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The moderating role of human capital management practices on employee capabilities
Authors: Bontis Nick , Serenko Alexander 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to suggest and empirically test a model that explains employee capabilities from the knowledge‐based perspective. In this model, human capital management practices are employed as a moderator variable.Design/methodology/approachA valid research instrument was utilized to conduct a survey of 14,769 current employees of a major North American financial services institution. The model was tested by using the partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modeling technique. A thorough analysis of the role of moderator was carried out.FindingsFindings provide support for the proposed model and show that employee capabilities depend on his or her training and development as well as job satisfaction levels. Job satisfaction in turn is affected by training and development, pay satisfaction, supervisor satisfaction, and job insecurity. These relationships are moderated by employee perceptions of human capital management practices. The model exhibits the highest predictive power when the employee perceptions of human capital management practices are also high.Research limitations/implicationsWith respect to a moderator analysis, no interaction effects of human capital management policies and other constructs were discovered, and the moderator was referred to as a homologizer that modifies the strength of the relationships among constructs through an error term. It was discovered that PLS and moderated multiple regression (MMR) produced very similar structural relationships when a moderator was employed.Practical implicationsThe findings may be utilized by knowledge management, organizational behavior, and human resources practitioners interested in the development of strong employee capabilities.Originality/valueThis paper represents one of the first documented attempts to utilize human capital management practices as a moderator in organizational models.
Communities of practice: a model for their cultivation
Authors: Loyarte Edurne , Rivera Olga 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThis paper proposes defining a methodology of cultivation and integration of communities of practices (CoPs) and to create an evaluation model in organizations.Design/methodology/approachThis research project was based on a qualitative case study design, with main units of analysis being CoPs. The objective was achieved developing an analysis model of CoPs based on the key dimensions created by R. McDermott and studying actual experiences in CoPs integration with this model. The reported research project involves 15 organization actual experiences of CoPs in very different kinds of organizations. Although the study analyzed different kinds of companies, the evaluation methodology is unique.FindingsBased on the results of the study, a cultivation model of CoPs was created, which includes the detection analysis of CoPs in organization, the analysis of CoPs' necessity in organizations, the analysis of the appropriate CoPs in each organization and the evaluation model for the integrated CoPs.Research limitations/implicationsAll the actual experiences analyzed are documented cases. Therefore, it is difficult to find failure experiences and most of them are successful cases.Practical implicationsThe cultivation model can help managers of any organization in the integration process of CoPs.Originality/valueThe main contribution of this project is the development of a valid and sustainable cultivation model of CoPs in any organization.
Applying autopoiesis to knowledge management in organisations
Authors: Jackson Thomas W. 
Published: June 2007

PurposeAutopoiesis has been applied to many different fields. One area, however, where little work has been done is the application of autopoietic theory to knowledge management. The paper aims to provide a direct comparison between the theory of autopoiesis with aspects of knowledge management, specifically social constructivism.Design/methodology/approachThe theory of autopoiesis was broken down into easily comparable sections. The theory of social constructivism in relation to knowledge management was then described, followed by a comparison of the two.FindingsStrong correlations were discovered between autopoiesis and knowledge management, specifically that the cyclical nature of organisational learning and its ability to self‐reproduce the components of its system suggest that it is in some respect an autopoietic entity. However, serious flaws between the two approaches were discovered also.Originality/valueThis paper is the first in‐depth application of autopoiesis to knowledge management and the study of organisations.
Knowledge flow‐based business process redesign: applying a knowledge map to redesign a business process
Authors: Yoo Keedong , Suh Euiho , Kim Kyoung‐Yun 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to suggest a method to redesign business processes from the viewpoint of knowledge flows using a knowledge map.Design/methodology/approachKnowledge flows and business processes cannot be separated because knowledge is inputted and outputted through business processes. Knowledge flows inherit the feature and appearance of corresponding business processes; therefore, one can identify problems within business processes by analyzing corresponding knowledge flows. The methodology is composed of the following sections: knowledge mapping, knowledge profiling, knowledge flow identification, knowledge flow optimization and TO‐BE process visualization.FindingsThis paper provides a methodology for knowledge flow‐based business process redesign and ten guidelines for knowledge flow optimization. The case study demonstrates that the proposed ideas constitute knowledge‐intensified business processes.Research limitations/implicationsA more formal validation method that is based on the statistical analysis must be provided to assert the proposed guidelines for knowledge flow optimization as the truly optimized ones.Practical implicationsThis paper's idea provides the practical methodology and guidelines that can be directly applicable to performing business process redesign by introducing a real case.Originality/valueThis paper's ideas not only provide present companies with a practical way to enhance their business process to be more knowledge‐focused, but also promote the current economy to be more knowledge‐intensive.
