scholarly journals A standard proposal for biological resources centres

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anabela Martins ◽  
Nelson Lima ◽  
Paulo Sampaio
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Technical Competence ◽  
Biological Resource ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Biological Resource Centres ◽  
Agriculture And Environment ◽  
International Document ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Standard Development

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to contribute to develop a standard providing requirements for managing the quality and competence of the biological resource centres (BRC). Design/methodology/approach The methodology for the standard setting was based on the principles of credibility, transparency, alignment and consistency. A justification study was performed to establish its objectives and scope, avoid overlap and prevent the risks in implementation. International documents providing rules for standard development were taken into consideration. Requirements were assembled from several standards and participation of interested parties was promoted. Findings No relevant international document exists covering fundamental issues for BRC operation. It is possible to develop a consistent and aligned standard, under a credible and transparent process that fits BRC purposes. Practical implications This standard will strengthen the BRC technical competence increasing its capability to provide authenticated high-quality biological materials – a crucial factor for biotechnological developments in the fields of health, agriculture and environment. It will serve as a basis for the BRC compliance assessment and the launch pad for establishing the global BRC network. Originality/value Original paper.

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.

Attributes and retail format preference for branded pulses

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-208
Author(s):  
Geetha M. ◽  
Gitanjali Naidu
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Retail Outlet ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Retail Outlets ◽  
Retail Format ◽  
A Company ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the attribute preferences of buyers of branded pulses and to study the differences in preferences between consumers who purchase from traditional retail stores and those who purchase from modern retail stores. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 300 respondents (150 respondents from traditional and 150 respondents from modern retail outlet) participated in the study. Conjoint analysis was used to assess the consumers’ attribute preferences for branded pulses. Findings – For both traditional and modern retail outlets, profile with highest utility was the profile with established brand, low price, high quality and normal packaging. Research limitations/implications – Shoppers of traditional and modern retail outlets have similar attribute preferences for branded pulses. Hence, it can be concluded that the purchase point makes no difference in consumer attribute preferences. Practical implications – Results indicate that in both traditional and modern retail outlet customers prefer the same profile of attributes. Two important attributes determining their purchase are also the same. Hence a company entering into the sale of branded pulses will have to focus on these two important attributes irrespective of the purchase point. Originality/value – The topic is relatively less researched in emerging markets especially where both branded pulses and organized retail are in their nascent stages.

Agile: it’s time to put it to use to manage business complexity

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 10-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Denning
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Technical Competence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Arrangements ◽  
Business Complexity ◽  
Agile Teams ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Once executives understand how Agile and Scrum can manage the extraordinary complexities of software development, they will realize they can use the same management expertise to manage the mounting complexity of the rest of their business. Design/methodology/approach – The author explains that although the ideology of Agile puts emphasis on collaboration and teams, particularly self-organizing teams, managers should not confuse Agile teams with the generally unsuccessful efforts throughout the 20th Century to make teams a central and permanent aspect of management. Findings – In effect, Agile and Scrum represent a major management discovery, a scalable system to produce continuous customer-focused innovation in a dynamic business environment. Practical implications – Agile and Scrum can deal directly with current business issues by giving an authoritative voice to the customer and giving business and technical competence a preeminent role over authority. Originality/value – Agile/Scrum is enjoying added attention from managers in collaborative work arrangements such as networks and ecosystems. These arrangements can be scaled without sclerosis and seemingly without limit.

Construal based marketing tactics for high quality versus low price market segments

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edwin Love ◽  
Erica Mina Okada
Keyword(s):  
Mental Models ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Online Auctions ◽  
Brand Positioning ◽  
Marketing Tactics ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Using Data ◽  
High Level ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to propose differential marketing tactics for high-quality products versus low-price products by building on construal level theory. Design/methodology/approach – Two studies were conducted, one using students and another using data collected from more than 7,000 online auctions. Findings – When consumers consider high-quality products, they use more abstract mental models, and when they consider low-price products, they use more concrete mental models. Differentiation based on primary features product is more effective for products that are positioned on quality, while differentiation based on the secondary features is more effective for products that are positioned on price. Also, marketing efforts to attract attention are more effective for products positioned on quality than those positioned on price. Research limitations/implications – This research focused on how consumers use different mental models for considering high-quality versus low-price product offerings but did not examine whether a given segment/consumer uses different models in considering high-quality versus low-price alternatives. Practical implications – Managers wishing to reinforce a high-quality position should focus on marketing efforts compatible with consumers’ high level construal by enhancing and highlighting the primary features, and drawing consumers’ attention to their product offerings. Managers wishing to reinforce a low-price positioning should focus on marketing efforts that are compatible with consumers’ low level construal by enhancing and highlighting secondary features. Originality/value – This research makes an important theoretical link between construal theory and brand positioning.

