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Publication date: 5 September 2016

Olga Chapa and Yong J. Wang

The purpose of this study is to explore pre-employment college graduates’ relocation tendencies based on a research framework built upon gender and cultural theories.

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore pre-employment college graduates’ relocation tendencies based on a research framework built upon gender and cultural theories.

Design/methodology/approach

Relocation decisions were analyzed based on 208 college graduates enrolled in public universities in Texas, USA.

Findings

The relocation decision-making by college graduates differ from that for corporate employees described in previous research. First, the willingness to relocate increases as the college graduates mature. Second, gender difference in the willingness to relocate is non-significant because of the same expected norms for both genders. Instead, psychological gender affiliation, such as self-perceived masculinity, makes a difference in relocation decisions. Third, family-related variables, such as marital status and parenthood, do not influence college graduates’ relocation decisions. Last, cultural groups do not exhibit any overall significant differences.

Research limitations/implications

The findings provide new and complementary knowledge over previous relocation studies.

Practical implications

The findings enhance the understanding of career choices made by college graduates in their early career, offering valuable managerial implications in crafting staffing strategies and improving human resource management for organizations in today’s fast-changing, vibrant multi-cultural environment.

Originality/value

The study is focused on pre-employment relocation decision-making by college graduates from different demographic backgrounds. The study fills a major research void in relocation studies by clarifying the relocation patterns of new employees graduating from college.

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International Journal of Organizational Analysis, vol. 24 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1934-8835

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Publication date: 15 June 2012

Kevin W. Cruthirds, Valerie L. Wang, Yong J. Wang and Jie Wei

The purpose of this study was to conduct a content analysis of humor styles used in US and Mexican television advertising.

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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to conduct a content analysis of humor styles used in US and Mexican television advertising.

Design/methodology/approach

A total of 97 television commercials broadcasted by major US and Mexican national television networks were classified under the four humor styles described by Martin et al.

Findings

Humor styles used in television advertising significantly differ between the two countries. US commercials use more affiliative, aggressive, and self‐defeating humor than do Mexican advertisements, while self‐enhancing humor is the predominant humor style of Mexican commercials and is used more frequently in Mexico when compared to the USA.

Practical implications

The findings reveal the frequency and types of humorous television commercials used in the USA and Mexico.

Originality/value

The study suggests that cultural differences should be taken into consideration when humorous advertising is used across borders.

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Marketing Intelligence & Planning, vol. 30 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-4503

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Publication date: 10 August 2015

Miguel A. Baeza and Yong J. Wang

– The purpose of this paper is to examine the dimensionality of emic (culturally specific) organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) of Mexican professionals.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the dimensionality of emic (culturally specific) organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) of Mexican professionals.

Design/methodology/approach

This study considered the collectivistic cultural background of Mexican professional employees and developed a framework based on the emic (culturally specific) dimensions of OCB.

Findings

Based on exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, the authors find that the emic OCB of Mexican professionals is characterized by five dimensions: collegial harmony, organizational camaraderie, professional development, organizational faithfulness, and protecting company resources.

Originality/value

The findings also offer incremental contributions to OCB research. In order to correctly capture the entire phenomena of OCB in different cultures, researchers often focus on the emic (specific/cultural unique) approach. Along this vein, the authors identified the Mexican OCB dimensions in an emic approach.

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Journal of Management Development, vol. 34 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0262-1711

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Publication date: 11 November 2014

Brianna Rea, Yong J. Wang and Jason Stoner

The purpose of this study is to investigate differences in consumer reactions to high- versus low-equity brands in terms of consumer attitude toward the brand, involvement with…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate differences in consumer reactions to high- versus low-equity brands in terms of consumer attitude toward the brand, involvement with the brand, company credibility and consumer purchase intentions.

Design/methodology/approach

Experimental procedure is conducted to test three hypotheses using 317 consumer participants. The experiment is carried out comparing a high-equity personal computer (PC) brand and a low-equity PC brand involved in product-harm crisis.

Findings

The results indicate that, in the case of product-harm crisis, negative consumer perceptions regardless of brand equity level; less negative perceptions for a high-equity brand than for a low-equity brand; and smaller loss in consumer perceptions for a high-equity brand than for a low-equity brand.

Research limitations/implications

The findings highlight the importance of brand equity in crisis management explained by covariation theory of attributions.

Practical implications

Although product-harm crisis is inevitable for many firms, continuous investment in brand equity can mitigate the negative consequences.

