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2. 1. Good work done well? -A study of the measurement of effectiveness and efficiency in Swedish charities

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Johan Ridelberg; August Runge; [2010-06-23]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Background: The increased number of contracts for public services and the media scrutiny following recent control failures have placed a focus on nonprofit organizations and their reporting of effectiveness and efficiency. Since nonprofit organizations per definitions are not allowed to distribute profits to the suppliers of capital, something else must be used as a substitute for this measure. READ MORE

4. 2. Lean and Clean : the linking between Lean and Environment

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Akademin för teknik och miljö; Högskolan i Gävle/Akademin för teknik och miljö

   Author : Yong Wang; Jie Wu; [2010]
   Keywords : Lean; Clean; coordination; environment; assessment; performance;

   Abstract : Lean refers to the concepts of Lean operations, Lean principle, Lean philosophy, etc. It is what people often talk about in operation management. Clean refers to the concepts of being green, environmental friendly, less environmental impact, etc. These two words seem to be unrelated, but somehow connected. READ MORE

5. 3. Enhanced knowledge utilization for increased project efficiency : A study of knowledge management in a project environment at Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Ekonomiska informationssystem; Linköpings universitet/Ekonomiska informationssystem

   Author : Magnus Alder; Jimmy Peterson; [2010]
   Keywords : Knowledge management; Project management; Knowledge; Kunskap; Kunskapshantering;

   Abstract : In the prevailing uncertain and ever-changing business environment knowledge has become the single certain source for sustainable competitive advantage. Learning from past mistakes and avoiding reinventing the wheel are crucial tasks and no organization can today afford not to look for ways to make the best use of its knowledge. READ MORE

6. 4. Differential pricing & promotion and their effect on growth of SMEs which offer standardized services : A Case Study of Snowhite Dry Cleaners Pakistan

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för teknik och samhälle; Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

   Author : Abid Naeem; Ssebunnya Henry; [2010]
   Keywords : Differential pricing; Promotion; Competitive strategy; Services marketing management; Customer value; Business growth; Marketing management.;

   Abstract : Problem: In bid to stay competitive in the industry, SMEs have to apply several  formal marketing techniques which will help them edge past their competitors regardless of the many operational challenges they are facing. Moreover, through the first questionnaire the authors realized that if the case company could appreciate the use of marketing techniques in the market, it would gain more market share hence realizing organic growth. READ MORE

7. 5. The Impact of Board composition on Accounting Profitability of the Firm : A Study of Large Caps in Sweden

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet; Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Rahel Tsehaye Zemichael; Serkalem Tilahun Basazinew; [2010]
   Keywords : Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Accounting Profitability Measurements and CEO;

   Abstract : Background: The issue about corporate governance became more prominent in recent years as a result of corporate scandals and misconduct of executives. Firms, board members, and executives have been subject to criminal and civil actions over hidden debt, inflated earnings, insider trading, tax evasion, misuse of funds, and breaches of fiduciary duties. READ MORE