their values to improve clarity, allow for transparent communication throughout the organisation, and effectively manage change. 5 An earlier and compact version of this paper was presented at the IEEE International Engineering Management Conference, St John’s College, Cambridge, August 18–20, 2002. Ã Corresponding author. Tel.: +30-1-8203449; fax: +30-1-8828078; e-mail: ioannou@aueb.gr 0024-6301/$ - see front matter # 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.lrp.2004.05.002 The
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The management of sporting innovation at Decathlon. Between rationality and chaos (P262) Guillaume Richard*, Yann Abdourazakou* Abstract: The point under study is the first of such a nature. We investigated the management of innovation in the company called Decathlon. In recent years, vertical integration has rarely been so much developed as in the leading company of sporting goods’ distribution in France. Based on the group’s “sporting universe” concept, it now challenges some bigger firms’
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residential tourism. The fact that few tangible initiatives have so far been taken in the direction of ecotourism is not problematic, since careful planning is advisable given the risks inherent in any form of tourism, and given existing and potential problems which could threaten its viability. A Montserrat Heritage Trail network is proposed as the centrepiece of this ecotourism product, while various marketing and institutional initiatives are recommended. Keywords: Montserrat, alternative tourism,
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS) Term 1; ECTS: 10 (July 2-22, 2015) Prof. D P Goyal, Ph.D. Management Development Institute Gurgaon-122001, New Delhi, INDIA dpgoyal@mdi.ac.in;dpgoyal23@gmail.com 1 INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROFESSOR Dr. D P Goyal is Professor at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, New Delhi, India (www.mdi.ac.in/faculty/detail/28-d-p-goyal/). • • • • • • • • Post Graduate in Business Management; Doctorate in MIS Over 29 years of experience
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National and International Approaches in Social Reporting Author(s): Franz Rothenbacher Reviewed work(s): Source: Social Indicators Research, Vol. 29, No. 1 (May, 1993), pp. 1-62 Published by: Springer Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/27522680 . Accessed: 25/11/2011 03:27 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) (Revised) 1. The Program: The importance of „management‟ as a professional study can today be compared with that of obtaining a normal graduate degree in order to be called educated. It is just short of becoming a compulsion. Businesses and institutions are growing in complexity and size. They are cutting across space and time by embracing technology, globalization and information. Mere operational efficiency is no more sufficient. Managerial capabilities
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Project In English IV Compilations of Essays IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY-KITCHARAO, INC. Songkoy, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirement for English IV Submitted by: Kim Lorenz C. Batangoso IV- Sts. Peter & Paul Submitted to: Mr. Jyrnell B. Salino Instructor December 13, 2012 Table of Contents 1. Morally Upright Man-Character Sketch essay 2. City Of Island Adventure-Descriptive essay 3. True Happiness-Philosophical essay 4. Cybercrime Law
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------------------------------------------------- Computer Ethics Ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the behavior of a group or individual. Therefore, computer ethics is set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers. Some common issues of computer ethics include intellectual property rights (such as copyrighted electronic content), privacy concerns, and how computers affect society. For example, while it is easy to duplicate copyrighted electronic (or digital) content
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A critical analysis of Balanced Scorecard as a performance measurement tool: an overview of its usage and sustainability A iti al a alysis of Bala ed “ o e a d as a pe fo TABLE OF CONTENTS a e easu e e t tool: a o e ie of its usage a d sustai a ility TOPICS PAGE i ii iii iv-v LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL DECLARATOIN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Objective of the study 1.3 Scope of the study 1.4 Methodology 1.5 Limitations of
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..................................................................... 8 CHAPTER 1 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction............................................................................................................ 9 Statement of the Problem .................................................................................. 11 Research Objectives .......................................................................................... 11 Significance of the Study ....................
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