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Quality management in the logistics function: an empirical study

Millen, Robert; Sohal, Amrik; Moss, Simon - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 16 (1999) 2, pp. 166-180

The importance of the logistics function has increased dramatically at many firms as competitive priorities have shifted from cost and product quality to delivery and flexibility. At the same time, however, there have been few comprehensive studies of the implementation of TQM practices in...

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A conceptual model for quality integrated management in small and medium size enterprises

Husband, Stuart; Mandal, Purnendu - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 16 (1999) 7, pp. 699-713

In the literature, numerous quality models or approaches are suggested for small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), but there is little or no evidence to support the success or otherwise of these models as they apply to SMEs. The validity of quality methods in SMEs is central to growing debate...

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A study of the relationship between quality management practices and performance in small businesses

Anderson, Mary; Sohal, Amrik S. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 16 (1999) 9, pp. 859-877

, most of these have focused on larger organisations. This study uses data collected from 62 small business in Australia and …

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The role and impact of HRM policy

Gill, Carol; Meyer, Denny - In: International Journal of Organizational Analysis 19 (2011) 1, pp. 5-28

Purpose – This research aims to answer the call for more empirical research on identity theory by exploring the role and impact of human resource management (HRM) policy, and the gap between HRM policy and practice, on organizations and their employees. It looks at the role that soft policy...

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Private firms, public entities, and microeconomic incentives

Keating, Barry; Keating, Maryann - In: International Journal of Organizational Analysis 21 (2013) 2, pp. 176-197

advantages in the performance of specific tasks. PPPs, grounded in cost/benefit analysis, have been used in Australia for decades … public interest. A case study comparison of Fremantle Ports (Australia) and the Indiana Toll Road (USA) is employed to … Fremantle, Western Australia. …

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The use of temporary skilled migration in Australian organisations

Cameron, Roslyn; Harrison, Jennifer L. - In: International Journal of Organizational Analysis 21 (2013) 2, pp. 104-123

labour markets. Ageing populations and skill shortages have placed significant pressure upon Australia's economic … element in Australia's strategy to address major human capital trends and issues and to source pools of talent considered … together research on skilled migration in the Australian context and the factors that explain use of Australia's 457 visa …

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An empirical study of human resource management strategies and practices in Australian just‐in‐time environments

Power, Damien; Sohal, Amrik S. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 20 (2000) 8, pp. 932-958

This study seeks to further examine the extent and emphasis of particular human resource management strategies in Australian JIT companies through an empirical analysis of survey data. The results indicate that the management of the human variable in Australian JIT environments can be...

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Comparing IT success in manufacturing and service industries

S. Sohal, Amrik; Moss, Simon; Ng, Lionel - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 21 (2001) 1/2, pp. 30-45

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Assessing manufacturing plant competitiveness - An empirical field study

Gordon, John; S. Sohal, Amrik - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 21 (2001) 1/2, pp. 233-253

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Effective quick response practices in a supply chain partnership ‐ An Australian case study

Perry, Marcia; Sohal, Amrik S. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 21 (2001) 5/6, pp. 840-854

Presents a case study on quick response practices in a supply chain within the Australian textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry, conducted as part of a government‐led project aimed at improving the performance of the Australian TCF industry towards becoming more internationally...

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