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The integration of project management processes with a methodology to manage a radical innovation project

Katz, Bernard - 2007

uncertaintywithin the structured framework of the traditional project management bodies of knowledge(Williams 2005). The following … problem was thus formulated: Project management conceptsalone, captured in the various bodies of knowledge, are not sufficient … innovationprojects. The IIM combines concepts such as knowledge management, project and teamintegration, project principles, design …

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Coporate culture in a democratice South Africa

Visser, Ronelda - 2006

interviews with management-level employees who speak Afrikaans, English and Xhosa as home languages in an attempt to ascertain … organisational structures such as conflict management, interaction during meetings, decision-making and acceptance of authority. …

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A critical evaluation of first line managers' perceptions of organisational change at Sanlam

Noemdo, Leon Abraham - 2009

A quantitative research study was conducted in order to obtain insight and knowledge of the perceptions of management … confirm that dealing with change is a challenging experience for managers. A participatory management approach will result in …. Furthermore, the results confirm that soft skill training and development such as conflict and diversity management should be …

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Performance Improvement in an Accounting Firm: Comparing Operational and Financial Data Before and After Process Redesign

Chhabra, Meeta Kaur - 2000

The case study described in this thesis involves a process improvement project in the Tax Department of a Certified Public Accounting firm. A process map was created by interviewing employees involved in the process. A process analysis identified problems and possible solutions. The Partners in...

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Manufacturing technology policy and deployment of processing innovations

Ettlie, John E. - 1988

This is a report of a study on the evolution of manufacturing technology policy during the deployment of domestic advanced manufacturing systems in thirty-four plants and two panels of data collection separated by one year. Changing firm environment was significantly correlated with pioneering...

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The Work Network Model: Understanding the interplay of actor, artifact, and action in technology-based change

Yeow, Yong Kwang - 2008

Organization and IS scholars interested in the impact of IT on organizational change have acknowledged the indeterminate relationship between technological and organizational change. This reality stems from the complex interaction of the institutional context with human cognition and action that...

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Analysis of changing stakeholder behaviour: case study of the consultation process for the Victorian Alpine Resorts 2020 Strategy.

Tomsett, Paula May. - 2009

Management Board, Industry Group, Ski Club, Community-based Organisation, and Individual) and five behaviour groups (allied … strategies to encourage more positive responses from stakeholders. The model may facilitate the management of stakeholder …

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Building a theory about change in Australian software firms

Rankine, Tim - University of Western Sydney; College of Business; … - 2008

This thesis describes the development of a body of theory explaining why the principals of Australian software firms have difficulty in changing the organizational structures of their businesses. The need for change is predicated on the view that availability of capital is an essential...

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Introduction : innovation and strategy : where to from here?

Chapman, R. L. - University of Western Sydney; College of Business; … - 2002

or the management of technology were selected from over 100 refereed papers submitted and presented during the conference …

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Politics, society and financial sector reform in Bangladesh

Chowdhury, Anis - University of Western Sydney; College of Law and Business; … - 2002

Examines the financial sector reform experience of Bangladesh. Finds that, while there have been some improvements in competition and efficiency, loan defaults still remain a significant problem. Also finds urban bias in loan allocation and shift of resources away from the rural sector. The main...

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