bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Junior doctors and service improvement
Authors: Garrard Francesca 
Published: July 2012

PurposeIn these cash‐stricken times, healthcare commissioners are calling for all staff to deliver more for less. In the UK, there is a growing focus on involving junior doctors in this change. This paper seeks to address these issues.Design/methodology/approachThis article considers the barriers in involving doctors in training in change and mentoring future clinical leaders, based on the observations of a junior doctor.FindingsThere are many barriers between management and junior doctors, including the invisibility of junior doctor work and the transient nature of their employment. However, the next step is to go beyond a simply audit requirement, to encourage service improvement training as part of the postgraduate curriculum. This will only happen if journals, conference organisers and other agencies incentivise complex service evaluation projects, by providing opportunities for presentation and publication.Research limitations/implicationsIt is important to look beyond a four‐month rotation and consider the many years service doctors will give to the NHS. Junior doctors need to be mentored through projects that focus more on the process of change, rather than completion of the audit cycle. This will mentor future leaders, but also give juniors an understanding of their organisational role and the demands of service.Originality/valueThis article provides an interesting perspective on the difficulties faced by a junior and view on steps to improving the links between service and training.
A rapid matrix mentoring pilot
Authors: Finney Sherry , MacDougall Judy , Lou O'Neill Mary 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThis case study aims to report on the effectiveness of a matrix mentoring pilot project in a healthcare setting and its ability to build managerial competencies and enhance levels of employee engagement.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a mixed‐method design with pre and post pilot evaluation phases. Focus groups were held with both mentee and mentor groups. Mentees also completed questionnaires that assessed their levels of managerial competency and engagement.FindingsMentees who engaged in a matrix mentoring pilot reported increased levels of managerial and leadership competencies, and employee engagement. Additionally, mentees realized greater exposure to managerial roles and responsibilities and experienced personal development and growth as a result of individual project assignments.Research limitations/implicationsThe small sample size is the main limitation of this project. However, it was a pilot within a case study organization and one of the objectives was to learn from the experience.Practical implicationsMentors and mentees reported positive feedback. Mentors were able to assess the capacity and interest of future potential leaders and mentees gained exposure to managerial competencies.Originality/valueThe originality of this research is found in the application of a matrix mentoring approach. Typically, mentoring programs match one mentor with one mentee. A team of mentors worked with each of the mentees and engaged in exposing the participants to a range of competencies. The literature suggests that managerial competencies in a complex setting, like healthcare, need to be diverse. This research presents one possibility for building such a range of abilities.
Jordanian nurses' job satisfaction and intention to quit
Authors: Abu Raddaha Ahmad H. , Alasad Jafar , Albikawi Zainab F. , Batarseh Khulood S. , Realat Eman A. , Saleh Asia A. , Froelicher Erika S. 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThis study aimed to identify factors that influenced job satisfaction and dissatisfaction, and the intention of staff nurses to quit nursing in three Jordanian healthcare delivery sectors.Design/methodology/approachA cross‐sectional design was used to answer the research aims. A purposive sample of 180 critical care nurses in three hospitals during 2007 was used. Nurses completed a self‐administered questionnaire consisting of demographic items, a job satisfaction survey, as well as a question eliciting the intention to quit. The authors used descriptive and inferential statistics, ANOVA, correlational, regression and post‐hoc tests to analyze the data.FindingsThe grand mean for satisfaction for all nurses was 3.44 (±0.51) out of 6. They reported being highly satisfied with the item “I like the people I work with”, and reported the least satisfaction with the item “I have too much to do at work”. The mean value for nurses' intention to quit was 2.56 (±0.89) out of 4, with 59 per cent reporting that they “Likely” or “Very Likely” intended to leave their workplace. The nurses' level of job satisfaction significantly predicted their intention to leave their workplace (F=32.1, p < 0.001).Practical implicationsThe results can be used as a basis for decision making and future planning. Results also highlight the need to emphasize positive factors to enhance employees' satisfaction and to brainstorm solutions for improving job satisfaction and retaining nurses.Originality/valueThe study addressed an important clinical concern at a time of sparse research literature in Jordan. The findings are noteworthy and important for the delivery of proper nursing care that would lead to improved health status for the society.
