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theory approach, this paper examines some theoretical and methodological issues of BSC to develop a holistic perspective when … adopting BSC as a managerial tool. The main purpose hereto is not to question BSC but rather to create a more holistic and down …
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/methodology/approach – The ideas of institutional theory have provided a theoretical setting through which to trace the country's journey toward …
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Purpose – Aims to suggest how characteristics of the idealized nuclear family may provide some lessons for the improved practice of hospitality management. Design/methodology/approach – Explores the origin and nature of the family as a social unit and the benefits experienced by its members...
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Purpose – The paper aims to show that economic theory has become “desocialised” and separated from social theory … traces how the social content of economic theory has diminished, considering the reasons why. This leads on to a wider … sciences towards structural methods. Such an artificial divide between economic theory and social theory is argued to be …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the wider societal issues that can impact on the success of a TB programme. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is a qualitative study of the experiences of people involved in a community‐based DOTS programme in Lubombo, Swaziland,...
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Purpose – This paper seeks to provide readers with a better understanding of four theory models that inform coaching … article represents a unique attempt to bridge theory and practice by encouraging readers to reflect on how each individual …'s practice is developed from, and informed by, a particular theory position. It represents one of the few papers that have …
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Purpose – This paper proposes a perspective of change agency that builds on the regenerative power of language achieved through ongoing talk and conversations associated with managing change. It seeks to elaborate on the role of speech in helping one to see change as a continuous stream of...
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the application of autopoietic theory to knowledge management. The paper aims to provide a direct comparison between the … theory of autopoiesis with aspects of knowledge management, specifically social constructivism. Design …/methodology/approach – The theory of autopoiesis was broken down into easily comparable sections. The theory of social constructivism in relation …
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conceptual model. Findings – The paper findings point towards the need for a holistic frame in overcoming fragmented viewpoints … in opening up their possibilities for achieving holistic managerial perspectives by combining economic, social and other …
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current understanding of the role of status in organization theory. Practical implications – This paper draws practical …
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