scholarly journals Fraud and pandemics

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Levi ◽  
Russell G. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Crime Types ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study aims to draw out the common characteristics of frauds associated with pandemics and to identify any risks unique to them. Design/methodology/approach It considers the range of frauds and their reporting lags and examines what is known about current frauds against individuals, businesses and government, principally using public and private sector data from Australia and the UK. Findings The study identifies some novel crime types and methodologies arising during the current pandemic that were not seen in previous pandemics. These changes may result from public health measures taken in response to COVID-19, the current state of technologies and the activities of law enforcement and regulatory guardians. It shows that many frauds would occur anyway, but some specific – mainly online – frauds occur during pandemics, and because of large scale government assistance programmes to businesses and individuals, far more opportunities were created from COVID-19 than in previous eras. Social implications The study concludes with a discussion of the policy implications for prevention, resilience and for private and public policing and criminal justice. It stresses that plans for future pandemics must include provisions for better early monitoring and control of fraud and associated procurement corruption and notes that these require greater political will and organisation. It recommends a more serious analysis of the impact of prevention communications outreach to citizens, businesses and government. Originality/value The study uses fresh data on frauds from the private and public sectors and assesses some measures of control in a holistic way.

Trust, efficacy and ethicacy when testing prisoners for COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Lambert ◽  
Dean Wilkinson
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Current System ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Power Relationships ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Scale Testing ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus and subsequent COVID-19 illness has had a major impact on all levels of society internationally. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 on prison staff and prisoners in England and Wales is unknown. Testing for COVID-19 both asymptomatic and symptomatic, as well as for antibodies, to date, has been minimal. The purpose of this paper is to explore the widespread testing of COVID-19 in prisons poses philosophical and ethical questions around trust, efficacy and ethicacy. Design/methodology/approach This paper is both descriptive, providing an overview of the widespread testing of COVID-19 in prisoners in England and Wales, and conceptual in that it discusses and argues the issues associated with large-scale testing. This paper provides a discussion, using comparative studies, of the issues associated with large-scale testing of prisoners across the prison estate in England and Wales (120 prisons). The issues identified in this paper are contextualised through the lens of COVID-19, but they are equally transferrable to epidemiological studies of any pandemic. Given the prevalence of COVID-19 globally and the lack of information about its spread in prisons, at the time of writing this paper, there is a programme of asymptomatic testing of prisoners. However, there remains a paucity of data on the spread of COVID-19 in prisons because of the progress with the ongoing testing programme. Findings The authors argue that the widespread testing of prisoners requires careful consideration of the details regarding who is included in testing, how consent is gained and how tests are administered. This paper outlines and argues the importance of considering the complex nuance of power relationships within the prison system, among prisoner officers, medical staff and prisoners and the detrimental consequences. Practical implications The widespread testing of COVID-19 presents ethical and practical challenges. Careful planning is required when considering the ethics of who should be included in COVID-19 testing, how consent will be gained, who and how tests will be administered and very practical challenges around the recording and assigning of COVID-19 test kits inside the prison. The current system for the general population requires scanning of barcodes and registration using a mobile number; these facilities are not permitted inside a prison. Originality/value This paper looks at the issues associated with mass testing of prisoners for COVID-19. According to the authors’ knowledge, there has not been any research that looks at the issues of testing either in the UK or internationally. The literature available details countries’ responses to the pandemic rather and scientific papers on the development of vaccines. Therefore, this paper is an original review of some of the practicalities that need to be addressed to ensure that testing can be as successful as possible.

Work‐life balancing strategies used by women managers in British “modern” universities

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Woodward
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Women Managers ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Integrate Work ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe “work‐life balance” literature is mainly concerned with the provision and up‐take of flexible employment patterns. The purpose of this qualitative study of women managers' coping strategies for reconciling work with their other roles and responsibilities is to provide a complementary perspective.Design/methodology/approachSemi‐structured extended interviews were carried out with 16 women managers of academic or “support” departments in eight UK post‐1992 universities, about their working practices and how they sought to integrate work with other parts of their lives.FindingsThese women reported high workloads, requiring long working hours, which consumed time and energy otherwise available for other relationships and commitments and their own leisure. Various strategies were adopted to manage the situation, including establishing rigid boundaries between work and non‐work, and shifting these boundaries in favour of work when necessary. Temporal, spatial and symbolic distinctions were used to contain work. Women without dependent children were more likely to be able to redefine boundaries when necessary to favour work.Research limitations/implicationsAs a small and possibly unrepresentative sample of UK women managers in higher education, the study could usefully be extended through comparisons with male peers, and with women managers in other sectors. (It is the preliminary phase of a comparative study of women employed in universities in the UK and Japan.) However, the findings broadly replicate other studies.Practical implicationsThere are policy implications for universities, which need feedback from staff about the impact of equal opportunities initiatives to inform further progress.Originality/valueThis study provides qualitative information on women working in non‐traditional key posts in higher education, who are well‐placed to challenge organisational cultures and act as role models.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF THE TRUST FACTOR ON EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE IN IRAQI PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR PROJECTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Nooralhuda M. AZIZE
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Productivity ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Trust Climate ◽  
The Impact

