bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Risk regulations and financial disclosure
Authors: Combes‐Thuélin Elisabeth , Henneron Sandrine , Touron Philippe 
Published: September 2006

PurposeRisk orientated disclosure is a focal issue of corporate communication. Many provisions have been implemented in the USA and in Europe to promote transparency about risks faced by companies, especially by quoted ones. The increase of mandatory risk reporting applying to companies leads to the question of whether or how companies are compliant with these regulations. The answer itself implies further questions: what is required to be disclosed? And what is risk? The purpose of this paper is to address these issues.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses a qualitative methodology based on Huberman and Miles in order to explore the collected data (annual reports of companies, laws, accounting standards, professional sources).FindingsThe paper established an inventory of rules currently existing in order to identify the risk disclosure context faced by French companies and found that there is no consensus between the different pieces of legislation. It is demonstrated that the terminology referred to by companies tends to differ from one to another.Research limitations/implicationsThe study focused on risk disclosure within annual reports of listed companies and on risk reporting within mandatory provisions.Practical implicationsA consensus on the definition of risk needs to be reached in order to assess company management, as well as their compliance with provisions.Originality/valueAn attempt is made to set up a framework which could eliminate deficiencies in the lack of consensus in laws and company practice.
From tinkering around the edge to enhancing revenue growth: supply chain‐new product development
Authors: van Hoek Remko , Chapman Paul 
Published: September 2006

PurposeTo expand beyond existing research on the integration of supply chain and new product development that has a limited focused on the need to pre‐inform supply chain before product launch, the need for new product development to consider the impact of product design on supply chain operations and research has focused on ensuring product availability at the product launch.Design/methodology/approachThis research note suggests avenues forward and areas for practice and research to progress.FindingsThe existing and limited focus on involving supply chain in new product development overlooks several central issues and opportunities that companies are beginning to explore and that can be supported by research. In particular the opportunity to focus on leveraging supply chain in new product development, for greater market impact and revenue growth.Practical implicationsAddressing the path forward, beyond limited approaches requires greater alignment between new product development and supply chain, it requires a focus that goes beyond just ensuring product availability and it requires alignment much further upstream in the new product development process. Examples of early progress in companies are provided.Originality/valueIn addition to summarizing existing research, new avenues for research and practice are offered that can tremendously improve alignment and the contribution of supply chain on new product development, for the good of the company as a whole. Specific research areas are suggest to enable research to support the realization of the path forward in this area.
Spanning flexibility: supply chain information dissemination drives strategy development and customer satisfaction
Authors: Zhang Qingyu , Vonderembse Mark A. , Lim Jeen‐Su 
Published: September 2006

PurposeTo respond to an increasingly uncertain environment, firms are seeking to enhance flexibility across the value chain. Spanning flexibility, a critical dimension of value chain flexibility, is the ability of a firm to provide horizontal information connections across the value chain to meet a variety of customer needs. This research organizes literature on spanning flexibility and classifies it according to competence and capability theory.Design/methodology/approachThe study collected data from 273 manufacturing executives related to spanning flexibility. The instruments used to collect these data have been validated via literature review and structured interviews with executives. Structural equation modeling was applied to these data to test relationships among the variables in the study.FindingsThis study develops valid and reliable instruments to measure the sub‐dimensions of spanning flexibility. The results indicate strong, positive, and direct relationships between flexible spanning competence and capability, and between flexible spanning capability and customer satisfaction.Originality/valueThis paper describes a framework to explore the relationships among flexible competence (supply chain information dissemination flexibility), flexible capability (strategy development flexibility), and customer satisfaction.
Predicting purchase intention of a controversial luxury apparel product
Authors: Summers Teresa A. , Belleau Bonnie D. , Xu Yingjiao 
Published: September 2006

