New Technologies, Flexible Work Practices, and Regional Sociospatial Differentiation: Some Observations from the United Kingdom

1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
J L Morris
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Flexible Work ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Flexible Accumulation ◽  
Flexible Work Practices

Changes in production in the 1980s from Fordist to post-Fordist or flexible accumulation strategies are analyzed. After a discussion of the rise of the ‘flexible firm’, empirical evidence is drawn from the United Kingdom, and possible sociospatial scenarios that may arise from these changes are discussed.

scholarly journals Use of flexible work practices and employee outcomes: the role of work–life balance and employee age

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Tahrima Ferdous ◽  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
Erica French
Keyword(s):  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Flexible Work ◽  
Employee Outcomes ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Flexible Work Practices ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Employee Age

Abstract Flexible work practices (FWPs) give employees some control over when and where they work. Using boundary theory and role balance theory, this study proposes and tests a mediation model focusing on how the relationships between FWPs usage and employee outcomes (i.e., wellbeing and turnover intention) are mediated by work−life balance (WLB). It also tests the moderating role of employee age on the relationship between WLB and employee outcomes using socioemotional selectivity theory. The model was tested using survey data from 293 employees of an Australian for-profit organization. The findings indicate that FWPs usage is positively associated with WLB, WLB is positively associated with wellbeing and negatively with turnover intentions, and WLB partially mediates the relationships between FWPs usage and employee outcomes. The results provide partial support that employee age moderates the relationship between WLB and turnover intentions. Theoretical, research and practical contributions are discussed.

Broadband Diffusion to SMEs in the UK

2011 ◽  
pp. 481-492
Author(s):  
Oluwasola Oni ◽  
Anastasia Papazafeiropoulou
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Technological Adoption ◽  
The Uk

Broadband is a relatively new technology and its adoption in the United Kingdom has been an issue due to its perceived benefits for businesses and more so for small/medium size enterprises (SMEs). In this chapter we argue that previous research focuses on home uses of broadband, particularly for educational purposes with little attention to its adoption by SMEs. We argue that the existing diffusion of innovation theories are inadequate for the study of broadband diffusion and we propose a more sociotechnical approach for that purpose. This study can be useful for SMEs considering adoption of new technologies such as broadband as well as policy makers that seek to apply effective technological adoption policies.

International diffusion of new health technologies: A ten-country analysis of six health technologies

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 419-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Packer ◽  
Sue Simpson ◽  
Andrew Stevens ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Health Spending ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
International Diffusion ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Drug Eluting ◽  
Deep Brain

Objectives: The objective of this study was to examine and explain the differential international diffusion of six health innovations.Methods: A retrospective diffusion study was undertaken of sildenafil, cyclooxygenase-II (COX II) inhibitors, beta interferon, verteporfin, deep brain stimulators, and drug-eluting coronary stents in ten countries—Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. We plotted diffusion curves of daily defined doses per quarter, vials or implants per million population, and examined the association between diffusion and five key variables.Results: Canada, Switzerland, and Sweden are generally high users of new technologies; Spain, Denmark, and particularly the United Kingdom are low users. Almost all countries experienced rapid adoption of sildenafil with diffusion to a similar level; there was variable adoption and diffusion of COX II inhibitors, verteporfin, and interferon beta; drug-eluting stents penetrated the market in a similar way in all but one country; and two countries had very different adoption patterns for deep brain stimulators. Above average health spending and the presence of health technology assessment (HTA) or other guidance reports are consistently associated with increased diffusion. Early warning activity and a national coverage decision being taken are more likely to be associated with a reduced diffusion.Conclusions: The significant differences in diffusion between different countries are not consistent with a neat evidence-based world. The tools available to policy makers to control diffusion (early warning systems, HTA, and a fourth hurdle) play some part in influencing diffusion but need close scrutiny of how successfully they operate.

Evaluation and Assessment of Privatization Outcomes: A Conceptual Model and Empirical Evidence

1997 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Molz ◽  
T Hafsi
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluations ◽  
Evaluative Research ◽  
Evaluation And Assessment

The authors develop and apply a schema to evaluate outcomes of privatization. The schema is applied to evaluative research conducted on privatizations in France, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The findings indicate that comprehensive evaluations of privatization outcomes are wanting.

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