Capital owners, entrepreneurs and managers: a Marshallian scheme

Abstract Purpose – The reader of Alfred Marshall writings confronts a variety of businessmen portraits that coexist along his epoch. The purpose of this paper is to describe Marshall’s understanding of the capitalist-owner concept, the way in which access to capital determined the emerging role played by entrepreneurs, the differences between entrepreneurs and managers in order to expose …

Big bangs and cold wars The British industrial relations tradition after Dono…

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief and partial overview of some of the issues and authors that have dominated British industrial relations research since 1965. It is cast in terms of that year being the astronomical Big Bang from which all else was created. It traces a spectacular growth in academic interest and departments throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and then comme…

Board process attributes and company performance of family-owned businesses i…

Abstract Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the relationship between board process attributes and company performance of family-owned companies within an emerging country context. Design/methodology/approach – A survey questionnaire was developed and conducted on a sample of privately-held Turkish companies where a total of 386 usable questionnaires were returned. From the original …

ANALISA DETEKSI KECELAKAAN KAPAL DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE FAULT TREE ANALISY…

ABSTRAK Melakukan analisa deteksi kecelakaan pada kapal bisa disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor, seperti kerusakan ada sistem kapal, mesin, cuaca, alam/lingkungan serta manusia itu sendiri dan lain – lain sebagainya. Untuk melakukan analisa deteksi kecelakaan pada kapal dalam hal ini tabrakan antar kapal secara dini maka diperlukannya informasi seperti panjang kapal, jarak antar kapal, radius …

Beyond Singapore Girl Grand and product/service differentiation strategies in…

Abstract Takes a strategic journey into the future of the airline industry and air travel. The strategic trends and profound changes that are sweeping through the world airline industry and air travel currently, as well as into the next millennium, are analysed. So too are the responses of the lead airlines that are leading the charge in shaping as well as responding to these changes, which wi…

An approach for evaluating preventive maintenance scheduling cost

Abstract Purpose – This paper aims to revisit the preventive maintenance scheduling literature. The problem to be solved is the simultaneous scheduling of resource-constrained preventive maintenance and operations. In particular, the expression that defines the period-dependent cost function for a preventive maintenance scheduling activity is redefined. A case study is presented from the sh…

Advancing Formative Measurement Models

Abstract Formative measurement models were first introduced in the literature more than forty years ago and the discussion about their methodological contribution has been increasing since the 1990s. However, the use of formative indicators for construct measurement in empirical studies is still scarce. This paper seeks to encourage the thoughtful application of formative models by (a) highli…

A short-term adaptive forecasting model for BIFFEX speculation: a Box-Jenkins…

There are numerous possible advantages to be gained from the accurate prediction of future movements in the Baltic Freight Index (BFI). Because of the difficulties inherent in long-range forecasting, however, the potential for such predictions to provide insight into the future state of the physical dry bulk market is perhaps limited. The greater accuracy of short-term forecasts, on the other h…

After 300 meters turn right” – the future of Russia’s GLONASS and the d…

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Foresight

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-

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16 halaman

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“After 300 meters turn right” – the future of Russia’s GLONASS and the development of global satellite navigation systems

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ATC PO FOR a

Acciona: a process of transformation towards sustainability

Abstract Purpose – This teaching case seeks to explain the main aspects of Acciona’s sustainability strategy and the process of transformation of the company after the new CEO took office in 2004. It also aims to present some possible difficulties of maintaining such strategies in the new economic and political environment. The purpose of the case is to show how three aspects play a releva…

Dictionary of Shipping Terms

Shipping has many hundreds of terms and phrases whose meaning is not always obvious, even for experienced practitioners. This comprehensive dictionary contains concise definitions of maritime terms and phrases, including those used in liner, tramp and bulk shipping.

Analysing the impacts of ICT on knowledge work productivity

The potential of information and communication technology (ICT) in improving knowledge work productivity is well-documented in the existing literature. However, prior research fails to provide means for analyzing whether the potential can be realized in a specific organizational context. Thus, this paper aims to focus on the context-specific analysis of the impacts of ICT services on knowledge …

Illustrated Dictionary Of Cargo Handling

This book gives readers a visual representation of all elements of maritime transport which relate to the handling and movement of cargo. This is particularly for the benefit of shore-based personnel who often do not get the opportunity to see first-hand how the cargoes they are working on are handled and moved. The book covers: • Ship types and the parts of ships relating to the handling and…

Skid Loader

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! A skid loader or skid steer loader is a small rigid frame, engine-powered machine with lift arms used to attach a wide variety of labor-saving tools or attachments. Though sometimes they are equipped with tracks, skid-steer loaders are typically four-wheel drive vehicles with the left-side drive wheels independent of the right-side drive wheels. By ha…

Six simple rules : how manage complexity without getting complicated

Six simple rules : how manage complexity without getting complicated

Hostage at the table : how leaders can overcome conflict, influence others, a…

George Kohlrieser—an international leadership professor, consultant, and veteran hostage negotiator—explains that it is only by openly facing conflict that we can truly progress through the most difficult business challenges. In this provocative book, he reveals how the proven techniques and psychological insights used in hostage negotiation can be applied successfully to any personal or bu…

International maritime dictionary

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2

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0-442-02062-7

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v, 1018 p.; biliographical; Indexes : 23 cm

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Oxford dictionary of business and management

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Fifth Ed.

