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10.1108/00251749710170529
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<jats:p>Understanding capital structure and its practical implications is important to the professional manager regardless of functional area of expertise. The seminal work in the area of capital structure earned the researchers Nobel Prizes. In subsequent years, researchers have provided much additional and very important work on capital structure theory. Decodes capital structure theory and its implications in a manner useful to the practitioner. Explains the conceptual issues, consequences, and implications. Managers face an uncertain world that does not co‐operate with many of the assumptions of theory. Suggests practical strategies for applying capital structure theory to increase firm value. Relates the attendant choices and management of capital structure to the value generation cycle of the company. Includes a section on the important issues in capital structure for companies in emerging and transition economies.</jats:p>
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Capital structure: perspectives for managers
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[
"Groth John C. ",
"Anderson Ronald C. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749710170529
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749710173742
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<jats:p>States that a sense of mission can be a powerful force in shaping and guiding an entrepreneurial venture. Discusses how it focuses the entrepreneur’s vision and gives it a real strategic direction. Articulated as a formal mission statement it can be used to bring together disparate stakeholder groups within the organization. Posits that it also acts as an <jats:italic>aide‐mémoire</jats:italic> for communicating what the venture has to offer customers, suppliers, and potential employees. States also that a clear mission can also help in attracting investment. It catches the attention of potential investors and suggests professionalism in management approach. Explains, however, if it is to be effective, the mission must be right for the venture, developed with sympathy to the organization and be communicated effectively. Presents a practical, five‐stage approach to developing a mission for an entrepreneurial venture. This approach ensures that the strategic, competitive and organization context of the venture has been considered and is properly reflected in the final mission statement.</jats:p>
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Developing a mission for an entrepreneurial venture
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[
"Wickham Philip A. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749710173742
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749710173805
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<jats:p>Firms face a great deal of uncertainty in developing new technology. This uncertainty poses much more serious problems when development projects are new to firms and there are few historical data applicable to the development process in point. Examines operations‐improvement processes in two shipbuilding firms and proposes an extended version of “parallel R&D” theory, called “learning‐updating strategy”. Based on a field study, presents empirical evidence for the effectiveness of the learning‐updating strategy in allocating managerial resources for operations improvement.</jats:p>
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An empirical study on the learning‐updating strategy to allocate managerial resources for operations improvement
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[
"Kim Bowon "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749710173805
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749710176082
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<jats:p>Researchers and managers have assumed that the overseas Chinese business networks do not conduct strategic planning. Summarizes, in general, the literature on the overseas Chinese networks’ decision‐making style and compares it with perspectives from established schools of strategic planning. Specifically enhances understanding of the overseas Chinese networks’ business style, generates awareness of the style’s strengths and weaknesses, and explores strategic implications for foreign multinational corporations that enter into alliances with, or compete against the overseas Chinese networks.</jats:p>
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A strategic perspective on overseas Chinese networks’ decision making
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[
"Haley George T. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749710176082
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749710176118
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<jats:p>States that waves of liberalization are blowing across developing countries leading to the creation of new opportunities for multinational corporations (MNCs). Proposes that, MNCs respond to such new opportunities with a set of offensive moves that can give them a salient position in the newly liberalized economies. Posits that domestic firms in India respond to these offensives through a combination of three broad responses and clear emphasis on achieving pre‐emptive market position, attaining a critical size, creating national brands, exploiting national competitive advantages, adopting best international practices and altering core values.</jats:p>
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Defending against MNC offensives: strategy of the large domestic firm in a newly liberalizing economy
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[
"Das Ranjan "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749710176118
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749710186496
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<jats:p>South Africa’s entry into the 1990s was dramatic. Change has become a reality and change always implies both opportunities and threats. The new government’s Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) being a statement of intent, outlines definite principles in promoting small, medium and micro enterprise (SMMEs) in South Africa. South Africa has undeniably for many years been foremost among the world’s most deeply polarized and pathologically stressed societies. Affirmative action presupposes and follows on equal opportunity and should therefore be a supplement rather than a substitute for equal opportunity. Focuses on challenges facing SMMEs in South Africa amid present changes and resistance to change. Reflects the major trends of an explorative study just completed countrywide and provides some guidelines for transformational and visionary leadership.</jats:p>
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SMMEs’ challenges in reconstructing South Africa
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[
"Visagie J.C. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749710186496
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749810199185
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<jats:p>Much has been written about the impact of the millennium. The plain fact is that much of what will happen in the early part of the next millennium is already happening. This is not to underestimate the effects of such change. Perhaps chief among all of the major forces for change which will affect organisations and the way in which they are managed will be the impact of knowledge. The need to base competitive strategies on intellectual capacity will directly influence management processes and organisational forms. The paper draws on the work of influential writers in the area of environmental change and knowledge management and attempts to trace the linkages between the need to actively manage knowledge and the resultant changes in organisations. Finally the point is made that although we may be in a new information age the concept of knowledge based strategies is not new and predates the industrial revolution.</jats:p>
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New approaches to strategy: new ways of thinking for the millennium
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[
"Sanderson Stuart M. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749810199185
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749810208940
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<jats:p>It may be reasonably argued that the advent of modern communications technologies should manifest itself to some extent in a change in the behavioural patterns of their users. Indeed, if no such changes occur it may prove difficult to justify the introduction of these technologies. Particularly, one might expect that the locations in which people perform their daily tasks should be impacted to some degree by improved communication facilities. A recent diary study of managerial work in UK organisations, conducted by the authors, suggests that the locational patterns of managers in the work‐place appear not to have changed significantly, if at all, over the past 30 years, despite the rapid technological changes that have taken place during that era. Additionally, the use of the conventional telephone has remained constant during that period despite technological improvements and the introduction of alternative technologies such as fax, electronic mail, cellular phones, messaging services and video‐conferencing. These findings suggest that the communication habits of managers are not significantly influenced by the introduction of new technologies, but rather that their work patterns are probably set by more complex factors that may be organisational, psychological or sociological in nature.</jats:p>
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Management communication: a technological revolution?
