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The Role Of Business Education In Building Business Leadership For 21st Century Responsiveness And Environmental Stewardship: Should Business Education Be Re-Developed?, Hélène De Burgh-Woodman, Amitav Saha Dec 2013

The Role Of Business Education In Building Business Leadership For 21st Century Responsiveness And Environmental Stewardship: Should Business Education Be Re-Developed?, Hélène De Burgh-Woodman, Amitav Saha

Hélène de Burgh-Woodman


21st century business graduates need to be well equipped with skillsets that enable them to apply their
commercial knowledge in organisations where profit maximisation is not the sole purpose. However, business
students continue to be taught classic commercial business principles that predominately value profit and
performance, resulting in a significant skill shortage for businesses embracing ethical responsibility, social justice
and environment issues. The aim of this project is to blueprint a cutting-edge commerce degree that fills this skill
shortage by developing an Integrated Business Education Model with extensive literature review and consultation
with a wide range of stakeholders. Using …


Reshaping Models Of Management Learning, Hélène De Burgh-Woodman Dec 2013

Reshaping Models Of Management Learning, Hélène De Burgh-Woodman

Hélène de Burgh-Woodman

The challenge of dealing with accelerating complexity in management environments
has forced knowledge acquisition and learning to the peak of managerial agendas.
The present paper presents two new knowledge models, one of the knowledge
marketplace, and the other of corporate learning processes, to help reshape the
manager learning space for greater efficacy. In presenting these models for better
understanding of knowledge uptake, the paper seeks to contribute to knowledge
growth enablers, and so to the enhanced managerial capacity for achieving
innovation, business growth and sustainability.


Networked Kids And The Formation Of Contemporary Consumer Identities, Hélène De Burgh-Woodman Dec 2013

Networked Kids And The Formation Of Contemporary Consumer Identities, Hélène De Burgh-Woodman

Hélène de Burgh-Woodman

Identity building has a key role to play in understanding consumer
relationships with the marketplace. As technology comes to
define new terrains of identity building, it is of increasing importance
to understand how media such as social media and the internet come
to inform new kinds of engagements and identities. While research
has paid attention to concepts of the digital self and on-line personae
(Belk 2013; Shau and Gilly 2003), the question of when these identities
begin to evolve and at point in their lives people become aware
of their personal agency in the marketplace as a result of these …


Homogeneity, "Glocalism" Or Somewhere In Between?: A Literary Interpretation Of Identity In The Era Of Globalization, Hélène De Burgh-Woodman Dec 2013

Homogeneity, "Glocalism" Or Somewhere In Between?: A Literary Interpretation Of Identity In The Era Of Globalization, Hélène De Burgh-Woodman

Hélène de Burgh-Woodman


Purpose – This paper aims to expand current theories of globalisation to a consideration of its
impact on the individual. Much work has been done on the impact of globalisation on social, political
and economic structures. In this paper, globalisation, for the individual, reflects a re-conceptualisation
of the Self/Other encounter. In order to explore this Self/Other dimension, the paper analyses the
literary work of nineteenth-century writer Pierre Loti since his work begins to problematise this
important motif. His work also provides insight into the effect on the individual when encountering the
Other in a globalised context.
Design/methodology/approach – Drawing from …


Influences On Student Intention And Behavior Toward Environmental Sustainability, James Swaim, Michael Maloni, Stuart Napshin, Amy Henley Dec 2013

Influences On Student Intention And Behavior Toward Environmental Sustainability, James Swaim, Michael Maloni, Stuart Napshin, Amy Henley

Stuart Napshin

No abstract provided.


The Applicability Of Neurally-Controlled Devices In Business: A Student Perspective, Adriane Randolph Dec 2013

The Applicability Of Neurally-Controlled Devices In Business: A Student Perspective, Adriane Randolph

Adriane B. Randolph

No abstract provided.


Individual Learning In Team Training: Self-Regulation And Team Context Effects, Kemp Ellington, Erich Dierdorff Dec 2013

Individual Learning In Team Training: Self-Regulation And Team Context Effects, Kemp Ellington, Erich Dierdorff

Erich C. Dierdorff

Although many analysts recognize that team-level learning is reliant on the acquisition of learning content by individuals, very little research has examined individual-level learning during team training. In a sample of 70 teams (N = 380) that participated in a simulation-based team training setting designed to teach strategic decision-making, we examined how self-regulation during team training influenced the extent to which team members subsequently demonstrated individual mastery of the team training content. We also investigated the extent to which team characteristics moderated the relationships between self-regulation and learning outcomes. Multilevel mediation results indicated that self-efficacy fully mediated the effects of …


Reconciling Differing Models Of The Business: A Key Step In The Transfer Of Production Technology Into China's Export-Led Economy, David Mcarthur, Ronald Schill Dec 2013

Reconciling Differing Models Of The Business: A Key Step In The Transfer Of Production Technology Into China's Export-Led Economy, David Mcarthur, Ronald Schill

David N McArthur

No abstract provided.