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978-0-19-923489-9

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600 p., 16 cm

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REF MG OXF d

Oxford advanced leaner's dictionary: over one million copies sold

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Fourth Edition

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0 19 431136 8

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1579., p 23 Cm

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-

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REF GEN COW c

Oxford Advanced learner's dictionary

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International Student's Ed.

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978-0-19-479914-0

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xii, 1732 p., 23 cm ; CD; Illustrations; Indexes;

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-

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REF GEN OXF o

The Orange Frog : A Parable Based on Positive Psychology

Caught between two worlds, Spark was exactly like every other frog in his pond with one notable exception. Spark emerges from a tadpole with a slight but noticeable orange spot. And this orange spot makes Spark feel uncomfortably different. What's more, Spark begins to make a disconcerting observation; when Spark does things that make him feel better (and produce more positive results) the oran…

Conflict Management & Capacity Building For Professional Development : Mengel…

Buku Manajemen Konflik dan Pengembangan Profesionalisme ini menyajikan dasar-dasar pengelolaan konflik menjadi suatu transformasi pengembangan profesionalisme. Dalam buku ini, teknik dan dasar-dasar pengetahuan tentang manajemen konflik dirangkum secara ringkas dan detil. Tetapi, semua itu dipaparkan dengan perspektif yang jauh ke depan untuk membantu pembaca menemukan dan mengembangkan kemampu…

Contemporary workplace occupations in Britain: Motivations, stimuli, dynamics…

This paper aims to examine the more militant response of a minority of workers to collective redundancy and restructuring in Britain since 2007

ICT adoption in multimodal transport sites: Investigating institutional-relat…

Seaports represent a major component of multimodal transport networks and they are key in the operation of supply chains and global logistics. In multimodal transport networks it is well acknowledged the use of information and communication technology (ICT) can deliver benefits that include real time track and trace, visibility and reduced lead-time, among others. Given the importance of the be…

Financial Approach for Solving Stakeholders’ Conflicts of Interests in Port…

This paper presents a conflict solving model to resolve different stakeholder demands in the port redevelopment of the Incheon Inner Port. The different interest groups involved in this current project in South Korea include the land owner of Incheon Port Authority (PA), governmental regulator of Ministry of Maritime and Fishery (MOMAF), private port interests, port labor, business interests an…

How to handle tough situations at work: a manager's guide to over 100 testing…

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-

ISBN/ISSN

0 273 65603 1

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xiii, 201 p.

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-

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TXT MG JAY h

Port state jurisdiction and the regulation of international merchant shipping

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-

ISBN/ISSN

978-3-319-00351-1

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-

Judul Seri

-

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TXT PO Mar p

The seafarer’s word : a maritime dictionary

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-

ISBN/ISSN

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134 p.

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TXT MR HOP h

Clustering risk assessment method for shipbuilding industry

The purpose of this paper is to develop a risk assessment method for production processes of large-size steel ship hulls

Uncertainty, the critical basis of risk management

The objective of this paper is to scan the extent of uncertainty and hesitation in the development of plans and strategy.

Dictionary of Transport and Logistics

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-

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0 7494 3571 2

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xiv, 281p

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-

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TXT LO LOW d

Predicting the effects of city logistics schemes

City logistics aims globally to optimize logistics systems within an urban area by considering the costs and benefits of schemes to the public and private sectors alike. Private shippers and freight operators aim to reduce their freight costs, while the community attempts to alleviate traffic congestion and environmenta problems. City logistics initiatives attempt to minimize the total costs of…

Improving logistics efficiency of industrial districts: a framework and case …

Focused on food industrial districts, this paper proposes an integrated approach to increase sustainability and efficiency of logistics activities. The approach is conceived to design an integrated food district, starting from a set of independent companies, and to quantify the economic savings that could be gained from the pooled management of logistics and transportation activities. Moreover,…

Conflict and its governance in horizontal cooperations of logistics service p…

Horizontal cooperations of logistics service providers (LSPs) have becomeimportant for LSPs within the last decades.Owing to the high complexity of these cooperations as observed by Schmoltzi and Wallenburg, the potential for conflict is inherent. This research, therefore, aims to investigate how nature (dysfunctional vs functional) and extent of conflict impact the outcome of these cooperation…

