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Employing penetration testing as an audit methodology for the security review of VoIP
Authors: Tryfonas Theodore , Sutherland Iain , Pompogiatzis Ioannis 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss and amalgamate information security principles, and legal and ethical concerns that surround security testing and components of generic security testing methodologies that can be applied to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), in order to form an audit methodology that specifically addresses the needs of this technology.Design/methodology/approachInformation security principles, legal and ethical concerns are amalgamated that surround security testing and components of generic security testing methodologies that can be applied to VoIP. A simple model is created of a business infrastructure (core network) for the delivery of enterprise VoIP services and the selected tests are applied through a methodically structured action plan.FindingsThe main output of this paper is a, documented in detail, testing plan (audit programme) for the security review of a core VoIP enterprise network infrastructure. Also, a list of recommendations for good testing practice based on the testing experience and derived through the phase of the methodology evaluation stage.Research limitations/implicationsThe methodology in the paper does not extend at the moment to the testing of the business operation issues of VoIP telephony, such as revenue assurance or toll fraud detection.Practical implicationsThis approach facilitates the conduct or security reviews and auditing in a VoIP infrastructure.Originality/valueVoIP requires appropriate security testing before its deployment in a commercial environment. A key factor is the security of the underlying data network. If the business value of adopting VoIP is considered then the potential impact of a related security incident becomes clear. This highlights the need for a coherent security framework that includes means for security reviews, risk assessments, and influencing design and deployment. In this respect, this approach can meet this requirement.
High tech's double edge: creating organizationally appropriate responses to emerging technologies
Authors: Barwick Daniel , Back Karla 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe recent literature advising higher education leaders is deficient in its discussion of the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies. This article seek to describe one such technology, the blog, and suggest ways for approaching its use.Design/methodology/approachA case at Alfred State College is outlined, in which an employee started an anonymous blog as a vehicle for criticism of the administration. This incident is then used as a device for examining issues of communication and trust‐building in electronic venues.FindingsThe challenges and opportunities presented by openly critical academic blogs are in many cases unique to academia. The mistakes an administration may make include conceptual mistakes that academic leaders can make about the academic environment, technical mistakes that amateurs can make when attempting to manipulate a technical medium and, most importantly, process mistakes that leaders can make which deeply affect the trust levels in an organization. Although the blog medium is often portrayed as a “problem” for administrators, it is the philosophical orientation and communication principles of leaders that determine whether blogs truly present a problem for an administration.Originality/valueThere are a number of new technologies appearing in higher education and, although a great deal of attention is paid to how these new technologies are used to educate, little attention is paid to the leadership opportunities these technologies create. In contrast to the way they are presented in the educational media, blogs are an enabling technology that actually serve as magnifiers of communication, increasing the speed, distance, and intensity of the information transmitted.
Corporate social responsibility
Authors: Kampf Constance 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper seeks to analyze strategies used to communicate CSR to public audiences via the internet in Maersk and WalMart in order to examine the influence of national culture from the headquarters of each of these global corporations. The purpose of the paper is to further understanding about how CSR is framed and developed within the cultural bounds of a given nation.Design/methodology/approachThe paper extends Donaldson and Preston's model of interaction between the corporation and its stakeholders through a cultural systems approach. The notion of cultural systems is combined with three of Roome's CSR agendas – diversity, sustainable environment, and community involvement/corporate philanthropy – to examine presentations of corporate social responsibility on Maersk and Walmart corporate web sites.FindingsThe consequences in corporate web site discourse about CSR in Maersk and WalMart are strikingly different. With respect to all three CSR agendas, the WalMart site includes a more detailed explanation of its efforts, rooted in local communities in the USA. In contrast, the Maersk site CSR section includes less detail, and a focus on efforts mainly in communities outside of Denmark. These differences in discourse imply different expectations from the public emerging from cultural system differences in the USA and Denmark. Thus, even though WalMart is not necessarily more involved with CSR efforts than Maersk, it has a greater need to express its CSR activities in detail due to the differences in expectations rooted in the US and Danish cultural systems.Originality/valueIntroducing an approach for understanding corporation‐stakeholder interactions and the expression of corporate social responsibility to the public via corporate web sites as situated in cultural systems.
