Journal of European Industrial Training: Volume 26 Issue 6
Table of contents
The role of human resource management in today’s organizations: the case of Cyprus in comparison with the European Union
Eleni Stavrou‐CosteaThe present study identified and addressed some important issues related to human resource management and its role within organizations. These issues involve human resource…
HRM in the knowledge‐based economy: is there an afterlife?
Mario RaichThere is a clear shift in human resource management from a “service provider” to a “business partner”; however, the new requirements and needs can also be met by the line…
Standardised leadership tools in MNEs – critical reflections on the conditions for successful implementations
Randi Lunnan, Rolv Petter Amdam, Bjørn Hennestad, Jon Erland Lervik, Sølvi NilsenThe article is inspired by a paradox: why do MNEs like standardised leadership tools when everybody argues that the world is becoming more complex? Based on this paradox the…
Innovation and learning in agriculture
Loek F.M. NieuwenhuisInnovation is a complex process, based on interactive network learning and processes of trial and error on the shop floor. Small companies, such as in agriculture, are depending…
The effect of neurolinguistic programming on organisational and individual performance: a case study
John E. Thompson, Lisa Courtney, D. DicksonNeurolinguistic programming (NLP) is a set of techniques designed to make you better at what you do. NLP helps you to understand yourself and others and teaches you how to…
Total quality management continuous improvement: is the philosophy a reality?
Aidan Walsh, Helen Hughes, Daniel P. MaddoxThis paper examines the practice of total quality management (TQM) philosophy within companies operating in Ireland. The main objective of this study is to establish whether, or…