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"Who is an entrepreneur?" Is it still the wrong question?: ABSTRACT William Gartner's 1988 article 'Who is an Entrepreneur?' Is the Wrong Question suggested that more productive research into entrepreneurship could result from shifting the unit of analysis from the individual level to the functional level. Eighteen years later, it does not appear that the research resulting from this...; Tags: entrepreneurial, Entrepreneurship, G., Gartner Inc., Harley Davidson, M., Reynolds, Schultz, Understanding; Research articles 2007-01-01
CPE and events: Event Spotlight Cleveland 9/21-22/05 Ohio Accounting Show I-X Center Opportunities are numerous at The Ohio Accounting Show. Gain up to 16 credits of CPE by attending both days of the show. View the latest business products and services and network with peers. Akron ...; Tags: accounting, Advanced, AICPA, auditing, Columbus, conference, FINANCE, financial, Hilton Hotels Corp., knowledge, Midwest, Reporting, Risk, Taxation, Taxes, Teleconference, Understanding; Research articles 2005-09-01
Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and Time Inc. to Headline ProClarity Business Intelligence Conference; Industry Experts to Share Insight and Best Practices at Understanding: BOISE, Idaho -- ProClarity Corporation, a leading provider of analytic application technology for the enterprise, today announced that the sixth annual Understanding conference will take place in Sun Valley, Idaho, on February 6-10, 2005. The conference provides an excellent opportunity for ProClarity customers, partners and prospects to network and share...; Tags: Understanding, best practice, Hewlett-Packard Co., Time Inc., Microsoft Corp.; Research articles 2004-12-21
The ABC's of motor carrier economics.(includes related articles on carriers)(1998 Supply Chain Buyers Guide): 00-00-0000 UNDERSTANDING A CARRIER'S RATE STRUCTURE IS KEY TO GETTING THE BEST SERVICES AND PRICE 00-00-0000 UNDERSTANDING A CARRIER'S RATE STRUCTURE IS KEY TO GETTING THE BEST SERVICES AND PRICE; Tags: ABC Inc., Carrier, supply chain, Understanding; Research articles 1998-07-01
ADVISORY/San Antonio NIRI to Host ``Understanding the Capital Markets'' Workshop: News, Assignment & Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Graphics are available in a Smart News ReleaseTM on Business Wire's Home Page at ...; Tags: company, Investor, National Investor Relations Institute, Understanding, workshop; Research articles 2000-01-19

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Three Approaches to Customer-Centric Understanding: Customer segmentation is the foundation of customer insight. It is the core organizing structure from which all else springs. Truth is an elusive thing, and nowhere is that more evident than in understanding the value — and values — of a customer. Becoming customer-centric is an increasingly popular goal...; Tags: Segmentation, Customer, Customer Segmentation; White papers 2001-06-15
Understanding Balanced Scorecards: Understanding Balanced ScorecardsHow to get the staff engaged in BSCWhy does BSC implementation fail in 50% of organisations? Probably because senior management have failed to win the hearts and minds of people across all levels of the organisation. To them it becomes just another performance measure.A better way is to...; Tags: Balanced Scorecard, Understanding Balanced Scorecards; Discussion threads 2007-10-25
Learning: Data, Information, Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom: I liked this, from Nivi, summarizing some of the points in the book Re-Creating the Corporation:Learning is the acquisition of data, information, knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.And what are those things?Data consists of symbols that represent objects, events, and their properties. For example, the speedometer in a car presents data.Information is...; Tags: knowledge, Learning; Blog posts 2006-12-28
AMOI & INTEL SIGNED MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING IN 3C: AsiaInfo Services 08-27-2004 Amoi & Intel Signed Memo of Understanding in 3C CHINA, Aug 27, 2004 SinoCast via COMTEX -- Amoi signed a memorandum of understanding with Intel in Shanghai recently. The cooperation between the two side ...; Tags: Intel Corp., notebook, notebook computer; Research articles 2004-08-27
Linamar Corporation Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Visteon for Plant in UK.: GUELPH, ONTARIO, Oct 18, 2007 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) announces it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding setting forth a preliminary understanding regarding the purchase by Linamar of Visteon Corporation's Swansea GUELPH, ONTARIO, Oct 18, 2007 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Linamar ...; Tags: memorandum of understanding, Visteon Corp.; Research articles 2007-10-18
