Nottingham Trent University

About: Nottingham Trent University is a education organization based out in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Context (language use). The organization has 4702 authors who have published 12862 publications receiving 307430 citations. The organization is also known as: NTU & Trent Polytechnic.

Effecting HRM‐style practices through an integrated human resource information system: An e‐greenfield site?

Abstract: In examining attempts to move towards HRM‐style practices in organisations, the term “greenfield” helps to conceptualise the break with existing employee relations practices, either on new or on existing sites, or to undertake a philosophical break with the past. Focuses on one stimulus to such transformational change – the development of human resource information systems (HRIS) as an opportunity structure that can enable a break with the past. Considers a case study of a large company implementing an HRIS integrated with other functional systems, to examine whether an e‐greenfield site exists. This is defined as a break with the past in the design and use of a computerised HRIS at either new or old organisational locations, to facilitate a greenfield HR philosophy and enable a more strategic role for HR specialists.

An Overview of Problematic Gaming

Abstract: This chapter presents issues surrounding the definition and conceptualization of problematic gaming, discusses its history, and reviews research into its epidemiology, associated factors, and treatment. A noticeable shift in the mode of video game play has occurred from “pay-to-play” arcade video games and stand-alone video games to online massively multiplayer video games. Many terms have been proposed to describe the excessive and detrimental use of video games, which in severe cases has compulsive or addictive characteristics similar to those seen in substance addiction. There are large inconsistencies in the prevalence rates of problematic gaming. Young males and university students appear to be at greatest risk. Studies have demonstrated an association of problematic gaming with numerous personality dimensions and traits and psychiatric disorders—neuroticism, aggression and hostility, sensation seeking, and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Treatment interventions for problematic gaming include cognitive-behavioral therapy, other psychological treatments, and pharmacotherapy.