Data infrastructure for evidence-based local government policy analysis
- Reed, Ken, Blunsdon, Betsy, McEachern, Steven, McNeil, Nicola
- Authors: Reed, Ken , Blunsdon, Betsy , McEachern, Steven , McNeil, Nicola
- Date: 2003
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: Paper presented at the 17th Annual Conference of the ANZAM, Perth : 2nd - 5th December, 2003
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- Description: This paper outlines an approach for collecting and integrating data useful for evidence based planning and decision making in the not-for-profit sector, in particular for local government policy and planning. Given the methodological advances in multi-level analysis and the nature of rigorous policy analysis, leading academics and practitioners are advocating that policy driven research to be undertaken at a number of levels of analysis. Recent years have brought an explosion of public domain data in many aspects of social, economic and cultural aspects of society (cites and examples) and with this comes the opportunity, as outlined here, to integrate relevant public domain data in order to construct community profiles for local government areas in Victoria.
- Description: E1
- Description: 2003000586
- Authors: Reed, Ken , Blunsdon, Betsy , McEachern, Steven , McNeil, Nicola
- Date: 2003
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: Paper presented at the 17th Annual Conference of the ANZAM, Perth : 2nd - 5th December, 2003
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- Description: This paper outlines an approach for collecting and integrating data useful for evidence based planning and decision making in the not-for-profit sector, in particular for local government policy and planning. Given the methodological advances in multi-level analysis and the nature of rigorous policy analysis, leading academics and practitioners are advocating that policy driven research to be undertaken at a number of levels of analysis. Recent years have brought an explosion of public domain data in many aspects of social, economic and cultural aspects of society (cites and examples) and with this comes the opportunity, as outlined here, to integrate relevant public domain data in order to construct community profiles for local government areas in Victoria.
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- Description: 2003000586
The measurement of trust in inter-organisational networks : A conceptual framework and research design
- Reed, Ken, McEachern, Steven, Blunsdon, Betsy, McNeil, Nicola
- Authors: Reed, Ken , McEachern, Steven , Blunsdon, Betsy , McNeil, Nicola
- Date: 2003
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: Paper presented at the 17th Annual Conference of ANZAM, Perth : 2nd - 5th December, 2003
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- Description: The aim of this paper is to outline a conceptual model and research design for measuring trust in inter-organisational networks which has the potential to be a ‘blueprint’ for a large-scale, multilevel study of trust in networks. Inter-organisational networks are increasingly recognised as a means to achieve economic and social exchange yet, how these networks operate is less widely understood. Trust is widely identified as being essential to the functioning of networks forms of organisation. In order to analyse trust in networks the Social Relations Model (Kenny 1994) of interpersonal perception is applied here. Insights from this model are used to specify relevant components of trust; and extended by incorporating measures of trust at the level of the work group.
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- Description: 2003000580
- Authors: Reed, Ken , McEachern, Steven , Blunsdon, Betsy , McNeil, Nicola
- Date: 2003
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: Paper presented at the 17th Annual Conference of ANZAM, Perth : 2nd - 5th December, 2003
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- Description: The aim of this paper is to outline a conceptual model and research design for measuring trust in inter-organisational networks which has the potential to be a ‘blueprint’ for a large-scale, multilevel study of trust in networks. Inter-organisational networks are increasingly recognised as a means to achieve economic and social exchange yet, how these networks operate is less widely understood. Trust is widely identified as being essential to the functioning of networks forms of organisation. In order to analyse trust in networks the Social Relations Model (Kenny 1994) of interpersonal perception is applied here. Insights from this model are used to specify relevant components of trust; and extended by incorporating measures of trust at the level of the work group.
