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How does bricolage drive knowledge innovation in engineering project organizations?
Authors: Xie Bin , Wang Zhenyu , Xu Yiling , Cui Libing 
Published: January 2025

PurposeEmergencies have become a growing concern for organizations, which require flexibility to respond to changes in emergencies based on their contingency, dynamic evolution rapidly and other characteristics. In order to enhance the ability of engineering project organizations to cope with emergencies, this study explores the mechanism of its influence on knowledge innovation under emergencies from the perspective of bricolage theory, and provides a new perspective for the traditional preplanning-based handling of emergencies by improvising to enhance the ability and results of improvisation.Design/methodology/approachFirstly, a structural equation model of the relationship between bricolage and knowledge innovation was constructed by introducing improvisational behavior and serendipity as mediating and moderating variables of the relationship between bricolage and knowledge innovation based on bricolage theory; secondly, drawing on previous well-established measurement scales about bricolage, improvisational behavior, knowledge innovation and serendipity, a questionnaire survey was conducted with different types of engineering project managers and technicians in Gansu Province as the research subjects, and 238 valid questionnaires were returned; finally, validation factor analysis and correlation analysis were performed, and the hypothesized relationships were verified using AMOS 24.0 software.FindingsThe results show that bricolage positively influences improvisational behavior; improvisational behavior positively influences knowledge innovation; bricolage positively influences knowledge innovation; bricolage influences knowledge innovation through the mediating role of improvisational behavior and serendipity positively moderates the impact of resource bricolage on knowledge innovation.Originality/valueIt reveals the mechanism of knowledge innovation of engineering project organizations in response to emergencies and the innovation mechanism of the episodic nature of emergency decision-making, extends the applicable context of bricolage theory and provides a new perspective for engineering project organizations in response to emergencies.
Millennial executives: effects of the age-inverse relationship in CEO–top management team on corporate misconduct in China’s construction industry
Authors: Du Xueyao , Liu Junying , Chen Yuxuan , Wang Zhixiu 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study examines whether and how the age-inverse relationship between the chief executive officer (CEO) and the top management team (TMT) affects corporate misconduct in China’s construction industry. Drawing on social identity theory, we propose that the age-inverse relationship in CEO–TMT may diminish their social identity and further decrease the likelihood of corporate misconduct in construction firms.Design/methodology/approachUsing a longitudinal dataset of firms in China’s construction industry covering the years 2003 through 2021, this study adopted a logit regression model with fixed effects.FindingsThe results show that the age-inverse relationship in CEO–TMT is negatively related to corporate misconduct. Further investigations suggest that performance feedback moderates the relationship between the age-inverse relationship in CEO–TMT and corporate misconduct. Firms with an age-inverse relationship between CEOs and TMTs are more likely to engage in fraudulent behavior when performance is above aspirations and less likely to commit fraud when performance is below aspirations.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample of this study is limited to China’s construction firms. Drawing on social identity theory, this study explores the relationship between the age-inverse relationship and corporate misconduct in China’s construction industry, which enriches the antecedents of corporate misconduct and contributes to CEO–TMT interface research within construction firms.Practical implicationsThis study provides a guideline for construction firms on how to regulate and reduce misconduct. It will offer insights into human resource arrangements within the management of construction firms in an aging context.Originality/valueConsidering that few studies explore fraudulent behavior of construction companies at the upper echelon level, this study focuses on a novel and new antecedent (i.e. age-inverse relationship in CEO–TMT) and its boundary conditions. The findings extend the research on corporate misconduct and strategic leadership in the construction industry.
Labor shortage: a critical reflection and a call for industry-academia collaboration
Authors: Kwok Linchi 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This critical reflection aims to initiate an engaging dialogue about the labor shortage challenge facing the hospitality and tourism (H&T) industry. This paper discusses RQ1. Will the worsening labor shortage challenge improve in the short term? RQ2. How can industry professionals and academic leaders/professors work together to address the labor shortage issue? RQ3. How can academic research help address such a challenge?

Design/methodology/approach
RQ1 was answered with three propositions in a critical reflection of relevant news updates, industrial/market reports and carefully selected relevant literature. Suggestions were made to respond to RQ2 and RQ3 in three areas of talent management: talent acquisition, learning and development and talent retention.

Findings
The worsening labor shortage challenge will likely continue for some years due to an imbalance in labor supply/demand. The H&T industry should work closely with the H&T programs (one key supplier of managerial talent) to find solutions to the ongoing problem.

Research limitations/implications
This reflection focuses only on preliminary suggestions but could inspire related research endeavors.

