Applying Risk/Need Assessment to Probation Practice and its Impact on the Recidivism of Young Offenders

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (12) ◽  
pp. 1177-1199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duyen Luong ◽  
J. Stephen Wormith
Keyword(s):  
Case Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Young Offenders ◽  
Need Assessment ◽  
Criminogenic Needs ◽  
The Impact

Evaluating the extent to which case management practices are guided by risk/need assessment is important because the impact of the assessment process will not be realized if the instrument is not applied as fully intended. This study investigated whether risk/need assessment is linked to the case management of young offenders and whether adherence to the principles of risk, need, and responsivity, as part of the case management plan, is related to recidivism. Data were collected on a sample of 192 young offenders. The Level of Service Inventory–Saskatchewan Youth Edition (LSI-SK) total score and seven of the eight subscale scores were positively correlated with recidivism. Generally, the LSI-SK was used to inform supervision intensity and interventions toward criminogenic needs. Moreover, adherence to the need principle was associated with reductions in recidivism. Implications for case management and direction for future research are discussed.

Reliability and Validity Analyses of the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Schmidt ◽  
Robert D. Hoge ◽  
Lezlie Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Offenders ◽  
Case Management ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Criminogenic Needs ◽  
Health Assessments ◽  
Males And Females

The Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) is a structured assessment tool designed to facilitate the effective intervention and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders by assessing each youth’s risk level and criminogenic needs. The present study examined the YLS/CMI’s reliability and validity in a sample of 107 juvenile offenders who were court-referred for mental health assessments. Results demonstrated the YLS/CMI’s internal consistency and interrater reliability. Moreover, the instrument’s predictive validity was substantiated on a number of recidivism measures for both males and females. Limitations of the current findings are discussed.

The impact of customer knowledge and customer relationship management on service quality

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Mei Tseng ◽  
Pin-Hong Wu
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationships ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Customer Knowledge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – Enterprises realize that customers are their most important asset and recognize that a high level of customer satisfaction can only be achieved by enhancing service quality. Thus, how enterprises acquire customer knowledge by which to initiate and maintain customer relationships, as well as to enhance service quality has become an important issue. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses a questionnaire and statistical analytical techniques to explore the impact of customer knowledge and customer relationship management (CRM) on service quality. Findings – The results indicated that customer knowledge has a positive influence on service quality and CRM is the partial intervening variable between customer knowledge and service quality. That is, customer knowledge enhances the CRM, while CRM, in turn, increases service quality and provides competitive advantages. Research limitations/implications – This research explored the impact of customer knowledge and CRM on service quality based on the company's perception and there was no validation on the customers' perception of the company. Therefore, it is suggested that future research should involve company staff, current customers, and latent customers to strengthen the triangulation. Practical implications – The results found that customer knowledge is indeed an important source of competitive advantage. Hence, enterprises should acquire valuable customer knowledge in order to enhance the relationship with customers, as well as enhance their service quality. Originality/value – There is still little related literature investigating the relationships amongst customer knowledge, CRM, and service quality. Hence, this study applies questionnaire methods as the main research tools in order to conduct an in-depth investigation into the influence of customer knowledge and CRM on service quality. Furthermore, this research is expected to provide enterprises with valuable suggestions for management practices.

scholarly journals Human Resource Management Practices and Its Effects on Job Satisfaction Levels of Employees

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
Khurram Sultan ◽  
Goran Ismael ◽  
Omar Mohammad ◽  
Safin Abas ◽  
Muhammad Abdulla
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Iron And Steel ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
Human Resource Management Practices ◽  
Steel Sector ◽  
Degree Of Association ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to investigate the impact of HRM practices and its effect on employee’s job satisfaction in the iron and steel sector of Erbil, KRI. The objectives of the study are three fold, first to measure the degree of association between HR practices and job satisfaction. Second, to find out the impact of HR practices on job satisfaction and at last to propose some measures in order to enhance the job satisfaction level of the employees concerned to the selected iron & steel enterprises. A structured questionnaire was developed and distributed among 70 employees of three firms in Erbil, whereas 50 employees answered rightly. Most of the employees showed positive answers toward HR practices on them. This thing leads toward rejection of our Ho and acceptance of  H1. Those who left behind with less positive answers  main reason were found during survey that was they are with less education so that’s why they get less opportunities in order to develop themselves. Related to future research other authors can consider other variables that are not coved by this research such as staffing and package because human practices coves various range.  

