Innovation is a dynamic process which identifies the problems, challenges and development of new, creative ideas, and the selection and implementation of new solutions. The decisive factors for promoting innovation are modernisation and the promotion of creativity. Innovation is vital for...

This paper provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the evolution of organizational performance management (PM) systems that transcends the limited perspectives currently found within certain academic disciplines. It looks for the presence of convergent evolution in those management systems....

Global Collaborative Knowledge Systems (GCKS) are derived from Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) and its popularity in last few years is still spreading. KMS occurred as successful idea which is sharing knowledge, gaining interesting, important information and exchange experience, especially in...

Higher education teachers are often curious whether students will be successful or not. Before or during a course they try to estimate the percentage of successful students. But is it possible to predict the success rate of students enrolled in their course? Are there any specific student...

In the last decade, the concept of diversity management has become popular in literature and business practice. Nevertheless, the issue of employee diversity is not a novelty, it originates back in the 60s, when the matter of gender equity emerged. Since the 80s, there has been generated quite a...

The book Strategic Approaches to Human Resources Management Practice is focused on the issue of diversity management. This concept fits well with the concept of HR strategy due to its ability to create longterm value for the organization. Nowadays, the diversity management is increasingly...

Rural Informatics for ASEAN Agribusiness Transformation is the collection of extensive research in the field of Technology Management. This book illustrates how technology strategies work in the agricultural sector. Information Communication Technology (ICT) does not just provide information to...

Cities and metropolitan areas have become the major centers of a new socio-economic order in the modern world. Their development determines the success of numerous national economies since it is large cities that integrate the key development processes, innovation and creativity, academic spirit...