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Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective (2004)
Journal Article
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.

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.

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.

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.

Iraqi international migration: potentials for the postwar period (2004)
Journal Article
Sirkeci, I. (2004). Iraqi international migration: potentials for the postwar period. Population review, 43(1), 37-49. https://doi.org/10.1353/prv.2004.0011

This article aims to fill a gap in the current literature on migration and conflict. Utilizing the conceptual framework of an "environment of insecurity," Iraqi migration trends are analyzed and projections are made for future migration patterns. An... Read More about Iraqi international migration: potentials for the postwar period.

Advances in e-procurement : a product/buying situation focus (2004)
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Sain, B., Owens, J. D., & Hill, J. (2004). Advances in e-procurement : a product/buying situation focus. Management services (Enfield), 48(6), 10-15

It has been noted that e-procurement represents a substantial competitive advantage when implemented seamlessly. Other than technological and cultural considerations, the level of IT integration in procurement will depend on the buying situation, on... Read More about Advances in e-procurement : a product/buying situation focus.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Business culture in Latin America: interactive learning for UK SMEs (2003)
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Swift, J., & Lawrence, K. (2003). Business culture in Latin America: interactive learning for UK SMEs. Journal of European Industrial Training, 27(8), 389-397. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590310498522

In 2000, Academic Enterprise in the University of Salford, UK began working with TradePartnersUK to investigate how higher education could support the development of international trade, particularly in the small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) sec... Read More about Business culture in Latin America: interactive learning for UK SMEs.