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Showing 1 to 20 of 125 for “"Sustainable growth"”.
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South African road transport requirements for sustainable growth
… if allowed to continue. It is argued that for sustainable growth, other more attractive options exist. Developments in more developed countries are examined in order to prove that similar conclusions have been reached. The problem investigated in this thesis is therefore the non-sustainability …
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A study of Korean shipbuilders' strategy for sustainable growth
… potential strategies for Korean shipbuilders for sustainable growth by understanding the characteristics of the shipbuilding industry and the current market situation. Before the financial meltdown in 2008, in the five preceding years, the healthy global economy and the rapid growth of the Chinese …
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The sustainable growth paradigm : implications for technology and policy
… of the dominant existing models of economic growth and innovation and advances to the effects of economic growth on sustainability. Included is an analysis of the limits of the GDP growth paradigm, the effects of growth on the developed and the developing world and the relationship between …
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Global investments for sustainable growth in the wireless telecommunication industry
… in 1992, NTT DoCoMo had accomplished rapid growth by developing innovative strategies and meeting consumer demands. However, the population-based penetration rate of Japanese wireless phones now exceeds 70%, and the market is approaching saturation. Tariff reduction battles have occurred …
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Sustainable growth in the oil and gas utility industries: 1970-1989
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-110).
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A system dynamics investigation of sustainable growth in the biotechnology industry
Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1996.
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In what sense a fisheries problem? : negotiating sustainable growth in New Zealand fisheries
… roles in an emergent dialogue concerning sustainable fisheries, fisheries management and commercial fishing in New Zealand. The thesis finds that volume and value of seafood has increased. However, this increase is largely at the expense of first foreign fishing companies and part-time …
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Strategic human resource management framework for Korean small and medium enterprises' sustainable growth
… play a pivotal role in Korean economy, their sustainable growth is critical for Korea's development. One of drivers that enable SMEs to pursue sustainable growth is Human Resource Management. Since "People" is one of the most valuable assets in a company, its survival could depend upon …
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Supporting the SMME sector for sustainable growth and development- in the Northern Cape province
… poverty and inequality by driving inclusive, sustainable socio-economic development. Therefore, as a vital sector, SMEs can improve the regional Gross Domestic Product growth and development by adding value to the complete value chain processes, from the production of the resources to the …
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How Kirin can maximize the synergies of its group companies to attain sustainable growth
… that encountered difficulties achieving sustainable growth after early experiences of rocketing sales at takeoff-even though many such companies know that the key to success is taking advantage of group synergies. This thesis identifies a corporate strategy for Kirin that can be realized …
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Performance variations among strategic group members in the pharmaceutical industry : an examination of individual sustainable growth capabilities, 1995-1997
… examines the hypothesis that individual firm sustainable growth capabilities may moderate the effects of member's shared strategy characteristics on performance in the pharmaceutical industry. Four strategic groups based on scope and resource deployments strategic dimensions were identified …
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An investigation into corporate social responsibility on sustainable growth of wholesale and retail SMEs : a case study of Ethekwini Municipal Region
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy: Management Sciences (Business Administration), Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.
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Developing an asset-based, equitable system and culturally inclusive collaborative approach to enable market access and preparedness support for the sustainable growth of Ethnic Minority-led MSEs
… what) and the impact of these approaches on the growth and sustainability of the phenomenon (i.e., the how).<br/><br/><b>Volume Two of Two - Synthesis & Critical Analysis</b><br/><br/>In this second volume of this doctoral research study, the author, as a researcher, appraises, critically …
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What feasible macro-scale interventions could stimulate a sustainable growth in the UK housing retrofit industry? - An examination of the potential impact from supply-chain innovations on low energy retrofit of pre-1919 housing
Understanding the context for encouraging new retrofit practices to be applied to domestic housing in the UK is of crucial importance to any consideration of what could impact on energy reduction and domestic housing costs within the wider UK housing market.<br/><br/>The thesis reviews attempts …
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A study of sustaining growth in petroleum industry
With slowdown in the growth rate of petroleum product consumption, petroleum business is maturing and becoming commoditized. In maturing industries, cost leadership and operational excellence is important, but it is not sustainable. Inevitably, competition will squeeze margins, even for the cost …
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Enhancing efficiency in the evolving grocery supply chain through vendor integration
… The firm has realized average annual revenue growth of nearly 20% since 1995, and projects nearly twenty billion dollars of revenue for 2006. C&S operations are mobilized to deliver over 53,000 grocery items to more than 4,000 corporate customers "at record speed."2 Historically, C&S Wholesale …
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Firm growth, innovation and access to finance: Evidence from European SMEs
… about European SMEs. Chapter Two examines how sustainable growth firms obtain external finance during and after the 2008 financial crisis. Although sustainable growth firms have past growth records and future growth aspirations; however, those firms may face challenges in obtaining external …
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Economic empowerment through business loans - A critical look at credit protection law for small, micro and medium enterprises in South Africa and Australia
… 34 of 2005 (the NCA), promotes or impedes the sustainable growth of the South African economy. This question will be answered through exploring the importance of the contribution made by small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) to the economy. This research question is premised on the …
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Leveraging Policy for Renewable Energy Development in Industrialized Countries and Emerging Markets
… both rising energy demand and the need for sustainable growth. Various policy measures and incentives have aided its growth in both developed and developing countries. This dissertation analyzes existing policies and financial mechanisms used to encourage renewable energy development through …
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Towards A Holistic Management Framework For Social Enterprises In Hong Kong
… challenges, both organisations maintained sustainable growth and achieved their social impact goals. This was attributed to the leader's ability to motivate employees through high levels of engagement and promote organisational citizenship behaviour, effectively mitigating the negative …
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