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Publication date: 23 March 2022

Julie Rachel Adams-Guppy and Paul Simpson

The paper aims to examine the issue of potential disproportionality and racial profiling in s.163 traffic stops under the Road Traffic Act 1988, in light of recent media attention…

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Purpose

The paper aims to examine the issue of potential disproportionality and racial profiling in s.163 traffic stops under the Road Traffic Act 1988, in light of recent media attention and referral of cases to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper reviews the law, procedural use and reports of racial profiling in s.163 traffic stops within a context of research which presents a history of disproportionate use of police tactics against ethnic minorities and black people in particular. An international perspective is evaluated as a potential framework for analysing the role of ethnicity in traffic stops in England and Wales.

Findings

There is an absence of systematically recorded data on s.163 stops. There are also significant contextual differences between traffic and street stop searches. For these reasons, doubt is cast over the legitimacy of institutionalised racism generalisations and arguments are presented against the extrapolation from street stop searches to s.163 traffic stops.

Research limitations/implications

Implications for future research which take operational procedures and priorities into account, along with the realities of the context in which s.163 stops occur, are discussed. Importantly, the role of ethnicity may only become apparent after a traffic stop has been executed, and hence research is required into how ethnicity may mediate the interaction between police officer and driver.

Practical implications

Implications for the implementation of a national procedural requirement to record s.163 stops and the collection of evidence of racial profiling are highlighted.

Originality/value

This paper highlights practical implications for future policy, leadership and police culture considerations.

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Safer Communities, vol. 21 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1757-8043

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Publication date: 1 November 1988

Developed in the UK by Macpherson Pearl Paints and available now is the Trecoat‐2 PM mirror backing paint system. The new paint is the company's latest addition to the Trecoat…

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Developed in the UK by Macpherson Pearl Paints and available now is the Trecoat‐2 PM mirror backing paint system. The new paint is the company's latest addition to the Trecoat range, itself one of a comprehensive list of mirror backing paints ranges available from Macpherson.

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 17 no. 11
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

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Publication date: 1 March 1990

Dorking based firm, Carri‐Med Limited, manufacture and sell a scientific instrument known as the CSL Rheometer.

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Dorking based firm, Carri‐Med Limited, manufacture and sell a scientific instrument known as the CSL Rheometer.

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 19 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

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Publication date: 1 October 1989

Macpherson Woodfinishes, a division of Macpherson Paints and part of the Finnish multinational Kemira, has appointed Doug Rowson as technical product manager.

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Macpherson Woodfinishes, a division of Macpherson Paints and part of the Finnish multinational Kemira, has appointed Doug Rowson as technical product manager.

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 18 no. 10
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

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Publication date: 8 May 2009

Nareatha L. Studdard and George Munchus

The purpose of this research is to examine how entrepreneurs in new venture creations use social competence skills, such as proactive help‐seeking behaviours, to acquire knowledge.

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Purpose

The purpose of this research is to examine how entrepreneurs in new venture creations use social competence skills, such as proactive help‐seeking behaviours, to acquire knowledge.

Design/methodology/approach

An investigation is conducted into how entrepreneurs, in a new venture creation, acquire business and technical knowledge utilizing proactive help‐seeking behaviour. Social competence is operationalised as a construct dependent on a number of psychological and behavioural factors. As such, proactive help‐seeking behaviour suggests that individuals will recognise a deficiency in knowledge and actively search for possible solutions to solve the problem. However, there are social costs involved during the help‐seeking process. The level of social competence skill will impact the new venture because entrepreneurs do not want to appear incompetent, inferior, or dependent on another individual or organization in the environment.

Findings

It is theorised that entrepreneurs who proactively seek help will increase their acquisition of knowledge. However, individual autonomy, reputation of the help‐giver, and gender of the entrepreneur will moderate entrepreneurs to proactively seek help.

Originality/value

The value of the research is that it contributes to the body of literature that examines individual and firm level constructs to understand the question of why some entrepreneurs succeed while others fail. It specifically utilises the psychological construct, proactive help‐seeking behaviour, with the firm level construct, resource‐based view to understand firm formation and development.

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International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, vol. 15 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1355-2554

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Publication date: 1 February 1991

A new paint system, custom designed to meet the production requirements of MF Industrial's new £1 million‐plus spray plant for construction machines at Old Trafford, Manchester…

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A new paint system, custom designed to meet the production requirements of MF Industrial's new £1 million‐plus spray plant for construction machines at Old Trafford, Manchester, has been developed by Macpherson Industrial Coatings.

