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total performance of the man‐machine resource base of an organization includes its profitability together with how it … affects the interests of consumers, the national economy and society (i.e. other than profitability performance). The total …
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nature of the hotel industry. To evaluate these strategies profitability or return must be assessed, together with management …Yield management (YM) tends to emphasize revenue management, which is understandable, given the capital intensive … model with which hotel owners and operators can evaluate their yield management strategies and quantify their effectiveness.  …
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spite of the extreme variance that is characteristic of the industry, must be found in the management decision approach that … they employ to deal with this uncertainty. Originality/value – The paper uses statistical evidence to draw management … recognising that correct management decision approaches are behind the success of such an uncertain and volatile industry.  …
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The nature of the small order problem is considered, and the associated advantages and disadvantages of the various policies for dealing with the small order are examined. The calculation and use of the minimum order quantity as a policy for dealing with small orders is demonstrated.
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business ethics are discussed: its realistic use in management and how it can help to raise standards of performance and …
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profitability. As a high debt ratio seems to increase the agency costs and the risk of losing control of the firm, SME owners and …
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profitability. Supported by the startling success of the Japanese and other East Asian nations, the traditional notion that superior … quality and high productivity and profitability are mutually exclusive has been seriously challenged by academics and managers … their results on quality and its correlates, namely, productivity, cost and profitability are presented and discussed …
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The principles behind just‐in‐time have long been recognized in the Western world. However, implementation in the West has not achieved full potential. This indicates uncertainty and a lack of knowledge in the West. Based on a comparison of 52 Japanese companies, indicates that the Western...
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amongst workers and management to ensure future prosperity. Goes on to show that postmodernism is the improved model over …
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through the development of team‐oriented human resource management (HRM) practices. Develops a conceptual model on how HRM …
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