bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Entrepreneurial firms in search of established partners: review and recommendations
Authors: Das T.K. , He Irene Y. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeTo review the alliance partner selection criteria research in order to shed light on how entrepreneurial firms should choose established firms as alliance partners.Design/methodology/approachCritical differences between entrepreneurial and established firms are presented to emphasize the special risks in alliances between these two types of firms. Extant literature on partner selection criteria is reviewed to show that adequate research adopting the perspective of entrepreneurial firms is lacking. A list of recommendations is developed for entrepreneurial firms in their choice of established firms as alliance partners. Illustrative cases are presented of both successful and unsuccessful cases of strategic alliances between entrepreneurial and established firms.FindingsProvides evidence that entrepreneurial firms have not been adequately recognized in the research on partner selection criteria in strategic alliances. Based on a comprehensive review of the literature, the paper identifies 15 intrinsic and alliancing difference factors between entrepreneurial and established firms.Practical implicationsFive key guidelines are developed to assist entrepreneurial firms in selecting established firms as alliance partners.Originality/valueThis paper fills a gap in the two literatures on entrepreneurship and strategic alliances regarding research‐based guidance available for entrepreneurial firms in the selection of established firms as partners in strategic alliances.
Business lecturers' perceptions of the nature of entrepreneurship
Authors: Bennett Roger 
Published: July 2006

PurposeTo investigate possible connections between the ways in which university lecturers define the term “entrepreneurship” and the pedagogical methods they apply when teaching the subject.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 141 lecturers on entrepreneurship courses completed a questionnaire concerning meaning of the term “entrepreneurship”; the pedagogical techniques they employed when delivering entrepreneurship units; and their commitment to entrepreneurship as an academic discipline. The sample was analysed with respect to the respondents' subject areas (marketing, organisational behaviour, economics, etc.), amounts of business experience, types of employing institution, and socio‐demographic characteristics. An emerging model was tested using the technique of partial least squares.FindingsLecturers' definitions of entrepreneurship were indeed influenced by their backgrounds and by the number of years they had worked in businesses. Few of the sample had ever owned an enterprise and, in general, respondents' operational management experience was limited. There was no consensus as to how the word entrepreneurship should be interpreted or how the subject should be taught.Research limitations/implicationsOnly a minority of the sampling frame (29 per cent) returned the questionnaire. The model that was tested had to be constructed ab initio due to the paucity of prior research in the field. Hence the study was wholly exploratory and could not test hypotheses explicitly derived from pre‐existing literature.Practical implicationsA consistent theory of entrepreneurship needs to be developed, to be disseminated among and accepted by lecturers who actually teach the subject, and then be incorporated into the curricula and syllabuses of entrepreneurship courses.Originality/valueThis research is the first to examine the perceptions of the nature of entrepreneurship held by lecturers on entrepreneurship programmes and to relate these perceptions to their antecedents and pedagogical consequences.
Mediated effects of export promotion programs on firm export performance
Authors: Shamsuddoha A.K. , Yunus Ali M. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe impact of export promotion programs (EPPs) on firm export performance (FEP) has received little attention in the export literature. This paper attempts to investigate the direct and indirect impact of EPPs on FEP in a comprehensive model. The indirect effects of EPPs on FEP have been conceptualized through a set of firm‐ and management‐related antecedents for empirical testing.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data were collected through mail survey from a sample of 203 exporting firms in three export‐oriented industries in a developing country. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques to test the hypothesized relationships.FindingsResults suggest that in addition to its direct impact on the FEP, the usage of EPPs has direct impact on firm's export knowledge, and managers’ perception that in turn influence commitment to export, export strategy and FEP.Research limitations/implicationsFindings provide empirical support to theorize indirect effect of the usage of EPPs on FEP. Findings also provide guidelines for managers how to benefit from EPPs to gain export knowledge toward increasing commitment for successful exporting. Policy makers can also benefit from the study finding in designing policy programs. Readers should use caution in generalizing the findings unless verified in other developed and developing country contexts.Originality valueThe theoretical framework developed for the study is original and drawn on the extant literature. The empirical testing of the theoretical model in a developing country context is a significant contribution to fill the much needed gap in the literature toward generalizing similar findings.
