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Asymmetrische Effekte der Geldpolitik auf die Industrie in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland - eine Untersuchung auf Branchenebene
Hock, Thorsten - 2003
Branchen eingeteilt. An eine kurze Betrachtung der Industrie aus makro- und mikroökonomischer Sicht schließt sich die … subsectors, at least not given the used identification strategy. This could be due to the fact that this theory regards the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009433722
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Influencing factors of profit and profitability of agricultural largefirms in the Omsk region, Russia
Schulze, Eberhard; Tillack, Peter; Patlassov, Oleg - 2002
profitability of Russian enterprises in the region of Omsk. Based on the finalyearly reports of the enterprises it is shown, that in … this article only the gross profit, or the profitability of the grossprofit are discussed. For the year 2000, the average … profitability of the gross profit of the examinedenterprises amounted to 2,0 %. The profitability on the basis of the profit before …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009446947
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Enablers and impediments to IT adoption in business relationships: Evidence from Australia and Finland
Cripps, Helen; Salo, Jari; Standing, Craig - 2009
solutions in the context of business relationships by drawing on case studies conducted in both Australia and Finland in the … manufacturing industry in Finland and in the marine defence (shipbuilding) industry in Australia. Findings – The findings indicate … the most significant impediments to IT adoption in heavy manufacturing in Australia and Finland. Research limitations …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009440777
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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
In pursuing sustainable competitive advantage, firms undertake a range of strategic initiatives such as innovation, customer relationship management, entering new markets overseas, and competitive actions within current marketplaces. Studies that examine these initiatives generally study the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009481908
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Impacts of E-marketplaces on the purchase of capital goods : a case study of the Australian Advanced Manufacturers
Lee, Geoffrey; McGuiggan, Robyn L.; Spanjaard, Daniela; … - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2008
of Advanced Manufacturing Australia, which targets the automotive and aerospace industries. Interviews with 36 senior …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009481932
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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
To maintain or achieve competitiveness and profitability, a manufacturing firm or enterprise must respond to a range of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482035
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Employee organizational commitment : the influence of cultural and organizational factors in the Australian manufacturing industry
Su, Sophia; Baird, Kevin; Blair, Bill - 2009
The importance of enhancing employee organizational commitment (EOC) is highlighted by the extensive literature revealing its positive impact on employees? job performance, reducing absenteeism and turnover rates, and improving employees? adaptability to organizational change. This study...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482051
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Intra-industry trade and adjustment costs in the Australian textile, clothing and footwear and motor vehicle industries : a comparative case study approach
Marks, Andrew - 2009
Australian studies have focused on different dimensions of intra industry trade (IIT) between the manufacturing sector and the rest of the world at the disaggregated level, i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 digit levels. The current study seeks to complement the existing literature by examining the IIT and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482081
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Inter-firm collaboration through clusters and networks : drivers and barriers
Hall, Tim; Chapman, R. L. - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2005
This conceptual paper reviews the existing literature on business Clusters and Networks, proposes a series of research questions concerning drivers and barriers to the establishment and implementation of effective clusters. Relevant literature on this topic involves a wide range of academic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482108
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Continuous improvement tools and support mechanisms in Australia manufacturing
Mellor, Robert; Hyland, Paul W.; Karayan, John - University of Western Sydney - 2001
in Australia was conducted to determine the main motives for implementing CI and the focus of CI activities. This paper …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482200