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“It Suddenly Went Phut!!” Learning from Premature Closures in Consulting Practice
Michael WaltonInvaluable lessons can be culled from failure, which often provides an opportunity for critical review. The author here divulges some of his own experiences.
Future Technological Work Culture: Part I
Philip R. HarrisSlowly and painfully industrial work culture is being transformed by the twin revolutions of microelectronics and information processing. We must learn to move beyond the old…
The Career Prospects of Married Women
Jacqui Marsh, Cary L. CooperAn initial study to find out whether, when a married male manager is relocated, his firm offers any assistance to his wife to find work.
Emphasis on the Learner:A New Approach
Alan MumfordThis article argues that analyses of causes of some ineffectiveness in the education and training of managers have been incomplete, and that some potential solutions have been…
Managing Diverse Work Groups: The Implications for Management Education
Geoff WilliamsA new scenario confronts Australian chief executives. Many of their workforce may be migrants and, in addition, an increasing number of women have entered the labour market.
Keeping Up: The Jones Principle
Roger JonesAn individual's advancement in a meritocratic hierarchy may depend on his or her willingness to ingratiate themselves with others.
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0143-7739Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Professor Martin McCracken
- Prof Paul Humphreys