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Factors identified that influence the retention of regional clinicians : a qualitative investigation
No full textObjective: To identify factors influencing the retention of physiotherapists in one regional setting. Design: A qualitative framework using semi-structured interviews was used to collect data. Data were evaluated using thematic analysis. Setting: A regional city located on the coastline of Queensland, Australia, more than six hours drive from the capital city, Brisbane. Participants: Practicing physiotherapists employed by Queensland Health, the main public health employer. Main Outcome Measures: Retention themes identified from the interview transcripts. Results: The advantages of remaining employed in the regional city were centred on personal issues. Forty-four responses described personal advantages while 33 described professional advantages. The two most common advantages were remaining close to family and lifestyle and environment. Professional negative factors achieved a higher tally of 57 responses as compared to personal issues with only 24 responses. The two most common disadvantages described were professional issues including a lack of professional development and minimal supervision and support. All participants listed incentives requiring financial resourcing to improve retention. Conclusion: Negative work related factors were more significant when there is no personal connection to the community highlighting the importance addressing and maintaining a high level of professional satisfaction in order to retain clinicians.
Investigation of lateral load resistance of laterally loaded pile in sandy soil
No full textInvestigation of the lateral load resistance of pile is made by laboratory model test on single
and group piles. The experiments are carried out with varying size, spacing of piles in group and length to diameter
ratio (L/d) of the piles. Lateral resistance of pile is a function of shape, size, spacing and length to diameter
ratio (L/d) of the pile. In this study, model pile is single pile, and group piles having configurations are
of (2x1, 2x2) which satisfy the Meyerhof’s relative stiffness limit of pile for flexible pile. For model pile embedded
length to diameter ratio (L/d) are 20, 30, 35 and spacing are S = 3d, 4.5d, 6d. These experiments are
conducted in the sand available at North-South region (Rajshahi) in Bangladesh. Lateral loads are applied in
the single and pile groups by a lateral load setup arrangement. Due to the lateral load the pile are deflected.
The load-displacement responses, ultimate resistance, group efficiency of piles with different spacing and
number of piles in group have been qualitatively and quantitatively investigated in the experiment. From the
load-displacement curve, ultimate lateral load resistances are obtained by double tangent method. Also some
analytical methods proposed by Meyerhof, Patra & Pise used to determine the ultimate lateral load resistance
of pile and pile groups. Finally, the lateral resistance of pile obtains by experiment and the ultimate lateral
load resistances obtained by analytical methods are compared and trying to find out a analytical methods to
determine the lateral reasonably for the sand are available at North-South (region) Rajshahi In Bangladesh.
Cross-functional selling teams : the loss of control of the selling function
No full textSelling has become dispersed through the use of selling teams that include members from functional areas other than marketing or sales. This now occurs within many firms utilising key account management strategies, within both business-to-business and business-to-reseller environments. This article is aimed at developing a better understanding of factors affecting ‘team selling’ and its impact on sales performance, with clear benefits to company management.
Secular changes in body dimensions of Royal Australian Air Force aircrew (1971-2005)
No full textThe aim of this study was to quantify the secular changes in body dimensions of Royal Australian Air Force aircrew. Following corrections for methodological differences, two samples (matched for age and overall body size) of male aircrew measured in 1971 (n = 220) and 2005 (n = 220) were compared across 13 absolute and proportional body dimensions. Changes in means were expressed as standardised effect sizes and changes in distributional characteristics were expressed as the ratio of coefficients of variation and as changes in skew. Small secular increases (standardised effects sizes >0.2) in age-matched aircrew were observed for mass, height, BMI, sitting height, buttock–knee length, waist girth, hip girth and waist:hip ratio, with a small decline observed for head girth. Changes in body dimensions were not independent of changes in overall body size (except for head girth) and were not always uniform across the distribution. These changes in body size have implications for ensuring correct human–machine and human–equipment fit.
Constitutionalising supervisory review at state level : the end of Hickman?
No full textIn Kirk v Industrial Relations Commission (NSW) (2010) 239 CLR 531, the High Court has made a strong statement setting out a clear Ch III basis for supervisory judicial review of inferior courts and tribunals acting under State legislation. The corollary is that privative clauses will be of limited effect, being unable to validly exclude review for jurisdictional error. This welcome simplification effectively equates the position in relation to Commonwealth and State privative clauses and casts further doubt upon the continued utility of the Hickman formula. In all Australian jurisdictions, the determinant of reviewability will be the presence or absence of “jurisdictional” error. The decision also contains significant discussion of the twin concepts of jurisdictional error and error on the face of the record, and questions the courts’ previously narrow approach to these grounds in Craig v South Australia (1995) 184 CLR 163. Importantly, the decision breathes fresh life into Ch III jurisprudence, establishing that Chapter as a clear foundation for the constitutional role and protection of the State Supreme Courts.
An examination of the development of a Chinese domestic hotel firm
No full textSince the ‘Open Door’ policy was initiated in 1978, China’s hotel industry has been at the forefront of the country’s reform process, developing a substantial and growing presence in Chinese society. The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the domestic growth process of a State Owned Enterprise (SOE) hospitality firm in a Chinese context. This paper examines the experience of a leading firm to identify and analyse the domestic expansion strategies that have influenced the development of the Jin Jiang Hotel Group, China’s largest hotel firm. Findings from personal interviews conducted with the senior corporate headquarters management in Shanghai indicate that themes informing domestic expansion strategies include developing core competencies (brand building, networks, and core standards), corporate restructuring, human resource development, and concentration on domestic development.