建构主义对英语词汇教学的启示

在英语词汇教学中,教师应以建构主义理论为指导,引导学生借助丰富的学习资源,将词汇学习置于具体情景中,将所学知识与原有知识经验相结合,发挥联想想象,并在协作的学习环境中完成对词汇知识的主动建构。     

Conform or rebel: when does keeping to the rules enhance firm performance?

This paper examines whether there are economic rewards to mimicking strategic actions of other firms. The strategic behaviour we study is the formation of technology collaborations with MNEs by Indian firms. We argue that conforming to the behaviour of other firms has differential performance effects across different classes of firms and suggest that the benefits of conformity accrue more to small than large firms. To test this, we measured each Indian firm's conformity to the average tendency of other similar firms to collaborate with an MNE and then regressed its performance on conformity. Results were consistent with our expectations that small firms gain more from conformity than do their larger counterparts. Copyright © 2009 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Collaboration and cooperation in a tourism destination: a network science approach

The extent of collaboration and cooperation is an important determinant for the development of a tourism destination. These features are usually assessed through qualitative investigations. This letter proposes a quantitative approach based on the evaluation of the modularity characteristics of the network of the destination stakeholders. The results of a sample analysis are reported.     

基于协同式供应链的中小企业供应链协同研究

在企业供应链协同的有关研究基础上,以交易成本理论的视角引入了对协同式供应链的分析;并以中小企业为对象,对基于协同式供应链的中小企业从其供应链协同的优势、相关复杂性以及协同的路径等方面进行了分析,以帮助中小企业在新的竞争环境下恰当选择其供应链协同策略。     

An Exploratory Investigation of Knowledge Sharing and Cooperative Marketing in Tourism Alliances

It has become a common practice for tourism organizations to form alliances in cooperative marketing efforts. The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine some of the specific motivations and constraints for tourism organizations to share knowledge and participate in tourism alliances. These results suggest that tourism professionals that feel positively towards tourism alliances still may feel uncomfortable sharing knowledge because of the possibility of loss of profit or confidentiality. The respondents with more industry experience report participating in strategic alliances more frequently than those respondents with little experience.     

Interrelationships of risks faced by third party logistics service providers: A DEMATEL based approach

This paper analyses the interrelationships between risks faced by third party logistics service providers (3PLs) in relation to one of its customers using DEMATEL. Novel analysis of both within and between risk categories and generation of threshold value to prioritize risks generate useful insights. Results show that arms-length relationship between the customer and the 3PLs has strong influence on other risks and there is a need for collaborative relationships between 3PLs and its customers. Moreover, analysis indicates that the 3PLs need to improve internal processes related to quality management, flexibility of its operations and also geographical coverage of their services.     

基于要素视角的广东省公共卫生科研协同攻关路径研究

基于实地调研、书面调研和文献情报分析,从平台建设、学科基础、人才队伍、财政投入等维度梳理广东协同攻关创新的发展现状。分析发现,广东应对突发公共卫生事件仍存在科研协同攻关创新要素不够完善、投入渠道较为单一、创新机制亟待加强等短板。据此,从加强科研协同攻关创新统筹规划、完善重点领域科研载体与平台布局、多措并举持续加大资金投入力度、加强高层次人才与团队建设、优化科研协同攻关创新运行机制等方面,提出系统性对策建议。     

The rise and fall of a National Safety Promotion Programme – The case of Sweden

In 1982, when Sweden got a new Health Service Act, the health sector was given a new role – to collect, analyse and actively disseminate the knowledge it gained. A National Safety Promotion Programme was build up by the National Board for Health and Welfare, and a National Inter-sector Cooperation Group and medical advisory board were established. In 1992, the programme was transferred to the National Institute of Public Health. Later the Institute was given a new role and therefore the programme was relocated to the Swedish Rescue Service Agency. In some aspects we can see a parallel with the paradigm that was behind the Civil Protection Act 2003 and the Health Service Act 1982. It was a logic consequence to move the national programme to the rescue service sector. Within the National Rescue Service Agency the programme ended up in the line organisation, which lacked a cross-sector work orientation. The programme was closed down. In the article the reason for the decisions is described and also the background and the possibilities for the programme to act in different national boards as well as the preconditions for an inter-sector group.     

Simulation of truck arrival process at a seaport: evaluating truck-sharing benefits for empty trips reduction

Empty running of container trucks increases empty miles. With the aim of a reduction in the number of empty-truck trips, this study simulates the truck-sharing idea in a port and also evaluates the positive effects of the changes made. This study develops simulation models for the current process (the current truck arrival process in a seaport) and the proposed process (the idea of truck-sharing). The data for this study are provided by a local port. Simulation results are validated by using real-life data from the port. The simulation results confirm that the truck-sharing idea boosts port transport capacity, and that it can handle the increasing future truck volume effectively. The truck-sharing idea can also account for reduced emissions released from trucks in the port surroundings. The results of the simulation will be useful in persuading port authorities to evaluate truck-sharing initiatives. This study will assist port managers with replies to questions, such as ‘What impact will truck-sharing have on transport capacity expansion?’     

Investigating effects of organisational culture and learning on environmental collaboration and performance of Korean exporting firms

This paper presents an empirical study of the effect of organisational culture and learning capability factors on environmental collaboration and performance in green supply chains. A conceptual model and variables were derived from organisational culture, learning, and collaboration theory and tested with Korean exporting firms. Learning capability was found to positively affect environmental collaboration as staff behaviour, attitudes and learning about environmental practices in a focal firm can be increased from suppliers and customers and then disseminated internally. Further, environmental collaboration was found to positively affect environmental performance due to a focal firm sharing these learned capabilities about the environment with other supply chain partners. However, organisational culture was not found to positively affect environmental collaboration. The findings suggest firms can improve environmental capabilities and performance through shared learning with supply chain partners and ensuring they are internally disseminated in the focal organisation.