Origin and taxonomy of conflicts in seaports : towards a research agenda

The growing complexity of transport chains with the development of the macro-economic context have imposed a growing pressure on ports as critical nodes inserted in global supply chains. Port activities have an importantsocial, economic and environmental impact on neighbouring regions. Ports definitely generate added value and employment. However, at the same time, local populations increasing…

Maritime interdiction in Sri Lanka's counterinsurgency

A comprehensive maritime interdiction strategy to attack the insurgent’s logistic system was a key element in the defeat of the Tamil Tigers. The campaign of maritime interdiction required the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) to attack LTTE arms smuggling, sea piracy, and maritime terrorism. The SLN degraded the insurgency’s robust maritime logistical network while also devising tactics to engage the …

Placing dryports. port regionalization as a planning challenge e the case of …

This paper emphasizes dryports in the context of port regionalization. It specifically deals with dryports as a challenge for planning, policy and metropolitan governance in the vicinity of seaports. The starting point is the ongoing spatial shift of terminals, distribution centres and port related developments towards the hinterland of mainports and the associated planning conflicts, raising…

Chapter 20 stakeholders, conflicting interets and governance in port clusters

In this chapter, an analysis is made of conflicting interests in seaports. Such conflicting interests are relevant since various stakeholders influence port development and have different goals. Based on an overview of the interests of different stakeholders, five conflicts of interests that are relevant in most seaports are identified. Each of these is briefly discussed and the concept …

On the non-financial information's significance in the business failure model…

The purpose of this paper is to focus on the development of a business failure prediction model on a sample of small and medium-sized firms with head offices located in the region of Castilla y Leon (Spain), in order to prove the significance of non-financial information on the prediction of business failure.

ICT for cooperative supply chain visibility within a port centric intermodal …

Although ICT applications in transport and logistics have gone a long way especially in the past decade, supply chain visibility still remains a challenging issue to be tackled. This is especially important in the case of a Med port-rail-dryport setting, as the FutureMed project testifies. Cooperative action of the supply chain actors involved in such a setting is required to solve the informat…

Market overview - Indonesia - Q4 2015

The major problem facing Indones ia's container maritime s ector is the comparatively underdeveloped level of its port infras tructure. According to the 20 14 - 15 World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index, the country's ports rank in 12th pos ition among its 14 reg ional peers . The country's ports have not developed quickly enoug h to keep up with Indones ia's macroeconomic growth and…

Market overview - Indonesia - Q1 2016

The major problem facing Indones ia's container maritime s ector is the comparatively underdeveloped level of its port infras tructure. According to the 20 14 - 15 World Economic Forum Global Competitivenes sIndex, the country's ports rank in 12th position among its 14 reg ional peers . The country's ports have not developed quickly enough to keep up with Indonesia's macroeconomic growth and so…

Industry trend analysis - Indonesia growth outlook cements ict si's interest

Global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has cemented its commitment to Indones ia, extending its contract to jointly operate the Makas s ar Container Terminal at the port of Makas s ar in South Sulawes i for a further 10 years . ICTSI's continued interes t in Indones ia is unders tandable, with BMI identifying the country among our high-potential development s…

The influence of conflict centrality and task interdependency on individual p…

The purpose of this study is to analyze the connections between centrality within conflict networks, individual performance, and job satisfaction from the perspective of social networks. The intervening effects of task interdependency on these connections are also examined.

The impact on urban distribution operations of upstream supply chain constraints

The purpose of this paper is to investigate and quantify the impact of delivery restrictions on costs and environmental performance for a distribution operation.

Technology adoption in small and medium-sized logistics providers

The main aim of the research is to shed light on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the logistics innovation process of small and medium-sized third party logistics providers (3PLs).

Integration of economic production quantity in optimization design of control…

The purpose of this paper is to develop an extensive economic production quantity (EPQ) model on the basis of previous research. Considering an imperfect three-state production process, this paper makes contributions to an integrated model combining conceptions of quality loss and design of control chart based on EPQ model. The objective is to minimize the total production cost with the determi…

Health status assessment using reverse supply chain data

The purpose of this paper is to suggest the use of reverse medical supply chain data to infer changes of a population’s health status with regard to a focal disease. It includes a detailed illustration of how health status information can be obtained from drug reverse chains

Conflict, arbitration, and dispute resolution in the German workplace

This paper investigates the role of arbitration panels in German employment relations. It is the main aim of the analysis to improve our knowledge of the ways through which employment related conflict is formalized within a transparent procedure.

Classification and prediction in customer scoring

The purpose of this paper is to discuss and assess the structural characteristics (conceptual utility) of the most popular classification and predictive techniques employed in customer relationship management and customer scoring and to evaluate their classification and predictive precision.