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Knowledge sharing: developing the digital repository of SIPS
Authors: Doctor Gayatri 
Published: April 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the need for a digital repository of SIP reports and how the Digital Repository of SIP reports was set up using the Greenstone open source software at the ICFAI Business School, Ahmedabad. In management education, students have to undergo a Summer Internship Project (SIP) in organizations to enhance learning and experience current work practices. Information of these projects needs to be captured and maintained in a digital repository to enable knowledge sharing and learning.Design/methodology/approachThe phases involved in the creation of the digital repository are described. Steps involved in the Collection development using the GLI tool, “Greenstone Librarian Interface” are also described.FindingsInstallation of the digital repository is simple, Gathering of documents into the repository, enriching them with metadata, setting up of appropriate search indexes has to be done for efficient retrieval of information. Some knowledge of computers and Greenstone software is essential.Research limitations/implicationsOnce the digital repository is created it needs to be maintained. Staff need to be trained for correct uploading of documents and submitting metadata into the repository. Students need to be aware that the SIP report document must be a single document and must be given metadata in order to improve discoverability.Practical implicationsGuidelines are provided to assist setting up of a digital repository using the Greenstone software. Retrieval of information and knowledge sharing regarding the summer projects, the organisations where projects were done, the type of projects, etc., are possible with the creation of the digital repository.Originality/valueThe digital repository provides ICFAI Business School, Ahmedabad with a central facility for systematic archiving of summer internship project reports and an insight to the organizations which offer projects, the type of projects that they offer, the applicability of the projects students have done etc. The digital repository is of use to students, faculties and the organizations. Management institutions, especially in India, should be encouraged to develop digital repositories of summer internship projects and share knowledge.
The learning conference
Authors: Ravn Ib 
Published: April 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to call attention to the fact that conferences for professionals rely on massive one‐way communication and hence produce little learning for delegates – and to introduce an alternative, the “learning conference”, that involves delegates in fun and productive learning processes.Design/methodology/approachA typical full‐day conference is analyzed. It has six hours of podium talk and twenty‐five minutes for delegates to become involved. What model of learning can possibly lie behind this? The transfer model, which assumes learners to be empty vessels. An alternative view is that conference delegates are active professionals in search of inspiration, and they also want to share knowledge with their peers at the conference. A theory of the conference as a forum for mutual inspiration and human co‐flourishing is proposed, as are four design principles for a learning conference: presentations must provide concise input; the conference host must introduce processes that help delegates; interpret the input in the light of their ongoing concerns; talk about their current projects; and share knowledge with the other delegates.FindingsSix learning processes for use during conferences are described: individual reflection; the buzz dyad; “You have won two consultants, free of charge”; facilitated group work; the knowledge exchange; and lunch with gaffer tape.Originality/valueThis paper introduces learning theory and learning techniques into an educational context which has resisted innovation, the professional conference. It offers alternatives to wall‐to‐wall lecturing: some simple processes for involving delegates so as to help them derive inspiration from the material presented and from each other.
Leading change in the South African district health service
Authors: Dovey Ken , Strydom Amy , Penderis Barbara , Kemp Peter 
Published: March 2007

PurposeThe paper sets out to explore the leadership processes and dynamics of change management in a fragmented, and resource‐poor, health service in an impoverished rural region in South Africa.Design/methodology/approachThe paper outlines an action research process aimed at assisting the stakeholders of two rural clinics to integrate psychiatric care into the Primary Health Care service that they offer their respective communities. This involved the transformation of existing practices through a form of praxis that involved learning from action and acting on learning.FindingsThe findings of the paper relate to the role of leadership in the facilitation of transformational learning in team‐based social action. Four areas of leadership responsibility are highlighted: the transformation of inappropriate mental models; the development of strategic resilience; the shifting of thelocusof control of stakeholders to a more internal position; and the creation of a social environment in which intangible capital resources are generated and leveraged in the collective interest.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is subject to the limitations of potential bias and distortion in action research. Although the “objective” evidence of the integration of psychiatric services atPelsrusandKwanomzamoclinics exists, the portrayal of the learning processes through which this was achieved could have been influenced unwittingly by the authors' own knowledge and other interests.Practical implicationsThe paper endorses the educational importance of work‐based projects through which strong tacit leadership knowledge bases can be developed in health sector personnel.Originality/valueThis paper has attempted to share the effectiveness of work‐ and project‐based learning in district health teams in South Africa. In particular, it has outlined how the learning strategy of the module leverages the team structure of the district health management units in order to create and exploit the social and morale capital resources that are potentially available through such a structure and the covenantal culture that it spawns. Furthermore, an attempt has been made to show how these resources are leveraged in the generation of mission‐pertinent tacit knowledge that is then converted by project stakeholders into explicit knowledge forms that can be used more effectively in framing subsequent strategic action.