Practical implications
This paper suggests numerous industry–academia collaboration initiatives under talent management to address the worsening labor shortage.

Social implications
A strong industry–academia collaboration would address low enrollment in H&T programs, helping them recruit and retain top students. Eventually, a larger student candidate pool for managerial talent could help the industry meet the shifting labor demand.

Originality/value
This timely reflection addresses a critical, worsening labor shortage situation in the H&T industry by offering original ideas and calling for a broader and more in-depth discussion among all H&T stakeholders.
Shocks in green and conventional energy consumption and their impacts on economic growth: a revisit for China and India
Authors: Krishna Aparna , Parween Kulsum , Irfan Mohd 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to argue that responses in economic growth (EG) resulting from positive and negative shocks in energy consumption could be a non-linear phenomenon. Thus, the study aims to investigate the existence of non-linear long-run effects of positive and negative shocks in green and conventional energy consumption on EG for China and India. By decomposing energy consumption in positive and negative shocks, the study seeks to determine the distinct impact of positive and negative shocks in energy (conventional and green) consumption on EG of China and India.

Design/methodology/approach
A non-linear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) model based on energy-augmented environment Kuznets curve (EKC) framework is used on annual time series covering the period 1965–2021. The study uses a precise econometric methodology, starting with unit root tests to assess stationarity, moving to the estimation of the NARDL model, which resulted in the calculation of long-run coefficients and error correction terms to analyse the rate of adjustment towards equilibrium.

Findings
The empirical findings demonstrate that there exists a non-linear cointegrating relationship among EG, carbon emissions and green and conventional energy consumption for both economies. In the long run, a non-linear impact of green energy consumption (GEC) on EG is evident for China only, whereas non-linear impact of conventional energy consumption (CEC) on EG is visible for both countries.

Practical implications
While China and India prioritise energy diversification by embracing green energy to promote energy security and limit rising carbon emissions, it is interesting to investigate how positive and negative shocks in GEC and CEC have affected their EG. Second, this paper examines the trade-offs between EG and GEC/CEC in China and India, two high-carbon emitters. The disparities in trade-offs may indicate how well each country’s energy policies address increased EG with fewer energy-induced carbon emissions.

Originality/value
This study examines non-linear cointegration among the variables of interest, whereas most prior studies have focused on linear cointegration. The existence of non-linear cointegration may suggest that positive and negative shocks in GEC and CEC can result in non-linear reactions in EG. Thus, it establishes a basis for examining the non-linear long-term effects of GEC and CEC on EG. The research findings indicate significant consequences and necessitate prompt intervention to alleviate the detrimental impacts of shocks in GEC and CEC on EG in China and India and provide several important inputs to address the inherent challenges of energy transition goals.
Tourist taxes in Mauritius – assessing the laws of Mauritius and tourists’ perception
Authors: Beebeejaun Ambareen 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
One way of addressing the negative effect of tourism is the imposition of tourist taxes. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to look at the various forms of tourist taxes in Mauritius and the perceptions of tourists relating to effective tourist taxes in terms of their willingness to pay tourist taxes, the existence of a clear and precise legislation, the appropriate amount of tax to be collected and the uses of this tax money. The study explores the current of Mauritius, where tourism has always been seen as among its key pillars that sustain its economy and helped it to flourish.

Design/methodology/approach
To achieve these research objectives, the black-letter research method was used, which comprised the legal analysis of provisions surrounding tourist taxes to collect secondary data. In addition, some 25 tourists were targeted to conduct a semi-structured interview, particularly those who have visited Mauritius and have stayed at least one night in the country.

Findings
The findings reveal that the positive effect of tourist taxes will only be experienced if tourists are willing to come to the destination country and pay the tax, the willingness of which in turn relies on several factors established by existing studies. These were identified as the readiness to pay, the existence of legislation, the perceived optimal tax amount and the perceived uses of tourist taxes.

