This volume presents an epistemological argument for the essential function of mid-range theory in advancing management concepts that can be usefully applied by managers. Authors analyse two examples
This book presents a comprehensive overview of extant literature on competence-based vocational and professional education since the introduction of the competence concept in the 1950s. To structure t
Dr Pechlaner and Dr Innerhofer, the editors of Competence-Based Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism, argue that the industry operates within highly challenging and competitive environments. Changing
This book demonstrates how to apply modern approaches to complex system control in practical applications involving knowledge-based systems. The dimensions of knowledge-based systems are extended by i
However, both genre studies and the study of information of today recognize that categorization is a very situated and localized activity and categorization as such cannot be an end in itself. Modern
In this sixth volume of Research in Competence-Based Management, Sanchez (Copenhagen Business School, Denmark) and Heene (Ghent U. and Antwerp U., Belgium), present seven theoretical and empirical pap
Focuses on a range of fundamental issues in developing competence-base theory and in undertaking competence-based research intended to contribute to management theory development. This work assesses t
A critical guide to the key principles, methods, implications and benefit of competence-based techniques and vocational qualifications both in the UK and elsewhere. Part One examines the purpose and u
This is the first book to promote project management competence on all three levels necessary for overall effectiveness. J. Davidson Frame uses the guidelines he helped develop for the renowned Projec
Published in association with the Strategic Management Society, The Wiley Strategic Management Series aims to illustrate the 'best in global strategic management' for academics, business practitioners
The book presents a framework about how competence can be managed in a knowledge-intensive, project-intensive context. It provides a new view of competence as different dimensions and considers which
There continues to be much interest in the business and academic communities in the concept of strategic competencies or core capabilities, in other words, how organisations define and differentiate t
There continues to be much interest in the business and academic communities in the concept of strategic competencies or core capabilities, in other words, how organisations define and differentiate t
This book radically counters the optimism sparked by Competence Based Education and Training, an educational philosophy that has re-emerged in Schooling, Vocational and Higher Education in the last de
Through transcripts of sessions for an eight-week program, this guide helps therapists build competence in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for working with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, de
Competent handling of cross-cultural differences matters. Cross-cultural competence is necessary to survive, thrive and develop a diversity management that is sustainable, fair and feasible. In a stri
Competent handling of cross-cultural differences matters. Cross-cultural competence is necessary to survive, thrive and develop a diversity management that is sustainable, fair and feasible. In a stri
This book provides readers with a detailed sketch of the Mandarin competence of Chinese children in Singapore from different home language backgrounds. Their Mandarin competence is defined in terms of
Contract management is a key management skill, yet it is underplayed in most organizations, which usually default to project management skills as a proxy for contract management skills. Whilst project
This highly readable book provides interpersonal communication theories, concepts, and applications based on a unique model of communication competence. Studying interpersonal communication through th
