bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dangerous liaisons?
Authors: Rodwell John , Fairbairn Linden 
Published: January 2008

PurposeMany university libraries are adopting a faculty liaison librarian structure as an integral part of their organization and service delivery model. This paper aims to examine, in a pragmatic way, the variations in the definition of the role of the faculty liaison librarian, the expectations of those librarians, their library managers and their clients and the impact of environmental factors. The faculty liaison librarian role is not entirely new, evolving from the traditional subject librarian and university special/branch library role. However the emerging role is characterized by a more outward‐looking perspective and complexity, emphasizing stronger involvement and partnership with the faculty and direct engagement in the University's teaching and research programs.Design/methodology/approachFollowing a review of the literature and other sources on the rationale and role of library liaison, the current developments, drivers and expectations are discussed.FindingsThe study finds that dynamic external and internal environments of universities are driving the evolution of library liaison, so the role description is still fluid. However, the breadth and weight of expectations is now such that the effectiveness and sustainability of the role has to be addressed.Practical implicationsWhile a dynamic, broader and more intensive role for the faculty liaison librarian is emerging, more thinking is needed about the extent of that role and its sustainability. What, for example, are the priorities for the faculty liaison librarian? What traditional activities can, and may, have to be abandoned? These considerations are necessary not only to guide the librarians, but also to help define the attributes and skills required for the position and to determine the institutional support it requires.Originality/valueThis is a contemporary critique of the well‐established, but diverse library service – the faculty liaison librarian structure.
Co‐located supplier clusters: forms, functions and theoretical perspectives
Authors: Reichhart Andreas , Holweg Matthias 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to develop a typology of co‐located supplier clusters, such as logistics centres or supplier parks, and second, to evaluate the theoretical perspectives at hand to investigate the co‐location phenomenon.Design/methodology/approachThe research encompasses 28 semi‐structured interviews with key operations executives from vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers and logistics service providers at nine co‐located supplier clusters, the findings of which are triangulated with secondary sources.FindingsThe investigation yields two main findings: first, a typology is proposed based on two key dimensions “spatial integration and infrastructure” and “local value‐added”. From a theoretical perspective, the paper further concludes that transaction cost economics is less suited for studying dedicated co‐location, and suggests that future investigations should focus on consolidating the contributions on the spatial dimension of sourcing configurations into a novel theoretical framework.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is based on an exploratory research design, investigating a selected number of co‐located supplier clusters only. While the research does not claim to provide a comprehensive survey of co‐located supplier clusters, it proposes a general categorisation that aims to provide a structure currently lacking further research into this phenomenon.Originality/valueA structured overview of the phenomenon of co‐located supplier clusters is provided, extending the existing morphological debate. Furthermore, the discussion of their theoretical foundations provides novel insights into this phenomenon as well as into the operational implications of value chain modifications in general, with the intention of guiding further research in this area.
Competencies in the 21st century
Authors: Boyatzis Richard E. 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show that development of competencies needed to be effective managers and leaders requires program design and teaching methods focused on learning. This is the introductory essay to this special issue of JMD.Design/methodology/approachCompetencies are defined and an overview is provided for the eight papers that will follow with original research on competencies, their link to performance in various occupations, and their development.FindingsEmotional, social and cognitive intelligence competencies predict effectiveness in professional, management and leadership roles in many sectors of society. In addition, these competencies can be developed in adults.Research limitations/implicationsAs an introductory essay, this lays the foundation for the papers in this issue.Practical implicationsCompetencies needed to be effective can be developed.Originality/valueDespite widespread application, there are few published studies of the empirical link between competencies and performance. There are even fewer published studies showing that they can be developed. This special issue will add to both literatures.