The contribution of tourism to the renegeration of cities: a route for change

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 753-760
Author(s):  
Álvaro Santos ◽  
Miguel Branco-Teixeira
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper identifies and discusses the best possible solutions for regenerating cities, with the aim of creating inclusive, pleasant and sustainable cities and more developed and inclusive societies. The purpose of this paper is to stimulate debate about how to use tourism to regenerate cities. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on background experience in civil engineering and territory planning, this viewpoint discusses the role of tourism in regenerating cities. Findings The paper identifies possible ways to take advantage of the enormous potential of tourism in the transition towards more pleasant and sustainable cities and more developed and inclusive societies. Practical implications This paper advocates a role for tourism in the creation of environments conducive to the launch of high quality, global, urban operations. Originality/value The paper offers ten measures whose implementation could contribute to building more dynamic, pleasant, sustainable and inclusive cities. These measures constitute a “roadmap for change” in urban development.

The challenges facing international HRM in an increasingly globalised environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 371-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. Hurn
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Real Life ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
International Hrm ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
International Companies

Purpose – The purpose of this paper to examine the responses that international HRM needs to make to the challenges it faces with increasing responsibilities in the globalised environment. It covers the key areas of recruitment, selection, training and retention and uses examples from the author's involvement in working with a major multinational in the recruitment of potential international managers. Design/methodology/approach – Analysis of the concerns expressed about an international career and the coping strategies offered by employers. Findings – The paper highlights the paramount aim of international companies to reduce failure on assignment overseas and maintain retention on return to the home country. Research limitations/implications – Analysis and review of current trends to meet challenges facing international HRM. Practical implications – The increased competition to recruit potential high quality international managers, to prepare them for overseas assignments to ensure successful appointments and to plan their repatriation and retention. Originality/value – Emphasises with real-life examples the key challenges and analyses what is being done to meet them.

An accessibility-first approach to online course readers

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-349
Author(s):  
Aneta Kwak ◽  
Jeffrey Newman
Keyword(s):  
Efficient Method ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Equitable Access ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Proactive Approach ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this study was to develop a cost- and labor-efficient method for a small library to produce and deliver accessible course reading packages. Design/methodology/approach Working with approximately 25 courses and instructors in the Fall 2017 semester – including courses in Equity Studies and Disability Studies – the authors produced an inventory of assigned readings and an assessment of the accessibility of scanned texts that were currently being used. Based on this initial inventory, they developed new workflows for providing accessible readings to students that overcame the most common shortcomings and deficiencies. Findings This project established that it is possible for a small library to produce high-quality accessible course readings and that a PDF file is the most appropriate format for providing accessible scanned readings in an online course reader environment. Practical implications This project developed a workflow for producing texts that are designed from the perspective of universal access – that is, all students can engage with these texts without requiring the intervention of accessibility-services-style departments. Originality/value Canadian academic institutions are required to provide accessible texts upon request, a process which relies on students to identify required readings, sign up for specialized services and be comfortable disclosing and discussing their specialized needs. The process developed in this project builds upon a conception of equitable access as being a core principle and strives to create accessible readings as a default rather than as the result of an external request. This case study can be used as an example for institutions – especially small libraries – that are interested in developing a proactive approach to creating accessible readings and course packs.