Investigations of mechanical strength and electrical resistance of adhesives and adhesive joints in liquid nitrogen
Authors: Bober B. , Bochenek A. , Olszewska‐Mateja B. , Żaluk Z. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe paper aims to present the original and easy for application methods of mechanical strength and electrical properties examination of conductive adhesives and adhesive joints at room as well as at liquid nitrogen temperatures.Design/methodology/approachThe Epoxy Technology EPO‐TEK E4110 and EPO‐TEK H20E adhesives were investigated both in the form of the loose rod and as the printed layers on alumina substrates. Additionally, the mechanical and electrical properties of adhesive joints in low temperatures were investigated, where their characteristics depended on the physical properties of joined elements.FindingsThe results indicate the substantial influence of the substrate material on the adhesive resistivity. The joints samples were exposed to multiple thermal shocks in the range from room down to liquid nitrogen temperatures and it was observed that the joints strength and resistance stability could be reached in determined curing conditions of the adhesive.Practical implicationsIt is generally stated that tested adhesives can be fully suitable for work in low temperatures. However, it should be underlined that these adhesives' properties change after cooling them down to the liquid nitrogen temperature – the strength growths and the resistance diminishes (about few times).Originality/valueThe paper examines mechanical strength and electrical properties of conductive adhesives and adhesive joints at various temperatures.
MiFID impact on investment managers
Authors: Janin Stéphane 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) on investment managers but also on funds' units as financial instruments.Design/methodology/approachStarting from the innovative legislative structure and scope of the MiFID, the paper assesses the way investment managers and funds'units are impacted, knowing that investment managers and funds'units are already largely tackled by another Directive, the UCITS Directive.FindingsIn spite of increasing many organizational and process requirements within investment management companies, the MiFID will probably not create dramatic changes in the daily functioning of those companies. However, the linkage between the provisions of the MiFID and the UCITS Directive has not been clearly made by European legislative institutions, which leaves uncertainties in the way the national legislators and regulators will transpose the MiFID in order to get the best consistence between this Directive and the UCITS one.Research limitations/implicationsFinal assessment should be made once Member States have transposed the MiFID Directive and have enforced it in practice.Originality/valueThe value of the paper is to set a bridge between two different directives (the MiFID on the one hand, the UCITS Directive on the other hand) which both impact investment managers and funds' units.
Financial services and markets tribunal clarifies both its own jurisdiction and the scope of market abuse
Authors: Gray Joanna 
Published: February 2007

PurposeTo report and comment on the tribunal case Phillippe Jabre v. FSADesign/methodology/approachOutlines the facts and explains the decision reached.FindingsHad the tribunal resolved the market abuse issue otherwise it would have flown in the face of the realities of globally integrated financial markets and trading activity.Originality/valueThe case sounds a reminder of the width of the rationale for legislating against market abuse and insider trading.
The impact of operational quality: a supply chain view
Authors: Kannan Vijay R. , Choon Tan Keah 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe paper seeks to examine the impact of operational quality management practices within the supply chain.Design/methodology/approachRegression analysis is used to identify relationships between a firm's internal and external (customer and supplier focused) operational quality practices and measures of product quality and customer service.FindingsNot only do both internally and externally focused quality management practices impact performance, but externally focused efforts have a greater impact on performance and are perceived by managers to be of greater importance.Research limitations/implicationsThe study does not suggest how specifically quality management practices impact performance, how the efforts of individual supply chain members contribute to overall success, or how performance gains should be shared by the various chain members.Practical implicationsThe study provides managers with guidance on how to leverage relationships with suppliers and customers to improve product quality and customer service.Originality/valueThe study provides a supply chain as opposed to a firm‐level perspective on managing a firm's quality.
Can the SME survive the supply chain challenges?
