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Community resilience in natural disasters
\"Told through the voices of local community leaders, this book analyzes how communities respond to natural disasters and how outsiders contribute positively--or negatively--to their response, promoting debate on the role of aid and the media in times of crisis\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Effects of Interpersonal Communication Process Variables on Outcomes in an International Conflict Negotiation Simulation
The effects of interpersonal communication process variables (individual interpersonal negotiator skill level and dyadic negotiator relationship) on the product outcome of a simulated international conflict negotiation were investigated. This product outcome was measured by behavioral intention for war or peace. The effect of interpersonal skill level on negotiator relationship was also studied. Gender and belief about aggression were included in the design as control variables. Participants were 32 Australian students, who formed the negotiating dyads with actors who were trained to present either high or low interpersonal skills as the experimental variable. The levels of the actors' interpersonal skills affected negotiator relationships, and negotiator relationships affected behavioral intention. The participants' interpersonal skill levels were significantly correlated with beliefs about aggression. Although interpersonal communication process variables were found to elucidate the international conflict negotiation process, the applicability of a negotiation model to all international conflict situations is questioned.
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Strategic people management of coal mining firms in Central Queensland
Purpose - This paper aims to propose a conceptual framework to explore the link between strategic human resource management (SHRM) and firm performance of the coal mining companies in Central Queensland (CQ), Australia.Design methodology approach - The paper reviews literature relating to the process and issues of transforming human resource practices and industrial relations of the coal industry in Australia for the past decade. Theoretical development and empirical studies on the SHRM-performance linkage are discussed. Based on the literature review, the paper develops an integrated model for testing the relationship between SHRM and firm performance in the context of CQ's coalmines and proposes a number of research propositions.Findings - Three perceivable outcomes are likely derived from application of this framework in the field. First, a testing of the linkage between strategic HRM and firm performance in the coal industry, using an integrated approach, would complement the empirical deficiency of treatments on the prior SHRM models. Second, data at firm level could be collected to develop a better understanding of how the adoption of strategic HRM practices in coal companies can affect firm performance. Third, the extent of flexibility practices, use of contractors and associated management practices could be identified.Originality value - The coal industry is central to economic development of regional Queensland. The industry contributes substantially to GDP via employment, investment and product export. An exploration of the impact of SHRM on the coal industry will likely result in identifying some best practices that could be potentially adopted in the wider business community to foster regional economic development in Australia and worldwide.
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Emerging strategic people management of coalmines in Central Queensland
Purpose - The aim of this paper is to set a research agenda which will explore the link between strategic human resource management (HRM) and business performance of the coal industry in Central Queensland, Australia.Design methodology approach - Key performance indicators of coalmines are collected from official statistics and other publicly available records. A survey instrument is to be designed and used to collect data related to experiences and perceptions of managers and employees in coalmines. Statistical tools are used to test interrelationships between key variables.Findings - The research will be the first empirical study of the link between strategic HRM and business performance of the coal industry. The research outcomes will contribute to the body of knowledge concerning the relationship between strategic HRM and business performance. Studying people management practices in the coal industry enables us to paint a clearer picture of the key HRM issues currently faced by the industry. As management educators, we may be more able, as a result of this study, to provide solutions to some identified problems in the industry.Originality value - The coal industry is very important to sustainable regional economic development. An analysis of the impact of people management approaches to business performance is likely to lead to identifying some best practices that can be potentially adopted in the wider regional business community.
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