The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/1463-5771.htm BIJ 13,1/2 Best practices of collaboration between university and industrial SMEs P. Pecas and E. Henriques ¸ Technology and Management Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, ´ Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisboa, Portugal Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the implementation of best practices of collaboration between university and industrial small-
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Diversification in E- Commerce [pic] Diana Reyes – 27828 Introduction Economies of scope and synergies in business operations are consequences of diversification strategies. It is possible to classify companies according to the type of diversification strategy selected. Unrelated diversifiers are companies that diversify across industry, while related diversifiers are firms that diversify within the industry (Kim, Hwang and Burgers 1989). Companies pursuing
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marketing practices from air to rail services: The Ouigo case Paul Chiambaretto a,b, Anne-Sophie Fernandez c a b c MRM-Groupe Sup de Co Montpellier Business School, 2300 Avenue des Moulins, 34080 Montpellier, France Ecole Polytechnique, PREG-CRG, Bat. Ensta, 828 Boulevard des Maréchaux, 91762 Palaiseau, France MRM-ERFI, University of Montpellier 1, Espace Richter, Rue Vendémiaire, Bât. B, CS 19519, 34960 Montpellier Cedex, France a r t i c l e i n f o Article history: Received 24 October
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Development of HRM systems! Two different business strategies are proposed: 1) focuses on competing on a cost price basis and 2) focuses on competing on knowledge intensive operations. For the first strategy an HR system is proposed that is very similar to the control HR system (Lepak, Liao, Chung & Harden, 2006). Main goal of this system is to improve efficiency and productivity by enforcing and monitoring compliance of the employees using specific rules and procedures. Employees are rewarded
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Kenya. Contact: Josephobwogi@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This study seeks to examine the effects of Strategic Management drivers on the performance of classified hotels in Kenyan Coast. The specific objectives are the effects of: customer relationship management strategy, strategic planning, competitive positioning, information communication Technology and organizational learning on the performance of the hotel industry in Kenyan Coast. The study seeks to determine the conceptualized Strategic Management
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Ending Modern-Day Slavery: Using Research to Inform U.S. Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts by Maureen Q. McGough NIJ study examines the challenges facing the criminal justice system when combating human trafficking. T rafficking in persons is modernday slavery and exists in virtually every country in the world — and the United States is no exception.1 Almost 150 years after the 13th Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, there are still men, women and children enslaved into
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Patagonia Case Study - Harsha Narravula Patagonia has a unique culture when compared to other corporate companies. They seem to simplify their values around 3 key cultural elements, caring about environment through corporate responsibility and furnishing profits by producing high quality and innovate products. These values were not just a marketing campaign but were well established/ visible throughout the company through visual artifacts, communication and pursuing business strategy in line with
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APPLIED BUSINESS RESEARCH AND STATISTICS Individual Assignment Research Essay Compare and Contrast Method Delphi Technique and Meta-Analysis Contents Abstract 2 Delphi Technique 3 Introduction 3 Background 3 Literature review 3 Meta-Analysis 7 Introduction 7 Background 7 Literature Review 8 Compare and contrast of Delphi technique and Meta-Analysis 10 Benefits 10 Limitations 12 Delphi technique 12 Meta-Analysis 13 Conclusion 13 References 15 Appendix “A” 18 Abstract
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Benchmarking Study……………………………………2 Approach: Methodology and Questions…………………………………………………..9 Introduction to Case………………………………………………………………………10 The Industry Context: Global Financial Services and the Retail Consumer……………...12 Organization, E-Citi and Citi’s Global Consumer Strategy Product Market Segmentation, Cross-selling and International Leverage…………....24 Mobile Phone Basis Citi’s Future Global Retail Banking Strategy…………………..30 Products, Service Support and IT Selection Strategies………………………………
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Christian University Dasmarinas Campus Submitted to: Edilberto O. Solis Jr. Instructor Submitted by: Bansale, Joseph B. Mendoza, Jennina L. Vega Blessed Joy A. Date submitted: September 30, 2013 I. Introduction Background of the Study Learning Management System (LMS) is responsible for “learning” activities. Online learning tasks can be performed at any time or place provided they have Internet access. Online learning environments thus differ significantly from traditional learning
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