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context of management research. Yet, the new epistemology of management research that it presents may contribute to the … paper presents a new approach of management research which is built on a new epistemology of collective action. It offers an … perspective for management research” (FPM) which redefines the identity, rigor and relevance of management research. Design …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider why entrepreneurship theorising has become fragmented and how the research problem might be resolved. Design/methodology/approach – The authors first examine how entrepreneurial constructs reflect only part of what we “mean” by the...
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Purpose – This paper aims to reflect on how Lacanian psychoanalysis might inform management studies, and discuss … the study of organizations and management; what its conceptual premises are; and which methodological consequences these … epistemological convergence between psychoanalysis and management studies. Originality/value – Overall, the authors' point is that …
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Human resource management’s challenge is to improve the balance among three competing quality targets: equity …, flexibility and alignment. Management of these targets has improved through four historical periods: the pre …
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This paper surveys the contribution of economics and industrial relations (E/IR) to the development of the field of … personnel/human resource management (P/HRM). A brief review of existing accounts of the evolution of the field reveals that they … influential and authoritative academic‐based writers came from the ranks of economists and economics‐trained IR scholars. After …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to speculate on how the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) formula was developed. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a literature review and analysis. Findings – Ford Whitman Harris's contribution to the EOQ formula is significantly original....
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Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate the effects of both salary dispersion and incentive pay on team performance using data complied from the National Football League over the years 2000‐2007. Design/methodology/approach – The authors consider the effect of pay structure on both in terms...
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is developed, based on previous literature and insights from entrepreneurship, economics, psychology and related …
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Examines the gap between the microeconomic theory of the firm and business reality. In particular, it seeks to redress the balance between theory and practice by examining the objectives of top Scottish companies. The survey confirms initial expectations that Scottish companies are more...
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Provides the conceptual structure and practical framework for analysing the effects which changes in operating cycle variables will have on economic value. Focuses on important issues and techniques in analysing and managing raw materials, work in process, finished goods and accounts receivable....
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