Social and emotional competencies predicting success for male and female executives
Authors: Hopkins Margaret M. , Bilimoria Diana 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore three research questions. Are there gender differences in the demonstration of emotional and social intelligence competencies? What is the relationship between emotional and social intelligence competencies and success, and does gender moderate that relationship? Are there differences between the most successful male and female leaders in their demonstration of these competencies?Design/methodology/approachThis study used a 360‐degree instrument to measure the demonstration of emotional and social intelligence competencies by top‐level executives in one financial services organization. Annual performance and potential assessments measured the participants' success. Regression analyses and tests of mean differences were used to analyze the research questions.FindingsThe results indicated that there were no significant differences between male and female leaders in their demonstration of emotional and social intelligence competencies. The most successful men and women were also more similar than different in their competency demonstration. However, gender did moderate the relationship between the demonstration of these competencies and success. Male leaders were assessed as more successful even when the male and female leaders demonstrated an equivalent level of competencies. Finally, distinctions were found between the most successful males and females and their typical counterparts.Research limitations/implicationsA field sample from one organization limits the generalizability of the results.Practical implicationsImplications for organizations and their leadership are discussed including the importance of a broad range of competencies used in assessments, the awareness of gender stereotypes and gender‐stereotypical behavior, and the acknowledgement of multiple measures of success.Originality/valueThis study highlights the moderating influence of gender between the demonstration of emotional and social intelligence competencies and success. Distinctions in competency demonstration between the most successful top‐level executives and the typical executives contribute to the literature and to leadership development practice.
Characteristics that distinguish outstanding urban principals
Authors: Williams Helen W. 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to focus on two research questions. First, what are the emotional and social intelligence competencies that distinguish outstanding from typical urban principals? Second, how do outstanding and typical urban principals conceptualize and adapt differently to their external organizational environment?Design/methodology/approachA criterion sample of 12 outstanding and eight typical principals was identified from a large Midwestern urban school district. Data from critical incident interviews and written questionnaires were collected. The quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed to identify the key characteristics that describe differences between the two performance groups.FindingsSignificant differences are found in both areas of inquiry. Outstanding principals demonstrate a broad and deep repertoire of competencies related to emotional and social intelligence. Twelve of the 20 competencies studied significantly differentiate outstanding and typical principals. In addition, the study found differences in how outstanding and typical principals conceptualize and adapt to their external organizational environment. Outstanding principals interact with a broader range of external groups and utilize a wider spectrum of boundary‐spanning strategies.Research limitations/implicationsA field sample from one urban school district limits the generalizability of the results.Practical implicationsUsefulness of the findings for school districts and universities is explored including the implications of a competency assessment and development approach for the recruitment, selection and preparation of principal candidates as well as leadership training for incumbent principals.Originality/valueThis study suggests that emotional and social intelligence is a critical factor in effective principal performance and is an important framework to examine in future research. The study provides a methodology that can be easily replicated in other urban districts.
Emotional intelligence competencies in the team and team leader
Authors: Stubbs Koman Elizabeth , Wolff Steven B. 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to examine the relationships among team leader emotional intelligence competencies, team level emotional intelligence, and team performance.Design/methodology/approachIt is argued here that the team leader's emotional intelligence (EI) will influence the development of group level emotional intelligence (GEI), which was measured by a team's emotionally competent group norms (ECGN). Second, it is hypothesized that the presence of ECGNs will positively influence group effectiveness. Data were collected from 422 respondents representing 81 teams in a military organization.FindingsResults show that team leader emotional intelligence is significantly related to the presence of emotionally competent group norms on the teams they lead, and that emotionally competent group norms are related to team performance.Research limitations/implicationsLimitations of this research include a narrow sample with the teams not being highly interdependent.Practical implicationsThis research provides implications for practice in three primary areas: development and sustainment of emotionally intelligent managers and leaders; development and sustainment of emotionally intelligent work groups; and establishment of organizational leaders at all levels to foster and support emotional competence throughout the organization.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the field by offering support for the effects the team leaders' emotional intelligence has on the teams they lead as well as by showing how team level emotional intelligence affects team performance. This study adds to the body of literature in what is considered a relatively new area of study. The four key contributions of this research are: this research shows that the leader's behaviors are important at the team level; this research further validates Wolff and Druskat's (forthcoming) ECGN theory by lending support for the ECGNs as well as offering alternative clustering ideas for the norms; ECGNs were shown to be related to performance; and lastly this research extends the knowledge base about emotions in groups.