Construction companies always attempt to improve their productivity. Trust is the best way to achieve its goal, because it is a very useful way to improve employees and organizational productivity as well as effective strategic plans implementation. In this research, we examine how a trust climate provides a favorable environment for the performance of employees and the development of organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Also, this study has analyzed the trust effects on the performance of employees. The population of this study is private and public sector projects from which a sample of (26) projects in Iraq are chosen. Data are collected and the test of the model is on (140) respondents (project team members and workers) of construction companies in Iraq. The evaluation the concepts data is analyzed by using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression tests. Hypothesis results indicate a positive relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable. Lastly, research limitations, recommendations for future research, and conclusions are discussed in details.

scholarly journals Impact assessment in higher education: a strategic view from the UK

2018 ◽  
Vol 119 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 94-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth L. Ayres
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perspective Drawing ◽  
Assessment In Higher Education ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Strategic Perspective ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper focuses on the importance of impact in higher education from a strategic perspective, exploring its value to institutions, learners and prospective students in today’s higher education context, using the UK as a case study. The increasing prominence of impact assessment in higher education is discussed, with consideration given to the operational structures, tools and approaches which can be adopted to monitor and evaluate the impact of any strategic project or initiative introduced by a higher education provider. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a strategic view of impact assessment in today’s higher education landscape. Findings The significance of impact assessment in higher education is discussed from a strategic perspective, drawing upon relevant studies, UK Government policy and initiatives. Consideration is given to the tools and approaches that can be adopted by higher education providers in assessing the impact of any strategic initiatives and projects that have been implemented. Originality/value The paper is of value to 'any higher education provider that is currently undertaking, or planning to deliver large-scale strategic projects and initiatives which have been designed to enhance the student learning experience.

scholarly journals Management perspectives on country of origin

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arooj Rashid ◽  
Liz Barnes ◽  
Gary Warnaby
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Body ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Perspective ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Retail Branding ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a new perspective by conceptualising country of origin (COO) from a management perspective, identifying the impact different COO constructs have in the context of fashion retailer and manufacturer businesses. Design/methodology/approach – This qualitative study comprises a series of in-depth interviews with key informants from large-scale fashion retailers and manufacturers in the UK. Findings – The major findings of this research demonstrate that COO is considered a strategic business imperative but manifests in a variety of ways depending on brand positioning, long-term strategic plans, expertise, and brand values, etc. Research limitations/implications – This study contributes to the body of knowledge about the importance of COO. The findings of this research will have practical implications for manufacturers and retailers, informing the debate on the value of the “Made in […]” epithet. Findings are limited to the UK fashion clothing industry. Originality/value – This research presents a new perspective on the COO construct, addressing it from a management rather than consumer perspective. It argues that COO can be considered as a strategic dimension, which is manifested in a variety of ways. COO has been extensively researched from a consumer point of view but this research takes a new approach by presenting findings from a managerial point of view, with fashion manufacturing and retail branding as the context.

scholarly journals Are there negative consequences of workforce diversity? Investigating the effect of group faultlines on turnover and organizational performance

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerhard Krug ◽  
Jens Stegmaier ◽  
Antje Buche
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Theoretical Concept ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

There is strong empirical evidence that workforce diversity is beneficial for organizations. The theoretical concept of faultlines stresses, however, that diversity can also have negative consequences. This is the case when the sub-groups differ not just with regard to one characteristic but with regard to several characteristics simultaneously. This paper is the first to examine the negative consequences of faultlines with large-scale data on organizations in the public and private sector. Fixed-effects regressions are used to investigate the impact of functional (working time, tenure, qualification) and demographic (age, gender, nationality) faultlines on turnover and organizational performance. We also consider the interaction between firm size and faultlines. Regarding turnover, we do not find the expected negative effects of demographic and only limited evidence for functional faultlines. The effects of demographic faultlines on performance, in turn, are negative for small organizations and become positive for organizations with more than 10 members.

scholarly journals JOB SATISFACTION: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF EXPERIENCE AND MOTIVATION OF UNIVERSITY ACADEMICIANS IN PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-252
Author(s):  
Munazza Rahim Hanafi ◽  
Khalid Iraqi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Successful Education ◽  
The Impact

The key resource for the achievement of institutional objectives and enhancement of high quality education are teachers. Well motivated and satisfied teachers cultivate the successful education system in the country. Thus, the present study attempts to observe the impact of motivation and experience on job satisfaction of teachers through the perspective of Herzberg’s ideology of employee motivation and job satisfaction by conducting the comparative study of both public and private sector universities in Karachi. The sample was purposively drawn from 300 teachers and the data was analyzed by using partial least squares - Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Additionally, significant differences were found in the job satisfaction and motivation level among private and public university teachers. The presented findings embrace the implications for higher education institutions and HR practitioners.