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[
"Johnson Paul ",
"Fidler Christine S. ",
"Rogerson Simon "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749810208940
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749810208986
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<jats:p>Downsizing sometimes involves the shutdown of manufacturing capacity by multiplant firms. The paper focuses on the selection of a site for shutdown by firms operating two or more sites manufacturing a similar product. Survey evidence from managers involved suggests such decisions are not always based on financial information. Open discussions with managers responsible for selecting sites for closure, suggest the key factors used in selecting a plant for closure are small size, a limited range of activities on site, site difficulties of access of expansion, labour problems, old age in capital equipment (both machinery and buildings) and a long distance from head office.</jats:p>
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Downsizing and facility location: plant closures in multiplant manufacturing firms
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[
"Kirkham J.D. ",
"Richbell S.M. ",
"Watts H.D. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749810208986
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749810211054
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<jats:p>This paper integrates two different areas, namely the structure of future organizations and the role of OD in that environment. The paper briefly traces the forces in the environment that are impacting business organizations and the likely structures of future organizations. The changing role of OD in being relevant to these future structures is discussed. Specific areas OD needs to address are also highlighted.</jats:p>
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Structuring organizations for the future: analyzing and managing change
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[
"Mukherji Ananda ",
"Mukherji Jyotsna "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749810211054
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749810245273
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<jats:p>Presents a discussion of liquidity‐based financial crisis. An example is used to illustrate the application of a conceptual model in dealing with this kind of crisis. Concludes that systemic planning based on the ideas put forward can help managers better prepare for financial crisis.</jats:p>
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Anticipating and dealing with financial crisis
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[
"Chong John K.S. ",
"Escarraz Donald R. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749810245273
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749910252003
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<jats:p>Professionalism still is on the way up. However, the working methods of managers and professionals do not develop at the same pace. Professionals often seek out their workplace within an organisation but then proceed to act as soloists, which makes fragmentation, mediocrity and non‐commitment the rule rather than the exception. The manager’s reflex dictates that he/she tackles problems with control and command, resulting in all sorts of conflicts. It is argued that this dysfunctional habit can be corrected by introducing a clear division of roles: professionals manage the primary process, managers the secondary processes. Peace then will be restored but fragmentation, mediocrity and non‐commitment are still evident. We have found heuristically that these core problems only can disappear when professionals and managers tackle them in a concerted action by developing a collective ambition, investing in mutual learning and setting performance standards. Although professionals’ loner genes hold them back in concerted action on these matters, they can overcome this resistance when managers are willing and able to orchestrate a dialogue on these matters. This is a tall order, but the core problems can thus be transformed into inspiration, growth and dedication.</jats:p>
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Conspiring fruitfully with professionals: new management roles for professional organisations
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[
"Vermaak Hans ",
"Weggeman Mathieu "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749910252003
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749910264479
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<jats:p>On June 4, 1942, a small US naval force defeated a much bigger Japanese fleet off Midway Island. This was the first defeat suffered by the heretofore invincible Japanese military, and changed the course of the Pacific war. The Battle of Midway provides an informative case study of strategic decision‐making processes, because of its unexpected outcome and volatile environmental factors. Building from Daft and Weick’s (1984) “interpretation system” model, this paper develops an analytical framework to study the formulation of strategic decisions at the Battle of Midway. The three interacting components of the framework – decision parameters, decision processes, and decisions and implementation – are examined, with emphasis on how bounded rationality, cognitive biases, leadership styles, management structures, and organizational cultures combine to impact strategy formulation. Research and strategic implications are highlighted.</jats:p>
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When giants collide: strategic analysis and application
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[
"Chung Ed ",
"McLarney Cam "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749910264479
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749910269438
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<jats:p>The fundamentals of TQM are revisited for providing a relevant perspective on business excellence. Judging from the experience of the Japanese TQM movement, there is a need for a step‐by‐step approach towards TQ. As a result of exploratory research, a model called TQMEX standing for TQM EXcellence model has been developed based on sound TQM practices. The theoretical background, personal experience and results of an intensive questionnaire survey conducted in Hong Kong, Japan and the UK have highlighted the importance of the Japanese 5‐S, BPR, QCC, ISO 9000 and TPM to TQM practice. The findings are useful for firms wanting to benchmark against the business excellence of leading firms which have survived and grown despite the two global oil crises and the recent Asian financial turmoil.</jats:p>
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Change for the better via ISO 9000 and TQM
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[
"Ho Samuel K.M. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749910269438
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749910291587
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<jats:p>Redesign activity is taking place within organizations faced with rapidly changing business environments. In this article, the current state of organization redesign, the role of information systems, and the effect of redesign activities on job satisfaction and motivation are reviewed. The current state and projected trends are then related to a field study conducted at the Zeeland, Michigan, machine processing plant (ZMP) of Herman Miller. Interviews with both hourly and managerial personnel were conducted. The results of the interviews suggest that effective redesign efforts focus on the human or intangible aspects, as well as structural changes.</jats:p>
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Organization redesign: the current state and projected trends
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[
"Douglas Ceasar "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749910291587
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00251749910291596
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<jats:p>This paper sets out to question whether managers should really talk of a West/East style of management. It does so by first examining the practices across a variety of Eastern and Western countries. The paper then analyses key changes in the global business environment that are having a huge influence on the adoption of management practices across the globe. There is much evidence to suggest a degree of convergence and this needs to be taken very much on board by firms engaging further in global trade. To assess management practices, this will involve careful analysis of the main organisation of business across various countries, as well as analysis of the environment in which they operate.</jats:p>
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Eastern and Western management practices: myth or reality?
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[
"Floyd David "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749910291596
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00330330210426094
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<jats:p>The Special Collections Department of Information Services at the University of Birmingham is currently using the CALM 2000 archives management system to enable management of the archives collections held by the university. The project to develop the OPAC side of CALM, enabling online and remote access to archive catalogue records, was initiated in September 2000 and completed at the end of May 2001. Reviews the history of the project, its various stages and final results. The Online Archive Catalogue at the University of Birmingham provides a significant research resource for users of information services as well as for the wider research community both nationally and internationally and may be accessed via the Internet at <jats:italic><jats:ext-link xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" ext-link-type="uri" xlink:href="http://calm.bham.ac.uk/DServeA/">http://calm.bham.ac.uk/DServeA/</jats:ext-link></jats:italic></jats:p>
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The development of the Online Archive Catalogue at the University of Birmingham using CALM 2000
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[
"Needham Linda "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00330330210426094
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00346650110361329
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<jats:p>Describes the first fully integrated software program for hygiene management for food processors; a look at the company which developed it; the reasons behind its development; and who in the workplace uses it. The software provides manufacturers with complete control over all aspects of hygiene. It is particularly applicable to short‐life/high‐care products such as sandwiches and snack foods. In this rapidly growing industry sector, major sandwich retailers are increasingly insisting that suppliers provide hygiene audits and compliance with the new European Food Safety Inspection Scheme (EFSIS) before they will accept products from a supplier.</jats:p>
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Integrated software for hygiene management
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[
"Maher Dave "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346650110361329
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00346650210423446
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<jats:p>Provides a brief introduction to competitions for those involved in catering in schools. Claims competitions can be a way of stimulating interest in school meals and also that integrating this with a wider contribution of the school to the local community can be valuable in enhancing interest in nutrition and food.</jats:p>
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Competitions as a way of stimulating interest in nutrition and school meals
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[
"Blades Mabel "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346650210423446
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00346650210436244
|
<jats:p>Increased incidents of food poisoning in recent years have greatly shaken consumers’ confidence in food. Livestock farmers are among the least trusted parties in the food supply chain. Building trust between consumers and livestock farmers is critical in order to maintain benefit to both parties. In this context, this paper attempts to explore the process on how trust is developed. By adopting stepwise multiple regression, a conceptual model was tested with 182 respondents. Empirical results showed that trustful information, care for consumers, honesty and fairness to consumers are important to building trust during the period of food safety concerns. Suggestions for future research together with implications for livestock farmers are given.</jats:p>
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Trust building in livestock farmers: an exploratory study
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[
"Yee Wallace M.S. ",
"Yeung Ruth M.W. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346650210436244
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659410048947
|
<jats:p>Focuses on particular aspects of a healthy life style, diet and eating
behaviours. Specifically considers the role which catering managers play
in the provision of healthy food, the main proposition of the discussion
being that this group has an important contribution to make in the
establishment and maintenance of a healthy diet. Commences with a
consideration of the responsibilities of catering managers and the
factors which influence food selection. Then proceeds to examine the
results of a recent research programme which surveyed attitudes,
knowledge and behaviour of final year hospitality management students.
These students are likely to find employment in the hospitality
industry, many as food and beverage managers and, as such will be
involved in planning menus and providing meals for the population across
a wide variety of sectors.</jats:p>
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A Healthy Diet: Whose Responsibility?
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[
"Gowdy Linda D. ",
"McKenna Margaret "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659410048947
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659410055110
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<jats:p>The prevalence of diabetes in the African‐Caribbean community appears to
be 2.2 per cent. Discusses the main dietary recommendations for diabetes
and outlines meal patterns but carefully states that generalizations
cannot be made and individuals vary considerably in their eating habits.
Gives practical dietary advice. The main guidelines are: encourage
traditional foods; modify cooking methods; reduce intake of cheap, fatty
cuts of meat; eat more traditional dishes which include beans and
lentils; eat fewer sugar‐rich Caribbean specialities and remove excess
salt from commonly consumed saltfish. Further information is available
from the British Diabetic Association.</jats:p>
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Dietary Advice for African‐Caribbean People with Diabetes
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[
"Govindji Azmina "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659410055110
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659410065768
|
<jats:p>Reviews the latest thinking regarding fat and health in the light of the
1993 FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on “The Role of Oils and Fats in Human
Nutrition”. Outlines the role of fat in meeting energy requirements; in
the absorption and provision of fat‐soluble vitamins; in enhancing food
palatability; and in the provision of essential fatty acids. Looks at
the association of types of fat with coronary heart disease and cancer,
and outlines the recommendations of the FAO/WHO Consultation report.
Concludes that fat is a desirable and essential nutrient and that the
need for fat changes according to life cycle and lifestyle.</jats:p>
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Dietary Fat – Weighing up the Pros and Cons
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[
"Sanders T.A.B. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659410065768
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659410069665
|
<jats:p>The “Get Cooking” project was set up at Griffin Primary School, in East
Hull, in response to a MORI poll survey which identified a lack of
cooking skills among young people. Reports on a six‐week cookery course
for year six pupils aged 10‐11 years which was organized in each school
term. The school kitchen facilities were used and the pupils prepared
healthy dishes associated with the curriculum themes Ancient Egypt,
Romans and Far East Indians. The pupils acquired food preparation and
cooking skills, knowledge of healthier options, food hygiene and safety.
