Computers were originally intended to crunch numbers, store and retrieve data at high speeds, and create accounting reports. New software and even new computers have changed the use of computers in today′s business. The growth of a technology called artificial intelligence (AI) attempts to...

Software, to be useful to executives, must be flexible, easy‐to‐use and enable executives to digest vast amounts of information in a way that diminishes their computer inhibitions. Describes the characteristics and technical aspects of executive information systems (EISs), a class of...

Argues that with increasing global competition it has become of utmost importance for organizations to address business issues creatively. Creativity is best defined as the degree to which an employee demonstrates new ideas or applications for activities and solutions at work. Risk taking is an...

Activity and self‐confidence are key elements of management success. High achievers are recognisably more open to choices and search for more efficient ways of doing things. True winners project their success, they look like winners. This article examines the psychology of winners and their...

Smoking is a health hazard to both the smoker and non‐smoker who must breathe secondhand smoke. Increasingly the non‐smoker is becoming more vocal about being exposed to smoke‐laden air in the work environment. If companies do not have a policy concerning smoking, they should seriously...

As the goal of most communication is cooperation, the study of general semantics enables people to organise their thoughts and words so that co‐operation rather than conflict results. Six ideas are identified which use general semantics to aid co‐operation, resulting in higher productivity...

The accountants′ world is changing greatly as a result of, inter alia , emerging technologies, global competition, increasing complexity, dynamic effects, dramatic growth, and new laws. To manage accountants effectively in this evolving environment, new techniques are eeded to support and...

Gives an overview of events in the field of stress management. Describes the relationship of stress to the human autonomic nervous system and discusses the physiological effects in relation to type A/B behaviour. Investigates the sources and methods of detection of stress. Examines methodologies...

Though a good deal has been written concerning the subject of how to improve business writing skills, most authors will agree on at least a few theories. Business writing skills cannot be improved by merely attending a few seminars, nor can they be improved by purchasing the most complete...

Intellectual capital, as used here, is a concept that deals with intellectual property concepts, like patents and licences, but also includes less tangible assets like know‐how, skills and information systems. The need to measure the amount of intellectual capital in an organization has grown...