Measuring the affordability of housing association rents in England: a dual approach
Authors: Tang Connie P.Y. 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to compare relative levels of rental affordability across the English housing association sector.Design/methodology/approachA total of two methods, rent‐to‐income ratio and residual income standards (poverty‐line and budget standard), are used to maximise their strengths and complement their weaknesses in measuring rental affordability.FindingsThe rent‐to‐income ratio analysis identified that housing association rents were generally affordable. However, the residual income analyses using two different minimum acceptable standards suggested some scepticism in this regard. In particular, both analyses confirmed the affordability problem in London where nearly half of existing housing association tenants had disposable household incomes that were well below the poverty‐line as well as the largest rent‐to‐income ratio. Both analyses also confirmed that lone parents were more likely than average households to have an affordability problem.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitations of this study are the small sample size of existing housing association tenants and different definitions of incomes, and subsequently different residual income measures for existing and new tenants. However, this study demonstrates that when examining the affordability of housing for the poorest households, multiple overlapping measures of affordability are likely to be more reliable than any single measure.Originality/valueThe paper is an empirical attempt to use a combination of two affordability measures to examine the affordability problem of social tenants in the English housing association sector. It is also unusual in the scientific literature to use different data sources to obtain household incomes for different types of housing association tenants.
Does China face a housing affordability issue? Evidence from 35 cities in China
Authors: Kuang Weida , Li Xiaowei 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the degree of housing affordability in China's 35 large and medium cities. Furthermore, this paper investigates the relationship between housing affordability and the house prices using data from China's 35 large and medium cities from 1996 to 2007.Design/methodology/approachThis paper constructed the housing affordability index and classified cities in terms of their housing affordability degree. OLS, unit root test and cointegration test have also been used in the empirical test section.FindingsThe results exhibit that the housing price has played a more important role in housing affordability than household income. Thereby, decreasing housing price is more important than household income to alleviate the housing affordability problem. Meanwhile, housing size has exerted a great impact on housing affordability. Accordingly, developing more affordable houses is an alternative to mitigate the housing affordability issue in China. In addition, it is also found that the housing reform facilitates the housing affordability issue due to the low sale price of the public houses; the population growth rate and geographic locations have no significant impact on the housing affordability.Research limitations/implicationsIn terms of the research limitations, the heterogeneity factor may be introduced considering the regional heterogeneity of cities in China. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to test the propositions with enriched datasets.Practical implicationsPractical implications are that decision‐makers in government should pay close attention to the risk of the housing bubble. That is, the soaring house price was driven by investment instead of by the demand side.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to defining the dynamic upper boundary of the percentage of housing expenditure to income ratio via Engel's coefficient using the housing market data of 35 large and medium cities in China from 1996 to 2007.
A better method to estimate price change in single family housing
Authors: Epley Donald 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to estimate that price appreciation for single‐family sales data for the complete population of deed recordings in one metro area using median comparisons is statistically more accurate in capturing local fluctuations than the repeat sale sample approach published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The median comparison method becomes the optimal method of choice due to its simplicity and ease in interpretation. The electronic access to court house records means that the complete population of data should be used to extract a community price trend in lieu of samples.Design/methodology/approachLocal deed recordings for residential housing were compared to repeat sale results from the Federal Finance Housing Admin. The goal is to measure housing price appreciation.FindingsAppreciation measured by local deed recordings captures house price variance better than repeat sales taken from mortgage applications.Research limitations/implicationsA median to median comparison with local sales prices should be used in lieu of a national statistic using mortgage applications.Practical implicationsThis project provides a more accurate method to assess price appreciation. Repeat sales are not appropriate especially in smaller metro areas.Social implicationsEvery individual and financial institution needs to know the value of its housing asset. The method shown is the best available.Originality/valueThe results have huge implications for the academic community where many regression equations are based on repeat sales.
