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Heedful interrelating, knowledge sharing, and new drug development
Authors: Styhre Alexander , Ollila Sanne , Roth Jonas , Williamson David , Berg Lena 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to report a study of knowledge sharing practices in the clinical research organization in a major pharmaceutical company. While knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer is often conceived of in terms of codification and storage in databases accessed through information technology, there is less experience in industry from working with knowledge sharing in face‐to‐face communication settings.Design/methodology/approachA collaborative research methodology including academic researchers, consultants and company representatives was used to examine and develop a knowledge‐sharing model. Interview and participative observations were used as data collection methods.FindingsThe study suggests that the use of so‐called knowledge facilitators, organizing and leading knowledge sharing seminars among clinical research teams, needs to develop the capacity to interrelate heedfully, that is, the dispositions to act with attentiveness, alertness, and care, to fully explore the insights, experiences, and know‐how generated in the clinical research teams. Heed precedes successful sharing of knowledge.Research limitations/implicationsIt is concluded that the literature on knowledge sharing needs to pay closer attention to the practices on the micro level in knowledge sharing, in the day‐to‐day collaborations between different professional groups.Originality/valueThe paper applies the concept of “heedful interrelation” in a practical knowledge management project in a major pharmaceutical company.
Perceptions of knowledge management and intellectual capital in the banking industry
Authors: Curado Carla 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to capture the perceptions of knowledge management and intellectual capital in the banking industry. The reason for developing such a study is that little research has clearly addressed both subjects at the same time. After verifying that knowledge management and intellectual capital are identified as different concepts in the banking industry, the final aim of the paper is to identify the relevancy and perceived value of such organizational variables in the banks.Design/methodology/approachThis research paper follows a qualitative approach and considers two different knowledge management strategies: exploitation and exploration and three different intellectual capital components: human capital, internal structures and external structures. The paper develops and analyses several interviews in the banking industry at top management level across different banks.FindingsThis study led to some interesting findings, allowing verification of most of the theoretical knowledge management and intellectual capital literatures, as well as gathering some examples of its routines and elements, and also identifying the value given to knowledge management and intellectual capital by the banks that took part in the study.Research limitations/implicationsThere are some research limitations regarding the industry context, but this may result in a stimulus for the replication of the work in other industries.Originality/valueThe originality of the paper regards the way it addresses simultaneously knowledge management and intellectual capital as related concepts.
Exploitation of the insurance industry for money laundering: the Malaysian perspective
Authors: Thanasegaran Haemala , Shanmugam Bala 
Published: May 2008

PurposeOwing to the vital role played by the insurance sector in the economic growth of a country, the purpose of this paper is to highlight the serious threat posed by money laundering activities in exploiting the insurance industry, from the Malaysian perspective.Design/methodology/approachProvides a description of the risks posed by money laundering in the insurance sector, along with some useful case examples as illustration. Highlights the measures developed and adopted to control money laundering in the Malaysian insurance sector, with some thoughts on the importance of staying vigilant, as it is the only way in which to effectively counter the menace of money laundering in the sector.FindingsResearch shows that two‐thirds of the cases worldwide associated with money laundering in the insurance sector, related to life insurance products, with general insurance accounting for most of the remaining third of the cases reported. Apart from this, insurance intermediaries like agents and brokers, who are an important direct distribution channel for the sector, are easily subject to exploitation by money launderers.Practical implicationsThe practical implication of this paper is to stress the importance of detecting signs of money laundering activities, as early prevention is the best alternative for insurance companies in countering money laundering in the industry.Originality/valueThe formal reporting measures put in place by the Anti‐Money Laundering Act 2001 are a step in the right direction by the Malaysian Government. However, this paper serves as a reminder that in spite of such measures, the insurance sector is particularly vulnerable to money laundering activities, owing to the sector's rapid growth in offering innovative and sophisticated products and services worldwide. Thus, this paper makes for a useful read for practitioners, academics, policymakers and students alike.