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 20 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

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International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, vol. 28 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1355-2554

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Publication date: 9 August 2018

Andrea Cardoni, John Dumay, Matteo Palmaccio and Domenico Celenza

The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of the entrepreneur in the knowledge transfer (KT) process of a start-up enterprise and the ways that role should change during…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of the entrepreneur in the knowledge transfer (KT) process of a start-up enterprise and the ways that role should change during the development phase to ensure mid-term business survival and growth.

Design/methodology/approach

An in-depth, qualitative case study of Birra Flea, an Italian Craft Brewery, is presented and analysed using Liyanage et al.’s (2009) framework to identify the key components of the KT process, including relevant knowledge, key actors, transfer steps and the criteria for assessing its effectiveness and success.

Findings

The entrepreneur played a fundamental and crucial role in the start-up process, acting as a selective and passionate broker for the KT process. As Birra Flea matures and moves into the development phase, the role of the entrepreneur as KT’s champion needs to be integrated and distributed throughout the organisation, with the entrepreneur serving as a performance controller.

Research limitations/implications

This study enriches the knowledge management literature by applying a framework designed to provide a general description of KT, with some modifications, to a single case study to demonstrate its effectiveness in differentiating types of knowledge and outlining how KT can be configured to support essential business functions in an SME.

Practical implications

The analysis systematises the KT mechanisms that govern the start-up phase of an award-winning SME, with suggestions for how to manage KT during the development phase. Seldom are practitioners given insight into the mechanics of a successful SME start-up; this analysis serves as a practical guide for those wishing to implement effective KT strategies to emulate Birra Flea’s success.

Originality/value

The world’s economy thrives on SMEs, yet many fail as start-ups before they even have a chance to reach the development phase, presenting a motivation to study the early stages of SMEs. This study addresses that gap with an in-depth theoretical analysis of successful, effective KT processes in an SME, along with practical implications to enhance the knowledge, experience and skills of the actors that sustain these vital economic enterprises.

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Business Process Management Journal, vol. 25 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1463-7154

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Publication date: 1 December 1997

Reynold J.S. Macpherson

Addresses briefly five complex issues in higher education: professional development spanning all categories of staff; the role of a centre of professional development (CPD) in…

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Addresses briefly five complex issues in higher education: professional development spanning all categories of staff; the role of a centre of professional development (CPD) in context; the philosophical framework and models within which a centre might operate; the role of a centre in strategic planning and policy formation, and the contribution that a CPD might make in assessing and enhancing quality. Develops four main arguments with regard to the CPD at the University of Auckland. The CPD should support continuous improvement, promote organizational learning, and provide policy and practical advice regarding the management of quality. It should conduct organizational research and development, primarily through international benchmarking. The CPD also needs to research the implications of information technology, especially in the reconstruction of teaching, research and organization. Above all it needs to understand its organizational role of helping to construct cultural networks of mutual moral obligations.

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International Journal of Educational Management, vol. 11 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0951-354X

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Publication date: 14 May 2024

Atif Baig, Robin Mann, James Lockhart and Wayne Macpherson

The purpose of this study is to address a critical gap in the existing literature on business excellence implementation. While various studies have examined different aspects of…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to address a critical gap in the existing literature on business excellence implementation. While various studies have examined different aspects of business excellence, there is still a lack of comprehensive research on the optimal organizational excellence architecture (OEA) for an award-winning business excellence journey. The absence of a unified framework has led to inconsistent practices across organizations. The aim of this research based on data collected from 50 organizations across 17 countries is to address this gap and present a refined OEA model.

Design/methodology/approach

This study employed quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Member organizations from the Global Excellence Model (GEM) Council participated through an online survey administered via the Qualtrics software platform. Quantitative data were analyzed using the SPSS and Microsoft Excel software tools, while content analysis techniques were applied to the qualitative data to gain detailed insights.

Findings

The findings refine and extend the OEA model. These contributions lead to a refined OEA definition and open avenues for future research, enriching the current understanding of BE implementation.

Originality/value

This study introduces a novel concept of OEA to the literature on business excellence implementation. The refined OEA model provides a fresh perspective on the critical components necessary for an award-winning business excellence journey. This research offers significant value to both practitioners and academics by presenting a unified approach to BE implementation, effectively addressing the previously identified gap in BE research.

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