scholarly journals Chasing the golden fleece

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Common Theme ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Lean Healthcare ◽  
The Common ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a common theme between the six research articles submitted for IJHG 24.3. Design/methodology/approach All articles are read and themes extracted which are used to write a review summarising the key points in each while developing an overarching theme for the issue of IJHG. Other literature supporting the development of this theme is also reviewed and used to contribute insights. Findings The findings consist of the common themes developed. In this issue, the common theme was improving care while saving costs in healthcare and the theme was explored in each article in relation to a lean healthcare management/governance philosophy. Practical implications The review section of IJHG allows readers to gain a quick overview of the content and then select the articles they wish to read in full. Originality/value IJHG is the only journal in the Emerald portfolio with a review section of this kind. Thus it provides added value.

scholarly journals Accounting for the messiness of the research process: the fieldpath approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Perttu Salovaara
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Human Ethics ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
The Common ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose It has recently become more acknowledged that there is a quality of “messiness” to the qualitative research process. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the fieldpath approach—a hermeneutically inspired framework—to account for the non-linearity, uncertainty and ambiguity of the research process. Design/methodology/approach This conceptual paper reviews how the scope of hermeneutics has been partly misunderstood. The paper discusses how the scope of hermeneutics has lately been expanded by works such as Günter Figal’s (2010) Objectivity: The Hermeneutical and Philosophy. Findings The fieldpath approach proposes that a heightened relation to materiality enables the messiness of the process to be preserved, while at the same time offering a way to find one’s footing in the midst of ontologically incomplete phenomena that are still—in a processual fashion—forming and becoming. Research limitations/implications This is a conceptual paper. In addition to the research mentioned here, more studies would be needed to legitimise, test and refine the approach. Practical implications Objectivity provides an additional criterion for researchers to lean on when facing the non-linearity and unexpected turns inherent in the qualitative research process. Social implications The stress on materiality involves an ethical dimension. Post-human ethics are concerned with the future environmental consequences and sustainability of the material world. The way that matter matters in our methodologies is of primary importance. Originality/value First, the paper emphasises that hermeneutics, contrary to the common perception, does offer criteria for evaluating between interpretations. Second, it introduces the notion of hermeneutic objectivity, which stresses the importance of materiality for interpretations. Third, it introduces the fieldpath approach, which, based on the previous criterion of hermeneutic objectivity, allows for the messiness of the research process, while also preserving a tight grip on the hermeneutic imperative of “understanding in a new way”.

scholarly journals The pre-eminence of patient safety in health care governance

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Current Issue ◽  
Common Theme ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Review Editor ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Health Care Governance

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify a common theme linking the articles in this issue of IJHG. The review editor elucidates on this topic while presenting key findings from the articles which comprise the current issue. Design/methodology/approach The design is a general review describing the articles under review while expanding on the subject matter through reference to other authors. Social implications The Review provides readers with a brief overview of the current articles enabling them to select the ones which reflect their needs or interests. Originality/value IJHG is the only Emerald journal providing a Review section of this type.

When face meets globalization

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiyang Huang ◽  
Jiaxun He
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Consumer Culture ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Branding ◽  
The Common ◽  
Moderation Model ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Synthesizing the unique Confucian cultural values and the common characteristics of emerging markets, the purpose of this paper is to examine how face drives consumers’ attitudes toward global consumer culture positioning (GCCP) as well as the moderating roles of social aggrandizement and susceptibility to normative influence (SNI). Design/methodology/approach The authors adopt the total effect moderation model to test the hypotheses using data collected from China. Findings The results show that face positively affects consumers’ attitudes toward GCCP through enhancing their pursuit for global myth. In addition, social aggrandizement positively moderates the influence of face on pursuit for global myth. SNI positively moderates the influence of pursuit for global myth on attitudes toward GCCP. Practical implications The findings of this study highlight the need to utilize local powers to promote brands globally and provide guidelines for “Think Globally, Act Locally” in Confucian societies. Originality/value This study represents an important step in the global branding literature regarding the advancement of culturally driven attitudes toward GCCP by taking root in the Confucian culture.

How social media aids consumer engagement

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 21-23
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
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 their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Marketing interest in consumer engagement is widely evident. This is illustrated by the fact that having a substantial base of engaged consumers is now high on the agenda of many marketers. And why shouldn’t it be? After all, individuals demonstrating such high levels of commitment can secure added value for the brand in question. Engagement inspires tendencies which reach further than purchasing and other market-related activities. High levels of attachment are typical of engaged consumers who will often thus serve as brand advocates. 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.

Common incentives for teamwork – the unspoken contract's significance

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 65-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan M. Berlin
Keyword(s):  
Driving Force ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Practical Work ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Organisation ◽  
The Common ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The aim of this paper was to identify and study common incentives for teamwork. Design/methodology/approach – The study was designed as a case study. The case consists of teamwork at a university hospital. At the hospital, ten psychiatric teams were studied for a period of four years (2008-2011). Each team was followed for 12-18 months. Data were collected through interviews (n=48) and observations (n=52) of the teamwork at treatment conferences. Findings – The common incentives identified consist of shared responsibility, appreciation and long-sightedness. The incidence of a silent contract is highlighted as an explanation for the team's cohesion. Research limitations/implications – The study is conducted in a public organisation within one field. The results should therefore be interpreted with some caution. Practical implications – The study is useful for practitioners to understand the importance of common incentives as a collective driving force. By developing well-adapted common incentives, the practical work can be developed, refined and improved. Originality/value – The significance of common incentives and the unspoken contract in the team is identified.