A lack of mess? Advice on undertaking video-mediated participant observations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ea Høg Utoft ◽  
Mie Kusk Søndergaard ◽  
Anna-Kathrine Bendtsen
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Online Ethnography ◽  
Teaching Activities ◽  
The People ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Over Time

PurposeThis article offers practical advice to ethnographers venturing into doing participant observations through, but not about, videoconferencing applications such as Zoom, for which the methods literature offers little guidance.Design/methodology/approachThe article stems from a research project about a BioMedical Design Fellowship. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Fellowship converted all teaching activities to online learning via Zoom, and the participant observations followed along. Taking an autoethnographic approach, the authors present and discuss concrete examples of encountered obstacles produced by the video-mediated format, such as limited access and interactions, technical glitches and changing experiences of embodiment.FindingsChanging embodiment in particular initially led the authors to believe that the “messiness” of ethnography (i.e. misunderstandings, emotions, politics, self-doubts etc.) was lost online. However, over time the authors realized that the mess was still there, albeit in new manifestations, because Zoom shaped the interactions of the people the authors observed, the observations the authors could make and how the authors related to research participants and vice versa.Practical implicationsThe article succinctly summarizes the key advice offered by the researchers (see Section 5) based on their experiences of converting on-site ethnographic observations into video-mediated observations enabling easy use by other researchers in relation to other projects and contexts.Originality/valueThe article positions video-mediated observations, via e.g. Zoom, which are distinctly characterised by happening in real time and having an object of study other than the online sphere itself, vis-à-vis other “online ethnography” methods. The article further aims to enable researchers to more rapidly rediscover and re-incite the new manifestations of the messiness of ethnography online, which is key to ensuring high-quality research.

Do millennials differ in conflict manifestation? Differences within the cohort

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sweta Sinha ◽  
Shivendra Kumar Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Single Source ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Path Coefficients ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe present study aims to examine the moderation of the employee's age on the manifestation of “experience of hurt” to “commitment to future conflict” among the three intra-cohort segments of millennials. The study also examines the mediation of “perception of duplicitous organization” between hurt and “commitment to future conflict.”Design/methodology/approachCross-sectional data was collected using survey method and analyzed by structural equation modelling on SPSS AMOS 25 software.FindingsThe results are based on single-source cross-sectional data. The result indicates that “perception of duplicitous organization” is positively impacted by the experience of hurt at the workplace. It also acts as a mediator between hurt and “commitment to future conflict”. There is significant moderation of age for all the relationships in the model. For instance, age moderates both the paths of hurt resulting in “perception of duplicitous organization” and aggressiveness, where the group of young employees have significantly higher path coefficients.Practical implicationsThe managers need to be more considerate and interact frequently with the younger employees as they are more prone to develop aggression and are impressionable to form a “perception of duplicitous organization” after an experience of hurt. The manager needs to establish a high-quality relationship and a positive image of the organization with subordinates to prevent the manifestation of hurt to a “commitment to future conflict”.Originality/valueTo the best of the knowledge of the authors, this study is the first of its kind to study the moderation of age within the larger cohort of millennials.

Consumer value creation through WhatsApp use

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-471
Author(s):  
Jorge Cruz-Cárdenas ◽  
Jorge Guadalupe-Lanas ◽  
Ekaterina Zabelina ◽  
Andrés Palacio-Fierro ◽  
Margarita Velín-Fárez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Role Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Value ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand in-depth how consumers create value in their lives using WhatsApp, the leading mobile instant messaging (MIM) application. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts the perspective of customer-dominant logic (CDL) and uses a qualitative multimethod design involving 3 focus groups and 25 subsequent in-depth interviews. The research setting was Ecuador, a Latin American country. Findings Analysis and interpretation of the participants’ stories made it possible to identify and understand the creation of four types of value: maintaining and strengthening relationships; improving role performance; emotional support; and entertainment and fun. In addition, the present study proposes a conceptual model of consumer value creation as it applies to MIM. Practical implications Understanding the way consumers create value in their lives using MIM is important not only for organizations that offer MIM applications, but also for those companies that develop other applications for mobile phones or for those who wish to use MIM as an electronic word-of-mouth vehicle. Originality/value The current study is one of the first to address the topic of consumer behavior in the use of technologies from the perspective of CDL; this perspective enables an integrated qualitative vision of value creation in which the consumer is the protagonist.

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