... on HRD; the endogenous role of network capabilities on the effects of CSR and marketing capabilities on HRD. Originality/value This research helps food companies use their resources in allocating resources for CSR and conduct marketing reasonably and effectively. This study highlights that the impact...

...Christoph Bohne; Friedhelm Eicker; Gesine Haseloff Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a vocational scientific constructivist concept meant for shaping competence-based and networked teaching and learning in vocational education and training (VET). Design/methodology/approach VET...

... wasta with networking and mentoring. Design/methodology/approach The argument is based on relevant literature, the authors' own knowledge through conducting research in the Arab world, informal interviews and survey data conducted across the Middle Eastern Region. Findings The research clearly...

... was established set members often continued to network and form alliances outside of the set environment. SME owner‐managers could discuss both personal and business. Finally, AL offered the opportunity to take time out of the business and “disengage” with the operational allowing them to become more strategic...

...Kate Hutchings; David Weir Purpose To explore the implications of internationalisation for guanxi and wasta and the role of trust, family and favours in underpinning these traditional models of networking. The paper also draws some implications for management development...

...Alma McCarthy; Thomas Garavan; Thomas O’Toole This paper argues that human resource development (HRD) can make an important contribution in facilitating the effective management of boundaries and interfaces in organisations. Organisations are increasingly required to network and collaborate both...

...Ian Chaston In the late 1980s, the Danish Technological Institute received funding to examine whether networking might provide a mechanism through which to promote survival and growth among SME (small to medium‐sized enterprises) sector firms. To overcome the absence of a large‐firm hub in the SME...

...Bryan Smith A fundamental need in the development of managers that rarely receives the priority attention it warrants is the process of networking. Whatever the reasons for this, it is vital that managers should not remain so deprived, particularly as “third‐wave”organisations start to become...