IT for KM in the management consulting industry
Authors: Kim Sung‐kwan , Trimi Silvana 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to examine the underlying components of information technology (IT) that support different models of knowledge management (KM).Design/methodology/approachThis empirical study is conducted in the management consulting industry to examine the important link between IT and KM. Based on previous research, four knowledge models were developed for the management consulting industry based on the knowledge type and service type. Data collected through a survey from 115 management consulting firms in the USA and Canada were analyzed.FindingsRegardless of the type of KM model utilized, the most widely used IT by management consulting firms was the internet‐related technology (e‐mail, internet, and search engine). The second important IT component was data management technology (document management, data warehousing, data mining, knowledge repositories, and database management). The third important IT was collaborating technology (videoconferencing, workflow management, groupware, group decision support systems, and knowledge maps). The least important IT was artificial intelligence (expert systems, case‐based reasoning systems, intelligent agent, and neural network).Originality/valueThis paper develops a new topology of KM models based on the knowledge type (exploitive and explorative) and service type (standardized and customized). Thus, four KM models are developed: reuser (exploitive/standardized); stabilizer (exploitive/customized); explorer (explorative/standardized); and innovator (explorative/customized). While IT has been widely accepted as an enabler for KM, its application for a different focus of KM has not been explored.
Chasing dirty money: domestic and international measures against money laundering
Authors: Veng Mei Leong Angela 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and discuss the development of the UK and international measures against money laundering.Design/methodology/approachThis paper examines the anti‐money laundering measures and the activities of regulatory and professional bodies both domestically and internationally.FindingsDespite the enormous efforts and co‐operation by the governments, law enforcement agencies, professional bodies and private financial institutions, money laundering and terrorist financing remain as threatening issues. There is also the concern that stricter regulation will only add burden on the financial industry.Originality/valueThis paper examines the development of different measures against money laundering and thereby provides assistance to policy makers in the formulation and implementation of effective anti‐money laundering mechanisms.
Problems applying traditional anti‐money laundering procedures to non‐financial transactions, “parallel banking systems” and Islamic financial systems
Authors: Zagaris Bruce 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this research paper is to consider the unique and even positive nature of hawalas and other informal fund transfer systems (IFTs) in the developing world.Design/methodology/approachReviewing primary and secondary reports from national regulators, international organizations, and academics, the paper questions the conventional view that IFTs should be subject to extensive regulation and scrutiny because they have been abused by some participants. Many positive characteristics of hawalas – speed, transaction cost, cultural convenience, and versatility – also contribute to their abuse. The paper examines the modern uses of hawalas, including legitimate – remittances from migrant workers, humanitarian and emergency aid, personal investments – and illegitimate – money laundering, terrorist financing, tax and customs evasion, circumventing exchange controls – applications. The paper then discusses legal issues involving IFTs in developing and developed countries, discussing factors the international community should consider when designing regulatory systems. The paper reviews developing world IFT regulation in the UAE, Afghanistan, Somalia, the Eastern and South African Anti‐Money Laundering Group, and Columbia, and developed world regulation in The Netherlands, the UK, and the USA.FindingsThe paper concludes that IFTs are robust in jurisdictions where formal banking systems are absent or weak, or where structural obstacles distort foreign exchange and other financial markets.Originality/valueLooking forward, the paper considers, inter alia, licensing or registration requirements and the rationale for choosing one over the other, and the need for competent authority due diligence on IFT operators.
