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Considerations in organizational career advancement: what really matters
Authors: Carmeli Abraham , Shalom Revital , Weisberg Jacob 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis study attempts to expand the literature on organizational career advancement (career mobility and promotion prospects) by examining work factors (withdrawal behaviors, contextual performance and job performance) that managers consider when making decisions regarding their employees' career mobility and promotion prospects.Design/methodology/approachThe research population consists of employees working in both service and non‐service organizations in Israel. Data were collected from three sources: employees, managers and organizational records. Regression analyses were used to assess the research hypotheses.FindingsThe results show that career mobility is significantly associated with withdrawal behaviors (lateness and absenteeism), overtime dedication and job performance. Interestingly, however, the results did not show a significant relationship between organizational career advancement and the two dimensions of contextual performance (altruism and compliance). We also found that job performance is the only major predictor of promotion prospects.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is an effort to systematically examine the effects of various work behaviors and job performance as well as demographic data on two aspects of career advancement: career mobility and career prospects. The findings shed light on the criteria used in making decisions on career mobility and career prospects, the consistency and inconsistency of these criteria, and their relative importance with respect to each aspect of career advancement. However, future research should apply a longitudinal design to fully understand the dynamics of the career advancement process.Practical implicationsIndividual employees and their managers may benefit from a close, systematic examination of the criteria that are important for the career advancement process. Employees may benefit from a better understanding of what managers consider when they make decisions regarding promotions within the organization; thereby, better directing their efforts to meet these expectations. Managers may learn that some inconsistencies exist between their employees' genuine prospects and their own actual decision to promote them. This may lead to exploring practices that might overcome these inconsistencies, as well as a developing ways to use this mechanism in order to advance specific values, attitudes, behaviors and outcomes that are of importance to the viability of the organization.Originality/valueThis study is part of a growing research interest on organizational career advancement, with a specific focus on promotion decisions and their underlying reasons. It contributes to a better understanding of what managers tend to consider when making promotion decisions and evaluating their employees' career prospects.
Human resource management in the North American automotive industry
Authors: Zacharatos Anthea , Sandy Hershcovis M. , Turner Nick , Barling Julian 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis article aims to provide a quantitative review of the range and effects of human resource management (HRM) practices in the North American automotive industry.Design/methodology/approachA total of 14 studies provided data for an employee‐level meta‐analysis of the relationships comprising high performance work systems in the automotive manufacturing sector. As an extension of research in this context, we hypothesized that three clusters of organizational practices (work systems, HR policies, and leadership) would be associated with two clusters of employee‐level psychosocial outcomes (person‐focused, organizational‐focused) which, in turn, would be related to employee performance.FindingsIt was found that work systems and HR policies related to both person‐focused (comprising individual job satisfaction, health, self‐esteem, and social support) and organization‐focused (comprising organizational commitment and perceptions of organizational justice) outcomes. The leadership cluster had a strong association with the person‐focused outcomes. Organizational – but not personal‐focused outcomes were associated with employee performance comprising employee effectiveness, self‐ratings of performance, turnover, and absenteeism.Research limitations/implicationsThe results from this study provide support for the role of employee‐level psychosocial outcomes as mechanisms between HRM practices and employee performance, supporting an idea that is often discussed but rarely tested in the literature. These results need to tempered by the fact that this meta‐analysis was based on a relatively small number of studies in one industrial sector, thereby limiting the generalizability of the model.Practical implicationsThese data suggest that managing with a high‐involvement orientation is associated with positive consequences for individuals and organizations within the automotive industry. The paper is not espousing the view that technologically‐focused systems are of little value in manufacturing industries, but rather that taking a more humanistic approach to how they are implemented may benefit all parties involved.Originality/valueThis paper provides an empirical review of HRM practices and outcomes in the automotive manufacturing context. The role of leadership in these systems is highlighted. The results offer guidance to researchers and practitioners interested in researching and managing the human side of automobile manufacturing.
