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notably large skills gap is in the not‐for‐profit sector, compounded by a reluctance among many managers in the sector to … managers in that sector. Design/methodology/approach – An action learning approach was used. Findings – It has proved feasible … implications – Many managers are unable to participate in formal management education, but are hard to reach. Their needs are not …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of a specialist at a research institution turned into an unwilling manager who lost her Jungian self under the managerial persona and shadow pressures of the organization. The findings lead to a personal development model....
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine whether the performance of the supporting activities is more influenced by information systems (IS) than the performance of the core competence. Design/methodology/approach – A mail questionnaire survey was sent to alumni of a French...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study how representation is conceptualized in Jewish culture, and how this relates to management. More specifically, it seeks to discuss the banning of images and what can be learned from this in the field of management. Design/methodology/approach –...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to shed some light on the linkage between leadership and sustainability. Recent scandals involving executive leadership have significantly contributed to the topic of sustainability becoming one of the most important concerns of the management literature...
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business education for sustainability that helps managers act as “pro‐sustainability” agents of change. It offers one example … reflective account of the author's experience. Findings – This educational programme for managers locates itself as a form of … educational experiment in which the questions raised have wider significance for how managers are helped to bring about pro …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present innovative strategies to promote sustainability‐focused education, in a case study of a multi‐institutional program designed to prepare students for management positions in global apparel and footwear companies. The program is unique in...
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/methodology/approach – Data for this study were collected from among managers of a major player in the community banking sector within the EU. A … total of 274 valid responses were obtained from 398 managers. Findings – Results have been mixed and partially conditioned …
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develop international managers who can be safely moved between different ational, cultural and business environments. It is … suggested that involving managers in formulating and implementing international corporate strategy (in this case market entry … unfortunate results if managers are not prepared properly. A case history shows the benefits and drawbacks associated with this …
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Indonesian culture. The results of a survey of technical managers lead to recommendations and provide first‐hand commentary.  …
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