Originality/value

Product-harm crisis can pose serious consequences for firms on both financial and intangible dimensions. Given the occurrence of numerous product-harm crises involving both reputable and less known brands, it is important to consider potential influences of brand equity on consumer reactions to such crisis.

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Journal of Product & Brand Management, vol. 23 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1061-0421

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Publication date: 31 July 2020

Jingyu Pei, Xiaoping Wang, Leen Zhang, Yu Zhou and Jinyuan Qian

This paper aims to provide a series of new methods for projecting a three-dimensional (3D) object onto a free-form surface. The projection algorithms presented can be divided into…

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Purpose

This paper aims to provide a series of new methods for projecting a three-dimensional (3D) object onto a free-form surface. The projection algorithms presented can be divided into three types, namely, orthogonal, perspective and parallel projection.

Design/methodology/approach

For parametric surfaces, the computing strategy of the algorithm is to obtain an approximate solution by using a geometric algorithm, then improve the accuracy of the approximate solution using the Newton–Raphson iteration. For perspective projection and parallel projection on an implicit surface, the strategy replaces Newton–Raphson iteration by multi-segment tracing. The implementation takes two mesh objects as an example of calculating an image projected onto parametric and implicit surfaces. Moreover, a comparison is made for orthogonal projections with Hu’s and Liu’s methods.

Findings

The results show that the new method can solve the 3D objects projection problem in an effective manner. For orthogonal projection, the time taken by the new method is substantially less than that required for Hu’s method. The new method is also more accurate and faster than Liu’s approach, particularly when the 3D object has a large number of points.

Originality/value

The algorithms presented in this paper can be applied in many industrial applications such as computer aided design, computer graphics and computer vision.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 38 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Publication date: 9 January 2017

The purpose of this study is to explore pre-employment college graduates’ relocation tendencies based on a research framework built upon gender and cultural theories.

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore pre-employment college graduates’ relocation tendencies based on a research framework built upon gender and cultural theories.

Design/methodology/approach

Relocation decisions were analyzed based on 208 college graduates enrolled in public universities in Texas, USA.

Findings

The relocation decision-making by college graduates differ from that for corporate employees described in previous research. First, the willingness to relocate increases as the college graduates mature. Second, gender difference in the willingness to relocate is non-significant because of the same expected norms for both genders. Instead, psychological gender affiliation, such as self-perceived masculinity, makes a difference in relocation decisions. Third, family-related variables, such as marital status and parenthood, do not influence college graduates’ relocation decisions. Last, cultural groups do not exhibit any overall significant differences.

Originality/value

The study is focused on pre-employment relocation decision-making by college graduates from different demographic backgrounds. The study fills a major research void in relocation studies by clarifying the relocation patterns of new employees graduating from college.

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Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 25 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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Publication date: 13 April 2015

– This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

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Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Although product-harm crises can pose serious consequences for firms in both financial and intangible ways, continuous investment in brand equity can mitigate the negative consequences.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Strategic Direction, vol. 31 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0258-0543

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Publication date: 9 November 2015

Qi Sun and Haijun Kang

The globalization of the market economy and the technology revolution present multiple demands for education to meet the needs of the knowledge society. In this global context…

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The globalization of the market economy and the technology revolution present multiple demands for education to meet the needs of the knowledge society. In this global context, work-based learning (WBL) has become increasingly valuable and critical for individuals and governments to enhance employability and to produce competitive workforces. Yet, the interdependence nature of globalization urges us to learn from each other the various theoretical and methodological approaches to WBL. Applying an appreciative inquiry, the purpose of this paper is to propose the transformation of current WBL practices by integrating or “meshing” Confucian Learning Model (CLM) into Western approaches for sustainable human development in this multi-cultural economic-driven global context.

Design/methodology/approach

This study is grounded in literature review and critical examination of profound pedagogical theories and practices from both Western and Eastern perspectives. Western education philosophies, learning theories, and models are critically examined and contrasted with CLM an important Eastern perspective in order to identify the major limitations of current WBL development. Appreciative inquiry and comparative view are applied as methods to highlight the significance of integrating or meshing CLM into the Western approaches to transform current WBL practices in this global context.

Findings

WBL has greatly benefited current workforce development worldwide, which is well documented in the literature. However, through futuristic and holistic human development perspectives, current WBL development is seen as moving toward pragmatism and utilitarianism due to overemphasizing the use of education for economic competition and for satisfying employers’ immediate work/job needs. Through an “appreciative eye” and comparative lens, this paper helps identify an urgent need to integrate or mesh CLM, an important Eastern perspective, into Western perspectives for enhanced theoretical foundations and more holistic and systemic practical approaches to transform current WBL practices for global sustainable human development.