PurposeThe aim of this study is to determine, using the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), affluent female consumers' purchase intention of a controversial luxury product, apparel made with American alligator leather.Design/methodology/approachInfluence variables evaluated in the model included: attitude toward performing the behavior (purchasing alligator leather apparel); subjective norm, involvement (fashion involvement); controversy perception (social acceptance and endangerment status of the American alligator); price perception (price‐quality schema and prestige sensitivity); personality traits (self‐confidence and self‐consciousness); and demographics. A mail survey of 1,200 affluent female consumers residing in eight US metropolitan statistical areas defined as fashion centers was conducted.FindingsA total of 430 usable surveys were returned for a 36 percent response rate. The general linear model regression analysis revealed that attitude toward performing the behavior, subjective norm, controversy perception (social acceptance), and fashion involvement were significant predictors of purchase intention.Practical implicationsThe model was effective in predicting affluent females' purchase intention for a controversial luxury apparel product, and results suggest the TRA could be used to predict purchase intention of other luxury products considered controversial. Producers and retailers of controversial luxury apparel products or interested researchers could use the model in their exploration of consumer attitudes and behavioral intentions. Luxury exotic leather producers and retailers could use the results as they develop merchandising and promotions campaigns for their product lines.Originality/valueThe theory could be used to predict purchase intention of other controversial and/or luxury fashion merchandise. Information about affluent female consumers' knowledge, perceptions, and purchase intention of American alligator leather apparel is provided, thus expanding the current limited literature.
Value and fairness in US textile industry partnerships
Authors: Divita Lorynn , Cassill Nancy , Ludwig David 
Published: September 2006

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a demographic profile and to examine the types of value (social and economic) and fairness received from strategic partnerships between members of the US textile industry with their US suppliers and vendors.Design/methodology/approachBased on a theoretical Relationship Retention Model by Gassenheimer and Houston and incorporating Transactional Cost Analysis, social exchange theory and distributive justice as theoretical frameworks, a quantitative instrument measured partnership economic value, social value and fairness. Standard least squares regression analysis combined with bootstrap analysis was used in data analysis.FindingsResults indicated that a significant relationship (p>0.0001) existed between social value and fairness. These findings refute the theoretical model, which shows both economic value and social value to be equally important to a successful partnership.Research limitations/implicationsLimitations arose from adapting a theoretical model to a testable path model, a limited number of partnerships and that this survey did not involve time‐series or longitudinal research methods. Future research may include dyadic research, a longitudinal study or the scope of the survey may be broadened to the global level.Practical implicationsIndustry can use study findings to evaluate their own strategic partnerships, while results may be taught in academia as part of a strategic planning or management course or used as a basis for further research.Originality/valueThis study fills a void in current research literature by: using an empirical approach to analyze strategic partnerships in the US textile industry, and testing a previously untried theoretical model.
Play in fashion: bridging China to the west with a look at Taiwan fashion branding
Authors: Hung Sharon (Hsueh‐Kuan) 
Published: September 2006

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate strategies of European and Taiwanese fashion marketing and give explanations for the difference between a successful brand and an unsuccessful one.Design/methodology/approachInterviews were carried out with international fashion brand managers and buyers. Advice of practitioners and a literature review are presented.FindingsThe paper finds that, by adapting to the local market and building brand image, value and design, many Western luxury brands have become successful in Taiwan and the Asian markets. Many Taiwanese fashion retailers have become successful in markets of Mainland China.Practical implicationsTaiwan's luxury fashion brand experience is a window into China's new luxury goods market. The current market in China for luxury goods includes 1.7 billion consumers with sales totaling approximately US$20 billion. Just as high social status and recognition in society are long‐held values in Taiwan, the attraction to high‐quality luxury goods will originate from these same cultural values in China.PurposeThe paper provides useful information on European and Taiwanese fashion marketing strategies and what is a successful or unsuccessful brand.
Rediscovering Japan: some thoughts on change and continuity in traditional Japanese careers
Authors: Van Maanen John 
Published: September 2006

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to comment on the articles presented in the Special Issue ofCareer Development Internationalon “Change and continuity of traditional Japanese careers” (Vol. 11 No. 3).Design/methodology/approachCommentary is provided to contextualize traditional careers and a quick overview is presented on the likely forces of change at work in Japan.FindingsContinuity is seen as being more prominent in Japan than change because the so‐called employee sovereignty model of organization still holds sway in most large Japanese firms.Originality/valueThe paper offers some observations, exhortations and prophecies that pertain to the research reported in the Special Issue and locates this work in a context slightly one‐off from the work itself.
Career anchors: distribution and impact on job satisfaction, the Israeli case
Authors: Danziger Nira , Valency Rony 
Published: September 2006

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the career anchor concept developed by Edgar Schein.Design/methodology/approachThe paper focuses on the distribution of the eight career anchors, on a large heterogeneous sample and the differences in the distribution by gender and type of employment; and the impact of the congruence on job satisfaction between a person's career anchor and his job setting. The sample consists of 1,847 Israeli men and women who completed Schein's Career Anchor Inventory questionnaire. They also provided biographical data and indicated their level of job satisfaction. A new measure is developed and validated to assess the congruence between a person's career anchor and his job.FindingsThe most prevalent career anchor in the sample is lifestyle with the technical/functional anchor, second. Major differences were found between the self‐employed and salaried workers in four anchors. Significant differences between men and women are found in all but two career anchors: technical/functional and security. Finally, the study supports the hypothesis that congruence between a person's job and his career anchor has a positive impact on his job satisfaction.Originality/valueThe study furthers existing research on career anchors by using a large heterogeneous sample and offering a new measure of “congruence” between a person's job and his career anchor.
Volunteer overseas development workers: the hero's adventure and personal transformation
Authors: Hudson Sheena , Inkson Kerr 
Published: September 2006

