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Towards flexible and lightweight integration of web applications by end‐user programming
Authors: Han Hao , Tokuda Takehiro 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a method to realize the flexible and lightweight integration of general web applications.Design/methodology/approachThe information extraction and functionality emulation method are proposed to realize the web information integration for the general web applications. All the processes of web information searching, submitting and extraction are run at client‐side by end‐user programming like a real web service.FindingsThe implementation shows that the required programming techniques are within the abilities of general web users, and without needing to write too many programs.Originality/valueA Java‐based class package was developed for web information searching/submitting/extraction, which users can integrate easily with the general web applications.
“Adjustment” of the independent expatriate – a case study of Doug
Authors: McKenna Steve 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the idea of expatriate adjustment through naturally occurring data. Specifically, through an investigation of three e‐mails sent to the author by a friend, Doug, the paper explores the notion that adjustment is a fluid concept and that through qualitative research methods it is possible to appreciate the expatriate experience in the context of an expatriate's “whole life” of experiences. This is in contrast to positivist approaches to the study of adjustment which offer limited snapshots of adjustment at particular moments in time.Design/methodology/approachThe paper investigates three e‐mails sent by Doug to the author. The e‐mails constitute a form of naturally occurring data, and through forms of narrative analysis the e‐mails are able to be examined to throw light on the process of expatriate adjustment.FindingsThe paper highlights ways in which qualitative research methods generally, and specifically when used in relation to expatriates, enable a fuller understanding of the processes of “adjustment” that expatriates experience and its relationship to their life as a “work in progress”. This type of research approach and analysis complements the more positivist study of expatriates. In some aspects it supports research findings on adjustment, but it serves to humanize the independent expatriate and their experience.Research limitations/implicationsThe research is a case study of only a single subject. The paper suggests the potential for using naturally occurring data in the study of expatriates and independent expatriates in particular.Practical implicationsStories of the experiences of expatriation offer insightful and “real” access to the lived experience of the expatriate. In this sense, they can be much more powerful than other forms of cross‐cultural training.Originality/valueThe paper highlights the importance of naturally occurring data and the need to consider “whole lives” in the past and present, of research “participants”.
An exploration of adolescent snacking conventions and dilemmas
Authors: Bech‐Larsen Tino , Boutrup Jensen Birger , Pedersen Susanne 
Published: November 2010

PurposeSnacking has been characterized as normatively unrestricted and identified as one of the main causes of adolescent obesity. The purpose of this paper is not to question the relation between obesity and snacking, but to ask to which extent adolescent snacking is socially unrestricted and to explore adolescent perceptions of the potential conventions and dilemmas involved in snacking.Design/methodology/approachReferring to previous research in food choice dilemmas and conventions, the paper starts out by discussing potential implications for adolescent snacking in different social contexts. Following this, the design, implementation and results of three focus groups, aiming at an exploration of adolescent snacking perceptions is described.FindingsBy identifying two distinct forms of adolescent snacking, i.e. “in‐between meals” and “fun snacks”, the results of the focus groups falsify the perception of snacking as socially unrestricted and offer some interesting insights into the conventions, personal dilemmas and intergenerational conflicts which characterize adolescent snacking.Social implicationsThe classification of snacking as unrestricted of social norms is both unwarranted and counterproductive to the understanding – and subsequently the mitigation – of the relation between snacking and obesity.Originality/valueApart from falsifying the classification of snacking as unrestricted of social norms, the study contributes by devising a focus group design for elicitation of social norms and dilemmas. Recognizing that the study is just a first step towards a comprehensive understanding of adolescent snacking and that facilitation of healthier snacking behaviors requires such an understanding, recommendations for further research are given.
