Table of contents
How to be a Successful Project Manager
Robert D. Bowenkamp, Brian H. KleinerThe project is a one‐time complex event involving many functional organisation elements that must deliver an end item within very specific cost and schedule constraints. The…
Software Piracy — The Problems
Malcolm J. Morgan, Diane J. RuskellLittle knowledge is needed to be able to make a copy of a disk. Software piracy and pilfering cost the industry billions in sales. A protection strategy, to prevent duplication or…
Making Public Support for Technology‐based Small Businesses More Effective
Allan A. GibbGreat effectiveness in support of technological product and market development of small firms may be produced by programmes which are local, easily accessed, time efficient…
Executive Information Systems:: Marketing Hype or Invaluable Management Aid?
Howard GarelickExecutive Information Systems(EIS) are examined, revealing that although they may be able to deliver information without requiring computer literacy, they have, as yet, several…
Field Service Reporting and Spares Control: A Two‐way System
Norman ChismonField operations at Wang UK Limited have been revolutionised by a system which ensures that emergency requests for service and routine maintenance are effectively carried out by…
Fraud and Incompetence in Purchasing
Eric EvansThe purchasing function is particularly vulnerable to fraud. Recent research revealed a number of blind spots in the audit process: collusion between buyer and seller, suppliers…
ISSN:
0263-5577Renamed from:
Industrial ManagementOnline date, start – end:
1980Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Alain Yee Loong Chong
- Prof Hing Kai Chan