John Berridge

Bio: John Berridge is an academic researcher from University of Manchester. The author has contributed to research in topics: Human resource management & Context (language use). The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 10 publications receiving 245 citations.

Employee Assistance Programmes and Workplace Counselling

Abstract: What are EAPs and why are they needed? stress - its nature and evidence history of EAPs models of EAPs EAPs in action - case studies choosing and implementing an EAP issues and problems with EAP evaluating the EAP EAPs in an HRM context summary and future prospects.

The Employee Assistance Programme

Abstract: Defines the employee assistance programme (EAP) and describes its potential and impact on organizations. Provides details of how EAPs operate at each step. Evaluates their use and value in the context of the need for organizational performance.

Stress and coping in US organizations: The role of the Employee Assistance Programme

Abstract: In many business organizations, managers hold a perception of stress as being counter-productive to the economic goals of the enterprise. Their implicit mental structures of the organization are that of a smooth-running machine or system. If disruptions or disjunctures occur, their response is to devise a mechanism or procedure to restore the organization to a steady state, or even the original state as far as possible. Having done so, they customarily seek to retain the organization at that controlled and predictable level of functioning.

Human Resource Management in Britain

Abstract: Traces the development of personnel management in Britain over four distinct periods from the late nineteenth century onwards, and identifies the economic, political, social and institutional forces in the growth of the function. Builds up a detailed profile of the personnel practitioner, covering demographic and remunerative data, qualifications, time spending and status in the enterprise. Critically discusses the role of the professional association and its occupational models. Finally examines the conceptual and operational distinctions between personnel management and human resource management in the British context.

Learning Styles, Culture and Inclusive Instruction in the Multicultural Classroom: A Business and Management Perspective

Abstract: This article examines the learning style profile exhibited by students in a multicultural class of international business management, and how cultural conditioning is reflected in the learning style preferences of home and international students. Using the Felder and Soloman's Index of Learning Styles , this study finds that each learning style dimension measured by the instrument is amply represented and that the scores reported by international students on all but one learning style dimension show much wider measures of dispersion compared to those of home students suggesting that greater variations in learning preferences are likely to co-exist in culturally heterogeneous cohorts. Suggestions on how to move toward a multistyle teaching approach to business management education so as to enfranchise all students in the multicultural classroom are then put forward. Finally, a discussion of the implications of these findings with respect to the business management curriculum design is provided.

Applying TAM across cultures: the need for caution

Abstract: The technology acceptance model (TAM) is one of the most widely used behavioural models in the information systems (IS) field. Researchers have used the model to study many different IS adoption situations and contexts, and it usually demonstrates validity and reliability. Although TAM was developed in the U.S., the TAM model has also been used in other countries. Transferring a model to another cultural context should be subjected to rigorous testing, and a few studies have begun to examine the applicability of TAM in a small variety of cultures. This study contributes to the growing multi-cultural examination of TAM, and demonstrates that although the model has been successful in predicting adoption behaviours in some international settings, it might not hold in all cultures. Almost 4000 students from several universities around the world provided the data for the study. Data analysis revealed that the TAM model does not hold for certain cultural orientations. Most significantly, low Uncertainty Avoidance, high Masculinity, high-Power Distance, and high Collectivism seem to nullify the effects of Perceived Ease of Use and/or Perceived Usefulness. Since TAM has been shown to be widely applicable to various technological innovations, it is likely to continue to be applied broadly and globally. However, the results of this study suggest the need for caution in applying TAM in at least 20 countries.

Integrating National Culture into IS Research: The Need for Current Individual Level Measures

Abstract: Cross-cultural IS research is beginning to mature; however, much is left to do. This article reviews the most popular conceptualization of National Culture and offers suggestions for improvements in measurement. While Hofstedefs culture dimensions uncertainty avoidance, power distance, masculinity/femininity, and individualism/collectivism are still widely used in many disciplines; it is not guaranteed that the measures still hold after over 30 years. Empirical evidence is presented from two studies that indicate that shifts might have occurred. Because the usual national culture constructs are measured at the national level, they also should not be used in individual models of behavior or technology acceptance.

Three worlds of CSCL: Can we support CSCL?

Abstract: Symposium CSCL, three worlds compared: Computer supported collaborative learning in distance and face-to-face education All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, by print, photocopy, microfilm or any other means without the written permission of the author.You afford my life With few exceptions the solitary animal is, in any species, an abnormal creature …The dominant principle of social life is not the struggle for existence, but cooperation … If we would seek for one word that describes society better than any other…The word is COOPERATION. The only place where people are asked to work alone in a competitive atmosphere on a regular basis is the college classroom. I'm proud that we learned so much from ourselves. I didn't know we knew anything about this subject.