Kooperativer Bibliotheksverbund

UID:

Format: 1 Online-Ressource (156 Seiten)

Edition: 1st ed

ISBN: 9783748905899

Series Statement: International Association of Legislation (IAL) / Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gesetzgebung (DGG) v.20

Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources , Cover -- Introduction: The role of governments in drafting and negotiating bills -- Modern trends in drafting and negotiating bills -- Models for drafting legislation -- Centralised v decentralised drafting -- Prioritising Legislation -- Quality and harmonisation of legislative expression -- Professionalism in drafting -- Drafting and policy-making -- Main legislative actors -- Cross-cutting issues -- Conclusions: What is best? -- Austria -- Introduction -- The Austrian political system and its effect on governments' legislative freedom -- The negligible role of the Austrian president -- The informal powers of the Austrian Länder -- Austria's consociationalist and neo-corporatist tradition -- The shadow of the Constitutional Court -- The legal framework for preparing governmental bills -- The drafting and negotiating of governmental bills in practice -- Administration-government relations -- Intra-governmental coordination -- The fate of governmental bills -- Conclusion -- The Czech Republic -- Introduction -- Overview of the constitutional and political system -- Legal and institutional framework of the law-making process -- Role of the government in preparatory phase of legislative process -- Initiation stage -- Drafting and negotiating stage -- Governmental bills in the parliamentary phase -- Conclusion -- Germany -- Introduction -- Overview of the German constitutional and political system -- The basic framework of the legislative process -- The practice of drafting and negotiating governmental bills in Germany -- The fate of governmental bills in the parliament -- Conclusion -- Hungary -- Introduction -- Overview of the constitutional and political system -- Legal and institutional framework for the preparation of legislation -- Sources of law and their role in the legal system -- Legal sources on legislative drafting , Analysis of practical functioning of the preparatory process -- Cabinet bills in the parliamentary phase -- Conclusions -- Poland -- Introduction: Polish political system and its path dependency -- Institutional aspects of the legislative process at the governmental level -- Legislative planning -- The drafting process -- Consultation -- Final drafting, legal editing -- Regulatory impact assessment -- The practice of drafting and its political context -- Conclusion -- The Slovak Republic -- Introduction -- The Slovak political and constitutional system and its effects on law-making -- Preparation of draft bills at the executive level - legal and institutional framework -- Assesses the compliance of discussed bills with the EU law and international treaties with which the Slovak Republic is bound. -- Practical functioning of the drafting and negotiating process -- The fate of governmental bills in the parliament -- Conclusion -- Epilogue: Steppingstones for further research -- Secondary sources cited in the book -- List of contributors -- Summary

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Zbíral, Robert The Cradle of Laws : Drafting and Negotiating Bills within the Executives in Central Europe Baden-Baden : Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft,c2020 ISBN 9783848764655

Language: English

Subjects: Law

Keywords: Deutschland ; Österreich ; Tschechien ; Ungarn ; Polen ; Slowakei ; Regierung ; Gesetzgebungsverfahren ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Case studies ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung

URL: Click here to view book

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)

URL: lizenzpflichtig

URL: lizenzpflichtig

URL: lizenzpflichtig

URL: lizenzpflichtig

URL: Inhaltstext

URL: Inhaltsverzeichnis

UID:

Format: 1 Online-Ressource (190 Seiten)

