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Culture And Innovation In Peru From A Management Perspective, Gregory J. Scott, Ian Chaston
Culture And Innovation In Peru From A Management Perspective, Gregory J. Scott, Ian Chaston
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective
Political stability, macro-economic caution, and the aggressive pursuit of free trade have enabled Peru to emerge as one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America. This economic expansion has created heightened interest in the evolution of corporate culture and its influence on firm performance. This paper examines organizational performance in relation to the influence of cultural values on innovation by means of a survey of upper level managers. Analysis of the survey results indicates that there was a positive relation between innovation and power distance and uncertainty. Survey findings show no relationship between innovation and individualism nor innovation and …
Capitalism In Ancient Rome And Ancient Greece: Risk And Unethical Business, Sam Goldman
Capitalism In Ancient Rome And Ancient Greece: Risk And Unethical Business, Sam Goldman
Honors Theses
This thesis compares the business practices of the upper classes of ancient Greece, and ancient Rome. Specifically, I dissect the business decisions that were made with an effort to increase social status. I will focus on the relationship between the social perception of material wealth and the risk or (unethical business practices) that ancient members of the upper classes faced when they attempted to increase their material wealth. In my first chapter I look at the issuance of maritime loans and the risk associated with this type of finance. I discuss the origin of the business, some of the factors …
Upham’S Corner Main Street: Developing Ideas For Promoting Arts And Businesses In Upham’S Corner, Werner Kunz, Barbara Lewis, Upham's Corner Main Street
Upham’S Corner Main Street: Developing Ideas For Promoting Arts And Businesses In Upham’S Corner, Werner Kunz, Barbara Lewis, Upham's Corner Main Street
Office of Community Partnerships Posters
Dorchester’s Upham’s Corner neighborhood is home to a diverse mix of neighborhood residents, many historical landmarks, and a commercial district. At one point, Upham’s Corner was one of the top five market hubs for New England. It was because of this market history that the Strand Theater was built as a community home, as a community connection, and as a network. UMass Boston’s College of Management undergraduate students have developed ideas for promoting the arts and bringing businesses to the Upham’s Corner neighborhood. Assistant Professor of Marketing, Werner Kunz, coordinated the project with students in his “Services Marketing” class to …
Trinity Restoration Inc.: Southside Cultural Center Economic Impact Study, Joel Cooper, Alexi Schwartzkopff, Victoria Moradsky, Billy Keeley, Mohannad Aldaham, Arnold Robinson
Trinity Restoration Inc.: Southside Cultural Center Economic Impact Study, Joel Cooper, Alexi Schwartzkopff, Victoria Moradsky, Billy Keeley, Mohannad Aldaham, Arnold Robinson
Business
Economic development has shifted from location-oriented business models towards a more all-encompassing model that recognizes the advancement of human capital or intellectual property as continuously increasing in value. This microcosmic characteristic of development extends to aid in the growth of society as a whole. The Arts and Culture attract a demographic of inspired and motivated people to the area. It results in the development of the society surrounding art venues. The general population will always seek out entertainment, by installing a venue of artistic expression in South Providence that will motivate the community and propel development. This phenomena has been …
The Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report, Quarter 4, 2013, Pittsburg State University. Gladys A. Kelce College Of Business
The Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report, Quarter 4, 2013, Pittsburg State University. Gladys A. Kelce College Of Business
Pittsburg Micropolitan Reports
The Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report is created by the Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) at Pittsburg State University.
Career Guide: Wholesale And Retail Trade Policy Brief (Wrt), Paulynne J. Castillo, Christopher James R. Cabuay
Career Guide: Wholesale And Retail Trade Policy Brief (Wrt), Paulynne J. Castillo, Christopher James R. Cabuay
Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies (AKI)
The WRT industry is a leading employer in the Philippines, with an annual average of 18-19% of total Philippine employment from 2006-2010. It contributed an average of 16.85% annually to the country’s gross domestic product, 2006- 2009. The wholesale subsector’s share was an average of 3.98% annually, while the retail subsector’s was an average of 12.87% annually. WRT is poised to continuously support the country’s bid to sustain economic growth and be a dominant force in the labor market.
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor, 2nd Quarter, 2013, Armstrong Atlantic State University Center For Regional Analysis
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor, 2nd Quarter, 2013, Armstrong Atlantic State University Center For Regional Analysis
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor
The Coastal Empire Economic Indicators are designed to provide continuously updating quarterly snapshots of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area economy. The coincident index measures the current economic heartbeat of the region. The leading index provides a short term forecast of the region’s economic activity in six to nine months.
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor, 1st Quarter, 2013, Armstrong Atlantic State University Center For Regional Analysis
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor, 1st Quarter, 2013, Armstrong Atlantic State University Center For Regional Analysis
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor
The Coastal Empire Economic Indicators are designed to provide continuously updating quarterly snapshots of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area economy. The coincident index measures the current economic heartbeat of the region. The leading index provides a short term forecast of the region’s economic activity in six to nine months.
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor, 4th Quarter, 2013, Armstrong Atlantic State University Center For Regional Analysis
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor, 4th Quarter, 2013, Armstrong Atlantic State University Center For Regional Analysis
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor
The Coastal Empire Economic Indicators are designed to provide continuously updating quarterly snapshots of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area economy. The coincident index measures the current economic heartbeat of the region. The leading index provides a short term forecast of the region’s economic activity in six to nine months.
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor, 3rd Quarter, 2013, Armstrong Atlantic State University Center For Regional Analysis
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor, 3rd Quarter, 2013, Armstrong Atlantic State University Center For Regional Analysis
Coastal Empire Economic Monitor
The Coastal Empire Economic Indicators are designed to provide continuously updating quarterly snapshots of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area economy. The coincident index measures the current economic heartbeat of the region. The leading index provides a short term forecast of the region’s economic activity in six to nine months.