The 2012 Italian anti-corruption law in light of international best practices

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Canestri
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Efficient Solutions ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Content Type ◽  
International Evaluation ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare a new anti-corruption law approved by the Italian Parliament in November 2012 with Italian treaty obligations, the international evaluation reports on the Italian anti-corruption regime elaborated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Council of Europe, the best practice guidelines and other European models. The year 2012 has marked a turning point in Italian anti-corruption policy. In response to the low ranking that Italy has in all international anti-corruption indices, the critiques expressed in international reports on its anti-corruption regime, and the increasing pressure of public opinion, the Italian parliament approved the new anti-corruption law. Design/methodology/approach – The Law was preceded by critiques in the mass media and has been labelled as a token act. To evaluate the effectiveness of the steps undertaken by the Italian Parliament, this paper compares the new law with Italian treaty obligations, the international evaluation reports on the Italian anti-corruption regime elaborated by the OECD and the Council of Europe, the best practice guidelines and other European models (i.e. the UK Bribery Act). Findings – This comparison gives the author the opportunity not only to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the law but also to suggest efficient solutions that the Italian legislator could have adopted. Originality/value – So far, this is the only analysis in English of the changes introduced in the Italian anti-corruption regime in 2012. Several international colleagues and practitioners have asked the author about the new regime and it was therefore deemed appropriate to address the issue in an academic article.

A Study on Military Spouse Licensure Portability in Legislation and Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-218
Author(s):  
Jaime Ballard ◽  
Lynne Borden
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Military Spouses ◽  
Military Spouse ◽  
State Legislation ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines

Military spouses face employment obstacles such as relocations, leading to un- or underemployment. The Department of Defense (DoD) proposed three best practice guidelines for transfer of licenses for military spouses. In this study, we (a) reviewed state legislation on military spouse licensure portability and identified how states addressed DoD best practices, and (b) interviewed staff and reviewed websites at six occupational boards of each state. Most states have implemented at least two guidelines, while occupational boards have implemented only some of the legislated guidelines. Thirty-seven percent of boards in states with legislation supporting expedited applications for military spouses did not offer them, and not all accommodations are publicly displayed. Financial counselors should recommend military spouses call regulatory offices about accommodations.

scholarly journals Critical strategic issues for the integration of facilities management into the development process

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 380-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Paul Tucker ◽  
Mohd Rayme Anang Masuri ◽  
Alison Cotgrave
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Property Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
The Uk

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the critical strategic issues for the integration of facilities management (FM) into the development process (DP). It explains the factors that limit the integration and recognises the best practices applied in the property development industry in the UK. Design/methodology/approach The study employs a qualitative research approach through semi-structured interviews from the FM and property development industry in the UK. Findings The study discovered that the recognition of FM in the property development industry is encouraging. However, FM has been given a low priority in the property development industry, resulting in facilities managers being inadequately integrated into the DP. Originality/value The paper suggests that it is imperative to understand these strategic issues to promote best practice in the industry that improve the position of FM in the property development industry.

Best Practices in Local Animal Control Ordinances

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura A. Reese ◽  
Kellee M. Remer
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Animal Suffering ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Practice Models ◽  
Animal Control

Inadequate animal control ordinances can lead to increased health risks from dog bites, lawsuits from dog attacks, complaints about nuisance issues, improper care of and lack of protection for companion animals, and animal suffering. Yet, no research to date has explored the nature of extant local animal control ordinances nor assessed how closely they match best practice guidelines. This article provides information to public officials on model policy by examining local animal control ordinances in Michigan, comparing existing policy to best practice models, identifying the types of communities most likely to promulgate model policy, and making recommendations regarding local animal control ordinances. The findings make clear that cities on the whole do not have animal control ordinances that follow best practice guidelines. Generally, control issues are emphasized over animal welfare concerns, and policies are not sufficiently detailed to protect the community, animal guardians, or the animals themselves.

