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Knowledge Cluster Development Through Connectivity: Examples From Southeast Asia, Hans-Dieter Evers, Thomas Menkhoff
Knowledge Cluster Development Through Connectivity: Examples From Southeast Asia, Hans-Dieter Evers, Thomas Menkhoff
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Whereas since the 1990s national and regional planners saw the creation of knowledge clusters as a panacea for gaining a competitive advantage to propel a region or country into a higher stage of industrial development, recent research suggests that connectivity (e.g. through broadband penetration or joint research connections with collaborators elsewhere) is one of the enablers for socio-economic development. This paper will draw on the results of studies on knowledge clusters in Southeast Asian countries (Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore) as well as the relevant current literature to ask the question, whether knowledge clusters really contribute to regional development and if yes, …
Quanttalent Management, M. Thulasidas
Quanttalent Management, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Since structured products are a major profit engine on the trading floor of most banks, this demand represents a strong pull factor for quants from competing institutions. There is nothing much that most financial institutions can do about this pull factor, except to pull them back in with offers they can’t refuse.
When You Have To Dump It, M. Thulasidas
When You Have To Dump It, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
It makes sense to cut further losses and such containment efforts are routine events in most establishments.
The Office Killjoy, M. Thulasidas
The Office Killjoy, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
If you think stress makes you more productive, then you need to change. HOW can we manage stress, given that it is unavoidable in our corporate existence?
When The Rumour Strikes..., M. Thulasidas
When The Rumour Strikes..., M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Managers should make use of the underground rumour mill to understand employee concerns. EMPLOYEES seek insights into where their organisation is heading. And they should, because what their organisation does has a direct impact on their well- being.
Keep The Talk Flowing, M. Thulasidas
Keep The Talk Flowing, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Specialisation is good. It lets us go deep into a specific field of endeavour, but at the expense of a broad overview of everything.
Where Work And Death Meet, M. Thulasidas
Where Work And Death Meet, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
STRESS is as much a part of our cor- porate careers as death is a fact of life. Still, it is best to keep the two (career and death) separate. This message is lost on some hardworking souls here who literally work themselves to death.
It's Not So Hard To Say Goodbye, M. Thulasidas
It's Not So Hard To Say Goodbye, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Staff retention is a major problem in the job market here. Our economy is doing well; our job market is red hot. As a result, new job offers are becoming more irresistible. At some stage, someone you work closely with — be it your staff, your boss or a fellow team member — is going to hand in that dreaded letter to the human resource (HR) department. Handling resignations with tact and grace is no longer merely a desirable quality, but an essential corporate skill today.
They Want To Talk, But Are They Listening?, M. Thulasidas
They Want To Talk, But Are They Listening?, M. Thulasidas
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Every relationship could use a little less action, a little more conversation.