role of an intranet to augment e‐coaching
Authors: Averweg Udo Richard 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThis paper has the aim of exploring whether virtual coaching in an organisation may be facilitated and enabled by intranet technology for the creative dialogue of e‐coaching.Design/methodology/approachA review of the e‐coaching, the enabling role of technology, and intranet technology and intranets literature is undertaken. It is then argued that by adopting an autopoietic view of an intranet, virtual coaching may be facilitated and enabled by intranet technologies for the creative dialogue of e‐coaching in an organisation.FindingsRather than intranet technology and intranets being simply an add‐on to established processes in an organisation, technology and coaching are synthesised into something new and exciting in the e‐coaching domain.Research limitations/implicationsThe six implications for organisations suggested in the paper are not inclusive, but may provide an avenue for research in the evolving e‐coaching domain. A research entry point may be the development and validation of a theoretical framework for e‐coaching.Practical implicationsIn order that e‐coaching may be seen as a development partnership, six implications for organisations are suggested.Originality/valueE‐coaching can be seen as a developmental partnership in which much learning can take place using e‐mail but will be augmented by the enabling role of an intranet.
The social context of training: coworker, supervisor, or organizational support?
Authors: Chiaburu Dan S. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to expand existing tests of what drives training transfer, by including support originating from three sources, i.e. one's coworkers, supervisor, and organization.Design/methodology/approachThe results are based on a sample of trainees attending professional development programs in one organization in the USA.FindingsCoworkers emerge as important, yet neglected, resources employees can draw on as support for both maintaining skills and transferring them to a workplace setting.Practical implicationsIf the results are supported in other studies, more attention should be given to coworker support interventions.Originality/valueThe study provides a first test of the extent to which support originating from three different sources (i.e. coworkers, supervisor, and organization) is related to maintaining and transferring skills acquired during training.
Determining the influence of surface roughness on materials flow of various materials using grid lines during cold forming
Authors: Çetinarslan Cem S. , Sahin Mumin 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the influence of surface roughness on materials flow of various materials using grid lines during cold forming.Design/methodology/approachThe study is focused on the investigation of the influence of the surface roughness on the materials flow for different materials using grid lines in the upsetting. Stainless steel, SAE 1020 steel, commercially pure aluminum, commercially pure copper and CuZn40Pb2 brass are used as the test materials. Upsetting process is applied to the cylindrical specimens using the flat end dies. Strain distributions on the free surfaces of cylindrical upset specimen are measured for different upsetting reductions. Strain distributions on the free surfaces are obtained by the measurements of the dimensions of the square grid elements before and after the upsetting process. Experimental results are placed into graphical plots.FindingsIt is found that surface roughness is effectual on the strain changes on the free surfaces with the increasing deformation ratio for especially two types of steel specimens. There has been no considerable effect on aluminum, copper and brass specimens.Research limitations/implicationsIt would be interesting to search the surface roughness, Rsk and other parameters describing the bearing properties of the surface of more materials. Future work could be concentrated on the cold forming of these materials.Practical implicationsDifferent forming technologies are nowadays widely applied in mass production of mechanical components for needs of transportation, electronics, household appliances, etc. In order to reduce costs, manufacturers are trying to minimize additional machining and therefore to implement the influence of surface roughnesses on materials flow of various materials.Originality/valueThe main value of this paper is to contribute to studies on the influence of surface roughness on materials flow of various materials.
Fluid dynamics of axial piston seal
Authors: Yang Jian 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate, theoretically and experimentally, the sealing performance of the axial piston seal on a larger diameter (100 mm in diameter) axial piston and reveal the sealing mechanism of the axial piston.Design/methodology/approachBased on the characteristics of the clearance flow between the seal and the piston, reasonable boundary conditions for Navier‐Stokes' equations are determined and the equations are modified, so that the final equations can describe the real flow state of the clearance flow.FindingsThrough combining the final equations with finite element method, the pressure distributions within the clearance field for the sealing part during the reciprocating motion of the piston and the leakage rate with the pressure are obtained. The deflections of the sealing part which affect sealing performance have been given.Originality/valueTheoretical and experimental results show the internal relationship between the seal and the piston, also help to develop some newer piston pumps and improve on the seals of present high‐pressure piston pumps.
Lubricating behavior of tripod sliding universal joints
Authors: Wang X.F. , Chang D.G. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to understand the lubricating properties of the tripod sliding universal joint (TSUJ) in order to overcome its premature failures caused by the poor lubricating regime.Design/methodology/approachA simplified geometrical model is derived from the main mating surfaces redesigned, and then the effects of the applied load and reduced elastic modulus, as well as the lubricant viscosity on the pressure and film thickness, are theoretically studied by using multi‐level methods.FindingsThe obtained results show that increasing applied load increases the overall pressure distribution and decreases the overall film thickness. Higher viscosity results in a thicker oil film and a remarkable second pressure peak even exceeding the central pressure. High‐reduced elastic modulus increases the overall pressure but hardly influences on the film thickness.Research limitations/implicationsNumerical analysis on the lubricating properties of TSUJ has been carried out on the basis of the simplified geometrical model. However, there are other factors affecting the lubricating performance such as temperature and surface roughness and so on. Besides, the corresponding experimental investigation should be conducted in the succeeding work.Originality/valueThis work is a new application of elastohydrodynamic lubrication in practical viewpoint and provide a new direction in designing futuristic tripod universal joints. Thus, the results are of great value for its design and application.
Tribological evaluation of selected biodegradable oils with long chain fatty acids
Authors: Victor Ossia Chinwuba , Gu Han Hung , Kong Hosung 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate local biodegradable oils with long chain fatty acids namely: castor (Ricinus communis L.), jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.), olive (Oleo europaea L.), and sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) oils for lubrication candidacy as a substitute to petroleum mineral oils.Design/methodology/approachEvaluation criteria includes antiwear, lubricity, and extreme pressure (load carrying capacity) using the four‐ball configuration, oxidation induction by pressure differential scanning calorimetry, thermal stability by thermo‐gravimetric analyses, and viscometry using relevant American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.FindingsThe results show that the lubrication films at the interface failed by the decomposition of the metallic soaps formed by the chemical reaction of the constituent fatty acid molecules and the rubbing surfaces. The biodegradable oils show superior lubricant performance compared to the paraffin‐based mineral oil, despite their poor oxidation stability. Oxidation induction and thermo‐gravimetric characteristics of the biodegradable oils are closely related to their polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acid composition.Originality/valueThe paper shows how these biodegradable oils could be used as good substitute for petroleum mineral oils in as‐received state or little antioxidant additives.