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Organising the human resources function to harness future opportunities: survey results of 2010 forecasted for 2020
(2013)Some contemporary approaches for HR practitioners are identified in this paper in order to make use of human resources (HR) functions as a source of competitive advantage to add value to organisations. A survey was executed ... -
People as a source of competitive advantage during recruitment and retention of senior managers in financial services sectors in Laos
(World Business and Economics Research, 2014)The focus of this research paper is to identify the importance of recruiting and retaining of senior management resources in the banking industry in Laos. This paper reports on some of the findings. Both quantitative and ... -
People as a source of competitive advantage during recruitment and retention of senior managers in financial services sectors in Laos
(Inovatus Usluge Ltd., 2016-06)The focus of the paper is to identify the importance of recruiting and retaining senior management in the banking industry in Laos. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were adopted to collect data from three ... -
The perception and preparation in terms of risk management of SMEs owners in Laos toward the joining of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
(2016-06-17)In the global market, many trade unions emerge to form negotiating and bargaining power across their market zone. One of the newest emerging unions among the ASEAN countries is also in the progress of integration. The ASEAN ... -
Perceptions on business strategy of small and medium-sized enterprises
(World Business Institute, 2017)The purpose of this article is to examine how the perceptions of employees could have an influence in business strategy. The problem statement and main research question is: How can employees’ perceptions influence ... -
Perceptions on Business Strategy of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Paper delivered at the Auckland, New Zealand
(World Business and Economics Research Conference (WBER) 2014, 2014)The purpose of this paper is to examine how the perceptions of employees could have an influence in business strategy. This paper critically reviews the literature pertaining to perceptions and attitudes. Perception involves ... -
Potential best practice for improving the access to development finance by SMEs in Lao PDR
(2012)Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are important to all economies, especially emerging economies like Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) as they account for a majority of private sector businesses and are essential ... -
Potential markets for snacks : a role for New Zealand snack products
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2019-03-13)BACKGROUND: Worldwide there is an increase in the consumption of snack foods and this is a key business driver for the food industry. Snacking impacts on the overall quality of dietary patterns, nutrition and health. In ... -
The practice of HRM in relation to employee motivation and job performance by HR managers in the hospitality industry in Lao PDR
(2015)In a hotel, which is a service business, it is crucial to identify the factors that increase business performance, profit and productivity. The study of HRM practices is one of a hotel’s crucial management functions that ... -
Practices of diversity management in international non-governmental organisations in Laos
(2019)RESEARCH SUB-QUESTIONS: 1. How do managers within INGOs in Laos perceive diversity in the local workplace? 2. What are the current approaches of INGOs in Laos to manage diversity? 3. How does diversity affect INGOs’ ... -
Preserve the sustainable environment in New Zealand : think globally, act locally to preserve
(2016-11)This research intends to identify the differences between different groups of people in terms of their attitudes and self-reported behaviours, background, nationality, age, religion, and gender. The value add of this ... -
Private Sector Financial Balances 1980-2012: Contrasting Experiences of Australasian and Northern European Countries.
(Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand, 2014)Australasian and Scandinavian history of financial imbalances and fiscal policy. -
Procurement outsourcing in large New Zealand organisations
(2007)The aim of this research is to identify future plans for outsourcing of procurement in large New Zealand organisations. Outsourcing as a business strategy is growing internationally; organisations are now outsourcing ... -
Profile of Generation Z and work engagement levels of Generation Z and Generation Y in Auckland
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: As per the identified aim and objectives of this research study, the following research questions are formulated: What is the profile of Generation Z based on an Auckland, New Zealand sample ... -
Project dilemmas
(2019-12)Successful management of a project depends upon a series of appropriate decisions throughout the project life cycle. Such decisions are not necessarily straightforward and project managers who make those project-level ... -
Proposed empirical research concerning the performance management in the New Zealand Not For Profit Sector
(2014)Many not for profit organisations continue to show disappointing performances in the areas of performance measurement and evaluation, as evidenced by empirical research. However, what research that has been done in this ... -
A qualitative analysis of success factors when adopting new software systems in the retail sector in New Zealand
(2021-02-19)Literature review - Trends in supply chain, Retail research, Gap: implementation, how and where you get the data Adapting new software systems This case: adapting SAP in grocery stores Methodology FIndings: User ... -
Reconciling expert advice and community opinion in a local government strategic planning process
(Taylor & Francis, 2010-01)This article proposes that the eventual outcomes of local government strategic policy deliberations can often reflect the interplay between “expert” administrative staff, democratically elected politicians, and the community ... -
Reconstructing the concept of team fluidity for the digitized era
(2017-12)In the modern digitized business environment, organizations are facing continual transformation in response to threats and opportunities. Team — an essential component of organizations — has evolved from an intact social ... -
Recursive relationships in executive compensation
(2009)Asian businesses in the 21st century will learn from the experience of their US counterparts in promoting better governance of executive compensation in publicly traded companies. In this paper we examine the membership ...