Regulating the cross‐border movement of prepaid cards
Authors: Linn Courtney J. 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe term “prepaid card” refers to the pre‐payment of value process, i.e. pay now and extract value later, and describes most of the prepaid/stored value products available today. These cards have largely supplanted paper gift certificates and travelers checks, and are used as alternatives for traditional paper‐based transactions such as payroll payments, cross‐border remittances, and government assistance or welfare benefit programs. However, the same attributes that make open‐system prepaid cards attractive to legitimate customers make them attractive to money launderers. The purpose of this paper is to make the case for subjecting certain prepaid card products (but not all) to Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments (CMIR) requirements.Design/methodology/approachAddresses how the US law‐enforcement agencies might reconstruct the CMIR enforcement regime to address the unique challenges that prepaid card products present.FindingsThe money laundering threat posed by these products is not immediate, but it is not conjectural either. US law‐enforcement agencies (and perhaps ultimately the courts) will be required to address the fourth amendment and privacy issues that may arise when a customs officer “searches” a prepaid card by swiping it and ascertaining the value of the funds associated with that card.Originality/valueThe paper is of value by showing that problem issues can be surmounted, provided the enforcement regime is narrowly targeted to include only those prepaid card products that bear the closest resemblance to currency, and provided the funds associated with those products are maintained in pooled accounts.
A portfolio approach to develop a theory of future management accounting systems
Authors: Laitinen Erkki K. 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe paper seeks to introduce a method based on the Markowitz mean‐variance portfolio approach to outline a theory of future firm, its environment, and management accounting systems (MASs). The approach is based on the target to choose propositions for the theory to maximise expected credibility.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual approach with mathematical modelling is presented. It is illustrated by a set propositions extracted from a survey presented previously. The survey results are used to design a theory of future MASs by choosing an efficient sub‐set of propositions with the help of combinatory optimisation.FindingsWhen maximising the credibility of a theory of future MAS, the trade‐off between the mean and the variance of expert judgments should be considered. The resulting theory depends on the level for disagreement aversion by the theory builder. The approach is a useful tool to design a theory of future MASs.Research limitations/implicationsHow to select the level of trade‐off between the mean and the variance of judgments should be analysed further. The methods to design propositions for a theory should be researched in more detail. Possible instrumentation and response biases should be assessed.Practical implicationsThis approach provides a practical method to analyse judgments to form a consistent set (portfolio) of propositions. It can be applied to any theory building where propositions cannot be tested (such as in futures research) but only assessed by experts.Originality/valueThe paper includes a new approach for researchers, consultants, and teachers to form a theory of future phenomena such as future MASs.
Approaches in researching human measurement
Authors: Otieno Rose 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a model of researching clothing anthropometrics at the Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK (MMU model), to demonstrate steps in devising size charts by analysing raw data, to relate key aspects of size charts to raw data, and to generate debate on such methods that impinge on the disseminated knowledge in this specialised area. Although sizing is important to consumers, retailers and manufacturers, this area has received scarce attention in the literature.Design/methodology/approachThe MMU model presents step‐by‐step processes in generating size charts. Data from 150 women generated descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, percentiles); these were utilised to devise seven sizes of a body measurements table. Correlations were used to determine relationships, resulting in size charts with a defined size range and grading increments that are relatable to utilisation by consumers, retailers and manufacturers.FindingsA step‐by ‐step model of analysing raw data is presented. A verifiable size chart, codes, grading increments and size limits relatable to data are generated. The usefulness of size charts is therefore contextualised.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper discusses only one model of researching clothing anthropometrics and provides a related conceptual framework; this could be the basis for future research and debate in this area.Practical implicationsFor competitiveness, efficient sizing is useful for marketing, especially in creating niches, targeting customers and facilitating consumer satisfaction.Originality/valueThe MMU model provides an initial conceptual framework at one institution, a benchmark for similar practice in academia and industry and subsequent debate in literature.
Entrepreneurial selection and success: does education matter?
Authors: Dickson Pat H. , Solomon George T. , Weaver K. Mark 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between general education, specific forms of entrepreneurial education and a range of entrepreneurial activities.Design/methodology/approachThe relationships were investigated through an analysis of peer‐reviewed research published in a wide range of journals and proceedings between 1995 and 2006.FindingsFindings suggest strong evidence supporting the relationship between levels of general education and several entrepreneurial success measures. The findings are less clear in regards to the link between general education and the choice to become an entrepreneur. The findings linking specific programs of entrepreneurship education to entrepreneurship, although ambiguous, suggest a positive link between such education and both the choice to become an entrepreneur and subsequent entrepreneurial success.Research limitations/implicationsThe review of research suggests four implications for existing research: a need for increased research outside the USA; an understanding that inconsistencies in findings may be to a great extent temporal artifacts; a need for increased research focused on innovation; and an acknowledgement that “venture exit” as an outcome measure has received limited attention.Practical implicationsGiven the significant investments by both private organizations and governments aimed at increasing rates of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial success through education, it is important to understand that while the evidence supporting the links between education and entrepreneurial outcomes is promising it is not yet definitive.Originality/valueIn addition to providing a review of existing research this paper suggests an integrative framework for future research.
