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Publication date: 1 April 2004

LAURALEE MARTIN

Most chief financial officers view real estate as an important component of financial success, but not many take the time to align their real estate strategies with corporate…

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Most chief financial officers view real estate as an important component of financial success, but not many take the time to align their real estate strategies with corporate strategies to ensure optimal performance. While this lack of attention to real estate issues is understandable given their workload, it is also detrimental to the goal of maximizing short‐ and long‐term financial performance. By contrast, CFOs who ensure that real estate strategies are aligned with financial objectives as well as business strategies realize financial gains that more than justify the additional investment in time and energy.

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The Journal of Risk Finance, vol. 5 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1526-5943

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Publication date: 18 October 2017

Mélia Djabi and Sakura Shimada

The purpose of this article is to understand how academics in management deal with the concept of generation in the workplace. We begin by conducting an interdisciplinary…

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The purpose of this article is to understand how academics in management deal with the concept of generation in the workplace. We begin by conducting an interdisciplinary literature analysis, thereby elaborating a conceptual framework concerning generational diversity. This framework consists of four levels of analysis (society, career, organisation and occupation) and three dimensions (age, cohort and event/period). We then conduct a meta-analysis using this conceptual framework to analyse papers from the management field. The results from this analysis reveal the existence of a diversity of generational approaches, which focus on the dimensions of age and cohort on a societal level. Four factors seem to explain these results: the recent de-synchronisation of generational dimensions and levels, the novelty of theoretical models, the amplification of stereotypes by mass media and the methodologies employed by researchers. In sum, this article contributes to a more realistic view of generational diversity in the workplace for both academics and practitioners.

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Management and Diversity
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78635-489-1

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Publication date: 29 June 2010

Martin Lang

Due to recent bottlenecks in the apprenticeship market the transition from general schooling into the German employment system has become more and more problematic for many pupils…

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Due to recent bottlenecks in the apprenticeship market the transition from general schooling into the German employment system has become more and more problematic for many pupils over the past years. In particular, young persons with migrant backgrounds, low academic achievement or missing school graduations need special help from “Managing transition” projects. The purpose of this paper is to present some findings from a formative evaluation of a mentoring project.

Design/methodology/approach

The evaluation of the mentoring programme was done in a case study manner. A formative evaluation design with a three‐part survey was chosen. The survey also used standardised questionnaires as oral interviews.

Findings

In the survey, it could be found that the mentoring programme had many problems to overcome. For example, it did not succeed in building a continuous and trustworthy communication between mentors and pupils. Moreover, the pupils were unsuccessful in getting an apprenticeship training position despite overcoming lethargy in order to start applying. Furthermore, the mentors felt insufficiently prepared with regards to content and methodological design of the mentoring.

Research limitations/implications

Considering the small sample (six students and eight mentors), it was quite clear that the evaluation study could not generate a representative analysis. The research should be regarded as an explorative case study only.

Practical implications

As a result of the formative evaluation, some recommendations are given that should optimise the continuation and extension of the mentoring programme.

Originality/value

The findings of this mentoring programme are useful for people planning to start similar projects because practical problems and possible solutions are mentioned.

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Education + Training, vol. 52 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0040-0912

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Publication date: 14 October 2009

Associate and Vick

Visual representations of teachers and teachers’ work over the past century and a half, in both professional literature and popular media, commonly construct teachers’ work as…

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Visual representations of teachers and teachers’ work over the past century and a half, in both professional literature and popular media, commonly construct teachers’ work as teacher‐centred, and built around specific technologies that privilege the teacher as the active, dominant and legitimate principal agent in the educational process. This article analyses a set of photographs that represent an ‘alternative’ educational approach to normalised mainstream schooling, to explore the ways such practices might enact pedagogy within different social relations. Butler’s discussions of performativity and Foucault’s concept of technologies of self, offer a theoretical framework for understanding the educative and political work such visual representations of teachers work might perform, in the construction of capacities to imagine what teachers’ work looks like, with implications for capacities to enact teaching. The photographs analysed present a pedagogy in which the teacher is less visibly central and less overtly directive in relation to children’s learning than in normalised pedagogy. Thus, in important respects, they offer material from which to construct a different vision of what teachers’ work looks like, and, consequently, to enact teachers’ work differently. In this article I explore a set of photographs of Montessori methods at Blackfriars School in Sydney in the early twentieth century. I do so in order to establish whether such photographs offer a representation of teaching that differs significantly from conventional ‘normalised’ understandings of teachers’ work. This in turn is intended to inform one part of a transformative agenda to address problematic aspects of contemporary schooling.

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History of Education Review, vol. 38 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0819-8691

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Publication date: 14 May 2018

Julia-Sophie Jelinek

This study aims to understand the lasting relationship between luxury fashion and art. The purpose of the paper is to explore whether the application of art, the cooperation with…

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This study aims to understand the lasting relationship between luxury fashion and art. The purpose of the paper is to explore whether the application of art, the cooperation with artists, the implementation of experiential strategies focusing on retail spaces and shows embedded in the strategic concept of a luxury brand lead to a competitive advantage and to a sustained value creation for luxury brands.

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Based on the literature, the strategic role of art and the importance of experiential marketing for the value creation of European luxury fashion brands was explored through empirical data collection, consisting of 26 semi-structured in-depth interviews. The gained data have been analysed through a thematic analysis approach and triangulated to avoid bias.

Findings

The exploratory study revealed that when art is applied as a strategic tool, it is of relevance to achieve an authentic fit to the brand. When integrating art consistently and authentically within the whole value chain system, it leads to a higher brand equity.

Practical implications

The paper provides a guide for both academics and marketers as theoretical frameworks are examined, analysed and future recommendations are given, which are suited to be applied within the brand management principles.