Factors influencing online music purchase intention in Taiwan
Authors: Chu Ching‐Wen , Lu Hsi‐Peng 
Published: April 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an explanation of factors influencing online music purchase intention of Taiwanese early adopter of online music, which can help the online music practitioners of Taiwan to develop better market strategies.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical survey was used to test the hypotheses. Data were collected from a total of 302 online Taiwanese early adopters of online music. A structural equation modeling (SEM) is proposed to assess the relationships of the research model.FindingThe findings in this paper show that the perceived value of online music is a significant factor in predicting the purchaser intention of buying online music in Taiwan. Also, the beneficial factor of the perceived usefulness and playfulness are identified in addition to the sacrificing factor of the perceived price for assessing the value. Moreover, purchasers and potential purchasers differ in the determinants underlying the perceptions of value, which customers hold towards online music.Practical implicationsThe results in the paper facilitate to understand what encourages and impedes the purchase intention of early adopters of online music in Taiwan.Originality/valueThe value of this paper is to establish a theoretical model incorporating the value‐intention framework into technology acceptance model to investigate the purchase behavior of early adopter of online music in Taiwan. The results of this study help online music practitioners of Taiwan and other Asian countries culture similar to Taiwan to create a success business model.
The application of physiological observation methods to emotion research
Authors: Chamberlain Laura , Broderick Amanda J. 
Published: March 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine consumer emotions and the social science and observation measures that can be utilised to capture the emotional experiences of consumers. The paper is not setting out to solve the theoretical debate surrounding emotion research, rather to provide an assessment of methodological options available to researchers to aid their investigation into both the structure and content of the consumer emotional experience, acknowledging both the conscious and subconscious elements of that experience.Design/methodology/approachA review of a wide range of prior research from the fields of marketing, consumer behaviour, psychology and neuroscience are examined to identify the different observation methods available to marketing researchers in the study of consumer emotion. This review also considers the self report measures available to researchers and identifies the main theoretical debates concerning emotion to provide a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding the capture of emotional responses in a marketing context and to highlight the benefits that observation methods offer this area of research.FindingsThis paper evaluates three observation methods and four widely used self report measures of emotion used in a marketing context. Whilst it is recognised that marketers have shown preference for the use of self report measures in prior research, mainly due to ease of implementation, it is posited that the benefits of observation methodology and the wealth of data that can be obtained using such methods can compliment prior research. In addition, the use of observation methods cannot only enhance our understanding of the consumer emotion experience but also enable us to collaborate with researchers from other fields in order to make progress in understanding emotion.Originality/valueThis paper brings perspectives and methods together to provide an up to date consideration of emotion research for marketers. In order to generate valuable research in this area there is an identified need for discussion and implementation of the observation techniques available to marketing researchers working in this field. An evaluation of a variety of methods is undertaken as a point to start discussion or consideration of different observation techniques and how they can be utilised.
Using abrasive flow machining to seal and finish conformal channels in laminated tooling
Authors: Williams Robert E. , Walczyk Daniel F. , Dang Hoang T. 