Anti‐terrorist finance provisions in Jordan: important step but insufficient
Authors: Malkawi Bashar H. , Malkawi Hikmet O. 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the anti‐terrorist finance provisions in the Penal Law as well as the vulnerabilities in place that hamper more effective regime.Design/methodology/approachThe paper identifies the pre‐September 11 legal structure in Jordan regarding terrorist finance. Since, then the amended Penal Law, promulgated on October 8, 2001, has emerged as the principal tool in addressing terrorist finance activities. The paper is divided into five sections covering pre‐existing statutory provisions on terrorist finance, Jordan's counterterrorist financing regime including money laundering law and directives, the anti‐terrorist finance provisions in the Penal with its constituent elements, Jordan's accession to the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, and finally the paper provides a set of conclusions.FindingsThere are still many loopholes to close in Jordan's anti‐terrorist finance initiatives. There is a need for greater enforcement of existing provisions with an eye to expanding the scope of article 147(2) of the Penal Law to include Islamic banks, hawala, charities, and zakat. A clear definition of the term “terrorist activity” should be supplied in article 147(2) and penalties for terrorist finance offense should be tightened.Research limitations/implicationsLack of publications or research on the subject of terrorist finance in Jordan in Arabic.Practical implicationsThis paper will be very helpful for any individual interested in the legal regime of anti‐terrorist financing as it exists in Jordan.Originality/valueThis paper meets a need for an understanding of the Jordanian legal regime as applied to anti‐terrorist financing and offers insights to lawyers and academics.
The impact of aesthetics on employee satisfaction and motivation
Authors: Bjerke Rune , Ind Nicholas , De Paoli Donatella 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThis paper sets out to explore the impact of aesthetics on employee satisfaction and motivation.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on organisational aesthetics and organisational culture theory and interviews with employees at Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor – a significant investor in art, design and architecture.FindingsThere are potential connections between artifacts (as an expression of organisational culture) and employee satisfaction, identity, mood, creativity and motivation. Aesthetics seems to be particularly important to employees working with the business segment because of the face‐to‐face interaction between employees and customers. It appears that the “visual Telenor” influences employees' identification with the organisation.Practical implicationsWhen organisations invest in art, design and architecture, they need to be active in engaging employees with its meaning and relevance. If employees are not engaged, the aesthetic environment will not stimulate creativity or influence job satisfaction and motivation.Originality/valueThe findings of this paper have enabled the creation of a matrix with four different categories defined by the degree of financial investments in art, design and architecture and the extent of investments in activities engaging employees. A conceptual model is proposed that identifies possible connections between aesthetics and employee performance.
Enterprise for all? The fragility of enterprise provision across England's HEIs
Authors: Hannon Paul 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to present the findings of a comprehensive study of enterprise and entrepreneurship education provision in England's 131 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The paper is based upon the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (NCGE) mapping study of formal and informal activity conducted in 2006.Design/methodology/approachAll HEIs in England were invited to complete an online institutional mapping template seeking data on enterprise and entrepreneurship accredited programmes/modules, non‐accredited enterprise and entrepreneurship provision and other institutional characteristics that support enterprise and entrepreneurship development. The research team maintained regular contact with all HEIs to maximise participation and to provide support where requested. A number of institutional visits were made by the research team both to introduce the study and to assist data entry where there was limited resource. The approach led to the collection of a unique and robust data set.FindingsThe results illuminate the scale and scope of dedicated provision for enterprise and entrepreneurship across the HE sector in England. Of all institutions, 94 per cent participated, ensuring that these results are analogous to a census report. The results further highlight the penetration of the student population and in particular the nature of their engagement.Originality/valueThis is the first time such an approach has been taken in England and the results are illuminating for academics, policy‐makers (particularly regional development agencies) and enterprise educators. The data provide an evidence base for supporting further development needs across the HE sector and offer opportunities for benchmarking and the exchange of practice, knowledge and experience.
