Transboundary water resources allocation using bankruptcy theory; Case study of Euphrates and Tigris Rivers

One significant problem of trans-boundary rivers, which has been causing various challenges and disputes throughout the world, is that the amount of demand and need of riparian states is larger than the available water. Hence, one of the main challenges in trans-boundary rivers management problems is that how we can allocate the limited and shared available water among riparian states when it is not sufficient to satisfy the claims of all riparian states so that it would be more equitable and reasonable. In this study, we survey the application of bankruptcy theory to solve this problem in trans-boundary rivers. Furthermore, we propose a new bankruptcy rule to help solving conflict in trans-boundary reallocation problems and investigate its application in a real case study. The results reveal that this method is potentially helpful to solve conflict over trans-boundary water resources problems   Hojjat Mianabadi ...

The different roles of corporate and unit level human resources managers in the hospitality industry

Abstract/ Purpose – The purpose of this research is to analyze differences between the roles of HR managers at the corporate and unit level in the specific context of the hospitality industry. Design/methodology/approach – Semi-structured interviews with 12 HR managers in three countries, complemented by a short questionnaire, yielded quantitative data on Ulrich’s HR roles, work time spent in various roles and various degrees of involvement in decision making. Respondents also provided qualitative accounts of their roles. Findings – Distinct differences exist between HR work at the corporate and unit level. Whereas unit level managers tend to focus on their role as “administrative experts” and “employee champions”, corporate level managers stressed their role as “strategic partners” and “change agents”. Corporate level managers benefit from earlier involvement in organizational decisions than those at unit lev ...