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innovation from managed knowledge development processes may not be certain, much less learning behaviours required to transform …
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the managers and supervisors of hotels. These middle managers are closest to the workplace and have the strongest input … nurturing and growth of middle management, through formal or informal mentoring is of vital importance to hotels that seek to … excel and remain competitive in the current climate. The specific focus of this paper is to report on the lack of mentoring …
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The level of development of continuous improvement (CI) across all aspects of a firm?s operations provides a … examines the responses of firms using CI, taking into account the stage of development that the firm had reached in their … firms were in the early stages of development of CI, using it primarily in the manufacturing function at the operational …
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Since gaining political independence in 1975, Papua New Guinea has always aspired to economic development. Throughout … significant obstacle to creation of employment opportunities and development generally. This paper traces the emergence of minimum … development. The conclusion reached from the analysis is that unless the leaders also devote more determination and commitment to …
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As a learning theory, the continuous improvement (CI) discourse has benefited countless manufacturing enterprises to improve and adapt their methods of production. As one of the pillars of total quality management, it has generally included a range of dynamic concepts from high involvement...
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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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industry reports. In total, 40 semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior partners, professional staff, HR managers …
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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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continuous innovation in the product development process and a methodology for mapping learning behaviours (termed the CIMA …
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