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Introduction to management controls and new organisational forms
Tsamenyi, Mathew; Cullen, John - In: Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change 6 (2010) 1, pp. 5-8
Purpose – This paper sets out to introduce the special issue on management controls and new organisational forms. It summarises and reflects on themes and findings raised in the papers in the issue. Design/methodology/approach – The findings reported in the paper are based on desk research...
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The synergism of teleworking and information and communication technologies
Pérez Pérez, Manuela; Martínez Sánchez, Angel; de … - In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management 18 (2005) 1, pp. 95-112
Galicia, a Spanish region in the northwest of the country. The data were obtained through interviews with the company managers …
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Women in Management
Crew, Bob - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 83 (1983) 7/8, pp. 9-10
In the last decade the number of female managers increased dramatically, yet industry is still dominated by men and …
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Expert Systems in a Managerial Context
Martin, C.J. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 85 (1985) 11/12, pp. 6-8
on their client's behalf. Expert systems specifically designed for helping managers are not common at present but there …
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Computers and Manufacturing Management
Cheng, T.C.E. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 86 (1986) 3/4, pp. 3-5
basic information that will assist managers in making decisions. Computers are a useful tool in manufacturing because the …
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Humour in Managerial Communication
Mendleson, Jack; Golen, Steven; Adams, Patricia - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 86 (1986) 9/10, pp. 5-8
Until recently most managers were wary of using humour as a communication technique in the business setting, believing … job and enhance oral presentations. Managers may not adopt a humorous approach themselves but should accept it in others …
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The Effects of Computer Location on End‐user Satisfaction
Rushinek, Avi; Rushinek, Sara - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 86 (1986) 11/12, pp. 3-7
particular concern to managers. A study carried out to measure the impact of computer location on user satisfaction shows that …
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How do Managers Position Themselves?
Peppercorn, A.G.; Skoulding, G.A. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 87 (1987) 9/10, pp. 12-16
In a study during Industry Year (1986) 3,000 managers contributed their views of where they would like to be in the …
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The Challenge of Change
Wilson, Brian - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 87 (1987) 11/12, pp. 19-22
There are ways to use the opportunity of change to better effect — to revitalise an organisation and give it advantages over its competitors. By confronting issues, action becomes imperative and unavoidable. Goals need to be clarified with clear time scales for their achievement. A change...
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT — THE ALTERNATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION
Owen, Malcolm; Aitchison, Duncan - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 88 (1988) 5/6, pp. 15-17
The change in the perceived function of Information Technology (IT) within business, from a reactive service for middle management to a creator of strategic advantage, is one of the more visible management issues of the moment. Alongside this, however, is an equally important shift in the...
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