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MARKETING: A PROVOCATION
John A. MurrayAs the title suggests, the purpose of this paper is to provoke. Provocation is usually aimed at generating reaction, and in this case, it is hoped that reaction will be in the…
MANPOWER PLANNING AND JOB SATISFACTION
Ray WildSome factors which relate to manpower planning procedures will be examined briefly in the context of the selection, placement and retention of manual production workers. The…
SCIENCE FOR SOCIAL WELFARE
Jimmy AlgieU.S. Social Services How different are American personal social services from merged services in Britain. Dispersed, freelance agencies fight over clients in communities atomised…
OBSOLESCENCE OF PEOPLE—IN CONTEXT
Karen LeggeSeveral problems present themselves when discussing the concept of obsolescence in relation to human behaviour within organisations. Most definitions of ‘obsolescence’ in fact…
FINANCIAL AND LEGAL NOTES
Desmond GochRolls Royce Although many people feared that the decision to place the Rolls Royce company in the hands of a Receiver when it ran out of funds in February 1971 meant that its…
A MAXIMUM PROFIT PRODUCT TO PLEASE THE CUSTOMER
Colin EdenThis article presents a simple technique for reconciling the conflicting objectives of the salesmen, designers and production engineers when considering the progressive…
THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF EFFECTIVE SALESMEN
Peter DoyleIn a recent article, Ingleton described the inadequacy of salesmen selection procedures in many large British organisations. Investigations showed that few firms had systematic…
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN SMALL FIRMS: Some Findings and Practical Implications
Kjell GrønhaugThe firm performs several functions, of which innovation is one. Development of new products can be considered as an important part of this function. Based on the product policy…
MAKING BUSINESS COMPARISONS
K.C. JacksonWithin any social system, planning and control are fundamental activities. Both are pursued by a process of comparison of and choice between alternatives. This is the essence of…
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Journal of Management History (Archive)Editor:
- Brandon Randolph-Seng (Editor-in-Chief)