Essays Tagged: "buzzword"

Essence of Empowerment. Human Relations.

n to investigate is the application of employee empowerment and how to get the most out of this HR 'buzzword.' Within my scope of discussions are topics which include effective implementation, the rol ...

(6 pages) 540 1 4.9 Dec/1996

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence became a popular buzzword in the early 90's and has progressed into being one of the hottest topics in corporate Amer ...

(3 pages) 742 1 4.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Infection control and universal precautions, A nursing perspective.

nt research the author will investigate its preventability.For some infection control is the latest buzzword on hospital wards, however, its significance is somewhat overlooked. Hospital acquired infe ...

(8 pages) 381 0 4.1 Apr/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs

The threat of biological warefare

It seems that every generation has special "buzzwords" for certain subjects. Not to be outdone in creativity by other generations, the buzzword ...

(9 pages) 122 0 3.7 Mar/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Part A Compare and contrast standardization with customization of international marketing strategies. Part B Is one approach better than the other?

rket.1.The meanings of standardization and customization strategiesStandardization became a popular buzzword in the 1980s, as proponents such as Kenichi Ohmate argued that customers in the Triad were ...

(6 pages) 224 0 3.8 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Globalisation

Introduction:Globalization is a very complex issue "buzzword" and many people have their own definitions.Lubbers & Koorevaar (1998, internet) argue ...

(4 pages) 114 1 3.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Avian Flu and the Food Service Industry: Implications and Assessment.

OverviewIf there is one buzzword doing the round these days, and which serves as a grim reminder to the 1918 flu pandemic, i ...

(8 pages) 72 0 5.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

What are the ethical issues concerning the outsourcing of jobs by the business community to our society in general?

ination of in house staff to staff overseas, where salaries are markedly lower. It became a popular buzzword in business and management in the 1990's.Outsourcing is a legal business activity affecting ...

(5 pages) 280 0 3.9 Mar/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Total Quality Management in Saudi Company

IntroductionTotal quality management is the latest Buzzword in management literature. While the principles and philosophy underlying the concept evolve ...

(7 pages) 111 0 4.3 Apr/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Employee Empowerment

ut the company as a whole as well. Empowerment has become an increasingly used human resources (HR) buzzword when analyzing the corporate world of today. Empowerment of the employees can increase empl ...

(4 pages) 227 0 0.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Empowered Work Groups

personal goals has become increasingly challenging for managers. Empowerment has become the newest "buzzword" in recent management theories. Christopher Bartlett, a Harvard Professor, states, "True em ...

(9 pages) 187 0 2.6 Dec/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

Knowledge

ms to be a tool of a trade for motivational speakers and the like. Knowledge has become a feel-good buzzword like power, success, justice, and equality. Everyone knows knowledge is a desirable thing t ...

(5 pages) 17 0 0.0 May/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Development as a Buzzword - Gilbert Rist

heories and strategies, and their inability to transform the world. In his article Development as a buzzword, Gilbert Rist sets himself the goal to reveal the true meaning of development, something th ... elusive and vague and how its meaning depends on how its used. Over the years it has become a “buzzword” that has been tied to any issue focused on created a better standard of living, such ...

(4 pages) 10 0 0.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Development Studies

The New Economy is Simply Capitalism on Steroids

In the recent years, the “New Economy” has been a popular discourse and buzzword especially during the 1990s. Many people wondered what exactly “New Economy” (NE) really ...

(12 pages) 52 0 3.0 Jan/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Free: Is there Such a Word?

ikely to be for-richer-or poorer following our prenuptial agreement. Commercialization, a favourite buzzword of mine. It's a very powerful phenomenon. It's getting more powerful year by year. N ...

(3 pages) 21 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Money

likely to be for-richer-or poorer following our prenuptial agreement. Commercialization, a favorite buzzword of mine. It's a very powerful phenomenon. It's getting more powerful year by year. N ...

(3 pages) 15 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Money 2

likely to be for-richer-or poorer following our prenuptial agreement. Commercialization, a favorite buzzword of mine. It's a very powerful phenomenon. It's getting more powerful year by year. N ...

(3 pages) 6 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

There are different strategies in the global marketplace. Identify them and discuss at least two in depth. Analyse examples of companies which have successfully applied them.

much modern expression globalisation?According to different interpretations globalisation became a buzzword recently. However setting strategy for a worldwide business requires making choices along v ...

(8 pages) 103 0 4.3 Jul/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Individualism vs Teamwork

armony. Managers are always searching for ways to improve team effectiveness. "Teams" seems to be a buzzword in today's business world. It doesn't necessarily mean that people comprehend anything that ...

(4 pages) 43 0 0.0 Mar/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

"With reference to relevant literature, analyse the impact of managing diversity effectively and upholding individual employee rights in International hospitality and tourism organisations."

disadvantages with respect to hospitality and tourism organisations.Workforce Diversity is the new buzzword in today's world to provide a competitive advantage in a fast changing market. The basic co ...

(9 pages) 66 0 5.0 Mar/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management