Banking on the youth: the case for finer segmentation of the youth market
Authors: Foscht Thomas , Maloles Cesar , Schloffer Judith , Chia Swee‐Lim , “Jay” Sinha Indrajit 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the differences among the different subgroups of the youth market in the context of their financial interests and usage. The study examines what determined their choice of banks. It also looked at what factors influence their satisfaction, loyalty, and behavioral intentions with regard to their banking needs.Design/methodology/approachUsing a multiple‐item survey instrument, 242 Austrian respondents were queried on what factors affect their choice of banks, their choice of financial services, usage patterns, satisfaction, loyalty, and behavioral intentions. Descriptive analysis, factor analysis and cluster analysis were employed in the study. Different tests such as chi‐square tests, discriminant analysis and ANOVA were used to validate the chosen cluster solution.FindingsDifferences were found among the four clusters in terms of their interest in financial services, their usage, and their likelihood of switching. In addition, determinants of satisfaction, loyalty, and behavioral intention were primarily affected by satisfaction with employees and services rendered. The results indicate that as young people reach certain milestones, their needs become more multifaceted. Consequently, banks should be aware of these changing needs.Originality/valueThis paper treats the youth market as a heterogeneous group rather than homogenous as many studies usually treat this age cohort. Moreover, given that many banks are trying to “grow” markets, the paper looks at how the determinant factors change from one stage to another. Financial institutions will benefit from the insight derived from this paper in crafting their marketing strategies. It indicates what seems to be important to each age group in increasing their satisfaction level.
A study of financial awareness among youths
Authors: Nga Joyce K.H. , Yong Lisa H.L. , Sellappan Rathakrishnan D. 
Published: November 2010

PurposeCredit card bankruptcies in Malaysia trebled from 2006 to 2007 and study loan defaults increased by 103 percent in the same period. In response to this, the paper aims to investigate the level of general financial and product awareness among young adults. The two research questions addressed are: how do demographic factors (age, gender and education level) influence the general financial awareness, and whether undertaking a business degree promotes greater financial and product awareness amongst youth today.Design/methodology/approachA survey method was employed using a sample of 280 students at a private higher education institution in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. The study also develops valid and reliable scales for general financial awareness and financial product awareness. Hypothesis testing was conducted using multivariate analysis of covariance.FindingsThe findings of the study revealed that the level of education and majors influence general and financial product awareness among youths. Also, males were found to have higher levels of financial awareness compared to females.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research is required to investigate whether family background has an impact on personal finance knowledge.Practical implicationsBy identifying the specific areas where financial product awareness may be lacking, the paper may assist educators, regulators and financial institutions to design financial planning courses in helping youths to achieve greater financial freedom and be better equipped for retirement.Originality/valueThis paper also develops reliable and valid measurement scales for both general and financial product awareness which were not evident in previous studies. The paper's findings may prompt the educational institution and government authorities to be concerted in promoting financial planning awareness nationwide.
The influence of vicarious role models on purchase intentions of Botswana teenagers
Authors: Makgosa Rina 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate how vicarious role models such as television celebrities and entertainers influence purchase intentions of teenagers in Botswana.Design/methodology/approachA survey research design was used. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 200 senior secondary school students using a structured questionnaire. The measures used in the questionnaire were adapted from previous scales.FindingsThe results reflected that there is a relatively high level of vicarious role model influence of television celebrities and entertainers among teenagers in Botswana. Similarly, the results of regression analysis demonstrated that television celebrities and entertainers as vicarious role models positively influence teenagers' purchase intentions, especially their switching behavior and response to the problem.Research limitations/implicationsBy examining how vicarious role model influence of television celebrities and entertainers affects the purchase intentions of Botswana teenagers, this study has not only studied a cultural context that has not been investigated before but also enriches the existing body of research on how young consumers acquire purchase‐related behavior.Practical implicationsBased on the findings of the current study, marketers could safely use vicarious role models such as celebrities and entertainers when designing television advertisements aimed at the teenagers segment.Originality/valueIt is widely held that teenagers learn a significant proportion of their purchase behavior through direct and indirect contact. Hence, various socialization agents that influence teenagers' purchase behavior have been studied using western samples. The paper is one of the few that have contributed knowledge about how the purchase behavior of teenagers in an African context is influenced by television celebrities and entertainers as socialization agents.