Authors: Vaaland Terje I. , Heide Morten 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to focus on small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and the extent to which they are prepared to meet SCM challenges through the use of modern planning and control methods.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on a cross‐sectional survey of 200 Norwegian companies with informants mainly related to the SCM function and from top management.FindingsThe findings clearly indicate that SMEs give less attention to planning and control methods than LEs. SMEs are less satisfied with the methods applied; less concerned with methods supporting SCM on product quality, rationalisation of operations and capital cost rationalisation; less focused on system integration with other actors in the supply chain; and less focused on EDI and e‐based solutions.Research limitations/implicationsThe study focuses primarily on managerial components and excluded logistics structures and business processes that are more or less inter‐related.Practical implicationsHorizontal cooperation or vertical integration can reduce the information technology gap by sharing planning and control systems. The suppliers of support systems should consider delivering complete “turn‐key” solutions for revitalising the supply chain functions, specifically targeted towards SMEs.Originality/valueThe strength of this study is that it has been able to identify systematic differences between LEs and SMEs across sectors with respect to how SCM challenges are met.
Clothing's big bang: the impact of the end of the ATC on developing country clothing suppliers
Authors: Curran Louise 
Published: February 2007

PurposePrior to the liberalisation of the clothing and textiles sector under the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) fears had been expressed about the potential impact on developing country suppliers. This paper seeks to establish the actual impact of the liberalisation of the EU and US clothing markets.Design/methodology/approachComparison of trade figures pre and post liberalisation.FindingsThe paper finds that, as forecast, significant changes occurred in sourcing patterns in the EU almost overnight. The big winners were India and China. Almost all other developing countries lost market share, although often not as much as had been feared. The impact of the liberalisation was mitigated somewhat by the new quantitative restrictions negotiated with China half way through the year, which resulted in a redistribution of market share to other developing countries. Comparisons with the USA indicate that trends are rather similar, although on that market more developing countries saw increases in their exports, partly cancelling out losses in the EU.Originality/valueThis is believed to be the first attempt to assess the real world impact of the liberalisation of the clothing sector.
Careers in cross‐cultural perspective
Authors: Inkson Kerr , Khapova Svetlana N. , Parker Polly 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to introduce a collection of papers about careers in cross‐cultural perspective, which contributes to the growing body of literature that addresses careers from different locations around the world.Design/methodology/approachIntroduces the topic, providing some background and discussion of the main concepts.FindingsBriefly introduces the papers and their main findings – differences and similarities among careers and career attributes in different cultural and national contexts.Originality/valueContextualizes the issue and extends the overall knowledge in the topic.
A typology of knowledge management: strategic groups and role behavior in organizations
Authors: Geisler Eliezer 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a typology of people and organizations who transact in knowledge.Design/methodology/approachBased on structural interviews with 37 managers in three large manufacturing companies a model is proposed which describes the processing of knowledge in organizations.FindingsFour stages are identified: generation, transfer, implementation, and absorption. Similarly, three types of transactors in knowledge are also identified: generators, transformers, and users. The findings from the interviews are the different motives that animate the different transactors in knowledge, and the distinct behavioral roles that these transactors assume in their organizations.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature by proposing a new way of classifying the roles of people and organizations in their transaction in knowledge.
Market entry using country‐of‐origin intelligence in an emerging market
Authors: Khan Hina , Bamber David 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to explore country of origin (COO) effects among Pakistani elite consumers and to use that knowledge as an intelligence base for SMEs considering entry into Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe literature concerning COO effects is presented and a principle component analysis is conducted with an elite Pakistani sample using a COO Likert type style scale that was previously used by Lascu and Babb in Uzbekistan and Poland.FindingsFour components were identified that correspond with consumers perceptions of produce attributes. The elite segment of Pakistan perceives COO image, product quality and luxurious image of product and price as distinct attributes when making a purchasing decision. This study provides a basis for SMEs to gather further detailed intelligence with regards to consumer perceptions of products and potential demand in Pakistan.Research limitations/implicationsIt is difficult to predict which other foreign market these results will be applicable to because of different market structures, buying power, cultures and attitudes toward the product and lifestyle.Practical implicationsThe paper indicates a strategy that SMEs could adopt to enter the emerging market of Pakistan. Targeting the niche market of elite consumers who have strong buying power could prime the economy for future growth. Both SMEs within and outside Pakistan could take up strategies that use appropriate COO image, provided that appropriate marketing research is undertaken which produces intelligence both regarding COO image of the SMEs products and perceptions of those products' attributes in the target market.Originality/valueThe study explores components within a COO Likert type questionnaire with reference to an elite managerial and professional consumer group in the under researched market of Pakistan. It is argued that SMEs can use the knowledge gained as a basis for entry to new country markets.