They also developed self‐esteem and confidence. The emphasis of the club
was on fun and enjoyment and the pupils experienced many new and
unfamiliar foods.</jats:p>
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Griffin School Goes for the “Get Cooking” Goal
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[
"Hunton Bronwyn "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659410069665
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659410069683
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<jats:p>Gives information on software of interest to those working in the areas
of food and nutrition including two shareware programs called Arcus Pro
III and Kwickstat. Discusses the capabilities of each package and their
suitability for use with different groups of people and in different
types of research. Gives information on software costs, registration
fees for shareware and the addresses from which further details can be
obtained.</jats:p>
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Software Selection II
|
[
"Seaman Claire "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659410069683
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00346659510078277
|
<jats:p>The meat quality attribute of texture is ranked as the most
important by consumers. Details the mechanism of the major causes of
meat toughness. Examines pre‐slaughter, post‐slaughter and processing
factors that influence the texture of meat.</jats:p>
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Chemistry in the kitchen: the chemistry of flesh foods II
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[
"Bayliss Peter "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659510078277
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659510082696
|
<jats:p>The government has recently published a National Food Guide poster,
<jats:italic>The Balance of Good Health</jats:italic> and a published programme <jats:italic>The
Health of the Nation</jats:italic>. These have aroused controversy, mainly because
of the way in which they were published and the detail given. British
newspaper reports were hostile and the public displayed scepticism. The
public would welcome advice on eating habits but are against coercion
which restricts freedom of choice. Advice needs to be given on how to
eat well and in a healthy manner by enjoying food, not by prescription.</jats:p>
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The health of the nation campaign: practical plan or farcical
information?
|
[
"Alcock Joan P. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659510082696
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659510082722
|
<jats:p>The British livestock industry is the subject of a number of
controversial issues. These include matters of public concern such as
animal welfare, growth promoters, biotechnological procedures, the
nutritional value of meat and BSE. There are many misconceptions on
these matters and concerns are often needless. Legislation, unknown to
many consumers, is in place on these matters and has been adhered to in
the UK and other EU members states for many years. The divide between
the urban dweller and agriculture is widening. There is therefore a need
for closer communication between interested parties.</jats:p>
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The livestock industry – some controversial issues
|
[
"Pratt J.H. ",
"Wynne A. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659510082722
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659510082731
|
<jats:p>It is estimated that by the turn of the millennium the world human
population could exceed ten billion. Scientists inevitably are searching
for effective alternative methods of food preservation. Accordingly,
ionization radiation, discovered nearly a hundred years ago when it was
first shown to kill micro‐organisms in foods, is being increasingly
encouraged as an alternative method of food preservation. The World
Health Organization (WHO) has declared irradiation to be “a
powerful tool against preventable food losses and food borne
illnesses”. Low dose irradiation, up to 10KGy dose, has been shown
to delay ripening, enhance shelf‐life, kill bacteria such as salmonella,
listeria, etc., destroy insect infestation, eliminate unwanted
sprouting, and in many cases improve flavour and texture of foods. The
consumer may not be aware, but a staggering tonnage of food is already
being irradiated around the world. Irradiation does not impart any
radioactivity to the food and the irradiated food has been shown to be
safe for human consumption. The technique offers yet another possibility
of extending choice in new exotics for the consumer.</jats:p>
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Food irradiation – facts and fiction
|
[
"Ahmad John I. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659510082731
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659510103656
|
<jats:p>In the UK poultrymeat has 46 per cent volume share of the primary
meat market. In particular, chicken has seen dramatic growth over 40
years with 525 million broilers being consumed in 1993. Examines the
issues relating to poultrymeat in terms of market status and growth,
nutrition, muscle fibre characteristics and quality issues such as
colour, texture, flavour and safety.</jats:p>
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Chemistry in the kitchen: the chemistry of flesh foods IV
|
[
"Bayliss Peter "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659510103656
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00346659610114716
|
<jats:p>Uses the basic chemical and physical information discussed in “Milk and milk products I” and applies this information to a range of other milk products. Describes the methods of preparation of concentrated and dried milks, cream and butter, and fermented milk products, particularly yogurt and cheese. Discusses the chemical and physical changes taking place during the preparation of these products and how these changes determine the quality characteristics.</jats:p>
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Chemistry in the kitchen ‐ milk and milk products II
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[
"Ainsworth Paul "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659610114716
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/00346659610119225
|
<jats:p>Discusses a research project carried out by Nestlé in Lausanne to identify health‐beneficial bacteria within its collection. Shows how an exploratory research project can lead to product innovation and new product launches.</jats:p>
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Probiotics and product innovation
|
[
"Richardson David "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659610119225
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659610129170
|
<jats:p>Describes the main research objectives and reports on some findings from a Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF)‐funded research project on the role of television in food choice, currently in its second year. Begins by outlining the rationale for the study and presents some preliminary analysis of data obtained from a survey of some 200 11‐18 year‐olds.</jats:p>
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The role of television in the food choices of 11‐18 year‐olds
|
[
"Dickinson Roger ",
"Leader Simon "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659610129170
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659610129288
|
<jats:p>Outlines research on the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food‐funded project Communication strategies for the Promotion of Dietary Change. With a view to general dietary recommendations and to Health of the Nation targets, the focus of this three‐year project is the promotion of dietary change through information provision. A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the Institute of Food Research, Reading, is conducting the research, drawing on a number of different theoretical perspectives and methodological procedures. Pays special emphasis to the issue of fat consumption, summarizes the practical role of the theory of planned behaviour, the elaboration‐likelihood model and unrealistic optimism research, and outlines the development of a novel food and drink diary. Advocates a multidisciplinary, integrative approach to information‐based health promotion efforts.</jats:p>
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Communication strategies for the effective promotion of dietary change
|
[
"Sparks Paul ",
"Raats Monique M. ",
"Geekie Moira A. ",
"Shepherd Richard ",
"Dale Claire "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659610129288
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659610129297
|
<jats:p>Assesses the effect of fat substitutes on satiety and subsequent food intake in men; 50 per cent of fat in pork sausages was replaced by natural fat substitutes ‐ Avicel, Tapiocaline and Simplesse. Results showed that high‐energy fat breakfasts comprising full‐fat sausages led to delayed satiety compared with high‐energy CHO breakfasts. There were no differences between hunger and satiety ratings nor energy and fat intakes following different fatsubstituted breakfasts on the test day and the following day. The deficit in energy between high‐energy and reduced‐energy breakfasts was maintained throughout the test day. Consumption of one reduced‐fat meal resulted in a significant reduction of energy intake, which was not compensated for on the test day or on the following day.</jats:p>
|
Effect of high‐energy and reduced‐energy breakfasts comprising fat‐substituted foods on appetite, satiety and subsequent nutrient intake
|
[
"Reddy Sheela ",
"Kilcast David ",
"Thane Christopher ",
"Church Nick "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659610129297
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659710157240
|
<jats:p>It is well known that the foundations for food choice are laid down in childhood. Poor dietary habits learned in childhood may persist into adult life. The dietary awareness of children is subject to a range of complex interacting forces, for example, peer group pressure, social factors and television advertising. Many investigators have developed innovative methodologies to record these parameters. Reviews, therefore, the methodological issues of studies which have attempted to elicit pre‐adolescent attitudes, knowledge and beliefs in food. Finally, makes recommendations about methodological issues that should be considered when studying pre‐adolescent children’s food choice.</jats:p>
|
Food choice: how to assess attitudes of pre‐adolescent children
|
[
"Owen Suzanne ",
"Schickler Pam ",
"Davies Jill "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659710157240
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659710157259
|
<jats:p>Nutrition is one of the critical factors which influence health, growth and development among small children, but which also affects the health of those children when they become adults. Attitudes towards foods are often determined very early in life and the promotion of “healthy” eating patterns among all age groups depends partly on understanding the factors which influence food choice decision making and the factors which determine attitudes towards food and food choice. Food choice, however, is still often characterized by an “all or nothing” approach, whereas a balance which allows a child to feel “normal” while healthy eating patterns are discretely promoted is often of greater long‐term benefit. This article highlights some recent controversies in nutrition for very young children and indicates what recent research in this area means in practice.</jats:p>
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Healthy eating for children under two years ‐ just what is appropriate?