Entrepreneurship education in the UK: a longitudinal perspective
Authors: Matlay Harry , Carey Charlotte 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThis paper sets out to critically evaluate contemporary entrepreneurship education initiatives in the UK. The authors seek to compare and contrast various entrepreneurship education methods, approaches and curricula as well as relevant outcomes, in the UK context.Design/methodology/approachLongitudinal case studies were used, over a ten‐year period (1995‐2004), to analyse in‐depth qualitative data relating to the development and implementation of various approaches to entrepreneurship education, in a sample of 40 new and established universities in the UK.FindingsA number of interesting findings have emerged from this longitudinal study. It appears that conceptual and contextual as well as design and delivery factors can impact significantly upon entrepreneurship education courses developed in UK HEIs. Furthermore, a number of actual and perceived barriers needed to be overcome or mitigated in order to facilitate a better understanding of stakeholder needs and contributions.Practical implicationsMeasuring the outcomes of entrepreneurship education in the UK is still proving ellusive. This study provides a longitudinal overview of current entrepreneurship education initiatives in order to gain a better understanding of the scope and limitations of this type of educational programme.Originality/valueThis paper presents an empirically rigorous, longitudinal case study approach to a rapidly growing aspect of higher education in the UK. The richness of the emergent data offers a valuable insight into pertinent aspects of entrepreneurship education and stakeholder needs and contributions.
Human resource management in growing small firms
Authors: Barrett Rowena , Mayson Susan 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to begin the process of exploring the intersection between entrepreneurship and HRM by developing an understanding of the nature of HRM in growth‐oriented small firms.Design/methodology/approachA survey of 600 small Australian businesses, conducted by CPA Australia in March 2002 to explore employment issues, is analysed by the authors.FindingsThe analysis shows that growth‐oriented small firms are more likely than non‐growing ones to use formal HRM practices where that means that they are written down, regularly applied or assured to take place.Research limitations/implicationsThe data are a single snapshot of small firms in time (March 2002) and therefore, while non‐growing small firms can be identified amongst the sample, it is not correct to assume either that they have not grown in the past to reach their current size (with the exception of the single person firms) or that they will not grow in the future. Moreover it is not known whether the growth, which the growing small firms indicate they undertook, was or is sustained.Practical implicationsThe result suggests that small firms seeking growth should reconsider their HRM practices in light of their business plans to ensure that there is a good “fit”.Originality/valueThe authors examine small firms in Australia, which are much smaller than their international counterparts, to see whether conclusions from overseas studies are relevant.
Achieving competitive advantage in the Mexican footwear industry
Authors: Ojeda‐Gomez Julieta , Simpson Mike , Lenny Koh S.C. , Padmore Jo 
Published: June 2007

PurposeTo provide a systemic view of competitive advantage in small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). Gaining a competitive advantage involves a process that evolves over time and which considers the role of three factors: the entrepreneur, the firm's resources and capabilities and the supporting institutions.Design/methodology/approachThe case study method was selected as an exploratory research method. Many of the findings were based on secondary data while results were confirmed or complemented to some extent by primary data. Primary data were collected via an electronic questionnaire and semi‐structured telephone interviews with SMEs' owners in the Mexican footwear industry.FindingsChanges in the business environment may transform the grounds on which SMEs conduct their business. Consequently, adaptation, new relationships and creativity may emerge as a way to overcome scarcity of resources and/or difficulties in gaining access to resources that contribute to their competitive advantage.Research limitations/implicationsThe results present only a preliminary picture limited to the period 1985‐1999. Furthermore, most findings from the primary data refer to responses provided by medium‐sized enterprises so the position of small enterprises may need to be revised.Originality/valueFindings may pose interesting implications for entrepreneurs, policymakers and supporting institutions, for the way in which they work together and the impact this may have on SMEs' competitive advantage.
ICT for education and development
Authors: Rodriguez Casal Carlos 
Published: June 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the contribution that information communication technology (ICT) can make in development and education, covering different application fields.Design/methodology/approachThis work looks into the practical application of ICTs covering the application possibilities, the limitations and the methodological application. Information has been taken from multiple real experiences.FindingsThe paper finds that there are significant opportunities for improving the benefits of integrating ICTs within development programs. Limitations should be accepted at present while a holistic approach should be taken to consider the real local needs.Originality/valueICTs should be taken into account within multiple development programs as a tool to improve their efficiency. Limitations are covered in the paper, as well as recommendations about the deployment of ICT infrastructures with other development targets.