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The determinants of the demand for life insurance in an emerging economy – the case of China (2003)
Journal Article
Hwang, T., & Gao, S. S. (2003). The determinants of the demand for life insurance in an emerging economy – the case of China. Managerial Finance, 29(5/6), 82-96. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074350310768779

In the past two decades, many emerging economies have been witnessed the strong growth of their life insurance industry. While research in the demand for life insurance has attracted much attention since the 1960s, most studies have focused on cross-... Read More about The determinants of the demand for life insurance in an emerging economy – the case of China.

The influences of Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism in Chinese accounting history (2003)
Journal Article
Gao, S. S., & Handley-Schachler, M. (2003). The influences of Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism in Chinese accounting history. Accounting history review, 13(1), 41-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585200210164566d

This paper attempts to examine the influences of Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism on the evolution of Chinese accounting before recent accounting reforms commencing in the 1980s. Chinese cultural variables (e.g. Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, et... Read More about The influences of Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism in Chinese accounting history.

Self Assessment: use at operational level to promote continuous improvement. (2003)
Journal Article
MacKerron, G., Masson, R., & McGlynn, M. (2003). Self Assessment: use at operational level to promote continuous improvement. Production Planning and Control, 14(1), 82-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/0953728021000080979

The European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Excellence 2000 Model is widely adopted by organizations as a means of self-assessment to enhance performance. This self-assessment has focussed mainly on the company or strategic level, but it is... Read More about Self Assessment: use at operational level to promote continuous improvement..

Childcare: An investigation of labour market issues. (2003)
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Thomson, E., Campbell, J., & Scott, G. (2003). Childcare: An investigation of labour market issues. Regional Studies, 37(9), 957-967. https://doi.org/10.1080/0034340032000143940

Over recent years the UK government and the Scottish Executive have demonstrated a commitment to the development of childcare services through the use of both supply and demand subsidies. This paper reviews the rationale for the UK National Childcare... Read More about Childcare: An investigation of labour market issues..

Predicting hotel managers’ turnover cognitions (2003)
Journal Article
Carbery, R., Garavan, T. N., O'Brien, F., & McDonnell, J. (2003). Predicting hotel managers’ turnover cognitions. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 18(7), 649-679. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683940310502377

This paper reports the findings of a study which tested a model that predicts the turnover cognitions of hotel managers. Several predictor variables of turnover intentions were identified: perceived psychological contract breach and felt violation;... Read More about Predicting hotel managers’ turnover cognitions.

A unique working environment: health, sickness and absence management in UK call centres. (2003)
Journal Article
Taylor, P., Baldry, C., Bain, P., & Ellis, V. (2003). A unique working environment: health, sickness and absence management in UK call centres. Work, Employment and Society, 17(3), 435-458. https://doi.org/10.1177/09500170030173002

This article fills an important gap in our knowledge of call centres by focusing specifically on occupational ill-health. We document the recent emergence of health and safety concerns, assess the responses of employers and the Health and Safety Exec... Read More about A unique working environment: health, sickness and absence management in UK call centres..

Issues and trends in computerisation within UK primary health care (2003)
Journal Article
Pemberton, J., Buehring, A., Stonehouse, G., Simpson, L., & Purves, I. (2003). Issues and trends in computerisation within UK primary health care. Logistics Information Management, 16(3/4), 181-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576050310483522

This paper charts the technological developments that have taken place within primary health care during the last 20 years, drawing upon previous research and presenting new survey findings on the current state of computerisation. The survey reveals... Read More about Issues and trends in computerisation within UK primary health care.

Can the private finance initiative be used in emerging economies? – lessons from the UK’s successes and failures (2003)
Journal Article
Handley-Schachler, M., & Gao, S. S. (2003). Can the private finance initiative be used in emerging economies? – lessons from the UK’s successes and failures. Managerial Finance, 29(5/6), 36-51. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074350310768742

The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) introduced in the UK in 1992 has provided the framework for the completion of a large number of capital projects managed by public sector bodies. The objectives of the PFI included the promotion of greater efficie... Read More about Can the private finance initiative be used in emerging economies? – lessons from the UK’s successes and failures.

