.... Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework is developed, based on previous literature and insights from entrepreneurship, economics, psychology and related disciplines. Findings Various perspectives presented in previous research can be combined into a coherent framework that summarizes...

... the effect of pay structure on both in terms of on‐field and financial performance. Salary disparity and its subsequent consequences has been a topic of economic research on corporate pay structure and also professional team sport organizations. Analysis of pay structures incorporating the effects...

...Bill Roach Purpose The purpose of this paper is to speculate on how the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) formula was developed. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a literature review and analysis. Findings Ford Whitman Harris's contribution to the EOQ formula is significantly...

...Bruce E. Kaufman This paper surveys the contribution of economics and industrial relations (E/IR) to the development of the field of personnel/human resource management (P/HRM). A brief review of existing accounts of the evolution of the field reveals that they give little mention to the role of E...

... and high performance. There always have been tradeoffs among the three quality targets, but the balance among them has improved through history. Human resource management Total quality management Kaizen Economics Competitive strategy Continuous improvement Only a decade ago, at the end...

...Steve S. Byers; John C. Groth; Marilyn K. Wiley Provides the conceptual structure and practical framework for analysing the effects which changes in operating cycle variables will have on economic value. Focuses on important issues and techniques in analysing and managing raw materials, work...

...” although hypotheses linking this type of pricing policy with size and market structure, while suggestive of such links, were not statistically significant. Study of the firm has been the long time concern of the economics profession. Unfortunately for our present purpose, the so‐called microeconomic...

... of scientific marketing methods are of paramount importance for the success of any firms wishing to operate in the Gulf area. © MCB UP Limited 1991 National cultures Economics Export marketing Middle East Society 38 MANAGEMENT DECISION 29,8 T he Persian Gulf offers great potential...