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A framework for using business excellence models for performance improvement at operational level. (2006)
Journal Article
MacKerron, G., Masson, R., & Moffat, R. (2006). A framework for using business excellence models for performance improvement at operational level. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 8, 401-416. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMTM.2006.009246

It is important that manufacturing organisations are able to measure their performance in a way that will enable them to better manage their organisation to achieve competitive advantage. This paper argues that there are already appropriate methodolo... Read More about A framework for using business excellence models for performance improvement at operational level..

Polish EU accession in comparative perspective: macroeconomics, finance and the Government. (2006)
Book
Jaworski, P. M., & Mickiewicz, T. (2006). Polish EU accession in comparative perspective: macroeconomics, finance and the Government. School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College, London

This book is a collection of papers that focusses on the macroeconomic and financial aspects of EU accession of its largest new member, Poland, seen in comparative perspective. Two main themes are covered. One relates to empirical estimations, evalua... Read More about Polish EU accession in comparative perspective: macroeconomics, finance and the Government..

Risk management practices in German SME's: an empirical investigation. (2006)
Journal Article
Henschel, T. (2006). Risk management practices in German SME's: an empirical investigation. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 3, 554-571. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESB.2006.010543

This paper reports the current risk management practices in German Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) (so-called German 'Mittelstand'). In particular, it studies possible relationships between risk management and business planning activities. A... Read More about Risk management practices in German SME's: an empirical investigation..

The effects of culture and politics on Foreign Direct Investment and sustainable development in China: some research hypotheses (2006)
Journal Article
Brown, A., Orr, A., Luo, J., Omar, M., & Handley-Schachler, M. (2006). The effects of culture and politics on Foreign Direct Investment and sustainable development in China: some research hypotheses. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2(1/2), 89. https://doi.org/10.1504/wremsd.2006.009078

China's GDP reached US 1.159 trillion in 2001, making it the sixth largest economy in the world. In addition the Chinese government has reformed its economy, liberated market forces and opened up many industries to foreign investors. However, the sur... Read More about The effects of culture and politics on Foreign Direct Investment and sustainable development in China: some research hypotheses.

The learning style preferences of hospitality and tourism students: Observations from an international and cross-cultural study (2006)
Journal Article
Barron, P., & Lashley, C. (2006). The learning style preferences of hospitality and tourism students: Observations from an international and cross-cultural study. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 25(4), 552-569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2005.03.006

This paper reports on a study of the learning style preferences of new entrants onto hospitality and tourism programmes in Australia and the United Kingdom. It suggests that a majority of students on these programmes in both countries have strong lea... Read More about The learning style preferences of hospitality and tourism students: Observations from an international and cross-cultural study.

Inter-agency cooperation and activation in Europe - evidence from three states (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lindsay, C., McQuaid, R., & Dutton, M. (2006, December). Inter-agency cooperation and activation in Europe - evidence from three states. Paper presented at Delni Aspen

New forms of inter-agency co-operation have gained increasing prominence in the development and delivery of activation strategies. This article compares different models
of inter-agency co-operation, drawing on case study research in Denmark, the Ne... Read More about Inter-agency cooperation and activation in Europe - evidence from three states.