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Viewpoint: No promised land when you're over the hill
The industrialised world's population is ageing. Declining infant and child mortality rates have contributed to the growing proportion of people over 60. By the end of the…
on stage: On the move
When researchers Jeanne Brett of Northwestern University and James Werbel of University of Texas at San Antonio set out to study the behaviour of transferred employees and their…
Erratum
This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/eb001904. When citing the article, please…
Books
Well in the first place it is, as Mr. Jo Grimond, MP, says in his forewords, a tumely book. It looks as if the as if the UK is in for some pretty big changes in the traditional…
Examination success — is there a best route of study?
Lyndon Jones, Eric GloverStrong consumer movements exist in a number of countries, including the USA and UK. High on their list of objectives is the provision of information designed to enable consumers…
Company law — a change of emphasis
Susan Tuffnell BAThis new Companies Act received the Royal Assent in May 1980, with the proviso that it would be brought into force in stages by statutory instrument. Since last December virtually…
Industrial relations and the law
James PriorI can well understand that during this period of relative industrial peace some of the issues raised in the Green Paper may seem academic and not of immediate practical…
Can democracy survive technology?
R.D. ParslowIn this article I will show that Technology has not only provided the Establishment with the means of controlling the populace, but has also exacerbated a trend in unemployment…
Careers:: TOPICS
Education and the arts The Arts Council has published a consultative document The Arts Council and Education, to clarify both its relationship with the education system and its…
Careers:: COURSES
Post Experience Courses in Management 1981/82 is a Directory of Short Courses at selected UK and other European Centres now in its third edition. In times of recession training…
Careers:: TRAINING
The Interboard Administrative Commercial and Clerical Training Liaison Group was formed in 1977 under the sponsorship of the Training Services Division of the MSC. Its membership…
ABEnews
Norman PriceWe have now taken over the extra accommodation on the first and second floors at 3 Station Parade, and the offices are being redecorated and furnished so that we can move in this…
Work experience on employers' premises
F.E. RobinsThe Education (Work Experience) Act 1973 made it possible for pupils in their last year of statutory schooling to sample a job environment. In this school since that date there…
Student section
QUESTION: Do you agree with the view that all firms attempt to make as much profit as possible? Give reasons for your answer.
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