Learning: Data, Information, Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom: I liked this, from Nivi, summarizing some of the points in the book Re-Creating the Corporation: Learning is the acquisition of data, information, knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. And what are those things? Data consists of symbols that represent objects, events, and their properties. For example, the...; Tags: Brian Berliner, knowledge, General; Blog posts 2007-01-28
Understanding Matrix Management: Matrix management is a system based on multiple employee reporting structures. It emphasizes both "vertical" organizational hierarchy and "horizontal" relationships. In other words, any employee within a matrix organization reports upwards to superiors and, based on geographic requirements, may also report sideways to peers. It came about as organizations recognized...; Tags: talent, role, structure, matrix management, business, organization; Articles 2007-04-23
Learning: Data, Information, Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom: I liked this, from Nivi, summarizing some of the points in the book Re-Creating the Corporation: Learning is the acquisition of data, information, knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. And what are those things? Data consists of symbols that represent objects,...; Tags: Strategy, Information, Wisdom, Management, Data, Knowledge, Brian Berliner; Blog posts 2007-11-14
Understanding Pricing Issues: In an era of increasing globalization, the costs of labor, transportation, and materials constantly fluctuate. This presents a problem because it creates new complexities and encourages new competition. This also presents an opportunity because those complexities challenge your organization to re-evaluate its pricing process regularly. Doing this will help you...; Tags: pricing decision, globalization, transportation, Process Management, downsizing, inflation, supply chain, tool, income, outsourcing, strategy, benefit, BNET Editorial, Marketing, Pricing, Re-engineering, Marketing Research, Senior Management, Pricing Strategy, Price, Product; Articles 2007-10-02
Understanding Nonverbal Communication: The majority of what we learn about human behavior isn't spoken; it's conveyed by nonverbal signals. Being able to understand and use this powerful but subtle form of communication will steer you through delicate political situations and help you shape personal relationships. It will also make it easier to deal...; Tags: Body, Eye, Gesture, Communication, Person, Body Language, Productivity, BNET Editorial; Articles 2007-11-30
Part 3: Understanding the Generation Gap: Part 3: Understanding the Generation GapRe: Generation GapThis article represents yet another way in which firms are ignoring the new generation of workers and dropping the ball in leveraging talent.As a 'younger worker' I can relate. I can do any job, but the job that provides me with a...; Tags: Generation Gap, job, Part 3; Discussion threads 2007-11-09
Dusty Mac Oil & Gas Ltd.; Understanding reached with PetroVietnam: VANCOUVER, B.C.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 1, 1994--The following is a letter put out by George H. Laycraft, president of Dusty Mac Oil & Gas Ltd. on behalf of the board of directors, regarding an understanding reached with PetroVietnam: -0-UNDERSTANDING REACHED WITH PETROVIETNAMThe Company is pleased to announce that a...; Tags: board, Business Wire, FINANCE, PetroVietnam, president; Research articles 1994-11-01
Small-Business Success Comes From Understanding Product Profitability: Many small business owners lack a fundamental understanding of how their operation makes -- or doesn't maket -- a profit. We tend to look at the profit-and-loss statement from too high a level. The key is to truly understanding how your business works and its capabilities for...; Tags: P&L, Product, Small Business, Sean Silverthorne; Blog posts 2009-04-07
Understanding the Evolving Structure of Commercial Internet Markets: This paper provides a framework for organizing empirical research on structural change in electronic commerce at the nexus between infrastructure and virtual activity. The framework identifies several key questions for understanding the evolution of the value chain underlying electronic commerce. The paper illustrates this framework on one example, the development...; Tags: Northwestern University, Framework, Electronic Commerce, Internet, Channel Management, Strategy, Marketing, Management; White papers 1999-08-18
The Issue of Commensurability: Understanding Jury Research and Juror Information Processing: Perhaps it is a truism by now, but understanding people and how they think and interact in their social environment is not rocket science. It is much more difficult than rocket science because the thing being measured need not follow any immutable laws. In fact, measuring people and understanding how...; Tags: Reed Elsevier Inc., Juror, Jury, Litigation, Productivity, Business Operations; White papers 2003-01-01