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Theory and politics: lessons from feminist economics

Reiter, Sara Ann - In: Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal 8 (1995) 3, pp. 34-59

Investigates two issues raised by D.C. Moore: the apparent failure of critical accounting theory to launch and sustain a critical programme and relative lack of critical accounting activity in the USA. These concerns are related in that radicalization and change of one′s own academic...

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Empirical research in accounting: alternative approaches and a case for “middle‐range” thinking

Laughlin, Richard - In: Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal 8 (1995) 1, pp. 63-87

Empirical research in accounting is of considerable importance to the academic community yet it is surprising to note that it is only since the early 1970s that this concern has gained centre stage. Since this time multiple studies have been undertaken from a variety of different theoretical and...

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Combining actor-network theory with interventionist research: present state and future potential

Lukka, Kari; Vinnari, Eija - In: Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal 30 (2017) 3, pp. 720-753

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the philosophical and practical compatibility of actor-network theory (ANT) and interventionist research (IVR) and search for explanations for their scant combined use. The scope of investigation is limited to accounting, management and...

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Science and responsibility for the well-being of the global community

Forge, John - In: Annals in Social Responsibility 2 (2016) 1, pp. 99-112

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the topic of the social responsibility and the scientist from a philosophical perspective. This is a (relatively) neglected topic, as philosophers have tended to focus on moral responsibility. Nevertheless, it is important, and timely....

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Managing conversations: the medium for achieving “breakthrough” results

Bolton, Robert - In: Career Development International 3 (1998) 6, pp. 233-237

in this methodology has its roots in a branch of philosophy called ontology. The aim of this methodology is to create …

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The research on Chinese ancient management philosophies' similarities with contemporary human resources management thoughts

Kong, Dong; Zhang, JunJie - In: Chinese Management Studies 5 (2011) 4, pp. 368-379

Purpose – Established on the detailed exploration of Chinese ancient management philosophies (CAMPs), the purpose of this paper is to extract enlightenments from CAMPs to see whether there exist some similarities between CAMPs and contemporary human resources management thoughts (CHRMTs) and...

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Yin yang and company growth: a case study of a coal company of Shanxi in China

Li, Jingfeng; Wang, Jiguang; Fan, Wenbin - In: Chinese Management Studies 5 (2011) 4, pp. 380-393

Chinese philosophical terms to Western minds, and also the core concept of Chinese Taoist philosophy. The purpose of this … philosophy which enhanced the core competitiveness effectively by emotional management innovation and personalized HRM, among …

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Implications of I Ching on innovation management

Yuduo, Lu; Yi, Qian; Donghua, Wang; Yao, Lu - In: Chinese Management Studies 5 (2011) 4, pp. 394-402

internal consistencies between one traditional Chinese philosophy, I Ching and modern Western innovation management science … activities. Originality/value – The paper is pioneering in consciously combining I Ching philosophy with Western innovation …

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Philosophy, training and spirituality: a longitudinal, empirical study

Li, Jui‐Min - In: Chinese Management Studies 6 (2012) 4, pp. 582-597

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze whether Chinese philosophy can have positive results in long … results show that using Chinese philosophy as training content can increase trainees' training motivation. In addition, better …, Chinese philosophy can increase the employees' motivation for transfer and workplace spirituality. Third, at the …

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Enhancement of global business practices: lessons from the Hindu Bhagavad Gita

Chinna Natesan, N.; Keeffe, Michael J.; Darling, John R. - In: European Business Review 21 (2009) 2, pp. 128-143

Purpose – The basis of global business operations in the twenty‐first century is knowledge. The Hindu scriptural reference, the Bhagavad Gita , interpreted as “Celestial Song” or “Song of God,” is quickly becoming a critical resource in this relatively new paradigm. This paper aims...

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