Human capital and performance: A literature review Dr. Philip Stiles Mr. Somboon Kulvisaechana The Judge Institute of Management University of Cambridge Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1AG Human capital and performance: A literature review CONTENTS Human capital in context: The resource-based view of the firm Human capital and complementary capitals Intellectual capital Social capital Organisational capital Knowledge Human capital and performance Bundles of human resources Contingency or
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International Journal of Business and Management August‚ 2008 Projects and Their Management: A Literature Review Guru Prakash Prabhakar Bristol Business School University of the West of England Coldharbour Lane‚ Frenchay Campus Bristol- BS16 1QY‚ UK Tel: 44-117-328-3461 E-mail: guru.prabhakar@uwe.ac.uk Abstract Over the years and more importantly in the recent past projects have been used as a delivery mechanism to do business and accomplish objectives. No wonder it has become
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The Importance of Mission and Vision Abstract Mission and Vision statements tell others who we are and where we want to go as an organization. Through the literature review‚ this paper aims to examine the importance of an organizational mission and vision statement. This paper outlines the details to show how business experts and practitioners have suggested that creating and communicating mission and vision statements are a critical part to the success of an organization. In addition‚ it also
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investigate how branding can assist companies to achieve their organisational presence in the marketplace. Consequently‚ as there is inadequate research on branding literature‚ this study helped to establish a comprehensive understanding regarding the effectiveness of branding for small independent organisations. Therefore‚ this management report addressed the main research question of ‘how can small independent businesses use branding to create its presence in the marketplace?’ Accordingly‚ this
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A review of the literature shows a general consensus that early assessment of predisposing factors of delirium and depression‚ can be managed with the provision of a basic understanding and the establishment of a supportive environment which could help to facilitate holistic care for all involved‚ the patient‚ the staff and the carer (Andersson 1993). In order to achieve such care‚ an evidence-based approach needs to be in place detailing the priority for management and nursing assessment
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Gender and Leadership Literature Review 1. Introduction Leadership theories and literature describe what leaders should do and on the other hand literature also exists on what leaders actually do‚ the former are prescriptive and the latter are descriptive (Bratton et al; 2005). Leadership style is a relatively consistent set of behaviours that characterise a leader (DuBrin; 1995). The main leadership theories encompass the trait‚ behaviour‚ contingency‚ power
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Postnatal Depression Scale‚ the MINI‚ Patient Health Questionnaire or the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale1‚3‚4‚7-9. For prospective studies‚ these scales were often utilized during the antenatal period as well as the postpartum period to assess change in depression status1‚3
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Literature Review on Childhood Obesity By: Obesity is a growing problem among U.S. children. In 1994‚ one in five children between the ages of 6 and 17 was overweight. This is double the rate of 30 years ago (National Center for Health Statistics‚ 1999). This adverse trend has potentially profound effects on children’s health‚ including their long-term health. The terms "obese" and "overweight" often are used interchangeably. Technically‚ "obesity" is the upper end of "overweight
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Mining Existing Literature Research Dissertation One: Topic: Mentoring and Standardized Achievement of African American Males in the Elementary and Middle Grades Chapter Two: Literature Review I. Review of the Literature: An Overview A. Mentoring of African American Males 1. Definition of Mentoring 2. Benefits of a Mentoring Program B. Mentoring as an Intervention Program 1. Social Skills 2. Career Opportunities 3. Study Habits II. Evaluation of Mentoring
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The Marketing Review‚ 2002‚ 2‚ 319-355 www.themarketingreview.com Pachauri Moneesha Pachauri1 Nottingham University Business School Consumer Behaviour: a Literature Review In order to develop a framework for the study consumer behaviour it is helpful to begin by considering the evolution of the field of consumer research and the different paradigms of thought that have influenced the discipline. As described in this article‚ a set of dimensions can be identified in the literature‚ which can be
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