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Purpose: This article reports the results of a randomized field experiment that tested the effects of a new business intervention among managers of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in England. Design/methodology/approach: Individual managers (learners) were randomly assigned in clusters (companies) to either an intervention group (265 learners;40 SMEs) receiving a novel virtual, blended training program designed to stimulate a change in management behavior or a no-intervention group (118 learners;22 SMEs). Findings: The results show that the primary objective of changing management behavior to use more of an Operational Coaching™ style of management has been achieved (to a statistically significant level), and this is against the backdrop of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. Positive trends in SME productivity metrics were also observed in the intervention group companies. Originality/value: These important results could be indicative of the economic and productivity impact that a change in management behavior could have, and they warrant serious further investigation. © 2023, Michela Tinelli, Dominic Ashley-Timms, Laura Ashley-Timms and Ruth Phillips.
ABSTRACT
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is applied topically to arrest caries and has an increasing evidence base to support its efficacy, both in the primary dentition and to arrest root caries in older patients. It can be used as a non-aerosol generating procedure and is a simple technique. It has a side-effect of discolouring caries black, a factor which requires discussion with patients and their carers prior to application. Due to its efficacy and simplicity, it is a useful intervention for the management of caries. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Caries is a common condition in the UK, and silver diamine fluoride offers a simple alternative management technique when case selection is appropriate. © 2020 George Warman Publications. All rights reserved.