Film making and government management: an exploratory international study
Authors: Jensen Rodney 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this research has been to compile an up to date survey of the management methods of the film and television industries used by local and regional government agencies in international production centres. It was intended that the results of the survey would clarify differences in mode of operation and governance and the factors that may contribute to their “attractiveness” from the point of view of the film production market.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology used a combination of written questions and telephone interviews to elicit responses from selected agencies in English‐speaking countries. A typology of different management approaches has been prepared on the basis of the survey data.FindingsThe main findings are that the primary government role is connected with film production management, yet very limited evidence has been found for proactive spatial/economic planning support for the industry by local or regional government.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitations of the research relate to the smallness of the sample and the difficulty, in some cases, of eliciting meaningful responses. The implications of the findings are considered to be of considerable relevance to desirable modes of governance, the need for planning reform, and ways in which production management processes can be better streamlined. The potential role for local or regional government in adopting practices more in tune with market requirements has considerable implications for the creative and cultural economy, and the findings are of relevance to government decision makers and senior policy staff.Social implicationsThe social implications are indirect and theoretical as they relate to improvements in the cultural landscape of spatial industry clusters. They have not been examined in this paper.Originality/valueThis research program is considered to have originality in that it bridges distinct areas of inquiry usually dealt with by separate professions or skill‐sets (film production, governance and management). Its originality is supported by the limited data discovered in the literature on this combination of topics.
Is Tehran a knowledge city?
Authors: Monnavarian Abbas , Mosakhani Mohammad , Akbari Mahdie 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify general success factors (GSFs), key success factors (KSFs) and critical success factors (CSFs) needed to change Tehran to a Knowledge City (KC).Design/methodology/approachThe paper briefly reviews the literature related to KCs, and especially the factors necessary for a KC. Through the review of the literature GSFs are identified, followed by statistical evidence to determine which one of the GSFs are KSFs and which can be considered as CSF or competency factors (CF).FindingsThe findings of the research indicate that there are 27 relevant items and seven main factors as GSFs for changing Tehran to a KC. Also, the authors find that all seven GSFs are both KSFs and CSFs.Research limitations/implicationsAs the research is limited to a specific city, the findings cannot be generalized. Also, limited familiarity of the concept of KCs by practitioners and academic members can be considered as another limitation of the study.Practical implicationsThis study is of benefit to those authorities/agencies trying to change Tehran to a KC.Originality/valueThe paper provides insights to different dimensions of KCs, and has identified GSFs, KSFs and CSFs for a city that intends to become a KC.
Expo 2010 Shanghai China: a signature chapter of the Huangpu Riverfronts Trilogy
Authors: Deng Ying , Poon S.W. 
Published: July 2012

PurposeOver decades, mega‐events have enjoyed increasing global popularity as catalysts of significant urban renewal both on and beyond the event grounds. Nevertheless, although some mega‐events are exemplary in their transformation of some places, post‐event failure of others highlight a lack of long‐range planning. Yet, such a paradoxical relationship between spectacularity and sustainability has, so far, received little in‐depth analysis. Building upon the Yin‐Yang theory, the purpose of this paper is to identify the Triple‐C gap and argues that planning for mega‐event led renewals (MELRs) is an issue of dualism rather than dichotomy.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopts the multiple‐case study approach. Two methodological steps are taken to seek a greater understanding of the issue at global and local scales. One is a review of eight mega‐event cases in the West to identify post‐event sustainability challenges. The other explores these challenges through an examination of the Expo 2010 development as a chapter of the Huangpu Riverfronts Renewal in Shanghai China.FindingsThe eight historical cases and Expo 2010 unanimously challenge the dichotomy between event staging and post‐event sustainability. It is therefore high time for future client organizations to rethink how to find a convergence.Practical implicationsWith lessons drawn, the article concludes that planning an MELR should be pre‐post oriented and serve as a catalyst for broader‐scale improvements.Originality/valueThis pioneering study constitutes a much‐needed reference for future mega‐event hosts to rethink their commitment to MELDs, which will hopefully spark more interdisciplinary interest.
