Research Findings

2014 ◽  
pp. 147-189
Keyword(s):  
Publishing Industry ◽  
Moral Rights ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter deals with the findings in relation to the first two research questions, namely: 1) How do Australian authors perceive copyright affecting them, and does it have any impact on how they practise? and 2) Do Australian authors believe that the existing copyright framework supports and encourages them in their creative efforts? Specifically, chapter 8 records the findings and preliminary observations in relation to authors’ perceptions of copyright and the copyright framework, whereas chapter 9 looks at authors and publishers in a changing publishing industry. The chapter also includes a description of the demographics of the survey respondents and information on their incomes. Further issues discussed in chapter 8 are: whether authors see copyright as an incentive to create, how they view moral rights, their thoughts on existing copyright structures such as Copyright Agency Limited (CAL), perceived problem areas in the field of copyright and whether they regard authors as adequately protected by copyright legislation. Chapter 9 focuses on the relationship between authors and publishers, publishing contracts, ebooks, Google, and publishing options for authors in the digital world. Preliminary conclusions regarding authors’ views on these issues lay the foundation for an in-depth discussion and analysis in chapter 10.

Research Findings

2014 ◽  
pp. 190-218
Keyword(s):  
Publishing Industry ◽  
The Third ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter deals with the third question, namely: What are Australian authors’ views on the changing nature of the publishing industry, and how have they been affected by changes/advances in this area? It focuses on the relationship between authors and publishers, publishing contracts, ebooks, Google, and publishing options for authors in the digital world. Preliminary conclusions regarding authors’ views on these issues lay the foundation for an in-depth discussion and analysis in the next chapter.

scholarly journals THE CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GDP, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, POPULATION, AND OIL PRICE: EVIDENCE FROM VIETNAM

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngoc Thuy Ho ◽  
Wann Yi Wu ◽  
Adriana Amaya Rivas ◽  
Phuoc Thien Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Gross Domestic Product ◽  
Granger Causality ◽  
Unit Root Test ◽  
Oil Price ◽  
Domestic Product ◽  
Integration Test ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose of this study: This study aims to examine the relationship between energy consumption, gross domestic product, and population for the period of 1985-2015. Methodology: The research questions for this study are as follows: (1) What is the association among energy consumption, GDP, population, and oil price? (2) Which suggestions can be provided on the basis of the research findings? Unit root test, co-integration test, VECM model, and Granger causality are employed to analyze the association among the aforementioned variables. Main Findings: Firstly, the results show the existence of co-integration among the variables. By employing the Granger causality, the research findings demonstrate a unidirectional causality running from population to energy consumption, a unidirectional causality running from energy consumption to gross domestic product, and a unidirectional causality running from population to gross domestic product. Implications: With these results, it is suggested that Vietnam should promote the growth of the population and the energy policies to generate economic growth. Novelty: To the best of our knowledge, this study extends the scarce literature that provides empirical findings regarding this issue.

Impact of psychological capital on the resistance to change during post-merger integration

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 936-956 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Linda Dorling
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Employee Resistance ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Post Merger Integration ◽  
Merger Integration ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are major corporate changes and are among the most stressful for employees. Employee resistance is a well-recognised reason for high failure rates of post-merger integration (PMI). The contemporary concept of psychological capital (PsyCap) is a promising approach for dealing with the issue. To date, relatively little research has been conducted on the relationship between PsyCap and resistance. The purpose of this paper is to examine the possible positive impacts of PsyCap on employee resistance during PMI, based on a review of the existing literature and selected interviewers with a panel of experts, and offer a theoretical model for decreasing the resistance. Design/methodology/approach This paper builds on the literature on M&A, PMI, and employee resistance by focusing on the contribution of PsyCap. Apart from formulating propositions and answering pre-determined research questions, the findings are the basis for a theoretical model that was validated by a panel of experts. Findings This research documents the negative emotions that are triggers for resistance during PMI under the influence of PsyCap. By measuring and assessing the PsyCap needs of employees, resistant employees were revealed, and their PsyCap was developed using tailored interventions. The research findings indicate this to be a feasible approach for reducing resistance during PMI. Research limitations/implications All of the findings rely on empirical testing and operationalisation. Cultural differences may influence the PsyCap dimensions. Practical implications M&A deals often fail due to unsuccessful PMI implementation because leaders fail to consider the psychological impacts when trying to overcome resistance. The model proposes a possible solution. Originality/value The offered theoretical approach is original and provides new insights for researchers and practitioners who evaluate M&A strategies.

