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  1. 1. The Serious Business of Humor : A qualitative study of humor as a management tool

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Sara N Schönfeldt; Jelena Miznikova; [2010]
    Keywords : Humor in the workplace; Management tool; Humor;

    Abstract : This research was initiated due to the novelty of the topic. Humor is a common phenomenon in the daily interaction of many people; however this study is particularly interested in humor as used by managers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Union is strength, Knowledge is power : A study of strategic alliance between USBE and service firms in Umeå

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Jelena Miznikova; Mona Mirshamsi; [2009]
    Keywords : strategic alliance; learning alliance; resource-based view; experiential learning;

    Abstract : Abstract     In global arena there exists a trend to engage in strategic alliances.  The alliances are assumed to be addressing the existing resource gaps that various organizations have. Not only for-profit organizations have a need to fill in the gap, but also non-profit organizations. READ MORE