scholarly journals Crisis Management Practices in Tourism SMEs During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Organizacija ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-361
Author(s):  
Marko Kukanja ◽  
Tanja Planinc ◽  
Marijana Sikošek
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cost Control ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

AbstractBackground and purpose: This study examines crisis management practices (CMPs) for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of tourism during the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The purpose of this study is to analyse how tourism SMEs reacted to the crisis caused by the pandemic. The present research aims to determine which operational CMPs were deployed by tourism SMEs to minimize the impact of the crisis.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study focuses on the following types of tourism SMEs – lodging facilities, food and beverage (F&B) facilities, and tourist agencies (TA). A total of 574 valid online questionnaires were obtained from SME managers. The structured questionnaire included 27 CMPs belonging to the four dimensions of crisis management – workforce, cost control, organizational support and marketing CMPs. Exploratory factor analysis and the non-parametric Kruskal Wallis H test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to investigate SMEs response to the crisis.Results: Results indicate that SMEs primarily focus on the following CMP dimensions (respectively): workforce, cost control, organizational support, and promotional and customer-related marketing practices. Results show that there are statistically significant differences in the usage of different CMPs among the different types of SMEs.Conclusion: The use of selected variables enables an internationally comparable benchmarking process and facilitates the improvement of tourism SMEs crisis management. The conclusion provides suggestions for future research and useful information for scholars, policy makers, and tourism managers.

scholarly journals Strip Tillage and Compost Influence Carrot Quality, Yield, and Net Returns

HortScience ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 1073-1079 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Brainard ◽  
D. Corey Noyes
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Budget Analysis ◽  
Common Purslane ◽  
Strip Tillage ◽  
The Impact

Management practices that build soil organic matter—including reduced tillage, cover cropping, and compost applications—may be useful for protecting vulnerable crops from extreme weather events, reducing energy costs, and suppressing pests in carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativa) production systems. The primary objective of this research was to assess the effects of strip tillage, compost, and carrot cultivar on carrot quality, yield, and profitability. An important secondary objective was to evaluate the impact of tillage and compost on establishment of important weeds in carrot systems—including two species that have developed resistance to linuron: Powell amaranth (Amaranthus powellii) and common purslane (Portulaca oleracea). Field experiments were conducted in 2009 and 2010 comparing conventional tillage (CT) to strip tillage (ST) under two rates of mature compost addition (0 or 3 dry t·ha−1) for three processing carrot varieties (‘Canada’, ‘Finley’, and ‘Recoleta’). In the ST system, a pre-established barley cover crop was left to grow as a windbreak between crop rows until carrots were established. Partial budget analysis was used to estimate net returns associated with all treatments. Compared with CT, the ST system resulted in 1) either equivalent or greater (2010, Finley cultivar) total carrot yields and net returns; and 2) either equivalent or lower summer annual weed densities. Addition of compost resulted in equivalent (2010) or higher (2009) carrot yields and gross returns but did not affect net returns as a result of the increased costs associated with compost application. Compost reduced the density of common purslane in 2009 but resulted in a threefold increase in the density of Powell amaranth in 2010. Our results demonstrate that both ST and compost applications are potentially valuable tools for improving the profitability of carrot production systems. Future research examining the mechanistic basis for compost and tillage effects on carrots and weeds as well as the long-term effects of these practices on profitability of rotational crops would be helpful for optimizing their use in vegetable production systems.

How Internet of Things Is Transforming Project Management

2018 ◽  
pp. 73-102
Author(s):  
Marisa Analía Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Mobile Big Data ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Standard Practices ◽  
The Impact

Organizations are experiencing a transformation as a consequence of digital technologies such as social, mobile, big data, cloud computing, and internet of things. The transformation presents challenges at several levels, and project management is not an exception. There are changes in the project environment, the power structures, capabilities, skills, and standard practices, just to name a few. Considering the eventual obsolescence of many project portfolio management practices, the aim of this chapter is to discuss the influence of internet of things in this discipline. The analysis departs from rethinking project management insights and describes the impact of smart and connected products considering many dimensions. Recommendations for each PPM stage are developed, followed by a brief discussion of future research directions.