Banks and their technology investment decision are aligned or not – an experience of Indian banks

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Chhabra Roy
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Mixed Effect ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Indian Banks ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Panel Vector Autoregression

Purpose The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of technology spend on bank profitability focusing on Indian public and private sector commercial banks. The study also assesses the longevity duration of impact for both public and private sector banks. The trade-off is created between the bank’s profitability and technology spent across four identified columns: increase product sales, reduce cost, enhance employee efficiency and optimally use existing resources. Design/methodology/approach The metrics of four columns converted to measurable 11 financial alarming indicators and impact is again checked on profitability indicator ROE. The data used for empirical analysis for the study are between the year 2003 and 2019, across 12 public and 15 private banks. The interface between technology spend and profitability is measured using panel vector autoregression (VAR) and panel vector error correction model (VECM) and further the link between 11 financial indicators and profitability measures is established using panel data analysis. Findings The study found that there is a mixed effect of technology spent on profitability and performance of Indian banks, where public sector banks were found to be more unstructured over private sector banks. The study advises the optimal technology spend strategies to gain enhanced productivity for banking business which are to name a few – planned technology reserves, customer awareness campaigns for products, robust employee-customer motivation policy and customized technologies aligned to existing infrastructure. Originality/value The data was original and extracted from the Reserve bank of India website and respective banks’ annual reports.

Case study: establishing a social mobility pipeline to degree apprenticeships

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella McKnight ◽  
Sarah-Louise Collins ◽  
David Way ◽  
Pam Iannotti
Keyword(s):  
Social Mobility ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The government’s ambition is to have three million more apprentices by 2020. The newness of degree apprenticeships and insufficient data make it difficult to assess their relative importance in boosting the UK economy, meeting higher skills needs of employers, closing educational attainment gaps, increasing social mobility and supporting under-represented groups into professional employment. The purpose of this paper, led by the University of Winchester and delivered by a new collaboration of private and public sector partners, is to build a pipeline between those currently failing to progress to, or engage with, degree apprenticeships and employers seeking higher skills and a broader pool of applicants. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides an analysis of collaborative initiatives and related research in England as the context for university involvement in degree apprenticeships. The case study illustrates the benefits of collaboration in targeted outreach initiatives within the local region to address gaps in progression to degree apprenticeships. Findings This paper illustrates how establishing a regional picture of degree apprenticeship provision, access and participation can inform effective partnerships and build capacity locally to deliver the higher skills employers need, further demonstrating the potential benefits of university involvement in degree apprenticeship provision in contributing to local and national policy ambition. It also shows how effective targeted interventions can help under-achieving groups, including those in social care and women in digital enterprises. Originality/value The authors believe this paper is the only academic analysis of the impact of Degree Apprenticeship Development Fund activity in the region.

scholarly journals Occupational pay comparisons – easier said than done?

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanette Findlay ◽  
Patricia Findlay ◽  
Robert Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Pay Equity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Quantitative Analyses ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
Hr Managers ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Employee Characteristics

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the challenges in undertaking occupational pay comparisons and why this matters for evidence-based reward management, union bargaining strategies and perceptions of pay equity. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on the extant literature on pay and undertakes detailed quantitative analysis of teachers pay in Scotland relative to teachers elsewhere in the UK, graduates and other professional occupations in the private and public sectors. Findings – The key finding of this paper is that alternative ways of analysing pay comparability produce significantly different outcomes – occupational pay comparisons require the identification of an appropriate comparator and appropriate measures of pay and hours, yet this is not straightforward. Different approaches to comparability may lead to key stakeholders holding widely differing views about pay equity, with employment relations implications. Research limitations/implications – Quantitative analyses of pay using large-scale survey data are crucial to understanding relative occupational pay. However, quantitative analyses cannot provide in-depth and nuanced understanding of the nature of particular occupations. Moreover, the paper focuses at the occupational level and does not assess individual employee characteristics that may influence pay. Practical implications – These findings should inform employers (especially HR managers), employees and unions on pay policy, pay settlements and bargaining strategies. Originality/value – There is relatively little contemporary literature on the importance of, and challenges in undertaking, occupational pay comparisons.

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