The notion of excellence in business bas been widely canvassed, while that concept bas been relatively neglected in professional work. Tbe idea of professionalism in librariansbip bas bad some debate, but bas not been articulated in any formal fashion. This paper attempts that examination by discussing the criteria of excellence: implicating political parameters; social and psychological aspect…
The paper focuses on current debates about police professionalism. It explores the nature and meaning of what has been termed “old” professionalism, which focuses on the role of the police as “professional crime fighters”, and then assesses the extent to which there has been a transition to a “new” professionalism centred on enhanced accountability, legitimacy and evidence-based pra…
The level of interest suggests that knowledge management needs to be taken seriously as an issue for information professionals and for the fields of librarianship and information science. Knowledge management is perceived to offer a substantial enhancement of the role of the information professional. However, the confusion, variations and concerns expressed indicate that knowledge management i…
The utilization of new technology is an integral part of the competitive process and a primary means by which logistics improves operating efficiency and maintains competitive advantage. Such an example of technology utilization is the use of computers by managers in logistics. To examine this technology utilization, it is appropriate to compare the logistics computer adoption process to a rela…
Looking for a fresh, interactive way to train your staff? A learning management system (LMS) can be used to support flexible learning opportunities for library staff. This article describes the benefits of using an LMS for staff onboarding, training, and professional development and overviews criteria for selecting an LMS appropriate for your public or academic library staff training needs.
Ponders the elemental role of professionally skilled logisticians on sustained corporate success in global supply chain networks and the obligation of human resources managers and academics to advance professional competence. Considers the perceived importance of enhanced knowledge and employment prospects in motivating logistics Master’s students in Great Britain. Investigates the appeal o…
Internationalization process research has conceptualized the cross-border move of firms as a process of learning. Yet, little attempts have been made to develop a constructivist learning theory of the internationalizing firm. The aim of this paper is to apply a contemporary learning theoretical framework to analyze the internationalization of professional service firms .