The effect of Malaysian teenagers' ethnicities, influence strategies and family purchase decisions of mobile phones
Authors: Fikry Amily , Jamil Norina Ahmad 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThis paper aims to diagnose the differences among the Malaysian teenagers' ethnicities, influence strategies and family purchase decisions of mobile phones.Design/methodology/approachA total of 700 questionnaires were distributed to respondents aged 13 to 17 years in private secondary schools in Malaysia to analyze their influence in family purchase decisions. At the end of the paper, the research and practical implications are discussed and opportunities for future research are provided.FindingsMalaysian teenagers' ethnicities have no significant differences on family purchase decision and bargaining strategies. However, there is a significant difference between teenagers' ethnicity and persuasion strategies.Research limitations/implicationsResults are limited to the use of survey method that focuses on individual unit of analysis (i.e. teenagers) in private secondary schools only. This may limit the generalization of the study.Practical implicationsMarketers should consider using a marketing mix based on ethnic segmentation, especially when marketing mobile telecommunication products to Malaysian teenagers.Originality/valueThis paper shows that even though the influence of teenagers in family purchase decision has occurred for decades, very little attention has been given to understanding the behavior of the teen market in the context of a developing country, i.e. Malaysia. This paper attempts to provide new insights in understanding teenagers' behavior by examining the influence of Malaysian teenagers towards their family purchase decisions.
The state of the journal: four years of publication
Authors: Mukherjee Avinandan 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to reflect on the development and progression of the International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing and include comments on its future direction.Design/methodology/approachThe paper takes the approach of an essay format.FindingsThe journal has published key papers in pharmaceutical and healthcare research and continues to develop an interdisciplinary character with contributions from scholarly and practice‐oriented sources.Originality/valueThe paper provides a contemporary appraisal of the status and positioning of the journal.
Patients' willingness to pay for diabetes disease state management services in Australian community pharmacies
Authors: Hanna Andrew , White Lesley , Yanamandram Venkata 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine whether and how much patients would be willing to pay for diabetes disease state management (DSM) services in community pharmacies, and also to determine the relationships between willingness to pay (WTP) and different clinical/socio/demographic characteristics of patients.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 130 diabetic patients recruited from 14 pharmacies across Sydney, Australia completed self‐administered questionnaires. SPSS 16.0 was used to assess WTP in four scenarios (50 and 100 percent improvement in diabetes control after a 30 minute initial and 30 minute follow‐up consultation, respectively). Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques (regression) were used to analyse data.FindingsPatients are willing to pay a median of AUS$30 for 50 percent improvement and AUS$40 for 100 percent improvement per 30 minute initial consultation, and AUS$20 for 50 percent improvement and AUS$30 for 100 percent improvement per 30 minute follow‐up consultation. Although results varied across scenarios, WTP generally increased when: patients' income is greater than AUS$150,000; frequency of patients' diabetes‐related hospitalizations is between 2 and 4; and patients' perceptions of pharmacists' ability are higher. The remainder of the variables tested are not significantly associated with WTP.Practical implicationsThe findings demonstrate that most patients are willing to pay for diabetes DSM services in community pharmacies, and there is a great opportunity for pharmacies to expand their clinical services in this area.Originality/valueThe key contribution to the literature is the data relating to the willingness of Australian diabetic patients to pay for pharmacy‐delivered disease management support, and how this varies across people with different clinical/socio/demographic characteristics.
The adoption of technology orientation in healthcare delivery
Authors: Lee Olivia F. , Meuter Matthew L. 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the role of technology through the study of electronic health record system in delivering patient‐centered services. The goal is to identify the antecedents and consequences of adopting a technology orientation (TECHOR) approach in a large‐scale hospital and healthcare system.Design/methodology/approachA grounded approach is used whereby extensive literature review and field studies were conducted over a two‐year period. The three major field research activities included observation on hospital premises, semi‐structured interviews, and focus group discussions with hospital employees from a large‐scale hospital and healthcare system.FindingsThe findings reveal that TECHOR is institutionalized as a result of its demonstrated effectiveness in delivering patient‐centered services with improved cost effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and quality control.Research limitations/implicationsEmpirical testing of the presented framework is an important future research direction to validate the current qualitative investigation.Practical implicationsBy understanding the driving forces and consequences of TECHOR, healthcare managers can better understand and manage their technology initiatives. Such effort will help healthcare organizations to create new services in meeting evolving demands and establishing long‐lasting competitive advantage.Originality/valueThis paper fulfills a research gap by presenting a firm‐level construct crucial to successful planning and implementation of technology‐enabled health services.
How do customers and pharmacists experience generic substitution?
