Discusses the experiences of a technical adviser to an auditinstitution in the Middle East and a technology transfer initiative theadviser planned and implemented in that…
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Discusses the experiences of a technical adviser to an audit institution in the Middle East and a technology transfer initiative the adviser planned and implemented in that institution. Discusses the goals and objectives of the transfer effort and fully describes how the adviser carried out the audit technology transfer effort. Also relates specifically how the adviser assembled the training cadre that formed the nucleus of the performance audit unit established in the audit institution: the criteria developed for use in selecting the training cadre; rationale for criteria selection; application of the criteria. Describes how success was measured as well as the degree to which the author believes the technology transfer was successful.
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Discusses computer modelling and simulation as a decision‐makingtechnique frequently used by all genres of manager in a wide range ofdisciplines and in all types of organizations…
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Discusses computer modelling and simulation as a decision‐making technique frequently used by all genres of manager in a wide range of disciplines and in all types of organizations. Suggests that for auditors to do an effective job – a competent, quality audit in a timely and efficient way – they must familiarize themselves with the technique, know how it is used in the decision process and be aware of its shortcomings. Explores the many ways computer modelling and simulation are used in the decision process and discusses how the technique was actually used to facilitate several audits. Describes the use of computer modelling and simulation during an audit to validate an auditee‐developed model, simulate the outcome of an auditee′s plans, test an auditee′s in‐place system and, finally, help enhance the credibility of auditor recommendations.
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Among the top management issues covered in this section are: leadership to promote change; issues of corporate culture; effective international strategy; environmental leadership;…
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Among the top management issues covered in this section are: leadership to promote change; issues of corporate culture; effective international strategy; environmental leadership; investment in Eastern Europe; and developing “world‐class” manufacturing strategy.