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Using Bayesian belief networks to make integrated irrigation management decisions: a case study from Sri Lanka
Cain, J. D.; Sakthivadivel, R.; Makin, I.; Batchelor, C. H. - International Water Management Institute (IWMI) - 1999
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011274215
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How can China build purchase alliances in the world market of resource commodities?
Song, Yuhua; Li, Feng - In: Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies 2 (2009) 2, pp. 121-130
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study China's strategy of purchasing resource commodities in international markets, what the Chinese government can do to change the current disorderly import system and how China can build purchase alliances to win in international bargaining....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005009754
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A hybrid approach for integrated healthcare cooperative purchasing and supply chain configuration
Rego, Nazaré; Claro, João; Sousa, Jorge Pinho de - In: Health Care Management Science 17 (2014) 4, pp. 303-320
This paper presents an innovative and flexible approach for recommending the number, size and composition of purchasing groups, for a set of hospitals willing to cooperate, while minimising their shared supply chain costs. This approach makes the financial impact of the various cooperation...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011154777
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Institutional Investors and International Expansion in Restaurant Industry
Oak, Seonghee; Upneja, Arun - 2010
Although U.S. restaurant firms face high risks in diversifying their operations internationally, there are no previous studies that motivate international diversification. If international diversification is risky then why do restaurant firms go abroad? This study focuses on one potential...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009467958
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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Compliance in Restaurants
Kalkan, Kutay; Kwansa, Francis; Cobanoglu, Cihan - 2010
that accept credit card transactions. All restaurants that accept a credit card must comply with PCI DSS. The purpose of … the study was to examine the PCI DSS compliance levels of Quick Service, Casual/Family and Fine Dining restaurants. A … indicate that restaurants are far from full compliance with PCI DSS. This may have significant financial and non …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009468069
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Incentives in the Restaurant Industry: an Analysis of Consumer Tipping Behavior
Jabbour, Patrick G; Kim, Woody G - 2011
Tipping is an important part of the restaurant industry. In the United States, tips in the food industry alone amount to almost 44 billion every year. Furthermore, tips often account for a large majority of a server's paycheck. This study will examine the relationship between tipping and other...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009468130
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Training and service quality: a case study analysis of regional Australian restaurants
Cairncross, Grant; Wilde, Simon J; Hutchinson, Lucinda - 2008
extent, nature and determinants of training in hospitality firms in regional Australia. Restaurants in particular have proven … in the area. An examination of six restaurants in Northern New South Wales identified that medium sized boutique …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009475287
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Critical success factors in barbecue restaurants: Do operators and patrons agree?
Farrish, John Raymond - 2010
study: four separate case studies were conducted of barbecue restaurants in specific areas of the United States, each of … peculiar to barbecue restaurants.The qualitative model was then tested by administering a survey to regular patrons of barbecue … restaurants. Principal component analysis yielded a six-factor model explaining 68% of the variance. Patrons identified barbecue …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009458725
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Muncie, Indiana McGalliard Rd. and Oakwood Ave. aerial view
Conatser, Roger - 2005
W. Woodmont Dr.; W. McGalliard Rd.; W. Concord Rd.; W. Sherman Dr.; W. Royale Dr.; W. Glenn Ellyn Dr.; W. Cowing Dr.; W. Waid Ave.; W. Rosewood Ave.; W. Stirling Dr.; N. Belmont Dr.; N. Oakwood Ave.; N. Hollywood Ave.; N. Maplewood Ave.; N. Rosewood Ave.; N. Glenwood Ave.; N. Ball Ave.; N....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009460420
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Muncie, Indiana McGalliard Rd. aerial view
Conatser, Roger - 2005
W. McGalliard Rd.; W. Dunn Ave.; W. Elsie Ave.; W. Haines Ave.; W. Royale Dr.; N. Wheeling Ave.; N. New York Ave.; N. Lanewood Dr.; N. Virginia Ave.; N. Locust St.; N. Court St.; N. Linden St.; N. Cowing Park Ln.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009460421