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Turnover intensions of Lebanese nurses: study shows perceived supervisor support and self-efficacy reduce burnout and intention to quit

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 30 (2022) 7, pp. 30-31

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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Abuse and self‐abuse – PR and its USP, plausible deniability

Linning, Richard - In: Journal of Communication Management 9 (2005) 1, pp. 65-72

Who started it we will never know. But from the birth of newspapers, advertisers realised that the third party endorsement of apparently independent editorial reporting delivered their message more cheaply – and arguably more credibly – than paid advertising. Thus in the 17th century the...

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Basel II: Vintage 2003

Cornford, Andrew - In: Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance 12 (2004) 1, pp. 22-35

This paper is a commentary on the third in the series of consultative papers (CP3) on a New Basel Capital Accord for banks, earlier papers being issued in 1999 and 2001. While CP3 retains the overall structure of its predecessor, it contains many revisions and a more complete set of rules....

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The value of transparency

Crumpton, Michael A. - In: The Bottom Line 24 (2011) 2, pp. 125-128

Purpose – This paper seeks to discuss the need for transparency in leadership during tough financial times. Design … to transparency can lead to improved effectiveness as a leader. Originality/value – This article is reflective of the …

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Commentary: is cost transparency necessarily good for consumers?

Kuah, Adrian T.H.; Weerakkody, Vishanth - In: European Journal of Marketing 49 (2015) 11/12, pp. 1980-1986

-disciplinary approach from the marketing, economics and accounting literature. The paper explores market transparency in the ever … consumers. Findings – Recognizing the role that the Internet plays in promoting price transparency, it espouses how extant … benefit from cost transparency. Practical implications – This paper argues that three main issues may arise in providing unit …

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Lean Six Sigma for higher education institutions (HEIs)

Antony, Jiju; Krishan, Netasha; Cullen, Donna; Kumar, … - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 61 (2012) 8, pp. 940-948

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to critically evaluate whether Lean Six Sigma (LSS) can be a powerful business improvement methodology for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of higher education institutions (HEIs). The paper will also explore the fundamental challenges, barriers...

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Readiness factors for the Lean Six Sigma journey in the higher education sector

Antony, Jiju - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 63 (2014) 2, pp. 257-264

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reveal the readiness factors (RFs) which are required for the successful introduction and development of a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) initiative within the context of higher education (HE) sector. These RFs are a pre-requisite for the successful...

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Challenges in the deployment of LSS in the higher education sector

Antony, Jiju - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 64 (2015) 6, pp. 893-899

Purpose – Although Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been widely accepted today by more than 70 per cent Fortune 500 companies, its applications in the public sector are not widely observed and reported due to a number of challenges. The purpose of this paper is to present some of the fundamental...

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The university role in the innovative leadership of small to medium sized enterprises

Powell, James - In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 18 (2012) 4, pp. 396-416

Purpose – Society now expects the universities it funds to work with citizens and communities to enable them to flourish in sustainable ways. One particular aspect of this concerns support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) which, more than ever, need universities to help them cost...

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Vocational education: challenges for hospitality management in the new millennium

Rimmington, Mike - In: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 11 (1999) 4, pp. 186-192

Puts forward the author’s view of key issues affecting hospitality education into the new millennium. Issues identified as particularly impacting on UK centres are graduate standards, quality and quality assessment, research assessment, key skills and learning and teaching including the impact...

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