Identifying competencies that predict effectiveness of R&D managers
Authors: Dreyfus Christine R. 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to determine the competencies that predict highly effective performance in R&D managers and to explore where, along their career and life, managers develop these competencies.Design/methodology/approachParticipants were 35 scientists and engineers working as first level managers at a major US government research center in the Mid‐West. Intended as a comprehensive inquiry into the competencies of R&D managers, three factors determined the design: establishing a criterion measure of performance to define Highly Effective and Typical groups; using a multi‐trait, multi‐method approach to measurement; and collecting data on competency development that preceded work history.FindingsNine variables were found to differentiate the two groups of managers. These were similar enough to collapse into two competencies: managing groups and interpersonal sensitivity. For the highly effective managers who demonstrated these two competencies, development of their capability began at young ages and prior to work experience. Effective and regular use of the two competencies occurred later in life and typically as a result of taking on leadership roles outside the work setting.Originality/valuePeople skills are important to effective management of R&D; technical ability is not enough to be a highly effective manager of R&D; differences in learning styles are important in learning interpersonal skills; people skills can be developed; development does not mean training; and activities outside work are important in developing leadership competencies.
Combination of body‐fitted and embedded grids for external vehicle aerodynamics
Authors: Tilch Ralf , Tabbal Ali , Zhu Ming , Decker Friedhelm , Löhner Rainald 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThis paper seeks to reduce the time it takes to perform external aerodynamic simulations without compromising accuracy. At present, cleaning up CAD data sets, in particular for undercarriage parts, takes several man‐weeks.Design/methodology/approachBody‐fitted and embedded mesh techniques are combined to obtain accurate external aerodynamic solutions for realistic car geometries with minimal user intervention. The key idea is to mesh with typical body‐fitted RANS grids the external shape of the vehicle, which is smooth and requires detailed physical modeling. The underhood and undercarriage are treated as embedded surfaces. The flow in this region is massively separated, requiring LES runs and isotropic grids. This makes it a suitable candidate for embedded grids.FindingsComparisons with body‐fitted and experimental data for a typical car show that this approach can yield drag predictions with an error less than 5 percent.Practical implicationsThe present approach reduces turnaround times for complete car geometries to one to two days, without compromising accuracy.Originality/valueTo the authors' knowledge, this is the first time such an approach has been tried and validated for external aerodynamics.
Fast computation of preloaded bolted circular joint aiming at fatigue bolt sizing
Authors: Leray Dimitri , Vadean Aurelian , Daidie Alain 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThis paper seeks to deal with a new modelization method which aims at fatigue sizing of preloaded bolted joints. Industrial design offices indeed need new models which, on the one hand, take bending of the bolts and geometrical non‐linearity into account and, on the other hand, run fast enough to be used for preliminary design stages. Usual sizing procedures derive from VDI recommendations, which makes them inaccurate. On the contrary, classical finite element methods are revealed to be very costly.Design/methodology/approachThe first task lies in reducing the physical problem down and model the structure using axisymmetrical elements. Then, the core of the method lies in modifying the stiffness matrix of a tube element, in order to modify the axial compression stiffness to the one used by preloaded assembly classical computations. Eventually, a 2D finite element model is programmed which takes advantage of the modified element. A mounting was built to reproduce the typical loading of a slewing bearing. Experimental tests were carried out in order to help analyse the problem and to check finite element simulation results.FindingsSample experimental results are presented which confirm the need for new models and validate the 2D model that was developed.Research limitations/implicationsThe new finite element, as well as the set of hypotheses that are used, appear to be usable for other bolted joints.Practical implicationsA software was produced for the industrial partners, which is usable by non FE‐specialists.Originality/valueThis work may serve as a basis for building fast and accurate finite element models of other types of bolted joints.
Framework for characterizing the design of VMI systems
Authors: Ståhl Elvander Mikael , Sarpola Sami , Mattsson Stig‐Arne 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to provide for the research community as well as for the practitioners measures that enable the evaluation, categorization and comparison of vendor managed inventory (VMI) systems.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, a framework is developed for characterizing the design of VMI systems based on a review of prior research and an empirical investigation of industry‐to‐industry VMI relationships in Sweden.FindingsThe proposed framework incorporates the main characteristics of VMI systems and serves as a tool for profiling VMI system designs and for facilitating the comparison and analysis of different VMI system configurations.Research limitations/implicationsThe Swedish industrial context in which the framework was tested should be taken into consideration when generalizing upon the findings.Practical implicationsVMI systems come in various shapes and setups, as a result of which the challenges related to their operation and management may differ significantly. This study addresses the issue by providing practitioners with a tool that helps them in the design and management of VMI systems.Originality/valueWhile categorizations and measures for the VMI systems exist in prior research, this study contributes by synthesizing the existing measures and testing them in empirical setting. The study contributes particularly to the research on VMI systems but also more broadly to the supply chain management research.