A review of the time management literature
Authors: Claessens Brigitte J.C. , van Eerde Wendelien , Rutte Christel G. , Roe Robert A. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to provide an overview for those interested in the current state‐of‐the‐art in time management research.Design/methodology/approachThis review includes 32 empirical studies on time management conducted between 1982 and 2004.FindingsThe review demonstrates that time management behaviours relate positively to perceived control of time, job satisfaction, and health, and negatively to stress. The relationship with work and academic performance is not clear. Time management training seems to enhance time management skills, but this does not automatically transfer to better performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe reviewed research displays several limitations. First, time management has been defined and operationalised in a variety of ways. Some instruments were not reliable or valid, which could account for unstable findings. Second, many of the studies were based on cross‐sectional surveys and used self‐reports only. Third, very little attention was given to job and organizational factors. There is a need for more rigorous research into the mechanisms of time management and the factors that contribute to its effectiveness. The ways in which stable time management behaviours can be established also deserves further investigation.Practical implicationsThis review makes clear which effects may be expected of time management, which aspects may be most useful for which individuals, and which work characteristics would enhance or hinder positive effects. Its outcomes may help to develop more effective time management practices.Originality/valueThis review is the first to offer an overview of empirical research on time management. Both practice and scientific research may benefit from the description of previous attempts to measure and test the popular notions of time management.
Company‐based determinants of training and the impact of training on company performance
Authors: Hansson Bo 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to use an international dataset to examine what determines employee training from an organisational perspective, and to what extent training investments enhance company performance.Design/methodology/approachData from 5,824 private‐sector organisations are used to examine determinants of training and the connection between training and profitability. OLS regressions and Probit estimates are used in the statistical analyses.FindingsThe results indicate that the provision of company training is largely determined by firm‐specific factors, such as human resource management (HRM) practices. The results further show that two widely used measures of training – incidence and intensity – are largely determined by different factors. Staff turnover (mobility) does not appear to be a decisive factor in explaining the provision of training on a national or company level, although it is associated with lower profitability to some extent. However, the single most important factor associated with profitability is how much is invested in training (intensity), suggesting that the economic benefits of training outweigh the cost of staff turnover.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing training literature by offering extensive access to internal measures of training, profitability, HRM practices, workforce characteristics and staff turnover for companies in 26 countries worldwide.
An existential‐phenomenological framework for understanding leadership development experiences
Authors: Olivares Orlando J. , Peterson Gerald , Hess Kathleen P. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework for better understanding leadership development experiences by melding the existential‐phenomenological (E‐P) perspective with the leadership literature.Design/methodology/approachThis study used questionnaires to elicit leadership development experiences. A sample of US Army officers provided 117 unique experiences. Various computational methods were used to empirically determine the essential elements and structure of these experiences.FindingsThe results provide support for the proposition that beneficial experiences were rated higher than non‐beneficial experiences on five elements: challenge, self‐efficacy, sociality, relevance, and reflectivity. Four of the five elements were represented by two components: an interpersonal component (sociality and relevance), and an intrapersonal component (self‐efficacy and challenge). A fifth element, reflectivity, was related to, but distinct from, both components. Reflectivity may bridge or connect the intrapersonal and the interpersonal components.Research limitations/implicationsThe research was limited to a sample of US Army officers. Future research should seek to replicate the findings in larger and more diverse samples, for example, the private sector. These efforts are currently planned.Practical implicationsThe conceptual framework and method for understanding experiences that facilitate leadership development can be used by any organization. The present framework and findings are consistent with other approaches to leadership development (e.g. the competency approach).Originality/valueThis study used a unique and tractable approach for understanding leadership development experiences. The elements and structure of beneficial experiences were empirically determined using a number of computational methods; heretofore, this has not been done.
Exploring the social capital grid: bonding, bridging, qualitative, quantitative
Authors: Patulny Roger V. , Lind Haase Svendsen Gunnar 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show that numerous studies have advanced social capital research over the past decade. Most studies have accepted the theoretical distinction between bonding and bridging social capital networks. Many, however, tend to agglomerate empirical research under the one catch‐all social capital concept, rather than classifying it according to the bonding/bridging distinction. Furthermore, most studies make little distinction on the basis of methodology, between qualitative and quantitative approaches to investigating social capital. These omissions need to be addressed.Design/methodology/approachThis paper reviews definitions and applications of bridging and bonding social capital, classifies empirical studies according to each network type, and produces a further breakdown according to methodological approach.FindingsThe result is a four‐part “grid” of social capital research, encompassing bonding and bridging, and quantitative and qualitative aspects. This paper finds that most qualitative research examines non‐excludable and excludable goods and is relevant to bonding social capital, whilst most quantitative analysis looks at civic networks and norms of trust, and relates to bridging social capital.Research limitations/implicationsResults advance the task of clarifying and measuring social capital.Practical implicationsFurther development of the bridging/bonding social capital conceptual pair should allow for a more precise measurement of a community, or region.Originality/valueNo review paper to date captures the above empirical and methodological “grid” clearly.
