It is proposed to examine how these two different models of human relations - that of Winnicott and Serres - illuminate features of contemporary organizational life.With these models, one can view recent scandals in the USA, specifically the implosion of the energy firm, Enron. Previous accounts...

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There is a general consensus amongst industry experts that in order for the South African wineindustry to sustain the success it has enjoyed thus far in export markets like the United Kingdom,the Netherlands and Sweden and to become even more internationally competitive, its has toimprove the...

When expenses become an issue, training is often one of the first budget items to be cut. There have been a number of evaluation studies about rates of return from training interventions. Most results are based on interviewing participants about the value of the intervention and its effect on...

In recent years, the UK government skills policy has emphasised the role of workforceskills development as a key driver of economic success and improving productivityacross all sectors of the economy. The importance of skills (as a vehicle for enhancingproductivity performance) is highlighted...

This study examines long term changes in the industrial and workforce structure of the Australian construction industry and their effect on the capacity of the industry to invest in training. The study finds that restructuring has raised the barriers to employer investment in vocational training...

Ph. D.