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London, you have a problem with women: trust towards the police in England

ABSTRACT Following a series of high-profile incidents of violence against women by serving London Metropolitan Police Officers, questions of standards and the public’s confidence in policing are in the spotlight. Over a fifteen-month period between July 2022 and September 2023 using monthly surveys of representative English samples, this study confirms that women, in general, are more trusting in the police than men. This, however, does not hold true in London. Out of nine regions in England, London is the only region where women’s overall trust in the police is lower than men. Lower levels of trust in the police among women in London hold when controls for age, income, political environment and crime levels are considered. In line with existing literature that considers women being more sensitive to cues about trustworthiness, the concerning incidents of sexual violence by police officers against women are likely to further erode trust in police in the capital, which already ranks last among England’s nine regions in citizen trust of the police. Statement on ethics approval Approval was granted for this study to be carried out by the College of Business, Arts and Social Science Research Ethics Committee, Brunel University London. Approval reference: 35290-LR-Jan/2022-37313-1.

A mixed bag

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 This paper identified that the demographic characteristics of the leadership had an impact on the diversity of the workforce at senior management level. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

How Latin American firms transition to international markets

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 Firms from emerging markets like Latin America can increase their prospects of successful internationalization through focus on developing and enhancing key strategic capabilities. While entrepreneurial orientation and marketing and sales capabilities are especially important in this regard, ambitious firms should likewise seek to develop various other capabilities to some degree 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

ADVANCING HEALTHCARE DATA SOLUTIONS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS AND RESEARCH MODELS IN THE U.S

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, data-driven solutions play a pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes, optimizing processes, and steering strategic decision-making. This review presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of the business and research models underpinning healthcare data solutions in the United States. By examining the distinctive characteristics, challenges, and advancements within these models, this study aims to elucidate critical insights for stakeholders navigating the complex intersection of healthcare and data analytics. The American healthcare ecosystem is marked by a diverse array of entities engaged in harnessing data for various purposes, ranging from improving patient care to driving operational efficiencies. This analysis delves into the contrasting approaches adopted by businesses and research institutions in leveraging healthcare data. Businesses predominantly focus on profit-driven initiatives, emphasizing efficiency, scalability, and commercial viability. In contrast, research models prioritize scientific rigor, innovation, and academic collaboration, often with a primary focus on advancing medical knowledge. Key components of the comparative analysis include examining the regulatory frameworks governing healthcare data, the utilization of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the ethical considerations surrounding data privacy and security. Furthermore, this study investigates the impact of socioeconomic factors, such as disparities in access to healthcare and disparities in data availability, on the development and implementation of data solutions. The comparative analysis also highlights notable case studies and best practices from both business and research sectors, illustrating successful approaches to overcoming common challenges and driving innovation in healthcare data solutions. Additionally, emerging trends, such as the integration of wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, are explored for their potential to revolutionize data collection and analysis in healthcare settings. Ultimately, this review underscores the imperative for collaborative efforts between business entities and research institutions to harness the full potential of healthcare data solutions, fostering advancements that benefit patients, providers, and society at large.
 Keywords: Healthcare Data Solutions, Comparative Analysis, Business Models, Research Models, United States, Innovation.

Out of sight, out of mind

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 This paper identified that employee well-being plays an important role in influencing productivity within a remote working context. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Distributed Architectures for Big Data Analytics in Cloud Computing: A Review of Data-Intensive Computing Paradigm

Big Data challenges are prevalent in various fields, including economics, business, public administration, national security, and scientific research. While it offers opportunities for productivity and scientific breakthroughs, it also presents challenges in data capture, storage, analysis, and visualization. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of Big Data applications, opportunities, challenges, and current techniques and technologies to address these issues. This study presents a system for managing big data resources using cloud for the development of data-intensive applications. It addresses even the challenges related to technologies that combine cloud computing with other allied technologies and devices. In addition, the increasing volume, velocity, and variety of data in the era of Big Data necessitate advanced methods for data processing and management. This study delves into the intricacies of data scalability, real-time processing, and the integration of diverse data types. Furthermore, it explores the role of machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence in extracting meaningful insights from massive datasets.