The contribution of manufacturing strategy involvement and alignment to world‐class manufacturing performance
Authors: Brown Steve , Squire Brian , Blackmon Kate 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore links between the process of strategy formulation and subsequent performance in operations within firms.Design/methodology/approachAn in‐depth literature review on resource‐based and operations strategy naturally led to three hypotheses. These are then tested using evidence from field‐based case studies of manufacturing/assembly plants in the computer industry.FindingsThe research suggests that world‐class plants incorporate both strategic operations content and strategic operations processes, whilst low‐performing plants do not.Practical implicationsIt is argued that involving manufacturing/operations managers in the strategic planning process helps align manufacturing and business strategy, and this alignment is associated with higher manufacturing performance. This should be of interest to operations managers and strategists within firms.Originality/valueBy linking strategic alignment and the manufacturing strategy process to world‐class manufacturing practices and performance, this research adds a new dimension to the study of world‐class manufacturing and more generally to the best practices and practice‐performance debates.
Supply chain risk management and performance
Authors: Ritchie Bob , Brindley Clare 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the constructs underpinning risk management and explores its application in the supply chain context through the development of a framework. The constructs of performance and risk are matched together to provide new perspectives for researchers and practitioners.Design/methodology/approachThe conceptual and empirical work in the supply chain management field and other related fields is employed to develop a conceptual framework of supply chain risk management (SCRM). Risk in the supply chain is explored in terms of risk/performance sources, drivers, consequences and management responses, including initial approaches to categorization within these. Two empirical cases are used to illustrate the application of the framework.FindingsA new framework is presented that helps to integrate the dimensions of risk and performance in supply chains and provide a categorisation of risk drivers.Research limitations/implicationsSCRM is at an early stage of evolution. The paper provides a clarification of the dimensions and constructs within this field together with directions for future research and development.Practical implicationsThe focus on performance in terms of efficiency and effectiveness linked to risk drivers and risk management responses provides insights to managing and measuring risk in supply chains.Originality/valueThe paper consolidates the work in an emerging strand of supply chain management. Two key challenges facing the research community are addressed, the ability to prescribe strategies to address particular risk drivers and the interaction of risk management and performance.
Institutional quality and endogenous economic growth
Authors: Kühl Teles Vladimir 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper seeks to investigate the relation among corruption, institutional quality and economic growth.Design/methodology/approachIt expands the Erlich and Lui (JPE) endogenous growth model. From this model, institutional aspects such as judicial corruption, bureaucracy, democracy and income inequality are introduced into the analysis in order to identify the institutional conditions that may inhibit corruption and stimulate economic growth.FindingsIt was demonstrated that the magnitude of the marginal effect of bureaucratic corruption on growth crucially depends on other institutional aspects of the economy and that judicial corruption amplifies the perverse effects of bureaucratic corruption.Originality/valueThe paper explains why some countries with a lot of corruption grow at high rates. In that sense if a country has only a lot of judicial or bureaucratic corruption it may grow at high rates but, when these two kinds of corruptions occur at the same time, then the economy will be at a low‐growth pitfall.
Eighteen “monozukuri‐focused” assembly line design and visual factory management principles with DENSO industrial examples
Authors: Ranky Paul G. 
Published: February 2007

PurposeTo offer lean design and assembly principles with a focus on “monozukuri,” meaning sustainable, environmentally friendly factories and products with simultaneously integrated product and process designs.Design/methodology/approachBased on extensive study of products, processes and factories, 18 “monozukuri‐focused” product, process, factory design and management principles are explained by the author.FindingsThe rule‐based approach to designing lean, sustainable, “monozukuri‐focused” flexible products, processes, production systems and factories will reduce waste at all levels, and create new opportunities for satisfying dynamically changing market needs.Originality/valueReveals 18 lean design and assembly line design and management principles with some practical industrial examples.
