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Education and training deficits in industrial clusters : Empirical evidence that managers can use to rectify the skills gap in Auckland precinct.
(National Academy of Management. Actual Problems of Economics, 2013)Tertiary institutions should seek continuous feedback from industries to keep track of the needs of businesses to provide education and training. In designing programmes and upgrading curricula, there are important factors ... -
Effect of human capital on productivity and efficiency in the banking sector : an exploratory study of Sri Lanka and New Zealand
(Department of Commerce and Financial Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)The performance of world class manufacturing companies is not only based on equipment, material, and processes but also human capital. Thus, this research contributes and extends the existing knowledge on human capital to ... -
Effective teaching strategies in the culturally diverse classroom
(Institute of Interdisciplinary Business Research, 2010-12)Many tertiary institutes in New Zealand have a large percentage of students who have English as an alternative language (EAL). The international students are primarily from Asia and have a Confucian Heritage Culture (CHC) ... -
Empirical results of the awareness of social media and its application by academics in teaching in New Zealand
(2017-10)Academics and students across the globe are increasingly using social media (SM) for personal interactions, social connections and educational purposes. The article reviews the awareness and use of SM in teaching by academics ... -
Evidence of the changing activities, goals and roles of HR practitioners
(Journal of Community Positive Practices (JCPP), 2015)This research considers the role, activities and contribution of HR and managers in six closely related themes that should be addressed to maintain high workplace productivity in a complex business environment in which ... -
The existence of the glass ceiling and the impact on the participation of female executives in the Vietnamese banking sector
(UUNZ Institute of Business (Universal United New Zealand), 2015)The glass ceiling is a multifaceted phenomenon because it effects multiple factors. Vietnam is a developing nation. Their culture perceptions toward gender equality have impacted the barriers that Vietnamese women ... -
An exploratory study of Immigrant entrepreneurs in Malaysia regarding their business success and prospects in the small retail business sector
(UUNZ Institute of Business (Universal United New Zealand), 2015)Little is known about international migration, which is prevalent in the global economy, and entrepreneur involvement in small businesses in receiving countries. Decisions of immigrant entrepreneurs are related to ... -
Exploring Entrepreneurship Policy in a Pacific Context: The Case of Tonga
(2012)In 2010, data was collected to explore entrepreneurship in a Pacific context. The preliminary conceptual model is based on the triangulation of findings from the National Expert (NES) and Adult Population (APS) components ... -
Export education: How do international students experience New Zealand’s service to them?
(Institute of Interdisciplinary Business Research, 2010-12)Export education continues to be an important aspect of the New Zealand education sector. It has an effect both on the income to institutions and on teaching methods/approaches in the classroom. Surveys of international ... -
Exporting to Internationalise; Why only a Small Percentage of Emerging SMEs From Developing Countries Succeed When a Large Majority Fails
(David Publishing, 2014)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), account for more than 95% of all businesses in many countries (Chiao, Yang, & Yu, 2006). These foster economic development and are significant contributors to employment and wealth ... -
The future of organisational design
(World Business Institute ( Berwick, Victoria, Australia), 2015-04)This research reconceptualises the domain of people in organisations and places it on a sound intellectual foundation that will lead to improved technology for organisations. The article argues that organisational theory ... -
Grounding practice in theory: the development of a literature-based performance framework in New Zealand local government
(Unitec ePress, 2016-05-10)Performance measurement is a subject of some importance within the public sector. This study examines the design and development of a performance measurement framework within a local government department. It used a ... -
Head, heart, and gut in decision making : development of a multiple brain preference questionnaire
(SAGE, 2019-01-01)There is a growing body of literature that supports the idea that decision making involves not only cognition, but also emotion and intuition. However, following extant “dual-process” decision theories, the emotional and ... -
HRM in relation to employee motivation and job performance in the hospitality industry
(Inovatus Usluge Ltd., 2016-05)The hospitality industry refers to organisations that provide accommodation and food services for people when they travel. The hospitality industry is also known as a “people business”. The hotels and catering organisations ... -
Human capital in the banking sector : cross cultural definition
(Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, 2018-12-01)Businesses around the world proclaim their employees as being the corporation’s most valuable resource. The field of human capital (HC) is not a new one and, studies focussing specifically on HC and its importance to ... -
Human resource strategies for training and education in the Rosebank business precinct of Auckland, New Zealand
(UUNZ Institute of Business, 2010-07)The Rosebank Business Precinct is one of Auckland‟s most highly developed Business Improvement Districts. This descriptive study, undertaken for Auckland City Council, examines the gaps between what Rosebank businesses ... -
The importance of training and education for New Zealand entrepreneurs to be successful : some empirical evidence
(Journal of Community Positive Practices (Bucharest, Romania), 2016)Entrepreneurship date back thousands of years. Effective workforces require training and education. Entrepreneurs need a thorough training needs analysis before adapting training programmes. Training describes learning ... -
Innovative food packaging, food quality and safety, and consumer perspectives
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2022-04-12)Packaging is an integral part of the food industry associated with food quality and safety including food shelf life, and communications from the marketing perspective. Traditional food packaging provides the protection ... -
International human resource management: An overview of its effect on managers in global organisations
(Institute of Interdisciplinary Business Research, 2010-08)By managing international human resources (IHRM) correctly, it can enable a business to compete more successfully in the world market place. The last two decades have seen a gradual transition in style and substance from ... -
Key capabilities for strategic leaders in Lao commercial banking sector to maximise competitive advantage
(2016)A commonly used approach in western countries, this paper considers the use of strategic leadership in Laos, in particular in the banking sector. The investigation looks at the understanding of banking leaders within Laos ...