Gender representations in children's media and their influence

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 171-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabella Steyer
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Children's Media ◽  
Gender Representations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Crucial Step ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Children's Development ◽  
Children’S Development

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the significant underrepresentation of females and stereotypical portrayals of both females and males that still exist in different kinds of media children are exposed to, as well as to various negative influences these may have on children's development. In addition, this paper intends to show up the potential positive effects of non-sexist gender representations in these media. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews studies that have been conducted on various kinds of media, in order to gain and provide a representative overview of gender portrayals and of possible influences they might have on children. Findings – Women are underrepresented in children's literature, television programs, as well as computer-related software. Traditional portrayals of females are also still the norm in these media that children are daily faced with. Alarming trends regarding the representations of males have also been found. The negative influence of sexist representations on children has been shown by numerous studies, as has been the potential of positively affecting children's development by exposing them to non-traditional gender representations. Originality/value – Awareness of how highly present sexism still is in media for children and of the ways in which it may inhibit children's development is seen as a crucial step toward change. Change in this field is needed if we want to ensure a better, more equal future for our world.

The big bath of demonetization in India: strike on black money for corporate governance

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 594-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Goel
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
The World ◽  
Future Improvement ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
The Government ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to focus on the concept of abolition of black money and the demonetization movement started in India for cleaning black money and its impact on corporate world and Indian economy. It discusses the corporate governance effect of the demonetization scheme and various policy measures taken by the government to unearth and curb the black money in the country. It also states the challenges in its process of implementation and implications for future. Design/methodology/approach It appraises and reviews the concept of demonetization and its process in India since its implementation on November 8, 2016. Findings The biggest positive effects of this move were eradication of stocked and staked up money, cleansing of the financial system and improving governance in India. But its implementation had mix outcomes with its own challenges for future improvement. Practical implications The lessons drawn from the experience are expected to pave way for the countries at large. Originality/value It is an original paper on demonetization in India, and it is hoped that the lessons learnt thereof will pave the way for the world at large.

scholarly journals Expatriates’ withdrawal intentions

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (8) ◽  
pp. 1852-1869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luisa Helena Pinto ◽  
Carlos Cabral Cardoso ◽  
William B. Werther Jr
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Culture Characteristics ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of perceived home and destination organizational culture characteristics and general satisfaction with the assignment as antecedents of expatriates’ withdrawal intentions. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through a web survey of an international sample of expatriates with a broad representation of industries, organizations and countries of origin and destination. Findings The results indicate that home and destination organizational cultures affect expatriates’ withdrawal intentions, after controlling for demographics and national cultural differences, namely: home organizational culture has a stronger influence on withdrawal intentions from the organization, while host organizational culture affects withdrawal intentions from the assignment. Further, the relationship between host organizational culture and expatriates’ intentions to withdraw from the assignment is mediated by expatriates’ satisfaction with the assignment. Evidence was also found supporting a stronger and negative influence of the goal orientation dimension of organizational culture, thus suggesting that a collective orientation toward common business goals (i.e. solidarity) may help retain expatriates. Originality/value This study seeks to fill a gap in the literature by exploring the influence of organizational culture on expatriates’ withdrawal intentions, and the mediating role of expatriates’ satisfaction with the assignment, on that relationship.

Are jacks-of-all-trades successful entrepreneurs? Revisiting Lazear's theory of entrepreneurship

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 411-430
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Kurczewska ◽  
Michał Mackiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Entrepreneurial Success ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Managerial Experience ◽  
A Company

