Similar Search Results

Stakeholder management capability: Exploring the strategic management of dissenting stakeholder groups

Wickham, MD; Wong, TL - 2009

normative models of stakeholder management to explore the implications of stakeholder conflict management and the development of … stakeholder management capabilities. This paper undertakes an analysis of the regional Tasmanian state governments approach to the … management of dissenting stakeholder groups towards a controversial retail development. The paper provides a discussion of the …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009484384

Small firm Internet adoption: opportunities forgone, a journey not begun

Jones, C; Hecker, R; Holland, P - 2003

This paper explores the endeavours of five small firms to develop Web-based commerce capabilities within their existing operations. The focus is on the strategic acquisition and exploitation of knowledge which underpins new value creating activities related to Web-based commerce. A normative...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009484387

Entrepreneurship's relevance to marketing

Miles, M; Crispin, SH; Kasouf, C - 2011

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to better define the contribution of entrepreneurship to theadvancement of marketing thought.Design/methodology/approach The paper is a literature review that uses examples from theliterature to propose new research directions.Findings The paper proposes...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009484391

The Influence of Decentralized Bargaining Systems on the Introduction of Continuous Improvement Practices in Australian Automotive Components Companies

Gough, Richard; MacIntosh, Malcolm; Park, Robert - 2006

companies in Australia. It assesses the extent to which CI practices inform management systems and work organization. The study … system have facilitated the adoption of continuous production. The results indicate two patterns of production management in … collective agreements were seen as an important vehicle for the advancement of management strategies on CI, although management …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009477992

Exploring the lack of progress in improving patient safety in Australian hospitals

Leggat, S; Bartram, T; Stanton, Pauline - 2008

Objectives: This study aimed to build on the increasing evidence of a link between good people management practice, and … organizational and patient outcomes in public health care to document the important human resource management practices in our … management practices. The questionnaire included Human resource management (HRM) measures and additional questions related to the …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009477994

Emotional intelligence (EI) capabilities training: can it develop EI in project teams?

Lloyd-Walker, Beverley; Turner, Rebecca - 2008

Purpose – The importance of emotional intelligence (EI) for management success has been established. This paper aims to … project management success. Research limitations/implications – The research reported upon in this paper is limited to one …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009477996

Evidence of Revenue Equivalence in B2B Open, Reverse e-Auctions and First Price Sealed Bids

Mullen, Michael; Dinev, Tamara; Hopkins, John; Kehoe, Dennis - 2008

The rise of the Internet and its role in global business has lead to the development of an emerging electronic marketplace, including business to business markets. This research looks at B2B auctions in e-marketplaces versus more traditional B2B auction formats. In particular, we compare open,...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009478004

Competitiveness through technology management: an empirical study of the Indian software industry

Banwet, D. K.; Momaya, Kirankumar; Shee, Himanshu - 2003

Technology is one of the critical factors in deciding whether technology intensive firms are able to succeed in gaining sustainable economic growth in a highly competitive market. In order to realise sustainable development, it is very important to achieve technological competitiveness. This...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009478044

Determining website content for small businesses: assisting the planning of owner/managers

Burgess, Stephen - 2008

This paper examines the development of a model to assist small businesses in their online Business-to-Consumer (B2C) interactions with customers, predominantly in relation to determining website content that matches overall business strategy. The model was developed to assist small business...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009478047

Population Ageing Challenges Knowledge Management and Sustaining Marketing Culture

Kannan, Selvi; Madden-Hallett, Helen - 2006

The knowledge era may give rise to a new world of chaos if marketing perceptions do not move away from the “zeitgeist whirlpool”. The “zeitgeist whirlpool” ideology illustrates the position of marketers trapped in the flowing current of marketing approach invented by the Baby Boomers, to...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009478049