Originality/value

The outcome contributes to a wider delineation regarding the future of luxury brands. The study reveals novel viewpoints concerning the integration of arts in luxury brand marketing and adds to existing literature.

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Journal of Product & Brand Management, vol. 27 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1061-0421

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Publication date: 3 May 2013

Roselynn Lang and Keith McNaught

Capstone subjects which link students approaching graduation with significant experiential learning and relevant industry placements, have the potential to be very valuable to…

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Capstone subjects which link students approaching graduation with significant experiential learning and relevant industry placements, have the potential to be very valuable to students. This is particularly evident if they are able to critically reflect on the experience. In light of this, the School of Business at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle campus, sought to embed reflective practice and reflective writing within its Business Internship (capstone) subject. This paper aims to discuss this.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper presents a case study approach.

Findings

Significant challenges emerged in relation to the student learning experience. Some students did not perceive the value of an internship, or of engaging in a professionally reflective process. Business students' differing academic literacy standards became apparent, as did the diverse experiences of international students. It became evident that students required explicit teaching and more thorough training to understand the value of reflection and to write reflectively where required. Subsequently, reflective writing workshops were trialled and embedded in the subject. Reflective practice enabled students to move to a deeper level of understanding, rather than submitting a superficial retelling of their internship experience.

Originality/value

The value of reflective writing is widely recognised in many disciplines, although its application in Business capstone subjects is relatively new. This merits further scholarship, particularly as capstone subjects are increasingly being used to demonstrate assurance of learning for accrediting agencies in Australia.

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Journal of International Education in Business, vol. 6 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2046-469X

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Publication date: 4 January 2019

William J. Amadio and M. Elizabeth Haywood

In today’s marketplace, accountants must understand and master Big Data and data analytics, and many educators have devised approaches to help students acquire these critical…

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In today’s marketplace, accountants must understand and master Big Data and data analytics, and many educators have devised approaches to help students acquire these critical skills. At our university, we have worked closely with our accounting advisory council to develop an adaptable classroom case where students not only gain a broad understanding of what data analytics means to the profession but also what specific tools are available to analyze an accounting-centered problem – cash collections. Using patterns and behaviors discovered in their data analyses, students develop collection procedures and controls for a case firm. Such a project begins to fulfill the profession’s initiative that accountants must exploit Big Data and data analytics for organizational growth and opportunity.

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Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching and Curriculum Innovations
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78756-540-1

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Publication date: 3 October 2019

Markus Wiesenberg

While the relevance and rationale of strategic communication in organized religion are prevalent in academic and professional literature, there exists a dearth of both theoretical…

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While the relevance and rationale of strategic communication in organized religion are prevalent in academic and professional literature, there exists a dearth of both theoretical concepts and empirical knowledge, especially from a European perspective. Therefore, this chapter examines how strategic communication can be modelled in organized religion with its specific characteristics and logics by building a framework for strategic communication in this field of research. The framework questions perspectives of strategic communication and communication management that only concentrate on entities like famous persons, groups, movements or organizations and less on belief systems, organized and less organized entities interacting with each other. Religious organizations follow other rationalities like companies or non-profit organizations. Therefore, theories of corporate communication or public relations do not fit within the realm of organized religion, whose mission goes far beyond the organization. Taking into account religious institutions in strategic communication, this chapter delivers new theoretical insights by demonstrating how strategic communication can contribute to the specific purposes of organized religion. Furthermore, the study indicates the specific challenges communication professionals working in the area of religion are confronted with. Finally, it offers practical solutions for the specific field of organized religion by evolving specific target horizons of organized religion. Activating and developing the communication function of more or less independent bodies are main tasks for communication professionals working in organized religion and other meta-organizations.

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Big Ideas in Public Relations Research and Practice
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-83867-508-0

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Publication date: 2 December 2024

Shehnaz Tehseen, Kim Yoke Ong, Syed Monirul Hossain and Elizabeth Andrews

This chapter provides an in-depth examination of the role that sustainable tourism plays in fostering a more environmentally and economically sustainable global economy. It delves…

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This chapter provides an in-depth examination of the role that sustainable tourism plays in fostering a more environmentally and economically sustainable global economy. It delves into the advantages, disadvantages, and potential of sustainable tourism, emphasizing environmental conservation, societal inclusion, and economic progress. The shift towards sustainable tourism underscores the importance of minimizing negative impacts while maximizing positive outcomes for the environment, local communities, and cultural heritage. It underscores the necessity of balancing economic development, environmental preservation, and social well-being. Sustainable tourism encourages environmentally friendly practices, promotes renewable energy, and supports local businesses, thereby driving both environmental protection and economic growth. Challenges and opportunities are identified, necessitating innovative solutions for a sustainable tourism model. Effective policies and collaboration among stakeholders can address issues like excessive tourism impacts and ensure equitable distribution of benefits to local populations. Technology and community involvement play crucial roles in fostering sustainability and responsible travel. The chapter emphasizes energy efficiency, waste management, and transportation enhancements, while recognizing digital platforms’ role in promoting informed travel decisions. Future trends focus on climate adaptation, responsible tourism, and circular economies. Thus, a triple bottom-line approach integrating economic, social, and environmental considerations, alongside resource management, technology, community engagement, and cultural preservation, emerges as essential for advancing sustainable tourism practices.

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The Need for Sustainable Tourism in an Era of Global Climate Change: Pathway to a Greener Future
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-83608-669-7

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Publication date: 11 August 2022

Emma Weitkamp and Carla Almeida

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Science & Theatre: Communicating Science and Technology with Performing Arts
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-80043-641-1

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