273 research outputs found
Investigating (in)equalities in organisations: a three-paper thesis on gender and expatriation in the Saudi Arabian context
No full textThis thesis examines the employment experiences of underrepresented groups,
particularly women and non-Western expatriates, within Saudi Arabian organisations. The
research contributes to the growing HRM/IHRM literature on employment (in)equalities by
examining how socio-cultural and institutional dynamics shape access to opportunities in Saudi
Arabia’s distinctive organisational and socio-economic context. The examination of such
dynamics with broader cultural and institutional structures is significant because organisations
play a pivotal role in either perpetuating or mitigating societal (in)equalities, both locally and
globally. This thesis is particularly significant as Saudi Arabia undergoes profound societal and
economic reforms under Vision 2030, which prioritises greater workforce diversity and
inclusion. Using a qualitative approach and thematic analysis of 85 in-depth interviews
conducted in Riyadh, the research investigates how socio-institutional characteristics in the
evolving Saudi context shape employment (in)equality. Study 1 applies an intersectional
framework to analyse the roles of gender, tribal affiliation, and marital status in shaping
women’s employment. The findings reveal that while tribal affiliations and marital status often
act as barriers, they also confer certain privileges; for example, tribal networks (wasta) can
facilitate job opportunities, and divorce may sometimes offer women increased autonomy.
Study 2 explores self-Orientalism among both non-Western expatriates and Saudi nationals,
revealing how internalised cultural hierarchies perpetuate discriminatory hiring, pay, and role
assignment practices, sometimes reinforced by the Kafala system. This study contributes to
IHRM literature by highlighting how socio-cultural dynamics influence employment
(in)equalities within Saudi private-sector organisations. Study 3 examines the impact of Islamic
religiosity on Saudi women’s workplace experiences, particularly through the lens of various
forms of hijab. The findings demonstrate a disconnect between societal support for Islamic
modesty and organisational biases, with certain forms of hijab, such as the niqab, hindering
career advancement despite social acceptance. Together, these studies contribute to HRM and
IHRM literature by examining how intersectionality, Orientalism, and religiosity interact to
shape employment (in)equalities. In highlighting the dynamics of employment (in)equalities,
the thesis offers valuable insights for understanding the complex interactions between cultural
practices, institutional frameworks, and workplace diversity in Saudi Arabia. The thesis
provides practical recommendations for organisational leaders and policymakers to promote
inclusivity and diversity in the workforce, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030
DEBORA: Developing an Interface to Support Collaboration in a Digital Library
No full textInterfaces to library systems have largely failed to represent the in-herently collaborative nature of information work. This paper describes how collaborative functionality is being implemented as part of the DEBORA project to provide access to digitised Renaissance documents. Work practices of users of Renaissance documents are described and the collaborative features of the client software are outlined. Functionalities discussed include annotation, the creation of virtual books and the inclusion of user-supplied metadata
La gestión de la diversidad en las empresas: desde las acciones afirmativas a las políticas de igualdad de oportunidades y las repercusiones en el contexto Español
Full text linkEste articulo pretende visibilizar como la diversidad ha sido y sigue constituyendo históricamente un aspecto problemático al que se han enfrentado los responsables de los recursos humanos. Se analizará como España, después de la gran emigración hacia latino América y zona más prosperas de Europa del siglo XIX.XX, pasa a ser un país receptor de inmigrantes cuyas repercusiones se manifiestan en el mercado de trabajo, el cual se hace más diferenciado conllevando al incremento de la desigualdad en la vida laboral. En este contexto, la gestión de la diversidad se está convirtiendo en uno de los principales componentes de la cultura empresarial, por lo que puede llegar a afectar de forma significativa la eficiencia de la empresa y, por consiguiente, a su posición competitiva.</jats:p
The maze:Reflections on navigating intersectional identities in the workplace