The relationship between social capital, transaction costs, and organizational outcomes
Authors: Fussell Hilary , Harrison‐Rexrode Jill , Kennan William R. , Hazleton Vincent 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the connection between social capital, transaction costs, and organizational outcomes.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on a survey of 176 employees of a high‐tech manufacturer of electronics located in the Mid‐Atlantic region of the USA. The survey included three self‐report measures: social capital, transaction costs, and organizational outcomes. Self‐report items were used to measure three dimensions of social capital: structure, relationships, and communication. Transaction cost items measured information exchange, problem solving, conflict management, and behavior regulation. Questions measuring organizational outcomes included quality, change, equity, and fairness.FindingsThe central finding of this research is the significant association between social capital and both transaction costs and organizational outcomes. As expected, trust served as a predictor of both transaction costs and organizational outcomes. In addition, the social capital components of access, timing, and network ties were significantly associated with transaction costs and organizational outcomes.Research limitations/implicationsThe items used to measure the communication dimension of social capital did not demonstrate sufficient reliability to be entered into the analysis.Practical implicationsThe results suggest an alternative approach to considering the connection between communication management and organizational achievement. This approach, also, theoretically centralizes communication and communication related concerns as foundational for social capital analysis.Originality/valueThis study offers a valuable alternative theoretic approach to understanding the impact of communication on organizational affairs.
Application of artificial intelligence for the determination of package parameters for a desired solder joint fatigue life
Authors: Lee K.O. , Ong K.E. , Seetharamu K.N. , Azid I.A. , Quadir G.A. , Goh T.J. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeAims to present a finite element analysis based methodology for estimating the characteristic fatigue life of a solder joint interconnect under accelerated temperature cycling to predict the reliability performance of a flip chip package.Design/methodology/approachThe method uses the ANSYSTM finite element analysis tool along with Anand's viscoplastic constitutive law. Darveaux's crack growth rate model was applied to calculate solder joint characteristic life using simulated viscoplastic strain energy density results at the package substrate and printed circuit board solder joints. Two package configurations are evaluated with the above methodology, with the first being a simplified flip chip model and the second being a detailed flip chip model. Each of these configurations is subjected to two accelerated temperature cycling tests.FindingsGenerally, the results indicate that the solder joint at the corner end of the package tends to fail first. The characteristic lives of solder joint at the package ball/board interface are 24‐46 percent higher than the characteristic lives of solder joint at the package ball/substrate interface. This means that the interface between the solder ball and substrate will fail first before the interface between the solder ball and the board.Originality/valueDemonstrates that genetic algorithms can be used as tools to predict possible package dimensional values for given constraints on solder joint life.
Test chip and substrate design for flip chip microelectronic package thermal measurements
Authors: Joo Goh Teck , Chiu Chia‐Pin , Seetharamu K.N. , Quadir G.A. , Zainal Z.A. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThis paper's purpose is to review the design of a flip chip thermal test vehicle.Design/methodology/approachDesign requirements for different applications such as thermal characterization, assembly process optimization, and product burn‐in simulation are outlined and the design processes of different thermal test chip structures including the temperature sensor and passive heaters are described in detail. The design of fireball heater, a novel test chip structure used for evaluating the effectiveness of heat spreading of advanced thermal solutions, is also explained.FindingsDescribes the design considerations and processes of the package substrate and printed‐circuit board with special emphasis on the physical routing of the thermal test chip structures. These design processes are supported with thermal data from various finite‐element analyses carried out to evaluate the capability and limitations of thermal test vehicle design.Originality/valueThe validation and calibration procedures of a thermal test vehicle are presented in this paper.
On the inception of sound derivative products in emerging markets
Authors: Al Janabi Mazin A.M. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeSince, the early 1990s, emerging markets have started to play an important role in the trading of derivatives products. Despite the fact that these markets are characterized in general as illiquid, segmented, politically unstable, with lack of regulations and historical financial databases, they do have some advantages for markets' participants. This paper aims to discuss some of the main obstacles to the inception of successful derivative products in emerging economies and to provide a number of viable solutions.Design/methodology/approachThe objective of this paper is to share with financial markets' participants, regulators and policymakers some of the author's real‐world experiences and observations as a derivatives trader and later as a trading risk manager in emerging economies. The endeavor here is to provide several robust guidelines that can assist emerging markets in the establishment of sound derivative markets within a prudential framework of rules and policies.FindingsTo this end, key risk management rules and procedures that should be considered before dealing with derivative products are examined and adapted to the specific needs of emerging markets. The suggested viable solutions can be implemented in almost all emerging economies, if they are adapted to correspond to each market's initial level of sophistication.Practical implicationsThe real‐world guidelines and observations that are discussed in this work will be of value to financial entities, regulators and policymakers operating within the context of emerging markets.Originality/valueThis paper fills a gap in the risk management literature, especially from the emerging markets perspective, by providing a practitioner's views on how to set‐up sound and effective derivative products markets in emerging economies. The paper will be of value to those interested in founding a successful and sound trading environment of derivative products in emerging markets.