Originality/value
To the best of the author’s knowledge, at present, this study is amongst the first academic writings on tourist taxes in the context of Mauritius, and it is being carried out with the aim of combining a large amount of empirical, theoretical and factual information that can be of use to various stakeholders and not only to academics.
Adoption and management of plural forms of governance in the transport of sugarcane in Brazil
Authors: Dornfeld Hugo Carlos , Mansano Adrislaine da Silva , Polloni-Silva Eduardo , Moralles Herick Fernando , Paulillo Luiz Fernando de Oriani e 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study investigates why different governance structures have been adopted to organize similar operations in sugarcane transport transactions, resulting in the plural forms of governance.Design/methodology/approachBased on a panel of 10 Brazilian mills, covering the 2009–2019 period and employing an econometric strategy grounded mainly on the count data and traditional panel-regression models, this study used the Transaction Cost Economics perspective to investigate how the frequency of transactions, uncertainty and asset specificity influence the decision to adopt the Plural Forms of governance. Moreover, we employed two distinct measures of these Plural Forms and included governance alterations over time.FindingsThe results suggest that Transaction Cost Economics is a valid theoretical background for studying the plural forms of governance and that the interviewed Brazilian mills seemed to use these plural forms in their strategic transport planning, thus generating lower transaction costs and reducing issues, such as market uncertainties and opportunistic risks. We also found that the plural forms are gradually maintained but are not being adopted as a transitory management solution because they are aligned with the characteristics of price, the quality of service, contractual clauses and fidelity in negotiations.Originality/valueThe plural forms of governance are strategies for efficiently managing transport, promoting the security of supply and financial benefits related to transaction costs and improving environmental sustainability. Analyzing the plural forms of governance with two different measures (absolute and entropy-related), this study contributes to the ever-growing debate on governance, which is particularly important for the sugar-energy sector.
The nexus between governance quality, modern slavery disclosure and corporate financial performance
Authors: Albitar Khaldoon , Hussainey Khaled , El-Masry Ahmed A. , Al Lawati Hidaya 
Published: January 2025

PurposeModern slavery is a significant issue addressed in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In 2015, the UK Government introduced the Modern Slavery Act as part of a crucial broader set of initiatives that aimed to attack modern slavery. Regardless of the initiatives taken to mitigate this risk, little is known about how modern slavery disclosure affects corporate financial performance (CFP). Hence, our study aims to examine the impact of MSD on CFP empirically. It also examines the moderating role of governance quality on the MSD–CFP nexus.Design/methodology/approachWe use computer-based content analysis to assess MSD levels for a sample of non-financial companies' annual reports. We use regression analysis to test our research hypotheses for a sample period of 2013–2019 for Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) All-Share non-financial UK firms. Our sample consisted of 786 observations.FindingsWe provide new empirical evidence that externally communicating modern slavery information in annual report narratives is associated with CFP. The finding is in line with stakeholder theory, which states that engaging in social responsibility practices and responding favourably to the stakeholders’ interests and desires would enhance corporations’ reputation and ultimately improve their performance. We further highlight the role of governance quality in this nexus and find that the interaction between governance quality and MSD is negative, suggesting a replacement effect.Social implicationsOur findings can be of interest to government, policymakers and other stakeholders. Policymakers need to establish a new, broader set of enforcement arrangements for MSD that may lead to better CFP.Originality/valueOur research idea is original as it links emerging global issues (e.g. MSD) with traditional corporate concerns (financial performance) in a way that is likely to provide new insights as well as managerial and policy implications.
More than tools: “video lecture capture” as a step towards pedagogic differentiation
Authors: Veiga Amélia , Gomes A. Miguel , Remião Fernando 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe present study aims to analyse the presumed relationship between VLC use and students’ grades.Design/methodology/approachThe research strategy unfolds as a case study (Yin, 1994), framed by how undergraduate students of pharmaceutical sciences used video lecture capture (VLC) and the impact of VLC on pedagogic differentiation. Looking at the course of Mechanistic Toxicology (MecTox), the objective is to describe this case of pharmaceutical sciences in depth.FindingsThe findings reveal that over 90% of students engaged with VLC videos, with the average viewing time exceeding the total available video minutes, indicating strong student engagement. The study particularly highlights VLC’s positive impact on students with lower academic performance (grades D and E), suggesting that VLC can help reduce the performance gap and support a more inclusive educational environment.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings may have limited generalisability beyond the specific context and sample used. However, this study allows the research findings to be compared with previous research (Remião et al., 2022), contributing to the debate on how pedagogic research can promote evidence-based decisions regarding innovative strategies. The meaning of educational inclusion processes and diversity is, thus, contingent on the institutionalisation of research as a practice of teaching and learning.Practical implicationsThe results of this study thus provide interesting insights for the design of strategic action, considering the diversity of students as seen in parents’ academic qualifications and students’ conditions (e.g. student-workers, living away from home, holding a grant of economic and social support).Social implicationsThe implications of research findings for society bring the issue of equity in education to the fore. By addressing the diverse needs of students, HEIs can contribute to greater educational equity.Originality/valueUsing VLC as a differentiated pedagogic device might give diversity “real” content insofar as institutional and national policies can mitigate the possible negative effects of parents’ low academic qualifications and the students’ conditions of living away from their residence area and holding a grant of economic and social support.
Sustainability–driven changes in the business incubation industry
Authors: Petrucci Francesco , Mutignani Francesco , Santos Jose Novais 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to explore how the business incubation industry (BII) is dealing with the emerging challenges posed by the on-going transition toward an environmentally sustainable economy, from a business network perspective. Despite scholars and policymakers agreeing to emphasize the crucial role of the BII as a support sector for sustainability-driven new business development, it still needs to be determined how incubation organizations are dealing with the emerging priorities of sustainability.

