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1. Lies, lies, and more lies

Author

Prater, Tammy and Kiser, Sara Bliss

Subjects
Management science -- Social aspects, Truthfulness and falsehood -- Social aspects, Resumes (Employment) -- Ethical aspects -- Social aspects, Business, general, Business
Abstract

First comes the resume, then the person. A resume offers a first impression of a person. If a resume does not impress, the individual will not become a candidate. However, [...]

Published
2002

2. A Chinese approach to quality transformation

Author

Wen-Hsien Chen and Lu, Robert S.Y.

Subjects
Quality control -- Research, Chinese, Management science -- Social aspects, Organizational change -- Research, Business, Business, international
Abstract

The business activities of EFA Co., a Chinese firm based in Taiwan, were studied to juxtapose the practices of Eastern and Western firms in the area of quality management. The firm was chosen due to its proven track record evidenced by its receipt of the National Quality Award of Taiwan in 1995 for quality management. Analysis reveals that the firm's management practices are heavily based on ancient Chinese philosophy and stresses continuous learning, teamwork, and strategic business planning.

Published
1998

3. Managing in the post-managerialist era: towards socially responsible corporate governance

Author

Simmons, John

Subjects
Management science -- Ethical aspects, Management science -- Social aspects, Business ethics -- Comparative analysis, Corporate social responsibility -- Methods, Corporate social responsibility -- Comparative analysis, Business, Business, general
Abstract

Stakeholder theory is used to examine moral issues surrounding managerialism, and supports an alternative to it called ethical corporate governance. Its philosophy focuses on responsibility; operational practices and evaluative measures are also provided.

Published
2004

4. P/OM and societal development: a historical perspective

Author

Mansour, Ali H.

Subjects
Management science -- Social aspects, Management science -- History, Production management -- Social aspects, Production management -- History, Business, Business, general
Abstract

The article differentiates production from operations management using examples from early civilization to the present day. While production is defined as the transformation of effort into end result, operations management is defined as the coordination of organizational processes and resources to achieve production.

Published
2003

5. Correcting tunnel vision

Author

Mitroff, Ian I. and Mohrman, Susan

Subjects
Management science -- Social aspects, Strategic planning (Business) -- Analysis, Corporate culture -- Analysis, Technological innovations -- Management, Industrial management -- Analysis, Steel industry -- Management, Management, Automobile industry -- Management, Business success -- Analysis, Motors Liquidation Co. -- Management
Published
1987

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