Through the lens of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-278
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Review Editor ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Individual Issue

PurposeThe purpose of the IJHG Review is to enable readers to gain a quick overview of articles contained in an individual issue.Design/methodology/approachAll current articles are read by the Review Editor who then prepares the Review.FindingsCommon themes are identified and key concepts are extracted from each article.Practical implicationsThe Review enables readers to prioritize articles of the greatest interest to them.Originality/valueThe originality value of the IJHG Review is that no other Emerald Journal offers a Review section of this kind.

scholarly journals It takes a community to care for the sick and disabled

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-328
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Current Issue ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Review Editor ◽  
Selling Point ◽  
Journal Content ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Broad Overview

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a broad overview of the articles published in the current issue. Design/methodology/approach The review editor reads all articles accepted for the current issue of IJHG, identifying common themes and selecting other relevant articles to explore these themes more fully. Findings The findings of this review indicate that the most effective way to care for the sick or disabled is with community involvement. Practical implications The practical implications are that the review helps readers to gain a better understanding of the journal content and how for each issue, common themes can be developed and discussed. Originality/value No other Emerald Journal has a review section of this type so it is a unique selling point for IJHG.

Reverberations in the Torrens system: a new Land Transfer Act in New Zealand

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-107
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Toomey
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Judicial Discretion ◽  
Content Type ◽  
System A ◽  
Land Transfer ◽  
The Common ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose On 12 November 2018, New Zealand's Land Transfer Act 2017 came into force. The purpose of this paper is to pinpoint some of the significant changes in the Act that challenge the fundamental concepts of the Torrens system of registration. Design/methodology/approach The paper addresses three significant reforms: a definition of land transfer fraud; the concept of immediate indefeasibility with limited judicial discretion and its impact on volunteers and the Gibbs v. Messer anomaly; and the compensation regime. Case studies illustrate the effect of these changes. Findings The limited legislative definition of fraud reflects the common law and allows for any necessary flexibility. The new Act reiterates the principle of immediate indefeasibility but qualifies it with the introduction of some judicial discretion. This is a novel concept for the courts and will undoubtedly be dealt with cautiously. The author voices some disquiet with regard to some of the guidelines set out in s 55(4) of the Act. The compensation provisions introduce an element of an owner's culpability. An owner now runs the risk of reduced compensation if there has been a lack of proper care. Research limitations/implications The implications of this research are fundamental for New Zealand's land transfer system. Practical implications The limited judicial discretion will challenge the courts of New Zealand. The new compensation provisions will ensure that an owner's carelessness will be accountable. Originality/value This study is one of the first to analyse the Land Transfer Act 2017 (New Zealand). Its value extends beyond New Zealand shores as it has implications for global land transfer systems.

Portuguese tourism strategy (ET27) – now more than ever

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 771-774
Author(s):  
Luís Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Joint Work ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Tourism Activity ◽  
Environmental Development ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to analyse the importance of public and private policies to inclusive, sustainable, cohesive and accessible tourism in Portugal and also to assert tourism activity as a central point for economic, social and environmental development across the country. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a viewpoint reflection on the design and implementation of the Tourism Strategy 2027. Findings The importance of joint work to affirm tourism as a hub for economic, social development and environmental impact throughout the territory, positioning Portugal as one of most competitive, inclusive and sustainable destinations worldwide. Practical implications Now more than ever, strategic tourism goals are key points in support of innovative, accessible and inclusive tourism, to stimulate data-based decision-making, improve the tourist experience and increase the focus on sustainability. Originality/value In this paper, the objectives of the Portuguese tourism strategy 2027 are outlined and a series of unprecedented initiatives are profiled, which aim to provide the destination with highly competitive conditions, to differentiate it from other tourist destinations while increasing its notoriety and competitiveness.

Emporda music festivals as tourism diversification tools

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Diaz Soria ◽  
Asunción Blanco-Romero ◽  
Gemma Canoves I. Valiente
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Local Identity ◽  
Local Economies ◽  
Music Festivals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on territorial dynamics generated by five music festivals in the Emporda region (Spain) and its tourism sector. Design/methodology/approach – Using qualitative methodology, 10 qualified informants were interviewed. Their answers were coded and analysed. Findings – Territorial features favour the organisation of festivals. Promoters wish to offer some added value using local products. Festivals broadcast local identity to the world. Festivals’ features as tourist products explain how they are perceived as innovative. Practical implications – These existing products are being further developed to meet cultural tourism requirements. This strategy is justified by the search for innovation in a fiercely global competitive context. Originality/value – Current paper focuses on a present product and analyses its transformation: how a territory uses an old strategy in a new way generating future opportunities for tourism sector and local economies.

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