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Cultural differences and applicants' procedural fairness perceptions
Authors: Wang Qingjuan , Hackett Rick D. , Cui Xun , Zhang Yiming 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine Chinese traditionality as a predictor of applicants' procedural fairness perceptions in selection, and both its direct and indirect relationship with applicants' recommending behavior, job performance and turnover intention three to four months post hire. Traditionality, as a moderator of perceptions‐outcomes relationships, is also tested.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data of 218 supervisor‐subordinate dyads were collected from Mainland Chinese organizations. Data were gathered in two waves, with demographic and traditionality measures taken at time 1, and supervisory ratings of performance, recommending behavior and intention to turnover taken at time 2.FindingsOne component of traditionality alone (Respect for Authority) positively predicted applicants' procedural fairness perceptions. These perceptions, in turn, predicted recommending behavior (+), job performance (+) and turnover intentions (−). There were also direct relationships between Respect for Authority and both job performance (+) and turnover intention (−). The data failed to support the moderating effect of Chinese traditionality on the relationships between procedural fairness perceptions and outcome variables.Research limitations/implicationsDespite the methodological strengths of this study, the study is cross‐sectional in nature which weakens causal inferences regarding the relationships in the theoretical model. Moreover, the paper does not investigate empirically the concrete mechanisms from Chinese traditionality to fairness perceptions and from fairness perceptions to outcome variables, since its foci are the predicting and moderating roles of Chinese traditionality.Originality/valueThe paper's findings underscore the importance of Respect for Authority as the key and only component of Chinese traditionality that predicts procedural justice perceptions and worker outcomes.
Servant leadership: a preferred style of school leadership in Singapore
Authors: Zhang Yenming , Lin Tzu‐Bin , Fong Foo Suan 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe concept of “servant leadership” becomes increasingly relevant in organizations while the “authoritative leadership” style continues to be in place as one of the effective styles. The purpose of this paper is to explore which leadership style is perceived a preferred one in the public sector in Singapore. Empirical data come from a survey with school leaders in several school clusters in Singapore, with instruments designed by the researchers.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is written up on the data drawn from the authors' research project. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis approaches were applied to analyzing the preference between “Servant leadership” and “Authoritative leadership” styles.FindingsIt was found in the study that servant leadership is more acceptable than authoritative leadership and that servant leadership is more effective because it reflects a better use of leaders' power. The findings are displayed in this paper to demonstrate comparisons in the acceptability of servant and authoritative styles.Practical implicationsThe paper demonstrates the perceptions of organizational members towards the leadership styles with positive impact on their professional life. Drawing on the insights from the analyses, the paper provides organizational leaders with insights on the relevance and effectiveness of their leadership styles.Originality/valueThe paper is original and is the product of empirical research, with instruments designed by the researchers.
Strategies and techniques to future‐proof the energy performance of housing developments
Authors: Georgiadou Maria‐Christina , Hacking Theophilus 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate “best practice” building strategies and sustainability‐oriented techniques and tools used to assess the energy performance of housing developments. The objective is to propose guidelines that can integrate futures thinking into the selection of energy‐related design responses, such as materials, building components and energy systems, from the early project stages.Design/methodology/approachAn interdisciplinary approach is adopted with the inclusion of social, economic and environmental aspects of the energy supply and demand. A multiple case study approach is employed, which focuses on the residential sector of European mixed‐use developments that represent sustainable communities of “best practice”.FindingsThe investigation of “best practice” housing developments reveals that the majority of design responses cover mainstream environmental design strategies. Energy efficiency measures are still the “low hanging fruit” towards meeting the sustainability objectives. In addition, established sustainability‐oriented techniques and tools used focus mostly on projections of almost certain facts rather than explorations of a portfolio of plausible futures.Originality/valueThe paper represents a shift away from the short‐term mindset that still dominates design and construction practices. It provides an overview of building strategies and decision‐support techniques and tools for improving and incentivising sustainable energy solutions over the long term.
