During the 1990s, governments, managements and unions have been focused uponimproving the cost efficiency of firms. This focus has been strongest for firms in thepublic sector where improved outcomes can be expected to significantly improve theGross Domestic Products of whole economies.This case...

Since the early 1980s there has been a growing interest globally in service quality, driven by the supposition that high service quality will lead to more satisfied customers. Satisfied customers will remain loyal and spread positive word-of-mouth advertising, and therefore improving service...

The research presented in this Thesis is primarily concerned with the field of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) - specifically, the business applications of the technology. The empirical problem addressed is the selection of branch banks as candidates for closure using the network of...

The study on different extension approaches was undertaken in the Bathurst area of New South Wales, Australia. One hundred farmers were surveyed in random pairs according to those who belong to the formal group, ?Landcare?, and those who did not. The survey included questions on personal,...

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Elektronisches Geld stellt eine neue und umstrittene Innovationsstufe des modernen Zahlungsverkehrs dar. Über sein Wesen, sein Entwicklungspotenzial und insbesondere seine Bedeutung für die etablierte Geldordnung kursieren kontroverse Auffassungen. Monika E. Hartmann analysiert in ihrer...