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Readiness assessment of Islamic micro‐finance institution to implement micro‐insurance concept (case of Iran)
Saleh Torkestani, Mohammad; Ahadi, Pari - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 1 (2008) 3, pp. 249-261
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess readiness of Iranian micro‐finance institutes (MFIs) to perform micro‐insurance … Qarzol‐hasane). Findings – The score for general readiness of MFIs in Iran revealed a remarkable figure. Accordingly, it is … MFIs of Iran. The findings cannot be generalized to other institutions or industries. Originality/value – The paper reveals …
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Impact of corporate social responsibility practices on organizational performance: an ISO 26000 perspective
Valmohammadi, Changiz - In: Social Responsibility Journal 10 (2014) 3, pp. 455-479
, this study was limited to Iran. Hence, the findings and conclusions drawn from this research are representative of the … between CSR practices based on the seven core subjects of ISO 26000 and firm performance in the context of Iran. Second, the … instrument developed, in this research, will be very useful to policy-makers in various industries of Iran as a tool for …
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Improving operational and business performance in the petroleum industry through quality management
Mellat Parast, Mahour; Adams, Stephanie G.; Jones, Erick C. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 28 (2011) 4, pp. 426-450
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate empirically the effects of quality management practices on operational and business performance. Design/methodology/approach – A reliable and valid survey instrument was used for data gathering from managers in the petroleum industry. A...
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High‐performance work practices, work social support and their effects on job embeddedness and turnover intentions
Karatepe, Osman M. - In: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 25 (2013) 6, pp. 903-921
weeks in Iran, the relationships were tested using LISREL 8.30 through structural equation modeling. Findings – Results … social support on turnover intentions through data collected in the hotel industry in Iran, a developing non‐Western country.  …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014764388
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Classification of human resources based on measurement of tacit knowledge
Jafari, Mostafa; Akhavan, Peyman; Nourizadeh, Mozhden - In: Journal of Management Development 32 (2013) 4, pp. 376-403
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate employees of an organization in order to evaluate and classify them based on their tacit knowledge. Therefore, in this paper, staff's tacit knowledge is measured at the individual level, in automotive sector. Design/methodology/approach –...
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Training interventions: fulfilling managerial ends or proliferating invaluable means for employees?
Soltani, Ebrahim; Liao, Ying‐Ying - In: European Business Review 22 (2010) 2, pp. 128-152
wishing to exploit business opportunities in Iran, there is a need on their part to know the Iranian culture, its difference … multiple perspectives in the novel context of the Middle East with a particular focus on Iran.  …
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Measuring the effectiveness of a human resource information system in National Iranian Oil Company
Hosnavi, Reza; Ramezan, Majid - In: Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle … 3 (2010) 1, pp. 28-39
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of three specific variables, namely: system quality, information quality, and finally information use, on the effectiveness of a human resource information system (IS) in an Iranian oil company. Design/methodology/approach – To...
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Factors affecting the transferability of HRM practices in joint ventures based in Iran
Namazie, Pari - In: Career Development International 8 (2003) 7, pp. 357-366
Human resource management (HRM) is still a new concept in Iran and there is significant research to be done, mainly …
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An examination of human resource management practices in Iranian public sector
Yeganeh, Hamid; Su, Zhan - In: Personnel Review 37 (2008) 2, pp. 203-221
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze HRM practices in Iran in view of underlying cultural, political and …. Given some commonalities between Iran and other developing countries, the findings might be of potential interest in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014974048
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Technischer Fortschritt und Produktivitätsveränderungen in der deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft / Efficiency Progress and Productivity Change in Germany Insurance Industry
Mahlberg, Bernhard - In: Jahrbücher für Nationalökonomie und Statistik 220 (2000) 5, pp. 565-591
insurance industry. These are important impacts of the liberalization and opening of the German insurance market. With the aid …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014608790