|
[
"Seaman Claire E.A. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659710157259
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659710157295
|
<jats:p>Describes and assesses the results of a recent survey of research and development managers on the prospects for commercialization in agro‐food biotechnology. Arrives at two conclusions. First, in the foreseeable future, most of the major developments in agro‐food biotechnology will focus on new or improved food processing aids and ingredients rather than food products. Second, clear differences of opinion between key agents involved in developing and applying biotechnology reflect deficiencies in the diffusion of knowledge in this area; in turn, this might affect when, how and what elements of biotechnology are developed and produced. Argues that if the full benefits of biotechnology are to be achieved, policy needs not only to stimulate biotechnology <jats:italic>per se</jats:italic>, but also encourage greater dialogue, co‐operation and collaboration between agents and interests involved in the biotechnology and food provision industries.</jats:p>
|
What is <i>actually</i> happening in agro‐food biotechnology?
|
[
"Ahson Kemal "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659710157295
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659710180415
|
<jats:p>Notes that ranges of intake for vitamin E have been established by the USA, Germany and the WHO but not yet by the UK. Evidence continues to mount regarding the role of reactive oxygen species in the pathogenesis of various degenerative conditions and chronic disease. As a result, the primary lipophilic antioxidant in the body, vitamin E, is attracting increasing attention. In particular, the dietary intake of vitamin E is under scrutiny. Suggests the time is rapidly approaching to take note of findings indicating benefits of high blood vitamin E levels and to set a DRV for vitamin E in the UK, which will help reduce the risk against chronic diseases such as cancer.</jats:p>
|
Vitamin E: its time has nearly come
|
[
"Kelly Frank J. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659710180415
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659710180451
|
<jats:p>Notes that of 600 carotenoids found in nature, only 40 are regularly consumed by humans. Looks at the biological functions of carotenoids. Reports on studies with regard to the effects on health carotenoid‐rich diets.</jats:p>
|
Dietary carotenoids
|
[
"Faulks Richard ",
"Southon Sue "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659710180451
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659810196264
|
<jats:p>This brief article, based on a careers talk to postgraduate students, outlines the role of the nutritionist in industry, and some of the skills, responsibilities and qualities needed. According to the Nutritionists in Industry Group, the last few years have seen substantial growth in the numbers of nutritionists and dietitians employed by the food and drink, medical, catering and other food‐related industries. The job description of individuals employed by these companies and associations is extremely diverse and some nutritionists who are working alone may be expected to fulfil many different roles. Ultimately, nutritionists are employed by industry for their unique expertise and knowledge of current nutrition issues. </jats:p>
|
Working in industry ‐ a personal view
|
[
"O’Brien Claire "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659810196264
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659810196309
|
<jats:p>Describes multiple comparison procedures applied to three or more sample groups after ANOVA. Illustrates ANOVA applied to experiments with completely randomised design and randomised block design.</jats:p>
|
Statistics for food science V: ANOVA and multiple comparisons (Part B)
|
[
"Bower John A. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659810196309
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659810196327
|
<jats:p>Reviews the recent Department of Health announcement on the safe intake of Vitamin B<jats:sub>6</jats:sub>. This announcement is a landmark since it distinguishes between levels of nutrients taken as nutritional supplements and those taken as drugs and prescribed.</jats:p>
|
Vitamin B<sub>6</sub> ‐ update
|
[
"Bender David A. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659810196327
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659810201078
|
<jats:p>Outlines the key concerns of diet before and during pregnancy for the health of the mother and baby. Various important components and concerns of a suitable diet for pregnancy are explained ‐ folic acid, energy intake, calcium, iron, fibre, vitamin A and essential fatty acids.</jats:p>
|
Nutrition before and during pregnancy
|
[
"Blades Mabel "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659810201078
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659810214597
|
<jats:p>Discusses the proposals for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) contained in the European Commission’s Agenda 2000 document in the context of previous reforms of the CAP and the GATT Agreement on Agriculture. Identifies the obstacles to CAP reform and the problems of extending the policy to embrace the countries of Eastern and Central Europe.</jats:p>
|
Agenda 2000
|
[
"Ritson Christopher "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659810214597
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00346659810235233
|
<jats:p>A new HND course has been launched in Worcester, through the co‐operation of local colleges, capitalising on their strengths and experience and new facilities. The course is aimed at producing technical staff for the food and drinks industry to fill a gap in the market. Graduates will gain a good overview of the industry but have a particular focus on quality control and assurance aspects. The course is of two years’ duration full‐time study and includes a 20‐week work placement between the two years. There is scope for part‐time study and Accreditation of Prior Learning for suitable candidates. It is envisaged that the course will attract a good range of candidates from school leavers to more mature and experienced applicants, all of whom are interested in furthering their knowledge of the food industry, relevant technical skills and their employability.</jats:p>
|
HND food quality and manufacture ‐ a new course in Worcester
|
[
"Parry Janet "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659810235233
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00368790210415310
|
<jats:p>Coating is a process applied to surface of materials to have thermal insulation, hot corrosion, erosion and oxidation resistance. Due to their combination of high hardness and chemical stability, thin titanium nitride and Tinalox PVD coatings have been successfully established in surface engineering. In the present study, wear and friction characteristics of TiN and Tinalox PVD coated ASME 316L stainless steel were investigated and compared with the substrate. To do this, friction and wear tests were done using Tribotester, S/N: 07‐128 CSEM machine. Also, hardness variation was determined by means of CSEM Nano‐Hardness Tester S/N: 4‐113. It was seen that hardness was increased in TiN and Tinalox coated substrates, while friction coefficient and wear rate decreased.</jats:p>
|
Tribological properties of coated ASME 316L SS and comparison with a substrate
|
[
"Dogan H. ",
"Fındık F. ",
"Morgül Ö. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00368790210415310
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00368790210424158
|
<jats:p>The frictional behavior of a Mo alloy‐coated piston ring sliding against cast iron cylinder bore was recorded as a function of temperature using a reciprocating tribotester and a fully formulated synthetic engine oil, with and without a friction modifier. It was observed that, as temperature increased in a stepwise mode, friction coefficients in the presence of MoDTC exhibited two local minimal values. Only one minimal friction coefficient value at 340–355 °C (μ = 0.065) was observed in the absence of MoDTC. Chemical characterization of worn tracks of the cylinder bore using reflected FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and ESCA, indicated that both the base stock and the tribological additives, ZDTP and MoDTC, experienced tribochemical reactions yielding MoO<jats:sub>3</jats:sub>, MoS<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> and carbonaceous species as temperature ramped up stepwise. MoO<jats:sub>3</jats:sub> and MoS<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> reaction film formation are partially responsible for the local minimal friction coefficient found at the lower temperature and the ratio of the ordered carbon species accounts partially for the other local minimal friction coefficient found at the higher temperature.</jats:p>
|
Tribological behaviors and molecular spectroscopic characterization of a lubricated piston ring/cylinder bore sliding contact under stepwise heating conditions
|
[
"Zhang Ruijun ",
"Li Shenghua ",
"Jin Yuansheng ",
"Wang Yucong ",
"Tung Simon C. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00368790210424158
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00400910210416228
|
<jats:p>In an effort to revise an undergraduate human resource management (HRM) curriculum and improve the relevance of the students’ learning, a collaborative effort between human resource management practitioners and HRM faculty was launched. The result was the design of a project‐based, action learning curriculum blending the knowledge acquisition that has historically been the outcome of university classroom training with the application that is so critical to effective functioning in the HRM work world. The paper provides guidance for others planning to improve the relevance of their curricula. The template presented in this paper emphasizes practitioner input, a willingness to adopt creative approaches to student learning, development of specific measurable outcomes, observable demonstrations of the learning of those outcomes and the creation of relevant, appropriate projects. Follow‐up comments after one year of experience with the newly revised curriculum are also included.</jats:p>
|
Revising the HR curriculum: an academic/practitioner partnership
|
[
"Thacker Rebecca A. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910210416228
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00438029510077635
|
<jats:p>Offices usually operate five‐days‐a‐week from Monday to Friday, with
employees following the standard five‐day workweek. Unlike scheduling
employees in seven‐days‐a‐week or round‐the‐clock operations, (e.g.
hospitals and utilities), scheduling office employees seldomly presents
problems – an office opens from 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, and
employees go to the office from 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. While
scheduling office employees is not seen as a problem, office operation
might be improved using compressed workweeks, which call for fewer
workdays per week, but usually a longer workday.</jats:p>
|
Compressed workweeks in office‐type environments
|
[
"Hung Rudy "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00438029510077635
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00438029510077671
|
<jats:p>Many of us grew up in the era of the employee working an eight‐hour
day, forty‐hour week and forty‐eight‐week‐year. That is how the world of
work was organized and real battles were fought to make even minor
changes to that pattern of working. There was talk of some far‐off
Utopia when everyone would be working fewer hours with more time and
money to spend on a host of leisure and cultural activities. We know now
that that pattern has gone for a lot of people. There are more and more
people employed on short‐term contracts, for part‐time working, as
self‐employed subcontractors and so on. However, we are some way off
from the original Utopian dream. The pattern in much of the Western
world seems to be that there are the lucky ones in permanent employment
who are working far harder than they ever did; there are the (not quite
so) lucky ones who can manage to get some work, although with little
security; and there are large numbers unable to find work at all. They
have the leisure but not the money to fill it as they would wish.</jats:p>
|
Flexible employment – evil or opportunity?
|
[
"Baines Anna "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00438029510077671
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00438029510082567
|
<jats:p>There is a school of thought in so far as machinery is concerned that
if it is working well then leave it alone. Do not stop it and take it to
pieces to see what is going wrong or what might soon need replacing.