Achieving long-term corporate prosperity

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 The authors carry out a systematic review focusing on the interrelationships between corporate sustainability, organizational resilience and corporate purpose and their combined effects on long-term corporate prosperity. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, 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.

Shared service centers in the Central and Eastern Europe: Theoretical framework

Shared services centers (SSC) are widely used by multinational corporations as a part of their business strategies. The attention of researchers in international business has increased along with the growth of SSCs and this topic is currently being studied by a number of authors. In this article we focused on the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in order to construct a structured evaluation of the extremely dispersed literature on SSCs in this region. A meta-analysis of the relevant literature sources has been the fundamental technique employed in this paper based on the analysis of the WoS, Science Direct, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald Insights databases. The results show that Poland is the most researched country, with Central Europe being studied more thoroughly than Eastern Europe. Relevant literature study shows that the researchers systematically investigated the motivations of foreign companies to create SSCs in CEE and focused frequently on human resources management part of their activities. They use a variety of techniques in their articles, including both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Based on this study, the authors of this paper formulate the conclusions and outline possible future prospects of the research of this phenomenon.

The perceived/experienced sexism scale

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe relationship between perceptions of sexism and job outcomes of job satisfaction and turnover intentions is mediated by perceived organizational support and trust.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Pengolahan Makanan Ringan Corndog Sosis sebagai Peluang Bisnis Usaha Kecil

Corndog is a food or snack that is included in Korean Street Food, Corndog is a food that consists of several ingredients, namely flour, sausage, mozzarella cheese, potatoes, chocolate, green tea and sauce. The melted mozzarella cheese is what makes it attractive to customers and besides that, there are many various variants that can meet customer desires. This research aims to see the extent of business results obtained by selling typical corndog food in the research area and to find out the processing process for making delicious corndog food so that it is suitable for sale and consumption by the public. The method used in this corndog sausage business research is quantitative and qualitative. And from sales made by sellers there is a profit of 21% per day in 1 sale on October 17 2023.

Exercising Market Power Without Using Prices: Service Time in Online Grocery

This paper studies how online grocers use service time to respond to local competition and demand conditions when prices are uniformly set at the national level. Using comprehensive data collected twice a week over three years from 172 Israeli local markets, we show that an online grocer sets identical prices in all markets. By contrast, service time is shorter in more competitive markets and on low-demand days. Next, we exploit regional and temporal variation in entry decisions to examine how the incumbent adjusts its service time when new online grocers enter the market. The incumbent’s service time falls significantly on low-demand days and in monopolistic markets. This decrease begins shortly before entry and is greater when the entrant poses a larger competitive threat. On high-demand days and in competitive markets we do not find a significant change in service time in the months surrounding entry. Our findings suggest that firms use service time to exercise their local market power when prices are unresponsive and that operational considerations affect the extent to which they respond. This paper was accepted by Joshua Gans, business strategy. Funding: Financial support by Eli Hurvitz Institute of Strategic Management, The Henry Crown Institute of Business Research in Israel, The Maurice Falk Institute for Economic Research in Israel Ltd., Coller Foundation, and the Israeli Science Foundation [Grant 568/17] is gratefully acknowledged. Supplemental Material: The online appendices and data files are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2022.01820 .

