Organising cleaning in Norwegian public FM

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora Johanne Klungseth
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Integrated Models ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Future

Purpose – This paper aims to give an overview of the alternatives that Norwegian municipalities have regarding organisational models for their facility management (FM) and cleaning organisations, and to investigate what organisational models they apply, if building category or size of municipality influences their use of organisational models and whether their FM and cleaning organisations are organised similarly within identical municipalities. Design/methodology/approach – The research is based on a national survey conducted during year 2010. All Norwegian municipalities were invited to respond. The survey asked the head of the FM departments (or the chief executive officer [CEO] if the first could not answer) what organisational models they used for their FM and cleaning organisations and what changes they planned for the organisation in the future. All questions were asked according to different building categories to determine whether building category had any influence on their choices. Findings – Limited research has been published regarding the structure of the FM organisations in Norwegian municipalities and even less regarding their cleaning organisations. The results show that Norwegian municipalities prefer integrated models and also purchasing services from the private sector prior to applying decoupled models as inter-municipal alternatives and Municipal Limited Companies. The results do also indicate that Norwegian municipalities’ interest in such models is rising and that they seem to be moving away from traditional and integrated alternatives. Research limitations/implications – Although all municipalities were invited to the survey, only one-third responded. Originality/value – The article may represent a first thorough overview of what organisational models and what combinations of models Norwegian municipalities use for their FM and cleaning organisations. Compared to former studies, this article explores a greater variety in organisational models and a greater variety in researched building categories.

Do organisations in developing economies legitimise their level of profit? Evidence from Fiji

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Acklesh Prasad ◽  
Peter Green ◽  
Jon Heales
Keyword(s):  
Social Contract ◽  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Public Enterprises ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Corporate Annual Reports

Purpose This paper aims to investigate whether organisations in developing economies legitimise their level of profit. Design/methodology/approach Organisations’ level of profit is evaluated against the readability of sections of information available in the corporate annual reports. These sections include the Chairman’s Report, the Chief Executive Officer Report and the Notes to the Accounts. Findings More profitable organisations report more readable information in their corporate annual reports. Information in the non-mandatory sections of the report (Notes to the Accounts) is more readable compared to the information in the mandatory sections of the report (Chairman’s Report). Larger organisations report more readable information. Public Enterprises report more readable information compared to the Publicly Listed Companies. Research limitations/implications Organisations in the developing economies are aware of their role in their society. They respond to instances of possible violation of the implied social contract by sharing information in ways that relays news in certain ways. Practical implications Evidence of presence of legitimising activities by organisations would imply the need to strengthen the regulatory and monitoring guidelines to ensure efficient use of society’s resources and a fair rent charge for the utilities. Social implications There is a greater need to monitor and question organisations’ level of earned profit to ensure it is necessary to maintain their operations. Originality/value This study is the first attempt to investigate organisations’ immediate legitimising activities in relation to their reported profit.

The Rockwool Group: delivering business growth through culture change

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Per Geisler Hansen ◽  
Jakob Soerensen
Keyword(s):  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Culture Change ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
New Vision

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to show how The Rockwool Group has undergone an impressive change journey in recent years. Under the leadership of its president and chief executive officer, Eelco van Heel, the business has successfully redefined its strategic objectives, clarified its vision and mission and positively changed its culture to one that focuses firmly on people and values. The aim of this article is to examine the strategic role that HR has played in helping the organization meet its goals.Design/methodology/approachThe case study discusses how managers across the global Rockwool business have been empowered to take on the mantle of change and adapt their own behavior for the good of the wider business. It examines the leadership approach taken to launching the change program and identifies how challenges were overcome in gaining buy‐in from across the organization.FindingsThrough the “Leading People & Brands” program, which encourages managers to mobilize their people to undertake positive change, the Rockwool Group has successfully cascaded responsibility for change throughout the organization.Originality/valueThis case study demonstrates the importance of going beyond simply communicating a new vision to gaining buy‐in from employees. This was achieved at Rockwool by listening and responding to feedback and adapting the launch program so that its message was simpler, understood by all, easy to translate into action and involved managers in its implementation.

Silence: the golden strategy?

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Mark Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Media Communication ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present how Mark Zuckerberg, a chief executive officer and the founder of the world’s largest social media website, Facebook, understands that he is not always a great communicator. He often chooses to send his more media savvy, Number 2, Sheryl Sandberg to meet journalists. Other business leaders should take note that intelligence is about when one should and should not communicate. Design/methodology/approach – Draws on the author’s vast experience to provide a viewpoint article on the importance of cautious communication strategy. Findings – Business leaders should demonstrate caution in their media communication strategies. Failure to do this can have a devastation effect on performance of the firm. Originality/value – Outlines the pitfalls businesses may encounter in a world where social media is increasingly prevalent and constant communication has become the norm.

Battles which call for a Carlsberg

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-12
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Core ◽  
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 – Five key factors underpin Carlsberg’s significant improvements in market position and financial returns: walking the talk; communicating constantly on many levels; maintaining a solid grip on reality; embedding the agenda in the core processes of the organization; and the personal commitment and ownership of the chief executive officer. 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.

Is your CEO an accountant?