Three-year evaluation of best practice guidelines for nematode control on commercial sheep farms in the UK

2016 ◽  
Vol 226 ◽  
pp. 116-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Learmount ◽  
Nathalie Stephens ◽  
Valerie Boughtflower ◽  
Alba Barrecheguren ◽  
Kayleigh Rickell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Nematode Control ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals Corporate governance practices in Europe: A descriptive study.

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 238-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eldi Metushi ◽  
Jackie Di Vito ◽  
Andrea Fradeani
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Corporate Governance Codes ◽  
Level Statistics ◽  
Governance Practices

Our study examines corporate governance practices in Europe according to the best practice guidelines of 17 countries. We particularly focus on the independence criteria of Board members. Doing so, we wish to understand how these best practices are enforced in the actual corporate governance guidelines in each country. To better define the independence criteria, which is very different among European countries, we develop our own measure of independence, taking into account the strictest criteria of independence recommended in the corporate governance codes of the studied countries. Then, we gather firm-level statistics on a sample of 463 European firms to understand whether the best practice guidelines are actually enforced by these firms. Hence, we contribute to the existent literature by presenting descriptive statistics on the compliance of European firms to their national guidelines. Our findings show that most European firms tend to comply with their local best practice guidelines of corporate governance. We also document a high compliance of our European sample-firm with the Anglo - Saxon best practices of corporate governance.

Application of best practices in university entrepreneurship education

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven A. Gedeon
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Entrepreneurship ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Mba Program ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Content Pedagogy

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify and apply best practices in university entrepreneurship education to the creation of a new MBA in entrepreneurship and innovation management. It is a direct response to calls for a total re-envisioning of entrepreneurship education and criticism that existing programs lack rigour, content, pedagogy, measurement and an established definition. Design/methodology/approach – This article uses reviews of the literature to identify normative best practices and how to apply them to the new program. An entrepreneurship program design framework (EPDF) was created and applied to a new MBA program being developed in central Germany. Findings – Most studies describe aspects of current programs (e.g. lists of courses) but almost none say what should be in a program. Others provide abstract guidance (e.g. programs should define entrepreneurship) but do not give specific recommendations (e.g. what the definition should be). The proposed EPDF provided a rigorous structure for reviewing the literature, designing the new program and establishing specific best practice recommendations for defining program goals, content, pedagogy and measurement of student transformation. Research limitations/implications – The entrepreneurship literature is largely silent on normative best practice guidance, so the proposed application of best practices should be evaluated in that context. Originality/value – Previous articles present relatively abstract frameworks and concepts, whereas this article is a direct application of the practical implications of these concepts. The proposed normative best practice guidelines may be somewhat controversial, but should stimulate useful discussion.

scholarly journals Community services and transforming care: reflections and considerations

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magali Barnoux
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
The Uk

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the existing evidence base regarding community services for people with learning disabilities in the context of transforming care (TC). Design/methodology/approach Reflections and commentary on the provision of community services for people with learning disabilities following Washington et al.’s article on admissions and discharges from assessment and treatment units in England. Findings The existing evidence base pertaining to community learning disability teams in the UK is dated, sparse and methodologically weak. A greater focus on researching community services for people with learning disabilities is needed in order to inform best practice guidelines. Originality/value The success of the TC agenda is contingent on the provision of high quality community services. However, the focus has been on discharging individuals from hospital, rather than the support available to them once they leave.

An investigation into the role, effectiveness and future of non-executive directors

2005 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Dixon ◽  
Keith Milton ◽  
Anne Woodhead
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Executive Director ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Executive Directors ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
The Future ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Personal Liability

Non-executive directors are faced with increasing expectations of their role; this paper investigates both their role and their effectiveness and determines that there is universal support for the continuation of non-executive directors. The role is confirmed as that described by Cadbury and Hampel with recognition that corporate governance practices can never result in a ‘no failure’ environment. Independence is assessed as a key characteristic and changes needed to secure the future of the non-executive director are examined. The research identifies over-burdensome legislation and personal liability as key concerns and concludes that the UK should continue with a policy of best practice guidelines rather than legal prescription.

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