Authors: Gill Liz , Helkkula Anu , Cobelli Nicola , White Lesley 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe substitution of generic prescription medicines for branded medicines is being practiced in most westernised countries, with evidence of a strong focus on evaluating and monitoring its economic impacts. In contrast, the purpose of this paper is to explore the generic substitution experience of customers and pharmacists in a pharmacy practice setting.Design/methodology/approachThe study applied a phenomenological method using the narrative inquiry technique combined with critical event analysis, in order to understand the generic medicine experience as perceived by customers and pharmacists as key substitution actors. Interviews were conducted with 15 pharmacists and 30 customers in Australia, Finland and Italy, using a narrative inquiry technique combined with critical events and metaphors.FindingsThe findings show that customers, with poor awareness of generic prescription medicine when offered as a substitute, were likely to become confused and suspicious. Pharmacists related how they felt challenged by having to facilitate generic substitution by educating unaware customers, in isolation from both the prescribing doctor and the government/insurer. They also experienced frustration due to the mistrust and annoyance their customers displayed.Social implicationsThe findings suggest that to increase generic substitution, open dialogue is paramount between all the participants of this service network, along with the development of targeted promotional materials.Originality/valueLittle is known about how customers and pharmacists experience the service phenomenon of generic medicine substitution. This paper explores how the key actors at the point of substitution make sense of the process. Additionally, the methodology provides a technique for obtaining a deeper understanding of both the customer and pharmacist experience of generic medicine, along with insights into how the uptake of generic medicine might be improved.
Meaningful difficulties in the mapping of social enterprises
Authors: Dart Raymond , Clow Erin , Armstrong Ann 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to highlight conceptual and technical difficulties in mapping “social enterprise” and “social purpose business” organizations.Design/methodology/approachThis paper reflects on the design and administration of a social enterprise population survey in Ontario, Canada.FindingsNumerous approaches used to frame social enterprise organizations were seriously flawed and fundamentally problematic, and criteria to distinguish social enterprise from other organizations were seemingly arbitrary, unstable, or unworkable.Originality/valueThis paper both contributes to those attempting to empirically research social enterprise organizations, and to the broader discussion concerning whether social enterprise is usefully approached as a distinctive organizational form.
Challenging social enterprise debates in Bangladesh
Authors: Therese Hackett Michelle 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to highlight key issues for the social enterprise field in Bangladesh, which are not sufficiently addressed in current social enterprise debates and discourse.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reviews key economic and political debates in the current social enterprise literature. It then attempts to demonstrate how these are insufficient for critical analysis of social enterprise in Bangladesh. The paper draws on field research and literature on the Grameen social enterprises to inform this argument.FindingsThe paper finds that this review of the main debates in a Bangladeshi context raises many pertinent and urgent questions about the role of social enterprise in addressing: complex market failures; the boundaries of the field in the informal and formal sectors; the conflicts caused by contending political objectives and donor/creditor expectations; and broader development issues.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper focuses on the economic and political factors, which differ between Western and developing world environments. It does this with the specific example of the Grameen Energy and Grameen Bank social enterprises from Bangladesh. Whilst this is sufficient to support the paper's aim, it limits the scope of the findings.Originality/valueThis paper highlights a gap in the literature which has had little attention in academic or practitioner fields of social enterprise.
Ethical climate in nonprofit and government sectors: the case of Japan
Authors: Laratta Rosario 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThis is a study of ethical climates in nonprofit and government sectors in Japan, the aim of which is to determine the extent to which similarities (and differences) exist in ethical climate dimensions, what drives the differences and what are the implications for the sectors in this country.Design/methodology/approachUsing survey data and structural equation modeling techniques, the factors structure equivalence and measurement invariance of ethical climates in the two sectors were tested. The original sample was made by 1,012 participants (500 public officials and 512 nonprofit executive directors). Due to some missing values, a net sample of 441 questionnaires (for nonprofit) and 321 questionnaires (for government) were used for the final analysis.FindingsResults of this study indicate that there was a significant overlap in shared perception of all ethical climates in the two sectors. There should be an effort to continue building on these commonalities so as to provide an effective framework to build trusting relationships between the two sectors.Practical implicationsThis study provides important insights that would allow policy makers in government to better understand the implications of using nonprofit partners to deliver services. It would also provide a theoretical and empirical starting point from which government‐nonprofits relationships in Japan can be better understood.Originality/valueThis was the first time that such a type of research was conducted in Japanese nonprofit and government sectors. Furthermore, among all the empirical studies on ethical climate, this is based on one of the largest sample of respondents in both sectors.