A methodology for evaluating energy efficient office refurbishments as life cycle investments
Authors: Hertzsch Eckhart , Heywood Christopher , Piechowski Mirek 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a methodology to improve decision making about investments that reduce buildings' energy consumption.Design/methodology/approachA three‐stage methodology was developed and tested to analyse an existing Australian office building's energy use, its energy rating, and its life cycle investment. In total, seven cases of sets of improvements were modelled for energy performance. Their investment value was evaluated using a life cycle‐based analysis across several investment options.FindingsA holistic approach to investment shows that the most effective sustainable refurbishments need not be the most expensive. Optimised investment can take advantage of the timing of both re‐investment in component renewal and efficiency gains from the refurbishment. Furthermore, relatively small changes in income can offset capital expenditure for refurbishments and protect against obsolescence.Originality/valueMuch work on sustainable refurbishments rarely considers the investment basis, across a life cycle, of that expenditure, generally seeing them as a cost and rarely considers the optimal time for that expenditure in the asset life cycle. This paper addresses both concerns.
Energy consumption and attitudes for the promotion of sustainability in buildings
Authors: Maleviti Eva , Mulugetta Yacob , Wehrmeyer Walter 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the effect of attitudes in promoting sustainable operations in hotels. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the interaction between the users' behaviour and the way energy is consumed in Greek hotels in a long‐term period.Design/methodology/approachIn total, two scenarios are developed, using the Long Range Energy Alternative Planning software (LEAP). Each scenario exhibits different findings proposing significant, but easy to apply alterations to hotels. The first one is the Business as Usual (BaU) scenario, and it is developed based on the current trends in energy use in hotels. The second is the Policy scenario, which is developed based on the existing legislative framework, Greek and EU. Through interviews with open‐ended questions, hoteliers' responses reveal their views and attitudes in energy initiatives, along with the level of information they have on the existing energy legislation – Greek and European – to reduce energy consumption in buildings.FindingsThis research project, aims at identifying the hoteliers' views in applying energy efficiency measures in their facilities. The BaU scenario displays the current energy consumption in hotels, without policy interventions. The Policy scenario displays the effectiveness of each proposed measure in all services offered in hotels. This analysis provides recommendations in order to improve the current energy framework.Practical implicationsThis methodology provides the development of a model that combines the existing energy measures considering also the end‐users' behaviour. It shows the areas that need to change in order to reduce energy consumption in the whole population of Greek hotels. It is a process that could be applied easily in other countries, not only in Greece.Originality/valueThis paper is a generic research analysis. The data collection has been selected for the first time from the sample of hotels. This type of research has not been developed previously in Greek hotels, since attitudes, energy consumption and measures have not been combined previously, in order to promote sustainable operations in hotels.
Transportation corridors and cointegration of residential natural gas prices
Authors: Arano Kathleen , Velikova Marieta 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe US natural gas industry has gone through regulatory changes and consequently restructuring over the last 40 years, in an effort to be more market driven. The purpose of this paper is to present an economic analysis of price cointegration in the US natural gas industry as a result of industry restructuring.Design/methodology/approachIn particular, this paper tests if access to the same major pipeline transportation corridor translates to cointegration of residential natural gas prices.FindingsResults indicate a high degree of cointegration for States within the same transportation corridor and a greater percentage of State residential prices are cointegrated post the period of full wellhead deregulation (post 1993) versus the transitional period (1989‐1992). In fact, within the Southwest to Southeast transportation corridor, 100 percent of the price‐pairs examined were cointegrated.Originality/valueThe paper shows that the combination open access as a result of restructuring, complemented with an expansive and integrated transportation and distribution network, have likely increased the overall efficiency in the industry.