Is six sigma a management fad or fact?
Authors: Antony Jiju 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to present the results of a study carried out by the author in the form of a panel discussion on the topic – “Is Six Sigma another management fad or fact?”Design/methodology/approachThe approach taken for this paper was to form a panel of leading academics and practitioners who are familiar with the six sigma topic as well as general quality management/improvement fields.FindingsThe findings of this panel discussion was quite stimulating and the author believes that this will be extremely useful to both researchers and practitioners of six sigma.Research limitations/implicationsOne limitation of this panel discussion was that majority of the people who participated in this study come from the USA. It would have been better to have different views from other parts of the world such as China, Sweden, Hong Kong, Australia, The Netherlands, Germany, etc.Originality/valueThe paper provides an excellent resource for those people who would like to know whether six sigma is just a management fad or fact. The people who had participated in this panel discussion were carefully chosen by the author.
An image processing approach for jigsaw puzzle assembly
Authors: Fei Ni , Zhuang Fu , Renqiang Liu , Qixin Cao , Yanzheng Zhao 
Published: February 2007

PurposeTo develop an image processing approach for jigsaw puzzle assembly.Design/methodology/approachFirst, pixels are extracted from the jigsaw puzzle blocks to calculate their rotation angles and centre coordinates. Second, a template matching method is employed to recognise each block and its orientation.FindingsA robot‐based jigsaw puzzle system is established; and an effective image processing approach for assembly is developed.Practical implicationsAutomatic assembly lines that assemble parts with the same shape, but random position and angle, can employ the jigsaw puzzle assembly method.Originality/valueAn effective image processing method for jigsaw puzzle assembly is presented in this paper. The validity of the method is proved by analysis and experiment.
XSENSOR technology: a pressure imaging overview
Authors: Cork Russell 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe paper aims to present an innovative method for imaging the pressure distribution between two interface surfaces. The physical principles behind the design of the pressure imaging system are explained, and some case studies involving the use of this technology in diverse applications are described.Design/methodology/approachThe XSENSOR pressure sensor is comprised of a matrix of capacitive sensing elements. Pressure applied to the surface of the sensing element causes a change in capacitance that is correlated to a change in pressure. Proprietary Windows based software compensates for sensor non‐linearity, hysteresis, and creep over time, resulting in enhanced accuracy.FindingsXSENSOR's capacitive based pressure imaging sensors can graphically display pressure distributions in real time between virtually any two surfaces in contact. The sensor element is accurate, thin, flexible, and robust. These physical characteristics minimize any artificial influences created by the presence of the sensor during data collection.Practical implicationsPressure imaging technology can be used in industrial and engineering environments for product design and verification, process control, or quality assurance.Originality/valueThis paper will be useful to the engineer or business manager interested in applying sensor technology to solve engineering or design problems.
Latest research and development of twin‐straight tube Coriolis mass flowmeters
Authors: Wang Tao , Hussain Yousif 
Published: February 2007

PurposeThe paper aims to theoretically predict sensor signals and calibration factors for twin‐straight tube Coriolis flowmeters. It also aims to determine an optimal flow path to minimize pressure loss.Design/methodology/approachTwo major aspects involved in the latest research and development of a series of twin‐straight tube Coriolis mass flowmeters are presented. Firstly, the theoretical method adopted for the concept design to predict sensor signals and calibration factors is given. This is essentially a finite element method using the fluid structure interaction theory based on a Timoshenko beam coupled with one‐dimensional flow. Secondly, detailed design using computational fluid dynamics is described to optimise pressure loss. Finally, experimental results from testing a prototype meter are given and compared with the numerical results.FindingsFinds that sensor signals and calibration factors can be predicted with the presented method. Also finds that pressure loss can be minimized with an optimized flow splitter.Practical implicationsComparison between experiments and theoretical results shows agreement and indicates the effectiveness of computer‐aided engineering at an early development stage of Coriolis mass flow sensors.Originality/valueProvide a theoretical model to predict sensor signals and calibration factors for Coriolis mass flowmeters. Introduce an optimized splitter shape for a twin tube configuration.