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide new information about overseas volunteer development workers undertaking projects in underdeveloped countries, specifically, their backgrounds, personalities, values and previous experience, motivations, experiences, learning and “transformation” gained, and possible impact on further career; the degree of fit of experiences to the archetypal “hero's adventure”.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents a longitudinal study of a cohort of 48 New Zealand volunteers starting work on NZ aid organisation Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) assignments in 2001. This included structured interviews and administration of the NEO‐ PR personality inventory and the Schein Career orientation Inventory pre‐departure and on return and an e‐mail survey halfway through the assignment. Data analysis was largely qualitative using NVivo software.FindingsVolunteers had high levels of openness and agreeableness, and career anchors of dedication to a cause and pure challenge. The majority of volunteers fitted the main characteristics of the “hero's adventure” model, duplicating results for business expatriates by Osland and academic expatriates by Richardson. Key features were motivations of adventure and altruism, descriptions of trials and tribulations during the project, feelings of success, new skill and personal transformations in identity and values.Research limitations/implicationsThis is a mainly qualitative study of small sample from specific national location. Longer‐term follow‐up needed.Practical implicationsThe paper provides valuable information for potential volunteers, for aid organisations selecting and supporting them and potential employers of volunteers.Originality/valueVolunteer development work is increasingly common, is undertaken by thousands in third‐world countries, and is a potentially life‐changing experience, but research on it is very limited. This is the first in‐depth study, where findings paint a vivid picture of its nature and effects on the individual.
Perceived effects of an MBA degree on employability and career advancement
Authors: Mihail Dimitrios M. , Antigoni Elefterie Kristina 
Published: September 2006

PurposeGiven this rapid expansion in business schools and MBA graduate numbers, the purpose of this paper is to assess whether and how graduate management education offered in Greece makes better managers.Design/methodology/approachTo this purpose an empirical research was conducted, interviewing 68 MBA graduates from a Greek business school, to assess whether and to what extent, MBA training can influence managerial competencies, employability and career development. More specifically, the paper tests the hypotheses that gaining an MBA will: provide graduates with business‐related competencies; enhance graduates' employability; promote career advancement and lead to increased compensation.FindingsAnalyzing graduates' perceptions and attitudes, the findings indicate that MBA studies have a positive effect on skills, employability and compensation and a much moderate effect on career advancement.Research limitations/implicationsThis is an exploratory study that seeks to analyze the self‐reports of a limited number of respondents. A large‐scale national survey involving graduates from numerous academic institutions across the country would result in a more comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of MBA studies on managers in Greece.Practical implicationsThis study has shown that an accredited MBA program seems to add value to graduates' managerial skills and employability in an ever‐changing labor market.Originality/valueGiven the dearth of empirical research on management education in Greece, this study contributes to debates in the wider academic community discussing the impact of MBA studies on managerial jobs.
Workaholic worker type differences in work‐family conflict
Authors: Russo James A. , Waters Lea E. 
Published: September 2006

PurposeThis study had three aims. First, to examine the validity of the workaholism triad as compared to the workaholism dyad. Second, to test the relationship between workaholism and work‐family conflict. Third, to explore the three‐way relationships between worker type, work‐family conflict (WFC) and supervisor support and flexible work schedules.Design/methodology/approachParticipants consisted of 169 workers employed in the legal industry. The sample used was respondent‐driven and questionnaires were self‐administered. Workaholism was operationalised using two dimensions of the Spence and Robbins WorkBat: first, drive to work and second, work enjoyment, which produced four worker types (workaholics, enthusiastic workaholics, relaxed workers and uninvolved workers).FindingsSupport was found for McMillan et al.'s dyad conceptualisation of workaholism as opposed to Spence and Robbins' triad model. Specifically it was found that the work involvement subscale had low internal reliability and an unreliable factor structure. Results demonstrated that worker type was significantly related to WFC. Specifically, workaholics and enthusiastic workaholics experienced significantly more WFC than relaxed and uninvolved workers. Regarding the three‐way relationships, it was found that worker type moderated the relationship between schedule flexibility and WFC. Specifically, it was found that enthusiastic workaholics, in contrast to their workaholic counterparts, experienced declining WFC with access to flexible scheduling. Supervisor support was not significant.Practical implicationsThe current study suggests that blanket policies, designed to promote work‐life balance, are unlikely to be effective for all employees. Indeed, it appears that although both workaholics and enthusiastic workaholics experience high levels of WFC, these two worker types may require different support mechanisms in order to achieve greater work‐life balance.Originality/valueDespite their apparent conceptual linkage, the relationship between workaholism and work‐family conflict has not been explored in the literature to date. The current study contributes to the field of organisational behaviour both through proposing an additional dispositional antecedent to WFC (i.e. workaholism) and through uncovering an additional consequence of workaholic behaviour patterns (i.e. WFC).
On the vicissitudes of the study of workaholism: a construct at a crossroad
Authors: Zohar Dov 
Published: September 2006

