The aim of this paper is to observe the respondents' (second-year students') perceptions regarding the mind map tool application in the classes of the course Mathematical Methods, and with its application to learn the course material. A survey was conducted for this research. Based on the...

Purpose This study aims to uncover managerial representations of achieving competitive advantage in architectural practices operating within the United Kingdom (UK). Design/methodology/approach A sequential qualitative methodology is applied, underpinned by nine managerial interviews in five...

The challenges faced by businesses in Europe are determined by the increasing amount of competition in global commodity markets and also changing conditions in employment markets. Much more efficient information and communication technology (IT and internet), decreasing importance of...

To investigate the size and the timing of the direct impact of participatory arrangements onbusiness performance, we assemble and analyze extraordinary daily data – for rejection,production and downtime rates for all operators in a single plant during a 35 month period,more than 77,000...

Skill management systems serve as technical platforms for mostly, though not exclusively, corporate-internal market places for skills and know-how. The systems are typically built on top of a database that contains profiles of employees and applicants.(...)

I examine recent changes in labour markets and employment practices in Japan. I find little evidence that Japan is converging towards an Anglo-American type labour market. Mobility rates continue to be low, and there is little indication that this will change greatly in the future. Large firms...