Design/methodology/approach
The study relies on a qualitative interpretivist approach based on the data collected from 17 in-depth interviews with key informants from the BII of Emilia Romagna region, Italy. An industrial marketing and purchasing (IMP) analytical approach has been adopted to explore sustainability-driven changes in Incubation network contexts and dynamics.

Findings
This study shows that BII is increasingly exposed to the emergence of sustainability as a driving force in the development of new ventures. Main finding concerns the classification of incubation organizations in two macro groups, namely, local scouts and trendy scouts, according to their business incubation strategy and their approach to sustainability.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the IMP literature on the topic of sustainability by providing a filtered view through the eyes of incubators that are aware of the opportunities and obstacles to the development of new sustainable business models, resources and processes. Furthermore, this study lays the groundwork for analyzing the incubator ecosystem from an industrial perspective, highlighting the network of relationships used to support start-ups in their development.
The evolution of accounting practices for UK commercial service charges: evaluating the impact of the RICS professional standard
Authors: Holt Andrew D. , Giordano Joseph A. , White Nigel 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to provide analysis on the state of UK commercial service charge accounting practices when the guiding regulatory framework changed to a mandatory professional standard.

Design/methodology/approach
From a critical review of the accounting requirements of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Professional Standard, the paper develops metrics for measuring the quality of service charge accounts. These metrics are used to measure accounting quality within 154 accounting statements prepared during the first year of the Standard’s implementation.

Findings
The paper identifies conceptual weaknesses in the RICS Professional Standard and poor levels of compliance with many of its accounting requirements. The findings suggest that long-standing issues remain unsolved and also identify new areas of concern within present accounting practices for UK commercial service charges.

Research limitations/implications
The data were obtained from accounting documents prepared by 68 landlords and 40 managing agents for the commercial clients of one UK service charge consultancy company. Although the population is representative of industrywide practice, further longitudinal analysis is required to improve generalisability.

Practical implications
The paper provides performance metrics that stakeholders can use for benchmarking accounting quality. The RICS needs to act to improve accounting practice or risk government intervention. Some corporate landlords must provide higher quality service charge accounts or risk potentially losing occupiers to competing schemes.

Originality/value
This work provides a unique dataset that explores the role of the RICS Professional Standard in improving UK service charge accounting practices.
Experimental and numerical behaviour of hybrid R.C. columns under the effect of fire furnace
Authors: Sallal Ali Kadhim , Zareei Seyed Alireza , Al-Thairy Haitham A.B. , Salemi Niloofar 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to study the effect of high temperature on concrete columns which are considered the most important part of the concrete structure. Glass fibres were used to study the effect of heat on them as well as on the properties of reinforcing steel and concrete.Design/methodology/approachHigh tensile stress may develop at the tension zone of the column section when the column is exposed to an axial compressive load with a relatively high eccentricity. Since fibre bars have a higher tensile strength than steel bars, they can be used in the tension zone of hybrid reinforced concrete columns to resist tensile stress, while steel bars can be used in the compression zone to resist compressive stress. However, as documented in prior research studies and advised by standards and codes, the mechanical qualities of concrete, steel and fibre bars are considerably damaged when hybrid columns are exposed to high temperatures.FindingsWhen the fire temperature rises, the ultimate load value of the reinforced concrete column decreases. Also, steel bar reinforcing is more efficient than glass fibre bars in resisting high temperatures. The rate decrease in the strength of reinforced concrete columns to applied load on it decreases with the rise of the temperature to which the specimen was exposed during the burning period.Originality/valueThe experimental and numerical work includes a study of the effect of a fire furnace on the behaviour of hybrid R.C. columns. Three types of reinforcement were used steel bars only, G.F.R.P bars only and hybrid (steel and G.F.R.P) bars. These columns specimens were cast and divided into three groups according to the details of reinforcement, the effect of fire temperature and according to the eccentricity ratio. Two types of hybrid are used in this work. Fourteen R.C. columns were casted and divided into, 4 specimens not burn and 10 specimens burn at temperatures 300, 500 and 700.