70 Improvements to Surveillance of Work-Related Injuries in a Developing Economy: A Case Study from Vietnam

Working people spend around 54% of their waking hours at a workplace, according to recent statistics. Work-related stress is unavoidable, and it can damage the health of employees and affect business performance. In this paper, we argue that open space inside the workplace environment can have a positive influence on reducing overall stress levels in all the categories of users. To our knowledge, there is a significant lack of research considering specific business districts and the gated complexes called business parks, especially in post-socialist Eastern European cities, where there they are still a novelty. Empirical research in this study is on the single case study of Business Park “Airport city” in Belgrade, Serbia. Its main focus is on the survey conducted with 235 participants based on a questionnaire, which examines the relation between workplace stress and workplace environments. The findings from the questionnaire show that the frequency, duration, and activity of open space usage influence the stress levels of employees in this specific workplace, while it is not visible relating to their age and gender. Additionally, final implications suggest that improved open space, such as well-expected greenery, but also the urban design non-associative to workspace and the socialization and exercise amenities customized for frequent and short work breaks, can facilitate the overall well-being of employees. They are innovative elements in relatively underdeveloped research on stress measures with open space usage characteristics in the specific (gated) workplace setting.

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Nutritional Status of Hemodialysis Patients in a Developing Economy: A Case Study in Nigeria

Journal of Human Ecology ◽

10.1080/09709274.2011.11906424 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 36 (2) ◽

pp. 111-116

Author(s):

B.A. Odufuwa ◽

G.T. Fadupin

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Developing Economy

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DESIGN OF GOVERNMENT CLOUD NETWORK FOR A DEVELOPING ECONOMY: A CASE STUDY ONDO STATE

Nigerian Journal of Technology ◽

10.4314/njt.v35i3.20 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 608

Author(s):

MT Owoseni ◽

FM Dahunsi

Keyword(s):

Developing Economy ◽

Ondo State ◽

Cloud Network

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Work-Related Traumatic Injury in the Paper-Producing Industry in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Nigerian Newsprint Manufacturing Company Limited, Oku- Iboku, Akwa Ibom State

Family Medicine & Medical Science Research ◽

10.4172/2327-4972.1000143 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 03 (04) ◽

Author(s):

Ita Bassey Okokon

Keyword(s):

Traumatic Injury ◽

Work Related ◽

Company Limited ◽

Manufacturing Company

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The challenges and opportunities of ICT in WIL

Higher Education Skills and Work-based Learning ◽

10.1108/heswbl-07-2017-0045 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 408-421 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Trevor Gerhardt ◽

Linda Mackenzie-Philps

Keyword(s):

Adult Education ◽

Social Networking ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Church Of England ◽

Continuing Professional Development ◽

Content Type ◽

Work Related ◽

Ict Use ◽

Innovative Learning

Purpose Programmes and courses integrating learning and work, captured generally in this paper as work integrated learning (WIL), usually provide flexible and innovative learning opportunities. In a digital age, information and communication technologies (ICTs) can be vital in delivering and enhancing such hybrid forms of WIL. The purpose of this paper is to explore the correlation and trajectory of ICT use among priests in the Church of England in the various forms of WIL. Design/methodology/approach The case study explores ICT use among a sample of Church of England priests by examining initially their use of virtual learning environments (VLEs) such as Blackboard and Moodle in work-based learning (WBL); and assessing the trajectory and correlation to work-related learning (WRL) through their use of social networking/engagement tools such as Facebook and Twitter in continuing professional development courses (CPD). The correlation and trajectory is provided through a document analysis of VLE access and a survey questionnaire. Findings Priests in WBL and priests engaged in WRL (i.e. CPD courses) revealed a correlation in the lack of ICT pervasiveness. With only a minority of priests engaging in further higher education (HE), the familiarity and use of ICT such as VLE platforms stagnated or declined. Correlated with social networking/engagement, priests overwhelmingly cited the “lack of time” as a reason not to engage with social media, however, ICT reluctance caused by fear was the trajectory resulting in a further lack of “ICT pervasiveness”. Research limitations/implications While results may be generalisable among Church of England priests and other faith communities internationally, due to its unique and distinctive parameters, it is not generalisable to the general mature student adult education population. Practical implications The case study highlighted that continued intentional familiarisation and use of ICT within the various forms of WIL programmes and courses among “non-digital natives” would enhance learning. Such learning in WIL would be beneficial for HE programmes addressing e-readiness as a priority. Social implications Specific to the sample case study, considering the importance of community engagement and WIL, this study highlights the challenges and changes required for improved social capital within the field of ICT and adult education. Originality/value No studies have considered the training and education of priests as a WIL case study of ICT “pervasiveness” and self-efficacy.

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Reputation Management in the AEC-industry after Work-related Crime

Periodica Polytechnica Architecture ◽

10.3311/ppar.12696 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 (2) ◽

pp. 176-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Atle Engebø ◽

Marie Hammer Iversen ◽

Leif Daniel Houck ◽

Ola Lædre ◽

Jardar Lohne

Keyword(s):

Ad Hoc ◽

Project Managers ◽

Reputation Management ◽

Public Image ◽

Construction Companies ◽

Work Related ◽

Net Profit ◽

Scheduled Time ◽

Creative Construction

Construction companies can be difficult to manage because of complex supply chains, autonomous project managers aiming to maximize net profit, heavy emphasis on price, etc. Another particularity, namely the construction companies' vulnerability for work-related crime, does not receive sufficient attention in the project management literature. In order to study how two major Norwegian contractors managed to safeguard their reputation in the aftermath of the discovery of tax crime and money laundering within their projects, this paper investigates the following research questions: 1) What are the main challenges regarding work-related crime? and 2) How do contractors manage their professional reputation and public image in the aftermath of exposed work-related crime?This is an exploratory study starting with a literature review, followed by a case study consisting of a document study and 12 semi-structured in-depth interviews with representatives on the strategic level. Work-related crime could have a devastating effect on a contractor's reputation. Reputation is perceived to be a vital catalyst for contractors that want to continue in business and conduct projects for reputable clients. Therefore, the most important measure will be to deliver projects according to the agreed price and quality, within the scheduled time, while not compromising either the contract, all the legal jurisdictions aspects or ethical standards. In these particular cases, the contractors perceived their reputation as remaining untarnished due to their successful ad-hoc reputation management. However, the contractors have to do more than just distancing themselves. They must actively prevent criminal actors from entering their projects. This paper is a revised version of the paper (study) published earlier in the proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference 2018 (Engebø et al., 2018).

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