Search Results - subject:"Programmes"

The longitudinal effects of the mission-driven focus on the credibility of the AACSB

Everard, Andrea; Edmonds, Jennifer; St. Pierre, Kent - In: Journal of Management Development 32 (2013) 9, pp. 995-1003

Purpose – The main contribution of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) appears to be the credibility they add to a school that has achieved accreditation and the branding they provide to an accredited school that helps the market differentiate between high quality...

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Perceived usefulness of innovation programs for high‐tech and low‐tech firms

Belso‐Martínez, José Antonio; Xavier … - In: Management Decision 51 (2013) 6, pp. 1190-1206

Purpose – Despite the sizable amount of previous research on this topic, little is known about the reasons why firms decide to start collaboration projects with innovation advanced service providers, such as universities and technological institutes. This paper aims to investigate which...

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The effectiveness of the microcredit programme in Bangladesh

Rahman, M Twyeafur; Khan, Hafiz TA - In: Local Economy 28 (2013) 1, pp. 85-98

microcredit programmes in Bangladesh. This study aims at examining the effectiveness of the ASA microcredit programmes. It finds …

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A qualitative factor analysis of renewable energy and Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) in the Asia-Pacific

Sovacool, Benjamin K. - In: Energy Policy 59 (2013) C, pp. 393-403

This study assesses the factors responsible for the success and failure of renewable energy access programs in Bangladesh, China, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. Based on 441 research interviews over the course of four years, site visits to 90...

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Mainstreaming climate change adaptation in least developed countries in South and Southeast Asia

Saito, Norio - In: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change 18 (2013) 6, pp. 825-849

Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs), national development plans, and Strategic Programs for Climate Resilience (SPCRs) (where …

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Examples of CSR related activities in polish companies / Miejsce społecznej odpowiedzialności w strategiach przedsiębiorstw

Waldemar, Rogowski - In: Organization and Management 1 (2013) 154, pp. 65-72

Polish companies increasingly declare that the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility is inherent in their strategies and constitutes a crucial element in their business activities. The rise in the significance of corporate social responsibility is reflected in the growing number of...

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Impact of perennial energy crops income variability on the crop selection of risk averse farmers

Alexander, Peter; Moran, Dominic - In: Energy Policy 52 (2013) C, pp. 587-596

The UK Government policy is for the area of perennial energy crops in the UK to expand significantly. Farmers need to choose these crops in preference to conventional rotations for this to be achievable. This paper looks at the potential level and variability of perennial energy crop incomes and...

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The effects of purchase orientations on perceived loyalty programmes' benefits and loyalty

Meyer‐Waarden, Lars; Benavent, Christophe; Castéran, … - In: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 41 (2013) 3, pp. 201-225

among an intrinsic purchase orientation and perceived loyalty programmes' benefits as orientations might be multidimensional … different segments. Differentiation could be achieved through nonmonetary benefits. The principal role of loyalty programmes … different (non‐) monetary rewards customers may value (in)extrinsically when participating in loyalty programmes. The …

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The impact of ethics programmes and ethical culture on misconduct in public service organizations

Park, Heungsik; Blenkinsopp, John - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 26 (2013) 7, pp. 520-533

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the relationship between ethics programmes and ethical culture, and their impact … in the relationship between ethics programmes and misconduct was tested using data from a national ethics survey of … Korean public service organizations. Findings – The data indicates the relationship between ethics programmes and misconduct …

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Improving employment and women's well‐being in regeneration programmes

Escott, Karen; Buckner, Lisa - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 26 (2013) 3, pp. 250-263

Purpose – How does women's labour market disconnection impact on health and well‐being? The paper seeks to explain how economic isolation can cause low self esteem for women. Neighbourhood analysis provides the opportunity to explore some of the operational contradictions in public policy...

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