Reconceptualising moderation in asynchronous online discussions using grounded theory (2010)
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Vlachopoulos, P., & Cowan, J. (2010). Reconceptualising moderation in asynchronous online discussions using grounded theory. Distance Education, 31, 23-36. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587911003724611

This paper reports a grounded theory study of e-moderation of asynchronous online discussions, to explore the processes by which tutors in higher education decide when and how to e-moderate. It aims to construct a theory of e-moderation based on some... Read More about Reconceptualising moderation in asynchronous online discussions using grounded theory.

Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom (2010)
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Foster, A. P., Skuse, A. M., Higgins, R. J., Barrett, D. C., Philbey, A. W., Thomson, J. R., …Day, M. J. (2010). Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 142, 336-340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2009.10.001

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) was diagnosed in eight calves from four farms in the United Kingdom on the basis of clinical, histological and ultrastructural findings. In three affected herds, pedigree Simmental bulls had been mated with Simmental-cross... Read More about Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom.

Choices of approaches in e-moderation: conclusions from a grounded theory study (2010)
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Vlachopoulos, P., & Cowan, J. (2010). Choices of approaches in e-moderation: conclusions from a grounded theory study. Active learning in higher education, 11, 213-224. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469787410379684

Much has been published in recent years about the desirable nature of facilitated interactions in on-line discussions with educational purposes. However little has been reported about the roles which tutors actually adopt in real life learning contex... Read More about Choices of approaches in e-moderation: conclusions from a grounded theory study.

Dubai's tourism industry and its societal impact: social implications and sustainable challenges (2010)
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Stephenson, M. L., & Ali-Knight, J. (2010). Dubai's tourism industry and its societal impact: social implications and sustainable challenges. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, 8(4), 278-292. https://doi.org/10.1080/14766825.2010.521248

This paper initially outlines the principles and strategies underpinning Dubai's ambitious plans to develop a rather unique destination of international distinction. The discussion, however, recognises the challenges presented by the global economic... Read More about Dubai's tourism industry and its societal impact: social implications and sustainable challenges.

Human Resource Development and Society: Human Resource Development’s Role in Embedding Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Ethics in Organizations (2010)
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Garavan, T. N., & McGuire, D. (2010). Human Resource Development and Society: Human Resource Development’s Role in Embedding Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Ethics in Organizations. Advances in developing human resources, 12(5), 487

Human resource development (HRD) is increasingly expected to play a facilitative role in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and ethics in organizations. However, there is also significant skepticism concerning HRD’s ability to mak... Read More about Human Resource Development and Society: Human Resource Development’s Role in Embedding Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Ethics in Organizations.

Closing Comments: A Call to Action (2010)
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McGuire, D., & Garavan, T. N. (2010). Closing Comments: A Call to Action. Advances in developing human resources, 12(5), 614-616. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422310394435

To date, the field of HRD has largely focused on individuals and organisations and has not devoted sufficient attention to its social role and impact. This concluding article calls on the HRD community to take a more active role in shaping sustainabi... Read More about Closing Comments: A Call to Action.

Conceptualizing the Behavioral Barriers to CSR and CS in Organizations: A Typology of HRD Interventions (2010)
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Garavan, T. N., Heraty, N., Rock, A., & Dalton, E. (2010). Conceptualizing the Behavioral Barriers to CSR and CS in Organizations: A Typology of HRD Interventions. Advances in developing human resources, 12(5), 587-613. https://doi.org/10.1177/15234223103

A considerable body of research exists on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate sustainability (CS). However, there is significantly less on the influence of employees on the adoption of CSR and CS initiatives. Given the centrality of e... Read More about Conceptualizing the Behavioral Barriers to CSR and CS in Organizations: A Typology of HRD Interventions.

Festival management innovation and failure (2010)
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Carlsen, J., Andersson, T. D., Ali‐Knight, J., Jaeger, K., & Taylor, R. (2010). Festival management innovation and failure. International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 1(2), 120-131. https://doi.org/10.1108/17852951011056900

Purpose – The paper seeks to examine the concepts, types and implications of festival innovation and failure. Design/methodology/approach – A review of extant literature is undertaken and examples of innovation and failure in three festivals are... Read More about Festival management innovation and failure.

Developing the ability for making evaluative judgements (2010)
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Cowan, J. (2010). Developing the ability for making evaluative judgements. Teaching in Higher Education, 15(3), 323-334. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562510903560036

It is suggested that a more specific emphasis should be placed in undergraduate education on the explicit development of the ability to make evaluative judgements. This higher level cognitive ability is highlighted as the foundation for much sound an... Read More about Developing the ability for making evaluative judgements.

Practitioner talk: the changing textscape of HRM and emergence of HR business partnership (2010)
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Keegan, A., & Francis, H. (2010). Practitioner talk: the changing textscape of HRM and emergence of HR business partnership. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 21, 873-898. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585191003729341

It has been evident for some time in mainstream HRM writing, that HR work is largely framed as a business issue, accelerated by new developments in technology and increasing pressures being placed on the function to enhance its contribution to the or... Read More about Practitioner talk: the changing textscape of HRM and emergence of HR business partnership.

Exploring the contribution of workplace learning to an HRD strategy in the Scottish legal profession (2010)
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Watson, S., & Harmel-Law, A. (2010). Exploring the contribution of workplace learning to an HRD strategy in the Scottish legal profession. Journal of European industrial training, 34, 7-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090591011010280

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the relevance of human resource development (HRD) for law firms in the UK. It examines how the characteristics of legal professional practice in the UK, including the partnership structure, long est... Read More about Exploring the contribution of workplace learning to an HRD strategy in the Scottish legal profession.