scholarly journals An Examination of Sarikamiş Destination Competitiveness from the Luge Athletes’ Perspective: the relationship between tourism experience and perceived destination competitiveness

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1, 2 e 3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikail Kara ◽  
Sinem Kunt
Keyword(s):  
Wide Range ◽  
Destination Competitiveness ◽  
Tourism Experience ◽  
Secure Environment ◽  
Quality Health ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Quality Health Services

The purpose of this research is to examine the competitiveness of Sarıkamış destination from the perspectives of the licensed luge athletes participating in 2019 Interclub Natural Luge Turkey Championship competition. The research also intends to reveal the relationship between perceived destination competitiveness and tourism experience. Two research questions were addressed in this research. The first question was to examine to what extent the competitiveness of Sarikamis destination from the luge athletes’ perspective. The second question was to reveal the relationship between the tourism experience and perceived destination competitiveness. The Luge athletes have the opportunity to get experience in a wide range of ski centers at national or international area. Therefore, the perspectives of experienced athletes are important in determining the competitive advantage elements of Sarikamis destination. The data collection of this research is the questionnaire conducted with the luge athletes participating in the competition (n=191). The results indicated Sarikamis destination competitiveness from the luge athletes’ perspective that the highest three mean scores were “The destination’s overall favorable image in the world community, “The destination’s commitment to promoting a positive image” and this was following: “The destination’s commitment to providing a safe and secure environment. The research also revealed that the luge athletes’ perception of destination competitiveness and tourism experience in the destination do positively relate to each other. The research provided managerial implications to Sarıkamış destination managers and marketers based on the research findings. Effective image studies should be conducted in order to ensure that the Sarıkamış Cıbıltepe Ski Center can compete with other destinations internationally. In Sarıkamış Cıbıltepe Ski Center, high-quality health services should be provided against the possible injuries and accidents of the athletes. Key words: Destination Competitiveness, Tourism Experience, Sports Tourism, Luge Athletes, Sarıkamış.

Conclusion and Recommendations

2014 ◽  
pp. 244-262
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Publishing Industry ◽  
Electronic Publishing ◽  
Creative Work ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Future Business

This chapter deals with the research topics based on the discussion and analysis of the findings in chapter 10. It considers, first, what authors’ views are on copyright and how these perceptions influence them in their creative work. Second, it examines the role of copyright support structures and the legislative framework in order to ascertain how they are perceived by authors. Third, it discusses how authors have been affected by changes in publishing and, more specifically, the impact of electronic publishing. This discussion includes observations on the author-publisher relationship, publishing contracts, and future business models for authors. Finally, the research questions are considered against the backdrop of philosophical theory with consideration of the author’s place in the literary and public spheres. Factors such as developments in technology, parallel importing concerns, and changing trends in publishing and marketing are prompting authors to cultivate a greater awareness of issues that affect their livelihood. This chapter completes the discussion on the way in which authors are navigating their copyright in the expanded literary sphere and how they are dealing with digital technology in their creative work and publishing contracts. On a deeper level, it also reflects the author’s role in the literary and the greater public sphere and the relationship between the competing groups in the publishing industry.

scholarly journals Teaching as Authentic Practice in the Graduate Student Supervisory Relationship

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 77-98
Author(s):  
James Field ◽  
Galicia Blackman ◽  
Kaitlyn Francois
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Supervisory Relationship ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Supervisory Relationships ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article is the outcome of a co-inquiry with students where shared interests about student learning, students as partners, and a hermeneutic lens shaped the main research questions: What are graduate students’ experiences of the supervisory relationship and what happens inside the relationship in terms of learning and student success? We conducted 16 in-depth interviews with graduate students across various departments and programs. From these interviews we theorized that it may be more appropriate to speak of graduate supervision as a practice which produces internal and external goods. We found that it may be more appropriate to speak of the pedagogy as mentoring. We believe our research findings extend understanding of the supervisory relationship, contribute to the concept of teaching, and expand the idea of partnership with students in higher education wherever faculty and students find themselves in supervisory relationships. This is relevant to SoTL because it allowed us to think of the nuances in the word teaching and how supervisory relationships in higher education may need to expand the way we talk about teaching and learning in higher education.

