title: Outsourcing as symptomatic: class visibility and ethnic scapegoating in the US IT sector

authors: Ganesh, Shiv

subjects: globalization

abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to analyze recent debates about outsourcing in the USA, using examples from IT sector, especially in the context of India. 
Design/methodology/approach – The paper is a critical commentary and uses methods based in rhetorical criticism. 
Findings – The author argues that to fully understand the outsourcing issue, it has to be considered a symptomatic discourse rather than a causative one. Specifically, it is argued that the outsourcing debate in the context of IT work evidences class issues in as much as it involves white collar visibility. Moreover, the debate is also symptomatic of ethnic tensions in the form of ethnic scapegoating. Some implications of the debate are discussed. 
Originality/value – The paper is of value to those interested in debates about outsourcing, and highlights the importance of a communication-oriented perspective.

text: Outsourcing as symptomatic: class visibility and ethnic scapegoating in the US IT sector Purpose – This paper aims to analyze recent debates about outsourcing in the USA, using examples from IT sector, especially in the context of India. 
Design/methodology/approach – The paper is a critical commentary and uses methods based in rhetorical criticism. 
Findings – The author argues that to fully understand the outsourcing issue, it has to be considered a symptomatic discourse rather than a causative one. Specifically, it is argued that the outsourcing debate in the context of IT work evidences class issues in as much as it involves white collar visibility. Moreover, the debate is also symptomatic of ethnic tensions in the form of ethnic scapegoating. Some implications of the debate are discussed. 
Originality/value – The paper is of value to those interested in debates about outsourcing, and highlights the importance of a communication-oriented perspective.

year: 2007

title: Speed bumps and l-plates: Female deputy principals' perceptions of the barriers in aspiring to principalship

authors: Neidhardt, Catherine

subjects: leadership

abstract: The majority of New Zealand's teaching workforce is female. In leadership positions,
women outnumber men in the deputy principal role, yet are significantly
underrepresented in principalship. How do women themselves explain this leadership
disparity? This small-scale qualitative research study explores the perceived barriers
in aspiring to principalship that are held by female deputy principals in the primary
sector. It utilises semi-structured interviews to gather data from seven female deputy
principals in primary schools in the Bay of Plenty. Data is analysed thematically in
order to extrapolate the significant barriers identified by the participants.
While international academic literature has acknowledged the disproportional gender
representation within principalship and identified potential factors, the New Zealand
research base is still limited. Further research into the barriers facing female
leadership may benefit future female aspiring principals in New Zealand by providing
an awareness of the potential challenges and offer possible strategies to contend with
the identified barriers.
The research findings indicate a common set of factors perceived to pose barriers to
women aspiring to principalship. These include: the impact of gender, the evolving
role of principalship, the demands of management versus leadership, the maintenance
of work/life balance, familial obligations, participant's self perceptions and the desire
for a  best fit  school as a first time principal.
This study suggests that further professional support structures and leadership
development opportunities be created to respond to the specific needs of aspiring
female principals. The provision of targeted programmes would go some way
towards addressing the barriers identified by participants and ensuring the promotion
and cultivation of aspiring female leaders that is necessary to sustain future
educational leadership in New Zealand primary schools.

text: Speed bumps and l-plates: Female deputy principals' perceptions of the barriers in aspiring to principalship The majority of New Zealand's teaching workforce is female. In leadership positions,
women outnumber men in the deputy principal role, yet are significantly
underrepresented in principalship. How do women themselves explain this leadership
disparity? This small-scale qualitative research study explores the perceived barriers
in aspiring to principalship that are held by female deputy principals in the primary
sector. It utilises semi-structured interviews to gather data from seven female deputy
principals in primary schools in the Bay of Plenty. Data is analysed thematically in
order to extrapolate the significant barriers identified by the participants.
While international academic literature has acknowledged the disproportional gender
representation within principalship and identified potential factors, the New Zealand
research base is still limited. Further research into the barriers facing female
leadership may benefit future female aspiring principals in New Zealand by providing
an awareness of the potential challenges and offer possible strategies to contend with
the identified barriers.
The research findings indicate a common set of factors perceived to pose barriers to
women aspiring to principalship. These include: the impact of gender, the evolving
role of principalship, the demands of management versus leadership, the maintenance
of work/life balance, familial obligations, participant's self perceptions and the desire
for a  best fit  school as a first time principal.
This study suggests that further professional support structures and leadership
development opportunities be created to respond to the specific needs of aspiring
female principals. The provision of targeted programmes would go some way
towards addressing the barriers identified by participants and ensuring the promotion
and cultivation of aspiring female leaders that is necessary to sustain future
educational leadership in New Zealand primary schools.

year: 2009

title: Inside the Resource Management Act:  A Tainui Case Study

authors: Greensill, Angeline Ngahina

subjects: Maori

abstract: Under the Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991 councils are required to promote the sustainable management of physical and natural resources within their respective areas.    In carrying out their duties, councils are obliged to recognise and provide for the relationship of Māori with their culture, traditions, lands, waters and other taonga.  They are also required to have regard to kaitiakitanga, and to take into account the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi when making decisions.    
This thesis focuses on the RMA experiences of Tainui, a hapū in Whaingaroa. It sets out to prove that in the last 19 years, since the enactment of the RMA, Waikato councils have failed to honour these obligations to Tainui.  While the RMA specifically provides for Māori interests, in reality those interests are contested and eroded by decision makers who write and enforce rules which inequitably affect Māori relationships with land and other taonga. 
The thesis engages multiple theories and methodologies including Kaupapa Māori, critical theory, autobiography, and a longitudinal case study to expose personal experiences that   bring the realities of planning impacts on Tainui to life.    The fact that Tainui has successfully appealed several council decisions to the Environment Court indicates that councils are failing to meet their obligations as laid out in the legislation.

text: Inside the Resource Management Act:  A Tainui Case Study Under the Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991 councils are required to promote the sustainable management of physical and natural resources within their respective areas.    In carrying out their duties, councils are obliged to recognise and provide for the relationship of Māori with their culture, traditions, lands, waters and other taonga.  They are also required to have regard to kaitiakitanga, and to take into account the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi when making decisions.    
This thesis focuses on the RMA experiences of Tainui, a hapū in Whaingaroa. It sets out to prove that in the last 19 years, since the enactment of the RMA, Waikato councils have failed to honour these obligations to Tainui.  While the RMA specifically provides for Māori interests, in reality those interests are contested and eroded by decision makers who write and enforce rules which inequitably affect Māori relationships with land and other taonga. 
The thesis engages multiple theories and methodologies including Kaupapa Māori, critical theory, autobiography, and a longitudinal case study to expose personal experiences that   bring the realities of planning impacts on Tainui to life.    The fact that Tainui has successfully appealed several council decisions to the Environment Court indicates that councils are failing to meet their obligations as laid out in the legislation.

year: 2010