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A case study on the balancing and design of a line assembling black‐and‐white television receivers is reported. Task allocations are made using a cost model and considering the relatedness of tasks. The variability of task times, together with variability in the failure rates of the sets,...
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Presents a model for announcing major, negatively perceived, top‐down changes such as layoffs and reorganizations was developed based on the extant literature. The appropriateness of the model was then tested by analysing 15 cases in which a major change was announced. The model presented...
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While downsizing has become an increasingly popular organizational tool in the achievement and/or maintenance of competitiveness and increased productivity, the negative side effect known as survivor syndrome continues to plague many post‐downsizing organizations. This article series examines...
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‐depth marketing specific to the company used with small firms are discussed. From this, marketing models are developed to assess small … performance using the models. Conclusions are drawn on these issues from information gathered from 80 small firms.  …
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Part 1 described the growth in end‐user computing and the problems which it presents for training and general computer literacy, highlighting a number of elements necessary to achieve a basic level of computer literacy, i.e. awareness, skill and knowledge. Part 2 explores a number of other...
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The effectiveness of combination monetary feedback rule and fiscal policy under rational expectations is examined. The … fiscal policy takes into account not only a progressive tax structure but also government expenditure. The model consists of …. Therefore the behaviour of real output is influenced not only by the disturbance terms but also by the policy parameters of the …
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stabilisation policy on the internal and external balances. An expansionary monetary or fiscal policy in particular through its …
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costly mistakes. It is also hoped the lessons will serve as a “reality check” for policy makers. Social implications – The … research also suggests there is a high risk that existing policy may be ambitious and have unintended adverse social …
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Purpose Sustaining the irrigated agriculture, while conserving the natural eco-system, are the two main objectives of sustainable water management (SWM) in irrigation. Achieving both the objectives simultaneously is a complex task in most developing countries. This requires a holistic approach...
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first to use empirical cross‐country analysis in the field of global food security and agricultural policy studies and the … first to evaluate the conjoint effect of the three agricultural policy decisions on food security.  …
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