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Using decision analysis to explore cable television delivery

Willoughby, Keith; Zappe, Christopher - In: Journal of Modelling in Management 12 (2017) 2, pp. 291-302

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the efficacy of decision analysis in determining the most efficient strategy for installing cable television in the residence halls of Bucknell University. Design/methodology/approach The decision analysis model compared five distinct...

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Business innovation through customer‐value creation

Kodama, Mitsuru - In: Journal of Management Development 19 (2000) 1, pp. 49-70

accommodate the transformation of the business environment. This article examines the case of a virtual education business in … based on knowledge innovation within these communities, it created a new virtual education business. …

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Factors influencing adult learning in technology based firms

MacDonald, Colla J.; Gabriel, Martha A.; Bradley Cousins, J. - In: Journal of Management Development 19 (2000) 3, pp. 220-240

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of applying adult education principles to training in advanced … framework of adult education principles, in an effort to improve program design, curriculum development, and teaching strategies …

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Taiwanese universities and educating future manufacturing managers

Woodcock, D.J.; Chen, C.Y. - In: Journal of Management Development 19 (2000) 10, pp. 853-869

Examines how potential manufacturing managers are educated in 19 Taiwanese universities. It looks at undergraduate, postgraduate and post‐experience programmes in these institutions. The authors established that there was a limited availability of suitable modern manufacturing management...

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Defining and assessing competencies for competency‐based, outcome‐focused management development

Rausch, Erwin; Sherman, Herbert; Washbush, John B. - In: Journal of Management Development 21 (2002) 3, pp. 184-200

This paper suggests that competency‐based, outcome‐focused management development and education programs might benefit …

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Using reflective reports to improve the case method

Rosier, George - In: Journal of Management Development 21 (2002) 8, pp. 589-597

education. This paper examines the case method in the light of developments in adult education, and finds that reflection after … and relevance in management education. …

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Minimal structures: from the classroom to management structures

Pina e Cunha, Miguel; Vieira da Cunha, João - In: Journal of Management Development 21 (2002) 8, pp. 610-620

In this paper, we discuss the topic of participation in the classroom and explore its implications for management development. We suggest that participation is triggered when there is motivation (interest in course content) and potential (resources) for it. The success of participation depends...

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Creating competitive advantage through effective management education

Longenecker, Clinton O.; Ariss, Sonny S. - In: Journal of Management Development 21 (2002) 9, pp. 640-654

opportunities which have competitive pressures. Discusses how organizations can use management education to create competitive … advantage. Concludes that management education and development is essential in order for an organization to remain competitive. …

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Project management professional development

Gale, Andrew; Brown, Mike - In: Journal of Management Development 22 (2003) 5, pp. 410-425

This paper reviews a recently developed closed modular masters programme on generic project management as a project management case study of academic‐industrial collaboration. Literature on some educational issues is reviewed. Particular attention is paid to the management of the development...

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The impact of education on attitudes of female government employees

Metle, Mesh'al Kh. - In: Journal of Management Development 22 (2003) 7, pp. 603-626

This study investigates the relationship of education (level and field) on job satisfaction among Kuwaiti women … satisfaction in two principle ways: in taking into account education (level and field) in the public sector work setting; in using … characteristics, especially education field and level, is of substantial importance in predicting and affecting job satisfaction …

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