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An index of fame: critical identifications of fame in the 'social laboratory' (2004)
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Fletcher, G. (2004). An index of fame: critical identifications of fame in the 'social laboratory'

This paper discusses the presentation of fame that can be identified through popular search terms. These terms reveal how the rapidly shifting interest in individual identities of ‘fame’ are cast against a continuous sequence of expected and unexpect... Read More about An index of fame: critical identifications of fame in the 'social laboratory'.

On reliability criteria and the implied cost of failure for a maintained component (2004)
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Scarf, P., Dwight, R., & Al-Musrati, A. (2004). On reliability criteria and the implied cost of failure for a maintained component. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 89(2), 199-207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2004.08.019

This paper considers age-based replacement and block replacement when reliability is also a decision criterion. We describe how specification of the operational reliability of component function determines the replacement policy, and that setting a... Read More about On reliability criteria and the implied cost of failure for a maintained component.

With regard to respect: a framework for governance of educational virtual communities (2004)
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Bell, F., & Heinze, A. (2004). With regard to respect: a framework for governance of educational virtual communities. International Journal of Web Based Communities, 1(1), 19-34. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJWBC.2004.004796

We use theories of computer-mediated communication and virtual communities to explore the governance of web-based educational communities. Two parallel cycles of action research are reported to inform our discussion, one intervention driven by percei... Read More about With regard to respect: a framework for governance of educational virtual communities.

Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective (2004)
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Basden, A., Bergvall-Kåreborn, B., & Mirijamdotter, A. (2004). Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 17(2), 55-73. https://doi.org/10.1023/B%3ASPAA.0000018903.18767.18

This paper examines the SSM technique CATWOE, which focuses on defining necessary elements that together constitute a human activity system from a certain perspective. Despite its recognition within the literature and its numerous uses, there are few... Read More about Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective.

Can relationship marketing enhance strategic thinking in the public sector? A study of the perceived relationship between subsidised theatres and their government funders/regulators (2004)
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Conway, A., & Whitelock, J. (2004). Can relationship marketing enhance strategic thinking in the public sector? A study of the perceived relationship between subsidised theatres and their government funders/regulators. International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, 9(4), 320-334. https://doi.org/10.1002/nvsm.257

This paper reports on the findings of research into the perceived relationships between publicly funded theatres and their key funders/regulators. This is part of a wider study into whether successful publicly funded arts organisations are more likel... Read More about Can relationship marketing enhance strategic thinking in the public sector? A study of the perceived relationship between subsidised theatres and their government funders/regulators.

First-timer versus repeat visitor satisfaction: the case of Orlando, Florida (2004)
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Fallon, P., & Schofield, P. (2004). First-timer versus repeat visitor satisfaction: the case of Orlando, Florida. Tourism Analysis, 8(2), 205-210

This article compares first-time and repeat visitor satisfaction with Orlando, FL. Factor analysis (PCA) of subjects' ratings on 22 ``performance'' attributes produced five factors: primary, secondary, and tertiary attractions, facilitators, and tran... Read More about First-timer versus repeat visitor satisfaction: the case of Orlando, Florida.

Implementation of EFQM excellence model self-assessment in the UK higher education sector - lessons learned from other sectors (2004)
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Hides, M., Davies, J., & Jackson, S. (2004). Implementation of EFQM excellence model self-assessment in the UK higher education sector - lessons learned from other sectors. TQM Magazine, 16(3), 194-201. https://doi.org/10.1108/09544780410532936

Owing to pressures from a range of stakeholders for a wider and improved range of services from the Higher Education (HE) sector in the UK, linked with a simultaneously increasing pressure on resource utilisation, universities are currently facing th... Read More about Implementation of EFQM excellence model self-assessment in the UK higher education sector - lessons learned from other sectors.

The changing nature of international business relationships and foreign language competence (2004)
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Swift, J., & Huang, Y. (2004). The changing nature of international business relationships and foreign language competence. International Journal of Management Practice, 1(1), 21-40. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMP.2004.004868

This paper examines the role of Foreign Language Competence (FLC) in international business, at a time when business activity, in general, is becoming increasingly international, and when the focus of business relationships is changing from that of a... Read More about The changing nature of international business relationships and foreign language competence.

Rola reklamy w przemysle mleczarskim na przykladzie wybranych mleczarni wojewodztw a lodzkiego (2004)
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Rembielak-Vitchev, G. (2004). Rola reklamy w przemysle mleczarskim na przykladzie wybranych mleczarni wojewodztw a lodzkiego

Streszczenie: W artykule wyjasniono zagadnienie reklamy a takZe dokonano szczeg6lowej prezentacji rodzaj6w reklamy. Ponadto om6wiono cele i funkcje reklamy. W prncy zaprezentowano rol~ reklamy w przemysle mleczarskim na przykladzie 6 wybrnoych przeds... Read More about Rola reklamy w przemysle mleczarskim na przykladzie wybranych mleczarni wojewodztw a lodzkiego.

Towards a philosophical understanding of documentation: a Dooyeweerdian framework (2004)
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Burke, M., & Basden, A. (2004). Towards a philosophical understanding of documentation: a Dooyeweerdian framework. Journal of Documentation, 60(4), 352-370. https://doi.org/10.1108/00220410410548135

Documents as we encounter them in everyday life are complex and diverse things, whether on paper, computer disk or on the World Wide Web. They play many roles vis-à-vis human beings, and the humans engaged with them have diverse responsibilities that... Read More about Towards a philosophical understanding of documentation: a Dooyeweerdian framework.

Player violence or violent players? Vicarious liability for sports participants (2004)
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James, M., & McArdle, D. (2004). Player violence or violent players? Vicarious liability for sports participants. Tort Law Review, 12(3), 131-146

This article analyses two recent English cases concerning the law on vicarious liability for acts of violence and considers their significance in respect of on-field acts of violence in contact sports. It provides an overview of how the law of negli... Read More about Player violence or violent players? Vicarious liability for sports participants.

Gospodarka oparta na wiedzy: transformacja relacji zachodzących w organizacjach w kierunku nowej infrastruktury informacyjnej (A knowledge-based economy: the transformation relationship in an organization towards a new information infrastructure) (2004)
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Burke, M. (2004). Gospodarka oparta na wiedzy: transformacja relacji zachodzących w organizacjach w kierunku nowej infrastruktury informacyjnej (A knowledge-based economy: the transformation relationship in an organization towards a new information infrastructure)

Organizational relationships do not remain static but develop over time to fit the changing external environment. In the past established theories dealt with motivation in a classical context ie managing staff that work on site within an organization... Read More about Gospodarka oparta na wiedzy: transformacja relacji zachodzących w organizacjach w kierunku nowej infrastruktury informacyjnej (A knowledge-based economy: the transformation relationship in an organization towards a new information infrastructure).

Developing European Legal Information Markets based on Government Information (2004)
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McCullagh, K., & Leith, P. (2004). Developing European Legal Information Markets based on Government Information. International Journal of Law and Information Technology, 12(3), 247-281. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlit/12.3.247

This article examines the Directive on re-use of public sector information in light of an EU funded project under the eContent programme (ADD-WIJZER). In outline, the Directive will allow commercial (and other) information providers low cost access t... Read More about Developing European Legal Information Markets based on Government Information.