Argues that conserving biodiversity requires a combination of policy reform and appropriate economic instruments. Presents policy reforms which would remove the underlying causes of the loss of biodiversity and create incentives for the efficient use of biological resources. The economic...

Undertakes a survey of traditional and non‐traditional production activities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Cape York Peninsula, North Queensland, Australia. Ecologically sustainable development issues in relation to indigenous people have not been paid much attention...

While demand for many products has become more homogeneous across countries, cultural factors have strongly inhibited this change as well. In a multicultural world, cultural heterogeneity will continue to remain the most significant barrier to one global market. Cultures are resilient and...

Curbing (without banning) potentially environmentally‐damaging activities that have global, rather than local, effects raises challenges analogous to those faced by a community lacking legislative powers that has to restrict access to a common pasture in order to make its use sustainable. A...

Competitive pressures in the audit market have led to aggressive fee renegotiation and tendering by companies. This paper reviews microeconomic tender theory and finds it to be of limited value in the audit context. Content analysis of semi‐structured interviews conducted with the finance...

In the wake of publication of guidance by the National Assembly for Wales, a monitoring tool was developed for use in adult protection investigations. This paper explains how the monitoring tool, to be used by all Welsh local authorities, will work.

Discusses teamwork as a synergetic process in which the efforts of the co‐operative group surpass individual efforts. Provides historical and contemporary examples of successful team efforts from business, industry and organizations. Describes the benefits of a team synergy as guardianship,...

Begins with lessons organizations can learn from teamwork exhibited by geese. Presents research findings and examples of team games that are used to reduce labor turnover, increase sales, market share, and profits. In addition to demonstrating the benefits of games and teamwork, displays the...

Increased global competition, where high quality and low cost are at premium, led to increased interest in continuous improvement. The success of continuous improvement initiatives is dependent on many factors that include leadership, structure and shared organizational values. This paper...