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify human capital factors that pertain both to setting up and successfully running a business. To achieve this objective, the authors apply and extend the theory of career choice offered by Lazear (2005) that explains individual selection into entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approachThe authors hypothesise that individuals with broader educational and professional backgrounds are more likely to start a business and are more likely to run a business in the long term. The authors tested the hypotheses using unique data from 800 current entrepreneurs, 800 employees who were previously entrepreneurs and 842 employees with no entrepreneurial experience, by means of a logit regression with robust standard errors and extensive robustness checks.FindingsThe authors empirically show that individuals with more diverse educational and professional backgrounds tend to have both greater chances of starting a company, as well as a higher probability of entrepreneurial success. Surprisingly, having managerial experience proved to exert a negative influence on the likelihood of starting a business while having an insignificant impact on the odds of entrepreneurial success.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings are informative for those planning or pursuing an entrepreneurial career, but they are also relevant for the purpose of entrepreneurship education.Originality/valueThe author's extend the body of research supporting Lazear's (2005) theory by showing that broad education and professional experience not only contribute to a higher propensity to start a company but they are also success factors in business per se.

Development idiosyncratic deals and career success

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvie Guerrero ◽  
Hélène Jeanblanc ◽  
Marisol Veilleux
Keyword(s):  
Career Success ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Career Planning ◽  
Hierarchical Level ◽  
Objective Measures ◽  
Idiosyncratic Deals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to rely on the sponsored-mobility perspective of career success (Turner, 1960) to explore the antecedents and consequences of development idiosyncratic deals (i-deals). The authors position career planning as an antecedent of development i-deals, and subjective and objective measures of career success as an outcome. Design/methodology/approach – The authors led a two-wave study among a sample of 325 engineers to test the research hypotheses. Findings – Results support the hypotheses. Development i-deals are positively related to three objective measures of career success (e.g. promotions, hierarchical level, and salary) and one subjective measure of career success (e.g. career satisfaction). Practical implications – The results offer new perspectives to practitioners who want to better manage the careers of their talented employees by highlighting the positive effects of development i-deals on career success. Originality/value – This paper relates i-deals to the field of careers.

Individual unlearning, organizational unlearning and strategic flexibility

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangyang Wang ◽  
Ying Qi ◽  
Yingxin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Strategic Flexibility ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between unlearning and strategic flexibility from the down-up change perspective.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on the routine-updating process, this study builds a theoretical model and examines it using survey data from 233 firms in China.FindingsUnlearning is the enabler to strategic flexibility. Specifically, individual unlearning and organizational unlearning both have positive effects on strategic flexibility. Organizational unlearning exerts a partly mediating effect on the relationship between individual unlearning and strategic flexibility.Originality/valueThe paper examines the different mechanisms of individual and organizational unlearning on strategic flexibility and suggests that unlearning is a useful method or approach for strategic flexibility. In addition, this study is useful to help managers or practitioners determine how to embrace strategic flexibility by unlearning.

Exploring the dual effects of perceived waiting on healthcare service satisfaction among outpatients

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 495-518
Author(s):  
Yi-Fen Liu ◽  
Jun-Fang Liao ◽  
Jacob Jou
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Waiting Time ◽  
Healthcare Service ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Healthcare Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore healthcare waiting time and the negative and positive effects (i.e. the dual effects) it has on outpatient satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach Self-administered surveys with 334 outpatients and follow-up interviews with 20 outpatients in three large hospitals in Taiwan were conducted to collect data. Findings Quantitative surveys demonstrated that perceived waiting time correlated with satisfaction negatively first but then positively. Satisfaction also correlated with doctor reputation and patient sociability. Follow-up qualitative interviews further revealed that, for some patients, waiting contributed positively to patient evaluations through signaling better healthcare quality and facilitating social interaction. Originality/value This research demonstrated the possibility that waiting might have positive effects on healthcare satisfaction. It also identified variables that could produce greater positive perceptions during hospital waiting and underlying mechanisms that could explain how the positive effects work. This research may potentially help hospitals with a better understanding of how they can improve patients’ waiting experiences and increase satisfaction.