“If it ain′t broke, don′t fix it!” The argument runs that
the replacement of parts before it is necessary only places strains on
other components so that there is an enhanced risk of breakdown. The
question is, should the same principle apply in work situations? The
analogy between a mechanical unit and work is valid in that there can be
a substantial number of parts in the unit which all fit together so that
the total “system” works to produce what is required. In the
work situation the parts are different functions of the firm, like the
supply system for raw material; adequate and trained staff; an accounts
section to invoice the customer and a forwarding department to get the
finished article to the customer. These all have to be integrated so
that the work is completed and, in whatever form, put on sale.</jats:p>
|
Managing change
|
[
"Muir John "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00438029510082567
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00438029510082594
|
<jats:p>Do you remember the demographic time bomb? A few years ago it was
recognized that past birth patterns and current employment patterns
could result in a mismatch of jobs and available workers. Organizations
were urged to consider ways of recruiting people who would otherwise not
come into certain kinds of employment. At the same time, Opportunity
2000 was launched as a means of promoting the employment and development
of women.</jats:p>
|
Only five years to go
|
[
"Baines Anna "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00438029510082594
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00438029510082602
|
<jats:p>It may not be widely known but Israel grew up on work study. In 1950,
two years after its foundation, specialists from the United Nations and
ILO together with a South African firm of management consultants were
retained by the government of the day. A country‐wide programme of
education was carried out and work study assignments applied to leading
industries.</jats:p>
|
Bonus for VAT inspectors – a case study
|
[
"Wilde Edwin "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00438029510082602
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00438029510085357
|
<jats:p>Everything mankind has and will have in the future is and will be the
result of people′s ideas. Ideas are derived not only from people of
above average intelligence, but also from those of average intelligence.
Some of the more progressive companies in the history of modern
management realized the potential value of their employees′ ideas for
the improvements in the general functioning of their organizations. They
have realized that “idea power is the most tremendous human force
in the world”.</jats:p>
|
Management commitment for successful suggestion systems
|
[
"Marx Andrew E. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00438029510085357
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00438029610115451
|
<jats:p>Most injuries are not caused by faulty equipment, they are caused by an employee’s behaviour. OSHA regulations require the employer to provide a safe workplace. Accidents also cost an exorbitant amount of money. Much of the employee’s behaviour is caused by the hidden culture in the company. This culture needs to change to reflect the importance of safe behaviour. Employees must realize that safe behaviour is their own responsibility. Changing the employee’s behaviour takes a number of steps. Current practices must be evaluated. Management must be committed to the programme. Rewards and disincentives are often used. Overall, employee awareness and accountability must be raised.</jats:p>
|
Creating a culture of safety
|
[
"Dilley Heather ",
"Kleiner Brian H. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00438029610115451
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00438029710172006
|
<jats:p>Productivity measures are often quite complex. Argues that at the organizational level, an all‐encompassing multi‐factor measure of productivity is sufficient to offer information on the long‐term health of the organization. Illustrates the way in which an income or profit figure can be disentangled into component parts representing growth, pricing strategy and profitability. Disputes whether published information of this form would permit investors to take a longer‐term view of the financial wellbeing of an organization. </jats:p>
|
Productivity measurement and reporting
|
[
"Baines Anna "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00438029710172006
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00907320010303543
|
<jats:p>The use of herbal medicines for various ailments has become commonplace. The Internet provides a valuable reference tool for finding information about herbal medicines, the herbal products industry, and research efforts in identifying useful natural products. However, sites that sell herbal products far outnumber sites that are strictly informational. This bibliography is a guide to noncommercial sites on the Internet that provide useful information.</jats:p>
|
A digital herbal
|
[
"Choinski Elizabeth ",
"Fuller Nancy "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320010303543
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00907320010326683
|
<jats:p>As technology changes, so do methods for delivering electronic information resources to library users. Describes Web‐based online public access catalogs (Web OPACS) and other Web‐based tools as gateway methods for providing access to library collections. Solutions for overcoming barriers to information, such as through the implementation of proxy servers and other authentication tools for remote users, are also addressed.</jats:p>
|
Delivering electronic resources with Web OPACs and other Web‐based tools: needs of reference librarians
|
[
"Bordeianu Sever ",
"Carter Christina E. ",
"Dennis Nancy K. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320010326683
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00907329910261001
|
<jats:p>The proliferation of electronic sources in reference departments has made them increasingly important in providing reference service to library patrons. These sources include the online public access catalog, electronic databases (both indexes and full‐text databases), and the Internet. Much has been written on evaluation of reference librarians in the traditional areas of reference desk service, the use of print sources, and bibliographic instruction. Discusses the establishment of guidelines for assessment of reference librarians’ effectiveness in providing service to patrons using electronic sources and methods of assessing individual effectiveness.</jats:p>
|
Laser lights or dim bulbs? Evaluating reference librarians’ use of electronic sources
|
[
"Welch Jeanie M. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00907329910261001
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00907329910283386
|
<jats:p>This article updates a national study undertaken in 1985 to assess the status of end‐user search services in academic libraries (results were presented at the fourteenth annual LOEX conference in Ypsilanti, MI). Although today’s academic libraries now include Internet accessible and Web‐based resources, many of the same challenges exist as in the past: user education, convenient and timely access to information from any place, consistent administrative support, recognition of technology as a change agent, and reaffirmation of the important teaching role that librarians have in an evolving information society.</jats:p>
|
End‐user services in academic libraries: a 1999 perspective
|
[
"Rockman Ilene F. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00907329910283386
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00907329910283412
|
<jats:p>Breivik reviews what has stayed the same since her 1989 LOEX presentation, “Information literacy: revolution in education.” Resource‐based education remains the model for education, and a clear vision of this goal remains important. Much progress has been made over the past ten years in articulating what information literacy is and in establishing national standards for it.</jats:p>
|
Take II – information literacy: revolution in education
|
[
"Senn Breivik Patricia "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00907329910283412
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/00907329910303455
|
<jats:p>Urban high schools in the USA are in a difficult position – they need to provide essential and fundamental education in core content areas, while also ensuring that students attain and meet requirements of computer and information literacy. These skills are not just required by the state education agencies, but increasingly by employers and institutions of higher education. This article is a case study of a special year‐long bibliographic instruction (BI) program developed by three separate organizations: an academic library, a university department of education, and selected high school teachers. This unique three‐way partnership was called the Electronic Learning Partnership. This article discusses the BI, the pedagogy used, the goals of information literacy in an urban high school environment, and the evaluation of the program.</jats:p>
|
Partnership in electronic learning
|
[
"Calderhead Veronica "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/00907329910303455
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425450010320797
|
<jats:p>Over the last 20 years there has been increasing interest by Western companies in Japanese management practices (JMPs). Interest in these methods has grown as a result of the large performance gaps which apparently exist between Japanese manufacturers and their Western counterparts, in terms of both productivity and quality. Looks at a number of studies in an effort to determine whether Japanese practices can be successfully transferred abroad or whether they are culturally bound. This is followed by a look at the conditions under which Japanese management practices have been successfully utilised by Western companies. It is argued that Western managers must avoid just blindly copying Japanese practices and should be encouraged to become aware of why certain Japanese approaches have been successful. Finally, consideration needs to be given to the underlying factors of that success which are necessary and appropriate to their own company’s advancement.</jats:p>
|
Should Western managers be encouraged to adopt JMPs?
|
[
"Naylor Dawn M. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425450010320797
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459410056969
|
<jats:p>New style agreements are designed to foster co‐operative,
conflict‐free industrial relations. Provides an account of what happened
at two Japanese manufacturing transplants in the UK where such
agreements were in operation. Management at these companies appeared to
operate industrial relations in a manner that was not in line with the
“spirit and intention” supposed to underlie the agreements.
