Evidence Based Management and Psychological Contracts: The Success of Apple. Aaron Wood Ottawa University * Introduction For decades, the application of organizational behavior theories to business management has been an ongoing process of discovery and innovative thinking. Concepts like evidence based management (McShane, 2013) and psychological contracts (Braekkan & Tunheim, 2013) are being employed in some of the world’s leading corporations. For the purpose of this paper, the synthesis
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perceptions of earnings management practices. Examining perceptions from 1,260 participants from 13 countries indicates that individuals from stakeholder-oriented institutional backgrounds were less accepting of earnings management, including both accounting earnings management and operating earnings management activities, than participants from shareholder-oriented institutional backgrounds, and that individuals from secretive cultures were more accepting of both types of earnings management activities. Our
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Ethical Lens and Dilemmas Ethical Leadership C206 April 4th, 2015 Ethical Lens and Dilemmas Ethics is the guiding force in any respectable organization. With a moral compass, especially in the leadership of organization, a company can become compromised and fall into a quagmire of legal issues, a tarnished reputation, and devaluation of company stock if it is a publically traded company. In pursuit of examine my own ethical lens I will analyze the ethical traits of an admired
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International Journal of Bank Marketing Emerald Article: Does relationship marketing improve customer relationship satisfaction and loyalty? Andreas Leverin, Veronica Liljander Article information: To cite this document: Andreas Leverin, Veronica Liljander, (2006),"Does relationship marketing improve customer relationship satisfaction and loyalty?", International Journal of Bank Marketing, Vol. 24 Iss: 4 pp. 232 - 251 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02652320610671333
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Global Business Cultural Analysis: Republic of Korea Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide information to business professionals about the Republic of Korea, the Korean culture, and the peculiarities of conducting business in this country. The topics discussed include a brief historical background about the nation, its dimensions of culture, how these elements are integrated by Koreans, and a comparison between these characteristics and American culture and business practices. The
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Hotel companies' contribution to improving the quality of life of local communities and the well-being of their employees Paulina Bohdanowicz1 and Piotr Zientara2 Correspondence: Paulina Bohdanowicz, E-mail: paulina_bohdanowicz@yahoo.com 1has a PhD in energy technology (Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden) and a PhD in social science (University of Gdansk, Poland). Bohdanowicz is currently working in the industry and guest lecturing at tourism and hospitality schools. 2has a PhD
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Task Statements: Human Resource Receptionist Student Name | Sheila Humphrey | What action is being performed (verb) | To whom/what is the action directed (receiver of the verb) | How is the action performed (procedure, tools, equipment) | Why is action performed (purpose) | Disseminate mail | Incoming mail | Recieve delivery from Mail room | Disburse mail to the appropriate employees | Schedule appointments | Schedule appointments for employees and new hires | Schedule appointments in
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Networking Project Patton-Fuller Web Portal Patton-Fuller has limited e-business compatibility with its local community through their Customer Management Relations. PFCH leverages CRM to enhance patient loyalty through the ability for patients to interface with the hospital directly through the Internet. Patient recommendations, complaints, and comments provide patient satisfaction reports to senior management in CRM tracking. For PFCH enhancements as indicated in
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Handbook of Business Strategy Emerald Article: The ethics of business strategy Fred Hansen, Michele Smith Article information: To cite this document: Fred Hansen, Michele Smith, (2006),"The ethics of business strategy", Handbook of Business Strategy, Vol. 7 Iss: 1 pp. 201 - 206 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10775730610618828 Downloaded on: 09-04-2012 References: This document contains references to 16 other documents To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight
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Executive Summary This business research report is focused on six specific areas; research questions, literature review, conceptual framework, methodology used and justification, research methods and ethical considerations. Having an understanding of the food and beverage sector within Novotel Hotels in the Sydney Metropolitan area and the challenges it faces is important, in this selected case study it not only is effected by the Hospitality industry but also the tourism industry as well
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