scholarly journals Introduction to the Special Issue. 'Connectivity' in Merging Organizations: Beyond Traditional Cultural Perspectives

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 1445-1453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duncan Angwin ◽  
Eero Vaara
Keyword(s):  
Mergers And Acquisitions ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Cultural Perspectives ◽  
Cultural Paradigm ◽  
New Concepts

This editorial provides an introduction to the themes of this special issue on ‘connectivity’ in merging organizations. The growing impact of mergers and acquisitions on organizations, industries and economies has generated substantial research interest in the ensuing change processes from strategic, human resource and cultural perspectives. However, this research has focused on certain perspectives and failed to interrogate others. In the case of the cultural perspective, researchers have tended to focus on cultural differences between merging firms and how these differences may be bridged. This focus has provided important insights into the dynamics of these processes, but at the same time has constrained our appreciation of the richness of connectivity between organizations and their contexts as well as clouded our efforts in developing new concepts and angles for research. Through the focus of the special issue on connectivity, the strengths and limitations of the cultural paradigm in M&A research will be debated and a research agenda for the future suggested.

Line managers in industrial relations: Where are we now and where to next?

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Townsend ◽  
Sue Hutchinson
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Employment Relationship ◽  
Employment Policy ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Line Managers ◽  
Management Literature

Interactions between line managers and subordinate employees are fundamental to the employment relationship and, therefore, to industrial relations as a field of both study and practice. Human resource management literature has focused on the responsibilities line managers have as implementers of employment policy and practice, for example in dealing with grievance and disciplinary matters, communication and involvement, the application of discrimination policies, and the management of pay. Thus, it is surprising that this body of managers has been neglected in recent industrial relations research. This article fits the theme of the special issue by providing an overview of ‘where we are’ and sets out a research agenda of ‘Where to next?’, for the study of line managers in industrial relations research.

scholarly journals Menumbuhkan Sikap Keterbukaan Terhadap Yang Lain: Perspektif Silang Budaya (Cross-Cultural)

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
Andi Eka Putra
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Studies ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Cultural Perspectives ◽  
Cross Cultural Studies

Various perspectives in fostering an attitude of openness to others (the others). One of them is a cross-cultural or cross-cultural perspective. Cultural crossing or cultural crossing is a way of combining two or more cultural elements which are then crossed, grafted, mated or reconciled, so that new, fresh and creative cultures emerge. Cross-cultural studies were introduced by Edward Burnett Tylor and Lewis H. Morgan in anthropology which later developed into the realm of culture. Cross-cultural perspectives can now be applied freely to something that refers to anything about the comparison of cultural differences, including the comparison of religion. The main goal is to minimize conflict and build a co-existence or sincere openness with others.

Envisioning Entrepreneurship’s Future: Introducing Me-Search and Research Agendas

2021 ◽  
pp. 104225872110268
Author(s):  
Dean A. Shepherd ◽  
Johan Wiklund ◽  
Dimo Dimov
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Practical Problem ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Entrepreneurship Research ◽  
Research Opportunities ◽  
The Future ◽  
Research Agendas ◽  
The Many

The future of the field of entrepreneurship is bright primarily because of the many research opportunities to make a difference. However, as scholars how can we find these opportunities and choose the ones most likely to contribute to the literature? This essay introduces me-search and a special issue of research-agenda papers from leading scholars as tools for blazing new trails in entrepreneurship research. Me-search and the agenda papers point to the importance of solving a practical problem; problematizing, contextualizing, and abstracting entrepreneurship research; and using empirical theorizing to explore entrepreneurial phenomena.

Ethnicity as inclusion and exclusion

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 1262-1269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel F. Baskerville ◽  
Kerry Jacobs ◽  
Vassili Joannides de Lautour ◽  
Jeff Sissons
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Culture Theory ◽  
Grid And Group ◽  
Group Culture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Accounting Research ◽  
Mary Douglas ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Accounting research has struggled with how ethnicity is to be understood in relation to concepts such as nation and nationality and how ethnicity may impact on accounting and auditing practices, behaviours, education and professional values. These themes are explored and developed in the papers presented in this special issue. In particular, the purpose of this paper is to explore the contrasting theoretical and methodological approaches reflected by the papers in the issue. Design/methodology/approach This is a reflective and analytical paper which explores how notions of ethnicity are conceived and operationalised in accounting research. The authors identified two distinctive analytic ordering processes evident within this AAAJ Special issue: Mary Douglas’ scheme of Grid and Group and the Pierre Bourdieu’s conceptual tools of field, capital and habitus. Findings The “Grid and Group” Culture Theory with Bourdieu’s theoretical tools evident in the papers provide powerful tools to explore the relationship between ethnicity and accounting both conceptually and empirically, suggesting that ethnicity can be deployed to reveal and challenge institutionalised racism. This paper highlights the potential to integrate elements of the “Grid and Group” Culture Theory and Bourdieu’s theoretical tools. The issue of ethnicity and the relationship between ethnicity and accounting should be more fruitfully explored in future. Research limitations/implications The authors acknowledge the challenges and limitations of discussing the issue of ethnicity from any particular cultural perspective and recognise the implicit dominance of White Anglo centric perspectives within accounting research. Originality/value The papers presented in the special issue illustrate that the issue of ethnicity is complex and difficult to operationalise. This paper highlights the potential to move beyond the ad hoc application of theoretical and methodological concepts to operationalise coherent concepts which challenge and extend the authors’ understanding of accounting as a social and contextual practice. But to achieve this it is necessary to more clearly integrate theory, methodology, method and critique.

A Synthesis of New Perspectives on Virtual HRD

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rochell R. McWhorter
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Virtual Human ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Organizational Mission ◽  
Hrd Professionals ◽  
Contemporary Technology

The Problem A number of new perspectives of virtual human resource development (VHRD) have been provided in this issue of Advances in Developing Human Resources ( ADHR) that warrant further discussion. As VHRD is still a nascent area of inquiry in HRD, professionals need more explanatory examples and solutions to consider for determining their own role in working with people and technology. The Solution This article offers a synthesis of key constructs of VHRD from the articles in this special issue. Also, it provides a discussion around two different modes of technology development (TD) needed by HRD professionals in the contemporary technology-enabled environment afforded by VHRD. And, the integration of TD in addition to career development, training and development, and organization development is essential to the future of HRD and is discussed herein. The Stakeholders This article targets primarily practitioners interested in VHRD interventions and processes. It encourages the reader to examine the commonalities across the articles in this issue of ADHR and also to consider the new skills required for HRD professionals when seeking to align organizational mission with all levels of the organization.

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