Workplace learning and the employment relationship in the public sector (2003)
Journal Article
Rainbird, H., & Munro, A. (2003). Workplace learning and the employment relationship in the public sector. Human Resource Management Journal, 13(2), 30-44. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-8583.2003.tb00089.x

Training that is relevant to employers is not necessarily enriching for employees, especially those on the lower salary scales. The authors argue that the analysis of training and development needs to be understood in the context of the employment re... Read More about Workplace learning and the employment relationship in the public sector.

HRD: working at the boundaries and interfaces of organisations (2003)
Journal Article
McCarthy, A., Garavan, T., & O’Toole, T. (2003). HRD: working at the boundaries and interfaces of organisations. Journal of European industrial training, 27(2/3/4), 58-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590310468886

This paper argues that human resource development (HRD) can make an important contribution in facilitating the effective management of boundaries and interfaces in organisations. Organisations are increasingly required to network and collaborate bot... Read More about HRD: working at the boundaries and interfaces of organisations.

Tackling social exclusion at third level: A profile of participants on access programmes (2003)
Journal Article
McGuire, D., Collins, M. L., & Garavan, T. N. (2003). Tackling social exclusion at third level: A profile of participants on access programmes. Irish Educational Studies, 22(1), 41-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/0332331030220107

Abstract There is considerable evidence of substantial class inequalities in the education system in Ireland. Studies point to the overemphasis on academic achievement leading to an under‐representation of certain class groups at third level institu... Read More about Tackling social exclusion at third level: A profile of participants on access programmes.

Creating intellectual capital: a Habermasian community of practice (CoP) introduction (2003)
Journal Article
O’Donnell, D., Porter, G., McGuire, D., Garavan, T. N., Heffernan, M., & Cleary, P. (2003). Creating intellectual capital: a Habermasian community of practice (CoP) introduction. Journal of European industrial training, 27(2/3/4), 80-87. https://doi.org

John Seely Brown notes that context must be added to data and information to produce meaning. To move forward, Brown suggests, we must not merely look ahead but we must also learn to “look around” because learning occurs when members of a community... Read More about Creating intellectual capital: a Habermasian community of practice (CoP) introduction.

The influences on Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism in Chinese accounting history (2003)
Journal Article
Gao, S. S., & Handley-Schachler, M. (2003). The influences on Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism in Chinese accounting history. Accounting, business & financial history, 13(1), 41-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585200210164566d

This paper attempts to examine the influences of Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism on the evolution of Chinese accounting before recent accounting reforms commencing in the 1980s. Chinese cultural variables (e.g. Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, et... Read More about The influences on Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism in Chinese accounting history.

Developing added value skills within an academic programme through work‐based learning (2003)
Journal Article
Falconer, S., & Pettigrew, M. (2003). Developing added value skills within an academic programme through work‐based learning. International Journal of Manpower, 24(1), 48-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437720310464963

This paper examines the extent to which the softer or transferable skills that are apparently sought by firms are developed through work‐based learning. The study is a pilot study, as it is restricted to the experience of students and graduates of a... Read More about Developing added value skills within an academic programme through work‐based learning.

Labour market deregulation, 'flexibility' and innovation (2003)
Journal Article
Michie, J., & Sheehan, M. (2003). Labour market deregulation, 'flexibility' and innovation. Cambridge Journal of Economics, 27(1), 123-143. https://doi.org/10.1093/cje/27.1.123

Labour ‘flexibility’ is often portrayed as important to competitive success. Using evidence from an original survey of UK firms, this paper investigates the relationships between firms' use of, on the one hand, various flexible work practices, human... Read More about Labour market deregulation, 'flexibility' and innovation.