Democracy in management – the new coming of MBO via organisational dialogue
Authors: Okkonen Jussi 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe main purpose of the paper is to analyse how a performance measurement system constitutes a dialogue to enable manageability in knowledge work organisations.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on an action research project aimed to study the use of performance measurement in a knowledge work context. The case study is applied. The results are derived in participative action research interventions that aimed to build an applicable performance measurement system in three individual organisations. The approach is constructive and normative.FindingsThe paper provides information about applications of performance measurement in knowledge work context. As a result there is discussion on applying performance measurement in the managerial system of knowledge worker organisations and description of using performance measurement in knowledge work context. The contribution consists of managerial norms for applying performance measurement in knowledge work context.Research limitations/implicationsThe research, thus the results too, is delineated to small and medium size organisations.Practical implicationsIn the paper there are several transferable results. As the aim was to have normative results, the degree of practicality is relatively high. Taking the restrictions of conceptuality of performance measurement into account, the paper provides useful information to practitioners.Originality/valueThe paper answers the research question set. Originality of the paper lies in the field applying performance measurement. It continues the discussion on the traditions of management and leadership.
IT‐enhanced order and delivery process of a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company
Authors: Chung Walter W.C. , Ko Candy C.Y. , Cheung Eric W.M. , Wong Thomas C.W. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper seeks to present an in‐depth case study on the adoption of IT by a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. The objective is to describe an approach to benchmark the performance with and without IT use in its business process.Design/methodology/approachThe unique approach ties together the concepts of generic business model, business process re‐engineering and gap analysis with IT as an enabler to improve order and delivery processes, overall cost‐effectiveness and efficiency.FindingsThe use of this approach is very important nowadays because more firms are working together as partners in strategic outsourcing using China as “factory of the world”. Without the necessary IT skills to operate the inter‐organizational information systems and to support running the business, it would be difficult to compete and survive in the global marketplace.Research limitations/implicationsThe generic business model embodied in the approach serves as a map to guide practitioners and academicians to build similar enterprise systems in response to change requests from customers.Practical implicationsThe benefit from the use of this change initiative is not limited to small and medium enterprises in this industry but applicable to other firms in related industries as well.Originality/valueThe paper fulfills an identified information/resources need and offers an example of the application of a theoretical model in business process renewal for executives starting out on a POM career.
The current state of scenario development: an overview of techniques
Authors: Bishop Peter , Hines Andy , Collins Terry 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe paper aims to review all the techniques for developing scenarios that have appeared in the literature, along with comments on their utility, strengths and weaknesses.Design/methodology/approachThe study was carried out through an electronic search using internet search engines and online databases and indexes.FindingsThe paper finds eight categories of techniques that include a total of 23 variations used to develop scenarios. There are descriptions and evaluations for each.Practical implicationsFuturists can use this list to broaden their repertoire of scenario techniques.Originality/valueScenario development is the stock‐in‐trade of futures studies, but no catalog of the techniques used has yet been published. This list is the start at developing a consensus list of techniques that can be refined as the field matures.
Restructuring of the TMT sector gathers pace during 2005/06
Authors: Curwen Peter 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis article is the seventh in a series that aims to analyse the constantly changing structure of the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector. It seeks to covers the period 25 March 2005 to 24 March 2006.Design/methodology/approachThe article is designed so as to contain at its core the creation of a series of databases in tabular form that can be used to analyse structural trends over a period of many years.FindingsPrior to March 2002, the TMT sector spent two years in the doldrums, and the overall trend continued to be broadly negative during the ensuing year, partly driven by the implosions at the likes of WorldCom. The following two years saw companies coming to terms with a radically different environment. The year commencing March 2005 witnessed a sharp upsurge in restructuring activity somewhat reminiscent of the late 1990s.Originality/valueEmpirical research based on current data is very scarce in the public domain. This series of articles makes a major contribution to the analysis of how and why the structure of the TMT sector is evolving.