Silicon Valley, trajectories and government policy -- Trajectories, competitive advantage and learning -- Industrial policy debates -- Policy options -- The early Asian model: building domestic businesses -- Capability building for a global economy: Singapore and Ireland -- Building global...

Silicon Valley, trajectories and government policy -- Trajectories, competitive advantage and learning -- Industrial policy debates -- Policy options -- The early Asian model: building domestic businesses -- Capability building for a global economy: Singapore and Ireland -- Building global...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- List of illustrations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Assimilation, cultural superiority and poverty -- 3. What is the link between culture and economic systems? -- 4. What is the link between culture, parenting and children's ability?...

Purpose This paper aims to describe an attempt to develop a more effective technique to teach self-awareness and relationship skills. Design/methodology/approach A journal is used in combination with a model of human nature. The model lists human characteristics that the management trainee must...

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the economic effect of immigration, in particular, government's ability to select human capital that benefits the economy. Design/methodology/approach – The effects of recent migration to New Zealand are examined, drawing on government statistics....

Many indigenous tribes have received settlements of resources enabling them to become major entrepreneurial players. This paper attempts to identify barriers impacting on Maori economic growth. While firms operate with an eye to the future, decision-making in Maori tribes operates with constant...