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Good libraries are expensive libraries?
Cottrell, Terry - In: The Bottom Line 26 (2013) 2, pp. 47-51
Purpose – The ideas surrounding which institutional attributes make for good libraries vary radically based on patron review, professional association rankings, size of overall collections, and other measures. The purpose of this article is to provide insight into argumentation for...
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Anatomy of dysfunctional working relationships
Kaufman, Barbara - In: Business Strategy Series 13 (2012) 2, pp. 102-106
Purpose – The objective of this paper is o explore the negative consequences of dysfunctional working relationships on individuals, teams and organizations as a whole. More importantly, this article will equip leaders with the insights necessary to recognize the symptoms of this negative...
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Overachieving leaders: when an “A” is not good enough
Kaufman, Barbara - In: Business Strategy Series 13 (2012) 2, pp. 70-74
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the negative consequences of excessive overachieving behavior on leaders, their peers, their subordinates and the organization. Readers will learn to recognize overachiever behaviors and develop the skills to channel that behavior more...
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Strategy in crisis: knowledge vacuum in practitioners
Dandira, Martin - In: Business Strategy Series 13 (2012) 3, pp. 128-135
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to help organisations view strategy as a profession and something that needs …. Design/methodology/approach – The author conducted research in organizations and found that strategy is in a state of crisis … strategic issues. Practical implications – Methods are provided for organizations so that they can reduce the vacuum in strategy …
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The Mediterranean Union: what fate's in store?
Richardson, Jacques - In: Foresight 13 (2011) 4, pp. 3-6
Purpose – The aim of this editorial is to update an earlier paper published in foresight concerning the status and likely evolution of the proposed Union for the Mediterranean. Design/methodology/approach – The critique reviews a series of pitfalls delaying or otherwise obstructing strategic...
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Moral nuclear deterrence – the ascendancy of missile defense
Schaffer, Marvin - In: Foresight 14 (2012) 3, pp. 260-271
background of America's nuclear strategy, from Eisenhower to the Obama Administration. It then traces the history of missile … either side. That strategy is called “moral deterrence” herein. It is moral because, as opposed to MAD, it does not hold …
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Keeping in touch with teleworkers: a survey at IBM Australia
In: Human Resource Management International Digest 10 (2002) 1, pp. 30-31
Many companies which consider teleworking do not immediately think of the human resource management side first. They are enticed by reports that teleworking can lead to productivity increases of up to 30 percent, a halving of sickness levels and a widening of the pool of skilled people who might...
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Re‐engineering HR delivery at IBM
In: Human Resource Management International Digest 10 (2002) 6, pp. 9-12
Faced with declining revenues and significant business losses in the early 1990s, IBM reviewed its products, services, infrastructure, operations and functions. As part of this process, HR processes, policies and practices were either reformed or eliminated. Bob Gonzales, vice‐president of HR...
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Making the most of mentoring
In: Human Resource Management International Digest 10 (2002) 7, pp. 30-31
Mentoring can help an organization to win in today’s escalating “war for talent” – but will achieve this most effectively if the mentoring program is aligned with the organization’s strategic positioning and long‐term objectives. Mentoring can support career‐development...
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How business scorecards help to fly the corporate flag : The right indicators
In: Human Resource Management International Digest 11 (2003) 5, pp. 35-37
For Jumbo Jet pilots certain information is crucial. They would not take off in a plane whose fuel gauge goes on only when the tank is empty even if they were supplied with plenty of other flight information such as the position of first‐class seats. The key to success for every pilot is to...
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