“Start‐a‐Business”: an experiment in education through entrepreneurship
Authors: Vincett Paul S. , Farlow Steve 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThere is wide consensus on the importance of experiential entrepreneurship education. The purpose of this article is to investigate whether two unconventional experiential courses, with the style and content that the authors would like to have experienced before becoming entrepreneurs, can be successfully grafted on to the more conventional offerings of a large university business school.Design/methodology/approachThe authors create learning by allowing a small group of students with serious business ideas to actually be entrepreneurs (rather than pretending to be) as they evaluate, optimize, and start running their businesses within the university course structure. All distractions from these goals, such as formal business plans and academic exercises, are removed, and direct contact with outside stakeholders is strongly emphasized. Fellow‐students and the instructor provide constant feedback and ideas to adapt and improve the businesses.FindingsThe courses meet a variety of accepted experiential education criteria, receive highly positive student evaluations, and generate many real businesses.Practical implicationsThe methodology provides a practical, scalable, and effective way to provide university education through entrepreneurship.Originality/valueThe approach described in the paper has many unusual aspects and works very well. It may be of interest to others attempting innovations in the teaching of entrepreneurship and of the enterprising mindset.
Are misalignments of perceptions and self‐efficacy causing gender gaps in entrepreneurial intentions among our nation's teens?
Authors: Kickul Jill , Wilson Fiona , Marlino Deborah , Barbosa Saulo D. 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the reasons behind the significant gender gaps observed in entrepreneurial interest among adolescents. Specifically, the authors aim to test multiple models that analyze direct and indirect relationships between work and leadership experience, presence of a parental role model, self‐efficacy, and interest by teens in becoming entrepreneurs.Design/methodology/approachA sample of over 5,000 middle and high school students participated in the larger study from which the data were drawn. Participants completed measures of entrepreneurial self‐efficacy, entrepreneurial intentions, work and leadership experience, and parental entrepreneurial role model. The authors analyzed the data using structural equation modeling.FindingsWhile the study confirmed previous empirical findings regarding the antecedents of entrepreneurial self‐efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions, significant differences across gender emerged. First, while boys and girls hold jobs outside of school in comparable numbers, this work experience is much more powerful in generating self‐efficacy among boys. Additionally, the findings indicated that self‐efficacy seemed to have a stronger effect on entrepreneurial interest for girls than for boys, and that having an entrepreneurial mother or father had a significant and positive effect on girls' (but not boys') levels of the entrepreneurial interest.Research limitations/implicationsCommon method variance and other typical limitations of cross‐sectional self‐report surveys are acknowledged. Future research should use longitudinal and multi‐method approaches to overcome such limitations.Practical implicationsFindings suggest that feeling like they are able to succeed as entrepreneurs might count more for girls than for boys when considering career options, and demonstrate the value of entrepreneurial role models for young girls, especially those who already have the confidence and perceived skills to launch their own future ventures.Originality/valueThe paper documents research that represents one of the few large‐scale studies of US teens examining entrepreneurial intentions and antecedents across gender.
Doctoral education in entrepreneurship: a European case study
Authors: Urbano David , Aponte Marinés , Toledano Nuria 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse a European doctoral programme in entrepreneurship. The specific objectives are the following: to illustrate the process to design and launch the doctoral programme; to describe its main characteristics; and to explore the conditioning factors to its success.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology is based upon a systematic application of a longitudinal case‐study approach. Multiple sources of evidence were gathered. These included interviews with key informants and documentary data. Additionally, a participant observation approach was adopted. Concerning the theoretical approach, the related literature in entrepreneurship education was reviewed.FindingsThe analysis supports the notions that the launching of a doctoral programme is similar to the process of creating a new business. The results emphasise the importance of the founder's personality, the network ties among universities and the strategic vision in order to achieve success in an entrepreneurship doctoral programme.Research limitations/implicationsThe interpretation of findings represents the authors' perceptions about a single case study. In terms of theory building, as a future research line, a multi‐case study approach would allow for the developmental history of several doctoral programmes to be studied and compared.Originality/valueThis paper provides a very useful source of information for universities that are planning to offer a doctoral programme in entrepreneurship.