Human competences that facilitate adaptation to climate change: a research in progress
Authors: Kerry Jackie , Pruneau Diane , Blain Sylvie , Langis Joanne , Barbier Pierre‐Yves , Mallet Marie‐Andrée , Vichnevetski Evgueni , Therrien Jimmy , Deguire Paul , Freiman Viktor , Lang Mathieu , Laroche Anne‐Marie 
Published: July 2012

PurposeFor communities threatened by current or impending climate change, adaptation is becoming a necessity. Although little research has been done on human competences so far, this research shows that some appear to facilitate the adaptation process. The purpose of this multiple‐case study is to identify adaptive competences demonstrated by two groups of Canadian citizens: municipal employees in a coastal community and farmers.Design/methodology/approachAs part of workshops based on a problem solving process, the two groups analyzed the impacts of climate change in their field of work and geographical area, chose a problem related to these impacts, suggested and then implemented adaptation measures. The municipal employees worked on sea level rise, whereas the farmers focused on poor soil quality, which makes it vulnerable to bad weather.FindingsBy thematically analyzing the verbatim transcripts of the workshops and by building narratives, the authors were able to identify similar adaptive competences in both groups: local knowledge, futures thinking, hindsight, risk prediction, critical thinking, decision‐making, and problem solving (highlighting key problem components, suggesting solutions, and identifying constraints). However, two competences were chiefly found in the group composed of farmers: optimism and openness to novelty.Originality/valueThis study is one of the first to lead to recommendations regarding the pedagogical support of citizens during an adaptation process to climate change. These recommendations might be helpful in many communities where adaptation to climate change is a pressing issue.
Social and institutional dimensions of climate change adaptation
Authors: Peñalba Linda M. , Elazegui Dulce D. , Pulhin Juan M. , Victor O. Cruz Rex 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe Philippines is among the countries vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change. However, many local government units (LGUs) and the people themselves are not aware of the climate change phenomenon and do not have the capacity to undertake appropriate climate change adaptation measures. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the climate change adaptation strategies of communities and LGUs and the barriers and recommendations to enhance their adaptive capacity.Design/methodology/approachThe study covered five communities vulnerable to climate change impacts. Information on extreme climatic events and their impacts and adaptation strategies undertaken were gathered through focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews. LGU staff members were assisted in the preparation of their climate change adaptation plan (CCAP).FindingsThe LGUs and communities have low adaptive capacity and employed temporary adaptation strategies. Strong social cohesion and spontaneous collective action are factors that could enhance the communities' adaptive capacity. The pursuit of awareness raising and capacity building activities on climate change phenomena, alternative livelihood, preparedness and adaptation possibilities, technology and infrastructure development and collective action, which are critical adaptive capacity enhancement factors were laid‐out in the CCAP.Originality/valueThe paper presents the barriers that constrain the adaptive capacity of communities and LGUs, the recommended adaptive capacity enhancement measures to overcome these barriers and the highlights of the CCAP jointly prepared by the partner LGUs and scientists.
Degree of openness and inflation targeting policy: model of a small open economy
Authors: Bousrih Jihene 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to deal with the dynamics of a Neo‐Keynesian model applied to a small open economy, in order to show the impact of commercial openness on the choice of the optimal inflation target.Design/methodology/approachThe author uses a neo‐Keynesian model with calibration for Chile.FindingsThe results show that there is a relation between the degree of openness and the type of inflation targeting policy.Originality/valueThe originality of the paper is to use a neo‐Keynesian model to deal with a small open economy, which uses inflation targeting as a monetary rule.
US banks' capitalization speed‐of‐adjustment: a microeconometric approach
Authors: Drakos Konstantinos 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate whether there are any differences in the capitalization speed‐of‐adjustment across regulatory capitalization buckets of commercial banks in the USA, for the period 2002‐2009.Design/methodology/approachThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) monitors banks' capital ratio using the bucketing approach. Thus, this discrete and ordered variable is modeled in the context of a partial adjustment specification, controlling for initial conditions and cross‐sectional heterogeneity. Parameters are estimated with the generalized dynamic random effects ordered probit technique that is flexible enough to allow for differential effects of covariates across capitalization categories.FindingsThe main result is that the speed of adjustment is monotonically increasing for banks belonging in lower capitalization buckets, after controlling for bank‐specific capitalization determinants. In addition, substantial differential impacts of capitalization drivers across regulatory buckets are uncovered.Practical implicationsThis an important finding both for regulators and market participants since it sheds light on a very crucial aspect of banks' behaviour.Originality/valueThis is the first paper that adopts the FDIC bucketing in the actual modelling. In addition, it uses the generalized dynamic random effects ordered probit technique in order to explore potential differential impact of capital ratio determinants across buckets.