Instead, industrial relations was low‐trust and adversarial. It
contributed to employees expressing dissatisfaction with not only the
management of industrial relations at each company, but also the union′s
performance. An implication of the study is that new style agreements
offer little comfort to trade unions as they attempt to arrest a
seemingly continuous decline in their fortunes.</jats:p>
|
New Style Agreements at Japanese Transplants in the UK
|
[
"Grant David "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459410056969
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459410073988
|
<jats:p>Draws on a small research study undertaken in the retail industry,
providing a very timely consideration of the choices and circumstances
of those who work on a part‐time basis. Considers the reasons given by
workers for choosing part‐time work, the costs involved and the extent
to which part‐time workers are aware of these when making their
decision. The research considers the role of trade unions in enhancing
awareness of legal entitlements in view of the recent House of Lords
ruling.</jats:p>
|
Part‐time Workers in the Multiple Retail Sector
|
[
"Balchin Alison "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459410073988
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459510085894
|
<jats:p>The NHS in 1991 launched an equality programme for women, setting
eight goals to be achieved by 1994. Shows that at least some of the
goals are not being met and suggests reasons falling into four
categories. First is the NHS context, including trusts′ autonomy which
is incompatible with a national equality plan. Second, there is a
failure of implementation, Third, the programme is inherently flawed:
Its business rationale is less than convincing to many health
professionals who attach a high value to ethics, Fourth, the reasons for
failure relate to all equality programmes for women, including a value
system which sees the male career pattern as the norm. Concludes that
movement towards equality for women in the NHS is only likely to be made
if a different approach to goal setting is adopted.</jats:p>
|
Opportunity 2000 in the National Health Service
|
[
"Corby Susan "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459510085894
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459510085902
|
<jats:p>Assesses the occupational pension scheme, as it has evolved in the
UK, from the perspective of the providing employer. Analyses a variety
of objectives that employers may have when sponsoring an occupational
scheme and details the results of a survey of 66 private sector
organizations which establishes which of these objectives are seen as
being most significant. The survey indicates that the primary purpose of
a pension scheme is the retention of staff but that there are also a
number of significant secondary objectives. Goes on to assess how
successful a pension scheme may be in achieving these objectives in the
light of recent legal developments. Concludes that their effect has been
to raise the cost of pension provision and to undermine the ability of
employers to meet their stated objectives through the operation of
occupational schemes.</jats:p>
|
The provision of occupational pensions in the 1990s
|
[
"Taylor Stephen ",
"Earnshaw Jill "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459510085902
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459510103479
|
<jats:p>An analysis of five concepts of management from an organizational
theoretical approach reveals a common organizational pattern. From this
pattern the paradigm of a new decentralization can be recognized. A more
exact analysis of the structural elements reveals many unsolved
organizational problems. In a similar manner, implications of this
pattern entail many unsolved or poorly‐solved problems for human
resources management, most of which result from the implicit premiss of
an all‐too‐heroic notion of human nature in all of the five concepts.</jats:p>
|
The paradigm of a new decentralization
|
[
"Jürgen Drumm Hans "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459510103479
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459610151457
|
<jats:p>Discusses research into provisions for education and training in health and safety offered by trade unions in a number of European countries. Uses material gathered in the survey to consider the role of trade union training in health and safety and its contribution to the operation of participative management of health and safety at the workplace level. Discusses the significance of employee representation in health and safety regulation and examines the support provided by trade union training in the context of factors that influence its effectiveness. Several specific aspects of trade union training are identified as characteristic. Other aspects of trade union health and safety education that contribute to the overall support and proactive role of trade unions in preventative health and safety are identified and discussed. Trade unions make extensive provision for education and training in occupational health and safety. This is a significant factor in raising awareness of health and safety issues and the development of a preventive health and safety ethos in all of the countries included in the study. Argues that it is possible to identify a common pedagogy in trade union education and training in occupational health and safety. This pedagogy is rooted in the educational methods of labour education, emphasizing the value of participants’ own experience and developing a collective approach to the definition and solution of problems, while encouraging listening and communication skills in this process. Shows that although trade unions have suffered a loss of influence and power across Europe during the past decade ‐ and in some countries their losses have been severe ‐ in the case of education and training in health and safety, generally trade unions have maintained a significant provision as well as continuing to develop an innovative and dynamic approach to its content and delivery.</jats:p>
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Trade unions and the training of health and safety representatives in Europe
|
[
"Walters David "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459610151457
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/01425459610151466
|
<jats:p>Throughout Europe, recruitment tools appear remarkably similar. The tools most used across Europe to recruit executives for a company are: application forms, employment interviews and tests. How these vary across Europe is the purpose of the description found in the article. However, behind the various application forms, the manner in which selection interviews are conducted, and the uses made of certain tests, what emerges is the attachment of these tools to the national cultures from which they issue. It is this variety of these instruments and their modes of use which this article discusses.</jats:p>
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Employers’ recruitment tools across Europe
|
[
"Tixier Maud "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459610151466
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459710170086
|
<jats:p>Discusses some of the implications of Islamic values for management of the workforce in organizations in Muslim countries in the light of the rise of Islamist movements in many of these countries. Discussion is placed within the context of the debate about the influences of national culture on organizations in general and employee‐management relationships in particular. Argues that there are differing manifestations of Islamic values in the countries concerned, which could lead to differing implications for human resource management (HRM). Highlights difficulties in trying to isolate the influences of Islam on organizations from those of other institutions, such as the economy, politics and business imperatives. As a result, and also given the limited available comparative studies into the issue, it would be unwise to suggest an Islamic HRM model. However, Islam, as an all‐encompassing religion, is bound to have implications for certain aspects of organizations, especially in those countries which are organized and run in accordance with an Islamic ideal. Attempts to explore, therefore, the likely relationship between Islamic values and certain HRM features in Muslim countries.</jats:p>
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Islamic revival in Asia and human resource management
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[
"Tayeb Monir "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459710170086
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/01425459710171003
|
<jats:p>Changes in the nature of work, social policy, and concepts of disability allow increased potential for the integration of vocational rehabilitation (VR) in the workplace. Concurrently, workplace rehabilitation programmes are becoming more popular, as organizations see the value of VR in improving workplace culture and reducing insurance premiums. Investigates the opportunities for collaboration between rehabilitation and human resource management (HRM) at policy, planning and practice levels. Failure to integrate can lead to the VR programme being marginalized and needless duplication of activities. Concludes by calling for increased cross‐disciplinary training for both HR practitioners and VR professionals as a basis for effective integrated rehabilitation at the workplace.</jats:p>
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A natural alliance: integrated vocational rehabilitation and human resource management
|
[
"Kearns Dan "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459710171003
| 2,002 |
July
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10.1108/01425459710186331
|
<jats:p>Examines the extent to which a major purchaser can affect company behaviour within those firms supplying to it. Eleven major UK suppliers to Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK were compared with other non‐supply chain companies to examine the extent to which new forms of customer‐supplier relationships are spreading within supply chain firms into wider aspects of organizational behaviour, as a direct consequence of close involvement. Toyota appear to affect supply firms’ communication patterns, employee relations, and approaches to problem solving directly.</jats:p>
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Toyota’s supply chain: changing employee relations
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[
"Winfield Ian ",
"Hay Amanda "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459710186331
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459710193108
|
<jats:p>Seeks to contribute to the flexibility debate by addressing the following research questions: What are the European trends pertaining to the use of part‐time workers? How has the situation changed over the past three years? To what extent do organizational characteristics, such as size, unionization and sector, impact on the nature and extent of part‐time employment? Despite recent attempts by the European Union to bring to the fore the issue of working time, it has a rather long pedigree in labour management literature. The main arguments dictating the direction of change in working time arrangements are associated with discretion/choice debates, labour force changes, equality issues, technology and organiza‐tional efficiency and the unemployment/work‐sharing argument. Focuses specifically on one workforce variable, namely part‐time work. Believes that the classification of the labour market into the core (typical) and periphery (atypical), in the context of labour flexibility, is far too simplistic. Refers to how it has been argued in the literature that the components of the peripheral workforce possess different characteristics and cannot be lumped together. </jats:p>
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Part‐time work in Europe
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[
"Clifford Noreen ",
"Morley Michael ",
"Gunnigle Patrick "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459710193108
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459810211331
|