A review of financial and regulatory reforms in the gilt‐edged market
Authors: Ahmad Farooq , Lal David 
Published: July 2006

PurposeAims to examine and evaluate the financial and regulatory reforms in the gilt‐edged market.Design/methodology/approachReviews recent financial and regulatory reforms in the gilt‐edged market.FindingsFinds that, overall, the gilts market has maintained its safe haven status during periods of both stability and uncertainty.Originality/valueIn its examination of the gilt‐edged market, this paper concludes that recent reforms have been very successful in maintaining its competitiveness.
The effect of the SEC's regulation fair disclosure on analyst forecast attributes
Authors: Yang Rong , Mensah Yaw M. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThis study aims to examine the effect of the Securities and Exchange Commission's regulation fair disclosure (Reg. FD) on analyst forecast performance for pre‐Reg. FD closed‐call (CLC) and open‐call (OPC) firms compared with the non‐conference‐call (NCC) firms in the post‐Reg. FD period.Design/methodology/approachSpecifically, it examines whether Reg. FD influenced the earnings forecast accuracy and forecast dispersion of financial analysts for the previous‐CLC firms in the post‐Reg. FD period compared with the previous‐OPC firms, and both sets of conference call firms relative to the NCC firms in the same period.FindingsThe main findings indicate that forecast accuracy improved for both OPC and CLC firms compared with the NCC firms in the post‐Reg. FD period. More importantly, the differences in earnings forecast performance between the pre‐Reg. FD OPC and CLC firms had disappeared in the post‐Reg. FD period.Originality/valueThese results offer further confirmation of previous findings that Reg. FD has contributed to leveling the playing field for financial analysts and investors.
Court of Appeal rules on solicitor's liability to make redress to investors
Authors: Gray Joanna 
Published: July 2006

PurposeTo report on the appeal by the defendants – a firm of sollcitors – against the proceedings taken by the Financial Services Authority.Design/methodology/approachOutlines the facts and explains the decision.FindingsFinds that this decision serves to illustrate how difficult and fine‐turned a task it is to achieve in law effective yet fair transition between one complex regulatory regime with another that is not precisely identical in terms of its intended effects and application.Originality/valueShows a reason why the level of enthusiasm for much more radical substantive legislative change in the FSMA 2000 framework is relatively muted on the part of Government, regulator and industry alike.
Question of legal nature of betting scheme under FSMA 2000 considered by Court of Appeal
Authors: Gray Joanna 
Published: July 2006

PurposeTo provide a summary of the action against Top Bet Placement Services, involving a betting scheme that infringed FSMA 2000.Design/methodology/approachA detailed exposition of the factual background to this action, including an explanation of how it changed its structure and operations over time in order to attempt to allay concerns about infringements of FSMA 2000.FindingsFrom the facts that have emerged in this case that sollcitors and counsel were involved throughout this scheme's existence and those concerned, including FSA, appear to have gone to considerable lengths to clarify where exactly this betting scheme fitted into the FSMA legislative framework and how.Originality/valueCase law on the meaning of the terms used in scoping out the definition of “collective investment scheme” is thin on the ground.
The enterprise of crime and terror – the implication for good business
Authors: Scanlan Gary 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to consider some possible future trends or developments in the fight against organised crime and the terrorist operating ostensibly within the business sphere, in the light of the threats, both present and future that such criminal activity poses, for society and for business activity in the UK.Design/methodology/approachThe paper outlines aspects in the future fight against crime and terrorism and the promotion of good business in this regard.FindingsThe conclusions drawn are far from optimistic. The government must, in pursuing policies and strategies to combat crime and terrorism, also be committed to the provision of adequate resources to the relevant investigating and enforcement authorities so as to ensure that these objectives are achieved. The “white collar” criminal operating within the business community can be a principal operator in organised crime and the terrorist cell. By their activities they ensure that organised crime and the terrorist are given the resources by which those individuals destroy our prosperity, intimidate individuals and perpetrate outrages such as 7/7 in London. Until those in authority can accept their responsibilities in this regard, we can make little if any progress in the war against organised crime and the terrorist.Originality/valueThe paper looks to the future in the fight against crime and terror, highlighting old and new threats and describing the implications for good business.
