In this paper, I argue that the quickest means for human resources (HR) and human resource development (HRD) functions to achieve strategic positions in their organizations is to foster their roles as change champions and as providers of people-oriented decision-support. HRD practitioners have...

This study sought to determine the feasibility of introducing bamboo as a raw material to supplement the dwindling stock of traditional timber species for Ghanaâs forest products industry. First, the CEOs of the leading exporters of tertiary and panel products in the industry were canvassed to...

A combination of fax and mail questionnaires were used to estimate consumption of wood based products by the U.S. cabinet industry and evaluate current management issues affecting the cabinet industry. Group 1 companies ($20 million in sales) were contacted and sent a fax questionnaire. A random...

This research investigated the relationship between several firm-controlled, marketing and management factors and firm performance. Hypotheses describing the relationship between the strategic, geographic, tactical, technological and organizational factors and firm performance of hardwood lumber...