PurposeAs an epilogue to this special issue, this paper aims to provide a summary and set of conclusions to the papers contained in the issue.Design/methodology/approachReviews the papers and comments about the findings and research implications.FindingsThe study of workaholism has a long way to go yet and there is much to do. There are still problems with shared understandings so much so that even after 25 years convergence has still to be achieved.Originality/valueProvides a more objective commentary on the papers and stresses the areas that still need research and work.
Senior police managers' views on integrity testing, and drug and alcohol testing
Authors: Prenzler Tim 
Published: September 2006

PurposeTo ascertain the attitudes of senior police managers toward the deployment of integrity tests, and drug and alcohol tests, in misconduct prevention.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire‐based survey was conducted of 114, mainly Australian, senior police managers.FindingsResponses revealed very high levels of support for targeted testing in more serious cases of suspected corruption. There was also moderate support for random testing in serious cases. Views were divided on both targeted and random testing in less serious cases. There was very strong support for alcohol and drug testing. Overall, the results show willingness on the part of police leaders to embrace radical measures to combat corruption.Originality/valueIntegrity tests involving simulated misconduct opportunities, and related drug and alcohol testing programs, have been used in a number of jurisdictions as a means of revealing and deterring police corruption. However, such tests have been criticised as being unethical, especially in terms of “entrapment”. There are also practical issues regarding allocating scarce resources to a testing program and potential pitfalls with unintended consequences such as conflicts and injuries. Policy level decisions to develop testing programs will therefore depend to a considerable extent on the beliefs of senior managers about the utility and fairness of these strategies.
Spanning the continents: assessing the Turkish public confidence in the police
Authors: Cao Liqun , Burton Velmer S. 
Published: September 2006

PurposeTo find out how much confidence the Turkish public have in the police, how that confidence is compared with other relevant countries in the world, and how to interpret the confidence in the police in Turkey.Design/methodology/approachData from national representative samples were analyzed to compare the levels of public confidence in the police between Turkey and the member states in the European Union, between Turkey and its neighboring countries, and between Turkey and several Muslim societies.FindingsThis paper found that public confidence in the Turkish police was quite high when compared to member states of the EU, neighboring countries, and with selected Muslim nations.Originality/valueThe findings fill an existing void in the criminological literature assessing the Turkish public's confidence in its police. The results should be interpreted in light of the following realities: that Turkey remains a nation with a collectivistic orientation, the possible undifferentiated concepts between the effectiveness of the police and confidence in the police, and the unidimensional measure that was employed to examine public confidence.
Child abuse investigation
Authors: Wright Rebecca , Powell Martine B. , Ridge Damien 
Published: September 2006

PurposeThe purpose of the current study was two‐fold: to explore police officers' perceptions of the daily challenges involved in child abuse investigation and how those challenges affect their ability to undertake child abuse investigations, and to explore how these challenges are managed on a daily basis.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a qualitative research design. In‐depth interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of 25 police officers working in child abuse units across three Australian states.FindingsInductive thematic analysis revealed that heavy caseload and collaboration with other professional groups are two key sources of negative work stress frequently associated with child abuse investigation. Further, despite the provision of organisational strategies aimed at reducing work stress, the officers tended to rely predominantly on informal coping mechanisms.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has raised many questions for further research aimed at developing interventions to assist police organisations in managing work stress.Originality/valueThis paper provides an in‐depth analysis of the key challenges associated with child abuse investigation and the coping mechanisms employed for overcoming these challenges from the unique perspective of police officers authorised to investigate child abuse.