1. Three distinctive approaches to knowledge management at Toyota The automobile industry is one that is very competitive, one method of increasing market share is by staying ahead of competition through exploitation of new knowledge to deliver more efficient processes or products (Chaston, 2004). Focusing on “ The Toyota Way” case study, three distinctive approaches have been discussed below; Metanational Company; . Toyota’s attitude of learning local and acting global describes the true
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CASE METHOD Case study method is said to consist of several deficiencies. In spite of that, it is widely used in management education and training. Many arguments are made for using the case study method for imparting management education. Some of these arguments are: a) Translating Knowledge into Action: The texts always provide the concepts and their logical sequence. The success or failure of the manager depends more on his action and dynamics rather than his conceptual knowledge. The case
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Abstract: While knowledge is increasingly considered to be a key resource for companies, the models for formulating business strategies that explicitly include it as a core component are still lacking. The paper investigates such issues by considering the particular case of computer service companies, which can be seen as Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS) firms connecting the sources of innovation (i.e. large multinationals, research laboratories, universities, etc.) to the individual
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isrobert@cityu.edu.hk Abstract This study firstly examines the current literature concerning ERP implementation problems during implementation phases and causes of ERP implementation failure. A multiple case study research methodology was adopted to understand “why” and “how” these ERP systems could not be implemented successfully. Different stakeholders (including top management, project manager, project team members and ERP consultants) from these case studies were interviewed, and ERP implementation
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Knowledge management embedded in social media – successful company and its innovations ABSTRACT The continuous market pressures and competitions pushes the organisation to be in the race of making innovations besides safeguarding the talent and information they own. The race for new products and services for the customers arises due to increasing awareness and exposure through social media. This essay focuses on studying the knowledge management jointly with social media leading to innovation.
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WINTER 2011 COURSE: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MGT 604) INSTRUCTOR: PROF. F. A. FAREEDY TEACHING ASSOCIATE: HAADIAH QAISER SYLLABUS 1. Case Study Method: How to prepare and present a case analysis. Why to do case studies? Traditional/Lecture approach versus the Case Method, Oral Presentations and Preparing a Written Case Analysis. Constructing Visual Aids and Answering Questions. 2. Introduction to Human Resource Management: Human Resource Management at Work. The changing environment
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organizations are faced with associated with employee stress, the section analyzes different practices and methods that can be utilized to manage stress and eliminate issues that cause it. Additionally, a number of different companies and their stress management practiced are discussed as well as resources that can be used to aid organizations. This book is an excellent resource and reference tool for project managers as they face a unique set of challenges based upon the nature of projects and the
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speed at which individuals and businesses communicate with each other. Domestic companies are also spreading their operations to new territories across the globe in search of new markets or outsourcing some aspects of their production process. Management of employee cultural diversity, through the integration of suitable strategies plays a key role in improving the competitive advantage of the business, especially on the global platform. Globalization calls for specific approaches that promote harmonious
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ARTICLE THE ROLE OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN CUSTOMER KNOWLEDGE CREATION 1. Bahareh Behdadmanesh and 2.Mansur Amini Lari 1. Department of Management, Fars Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Fars, Iran 1. Department of Management, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Fars, Iran 2. Department of Management, Fars Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Fars, Iran Abstract: Customer relationship management is a marketing strategy, sales and service
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Case Application 1 : Maersk and Human Resource management Challenges in China 1. Why does human resource management represent one of the major challenges faced by foreign companies entering the Chinese market ? Answer : Human resource management represent one of the major challenges faced by foreign companies entering the Chinese market because the problem which are most important is a qualified manager to lead the operation. In Chinese market, it is the question that whether
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