Abstract Beschäftigte in Tätigkeiten, für die keine Berufsausbildung erforderlich ist (einfache Arbeit), gelten schon seit längerem als problematische Personengruppe des Arbeitsmarkts. Anhand der Daten des IAB-Betriebspanels setzt sich dieser Beitrag mit der Entwicklung der einfachen Arbeit...

Purpose This paper attempts to apply complex theory in futures studies and addresses prediction challenges when the system is complex. The purpose of the research is to design a framework to engineer the futures in complex systems where components are divers and inter-related. Relations cannot...

Abstract Objectives The non-linear progression of new infection numbers in a pandemic poses challenges to the evaluation of its management. The tools of complex systems research may aid in attaining information that would be difficult to extract with other means. Methods To study the COVID-19...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to collect information about barriers and enablers experienced by international experts when transferring medical equipment to countries affected by humanitarian emergencies and to discuss the suitability of the principles of “openness”,...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue for the widening of attention in healthcare improvement efforts, to include an awareness of the humanity of people who work in the sector and an appreciation of the part human connection plays in engagement around good quality work. Theoretical...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to present a system dynamic model for studying the interconnections between human weight and health problems which cause various problems throughout life. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews key points about system thinking, its theories,...

Purpose – This paper aims at summing up the main criticisms concerning quality management (QM) in order to address them through objective arguments or extant research. Since its diffusion in the Occident in the 70s, QM gained as much approvals as criticisms. Therefore, with 40 years distance,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework for connecting macro‐ and micro‐level research on competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – Based on some major international survey research reports (by the WEF, IMD, OECD, and the EU) and research experience, a gap is...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the unique unemployment anomaly in the UAE and formulate a long‐term, comprehensive strategy to combat effectively the high rates of unemployment among UAE citizens through a national policy. Design/methodology/approach – The policy...