E‐collaboration: new productivity tool for the twenty‐first century and beyond
Authors: Bidgoli Hossein 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this article is twofold. The first is to be able to understand the technical capabilities of e‐collaboration systems from their inception to the present time and their possible future capabilities. The study examines the capabilities of 11 such systems. The article's second purpose is to be able to understand the reasons for the popularity and widespread utilization of e‐collaboration technologies by a large number of organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted literature review and also examined the technical manuals and technical features of 11 leading collaboration platforms. These collaboration tools were also used hands‐on. Selected users of these systems were also interviewed in order to find out their opinions regarding the usability and functionality of these systems.FindingsAfter careful review of the literature and analyzing the technical capabilities of 11 e‐collaboration systems the finding of this study was the understanding of and the reasons for the popularity and widespread utilization of e‐collaboration technologies by a wide variety of organizations. Another finding of this study was a clear understanding of different generations of e‐collaboration technologies and the expected capabilities and features of the future generations of these systems.Originality/valueThis paper has significant value for practitioners and organizations that are either using e‐collaboration technologies in their day‐to‐day operations or attempting to employ these tools in order to improve productively and competitiveness and achieving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Dysfunctional leadership: organizational cancer
Authors: Dandira Martin 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to help managers and leaders with the necessary information to implement a cure for poor organizational performanceDesign/methodology/approachThe author has conducted research in organizations and has found out that many organizations are being affected by dysfunctional leadership, which is acting as a cancer, eating up many organizations.FindingsDysfunctional leadership has been found to be the cancer that eats many organizations.Practical implicationsBest practices are provided to cure challenges caused by bad leadership.Originality/valueThis paper gives practical advice from situations in organizations and helps organizations to identify signs of bad leadership and how they can be cured.
From traditional to Islamic marketing strategies
Authors: Tournois Laurent , Aoun Isabelle 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the foundations of an Islamic market oriented cultural approach regarding its possible implementation by non‐Muslim firms.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a critical review of existing literature on Islamic marketing and branding. Related market oriented strategies (from a cultural perspective) are discussed regarding their possible implementation by non‐Muslim firms, particularly in the context of Lebanon.FindingsIt is found that the theoretical foundations and the results of existing research hold back the understanding and implementation by Western firms and marketers of Islamic marketing principles.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper presents only conceptual arguments; it does not include empirical examination at this stage. A quadrad is finally proposed in order to validate these arguments.Practical implicationsWestern businesses are faced with many dilemmas when it comes to taking decisions based, in particular, on the understanding and the implementation of marketing with an Islamic root. The major challenge lies in responding successfully to the needs and requirements of Muslim customers through complying with Islamic principles and practices without alienating non‐Muslim customers.Originality/valueMost of the existing research on Islamic marketing concerns Muslim firms, but few Western firms, when targeting both Muslim and non‐Muslim populations. The paper stresses the importance of expanding the frontiers of recent work on Islamically‐rooted market oriented strategies with reference to conceptual foundations of “traditional” marketing strategies through the value creation goal. Finally, the paper questions the relevance of the traditional dichotomy between global standardization and localization.
Competition law and policy for the EU banking sector in a period of increased economic uncertainty
Authors: Kapsis Ilias 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to discuss the long‐term impact of the current financial and economic crisis on competition in the European Union (EU) banking sector.Design/methodology/approachThe article first discusses the long term role of competition in the banking sector, commenting on policy developments prior to the crisis. Then the impact of the crisis is discussed focusing on two main areas of policy state: aids and bank regulation and supervision. The article culminates with the conclusions.FindingsThe main findings about state aids are that the efforts of the Commission to ensure that aided companies would not use the government support to distort competition seem to be working. However, given that the full impact on competition of these aids may take years to be felt, the Commission should be prepared to take action where necessary to ensure that competition will be protected. The provision of state aids could not have been avoided due to the grave systemic risks associated with bank failures. In respect of regulation and supervision, the article concluded that there is a lot of work to be done in this area to ensure that mistakes that led to the crisis will not be repeated but also that there is need for the Commission to ensure that the reforms to the regulatory and supervisory architecture do not occur at the expense of competition.Originality/valueThe article contains proposals about policy adjustments, thus contributing to the ongoing debate about the role of competition policy in the efforts to address the impact of the crisis.
The digital copyright time bomb in the BRIC economies, some ideas from the UK for the Indian market
Authors: Wing Mark 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this work is to provide an overview of the current debate over copyright piracy and its control in Western countries, especially the use of graduated response laws in countries like the UK, and provide some thoughts and lessons on better responses that may be adopted in countries like India where evidence suggests the market in broadband access is rapidly developing, with associated piracy implications.Design/methodology/approachThe work provides an overview of the current legal issues surrounding copyright piracy, and the most recent response of graduated response laws, together with the flaws in such responses. The author suggests through a coordinated strategy comprising four elements which will increase the success of on‐line businesses involving copyright works (particularly film and music) in attracting people who may traditionally turn to piracy.FindingsSubstantial losses as high as 40 per cent of revenues are reported by some copyright industries due to on‐line piracy. The legal responses so far have proved to be largely ineffective due to problems the author identifies. Further, the latest legal responses such as graduated response will also fail for reasons the author elaborates. It is argued that it is time to take a different more pragmatic and coordinated approach to on‐line piracy.Practical implicationsIf the suggested copyright exploitation strategy is adopted and successful, legitimate copyright businesses may start to take market share from piracy and considerably increase their revenues.Originality/valueThe authors model with four interdependent pillars or legs postulates that a successful on‐line copyright business must have a fully coordinated, realistic and pragmatic approach to maximising revenues and minimising losses, as it is clear that legal regulation per se appears to be inadequate to this task.