How Internet of Things Is Transforming Project Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 463-484
Author(s):  
Marisa Analía Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Mobile Big Data ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Standard Practices ◽  
The Impact

Organizations are experiencing a transformation as a consequence of digital technologies such as social, mobile, big data, cloud computing, and internet of things. The transformation presents challenges at several levels, and project management is not an exception. There are changes in the project environment, the power structures, capabilities, skills, and standard practices, just to name a few. Considering the eventual obsolescence of many project portfolio management practices, the aim of this chapter is to discuss the influence of internet of things in this discipline. The analysis departs from rethinking project management insights and describes the impact of smart and connected products considering many dimensions. Recommendations for each PPM stage are developed, followed by a brief discussion of future research directions.

scholarly journals Aliphatic, Cyclic, and Aromatic Organic Acids, Vitamins, and Carbohydrates in Soil: A Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Vranova ◽  
Klement Rejsek ◽  
Pavel Formanek
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Organic Matter ◽  
Organic Acids ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Biochemical Processes ◽  
Food Web Interactions ◽  
Important Direction ◽  
The Impact

Organic acids, vitamins, and carbohydrates represent important organic compounds in soil. Aliphatic, cyclic, and aromatic organic acids play important roles in rhizosphere ecology, pedogenesis, food-web interactions, and decontamination of sites polluted by heavy metals and organic pollutants. Carbohydrates in soils can be used to estimate changes of soil organic matter due to management practices, whereas vitamins may play an important role in soil biological and biochemical processes. The aim of this work is to review current knowledge on aliphatic, cyclic, and aromatic organic acids, vitamins, and carbohydrates in soil and to identify directions for future research. Assessments of organic acids (aliphatic, cyclic, and aromatic) and carbohydrates, including their behaviour, have been reported in many works. However, knowledge on the occurrence and behaviour of D-enantiomers of organic acids, which may be abundant in soil, is currently lacking. Also, identification of the impact and mechanisms of environmental factors, such as soil water content, on carbohydrate status within soil organic matter remains to be determined. Finally, the occurrence of vitamins in soil and their role in biological and biochemical soil processes represent an important direction for future research.

Managing risk in mergers and acquisitions activity: beyond ‘good’ and ‘bad’ management

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alnoor Bhimani ◽  
Mthuli Ncube ◽  
Prabhu Sivabalan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Agency Conflicts ◽  
Complex Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper aims to assess the impact of the presence/absence of risk management practices on the risk of merger and acquisition (M&A) failure. Design/methodology/approach – An agency theoretic perspective is adopted, along with a mixed-methods approach to study managerial complexity beyond simply “good” and “bad”. The focus is on an agency conflicts. Findings – The authors first present an integrated framework that classifies managerial behaviour and risk management, where M&A bids can become vehicles for maximising managerial benefits rather than shareholder value. The authors proceed to consider M&A activity that benefits both managers and shareholders in the presence of risk management strategies. Research limitations/implications – The paper highlights the benefits of multiple paradigms and research paths that address dimensions captured by an agency theoretic perspective. Practical implications – The authors regard this paper as having particular significance in that the global financial crisis has impacted M&A activities and objectives, shifting the employment and related risks faced by managers. Originality/value – The paper suggests future research paths to advance the understanding of the complex behaviour of managers involved in M&A activities that go beyond the classification of “good” and “bad” managers.

New approaches on repatriation research

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naiara Arnaez ◽  
Amaia Arizkuren ◽  
Marta Muñiz ◽  
María Eugenia Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Contextual Influences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Human Resource Management Practices ◽  
Research Propositions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze repatriation as an active actor on his/her return and not just as a passive receiver of organizational human resource management practices. Traditionally, literature has been focused on investigating the impact of organizational practices and support on repatriation, but new studies suggest that this approach is insufficient. According to these studies, individual and contextual influences are also important on repatriation and new studies are needed to measure its impact. Design/methodology/approach – This article is the base of future studies to analyze the impact of both approaches at once. Findings – The paper departs from recent literature in the field, to develop a series of research propositions. Research limitations/implications – The implications of this study include to contribute to the knowledge and future research on the expatriation process, studying the adaptation, performance, etc. of the expatriate during the international mission and particularly the last part of the process, repatriation, which has not received so much attention. Practical implications – This paper highlights that mismanagement of repatriation could lead to turnover of these valuable professionals or to a non-satisfactory reinstatement or even to inefficiency. On the other hand, the perception that repatriation is not well managed and that it does not lead to an advance for the employee could discourage future expatriates to accept international missions, which could even slow down the international progress of the company. Originality/value – The integration of the traditional and the emerging perspectives of repatriation process.

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