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- Description: 2003000580
Hindmarsh shire community attitudes and aspirations : Perceptions of the Wimmera Mallee pipeline : WIDCORP
- McEachern, Steven, Lynch, David, McRae-Williams, Pamela
- Authors: McEachern, Steven , Lynch, David , McRae-Williams, Pamela
- Date: 2006
- Type: Text , Report
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- Description: WIDCORP rural community community survey
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- Description: 2003002444
- Authors: McEachern, Steven , Lynch, David , McRae-Williams, Pamela
- Date: 2006
- Type: Text , Report
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- Description: WIDCORP rural community community survey
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- Description: 2003002444
The need for an integrated theoretical framework for researching the influence of group diversity on performance
- Qin, John, O'Meara, Bernard, McEachern, Steven
- Authors: Qin, John , O'Meara, Bernard , McEachern, Steven
- Date: 2009
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Management Research News Vol. 32, no. 8 (2009), p. 739-750
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- Description: Purpose - Investigating diversity presents researchers with a paradox because extremely inconsistent and conflicting findings about the effects of diversity have emerged in this field of study. It has been argued that the theoretical frameworks used have contributed to the paradox. Different and contradictory effects concerning the influence of group diversity can be predicted using these frameworks. The purpose of this paper is to examine the application of the main theoretical frameworks in the context of researching diversity. Design/methodology/approach - The focus of this paper is a critical examination of three theoretical frameworks in the field of diversity research - similarity-attraction theory, social categorization theory and the information/decision-making approach. These are commonly applied in researching diversity. The basic elements of each theory, its applications in diversity research and its strengths and limitations are considered. Findings - The discussion suggests that the paradox in diversity research emerges from a research tradition that views the three frameworks as being best applied separately because each framework predicts different and even contradictory outcomes. These differences are a consequence of distinctive theoretical operations. In addition, the strengths and limitations associated with each theoretical framework suggest that they might be integrated and subsequently applied in specific settings according to their respective strengths and limitations. Research limitations/implications - In order to produce more consistent results in research on diversity, it is suggested that future researchers should not rely solely on a single theoretical framework to predict the effects of diversity. In particular, different theoretical frameworks may work well with certain types of diversity as well as certain levels of analysis. Originality/value - The paper provides a framework for dissecting the diversity paradox and a foundation for designing fresh approaches that might produce findings that are more consistent. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
- Description: 2003007365
- Authors: Qin, John , O'Meara, Bernard , McEachern, Steven
- Date: 2009
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Management Research News Vol. 32, no. 8 (2009), p. 739-750
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- Description: Purpose - Investigating diversity presents researchers with a paradox because extremely inconsistent and conflicting findings about the effects of diversity have emerged in this field of study. It has been argued that the theoretical frameworks used have contributed to the paradox. Different and contradictory effects concerning the influence of group diversity can be predicted using these frameworks. The purpose of this paper is to examine the application of the main theoretical frameworks in the context of researching diversity. Design/methodology/approach - The focus of this paper is a critical examination of three theoretical frameworks in the field of diversity research - similarity-attraction theory, social categorization theory and the information/decision-making approach. These are commonly applied in researching diversity. The basic elements of each theory, its applications in diversity research and its strengths and limitations are considered. Findings - The discussion suggests that the paradox in diversity research emerges from a research tradition that views the three frameworks as being best applied separately because each framework predicts different and even contradictory outcomes. These differences are a consequence of distinctive theoretical operations. In addition, the strengths and limitations associated with each theoretical framework suggest that they might be integrated and subsequently applied in specific settings according to their respective strengths and limitations. Research limitations/implications - In order to produce more consistent results in research on diversity, it is suggested that future researchers should not rely solely on a single theoretical framework to predict the effects of diversity. In particular, different theoretical frameworks may work well with certain types of diversity as well as certain levels of analysis. Originality/value - The paper provides a framework for dissecting the diversity paradox and a foundation for designing fresh approaches that might produce findings that are more consistent. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
- Description: 2003007365
The frustrated career : Casual employment in higher education
- Gottschalk, Lorene, McEachern, Steven
- Authors: Gottschalk, Lorene , McEachern, Steven
- Date: 2010
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Australian Universities Review Vol. 52, no. 1 (2010), p. 37-50
