, symbolizing both power and wisdom, had a natural affinity with the lakes and rivers of China where it was believed to reside. The … metaphor for China itself: vast and powerful, beautiful and mysterious. However, the image of the dragon as a benevolent … when the cost of China's rapid industrialization is weighed up against the price paid by China's air and water quality, and …

Until recently most managers were wary of using humour as a communication technique in the business setting, believing … that the two did not mix. Now comic techniques are gaining acceptance as tools of business communication. Humour and … job and enhance oral presentations. Managers may not adopt a humorous approach themselves but should accept it in others …

Concepts and practical applications are used to explore motivation from the perspectives of auditors, managers and … psychologists. The premise is that improved communication positively affects auditor and manager performance. Several theories of … encourage managers to make organisational improvements is addressed.  …

their subordinates and the level of communication subordinates perceive they have with their managers. Managers in the …There is a significant difference in the perception managers have regarding the level of communications they have with … private sector do not communicate more with their employees than managers in the public sector. Nor do private employees …

, particularly decision‐making practices. Design/methodology/approach – A content analysis method was adopted to uncover possible … modern management decision‐making constructs. The single words approach did not find frequently appearing words that … integrated decision‐making constructs in the context of I‐Ching . Further uncovering I‐Ching 's administrative decision …

illuminate the role played by financial intermediaries in elite money laundering. Findings – The evidence shows that, in pursuit … activities of political and economic elite in Nigeria. The paper concludes that the establishment of money laundering laws and …