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Peer reviewedCole, Robert E. – Administrative Science Quarterly, 1985
Analyzes the institutionalization of small-group activities in Japan, Sweden, and the United States. Includes a reference list. (MD)
Descriptors: Administration, Comparative Analysis, Cooperation, Foreign Countries
Direct linkAndriessen, Daniel – Learning Organization, 2004
This paper raises the issue of research methodology for intellectual capital and other types of management research by focusing on the dilemma of rigour versus relevance. The more traditional explanatory approach to research often leads to rigorous results that are not of much help to solve practical problems. This paper describes an alternative…
Descriptors: Administration, Social Science Research, Research Methodology, Social Networks
Download full textTorbert, William R. – Revision, 1983
The idea of "Executive Mind" carries with it the notion of purposeful and effective action. Part I of this paper characterizes three complements to "Executive Mind"--"Observing Mind,""Theorizing Mind," and "Passionate Mind"--and offers historical figures exemplifying all four types. The concluding…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Art
National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Leabrook (Australia). – 2000
This publication contains materials from a forum on the changing nature of work (CNW) that brought together researchers and research users to hear how to use findings to improve vocational education and training (VET) in Australia. An overview of the program and biographical information on presenters and panel members follow. The next section…
Descriptors: Administration, Adult Education, Developed Nations, Dislocated Workers