A Model To Study Disparities And Lifetime Medical Costs, Jomon Aliyas Paul, Leo Macdonald, Govind Hariharan Dec 2013

A Model To Study Disparities And Lifetime Medical Costs, Jomon Aliyas Paul, Leo Macdonald, Govind Hariharan

Jomon Aliyas Paul

We develop a mathematical model that captures the complex interactions within the health service system featuring chronic diseases and provides valuable lessons that could assist in controlling escalating healthcare costs. We utilize a Monte Carlo simulation framework to simulate the evolution of a population subject to deaths, births, and disease conditions. The model estimates the lifetime health expenditures of individuals based on demographics including race, age, and gender, as well as risk factors that contribute to the development of specific disease conditions. We further incorporate interactions between multiple disease conditions and the effect of risk factors in chronic disease incidence …


Keiretsu Core And Member Firms’ Relative Performance And Profit Stability: A Power Dependency Perspective, L. Brouthers, G. Yan, Stuart Napshin Dec 2013

Keiretsu Core And Member Firms’ Relative Performance And Profit Stability: A Power Dependency Perspective, L. Brouthers, G. Yan, Stuart Napshin

Stuart Napshin

No abstract provided.


Unleashing Creativity Across Cultural Borders, R.Y.J. Chua Dec 2013

Unleashing Creativity Across Cultural Borders, R.Y.J. Chua

Roy Chua

No abstract provided.


Global Brands And Cross-Sector Alliances: Value Creation Through Synergistic Collaboration, S. Nandan, Monica Nandan Dec 2013

Global Brands And Cross-Sector Alliances: Value Creation Through Synergistic Collaboration, S. Nandan, Monica Nandan

Monica Nandan

No abstract provided.


Sell In May And Go Away Revisited, Ladd Kochman Dec 2013

Sell In May And Go Away Revisited, Ladd Kochman

Ladd Kochman

No abstract provided.


Australian Coal Company Risk Factors: Coal And Oil Prices, Zahid Hasan, Ronald Ratti Dec 2013

Australian Coal Company Risk Factors: Coal And Oil Prices, Zahid Hasan, Ronald Ratti

Zahid Hasan

Examination of panel data on listed coal companies on the Australian exchange over January
1999 to February 2010 suggests that market return, interest rate premium, foreign exchange rate
risk, and coal price returns are statistically significant in determining the excess return on coal
companies’ stock. Coal price return and oil price return increases have statistically significant
positive effects on coal company stock returns. A one per cent rise in coal price raises coal
company returns by between 0.15% and 0.17%. A one per cent rise in oil price raises coal
company returns by between 0.06% and 0.08%. The sensitivity of …


Business Continuity State Of The Industry Report, Herbert Mattord, M. Whitman Dec 2013

Business Continuity State Of The Industry Report, Herbert Mattord, M. Whitman

Herbert J. Mattord

No abstract provided.


How Approach And Avoidance Constructs Of Personality And Trait Emotional Intelligence Predict Core Human Values, Sagar Athota, Peter O'Connor Dec 2013

How Approach And Avoidance Constructs Of Personality And Trait Emotional Intelligence Predict Core Human Values, Sagar Athota, Peter O'Connor

Dr V Sagar Athota


In this paper we focus specifically on explaining variation in core human values, and suggest that individual
differences in values can be partially explained by personality traits and the perceived ability to manage emotions
in the self and others (i.e. trait emotional intelligence). A sample of 209 university students was used to
test hypotheses regarding several proposed direct and indirect relationships between personality traits, trait
emotional intelligence and values. Consistent with the hypotheses, Harm Avoidance and Novelty Seeking were
found to directly predict Hedonism, Conformity, and Stimulation. Harm Avoidance was also found to indirectly
predict these values through …


The Use Of Rubrics In Benchmarking And Assessing Employability Skills, Linda Riebe, Denise Jackson Dec 2013

The Use Of Rubrics In Benchmarking And Assessing Employability Skills, Linda Riebe, Denise Jackson

Denise Jackson

No abstract provided.