Business of crime: the enterprise of crime and terror – the implications for good business
Authors: Henry Millard George 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe paper was presented at the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, September 2005. The objectives were to set a scenario for examining the criminal activities over time, the changing and transformation of transnational crime.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology used was bibliography research, completed with interviews and author's practitioner experience.FindingsThe paper emphasizes the need of a different approach to the new criminal order, and a awareness discussion involving the expropriation of results from criminal activityResearch limitations/implicationsThe paper is a simple overview of the subject, there is much more to be researched due to the fact that it is related to global changes, over a 30 years period, and could combine the analysis from other professional perspectives.Originality/valueThe paper intends to fill a void both descriptively and theoretically, in a field of study that is becoming increasingly important.
Corporate investigations
Authors: Coburn Niall F. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe aim of the research is to explain the requirements for conducting a corporate investigation and to indicate that corporations must have effective corporate governance and compliance structures that are flexible and innovative to combat new and emerging frauds.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology is to give a brief overview of the major past and current frauds, explain the nature of corporate crime and how a corporation should go about conducting an effective corporate investigation. The paper gives some warnings about new and emerging frauds and emphasizes lessons have to be learned from large corporate failures, such as Enron and Parmalat.FindingsIf corporations are not vigilant and do not have innovative and adequate corporate compliance structures, they open themselves to weaknesses that can effectively cause their own demise.Practical implicationsThe paper gives direction on how to conduct an effective corporate investigation and the relevant steps that should be considered if an investigation is undertaken.Originality/valuePractical oversight of conducting financial crime investigations and warning corporations to be vigilant and ensure that there are appropriate corporate compliance structures in place to deal with emerging frauds or other financial crime.
Business service quality in an e‐commerce environment
Authors: Yang Ying , Humphreys Paul , McIvor Ronan 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate how to improve business service quality (BSQ) in an e‐commerce environment. It also serves as a basis for developing a BSQ measurement instrument in an e‐commerce environment.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines BSQ along four inter‐organisational business process transactions. The focus is mainly on understanding the buyer's expected service and identifying main BSQ dimensions to satisfy the buyers.FindingsFour main BSQ quality dimensions including marketing service, logistics service, operations service and collaboration service are identified along the inter‐organisaitonal business process. Four propositions are then offered. Additionally, customised business service quality is also discussed.Research limitations/implicationsThis research calls for a need to test the propositions through a questionnaire survey, where quantitative analysis will be conducted to identify the extent to which various BSQ dimensions affect the buyers' overall satisfaction. In addition, it would be worthwhile to investigate the linkage between BSQ and buyer performance.Originality/valueWith the rapid growth of e‐commerce, business environments are demanding higher level of service quality than ever before. In this context, the contribution of this paper is to look at how to improve BSQ along the inter‐organisational process transactions.
Reasons for working part‐time
Authors: Maynard Douglas C. , Thorsteinson Todd J. , Parfyonova Natalya M. 
Published: July 2006

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explores the factors that might lead an individual to pursue part‐time (PT) employment.Design/methodology/approachThe paper hypothesized that employees have very different motivations for PT working, and that these motivations will affect their work experiences. The paper builds on recent research focusing on attitudinal differences between “voluntary PT” and “involuntary PT” employees by developing and evaluating a measure of reasons for accepting PT work. Current full‐time (FT) and PT employees from several samples (n=1,069) completed a survey including our reasons scale, plus measures of facet job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover intentions.FindingsCluster analyses of reasons indicated four groups of PT employees – voluntary, involuntary, caretakers, and students. These sub‐groups differed from each other, and from FT workers, on most outcome measures. Students and involuntary PT workers generally reported lower job attitudes and greater intentions to turnover than did caretakers, voluntary PT workers, and FT workers.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should attempt to sample a larger number of PT workers, and begin investigating understudied outcomes (e.g. task and contextual performance, actual withdrawal behavior).Originality/valueIt is shown that PT workers are heterogeneous in both their reasons and their attitudes. The paper stresses the value of examining specific factors which result in an individual choosing to work PT in an effort to better understand his or her experiences on that job. A short measure is presented which may be used to further examine the implications of various reasons behind PT job choice.