Full text linkMyriam's story is the story of a woman who has faced several intersectional barriers throughout her life and career journey, leading her into a “maze” of dead-ends that has jointly prevented her motion. The telling of this story breaks the conventional masculine patterns of academic writing of recent years and represents a turning point in organizational thought. This piece contributes to the growing body of literature in organizational studies on “writing differently,” which advocates for alternative modes of writing and doing research, particularly feminist writing that incorporates storytelling, composite character, and arts-based research. The approach taken is informed by the use of metaphor, which provides an additional means to convey nuanced understandings and insights that may not be easily expressed through conventional academic writing. The account illuminates the way social identities operate in tandem with power dynamics, social and national context, patriarchy, and relationality to shape individuals' experiences of oppression and privilege. The discourse emphasizes how these factors interrelate and reinforce one another, giving rise to multiple forms of inequality that have significant impacts on women's professional experiences and careers. It uses inventiveness and creativity to provide an immediate emotional and embodied connection between the reader and the lived experiences of Myriam. By offering an in-depth written and visual representation that moves beyond “linguistic imperialism,” this paper intends to create a critically reflexive and inclusive space that makes the invisible embedded and insidious experience of oppression visible to a wider and more diverse audience
On the avant-garde : Bruno Schulz and Debora Vogel
No full textIn his recent book devoted to the study of Schulz, Michał Paweł Markowski rebukes the scholars of Schulz that they have ignored the indebtedness of the write r in Hegel's philosophy, and at the same time he claims that it is hard to find in Schulz any evidence that he had actually read the philosopher. The author of the article argues the contrary: Hegelian themes are treated by Schulz with an ironic distance, and it is certain the w rite r read Hegel as his
closest friend, Debora Vogel, devoted her PhD dissertation to the author of The Phenomenology of Spirit. The influence of Hegel can be rather seen in Vogel's writings, as she
was fascinated by the avant-garde idea of progress pursued by the anonymous masses. Seemingly Schulz the bumpkin is behind but in the long run he went ahead of his friend,
because unlike her he stressed the subjective aspect of the avant-garde revolution. Jarzębski Wobec awangardy: Bruno Schulz i Debora Vogel
Professors’ roles in dealing with university students’ plagiarism: a cross-cultural perspective
Full text linkEl plagi és un fenomen molt estès en l'àmbit universitari global i representa una amenaça per a la integritat universitària i les normes ètiques. L'objectiu de la present tesi és el d'aconseguir una perspectiva holística de la percepció dels professors pel que fa la etica en la educació i més especifícament al plagi dels estudiants universitaris, així com entendre quin rol juguen en la seva prevenció, detecció i gestió. A tal efecte, s'utilitza una metodologia qualitativa recollint dades a través d'entrevistes semi-estructurades. La mostra consisteix en 81 professors de sis facultats d'economia i empresa de sis països diferents, la qual cosa permet analitzar la influència del factor cultural en aquesta qüestió. Els resultats mostren com l'ètica (en general) i el plagi (en particular) són percebuts de manera diferent en diferents contextos culturals, fins i tot entre països de l'espai educatiu europeu, i evidencien com les diferents percepcions influeixen en la forma i grau de dedicació que els professors exerceixen per prevenir-lo, detectar-lo i gestionar-lo.El plagio es un fenómeno muy extendido en el ámbito universitario global y representa una amenaza para la integridad universitaria y las normas éticas. El objetivo de la presente tesis es el de conseguir una perspectiva holística de la percepción de los profesores con respecto a la etica en educación y mas especificamente al plagio de los estudiantes universitarios, así como entender qué rol juegan en la prevención, detección y gestión del mismo. Para ello, se utiliza una metodología cualitativa recogiendo datos a través de entrevistas semi-estructuradas. La muestra consiste en 81 profesores de seis facultades de economía y empresa de seis países diferentes, lo cual permite analizar la influencia del factor cultural en esta cuestión. Los resultados muestran cómo la ética (en general) y el plagio (en concreto) son percibidos de forma distinta en diferentes contextos culturales, incluso entre países del espacio educativo europeo, y evidencian cómo las distintas percepciones influyen en la forma y grado de dedicación que los profesores ejercen para prevenirlo, detectarlo y gestionarlo.Plagiarism