Can students in technology entrepreneurship courses help foster start‐ups by the unemployed?
Authors: Watkins Todd A. , Jean Russo M. , Ochs John B. 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate Lehigh University's demonstration program integrating technology entrepreneurship courses with state and federal employment and economic development agencies. The article aims to detail program goals, activities, resources and structure.Design/methodology/approachThe demonstration involved three stages over 30‐months in the context of Lehigh's Integrated Product Development Program. IPD engages students and faculty from business, engineering and design arts. Multidisciplinary student teams worked with unemployed clients with entrepreneurial new product ideas. The authors report results of several surveys and lessons learned from a comprehensive assessment process.FindingsOne year after participating, compared to a control group of non‐participants, clients with student teams had made statistically significantly more progress in launching businesses and generated more economic activity. Family support and market knowledge were the strongest predictors of entrepreneurial progress.Research limitations/implicationsSample size is small and follow‐up timeframe only one year post‐participation. Larger controlled studies over longer periods would be valuable.Practical implicationsFindings suggest both students and unemployed early‐phase entrepreneurs gain from such academic collaboration. Resources were substantial in the context of curriculum. Partnerships with economic development agencies were instrumental.Originality/valueDespite a large literature on the value of multidisciplinary and project‐based experiential learning, there is little empirical evidence about the extent of commercial benefits to client companies, particularly early phase entrants. Specifically lacking is evidence on the utility to start‐up entrepreneurs of working with student teams. This paper begins to fill that assessment gap.
Entrepreneur's profile: a taxonomy of attribu tes and motivations of university students
Authors: Raposo Mário , do Paço Arminda , Ferreira João 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThis paper aims to identify the profile of the potential entrepreneur student in what concerns the personal attributes and motivations for start‐ups' creation.Design/methodology/approachA review of literature related to the entrepreneur profile is made in order to justify the importance of the theme. Through some studies it was possible to identify a diversity of works and authors that present some aspects which contribute to the characterisation of entrepreneur individuals. The present research uses primary data obtained by means of a questionnaire, involving a sample of students, which were currently engaged in a graduation course at the University of Beira Interior. The questionnaire was administrated by interviews conducted in the classrooms of the University's faculties. The collected data were submitted to a multivariate statistical analysis.FindingsResearch findings include the existence of a typology of two distinct groups of students, respectively designated by “The accommodated independents” and “The confidents”, according to the most outstanding characteristics related with several attributes and motivations presented by each of them.Practical implicationsThe identification of the entrepreneurs' characteristics and the knowledge of the potential business creator students' profile may be important for the development of an adequate educational programme directed to the entrepreneurship education and start‐up processes.Originality/valueThe paper identifies some important characteristics that are common in entrepreneurs. The findings could be used both to promote entrepreneurship in our education systems and to identify the best practices.
Creating a high‐performance workplace: a review of issues and opportunities
Authors: Morgan Andrew , Anthony Sarah 
Published: May 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the findings of research to identify the key issues affecting organisations implementing and managing workplace change projects.Design/methodology/approachA review of literature relating to the constituents of a high‐performance workplace, the impact of workplace change and how workplace performance may be measured, sets the foundation for structured interviews with real estate and facilities executives. Interviews sought to obtain up‐to‐date insights from 17 UK‐based occupiers, drawn from corporate, public and professional services enterprises, which have recently managed accommodation change projects.FindingsThe paper identified how occupiers take a variety of ad hoc approaches to delivering workplace change and capturing the benefits through performance measurement. The evidence suggests that occupiers rely on their own experiences in evaluating their progress towards high‐workplace performance and are not constrained by any lack of evidence of a direct link between workplace and individual productivity.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper is limited in scope by nature of organisations participating in the research, is concentrated on the corporate sector and focuses on headquarters buildings.Originality/valueThe paper provides CRE managers with useful guidance on the wider implications of implementing relocation and workplace change projects and consolidates learning from a range of existing academic and industry research papers on measuring productivity impacts of workplace change.