A Meta-Analysis of Interviews and Cognitive Ability

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip L. Roth ◽  
Allen I. Huffcutt
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Incremental Validity ◽  
Employment Interviews ◽  
Moderator Analysis ◽  
The Future ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

The topic of what interviews measure has received a great deal of attention over the years. One line of research has investigated the relationship between interviews and the construct of cognitive ability. A previous meta-analysis reported an overall corrected correlation of .40 ( Huffcutt, Roth, & McDaniel, 1996 ). A more recent meta-analysis reported a noticeably lower corrected correlation of .27 ( Berry, Sackett, & Landers, 2007 ). After reviewing both meta-analyses, it appears that the two studies posed different research questions. Further, there were a number of coding judgments in Berry et al. that merit review, and there was no moderator analysis for educational versus employment interviews. As a result, we reanalyzed the work by Berry et al. and found a corrected correlation of .42 for employment interviews (.15 higher than Berry et al., a 56% increase). Further, educational interviews were associated with a corrected correlation of .21, supporting their influence as a moderator. We suggest a better estimate of the correlation between employment interviews and cognitive ability is .42, and this takes us “back to the future” in that the better overall estimate of the employment interviews – cognitive ability relationship is roughly .40. This difference has implications for what is being measured by interviews and their incremental validity.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ISO 9001:2015 TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF SERVICE AT PUSAT KESIHATAN UNIVERSITI (PKU), UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA(UUM)

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
Anis Syamimi Abd Rahim ◽  
Mohd Norhasni Mohd Asaad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Universiti Utara Malaysia

The purpose of this study is to review the implementation of ISO 9001:2015 in order to improve the quality of services at Pusat Kesihatan Universiti (PKU), Universiti Utara Malaysia. The respondents of this study were customers at the PKU, UUM. The questionnaire was distributed to 50 respondents. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 24. The data were tested using descriptive statistics, and correlation analysis to answer the research questions and to achieve the objectives. The findings show that customers agree that implementation of ISO 9001:2015 give service at PKU, UUM is good and satisfied. Through the correlation test, the results showed that the relationship between the implementation of ISO 9001:2015 has a positive and significant impact on customer satisfaction and the effect of implementing ISO 9001:2015 has a positive and significant impact in improving quality of service at PKU, UUM.Through mean and standard deviation tests, results show that tangible dimensions are the main dimensions of customer satisfaction while dimensions with low values are dimensions of responsiveness.Therefore, all aspects of service in PKU, UUM will be strengthened and all aspects of the weaknesses could be addressed to improve the service in order to maintain good quality services.

The influence of Herzberg’s motivator factor on employees’ organizational citizenship behaviour

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Noorlaila Yunus ◽  
Cairul Azwa Azimi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Civic Virtue ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Achievement Growth ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship

Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) has been widely studied across the boarders especially in the western countries. This workplace voluntary behaviour is associated with many predictors that may bring whether major, minor or negative influence towards the engagement of employees’ OCB. Basically, this study is focusing on motivation as the predictor or independent variable that influence employees’ engagement on the OCB (altruism, conscientiousness, courtesy, civic virtue and sportsmanship) behaviour. Herzberg’s motivator factor (achievement, advancement, recognition and growth) has been chosen as the independent variable. A total of 150 questionnaires were distributed conveniently to respondents. With 125 questionnaires returned, researcher was able to analyze the data based on the research questions and hypotheses developed. The findings showed moderate and weak, significant relationship between the variable excluding the relationship between independent variable and civic virtue and sportsmanship. Thus, Herzberg’s motivator factor was not a predictor to civic virtue and sportsmanship behaviour. However for the strongest predictor; achievement, growth and growth are strongly predicts the altruism, conscientiousness and courtesy behaviour respectively. However, with the absence of relationship between independent variable and civic virtue as well as sportsmanship, therefore the strongest predictor cannot be determined as the value recorded was below the criterion.

KONFLIK DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-440
Author(s):  
Santi Retno Sari
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Managerial Practices ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Job Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships to which leadership style (task and relations oriented leadership) moderate the impact of conflict on employee performance. Data were collected from 92 employees in different job levels. Partial least squares variance-based structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the relationship in the models. The results showed that task and relation conflict was associated with employee performance. The research findings also showed that leadership styles moderated the relationship between conflict and employee performance. This study offers implications for managerial practices. Practical implications and suggestions described in the paper Keywords: leadership style, conflict, performance.

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