Sustaining SME growth

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 SMEs, particularly those in the high-tech sectors, can face significant challenges to sustained growth. There are some key elements to focus on for owner-managers in order to help improve the odds of survival. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

北京市观象台2021–2022年气象垂直物理量数据集

Vertical physical parameters are widely used in a lot of fields, such as meteorology and the environment. Due to the complexity of calculations, there is a lack of meteorological vertical physical quantity datasets with long sequences and multiple elements. Based on the meteorological sounding data from Beijing Observatory (station ID 54511) from 2021 to 2022, we used the MICAPS4.0 software to calculate the meteorological vertical physical parameters. The data are recorded twice daily, at 08:00 and 20:00, respectively, covering 40 physical quantities vertical physical parameters, including K index, A index, and maximum uplift index. The dataset has undergone quality control from three aspects: data observation, data transmission, and data storage. It is expected to provide data support for business research work in weather forecasting, atmospheric environment, and other fields.

Familiness and Business Strategy: Unraveling the Moderating Effect of Familiness on Performance in Family Firms

Existing literature has examined several viewpoints in the field of family business research. Nevertheless, the correlation between strategy and performance in family enterprises has not been extensively studied. Furthermore, the extent to which family influence impacts the link between strategy and performance is not well-defined. The distinguishing factor between family businesses and non-family businesses is the concept of familiness, which refers to the unique qualities and talents that stem from family influence. The current body of research focuses on examining the moderating influence of familiness on the link between strategy and performance in family businesses. This study focuses on examining the impact of business strategy on the development of exceptional performance in family firms. Additionally, it investigates if familiness has a moderating function in this connection. This study aims to conduct an empirical analysis of the connection between strategy and performance in family-owned businesses. Additionally, it seeks to investigate the influence of familiness as a moderating factor in this relationship. The research population consists of individuals who own or manage family businesses. A total of 203 owners/managers were chosen using a simple random sample method from the family businesses located in Multan. Data were obtained using a cross-sectional survey, and the hypothetico-deductive technique was employed in the research design. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized for assessing data. The research findings suggest a direct correlation between familiness and the performance of family businesses. The results also reveal that familiness moderates the association between family business strategy and family company performance. The findings of this research have crucial significance for family company owners/managers by underlining the fact that family business strategy’s influence on family business performance may be strengthened by concentrating on the aspects of familiness; power, experience, and culture. This research also contributes to the family business literature by evaluating the moderating influence of familiness on the strategy-performance relationship in a family company setting.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TIKTOK AS A MEANS OF HEDONIC PRODUCT PROMOTION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: CASE STUDY IN INDONESIA

Digital technology has developed rapidly nowadays, and affects all areas of life, including the business activities. Currently, many companies use the popularity of electronic social media to promote their products and brands. There are many types of social media that are popular among consumers, such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X) and the last one is TikTok. Since 2016, social media users have had access to TikTok, a short video application originally devoted to music and created by Bytedance. Recently, TikTok has rapidly gained popularity among social media users. However, there has not been much social and business research into the effectiveness of TikTok in influencing consumer attitudes and behavior towards products and brands. on the other hand, the concern of the government, society and some consumers regarding the need to preserve the environment and consume environmentally friendly products is urgent. Therefore, a lot of research is needed that combines two things; The first is the effectiveness of social media in encouraging consumer buying behavior, and the second is consumer concern for consuming environmentally friendly and green products. This research aims to test whether promotional activities on TikTok social media can influence a consumer's brand trust and brand engagement; and do brand trust and brand engagement influence the intention to purchase environmentally friendly products? To answer the research hypothesis, this study employed the Purposive Sampling method with 283 participants, including students, alumni, and colleagues of Duta Wacana Christian University, to examine the effectiveness of TikTok as a means of promoting hedonic products in the digital era. This research using survey methods with questionnaire; and researcher using purposive random sampling as a sampling technique. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method was used to process the data and evaluate the research model and hypotheses. The SEM analysis and hypothesis testing results indicate that consumer activity on social media has a positive and significant effect on consumer trust in brands that are often promoted via social media. Additionally, the social media marketing variable has a positive and significant effect on the Brand Engagement variable. The study found that both the Brand Trust and Brand Engagement variables had a positive and significant impact on Purchase intention variable, indicating a desire to purchase a particular brand. The results suggest that consumers who wish to purchase products through TikTok are typically active on the platform and have a sense of trust and engagement with the brand.

