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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"Strategic direction"”.
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Emergence of strategic direction, organizational structure and employee integration : a framework for the Dialectic Organization
… change. The Organizational Studies, Strategic Management and System Dynamic fields will be reviewed, concluding that there are gaps in the extant literature: none of them has been successful in defining the minimum set of processes and variables required to characterize organizational …
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The Effects of Demographic Change and the Present Challenges for Human Resource Management in German Local Authorities in Relation to Workforce Planning to Facilitate the Management of Knowledge
… these methods can be improved through new strategic directions or cultural changes, and what policies local authorities need to develop. The first part presents the most important existing theories in HR management and workforce planning with the instruments of an age structure analysis and …
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Environmental turbulence and its impact on strategic change and organisational culture : the case of the Queensland Rugby Union
… and to analyse its impact on that organisation's strategic direction and organisational culture. Within these broad parameters, the specific aims were: first, to understand the ways in which external and/or internal jolts and disturbances have impacted upon the change processes occurring at the …
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The Development of a Survey to Assess the Type of Capacity within Nonprofit Sport Organizations
… Canadian federal government documents outlining strategic direction for the nonprofit sport sector. Consequently, the purpose of this quantitative research study was to develop a valid and reliable survey to categorize nonprofit sport organizations into capacity types identified by Stevens …
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The restructuring of the Open Learning Agency: a predictive analysis
… will OLA restructure to achieve its mandate and strategic direction? In particular, the paper examines the Agency's structure prior to reorganization, the internal and external forces acting upon it as seen through the eyes of its executive members and the key issues facing the organization, …
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The dynamics of change in a complex sporting environment : Australian cricket
… and the positive impact of a shared vision or strategic direction to succeed and sustain the implemented change. Engaging team members in a shared vision was not only a key component of transformational leadership but it was essential in order to provide direction and clarity of purpose. This …
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IT Governance from theory to practice : the importance of accountability
… than seen as fundamental bases underpinning the strategic direction of organizations. IT implementations often do not meet requirements, fail, are over budget and the media is littered with headlines that corroborate these perceptions. IT projects are now so big, and they touch so many aspects of …
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The competitive advantage : a case study of Taiwan's semiconductor industry
… while moving their national economies in the direction of prosperity. In light of these challenges, an overall technology development strategy has became the critical factor for success. This thesis investigated the competitive advantages of Taiwanese semiconductor industry; specific areas of …
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Measurement of customer quality and service requirements in a paper converting company
… superior service quality is the most important strategic priority and companies that focus on their customers will build a loyalty that will preclude competitors. In the service industry, customer service needs to be designed for the particular product and process, with measurable outcomes that …
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Creating a sustainable business model for the TV industry : strategic analysis on the Smart TV ecosystem
… to address. Overall, the thesis provides a strategic direction for television manufacturers.
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An assessment of the impact of human resource, organisational and institutional development on the financial performance of the municipality of Karibib
… development policies has influenced the strategic direction of financial performance policies of the local government. Major human resource, organizational and institutional development challenges manifest three-dimensionally as policy, task organization and performance motivation …
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The influence of educational leadership on quality teaching and learning of high school mathematics
… South African high schools’ as it relates to the strategic direction provided by high school leadership for the benefit of knowledge economies and higher learning institutions. The main research question is: “How does educational leadership influence the quality of learning and teaching of high …
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Tradition Under Fire: Values, Role Regulation and Work Identity within the Fire and Rescue Service
… influence organisational perspectives regarding strategic direction, mission determination, visioning, and ultimately performance outcomes within a County Council Fire and Rescue Service.<br/><br/>The present study offers a privileged personal account, which is uniquely viewed through an …
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The exploration of attributes aligning supply chain strategy & resilience execution
… an effort to understand resilience awareness and strategic alignment. The results are primarily used to quantify differences between strategic direction set by executives and the tactical execution of individual contributors. Secondary analysis examines correlations in responses, and further …
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Development of a decision framework and a knowledge management system for make/buy determinations in manufacturing
… main elements that are described in detail: ** A strategic management system with concepts and tools that facilitate the determination of the focus for internal and external manufacturing. ** A tactical process consisting of two frameworks and associated tools. The first framework guides a project …
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Batch sizing strategy & production load leveling in a multi-step chemical manufacturing process
… Kodak Company went through major changes in its strategic direction. The same disruptive technologies that they helped develop for digital imaging have shaped a new industry, and the market requirements and preferences for photography have changed dramatically. Some of the tightly held …
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The analysis of Board Composition and Financial Performance
… evaluating managerial performance, providing strategic direction, putting corporate governance policies in place and ensuring an adequate return for the shareholders. The size and composition of the board of directors constitute of the most essential corporate governance norms. This study made …
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Future of Pharmacy in Wales: A Delphi Study Exploring the Impact of Digital Technology, Automation and Artificial Intelligence
… investment in infrastructure and clear strategic direction. The study contributes original evidence to the literature and offers practical recommendations for shaping digital pharmacy policy and practice in Wales and other similar healthcare systems.
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A phenomenon of the critical factors of accounting information system (AIS) effectiveness
… the benefit of the assessment in providing a strategic direction for management. Overall,this study has shed light on the investigated phenomenon by offering: a comprehensive measure of AIS effectiveness; the factors important in achieving an effective system; and further action to be taken by …
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An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust
… care settings, identifying a need for strategic direction for future policy andpractice.
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