Sheng Wang, David B. Greenberger, Raymond A. Noe and Jinyan Fan
This chapter discusses how attachment theory, a theory that provides insight into the processes through which psychological and emotional bonds are developed in relationships, can…
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This chapter discusses how attachment theory, a theory that provides insight into the processes through which psychological and emotional bonds are developed in relationships, can be useful for understanding mentoring relationships. We develop a conceptual model emphasizing how attachment-related constructs and their relationships with mentors’ and protégés’ behaviors and emotions influence each phase of a mentoring relationship. Recognizing reciprocity in the mentoring process, the model also explains how the interpersonal dynamics of the mentor–protégé relationship influence the benefits gained by both partners. Propositions for future research on mentoring relationships are provided. We contend that examining mentoring through the lens of attachment theory can increase our understanding of the underlying factors or mechanisms that determine individuals’ involvement in mentoring relationships and differentiate successful from unsuccessful mentoring relationships. The research and practical implications are discussed.
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Background to the Design Development of the Hawker Siddeley 748 leading to the Series 2 aircraft, with an Outline of its Principal Features. TO build and produce an aircraft which…
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Background to the Design Development of the Hawker Siddeley 748 leading to the Series 2 aircraft, with an Outline of its Principal Features. TO build and produce an aircraft which is cheaper than its competitors, has higher performance and sufficient market appeal to enable it to sell in large quantities, was the aim stated in the directive which heralded A. V. Roe's re‐entry into the field of civil aviation. For many years the Company (now the Avro Whitworth Division of Hawker Siddeley Aviation) had concentrated on military types of aeroplanes, but when the Sandys White Paper on Defence appeared in 1957, with its forecast of no more manned military aircraft, the Avro design team began to examine the possibility of building a civil transport.
Chau‐kiu Cheung and Andrew Chi‐fai Chan
Because of the paucity of information about what and how Chinese leadership styles contribute to organizational success, this study aims to elucidate Chinese leadership styles…
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Purpose
Because of the paucity of information about what and how Chinese leadership styles contribute to organizational success, this study aims to elucidate Chinese leadership styles with reference to Confucian and Daoist schemata, relate them to organizational success, and explicate the relationships by exploring a grounded theory.
Design/methodology/approach
To obtain such knowledge, this study applies a grounded theory approach to analyzing interview data from 11 Hong Kong Chinese CEOs.
Findings
Results delineated the Chinese leadership styles based on relationship building, virtuous practice, hierarchical and centralized organization, and humility and self‐effacement. These practices were conducive to trust, cooperation, competence, and other achievements in the staff. The contributions of the Chinese leadership styles tend to reflect a security theory in that sustaining followers' security appears to mediate leadership practices and their outcomes.
Originality/value
Because the tradition of Confucian and Daoist teachings can be a basis for successful Chinese leadership styles, the teachings can still be valuable for leadership development today.
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Rituraj Raut, Savitri Jadhav and Nathrao B. Jadhav
The purpose of this study is to offer a better and more effective hexacopter design for a 3 kg payload using finite element analysis (FEA), facilitating the use of different…
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to offer a better and more effective hexacopter design for a 3 kg payload using finite element analysis (FEA), facilitating the use of different materials for different components that too without compromising strength.
Design/methodology/approach
A 3D computer-aided design (CAD) model of a hexacopter with a regular hexagonal frame is presented. Furthermore, a finite element model is developed to perform a structural analysis and determine Von Mises stress and strain values along with deformations of different components of the proposed hexacopter design.
Findings
The results establish that carbon fibre outperforms acrylonitrile butadiene (ABS) with respect to deformations. Within the permissible limits of the stress and strain values, both carbon fiber and ABS are suggested for different components. Thus, a proposed hexacopter offers lighter weight, high strength and low cost.
Originality/value
The use of different materials for different components is suggested by making use of static structural analysis. This encourages new research work and helps in developing new applications of hexacopter, and it has never been reported in literature. The suggested materials for the components of the hexacopter will prove to be suitable considering weight, strength and cost.
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Brian Patrick Green and Guangcheng Wang
Most universities have relied on student evaluations as a source of evidence in their assessment of teaching performance. However, a complete evaluation of all dimensions of a…
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Most universities have relied on student evaluations as a source of evidence in their assessment of teaching performance. However, a complete evaluation of all dimensions of a faculty member's teaching requires multiple sources of evidence. The purpose of this chapter is to identify the sources of evidence that accounting chairs report they currently use to assess teaching. Calderon and Green first examined this issue in their 1997 study. However, their results may be outdated due to changes in accreditation requirements, teaching delivery methods, and the continued evolution of assessment tools. Responding department chairs report that peer observation followed by course syllabus, exams given in class, and instructor course notes are the most frequently used evidence types, with an average of 3.16 sources beyond student evaluations. The source and quantity of evidence vary across different types of institutions. While Calderon and Green reported that most schools use ad hoc and subjective sources of evidence, respondents in this study focus more on instructor-supplied materials and direct evidence from inside the classroom.