The effect of asset visibility on managing returnable transport items
Authors: Johansson Ola , Hellström Daniel 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a framework of the potential benefits of asset visibility in the context of returnable transport items (RTI), and uses the framework to examine the effect of asset visibility on the management of RTI systems.Design/methodology/approachA combined case study and simulation approach was used. A case study was performed to identify and understand how an existing RTI system is managed, while discrete‐event simulation was the method chosen to explore the potential effect of asset visibility.FindingsThe paper identifies cost aspects of implementing and operating RTI systems which may be influenced by asset visibility. The study implies that significant cost savings can be achieved through increased asset visibility, and highlights the importance of shrinkage and its impact on the operating cost of an RTI system. However, asset visibility alone is not enough; it requires proper actions and continuous management attention in order to attain the savings.Research limitations/implicationsThe results are derived from a single, combined case and simulation study.Practical implicationsThe combined methods proved to be an efficient way of assessing and quantifying the potential effect of asset visibility along with the associated uncertainty in the results.Originality/valueThe paper provides an improved understanding of the effect of asset visibility on the management of RTI systems and complements existing visibility literature.
Applying advanced planning systems for supply chain planning: three case studies
Authors: Jonsson Patrik , Kjellsdotter Linea , Rudberg Martin 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore how standardized advanced planning systems (APS) can be used for solving planning problems at tactical and strategic levels, and to identify the perceived effects of using APS.Design/methodology/approachMultiple case studies involving three cases using APS software for strategic network planning and master production scheduling are conducted. Comparative analysis explores how the planning situation, the model design and use of the APS impact the perceived planning effects.FindingsFindings show how APS support cost‐optimized strategic network design in one case and how efficiency, capacity utilization and delivery service problems were decreased in two cases using APS in global master planning processes. The cases show how APS supports cross‐functional integration and supply chain commitment to a common plan. Research directions are suggested about the feasibility of APS in situations with various planning complexities, how design of the optimization model creates complexity and affects the planning process, data gathering requirements when using APS, the role and design of the planning organization, and how to achieve positive planning effects, such as finding global optimum and single plan commitment.Research limitations/implicationsThe approach is descriptive and explorative. Only three cases are studied.Practical implicationsThe findings present experiences of APS usage and identify issues to consider when using APS and potential benefits to gain from usage.Originality/valueThe practical use of APS is low and the knowledge about how it impacts supply chain planning and performance is unexplored. The findings of this paper fill some of these gaps.
Taiwan's bicycle industry A‐Team battles Chinese competition with innovation and cooperation
Authors: Brookfield Jonathan , Liu Ren‐Jye , Paul MacDuffie John 
Published: January 2008

PurposeThis case aims to examine how Taiwan's bicycle industry has persevered against increasingly severe competitive challenges from Chinese companies. The Taiwan firms have created innovative, high value‐added products and transformed the organization of production through a new version of cooperative competition. The case seeks to show how established producers may counter‐attack when faced with the strong challenges of low‐cost competitors.Design/methodology/approachThe authors, all experts on Taiwanese manufacturing and business processes, examine the characteristics of an integrated, co‐innovative, cooperative supplier network, named the A‐Team.FindingsThe paper finds that, broadly speaking, integrated, co‐innovative supplier networks have two basic features that differentiate them from traditional modular, symbiotic supplier networks. First, whereas traditional supplier systems have emphasized cost control, integrated, co‐innovative supplier networks appear to be more focused on value creation through co‐innovation. Secondly, by adopting a more integrated network structure, such supplier networks appear to have a greater ability to resist imitation.Practical implicationsBased on Taiwan's bicycle industry, there seem to be five basic conditions for establishing a successful integrated, co‐innovative supplier network. There must be: a strong awareness of industry risks and/or prospects; trust among network members; long‐term interactive cooperative relationships; a desire to learn, and extensive communication, including substantial face‐to‐face communication.Originality/valueFor producers faced with the challenge of coping with the threat of low‐cost competition, co‐innovation within an integrated supplier network may be quite helpful. By working to coordinate the innovation efforts of assemblers and suppliers, Taiwan's A‐Team has laid a good foundation. While some initiatives are still in the early stages, as a result of the A‐Team's work to date, A‐team membership has increased and the group has received considerable recognition both at home and abroad.