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- Description: The use of casual staff, including casual teaching staff, is a common practice in Australian universities and the numbers of casual staff in the sector has increased significantly in the last decade. The traditional profile for casual teachers was that of industry expert and students. Recent research has shown that the casual teacher is now more likely to be a person holding several casual jobs and seeking a career. Likewise, general staff in casual positions are often people who would prefer job security and a career. This research was conducted at a regional Australian university and used a questionnaire targeting staff in both the Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and higher education divisions in all occupational groups as well as in depth interviews of casual teaching staff. The findings show that the traditional profile no longer applies. Staff employed in casual positions often hold more than one job, at more than one institution and are seeking job security. They frequently, but unsuccessfully use casual work as a career strategy. The result is frustrated careers. [Author abstract]
- Description: 2003008238
- Authors: Gottschalk, Lorene , McEachern, Steven
- Date: 2010
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Australian Universities Review Vol. 52, no. 1 (2010), p. 37-50
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- Description: The use of casual staff, including casual teaching staff, is a common practice in Australian universities and the numbers of casual staff in the sector has increased significantly in the last decade. The traditional profile for casual teachers was that of industry expert and students. Recent research has shown that the casual teacher is now more likely to be a person holding several casual jobs and seeking a career. Likewise, general staff in casual positions are often people who would prefer job security and a career. This research was conducted at a regional Australian university and used a questionnaire targeting staff in both the Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and higher education divisions in all occupational groups as well as in depth interviews of casual teaching staff. The findings show that the traditional profile no longer applies. Staff employed in casual positions often hold more than one job, at more than one institution and are seeking job security. They frequently, but unsuccessfully use casual work as a career strategy. The result is frustrated careers. [Author abstract]
- Description: 2003008238
Management practices and innovation capacity in enterprises
- Smith, Andy, Courvisanos, Jerry, McEachern, Steven, Tuck, Jacqueline
- Authors: Smith, Andy , Courvisanos, Jerry , McEachern, Steven , Tuck, Jacqueline
- Date: 2011
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: Paper presented at AVETRA, Research in VET: Janus- Reflecting back, projecting forward Vol. 2011, p. 1-14
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- Description: This paper reports on a project which seeks to identify the role of human capital formation in promoting innovation in Australian enterprises and the ways in which enterprises can improve their human resource management and learning and development practices to improve their innovation performance. There are a number of factors that affect enterprises' ability to innovate. These include internal factors such as the ability to detect technological changes in the environment, the development of core competencies from which innovation can develop and external factors such as the maturity of the market which the enterprise serves and the impact of government policy to stimulate innovation. A range of studies have suggested that human factors within the enterprise are critical to innovation. However, these studies have not established exactly what practices enterprises need to put in place to improve their 'innovation capacity'. This paper reports the results from the research. The research method involved a survey of over 2,500 business enterprises and seven case studies drawn from the manufacturing, [information and communication technology] ICT and finance industries. The paper will discuss the major findings from the research.
- Description: 2003008977
- Authors: Smith, Andy , Courvisanos, Jerry , McEachern, Steven , Tuck, Jacqueline
- Date: 2011
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: Paper presented at AVETRA, Research in VET: Janus- Reflecting back, projecting forward Vol. 2011, p. 1-14
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- Description: This paper reports on a project which seeks to identify the role of human capital formation in promoting innovation in Australian enterprises and the ways in which enterprises can improve their human resource management and learning and development practices to improve their innovation performance. There are a number of factors that affect enterprises' ability to innovate. These include internal factors such as the ability to detect technological changes in the environment, the development of core competencies from which innovation can develop and external factors such as the maturity of the market which the enterprise serves and the impact of government policy to stimulate innovation. A range of studies have suggested that human factors within the enterprise are critical to innovation. However, these studies have not established exactly what practices enterprises need to put in place to improve their 'innovation capacity'. This paper reports the results from the research. The research method involved a survey of over 2,500 business enterprises and seven case studies drawn from the manufacturing, [information and communication technology] ICT and finance industries. The paper will discuss the major findings from the research.
- Description: 2003008977
Building the capacity to innovate: The role of human capital
- Smith, Andy, Courvisanos, Jerry, Tuck, Jacqueline, McEachern, Steven
- Authors: Smith, Andy , Courvisanos, Jerry , Tuck, Jacqueline , McEachern, Steven
- Date: 2012
- Type: Text , Technical report
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- Authors: Smith, Andy , Courvisanos, Jerry , Tuck, Jacqueline , McEachern, Steven
- Date: 2012
- Type: Text , Technical report
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