Expatriate failure: time to abandon the concept?Emerald - Tập 9 Số 7 - Trang 616-626 - 2004
Anne‐WilHarzing, ClausChristensen
This article reviews the established understanding of the concept of expatriate
failure, discusses its associated problems and presents a more sophisticated and
comprehensive understanding of the concept. The article argues that it might
well be time to abandon the concept of expatriate failure altogether and instead
draw on the general human resource literature to analyse problems related to
turn... hiện toàn bộ
Internet conference on telecommutingEmerald - Tập 1 Số 5 - Trang 29-37 - 1996
RodDavies
Describes in detail an Internet conference in which the particpants discussed
issues arising from the growth of telecommuting as a viable work and career
function. Describes the nature of telecommuting and its implications for
society, organizational culture and the individual. Discusses the managing,
supervision and support of telecommuters.
The contribution of non‐executive directors to the effectiveness of corporate governanceEmerald - Tập 3 Số 3 - Trang 118-124 - 1998
ThomasClarke
Examines the role of non‐executive directors. Argues that there is universal
agreement on the need for outsiders to be involved in company direction and that
shareholders are not able to provide the necessary checks and balances to
supervise board activities. Examines research on the system of non‐executive
directors. Argues that there is a need to develop procedures to select
non‐executives that ... hiện toàn bộ
Contradictions in portfolio careers: work design and client relationsEmerald - Tập 11 Số 1 - Trang 65-79 - 2006
Tara J.Fenwick
PurposeThe paper aims to explore “Portfolio work”, an emerging form of flexible
self‐employment, which has been identified as significant but under‐researched.
This paper also seeks to explore the challenges and benefits of portfolio work
from the perspective of individuals' experiences.Design/methodology/approachThe
argument draws from a qualitative study involving 31 individuals practising
portf... hiện toàn bộ
Self‐efficacy and workaholism as initiators of the job demands‐resources modelEmerald - - 2012
DinaGuglielmi, SilviaSimbula, Wilmar B.Schaufeli, MarcoDepolo
PurposeThis study aims to investigate school principals' well‐being by using the
job demands‐resources (JD‐R) model as a theoretical framework. It aims at making
a significant contribution to the development of this model by considering not
only job demands and job resources, but also the role of personal resources and
personal demands as predictors of work engagement and burnout. In particular, i... hiện toàn bộ
Using job search portfolios in an uncertain labour marketEmerald - - 1996
MartinKimeldorf
Discusses today’s changing work patterns where permanent, secure jobs are giving
way to a life of contract and temporary forms of employment and numerous job
changes. Suggests that a portfolio better fits the increasingly portable nature
of employment than does a résumé. Outlines items to be included in a
professional portfolio which will aid in coping with changes in employment.
Exploring the psychological boundaries between the individual and the organization in the mentoring relationshipEmerald - Tập 2 Số 1 - Trang 28-32 - 1997
MichaelGreen
Explores the nature of the material which is discussed within mentoring
relationships which occur in an organizational context. Suggests that issues of
an individual, group or organizational nature may present themselves and that
the mentor needs to be aware of which is which, so as to tailor his or her
intervention accordingly. Illustrating with the use of a case study, develops a
model of interv... hiện toàn bộ
Employees and the community: how successful companies meet human resource needs through community involvementEmerald - Tập 2 Số 1 - Trang 33-35 - 1997
MichaelTuffrey
This year‐long study has collected such evidence as is available from companies
that there is a positive link between corporate community involvement and human
resource issues; and devised new ways to manage, monitor and evaluate community
involvement so as to identify and then quantify its impact. The study
concentrated on skills development and staff motivation, while also addressing
recruitment... hiện toàn bộ
Beyond technical competence: caring to understandEmerald - Tập 3 Số 4 - Trang 145-148 - 1998
James T.Scarnati
Discusses concern for others as one of the unwritten rules of leadership.
Defines caring as a quality tool used by successful leaders, to meet the
legitmate work related needs of individuals within the organization. Provides
guidance, techniques, and examples that can be used to implement a caring work
environment. Positive human interaction by leaders is featured as a primary tool
to motivate emp... hiện toàn bộ