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regression models as tools in assessing training needs for management skills at various companies. However, it is the perceived …Management training has been considered as an important issue attracting the interest of several individuals and … aspects of management training that may result from different features of organizations and countries concerned. However …
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issued the debt. If banks price their assets to realise a target return on economic capital, then a higher credit rating will … result in higher loan rates if the fall in the bank?s cost of capital, associated with the lower insolvency risk, is … the bank?s economic capital holding. We compare theoretically derived decreases in the bank?s cost of funds to actual bank …
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significant anguish of Ansett's now ex-employees: 'they emerged from departure gate lounge 11, some were crying, some locked arms …
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implications for current strategies to address trade skills shortages. It is concluded that changes in industry and workforce …
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changes in VET policy and the implications for management strategy within the retail industry. It discusses the key elements … changes in VET policy and the implications for management strategy in the retail industry it is evident that the outcomes of …
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improve and adapt their methods of production. As one of the pillars of total quality management, it has generally included a …
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This paper defines foresight as being a mental model about the future and considers the role of foresight in shaping actions and events reflected in imperious, heroic, tragic and chaotic futures (defined within the paper). The paper contends that success in foresight is not about acquiring...
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To maintain or achieve competitiveness and profitability, a manufacturing firm or enterprise must respond to a range of challenges, including rapid improvements in technology, declining employment and output, globalisation of markets and environmental requirements. In addition, substantial...
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management (HRM) in professional service firms (PSFs). It provides the empirical evidence by comparing and contrasting the … and ex-employees of the two firms. Findings - The findings suggest that differences in the performance of PSFs could be … PSF cases provided evidence to support the notion that strategic human resource management is an important factor in …
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For firms to survive in the highly competitive Aerospace Component Supply Market, they must have some sustainable competitive advantages. Customers are demanding continual price reductions and improvements in lead times from their suppliers. In the Asia Pacific region, developing economies such...
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