Models Using The Benefits Of Cross Training Policies To Tackle Nurse Shortage Crisis, Jomon Paul, Leo Macdonald Dec 2013

Models Using The Benefits Of Cross Training Policies To Tackle Nurse Shortage Crisis, Jomon Paul, Leo Macdonald

Jomon Aliyas Paul

This paper seeks to offer insight into cross training strategies that could be effective in aiding in alleviating the nurse shortage issue and its potential to negatively impact on patient safety and mortality. We develop optimization models to evaluate the benefits of cross-training, in particular chaining practices, on nurse workforce planning under stochastic demand, and determine the optimal allocation of both regular and cross-trained staff at a minimum cost. We demonstrate the benefits of cross-training in terms of a reduction in the total number of nurses required to satisfy demand across multiple departments as well as from an economic (i.e. …


Research Collaboration And Team Science: A State-Of-The-Art Review And Agenda, Barry Bozeman, Craig Boardman Dec 2013

Research Collaboration And Team Science: A State-Of-The-Art Review And Agenda, Barry Bozeman, Craig Boardman

Craig Boardman

No abstract provided.


Co-Creation Of The Service Encounter Experience: A Customer Critic Approach, Joanna Minkiewicz, Jody Evans, Kerrie Bridson Dec 2013

Co-Creation Of The Service Encounter Experience: A Customer Critic Approach, Joanna Minkiewicz, Jody Evans, Kerrie Bridson

Jody Evans

Whilst the body of work around co-creation has grown, co-creation continues to be considered from a value perspective with key questions, such as what is actually being co-created remaining unanswered. This article moves beyond value to experiences and explores co-creation of the consumption experience. The research examines the manifestations and antecedents of co-creation of the consumption experience from a consumer angle and presents a co-creation framework. Customer critic analysis with consumers from two exemplar heritage organisations is used to investigate co-creation. The findings illuminate the prevalence of deliberate consumer co-creation efforts revealing three facets of co-creation: personalisation, engagement and co-production. …


A Mathematical Decision-Making Procedure To Assist In The Development Of Sustainability Plans Based On The Stars Framework, Yu-Ti Huang, Vania R. Coelho, Jacob Massoud, Susan Briski, Ana Toepel, Marcia Silva Dec 2013

A Mathematical Decision-Making Procedure To Assist In The Development Of Sustainability Plans Based On The Stars Framework, Yu-Ti Huang, Vania R. Coelho, Jacob Massoud, Susan Briski, Ana Toepel, Marcia Silva

Jacob Massoud

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to establish an objective mathematical decision-making procedure to help universities prioritize credits, while using the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) framework developed by the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), when pursuing their sustainability goals in the short-, medium- and long-term. The authors used the assessment data from Dominican University of California (DUofC), as our case study.

Design/methodology/approach
Two criteria, the number of possible points available and overall priority, were developed to classify credits in the STARS version 1.2 framework into six groups from lowest to highest level …


Theories For Competitive Advantage, Hui-Ling Wang Dec 2013

Theories For Competitive Advantage, Hui-Ling Wang

Hui-Ling Wang

Introduction Competitive advantage is obtained when an organisation develops or acquires a set of attributes (or executes actions) that allow it to outperform its competitors. The development of theories that help explain competitive advantage has occupied the attention of the management community for the better part of half a century. This chapter aims to provide an overview of the key theories in this space. The overview will span a long timeline, starting from the 1960s to formulations that were introduced in mid-2013. In the early period, there were two dominant theories of competitive advantage: the Market-Based View (MBV) and the …


Institution Building In Nascent Markets: Lessons From The Carbon Offset Market, Hans Rawhouser, Brandon Lee Dec 2013

Institution Building In Nascent Markets: Lessons From The Carbon Offset Market, Hans Rawhouser, Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee

In order to compete in nascent markets, an infrastructure of institutions that support economic exchange needs to be built in order. Little is known about whether and to what extent benefits accrue to firms that help develop a nascent market’s institutional infrastructure. To address this gap in the literature, we argue that involvement in building the regulative institutions in a new market—one form of participation on institutional building—helps a firm to build a reputation for as a leader in the market with a firm’s stakeholders. We argue that firms with reputations that are more established and more positive are benefit …