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Business and Economic Research, Vol. 14, No. 1

Business and Economic Research (BER) would like to thank the following reviewers for reviewing manuscripts from December 1, 2023, to March 1, 2024. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Many authors, regardless of whether BER publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Macrothink Publishing appreciates the following reviewers’ rigorous and conscientious efforts for this journal. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review during this period. Almir A. AlihodžićAminu Adamu AhmedBratu (Simionescu) MihaelaFayez Bassam ShriedehHui Shan LeeMuddassar SarfrazNemer BadwanRoderikus Agus TrihatmokoZi-Yi Guo

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Business Research, Vol. 17, No. 2

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Business Research, Vol. 17, No. 2, 2024

Balancing Relevancy and Rigor: Exploring the Impact of Scholarly Books on Knowledge Formation in Business Research

Scholars are charged with knowledge advancement by conducting relevant research. Academic researchers rely on the peer-review journal system to evaluate the quality and relevancy of their work. Despite its value, the current review system is flawed and sometimes results in fragmented knowledge formation. Some scholars, including Kouzes and Posner (K&P), publish research in books more accessible to practitioners. The impact of foregoing the traditional journal publication process on current knowledge is unclear. To explore this question, we used leadership scholarship as a case study and examined how K&P's leader credibility conceptualization, primarily shared in practitioner-focused books, was integrated into peer-review literature knowledge. More specifically, we compared K&P's definition with the conceptual definition which emerged from a comprehensive review of leader credibility definitions contained in peer-reviewed literature. We discuss the advantages of different pathways to relevancy and identify ways to achieve better collective knowledge by using these different pathways.

The Homo Economicus as a Prototype of a Psychopath? A Conceptual Analysis and Implications for Business Research and Teaching

AbstractSince the beginning of business research and teaching, the basic assumptions of the discipline have been intensely debated. One of these basic assumptions concerns the behavioral aspects of human beings, which are traditionally represented in the construct of homo economicus. These assumptions have been increasingly challenged in light of findings from social, ethnological, psychological, and ethical research. Some publications from an integrative perspective have suggested that homo economicus embodies to a high degree dark character traits, particularly related to the construct of psychopathy, representing individuals who are extremely self-centered and ruthless, without feelings of remorse or compassion. While a growing body of research notes such a similarity on a more or less anecdotal basis, this article aims to explore this connection from a more rigorous perspective, bridging insights from psychological, economic, and business research to better understand the potentially dark traits of homo economicus. The analysis shows that homo economicus is not simply some kind of psychopath, but specifically a so-called subclinical or Factor 1 psychopath, who is also referred to as a “corporate psychopath” in business research. With such an analysis, the paper adds an additional perspective and a deeper psychological level of understanding as to why homo economicus is often controversially debated. Based on these insights, several implications for academic research and teaching are discussed and reflected upon in light of an ethics of virtue and care.

Digitalisation, Growth Vision and Gender Equality Practices in the Machines and Equipment Sector – Does Gender Matter?

This paper explores the nuanced relationship between gender diversity in senior management and key aspects of organizational dynamics in the machines and equipment sector in the Republic of Serbia. The aim is to uncover differences in digitalization, growth strategies and gender equality measures between companies led by women and men. Employing field research methods, specifically utilizing Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing, the results show that companies led by women have a higher propensity to adopt information and communication technologies, a more optimistic view of their future development over the next five years, greater gender diversity among employees and more robust implementation of gender equality policies compared to companies led exclusively by men. The research findings highlight the significant impact of gender diversity in leadership on business outcomes and show that women-led companies are proactively embracing digitalization, promoting growth optimism and implementing gender equality initiatives. These findings offer valuable insights for business leaders, policymakers and researchers working on initiatives to promote diversity, equality, and technological progress.