Transformational instructor-leadership and academic performance: a moderated mediation model of student engagement and structural distance

Researchers are becoming increasingly interested in the use of transformational leadership theory in higher education teaching (often referred to as transformational instructor-leadership). Much of this body of research investigates a direct association between transformational instructor-leadership and student outcomes. In the present study, we take a step further by investigating (a) student engagement as a mechanism in the relationship between transformational instructor-leadership and students’ academic performance and (b) structural distance as a moderator of the relationship between transformational instructor-leadership and student engagement. Using a sample of 183 students across the UK, the findings supported student engagement as a full mediator, but did not support structural distance as a moderator. This study contributes to theory by (a) showing a key underlying process through which transformational instructor-leadership is related to students’ academic performance and (b) empirically examining all three dimensions of student engagement. Limitations, suggestions for future research and practical implications are discussed

Knowledge sharing practices and issues in policing contexts: a systematic review of the literature.

The effective sharing of knowledge both within and between police organizations is arguably becoming increasingly vital for success and has driven research in a disparate range of fields. This paper therefore presents the results of an integrative systematic literature review of research into knowledge sharing within and between police organizations across Europe. The 39 papers analysed were drawn from English-language studies published between 2000 and 2013, complemented by additional searches for non-English language papers in nine European countries. Analyses showed that past research has focused on intra-organizational knowledge sharing, with a particular spotlight on criminal intelligence and technology. Barriers / enablers of knowledge sharing were grouped into knowledge management strategy/legislation, technology, culture and loss of knowledge themes. Research recommendations include exploring the role of leadership and examination of police knowledge sharing across regional, institutional and international boundaries. Practical recommendations include having procedural clarity in systems, policies for sharing knowledge and developing the relevant knowledge, skills and motivation of police personnel through appropriate training. Keyword : knowledge sharing, information, systematic literature review, polic

TWO SIDES OF THE INNOVATION COIN? AN EMPRICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIVE CORRELATES OF IDEA GENERATION AND IDEA IMPLEMENTATION

The purpose of this study is to investigate the type of factors that facilitate two key aspects of the innovation process, idea generation and idea implementation. It is common in innovation research to collapse the two together which in some cases may lead to erroneous conclusions if the two aspects relate differently to organizational antecedents. Employing a mixed-method approach using a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews the study examined and further explored whether individual, group and organizational level factors relate differently to the two innovation aspects. The questionnaire findings showed that individual level factors had a stronger influence on idea generation than idea implementation and vice versa for group and organizational factors. A similar pattern emerged in the interview findings where the factors that influenced idea implementation fell mainly into group and organizational typologies. The implications of these findings for organizations and research are considered.Idea generation, idea implementation, innovation process, determinants of innovation

Establishing Evacuee Reception Centres by Czech Red Cross Humanitarian Crews

Import 26/06/2013Diplomová práce se zabývá zřizováním přijímacích středisek pro evakuované osoby Humanitárními jednotkami Českého červeného kříže. V práci je provedena analýza stávajícího systému fungování přijímacích středisek. Jsou zde vymezeny nedostatky v činnosti těchto jednotek, které zohledňují zejména výsledky cvičení Humanitární jednotky Českého červeného kříže Blansko. V závěru práce jsou navržena opatření pro zkvalitnění činnosti Humanitárních jednotek Českého červeného kříže při zřizování přijímacích středisek pro evakuované osoby.The thesis deals with establishing of receiving centres for evacuees by Humanitarian teams of Czech Red Cross. The thesis opens with an analysis presenting a current system of running the receiving centres. The main focus is on defining failings in functioning of these units which are based on results obtained from trainings of the Humanitarian Czech Red Cross in Blansko. Finally, in the conclusion there is an attempt to suggest actions for improving work of Humanitarian teams of the Czech Red Cross in the process of establishing the receiving centres.Prezenční050 - Katedra ochrany obyvatelstvavelmi dobř