Another form of communication. The advent of the Internet has made an enormous difference to the world of communications. It is arguably the most widely hyped, well‐known and…
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Another form of communication. The advent of the Internet has made an enormous difference to the world of communications. It is arguably the most widely hyped, well‐known and talked about computer phenomenon of our times. The result it that just about everyone nowadays is aware that electronic communications can be of major benefit to businesses and organisations.
This article sets out how a multi‐agency partnership, led by a council housing department, set up a purpose‐built scheme in the community to meet the needs of people with mental…
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This article sets out how a multi‐agency partnership, led by a council housing department, set up a purpose‐built scheme in the community to meet the needs of people with mental health problems. The project is described in the context of wider partnership working.
The recent explosion of interest in the Internet has alerted businesses to the possibility of using some form of electronic communications. However, many remain unaware of the…
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The recent explosion of interest in the Internet has alerted businesses to the possibility of using some form of electronic communications. However, many remain unaware of the full range of benefits that electronic communications can bring.
Robin George and Ian C. MacMillan
A previous article described a research program the authors conducted on the creation of new businesses within the company, which is called corporate venturing.
Notes that there has been a significant increase in the market for fair trade products in the UK over the past five years. Provides a definition of fair trade and goes on to set a…
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Notes that there has been a significant increase in the market for fair trade products in the UK over the past five years. Provides a definition of fair trade and goes on to set a context for the expansion of this market by examining the key drivers behind it, particularly noting the growth of ethical consumerism as a contributory factor. Develops the ethical strategy matrix, outlining the strategic options open to retailers for addressing this increase in ethical consumerism. It is argued that addressing the fair trade market in the UK offers retailers not only the opportunity to develop their profile in terms of corporate social responsibility, but also a chance to develop a competitive advantage in a new niche market. Recasts Strong’s marketing analysis of the difficulties of translating fair trade principles into actual purchase behaviour into an operational context and proposes solutions to the issues raised.
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As employers have recognized the potential impact of trainingschemes to increase organizational productivity this had led to anexpansion of competence development programmes…
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As employers have recognized the potential impact of training schemes to increase organizational productivity this had led to an expansion of competence development programmes. Although one could reasonably expect this increase to be accompanied by the introduction of sophisticated training evaluation systems this has not occurred. Traditional approaches such as direct assessment of employee knowledge, attitudes and skills are still prevalent. Proposes an alternative evaluation model which draws on concepts associated with total quality management. The evaluation is extended to cover assessment of: employee satisfaction; satisfaction of the employee′s superior; persons to whom the employee provides outputs; and the organization′s external customers. Describes application of the model during all phases of the training programme design through to delivery of training: Examines the implications of the model in organizations which have adopted total quality management.
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Candace Jones and Silviya Svejenova
City identity is a distinct form of collective identity based on the perceived uniqueness and meanings of place, rather than group category and membership. A city’s identity is…
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City identity is a distinct form of collective identity based on the perceived uniqueness and meanings of place, rather than group category and membership. A city’s identity is constructed over time through architecture, which involves three sign systems – material, visual, and rhetorical – and multiple institutional actors to communicate the city’s distinctiveness and identity. We compare Barcelona and Boston to examine the identity and meaning created and communicated by different groups of professionals, such as architects, city planners, international guide book writers, and local cultural critics, who perform the semiotic work of constructing city identity.
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Over the past decade, Allan Cartter's model of the utility maximizing union and the institutional principles upon which it is based have provided the basis for much of the…
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Over the past decade, Allan Cartter's model of the utility maximizing union and the institutional principles upon which it is based have provided the basis for much of the neoclassical study of union behavior. The most fundamental component of Cartter's model is the union's utility function, which is defined over the wage level and the level of employment. As drawn by Cartter, this utility function expresses two specific hypotheses: (1) The elasticity of substitution between the two arguments will be small; (2) The utility function defines a wage‐preference path that is kinked at the current wage level (Cartter, 1959, p. 90–91).
The successful launch this year of a Scottish company producing post coated aluminium sheeting, flashings and cladding accessories, has been achieved with the specification of…
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The successful launch this year of a Scottish company producing post coated aluminium sheeting, flashings and cladding accessories, has been achieved with the specification of Macpherson Industrial Coatings' technically advanced systems.