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-9
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Ceo Characteristics ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints 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 Who is your chief executive officer (CEO)? Are they tall or short; have an MBA or self-made; are they bullish or cautious; are they smart or limited; are they passionate or cold? There are reams of studies based on CEO characteristics that seek to define types of leaders and the links to choices that are made by them and their company. But do these undoubtedly worthy academic studies ever get anywhere near the truth? By observing CEO characteristics, there will surely be some subjective conclusions that do not actually occur in reality, along with the nagging doubt that we will never really be able to peer behind the curtain to see what is going on at the top table. 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.

Fledgling enterprises should keep the faith

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 4-5
Keyword(s):  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Strategic Change ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Success ◽  
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 Examines data from 103 new ventures in India to consider the implications of choosing between strategic change and persistence. Concludes that, more often than not, strategic persistence is likely to be the key to an enterprise’s future success. Companies that aim for strategic change too early are living dangerously, bearing in mind particularly that, unlike older ventures, they have no history to fall back on for “advice”. A strong Chief Executive Officer might be a vital figure here. 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.

CSR fit and organizational attractiveness for job applicants

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpita Agnihotri ◽  
Saurabh Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Job Applicants ◽  
Organizational Attractiveness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Job Candidates ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore a conceptual model on the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) “fit” on organizational attractiveness among job applicants under the boundary conditions of chief executive officer (CEO) activism and CSR credibility. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on archival research, largely reviewing extant in CSR and drawing propositions based on existing theory. Findings Paper draws propositions based on CSR fit, credibility and CEO activism. The paper asserts the influence of CSR fit on organizational attractiveness among job applicants. It further explains moderated mediating mechanism through which CSR fit influences organizational attractiveness among job applicants. Originality/value Recruitment has primarily explored the role of CSR in attracting potential job candidates. This paper presents the role of CSR “fit,” an aspect not explored before in recruitment. This paper also introduces the role of CEO activism in recruitment.

The effects of materialism on consumer evaluation of sustainable synthetic (lab-grown) products

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 579-590
Author(s):  
Jessica Keech ◽  
Maureen Morrin ◽  
Jeffrey Steven Podoshen
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Evaluation ◽  
Positioning Strategy ◽  
Consumer Markets ◽  
The Future ◽  
Promotion Strategies ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The increasing desire of consumers for socially responsible luxury products combined with fluctuating supplies in consumer markets are leading various industries to seek alternative sources to be able to meet the needs of its customers. One possible solution that may meet the demands of the future is lab-grown products. Because these products confer multiple benefits, this study aims to investigate the most effective ways to appeal to consumers by aligning the benefits of the products with their values as marketers seek to find effective promotion for these items. Design/methodology/approach We examine the effectiveness of an ethical positioning strategy for two types of luxury lab-grown (synthetic) products among high versus low materialism consumers in three experiments. Findings Findings suggest that a positioning strategy stressing product ethicality is more effective for low materialism consumers, whereas the strategy is less effective, and may even backfire, for high materialism consumers. The impact on social status consumers perceive from a lab-grown product explains why this effect occurs among low materialism consumers. Therefore, marketers should take caution and use specific appeals for different segments based on values such as consumers’ materialism levels. Originality/value If lab-grown products represent the wave of the future, it is important to understand how consumers will respond to this emerging technology and how promotion strategies may enhance their evaluation.

scholarly journals The future of financial markets and regulation: what strategy for Europe?

foresight ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Baptiste Gossé ◽  
Dominique Plihon
Keyword(s):  
Financial Markets ◽  
Capital Market ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Financial Integration ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Realistic Option ◽  
The Future ◽  
Unstable Environment ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – This article aims to provide insight into the future of financial markets and regulation in order to define what would be the best strategy for Europe. Design/methodology/approach – First the authors define the potential changes in financial markets and then the tools available for the regulator to tame them. Finally, they build five scenarios according to the main evolutions observed on the financial markets and on the tools used by the regulator to modify these trends. Findings – Among the five scenarios defined, two present highly unstable features since the regulator refuses to choose between financial opening and independently determining how to regulate finance in order to preserve financial stability. Three of them achieve financial stability. However, they are more or less efficient or feasible. In terms of market efficiency, the multi-polar scenario is the best and the fragmentation scenario is the worst, since gains of integration depend on the size of the new capital market. Regarding sovereignty of regulation, fragmentation is the best scenario and the multi-polar scenario is the worst, because it necessitates coordination at the global level which implies moving further away from respective national preferences. However, the more realistic option seems to be the regionalisation scenario: this level of coordination seems much more realistic than the global one; the market should be of sufficient size to enjoy substantial benefits of integration. Nevertheless, the “European government” might gradually increase the degree of financial integration outside Europe in line with the degree of cooperation with the rest of the world. Originality/value – Foresight studies on financial markets and regulation are quite rare. This may be explained by the difficulty to forecast what will be their evolution in the coming decades, not least because finance is fundamentally unstable. This paper provides a framework to consider what could be the best strategy of regulators in such an unstable environment.

Reading the past to imagine the future

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-366
Author(s):  
Silvia Gherardi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Personal Reflection ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the ten years of the journal through a personal reflection. Design/methodology/approach – A review of the articles published in the last ten years. Findings – I argue that what has distinguished QROM in these ten years are two distinctive features: reflexivity on practices of qualitative research, and openness to the application of qualitative methods to unusual research topics. Originality/value – The main limit of the paper resides in the subjectivity of the person who has read the articles. Other readers may have different opinions and may have chosen different criteria.

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