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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Shimamura Takashi, Nike Japan HR Business Partner and Asia Talent Acquisition Director for Nike, Inc. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent interviewer. Findings – Takashi Shimamura,...
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Purpose – Karen is a performance management consultant, trainer, facilitator and coach. Karen has worked in a variety of training, development and leadership roles for over twenty years; including eight years as managing director of PeopleSolve Ltd and 12 years as training, development and...
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Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Jan Ginneberge and Martine Plompen. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an interview with Jan Ginneberge and Martine Plompen of the EFMD. Findings – The paper outlines the purpose of the EFMD's Excellence in...
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States that flexible working methods are a permanent feature of the modern employment market; they offer companies cost savings and other benefits and it has been predicted that by the year 2000 one quarter of the British working population will be involved in flexible working. Many human...
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Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places...
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Up to the early 1990s, Uganda’s financial structure was characterised by government controls and instability, leading …‐term savings and advancing credit to low‐risk businesses with quick returns. In 1993, The Bank of Uganda Statute and The Financial … Institutions Statute were passed by Parliament, requiring, among other things, commercial banks operating in Uganda to have a …
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Identifies five main themes from the articles published in the Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly during a five‐year review period from 1990‐1995. The theme areas (hospitality training and education, human resources and organizations, restaurant and food service...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to advocate an approach to leadership development to support the increasing trend of India‐based executives of multinational companies' (MNC) subsidiaries taking on global roles. Design/methodology/approach – The paper defines distinctive competencies...
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The transition to a more technological work environment obviously calls for massive re‐education of the existing workforce, as well as preparation for new occupations. But for contemporary leaders, there will also have to be a parallel new education as to the role and function of management...
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Purpose – The purpose of this article is to share the experience the University of Texas Library gained in starting up its development program. Design/methodology/approach – Using the examples learned at the University of Texas Library, an outline is presented in how one academic library...
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