Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the importance of a fit between project managers' (PMs …

were administered to ward managers, medical staff, and inpatients in 57 wards belonging to ten public hospitals in Italy … managers' orientation on specific organizational models is matched by the actual climate perceived by medical and nursing staff … the managers' climate orientation and patient satisfaction. Research limitations/implications – The main limitation of the …

‐performance matrix. Examines how the matrix can be modified to reflect managers′ perceived relationships between “importance …

. Generally, management is aware of what should be done but is shy of doing it. Managers are aware of standard times, preventive … maintenance (PM), PM frequencies, etc. The system of work, however, reflects largely the manager′s personal style. Preparation of …

degree of demand smoothness. Concludes that managers should consider linear programming methods as an alternative or …

Examines the way in which managers perceive the relative importance of the three costs as applied to professional … service firms, financial services firms and retail distribution and manufacturing. Managers′ perceptions may be determined by … literature for indications of the importance attached to each of these costs. Concludes that managers have more discretion of the …

function is among one of the most affected by EDI adoption, a survey of purchasing managers was conducted to assess the extent …