Authentic leaders must “walk the talk”

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 6-8
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The World ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – In a survey of academics throughout Turkey, it was found that the positive effects of good “authentic” leadership might go even deeper, especially psychologically, than has previously been envisaged. Trust and high-quality leader–follower relations are essentials for both parties and the organization as a whole. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world”s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information, and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Jam Kerja Orang Tua terhadap Kognitif Anak di Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-30
Author(s):  
Pradini Ajeng Gemellia ◽  
Turro S. Wongkaren
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Unit Of Analysis ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Children's Development ◽  
Working Hour ◽  
Children’S Development

The current phenomenon shows an increasing work activities by both fathers and mothers to fulfil household needs. This social change is feared to give children imbalance time, causing children’s development to be not optimal. This study aims to see the influence of parental working hour on children’s cognitive scores in Indonesia. This study used data from IFLS Survey in 2007 and 2014 with a unit of analysis of children aged 7 to 14 used an OLS estimation method. The results of this study indicate that parental working hours had negative influence on children’s cognitive scores. ...................................................... Fenomena saat ini menunjukkan peningkatan aktivitas bekerja, baik ayah maupun ibu, demi memenuhi kebutuhan rumah tangga. Perubahan sosial ini dikhawatirkan memberikan ketidakseimbangan waktu pada anak-anak dan menyebabkan perkembangan anak menjadi tidak optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh jam kerja orang tua terhadap skor kognitif anak di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan data dari Survei IFLS tahun 2007 dan 2014 dengan unit analisis anak-anak berusia 7 hingga 14 tahun menggunakan metode estimasi OLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jam kerja orang tua memiliki pengaruh negatif terhadap skor kognitif anak-anak.

Understanding HRM philosophy for HPWS and employees' perceptions

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safa Riaz ◽  
Keith Townsend ◽  
Peter Woods
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Employee Perceptions ◽  
Employee Outcomes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Philosophical Foundations

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to understand the role of HRM philosophy for HPWS formulation and implementation, as well as to investigate its role to improve employee perceptions of HPWS.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study of 55 interviews was conducted with managers (senior, HR, frontline) and employees from three telecommunication organisations based in Pakistan.FindingsThe findings indicate that a clear, well-developed HRM philosophy ensures clarity in HPWS formulation not only for managers, but also for employees. However, lack of strong philosophical foundations for HPWS can result into distorted HRM messages and negative employee perceptions.Originality/valueWhilst there remains debate over the positive and negative influence of HPWS for employee outcomes, this study presents HRM philosophy as important HRM component to understand HPWS implementation. The article highlights the fact that the purpose of HPWS practices and its effective communication to employees can make a substantial difference in how employees perceive these practices. In sum, an employee centred philosophy is likely to be pre-condition circumstances for improving employee outcomes.

Organisational cultures and the evoked effects of leader ability on employee creativity

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 153-173
Author(s):  
Samuel Ogbeibu ◽  
Abdelhak Senadjki ◽  
James Gaskin
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Competing Values Framework ◽  
Competing Values ◽  
Employee Creativity ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Organisational Cultures

PurposeThis study seeks to investigate how leader ability and diverse organisational cultures (OC) act to influence employee creativity in manufacturing organisations. By leveraging the multifaceted nature of the competing values framework (CVF), this study examines the growing deterioration of employee creativity through the lens of four OC quadrants within the Nigerian manufacturing industry and further investigates how distinct OCs and leader ability can aid to bolster employee creativity. The CVF is a model used to assess organisational cultures, irrespective of their industry, for the overarching purpose of improving organisational performance.Design/methodology/approachThe target population consists of employees of research and development (R&D) and information technology (IT) in the headquarters of 21 manufacturing organisations. Our useable sample consisted of 439 responses from the Nigerian manufacturing industry.FindingsResults indicated that leader ability and adhocracy OC have positive effects on employee creativity. Market and clan OC have negative effects on employee creativity. Likewise, leader ability dampens the effects of adhocracy OC on employee creativity and reinforces the market OC effect on employee creativity.Originality/valueThis study provides novel insights that challenges several controversial and contemporary postulations of extant research which theorise the OC–employee creativity relationships. By leveraging the construct of leader ability, unique contributions are also made to provoke congruence.

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