Published: April 2007

PurposeTo determine the feasibility of sealing and finishing conformal cooling/heating channels in profiled edge laminae (PEL) rapid tooling (RT) using abrasive flow machining (AFM).Design/methodology/approachSample PEL tools constructed of both aluminum and steel were designed and assembled for finishing by AFM. A simple design of experiments approach was utilized. Output parameters of interest included the material removal, surface roughness improvement and, most importantly, the ability to withstand a pressurized oil leak test.FindingsAFM significantly improved the finish in the channels for aluminum and steel PEL tooling. Leak testing found that AFM also improved the sealing of both stacks at static pressures up to 690 kPa. The steel tooling appeared to benefit more from the AFM process. It has been postulated that the primary cause of the sealing is the plastic deformation of workpiece material in the plowing mode.Research limitations/implicationsThe conformal channels studied had a simple cross‐sectional geometry and straight runs. The PEL tools were only made of two materials. However, the research results show great promise for large RT, including thermoforming and composite forming molds where temperature control is a critical issue.Practical implicationsThe ability to seal the interfaces between individual laminae expands the potential application of AFM tremendously. AFM also has the potential to finish a wide range of internal passages in a variety of RT.Originality/valueAFM has been previously used for finishing stereolithography prototypes. This is the first known attempt to seal and finish channels in laminated RT using AFM.
Fabrication of a calcium phosphate scaffold with a three dimensional channel network and its application to perfusion culture of stem cells
Authors: Xu Shanglong , Li Dichen , Lu Bingheng , Tang Yiping , Wang Chaofeng , Wang Zhen 
Published: April 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to adopt rapid prototyping (RP) technology to fabricate self‐hardening calcium phosphate composite (CPC) scaffolds with a controlled internal channel network to facilitate nutrient supplying and cell growth using RP technique and investigate their in vitro performance.Design/methodology/approachPorous scaffolds should possess branched channels to ensure uniform cell feeding and even flow of culture medium to promote uniform cell attachment and growth. A new three dimensional (3D) flow channel structure has been designed based on conversation of energy and flow. The CPC scaffold possessing such a channel network was made by indirect solid free form fabrication. Negative model of scaffold was designed by Pro/E software and its epoxy resin mold was fabricated on a sterolithography apparatus and the CPC slurry was filled in these molds. After CPC was self hardened, the mold was baked. The mold was removed by pyrolysis and then the designed scaffold was obtained.FindingsThe sizes of the fabricated scaffolds were consistent with the designed. The average compressive strength of the scaffold is approximately 6.0 MPa. Computational fluid dynamics and perfusion culture results showed that such a 3D flow channel arrangement would lead to a more uniform distribution of flow and cells and good transportation of nutrients.Research limitations/implicationsThe size errors of fabricated scaffolds could not escape and perfusion methods were difficult to control.Originality/valueThe basic design concept presented showed great promise for use in bone tissue engineering and fabrication method enhanced the versatility of scaffold fabrication. The designed scaffold structure made it possible to keep integrality of the scaffold when direct observation cells inside the channel by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
“Casing the joint”
Authors: Workman Barbara 
Published: April 2007

PurposeThe paper aims to explore factors that impinge on the “insider‐researcher” (IR) when undertaking a work‐based learning project, which will result in the creation of a context analysis framework.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative, interpretative approach with the IR as central to the research process, together with data from students work‐based projects, research literature and texts, and an academic advisers' focus group.FindingsThemes of benefits and constraints identified the organisation, the clients and co‐workers and the IR benefiting from work‐based projects. The positionality and personal attributes of the IR may be a constraint. Of major consideration are ethical issues arising from the project process. Academics' concerns include student supervision, the impact on the IR, and factors affecting change and project processes.Research limitations/implicationsA small study constrained by the researcher being central to the data and therefore introducing potential bias to the interpretation.Practical implicationsThe creation of a context analysis framework as a tool to assist the work‐based student, the academic and the workplace in preparing to implement a work‐based project.Originality/valueNo similar analysis tool has been published. This can contribute significantly to the work‐based curriculum. The issues that concern researchers, academic practitioners and work‐based students during a work‐based project have not been previously investigated. A good practice guide for projects can result from this.
“Plumbed‐in performance improvement”: accelerating improvement and adaptation in organizations
Authors: Meekings Alan , Povey Simon 
Published: March 2007

PurposeThrough an illustrative case study, the paper seeks to demonstrate the implementation and use of new performance improvement software.Design/methodology/approachPast research in the field of performance measurement and management has tended to focus on what to measure. The reality, though, is that most of the value in performance measurement lies not in the measures selected, nor even in how the data are presented visually (using SPC where applicable) but in the decisions and actions that flow from insights provided. Derivingmaximum valuefrom performance measurement requires linking powerful insights from data to appropriate decision making, action and feedback.FindingsEspecially in situations of fast‐moving, operational data, it is possible to improve rates of innovation, adaptation and learning in organizations dramatically through a combination of: implementing the new genre of performance improvement software that currently has no name; structuring and enabling the performance planning and review process; and creating the necessary updraught of management attention.Originality/valueThis paper describes the impact of a new genre of performance improvement software implemented alongside novel concepts in performance planning and review. Performance measurement and management frameworks are analogous to new washing machines in the sense that they need to be properly plumbed‐in, connected‐up and switched‐on before they can deliver value. Given that achieving faster rates of innovation, adaptation and learning is now widely recognized as a key challenge for the coming decade, the message is that “plumbed‐in performance improvement” offers huge potential benefits for organizations that spot the opportunity first.