is a widespread phenomenon in the global university environment and represents a threat to academic integrity and ethical standards. The objective of this thesis is to achieve a holistic perspective of professors' perception about ethics in education and more specifically university students' plagiarism, as well as to understand the role that they play in its prevention, detection and management. To this end, a qualitative methodology is used, collecting data through semi-structured interviews. The sample consists of 81 professors from six universities of economics and business faculties in six different countries. Thus, it allows analyzing the influence of the cultural context on this issue. The results show how ethics (more generally) and plagiarism (more specifically) are perceived differently in different cultural contexts, including between countries of the European educational area, and show how different perceptions influence the form and degree of dedication that teachers exercise to prevent, detect and manage it
Homogenization of conservation laws with oscillatory source and non-oscillatory data
No full textWe consider a scalar conservation law with oscillatory, periodic source term and with oscillatory initial data.
For possibly resonant initial data, we prove a corrector-type result for this problem, extending a previous one by
the author [Asymptotic Anal. 46 (2006), 53-79]. Here we can relax the assumption of well-prepared data
interessi sociali, concorrenza e pluralismo istituzionale nei servizi pubblici locali
No full textThe article tries to truce the connection between Pubblic Administration and Local Pubblic Services in the perspective of an institutional and social pluralism. Moving from the analysis of the changes occured to State intervention in economy and the ineraction of pubblic and private sector, the Author analyse the most recent reforms of Local Pubblic Services'legislation and the impact of the new costitutional federalism in the role of the different level of governament in managing and regulating Pubblic Service
Managing today's news media : audience first /
No full textThe business of journalism is in the midst of massive change. Managing Today's News Media: Audience First offers practical solutions on how to cope with and adapt to the evolving media landscape. News media experts Samir Husni, Debora Halpern Wenger, and Hank Price introduce a forward-looking framework for understanding why change is occurring and what it means to the business of journalism. Central to this new paradigm is a focus on the audience. The authors introduce "The 4Cs Strategy" to describe how customers, control, choice, and change are all part of a strategy for successful media organizations. Every chapter in the book relates to one or more of these four key principles: * Customer - Each platform must offer a unique experience to the customer. ...Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-210) and index.The business of journalism is in the midst of massive change. Managing Today's News Media: Audience First offers practical solutions on how to cope with and adapt to the evolving media landscape. News media experts Samir Husni, Debora Halpern Wenger, and Hank Price introduce a forward-looking framework for understanding why change is occurring and what it means to the business of journalism. Central to this new paradigm is a focus on the audience. The authors introduce "The 4Cs Strategy" to describe how customers, control, choice, and change are all part of a strategy for successful media organizations. Every chapter in the book relates to one or more of these four key principles: * Customer - Each platform must offer a unique experience to the customer. ...Description based on MARC record for print version
Violence, Chaos and Theophany in Habakkuk 3
No full textDivine violence often causes scandal, since the current image of divinity is one-dimensional, focused on features such as mercy, justice, forgiveness, etc. In reality, the Bible – First and New Testaments – is not afraid to present many faces of God, even those that are scandalous to us. The aim of this paper is to show the role of divine vio- lence in restoring order in the cosmos through the analysis of one of the most complex texts of the First Testament: Abakkuk 3. The restoration of the cosmic order is also the restoration of good and earthly justice. It is evident, however, that the world of the con- temporary reader is different from that of the author and his readers: textual analysis shows the distance that separates them and, at the same time, opens up a space of issues that solicits numerous questions about our way of place ourselves in front of religion and the divine, on our presuppositions and our expectations
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