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Cooperative VET in Training Networks: Analysing the Free-Rider Problem in a Sociology-of-Conventions Perspective
Leemann, Regula Julia; Imdorf, Christian - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 2 (2015) 4, pp. 284-307
In training networks, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises pool their resources to train apprentices within the framework of the dual VET system, while an intermediary organisation is tasked with managing operations. Over the course of their apprenticeship, the apprentices switch from...
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Training and competence development in the SME sector: The Hungarian case
Makó, Csaba - In: Journal for East European Management Studies 10 (2005) 2, pp. 156-185
The lack of systematic knowledge on the SMEs training practices could be explained by the lack of financial resources and the low-motivation of managers to invest in skill development. This is the so-called competence paradox, according to which firms investing in their employees' competence...
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Analysis of Risks Generated by Suppliers During the Period of Economic Fluctuations
Macurová, Pavla; Jurásková, Karla - In: Amfiteatru Economic Journal 15 (2013) 33, pp. 27-43
management are formulated based on the acquired findings. …
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The theory contribution of case study research designs
Ridder, Hans-Gerd - In: Business Research 10 (2017) 2, pp. 281-305
The objective of this paper is to highlight similarities and differences across various case study designs and to analyze their respective contributions to theory. Although different designs reveal some common underlying characteristics, a comparison of such case study research designs...
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Pandemic preparedness and public health expenditure
Eissa, Noura - In: Economies 8 (2020) 3, pp. 1-17
The motive behind this article is investigating alternative indicator measures for the effectiveness of public health expenditure on pandemic preparedness, to explain the reasons behind country variations in containing crises such as Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The purpose is to analyse...
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Key lessons to maintain continuous improvement: A case study of four companies
Paipa-Galeano, Luis; Bernal-Torres, César A.; … - In: Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management (JIEM) 13 (2020) 1, pp. 195-211
improvement, five strategic fronts were identified to achieve sustainable improvement proposals: (1)have management commit to the …
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Social entrepreneurship education: A combination of knowledge exploitation and exploration processes
Ndou, Valentina - In: Administrative Sciences 11 (2021) 4, pp. 1-16
It is widely accepted that entrepreneurship education has become a key development priority for coping with uncertainty and for addressing various social, economic, and technological concerns related to health, living conditions, education systems, employment, and economic growth. In recent...
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Digital technologies as a driver of resilience and institutional transformation: The case of Ukrainian agroholdings
Gagalyuk, Taras; Kovalova, Maryna - In: International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 27 (2024) 1, pp. 5-25
The present paper explores how implementation of digital technologies (DTs) assists firms in transition economies in addressing weaknesses of the institutional environment surrounding them, in particular via establishment of collective governance systems. Based on case studies of three...
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Debt collection prevention management of receivables/debt in a company
Stach, Dariusz - In: e-Finanse: Financial Internet Quarterly 10 (2014) 2, pp. 71-82
, especially in times of crisis. This paper presents the receivables/debts management system known as Debt Collection Prevention … author argues that all individual management activities are short of effectiveness and efficiency unless a systemic approach … is applied. To highlight this point, the author has indicated substantial differences in the management of financial risk …
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The role of a company's internal control system in fraud prevention
Dimitrijevic, Dragomir; Milovanovic, Vesna; Stancic, … - In: e-Finanse: Financial Internet Quarterly 11 (2015) 3, pp. 34-44
The emergence of internal control over specific segments of activities has been associated with management needs for … activities has been associated with management needs for evaluation of the consistency between the actual situation and …
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