Managing and measuring the intangibles to tangibles value flows and conversion process: Romanian Space Agency case study
Authors: Cotora Liviu 
Published: March 2007

PurposeConverting knowledge or competency into long‐term business value is, in practice, a far more difficult process than in theory. While developing and implementing knowledge or competence management solutions, companies experience difficulties in measuring the contribution of their intangibles to business results and, what is more critical, companies fail in their efforts to reproduce the conditions and the processes that have unlocked the value creation potential of their intangibles. Building and maintaining large skills inventories, designing complex intranets, keeping large terabytes of knowledge or implementing performing document‐management systems and other technology solutions, do not necessarily lead to an improved cash flow stream. It simply brings inefficiency and leads to limited value creation as most of these solutions fail to identify the value‐creation patterns or prove the link with organizational performance. What value‐contributions bring these terabytes of information to the production process, or to the sales process or to a cash flow stream? This paper seeks to address this issue.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses a case study to describe an approach and a methodology to identify and record the value flows (value‐adding sequences) among knowledge, competencies, partnerships and operational systems and processes, and to measure their contributions to the overall corporate value creation process.FindingsThe case study findings demonstrate that the use of the described methodology increased the knowledge base, reducing software implementation cycle time and increasing competitive advantage. Building a strong knowledge base has freed up 20 percent of consultant time and reduced the competence development time for new employees.Originality/valueThe paper presents and demonstrates a methodology that can help organization build and exploit knowledge bases more quickly.
A benchmarking study of experiences with electronic government
Authors: Al‐Mashari Majed 
Published: April 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to analyse several reported case studies of electronic government (EG) application to uncover the driving forces behind EG application, the approaches and methods adopted and the levels of success of their associated initiatives.Design/methodology/approachSix countries were chosen as potential cases for this study. The selection was made so that the cases can be comparable to each other, whilst in the same time provide richness to the study in terms of their coverage of the different EG dimensions.FindingsThis study shows comparison of various EG methodologies employed by a selected group of six countries and concludes with criteria for improvement in EG services implementation based on a thorough study of EG strategies and past major project implementations.Practical implicationsThe level of success posted by selected cases is different amongst implementers, which leads to the need for benchmarking a variety of EG experiences in different contexts and cultures.Originality/valueThe paper provides a review of EG relevant literature, and a detailed discussion of the cases and their review analysis. This kind of benchmarking study helps uncover the factors of success, the priorities of implementation in EG initiatives, and the effective approaches to be followed.
The letter of the law: telecommunications and the corporate person
Authors: Calabrese Andrew 
Published: March 2007

PurposeThis paper provides a brief historical sketch of cable and telephone regulation in the USA, the purpose of which is to demonstrate the legacy that precedes contemporary debates over competing models of digital networks, and to question the justifications offered for regulating such networks as private property with no corresponding public service obligations.Design/methodology/approachThe paper relies on historical research to examine the rationales that have been used for cable and telephone regulation, based on the use of legal documents (statutes, regulations, court rulings).FindingsThe historic justifications that have been used to protect telecommunications from competition amounts to what is known as “corporate welfare”. Today's cable and telephone networks, and the accumulated wealth of the corporations that own them, would not have been possible without the willingness of regulators to favor particular firms and business models, and to protect these firms from competition under the rationale that these networks are “natural monopolies”.Originality/valueToday's digital networks have been built on the wealth and market dominance that was made possible by protection from competition and the guaranteed rates of return that regulation permitted. Consequently, the property rights that have been afforded to network owners should be accompanied by responsibilities, namely, in the form of public service obligations.