Prevailing issues in legal education within management and business environments
Authors: Mytton Elizabeth , Gale Chris 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of prevailing issues in UK legal education in terms of current developments and changing patterns.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is designed to bring together a range of perspectives which inform how legal education is changing in terms of key spheres of influence. The authors are directly involved with the Committee of Heads of University Law Schools in the UK and also have extensive experience of managing law programmes in business and management environments. This experience provides a dynamic opportunity to lead ideas for change whilst being at the forefront of policy and strategy.FindingsGlobalisation of legal, business and management education indicates that the stimuli operating in one jurisdiction are not without response to others. Universities are subject to external influences which impact on the extent to which law schools are able to operate. Political, social, economic and technological factors shape the nexus between external factors and internal spheres of influence. In many ways, law schools appear well‐placed within business or management schools to maximise opportunities to lead change most effectively. This wider perspective provides the ability to transcend local influences and create a more contemporary environment in which to enhance legal education in a global context.Originality/valueThe value of this paper is to highlight current challenges for those in positions of policy‐making and strategic responsibility in law schools. It provides an awareness of prevailing issues in order to inform thinking about how best to position legal education given the changing influences which shape legal education in a global context.
The validity of adjudicators' determinations containing errors of law
Authors: Coggins Jeremy K. , Donohoe Steve 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the development of English Law and the Law in New South Wales, Australia in statutory adjudication concerning judicial review of adjudicators' errors in law.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopts a black‐letter law approach focussing on recent decisions and their effect on statutory adjudication.FindingsFollowing the commencement of statutory adjudication in the UK, the English courts swiftly supported the new “pay now, argue later”, rapid form of dispute resolution by holding adjudication to be a private dispute resolution process akin to expert valuation. As such, the English courts have consistently held that adjudicators operate within their jurisdiction even though they may err on points of law, as long as such errors were committed in the course of attempting to answer a question they were contractually authorised to consider. The courts' position in New South Wales (NSW), however, has differed considerably. In NSW, the first Australian State to introduce statutory adjudication, the courts' position with respect to errors of law on the face of the record made by an adjudicator, who had jurisdiction to enter on the inquiry, in the course of making their determination has been somewhat tortuous. Contrary to the initial position following commencement of statutory adjudication, the paper concludes that it may now be more difficult to enforce an adjudicator's determination which contains an error of law in England than in NSW.Originality/valueThis paper compares the development of adjudication law in England with that of one state in Australia. The different directions that the law has taken in these jurisdictions will be of interest to academic and practitioners not only in England and Australia but to other jurisdictions where statutory adjudication has been introduced or where legislation is being considered. To the authors knowledge no previous study of this kind has been carried out previously.
Selective licensing and resident satisfaction in social housing: a UK case study
Authors: Sidoli del Ceno Julian 
Published: June 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine empirically the effects of selective licensing on an area of social depravation. The paper consciously focuses solely on the views and perspectives of the residents as opposed to that of the landlord or housing professional.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a series of structured qualitative interviews with a statistically significant percentage of residents in the given area.FindingsThe selective licence has had some limited but positive effects on the well‐being of the residents. Standards of property management and perceptions of anti‐social behaviour had also improved to a degree. It was clear, however, that many residents could not distinguish the selective licensing process from more generic local authority intervention. Many residents reported an increase in their “self‐esteem” due to the interventions of the local authority, however labelled.Originality/valueThe paper provides original data on the attitudes and perspectives of residents in an area of selective licensing. This is an area of current interest that has yet to receive sustained attention. Whilst centred on legislation in England and Wales its findings and discussion are relevant in other jurisdictions facing similar issues.