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Publication date: 16 September 2024

Judith von der Heyde, Florian Eßer and Sylvia Jäde

In this chapter, practice-theoretical perspectives on the production of gender and childhood are extended by the theory of new materialism. A practice-theoretical view of…

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In this chapter, practice-theoretical perspectives on the production of gender and childhood are extended by the theory of new materialism. A practice-theoretical view of masculinity(ies) radicalises the concept of doing gender and thereby makes it possible to show that gender is always co-produced as part of other complexes of praxes. Thus, the connection between masculinity(ies) and youth cultural praxes can be discussed. The chapter first elaborates theoretically the connections between masculinity and childhood research. We will explore how these theoretical and methodological thoughts might be used in empirical research on masculinity(ies) and boyhood by referring to our own study on children and young people riding stunt scooters in a medium-sized city in north-west Germany.

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Debating Childhood Masculinities
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ISBN: 978-1-80455-390-9

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Publication date: 1 March 1997

David C. Whalley, Samjid H. Mannan and David J. Williams

Presents some experimental and theoretical results from research exploring the design rules and relevant process parameters in the assembly of electronic components using…

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Presents some experimental and theoretical results from research exploring the design rules and relevant process parameters in the assembly of electronic components using anisotropic conductive adhesive materials. The experimental configurations studies have geometries representative of flip‐chip and micro ball grid array chip scale packaging. Evaluates a range of materials combinations, including (random filled) adhesive materials based on both thermoplastic and thermo‐setting resin systems, combined with both glass reinforced polymer printed circuit board and silver palladium thick film on ceramic substrate materials. Also presents a summary of assembly experiments which have been conducted using a specially developed instrumented assembly system. This test rig allows the measurement of the process temperatures and pressures and their relationship with the consequent bondline thickness reduction and conductivity development. Finally summarizes the capabilities of models which have been developed of the assembly process and of the final joint properties.

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Assembly Automation, vol. 17 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0144-5154

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Publication date: 13 May 2024

Hannah Lohrmann and Henning Tirrel

This study aims to uncover the theoretical role and the effects of mindfulness on psychological strain as well as job satisfaction among young German employees. The study took…

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Purpose

This study aims to uncover the theoretical role and the effects of mindfulness on psychological strain as well as job satisfaction among young German employees. The study took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a stressful time for German employees. Thus, the role of mindfulness should be explained.

Design/methodology/approach

A sample of 198 participants was used for analysing the relationships by applying partial least squares structural equal modelling.

Findings

This study highlights that, in the working context, mindfulness was statistically significantly and negatively related to psychological strain (ß = −0.498, p < 0.000) and positively as well as statistically significantly related to job satisfaction (ß = 0.263, p < 0.000). Furthermore, psychological strain is negatively but statistically significant related to job satisfaction (ß = −0.207, p < 0.017). Additionally, psychological strain mediates the relationship between mindfulness and job satisfaction positively and significantly (ß = 0.103, p < 0.026).

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This study contributes by firstly setting up a conceptual model that explicitly uncovers the paramount importance of mindfulness at work in relation to job satisfaction. Moreover, the authors contribute by highlighting that psychological strain is negatively affected by mindfulness. To the best of the authors knowledge, this is the first study examining this interplay and setting up a new conceptual model.

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International Journal of Organizational Analysis, vol. 33 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1934-8835

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Publication date: 16 September 2019

Snejina Michailova and Dana L. Ott

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Talent Management in Small Advanced Economies
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ISBN: 978-1-78973-450-8

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Publication date: 4 December 2020

Mitja Kovac and Ann-Sophie Vandenberghe

This chapter provides comments and suggestions to the lawmaker, and especially to economic policy-makers in the field of the optimal regulatory framework and implementation of…

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This chapter provides comments and suggestions to the lawmaker, and especially to economic policy-makers in the field of the optimal regulatory framework and implementation of sustainable practices. The main findings are as follows: (1) degradation of the rule of law in several European Union (EU) Member States and constant political undermining of the legal institutions represent the main threat for the implementation of sustainable practices and development; (2) the golden regulatory rule of thumb provides that regulatory intervention is suggested merely in cases of market failures under the condition that the costs of such intervention do not exceed the benefits; (3) over-regulation might impede implementation of sustainable practices, distort the operation of the market, undermine productivity, diminish growth and social wealth and consequently also sustainability; (4) efficiency and wealth maximization should be the lawmaker’s leading normative principle in designing the legal framework that will enable effective implementation of sustainable practices; (5) the efficient level of harmonization or subsidiarity of decision-making in the EU urges for a rigorous investigation of costs and benefits of the EU top-down harmonization policies which should lead to a better, efficient vertical allocation of sustainability agenda between EU and the Member States; and (6) The Reflection Paper on Sustainable Development Goals – “Towards a Sustainable Europe in 2030” – represents an effective institutional framework in pursue of the overall sustainability targets.