Originality/value

This paper employs a unique method of “appreciative eye” and comparative lens through which scholars and practitioners may identify what is missing but needed in current WBL development in the global context. It is through this unique approach that this paper increases the reader’s awareness of the limitations of current WBL practices, guides them to envision how to fully prepare and release the potential of the twenty-first century workforce, and calls for integrating or “meshing” CLM into the various Western approaches for a more holistic perspective for the possible transformation of current WBL practices worldwide.

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Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, vol. 5 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2042-3896

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Publication date: 6 August 2024

Xiao Xie, Tianci Song, Li Li, Weihan Jiang, Xinyuan Gao, Liwang Shu and Yongmei Liu

This study investigates the influence of personality traits on the personal digital hoarding behaviors of college students. Emotional attachment is included as a mediating…

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Purpose

This study investigates the influence of personality traits on the personal digital hoarding behaviors of college students. Emotional attachment is included as a mediating variable, thereby enhancing the relevant theoretical frameworks associated with such behaviors.

Design/methodology/approach

A total of 370 college students were investigated using the Big Five personality scale, the digital hoarding behaviors scale, and a self-compiled emotional attachment scale. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS26.0 software.

Findings

Personality traits exerted a significant influence on individual digital hoarding behaviors, among which neuroticism (r = 0.526**), extroversion (r = 0.232**), and agreeableness (r = 0.233**) demonstrated notable effects. However, no significant correlation was found to link conscientiousness and openness with personal digital hoarding behaviors. Emotional attachment (r = 0.665**) significantly impacted personal digital hoarding behaviors. Regression analysis further showed that personality traits also affect personal digital hoarding behaviors through the partial mediating effect of emotional attachment. Dependency security was identified as a partial mediator of the effects of agreeableness and neuroticism on personal digital hoarding behaviors. Possession attachment was observed to be another partial mediator of the relationship between neuroticism and personal digital hoarding behaviors. Furthermore, fear of missing out was observed to partially mediate the effects of agreeableness and neuroticism on personal digital hoarding behaviors.

Research limitations/implications

The generalizability of the self-compiled emotional attachment scale requires further verification in future research, as the selection of participants was relatively simplistic.

Practical implications

Our study showed the distinctive personality traits of individuals and their relationship with personal digital hoarding behaviors, along with the mediating role of emotional attachment. Our findings provide valuable insights for future personal information management and digital hoarding de-cluttering.

Originality/value

This research explores the influence of personality traits on the personal digital hoarding behaviors of college students and examines the mediating role of emotional attachment.

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Library Hi Tech, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0737-8831

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Publication date: 3 April 2017

Zhoupeng Han, Rong Mo, Zhiyong Chang, Li Hao and Weilong Niu

The purpose of this paper is to find a method for key assembly structure identification in complex mechanical assembly. Three-dimensional model reuse plays an increasingly…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to find a method for key assembly structure identification in complex mechanical assembly. Three-dimensional model reuse plays an increasingly important role in complex product design and innovative design. Assembly model has become important resource of models reuse in enterprises, which contains certain function assembly structures. These assembly structures implicating plenty of design intent and design experience knowledge can be used to support function-structure design, modular design reuse and semantics analysis for complex product.

Design/methodology/approach

A method for identifying key assembly structures in assembly model is presented from the viewpoint of assembly topology and multi-source attributes. First, assembly model is represented based on complex network. Then, a two-level evaluation model is put forward to evaluate importance of parts assembled, and the key function parts in assembly can be obtained. After that, on the basis of the function parts, a heuristic algorithm upon breadth first searching is given to identify key assembly structures.

Findings

The method could be used to evaluate key function parts and identify key assembly structures in complex mechanical assembly according to the specific circumstances.

Practical implications

The method can not only help designers find the key assembly structure in complex mechanical assembly model, facilitate the function-structure designing and semantics analyzing, and thereby improve the efficiency of product knowledge reuse, but also assist in analyzing influence scope of key function part changing and optimization of the assembly process for complex mechanical assembly.

Originality/value

The paper is the first to propose a method for key assembly structure identification in complex mechanical assembly, where the key function parts can be evaluated through a two-level evaluation model, and the key assembly structures are identified automatically based on complex network.

Details

Assembly Automation, vol. 37 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0144-5154

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