In this chapter, I trace Arizona's prison siting and construction history to examine how cultural norms and traditions, economics, political prerogatives, and notions about the…
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In this chapter, I trace Arizona's prison siting and construction history to examine how cultural norms and traditions, economics, political prerogatives, and notions about the prison's purpose shape how such institutions are conceived, planned, and realized over time. By looking longitudinally at how prisons have come to be – as physical entities – in one locale, I reveal both the continuities and changes in the underlying meaning of the prison. In doing so, I aim to contribute to a broader understanding of the process of late modern penal change, especially the proliferation of prison building in the past 30 years.
Robert P. Robinson and Jordan Bell
The purpose of this study is to analyze the first major federal education policy, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and the most recent federal policy, the Every…
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to analyze the first major federal education policy, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and the most recent federal policy, the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, through a Black critical theory (BlackCrit) lens to understand better how these educational policies have served as antiblack projects. Furthermore, this study locates examples of educational Freedom Dreams in the past and present to imagine new possibilities in Black education.
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By analyzing education policy documents and history through BlackCrit methods, the authors expose how education policy is inherently an antiblack project. Freedom Dreams catalyze possibilities for future education.
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The data confirms that while these policies purport equity and accountability in education, they, in practice, exacerbate antiblackness through inequitably mandated standardized testing, distributed funding and policed schooling.
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This paper applies BlackCrit analysis of education policy to reimagine Black educational possibilities.
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Arif Mohd Khah and Masroor Ahmad
The debate surrounding whether fiscal actions are responsible for inflation has been a central focus in macro-public finance. In this regard, the present study makes a novel…
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Purpose
The debate surrounding whether fiscal actions are responsible for inflation has been a central focus in macro-public finance. In this regard, the present study makes a novel attempt to assess the nexus between fiscal deficit and inflation in the presence of output growth, trade openness and money supply using a balanced panel dataset from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) economies.
Design/methodology/approach
In conducting the empirical analysis, the study initially addresses the issues of cross-section dependency, heterogeneous slope coefficients and nonstationarity. The assessment of long-run cointegration was carried out by using novel third-generation cointegration tests introduced by Westerlund and Edgerton (2008) and Banerjee and Carrion-i-Silvestre (2017). The authors utilise the advanced and latest estimation technique, the cross-section augmented autoregressive-distributed lag (CS-ARDL) model, for long-run and short-run analyses. Finally, to investigate the causal relationship between fiscal deficit and inflation within a panel framework, this study employs the novel test (JKS) introduced by Juodis et al. (2021).
Findings
Using recent econometric tests, the study validates the existence of cross-sectional dependency and slope heterogeneity. The results of the third-generation cointegration test by Westerlund and Edgerton (2008) and Banerjee and Carrion-i-Silvestre (2017) show that the variables are cointegrated in the long run. The CS-ARDL model revealed a positive relationship between inflation and fiscal deficit. The implication of this finding suggests that the fiscal deficit plays an inflationary role in BRICS economies. Finally, the JKS causality test results found a bi-directional causal association between fiscal deficit and inflation.
Practical implications
The findings suggest several significant policy recommendations. It is recommended that a well-executed fiscal consolidation strategy be adopted to attain sound fiscal health and lower inflation. A disciplined fiscal approach is not only vital for effective monetary policy but also essential for maintaining macroeconomic stability. Monetary authorities must establish credible practices to effectively manage the macroeconomic system, and policy stances should align with the specific needs of the economy. The bidirectional causality between fiscal deficit and inflation suggests that relying solely on fiscal measures is inadequate for managing inflationary pressures or stabilising fiscal balances. Thus, a more comprehensive approach is required, including measures such as sustaining economic growth, reducing import dependency, diversifying exports and ensuring exchange rate stability.
Originality/value
Numerous empirical studies have explored the link between fiscal deficit and inflation. However, most research studies within BRICS economies have focused on individual countries rather than considering the group as a whole. This limited scope may fail to capture the unique characteristics and interactions within these economies. To the best of the author’s knowledge, the present study is the first attempt to examine the issue from a panel perspective across BRICS economies. The methodological novelty of the present study is that it represents the first attempt, at least within emerging market economies, to investigate the nexus between fiscal deficit and inflation using second- and third-generation econometric models. From a policy perspective, the authors highlight that BRICS economies must prioritise fiscal discipline through measures such as reducing unproductive expenditure and improving tax collection. Close coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities is essential to ensuring that monetary policy supports fiscal consolidation efforts while maintaining price stability.