<jats:p>Considers the role of employee representation in improving health and safety performance within small enterprises. Focuses on an approach to employee participation through regional health and safety representatives and provides an analysis of the factors necessary to ensure their effectiveness, based on previous studies in the UK and Sweden. Identifies and analyses the challenges presented by small enterprises in light of evidence from existing evaluation of regional representative schemes. Identifies and discusses supportive factors that might enhance representative participation in health and safety in small enterprises, including the role of regulation, and employer and trade union support. Considers the implications of the Health and Safety (Consultation of Employees) Regulations 1996 and concludes that in their present form they offer only very limited support for employee representation in health and safety in small enterprises.</jats:p>
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Employee representation and health and safety
|
[
"Walters David "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459810211331
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459910266411
|
<jats:p>Defined benefit occupational pension schemes are a valuable employee benefit. This paper looks at problems in their design and considers whether it is possible to address them. The risk profile of money purchase schemes is described, with particular reference to employees in less secure employment categories. These considerations are set alongside the requirements employers have from occupational pension schemes. The conclusion is that money purchase schemes fail to meet employees’ needs, in particular at a time when the security and level of state pensions is being progressively eroded. An alternative defined benefit structure is proposed, that is, the revalued career average pension scheme. It is argued that this benefit structure can be made attractive to both employers and employees, as it addresses many of the problems associated with final salary schemes and provides pension scheme members with the security they value.</jats:p>
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Occupational pensions forall employees
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[
"Cooper D.R. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459910266411
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459910273134
|
<jats:p>The topic of management training and development (MTD) in small businesses is relatively under‐researched, and an increased understanding of the factors influencing the purchase of MTD by small businesses is needed. Therefore, a survey of 551 small businesses in the Midlands region of the UK sought to: identify influences on MTD investment and preferred MTD activities; and establish whether small businesses perceive a link between investment in MTD and business success. Interviews were also conducted with 12 organisations. Results show that the organisational characteristics of ownership, size, number of managers and family management have a significant influence on MTD investment. Of the sample organisations, 85 per cent considered investment in MTD to be linked to business success and 80 per cent of organisations engaged in some form of MTD. However, promoters of MTD to small businesses need to recognise that organisations in this sector are not homogeneous and desire customised training.</jats:p>
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Investment in management training and development by small businesses
|
[
"Loan‐Clarke John ",
"Boocock Grahame ",
"Smith Alison ",
"Whittaker John "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459910273134
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459910292115
|
<jats:p>Previous studies have examined the impact of gender on training opportunities, but only within the context of Western societies. This study explores the effect of gender on access to company training in Taiwanese high‐tech firms. It finds that although males enjoy a slight advantage over females in obtaining training, there are no significant gender‐based differences. Females in Taiwan appeared to be more successful in accessing company training than their counterparts in the USA and the UK. Higher labour‐market status is offered as a potential reason for such relative success. Consistent with human capital theory, a direct relationship is found to exist between seniority and the probability of receiving training.</jats:p>
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Gender differences in company training: the case of Taiwanese high‐tech firms
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[
"Huang Tung‐Chun "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459910292115
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01425459910371144
|
<jats:p>Classical transaction cost theory is not applicable to decisions on HRM or organizational design. This article overcomes such a fruitless situation. First on an operative level the two types of HRM and separately organizational transaction costs will be analyzed and then linked together in a substitutive or cumulative way. Second, transaction cost analysis is extended to the higher level of strategic HRM and organization design. There both types of transaction costs are linked again. Furthermore, they control types and size of HRM and organizational transaction costs on the operative level. As a decision base consequently both levels and both types of transaction cost should be analyzed and determined simultaneously.</jats:p>
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Transaction costs in human resource management – Interaction and interdependence with organisational structure
|
[
"Jürgen Drumm Hans "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459910371144
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435120010324969
|
<jats:p>Examines the training needs of practising professional librarians in the Kenyan public university libraries. There is a general, but false assumption, in this sector that professional librarians who have attained the minimum professional qualifications need no further training on the job. Many changes have taken place and many more are likely to occur, which are likely to affect the working environment of librarians. Librarians must be trained in preparation for managing such changes. Suggestions for sources of funding are given. The specific training needs of practising librarians are described.</jats:p>
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Training needs of practising professional librarians in the Kenyan public university libraries: a critical analysis
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[
"Ondari‐Okemwa Ezra "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120010324969
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435120010327623
|
<jats:p>In recent years, increasing attention appears to have been paid by information professionals to issues of professional negligence and liability. Key legal issues are discussed, and negligence and liability is examined in the electronic domain. It is suggested that the commercialisation of the information marketplace and growing awareness of negligence and liability issues are encouraging information professionals to look to a mixture of law, ethics, and self‐interest for personal and professional effectiveness and security.</jats:p>
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Being negligent and liable: a challenge for information professionals
|
[
"Hannabuss Stuart "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120010327623
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435120010342789
|
<jats:p>Describes the planning and implementation of a quality service programme in Shanghai’s prestigious new public library. This is part of a city‐wide initiative to develop quality service in organisations in the private and public sectors. The organisation and administration of the library’s programme is described, including the involvement of library staff at all levels, the development of service norms, and the ways by which the staff were encouraged to deliver quality service. The experience was transferred to other librarians. The outcomes of the programme are described.</jats:p>
|
Shanghai Library’s quality service campaign
|
[
"Wang Renfang ",
"Wu Jianming ",
"Wu Jianzhong "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120010342789
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435120210429916
|
<jats:p>USA academic libraries are rethinking their activities and repositioning themselves to take advantage of new opportunities to build partnerships with faculty members and campus related entities to support teaching, learning, and research endeavours.</jats:p>
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Managing academic and research libraries partnerships
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[
"Rader Hannelore "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120210429916
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129510091829
|
<jats:p>Discusses the management of different types of libraries in Saudi
Arabia with reference to the existing practices in the country.
Indicates various problems faced by these libraries, such as absence of
library legislation, absence of a library association, lack of funding,
scarcity of native librarians, etc. Suggests how to overcome these
constraints.</jats:p>
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Management of libraries in Saudi Arabia: practices and constraints
|
[
"Siddiqui Moid Ahmad "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129510091829
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129510093728
|
<jats:p>Discusses how the reorganization of local government, enforced by
recent government legislation, has affected Humberside County Council′s
leisure services department. Highlights the key issues to be addressed
by library services in the reorganization process. Explains the
preparations for change and new initiatives at both the corporate and
departmental level aimed at improving communications during this
process. Deals with service profiles, joint arrangements, budget
disaggregation and staffing considerations. Explains staff transfer and
recruitment procedures, with reference to statutory transfer orders
(STOs) made by the Secretary of State. Concludes that the staff most
involved in driving through the process of change do not have the
security of being on a provisional STO, yet their positive commitment is
essential if services are to be transferred effectively to new
authorities.</jats:p>
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Libraries and local government review – the Humberside
experience
|
[
"Roberts Gareth "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129510093728
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129610106074
|
<jats:p>Traces the development of contracting out library and information services in the public sector. Looks at perceived benefits of contracting out, and notes some of the key issues and implications for service delivery and staffing. One feature of this is an attempt to follow the progress of the pilot projects nominated by the Department of National Heritage; hence surveys the literature describing these. Concludes that there is still little published guidance for library managers assessing contracting out as an option or actually going through the process, and that what is available relates to local authorities rather than government departments. Ends with a checklist of actions for successful contracting out.</jats:p>
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Contracting out in the public sector ‐ issues and implications
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[
"Grimwood‐Jones Diana "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129610106074
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129610106083
|
<jats:p>Focuses on public libraries in Latin America as one important means of information provision at the end of the twentieth century, discussing how they can improve their effectiveness. Defends the view that Latin American countries can use quality management to improve the services they provide through their public libraries. Suggests that, to receive the most benefit from this management theory, public librarians in Latin American countries should be aware of the specific characteristics of their institutions and their clienteles. Analyses the possibilities for implementing quality management in Latin American public libraries, as well as the limitations they may eventually face to fulfil this objective.</jats:p>
|
Quality management: the way to improve Latin American public libraries?
