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Showing 1 to 20 of 30 for “"upper management"”.
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The risk management within European equity asset managers
… of this research is to understand what risk management processes are currently in place amongst active European equity asset managers, and to determine which practises are most effective. The focus of this research is on active equity portfolios within the European markets. The thesis is …
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The socio-organisational factors that shape guardianship experience of information security management in organisations
… experiences of guardians of information security management. In this context, guardians are defined as those actors who are responsible for protecting information in organisations. In total there were 86 in-depth interviews conducted with three groups of guardians: security managers, who …
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Mejora en el gasoducto del PERÚ LNG utilizando herramientas de ingeniería industrial
… supply the local market and it was approved by upper management. Through the utilization of a cause-effect diagram it was identified that the capacity of the existing facilities along the pipeline shall be assessed to identify possible bottle necks that could impact the transportation capacity …
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How Do LGBT Employees Assess Their Firm’s Organizational Culture Regarding LGBT Leadership?
… within the culture that can lead to upper management positions for those who identify as LGBT. The research sought to understand the extent to which inclusivity efforts are reflected in real career progression opportunities for openly LGBT employees working in San Diego County. …
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Valuing a Culturally Diverse Work Force: An Examination of Intended Changes and Successes as Perceived by Upper and Middle Management, Supervisors, and Line Staff in a Health Care Organization
… individual differences. Overall responses from upper management, middle management, supervisors, and line staff were fairly similar, although, as expected, management as group was better able to list the valuing cultural diversity strategies in the organization than line staff. Additionally, …
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Systematic measurement of organizational culture for college food services
… between the perceived organizational culture of upper management and the actual overall performance of operating units. The results of the study supported the contention that organizational culture is measurable, in both commercial and institutional food service operations. When there is …
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The effect of organization centralization, organization climate, knowledge management and supply chain integration perception on the success of product launch in the U.S. automotive industry
… organizational climate, knowledge management, and supply chain integration perception on the success and effectiveness of a product launch. The survey samples consisted of 101 respondents from automotive companies. Organization centralization perception, where decisions are made …
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The Study of Superintendent Training and its Effects on Homebuilding Cycle Time
… been completed. This gave the superintendent and upper management the ability to follow the home throughout the building process and track the results. Additionally, new policies were created to improve build quality and increase customer satisfaction. This study compared over 300 homes built in …
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(Managerial) style over substance : determinants of devaluation for female supervisors in an Indian garment factory
Despite the rising representation of women in management, female managers continue to be devalued compared to male managers, presenting a challenge for gender inequality in organizations. This study helps address a significant gap in the literature by investigating if the devaluation of female …
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Breaking Barriers: Black Women's Leadership Attainment And Experiences In Predominantly White School Districts
… Black women faced in ascending to middle and upper management positions in education, particularly in predominantly White school districts (PWSD) and among leadership teams across the United States. The challenges stemmed from the intersection of race, gender, and societal stereotypes …
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Defining Organizational Purpose and Exploring the Concept’s Implications for Innovation: How Perspective Affects Creative Idea Generation in the Innovation Process
… first paper analyses in-depth interviews with upper management employees in peer-recommended firms, with the goal of developing a robust understanding of the concept of organizational purpose as it is used in practice today. After a definition of organizational purpose is established, a …
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Effective Use of MRP-Type Computer Systems to Support manufacturing
… performance was tested against the influence of upper management support, the level of emphasis on training, sources of technical expertise, and organizational experience with MRP-type systems.
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A case study on the training issues related to leaders of self-managing teams in a redesign plant
… their teams and satisfying the needs of upper management. The confusion about their new roles may lead to unsuccessful implementation of the teams. This research is an attempt to answer questions related to the training issues of leaders of self-managing teams. The purpose of this study …
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Construção e implementação do Balanced Scorecard em uma organização educacional: o caso do Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial do Rio Grande do Norte SENAC RN
… mainly by the lack of involvement on the part of upper management and the team s scant knowledge of Balanced Scorecard. One of the gains obtained from adopting the system was the introduction and/or consolidation of a culture of strategic planning and participative management. The continuous …
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Investigating the architectural drivers of defects in open-source software systems : an empirical study of defects and reopened defects in GNOME
… code-test-code-test mode of development. For management, such conditions can result in slipped schedules and an increase in development costs and for upper management and users, they can result in losing confidence in the product. This study looks at the drivers of defects in the mature …
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ACE vs. Six Sigma
… to build upon the principles of Total Quality Management and developed there own unique quality systems. The most popular and well known of these systems is Six Sigma that was developed by Motorola and successfully adopted by others such as Allied Signal (now Honeywell) and most notably, …
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Attributes And Characteristics That Contribute To Successful Female Leadership In Secondary Education
… indicates that gender underrepresentation in upper management is a broad, global issue. According to data from the Iowa Department of Education (2010), most female principals (50.4%) are at the elementary level while only 23.7% female principals are at the secondary level and 76.3% males. The …
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Putting self-determination theory into practice: Autonomy-supportive training for supervisors in low-skilled jobs
… and with occupational groups such as teachers, upper managers and coaches. While all of these studies demonstrate the importance of autonomy support in facilitating positive outcomes, the importance of SAS in enhancing the well-being of employees in low-skilled occupations is often neglected, …
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