BRIDGING THE VALLEY OF DEATH: LESSONS LEARNED FROM 14 YEARS OF COMMERCIALIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ABSTRACT We argue for the increasing importance of providing graduate students skills in technology entrepreneurship and the commercialization of technology. We describe the lessons we have learned from fourteen years of developing commercialization of technology pedagogy and adapting it for use on four continents and within numerous corporations. We demonstrate that the straightforward theory-driven
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Journal of International Business Studies (2006) 37, 525–543 & 2006 Academy of International Business All rights reserved 0047-2506 $30.00 www.jibs.net Cross-cultural competence in international business: toward a definition and a model James P. Johnson1, Tomasz Lenartowicz2 and Salvador Apud3 Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College, Winter Park, USA; 2Deparment of Management, International Business and Entrepreneurship, College of Business, Florida Atlantic University, Boca
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productivity. In the article written by (Harris and Moran 1996) they state that global managers and executives have to examine and manage the cultural differences that take place in expatriation and develop the skills that are required to participate effectively in a global environment. In the research done by (Wan, Hui and Tiang 2003) they state “An international assignment is the single most powerful experience in shaping the perspective and capabilities of effective global leaders”. Further in the
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to have great organizational leaders and what role they play in building and maintaining sustainability in order for the business to be competitive and successful globally. The research performed indicates what best practices and business strategies are needed to be effective when faced with challenges of diversity, ways to motivate and empower their employees for the business to be successful. Assignment 2: Leadership Assessment The writer of this paper will analyze the leadership style of
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Functional Areas of Business Paper Sandra Canaba MGT/521 March 09, 2015 Leonard Shelton Introduction The functional areas of business are classified as departments where each unit performs similar tasks and activities. The employees in these departments usually possess common skills or expertise to be able to carry out these activities proficiently. Some basic examples of departments, that most businesses have, are Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, Human Resources, and Operations
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Research Report Procurement from local Small and Medium Enterprises in Anglo American operations By LCP Mohale Student No: 46059091 Qualification aimed at: BTech Industrial Engineering Lecturer: Mr Steadyman Chikumba, UNISA Senior Lecturer: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Submission Date: 29 October 2011 Copyright © 2011 LCP Mohale
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Module 8 Paper Business research methods Literature Review March 8, 2013 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to review literature discussing the issue of liberal arts and business. In this literature review, the distinguishing factors between liberal arts and business are discussed. The paper discuses the importance of each discipline and reviews the importance of aligning these disciplines into a university curricula to widen the perspective of college graduates, and improve their overall
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Cite other research that prompted you to write, such as a recent article on the company or a positive networking interaction. The last line in this paragraph should give a summary statement of who you are and why you are a strong fit for the position. Your middle paragraph (or two) should consist of specific examples from your background that would be of greatest interest to the company and consequently create the “notion of fit.” Do not just make broad generalizations about your skill set – any
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Contemporary Hospitality Management Emerald Article: Expatriation in the hotel industry: An exploratory study of management skills and cultural training Gina Fe Causin, Baker Ayoun, Patrick Moreo Article information: To cite this document: Gina Fe Causin, Baker Ayoun, Patrick Moreo, (2011),"Expatriation in the hotel industry: An exploratory study of management skills and cultural training", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 23 Iss: 7 pp. 885 - 901 Permanent
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Change agenda THE CHANGING HR FUNCTION THE KEY QUESTIONS Introduction The HR function and its evolution have been identified as key areas within the CIPD’s research programme. Despite a wealth of information that exists on the HR function, its role and its structure, and a vast amount of literature on the link between people management practices and organisational performance, there is little definitive evidence, either from the CIPD or from academic researchers, which gives a clear
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