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Spender, J.‐C. - In: Management Decision 43 (2005) 10, pp. 1282-1292

metaphors other than the rational, scientific approaches. Findings – The paper finds that management education has become … use Practical implications – The future shape of management education and the place of B‐schools in that process hang on …

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Finding one's voice: the poetry of reflective practice

Joy Hiley, Tricia - In: Management Decision 44 (2006) 4, pp. 561-574

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reveal links between managers developing their reflective practice and the emergence of poetic expression in their writing. Design/methodology/approach – The author runs the Master's year of a university program that helps business leaders',...

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Developing a qualitative understanding of university‐corporate education partnerships

Ryan, Lindsay - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 2, pp. 153-160

Purpose – Collaborations between universities and industry to develop and deliver customised corporate education … approach to their corporate education programs by exploring a range of qualitative factors in university‐corporate education …‐corporate education partnerships. Findings – The research highlights the needs for both universities and corporations to take the time to …

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Spotlight on Edward de Bono

Powell, Sarah - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 6, pp. 1058-1063

Purpose – This paper seeks to present an interview with Edward de Bono who is widely regarded as the father of lateral thinking and a leading authority in the direct teaching of thinking as a skill, describing how his medical background inspired his understanding of the brain as a...

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Research in social responsibility: a challenge for management education

Kletz, Pierre - In: Management Decision 47 (2009) 10, pp. 1582-1594

education studied here in the light of the Frankfurt School's approach in general, and of Horkheimer and Adorno's works in … which research in corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributes to shaping the contents of management education … management education instrumental in improving the implementation of CSR. Originality/value – The article presents an original …

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The influence of organizational factors on successful ERP implementation

Dezdar, Shahin; Ainin, Sulaiman - In: Management Decision 49 (2011) 6, pp. 911-926

Purpose – This study aims to examine organizational factors (i.e. top management support, training and education … and understood by the entire company. Finally it is also illustrated that adequate training and education pertaining to … education as well as enterprise wide communication among ERP users, affect ERP implementation success in Iran. …

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Positively Seeking Excellence

Ranson, Stewart - In: Management Decision 27 (1989) 5

New trends and developments in the management of education are revealed. This article assesses the extent to which the … management style of “excellent organisations” can be applied to education authorities. …

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The Measurement of Group Process and Effectiveness in Educational and Work Settings

Banner, David K.; LaVan, Helen; Drehmer, David - In: Management Decision 29 (1991) 5

What is the best way to formulate a task group for optimal participation? Four hypotheses, which could affect a group process interaction are tested by a survey of MBA students. The major process variable appears to be length of time studying, implying that the more time individuals are exposed...

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US Organizations’ Response to AIDS in the Workplace

Kohl, John P.; Miller, Alan N. - In: Management Decision 32 (1994) 4, pp. 43-51

Since first identified in June 1981, 315,390 cases of AIDS have been reported in the United States and 194,354 Americans have died of the disease, as of 30 June 1993. Worldwide, 718,894 cases of AIDS have been reported and 13 million people are believed to be infected with the HIV...

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The business school in a busy world

Wild, Ray - In: Management Decision 33 (1995) 9, pp. 17-23

Discusses management education and development – and in particular the role of business schools. Outlines some personal …

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