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Challenges on the Path Toward Sustainability in Europe
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ISBN: 978-1-80043-972-6

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Publication date: 23 August 2017

Marian Thunnissen and Eva Gallardo-Gallardo

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Talent Management in Practice
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ISBN: 978-1-78714-597-9

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Publication date: 24 July 2023

Alexandru V. Roman, Ivana Naumovska and Jerayr Haleblian

Corporate crime is prevalent and imposes enormous costs on society, yet our understanding of its antecedents remains poor, especially in relation to executive characteristics. In…

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Corporate crime is prevalent and imposes enormous costs on society, yet our understanding of its antecedents remains poor, especially in relation to executive characteristics. In this study, we examine the influence of CEO childhood social class on corporate crime. Using a unique data set of CEOs at the largest US corporations, we consider CEO childhood background and develop the argument individuals raised in middle-class families have a greater disposition to commit wrongdoing within the corporations they lead. Specifically, growing up middle-class leaves a lasting status-anxiety imprint, which increases the tendency to engage in corporate crime to preserve or enhance social status. Furthermore, we show two status-anxiety-minimizing factors – Ivy League education and membership in a prominent golf club – weaken the effect of middle-class upbringing on corporate crime. Our findings suggest childhood social class has significant explanatory power for executive behavior and corporate outcomes.

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Organizational Wrongdoing as the “Foundational” Grand Challenge: Definitions and Antecedents
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ISBN: 978-1-83753-279-7

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Publication date: 10 July 2006

Craig Enders, Samantha Dietz, Marjorie Montague and Jennifer Dixon

Missing data are a pervasive problem in special education research. The purpose of this chapter is to provide researchers with an overview of two “modern” alternatives for…

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Missing data are a pervasive problem in special education research. The purpose of this chapter is to provide researchers with an overview of two “modern” alternatives for handling missing data, full information maximum likelihood (FIML) and multiple imputation (MI). These techniques are currently considered to be the methodological “state of the art”, and generally provide more accurate parameter estimates than the traditional methods that are still common in published educational studies. The chapter begins with an overview of missing data theory, and provides brief descriptions of some traditional missing data techniques and their requisite assumptions. Detailed descriptions of FIML and MI are given, and the chapter concludes with an analytic example from a longitudinal study of depression.

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Applications of Research Methodology
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ISBN: 978-0-76231-295-5

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Publication date: 19 July 2018

Patrick Kraus, Bernd Britzelmaier, Peter Stokes and Neil Moore

The overall goal of this chapter is to critique the purported business case for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, which persists as a major contentious…

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Purpose

The overall goal of this chapter is to critique the purported business case for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, which persists as a major contentious force in convincing companies to become more sustainable. Extant literature on sustainability, CSR and Socially Responsible Investments (SRIs) generally tends to focus on company perspectives decision-making and approaches. This chapter considers an alternative and under-developed perspective and examines CSR from a consumer/public perspective situated in a German context.

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This chapter builds a comprehensive literature review and employs a research philosophical point of view underpinned by a social constructionist stance. It examines indicators and attitudes towards sustainability and sustainable consumption together with socially responsible investments and considers whether the buying patterns of German consumers may serve as a rationalisation for a potential business case for CSR and sustainability.

Findings

While the awareness of consumers of CSR in Germany towards sustainability tends to be generally relatively prima facie high, it is nevertheless noticeable that German consumers are predominately reluctant to pay a price premium for product possessing a superior sustainability performance. From the alternative lens of SRIs, rather than being a replete and widespread phenomenon, they are still largely a niche market. For these reasons, the potential for the existence of a business case for sustainability, CSR and SRIs tends in reality to be low, in spite of some populist or survey reports and perceptions.

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The chapter links a consumer perspective with the business case for CSR. Moreover, it focuses on the German context which tends to be underrepresented in international research.

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The Critical State of Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe
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ISBN: 978-1-78756-149-6

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Publication date: 20 February 2017

Heiko Gewald and Leonie Schäfer

The purpose of this study is to derive a prioritized list of the present and future topics that sourcing managers in large companies are mostly concerned with using a rigorous…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to derive a prioritized list of the present and future topics that sourcing managers in large companies are mostly concerned with using a rigorous methodological approach.

Design/methodology/approach

The Delphi method was chosen to derive the list. An initial list of topics was compiled based on a literature review combined with the results of an expert panel. This input was prioritized and extended by sourcing managers over three iterations.

Findings

The findings indicate that outsourcing remains a hot topic, even after almost 25 years of academic research. The authors identified four clusters where outsourcing scholars who are interested to provide insights and guidance for practitioners should focus their attention: managerial decisions (selection of the right partner and ability of the company to outsource parts of their business), managing the service provider (governance issues and relationship management and alignment), managerial responsibilities (integrated risk management and adherence to regulation and compliance) and increased flexibility (cloud computing and multi-vendor arrangements).

Research limitations/implications

The findings are only directly transferrable to large companies using experienced sourcing managers in Germany.

Originality/value

The findings may serve as input in formulating a research agenda which helps to align scholars’ focus and practitioners’ problems.

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Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing, vol. 10 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2398-5364

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