|
[
"Vergueiro Waldomiro C.S. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129610106083
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129610128322
|
<jats:p>Describes the results of a Scottish Library and Information Council‐funded project into the business information needs of companies in the rural areas of the north‐east of Scotland. Based on a survey by questionnaire, interviews and case studies, describes the information providers available to rural businesses, the pattern of present use of such agencies by companies, the nature of respondents’ information needs, problems in accessing information and attitudes to IT. Highlights as significant to businesses particular types of information, some of which are felt to require the support of expert advice. The use of existing agencies suggests that many companies are poorly informed as to which agencies to approach and that these are less likely to approach libraries than “business” organizations, i.e. those providers which are seen as being more dedicated to the interests of the business community. Finds that business information provision is a dynamic and constantly shifting environment, in terms of the appearance and demise of information providers; and suggests there are lessons to be learned from the experience of the traditional and long‐established services.</jats:p>
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Rural business information needs in the north‐east of Scotland
|
[
"Marcella Rita ",
"McConnell Michael ",
"Moore Gerald ",
"Seton Michael "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129610128322
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129610128359
|
<jats:p>In the service era electronic products in libraries should be offered in combination with information services. Presents an approach to a reference, information and training services concept which is designed to meet the needs of users of electronic libraries. The approach includes the following aspects: introduction to the library; online training for OPAC searching; searching bibliographic and subject databases; finding relevant information on the Internet; and evaluating of activities.</jats:p>
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Information services and user training in the electronic library
|
[
"Lapp Erdmute "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129610128359
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129610130798
|
<jats:p>Describes and discusses the publishing programme undertaken by the Institute of Management’s Information Centre, including the reasons for setting up the programme, the use of resources and the benefits and drawbacks. Argues that many information and library services have, through their staff and stock, the expertise and knowledge to undertake a publishing programme.</jats:p>
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Publishing at the Institute of Management’s Information Centre
|
[
"Irving Ray ",
"Smith Cathy "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129610130798
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129610130815
|
<jats:p>If electronic networks generate distribution mechanisms capable of undermining the traditional model of publishing, what are the implications for established copyright practices? Seeks to answer this question from the viewpoint of academic authorship, in particular that of the academic who chooses journals as vehicles in which to disseminate ideas and research results. Regards the surrender of copyright by academic authors to their publishers as an exchange which benefits both parties: publishers got to fill their learned journals, and academics had their work distributed to a far wider readership than could otherwise have been reached ‐ until very recently. The Internet and its continued growth present academic authors with desktop access to what is potentially the greatest distribution network in existence. Concludes by considering the future of journal publishing and copyright in the electronic domain, and offers reasons for guarded optimism about the roles of both publishers and libraries in the light of two viable models of electronic journal publishing ‐ project ELVYN and project MUSE.</jats:p>
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Copyright in the electronic domain: an author’s view
|
[
"McKnight Cliff "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129610130815
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129710157699
|
<jats:p>Investigates the influences of information technologies on the development of organizational structure in the hotel, catering and tourist industry in Istria, the best known and most developed tourist region of Croatia. The research relates to the period 1971‐1990.</jats:p>
|
Information technologies and organizational structure
|
[
"Sehanovic´ Jusuf ",
"Zugaj Miroslav "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710157699
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129710157743
|
<jats:p>Presents survey data used to determine how university librarians in Nigeria utilize quantitative methods in decision making in diverse areas such as personnel management, acquisition, storage and circulation of information materials. A stratified random sampling method was used to select 22 out of 35 university librarians. The survey results indicate that four (18.19 per cent) respondents have good knowledge of quantitative methods, i.e. its use and application in decision making; whereas as high as 18 (81.8 per cent) are hardly aware of, and have not used these statistical tools in decision making in university libraries. The research study uncovers factors that hinder the utilization of quantitative methods such as lack of understanding of the subject; a traditionally held view of librarianship as not requiring such statistical analysis; inadequate time for its teaching and acquiescence; dislike for intellectualism in resolving library problems; and disproportionate views of top practitioners on the concept of decision making. Submits that it would augur well for library practice at a high level if university libraries could use and apply quantitative methods in their work situations. This could ideally be learned and perfected through special courses. workshops, management seminars or formal academic programmes. Adequate exposure of respondents through continuing education would enhance proper utilization of quantitative methods in decision making in university libraries thereby guaranteeing efficiency, effectiveness and quality library services to library clientele, as well as enhancing the librarian’s own standing and image among academic peers.</jats:p>
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Utilization of quantitative methods in decision making among Nigerian university librarians
|
[
"Selong Edem U. ",
"Olat Lawal Olu "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710157743
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129710166428
|
<jats:p>States that since 1980, UKOLN has been carrying out a survey to monitor the availability of bibliographic records in the BNB files on the British Library automated information service (Blaise). Work on the ordering stage sample is now to be extended by investigating the availability of records from other sources of bibliographic records. Looks at the survey and the new sources to be included in the extended survey. Divides the participant sources (BNB, BDS, Book Data, J. Whitaker & Sons, BLCMP, CURL, LASER, OCLC and SLS (Information Systems) Ltd into two groups and describes the survey methodology and sample structure. Presents a set of source profiles which have been prepared as background material to accompany the results for each source since straight comparisons would not be advisable, given the differences in objectives and set‐up of the sources. Gives some comparisons of the features of different sources.</jats:p>
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Bibliographic record provision in the UK
|
[
"Chapman Ann "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710166428
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129710166824
|
<jats:p>A 1995 survey of 119 academic and public library directors in North Carolina, USA, examined the degree to which their libraries had experienced downsizing and the expectations of these librarians regarding downsizing. While 27 per cent of the respondents had downsized in the past two to three years, only 7 per cent expected to do so in the near future. Likewise, fewer respondents expected to reduce personnel as a response to downsizing than had done so when downsizing did take place and, by contrast, more respondents expected to reduce or eliminate specific services than had actually done so when downsizing did take place. The survey also found that few libraries were prepared for downsizing; only 28 per cent of the respondents reported feeling at least well prepared, and only 2 per cent of the respondents felt very well prepared.</jats:p>
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Downsizing in libraries: experiences and expectations
|
[
"Burgin Robert "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710166824
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129710166833
|
<jats:p>Recently the Library of The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, structurally expanded two of its floors which house the agriculture and life sciences division and the humanities division. Four of the library’s six subject divisions which provide services to readers have now been physically expanded. Discusses this space expansion with its attendant problems and future prospects for the humanities division and also the library’s attempt to merge expansion with the emerging networked services environment.</jats:p>
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In the name of development: change at the University of the West Indies
|
[
"Helenese‐Paul Kathleen "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710166833
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129710168561
|
<jats:p>Reports the results of an inquiry directed at Polish academic, research and scientific libraries. An appraisal of the current IT infrastructure, degree of advances in automation in libraries, and utilization of the electronic sources has been carried out, based on the completed questionnaires received from the libraries in question. It has been recognized that the best developed IT infrastructure is to be found in the academic libraries and that they are well prepared for automation. The situation is much worse in the special libraries of the research and scientific institutes. Half of the libraries in the latter group are not engaged in any preparation for automation, mainly owing to a lack of financial resources. Also, they do not provide readers with access to sources in an electronic format. Points out that a relevant consistent programme for the implementation and utilization of IT in Polish libraries has not yet been prepared.</jats:p>
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The implementation of information technology projects in Polish research and academic libraries in the early 1990s: questions of scope and effectiveness
|
[
"Górny Miroslaw ",
"Jazdon Artur "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710168561
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129710168570
|
<jats:p>There is excessive turnover among trained graduate librarians of the Ghana Library Board (GLB). All too often, the ones who leave are not the ones that management, as well as colleagues, wish would leave. An acceptable reason from the management point of view is that they leave to accept a position with higher pay. Management finds comfort in this explanation. Nevertheless, research has proved that employees leave for a number of reasons, besides money. The trained graduate librarians who leave the GLB are no exception. Examines the problems of voluntary turnover, by analysing these reasons, and attempts to offer suggestions which it is hoped could help reduce the incidence of turnover at the GLB to the barest minimum.</jats:p>
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Staff retention in public libraries in Ghana
|
[
"Mensah Vida ",
"Alemna A.A. "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710168570
| 2,002 |
July
|
10.1108/01435129710176706
|
<jats:p>Discusses the possible application of various TQM tools in cataloguing operations. Focuses on the methods libraries have adopted to identify user needs and to improve services to meet user needs. Many of these methods either are based on the TQM philosophy or can be adapted to it.</jats:p>
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The application of TQM in cataloguing
|
[
"Khurshid Zahiruddin "
] |
https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710176706
| 2,002 |
July
|