Product innovation – the development of new and improved products – is crucial to the prosperity of the modern corporation. New products launches within the last three years account for about 30 percent of corporate sales, and there is a strong connection between successful product...

This paper addresses the development of organisational learning, which involves various groups of people and different stages. It further explores the link between organisational learning and performance outcomes, providing an insight into the various interpretations of organisational success...

Sustainability of organizations is directly linked to the continual improvement of business performance. Many organizations have found a way to improve performance through the establishment of management systems. To maximise benefits of the system, it is necessary also to develop and implement a...

The publication of performance ratings for NHS Trusts (star ratings) is an important part of NHS policy. There are significant benefits to a Trust in being awarded the top rating of three stars. The methodology for awarding stars to acute hospitals is explained. The most significant areas of...