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Performance measurement and continuous improvement : are they linked to manufacturing strategy?
Hyland, Paul W.; Mellor, Robert; Sloan, Terrence R. - University of Central Queensland; University of Western …; … - 2004
performance. Continuous improvement (CI) methods have become widely adopted and regarded as providing an important component of … the different areas of business performance. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482035
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Performance measures to sustain continuous innovation : empirical studies of logistics functions within firms
Soosay, Claudine A.; Chapman, R. L. - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2004
This paper discusses results from a study of Continuous Innovation within the logistics industry in Australia and …. Upon establishing these variables, the research also examined performance measures implemented by the firms to review and … and processes allow for continuing improvement. Performance measurement identifies potential areas or problem areas that …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482239
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A comparative study of the management styles of marketing managers in Australia and the People's Republic of China
Poon, Patrick; Evangelista, F. U.; Albaum, Gerald S. - Lingnan University; University of Western Sydney; … - 2005
Purpose ? The objective of this paper is to compare the management style of marketing managers in Australia with the … counterparts in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Design/methodology/approach ? Based on the differences in cultural dimensions … survey. Sixty seven valid Australia samples and 104 valid Chinese samples were obtained through mail survey and personal …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482230
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An empirical examination of performance measurement for managing continuous innovation in logistics
Soosay, Claudine A.; Chapman, R. L. - University of Central Queensland; University of Western …; … - 2006
Performance measurement within organisations identifies areas of a business that need attention and improvement. The … measurement and control of logistics performance requires the selection of critical performance measures and the development of … is increasing in its strategic importance as more and more firms in developed economies such as Singapore and Australia …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009481978
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Firm performance and default risk for publicly listed companies in emerging markets : a case study of Jordan
Zeitun, Rami M. A. - University of Western Sydney; College of Law and Business; … - 2006
This thesis examines the determinants of corporate performance and likelihood of default of Jordanian publicly listed … companies. Despite the large body of work that has investigated the determinants of corporate performance and default, no … comprehensive study has emerged in an emerging market. Indeed, most of the empirical research on corporate performance and failure …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482073
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Project finance risk pricing decision : Australian evidence
Nguyen, Huyen T. - University of Western Sydney; College of Law and Business; … - 2002
This thesis presents empirical research into the project risk pricing decision undertaken by Australian project leaders for domestic project finance. It addresses questions about the relative importance of various project finance risks on the project risk pricing decision; the impact of risk...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482182
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Constituents and their expectation : towards a critical-pragmatic theory of information systems project management
Brook, Phillip W. J. - University of Western Sydney; College of Law and Business; … - 2004
This dissertation presents a theoretical model of information systems (IS) project management that aims to improve the rate of project success, estimated at time of writing to be less than 50% despite over thirty years of experience. The inquiry into IS managementand the development of the CED...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482251
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Innovation and its interaction with market orientation : a study of Australian manufacturing SMEs
Low, David R. - University of Western Sydney; College of Business - 2006
examining its impact on firm performance and the role of employees in the implementation of this strategy; or (ii) studying the … the firm, (b) the innovativeness of the firm, (c) the firm performance, (d)aspects of the firm's competetive environment …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009481904
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Innovation and market orientation in SMEs : antecedent factors and inter-relationships
Low, David R.; Chapman, R. L.; Sloan, Terrence R. - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2006
examining its impact on firm performance and the role of employees in the implementation of this strategy; or (ii) studying the … orientation, and identifies key components of the market orientation construct as antecedent factors of the innovation performance …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009481908