We investigate whether the adoption by workplaces of human resources management (HRM) practices that enhance face-to-face communication (FTFC) among employees is associated with productivity gains. The analysis is based on a nationally representative sample of over 500 British trading...

A consistent finding reported in online privacy research is that an overwhelming majority of people are 'concerned' about their privacy when they use the Internet. Therefore, it is important to understand the discourse of Internet users’ privacy concerns, and any actions they take to guard...

The increasingly global nature of financial markets and institutions means that the collection and management of information on which decisions might be based are increasingly complex. There is a growing requirement for the integration of information flows at individual and departmental levels,...

In the longstanding debate in political economy about the feasibility of socialism, the Austrian School of Economists have argued that markets are an indispensable means of evaluating goods, hence a prerequisite for productive efficiency. Socialist models for non-market economic calculation have...

Adrenocortical activity can be assessed by measurement of free cortisol in saliva. Cortisol status has important health implications in both physical and psychological terms. Assessment of cortisol status is complicated by the marked diurnal cortisol cycle. This cycle is characterised by an...

This study reports on how the corporate hospitality industry is affected by an economic downturn, via the example of the UK in 2008. Qualitative telephone interviews with corporate hospitality agencies, activity providers and caterers were carried out to examine how the downturn affected the...

This paper compares the regional airline industry in Europe and North America and through a combination of data analysis and case-studies investigates some of the current changes that are taking place. North American regionals are shown to have longer stage lengths, lower unit costs and higher...

Objective : Local authorities face real challenges when it comes to annual budget planning for funding the system of long-term care. Uncertainty about the long-term cost of caring for current residents in the system, in addition to unknown future admissions, have made the tasks of local...

The UK dietary guidelines for cardiovascular disease acknowledge the importance of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) – a component of fish oils – in reducing heart disease risk. At the time, it was recommended that the average n-3 PUFA intake should be increased from 0.1...

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship of geographical indications (GIs) with real property valuation and management. Design/methodology/approach - The paper considers existing and developing legal frameworks and current guidance with practical examples to support...