ISBN: 9789811686344

Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources , Intro -- Introduction -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1 The Integrated State of Global Production Chain -- 1.1 China's Top-Down Macro Engines -- 1.2 Bottom-Up Allocation by Export and Auto Production -- 1.3 The German-Sino Auto Linkage -- 1.4 The Sino Japan US Production Linkage -- 1.5 The Global Electronics Supply Chain and the IT Revolution -- 1.6 The Aerospace Supply Chain -- 2 Bismarck and the German Model of Consensus -- 2.1 Business, Labor and Governmental Mitigation -- 2.2 Research, Training and Limited Fiscal Support -- 2.3 Bank Lending and Long-Term Industrial Objectives -- 2.4 Stable Currency and Segmented Euro Fiscal Leverage -- 2.5 The German Search for a Stable Scaled Export Market -- 3 The Meiji Restoration and Value-Added Industrial Focus -- 3.1 Postwar Industrial Objectives and 5-Year Plans -- 3.2 Industrial Initiatives and Semiconductor Agreement -- 3.3 Trade Conflict and Interest Rate Liberalization -- 3.4 Currency Rate and the Plaza Accord -- 3.5 Aging Society and Fiscal Conservation -- 3.6 Sino-Japan-US Labor Division -- 4 The New Rome and the US Exceptionalism -- 4.1 Trade Industrial Policies in History -- 4.2 Fiscal Industrial Policy and Functional Focus -- 4.3 Direct Versus Indirect Specific Industrial Policy -- 4.4 Dollar Status, Yield Comparison and Industrial Allocation -- 4.5 The Global Deployment Model and Innovation Leverage -- 5 The Current Entrenched Global Imbalance -- 5.1 German Industrial Congregation Versus the Rest of Europe -- 5.2 Japanese Industrial Congregation by Industries and Regions -- 5.3 China Supply Chain Congregation and the Rise of Tier-1 Cities -- 5.4 US Tech International Success and Domestic Regional Divergence -- 5.5 The Capital Efficiency Model and the Social Divergence of the 1% -- 5.6 Industrial Policy Stability and Corporate Bias -- 5.7 Russia, UK and France , 6 The Balancing Acts by the Large Industrial Economies -- 6.1 Broad Trade Tariff Increase and Corporate Tax Reduction -- 6.2 Industry-Specific Foreign Capital, Technology Restrictions -- 6.3 Home Market Development and Competitiveness -- 6.4 Home R& -- D and Industry Competitiveness -- 6.5 Home Labor Competitiveness and Social Safety -- 6.6 Industrial Globalization Dependency Diversification -- 7 The Current Macro Economic Structure of China -- 7.1 Successive 5-Year Plans and Changing Priorities -- 7.2 Macro Management Model-National Budgetary Expenditure -- 7.3 Macro Management Model-Policy Banks -- 7.4 Macro Management Model-PBOC and Financial Institutions -- 7.5 Macro Management Model-Corporates and Consumers -- 8 The Need and Path of Governance Modernization -- 8.1 The History of Geographical and Developmental Balance -- 8.2 The Key Governance-Building Events in China History -- 8.3 The Necessity of Gradual but Persistent Governance Reform -- 8.4 Current Value System and Government System -- 8.5 Past Market-Oriented Executive Branch Reform -- 9 Key Task Items for Governance Modernization -- 9.1 Mandate, Institute, Position, Task Realignment for Efficient Governance -- 9.2 Anti-corruption System for Effective Governance -- 9.3 Budgetary Reforms and Regional, Industrial Rebalance -- 9.4 Tax Reform, Real Estate and Fiscal Rebalance -- 9.5 Real Estate, Educational Reform and Wealth Rebalance -- 9.6 The Private Industries and Financial Reforms -- 9.7 Foreign Enterprises, Negative List Reform and Trade Agreements -- 10 The Future of Supply Chain Redistribution -- 10.1 The Decoupling Decision Process -- 10.2 German Japan US Auto Congregation in China -- 10.3 Sino-US Electronic Bifurcating Development -- 10.4 Maturing Manufacturing with China Plus One -- 10.5 Less Affected Medicine, Wintel, Aerospace, and Agricultural Industries , 11 The Future of USD and the Global Capital Markets -- 11.1 Current Account, Oil and Electronics Supply Chain -- 11.2 Capital Accounts and Monetary Liquidity Synchronization -- 11.3 Value Preservation and Global Capital Markets -- 11.4 USD Risk Factors and Alternative Assessment -- 12 Potential Disruptive Industrial Development -- 12.1 Quantum Computing and the Control of the Global Electronic Ecosystem -- 12.2 Cloud Computing and the Rebalancing Within the Electronic Ecosystem -- 12.3 Chip Commoditization and the Redistribution Within the Electronic Ecosystem -- 12.4 Vehicles Electrification and Automotive Ecosystem Transformation -- 12.5 Self-driving Vehicles, Drones and Logistics Ecosystem Transformation -- 12.6 Clean Energy and Commodity Dollar Uncertainty -- 12.7 Gene, Human Brain Interaction and Emergence of New Bio-ecosystem -- 13 Uncertain Macro Development -- 13.1 Potential Macro Events from the US -- 13.2 Potential Macro Events from China -- 13.3 Potential Disruption in Sino-Europe-Japan Economic Integration -- 13.4 Potential Macro Development in Energy Source Countries -- 13.5 The Global Governance Model Feasibility -- 14 Specific End Notes

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Zhang, Xiaojiang The Industrial Processes of Large Economies Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,c2022 ISBN 9789811686337

Language: English

URL: lizenzpflichtig

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)

UID:

Format: 1 Online-Ressource (307 Seiten)

ISBN: 9789811667879

Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources , Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- List of Tables -- General Introduction -- I -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Supports -- Entrepreneur Services -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- II -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- III -- Argentina -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneurial Services -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Australia -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Information Services -- Market Support -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Brazil -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Fiscal Support -- Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Information Services -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Canada -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Information Services -- Market Support -- Enterprise Incubation -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- China -- Government Services -- Fiscal Support -- Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Information Services -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights and Interests -- Protection on Property Rights -- Protect Entrepreneurs' Property Rights Under the Law -- Protecting Entrepreneur's Innovation Rights and Interests Under the Law -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Europe Union , Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- European Structure Funds -- Progress Microfinance -- European Investment Fund (EIF) -- Market in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) -- Entrepreneur Services -- Information Services -- Public Scientific Research Information Sharing -- Integration of SMEs into the Public Pan-European Information Infrastructure -- Technical Services -- Market Support -- Enterprise Incubation -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- France -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Market Support -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Germany -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Information Services -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- India -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Information Services -- Technical Services -- Market Support -- Enterprise Incubation -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Indonesia -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Italy -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Japan -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services , Technical Services -- Market Support -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Korea -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Market Support -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Mexico -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Russia -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Market Support -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Saudi Arabia -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- South Africa -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Turkey -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Market Support -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- United Kingdom -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Information Services -- Market Support -- Enterprise Incubation -- Communication Platform -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- United States -- Government Services -- Fiscal and Financial Support -- Entrepreneur Services -- Technical Services -- Information Services -- Market Support , Enterprise Incubation -- Digital Transformation Support -- Entrepreneurship Education -- Fair Competition for SMEs -- Index

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Gao, Jian G20 Entrepreneurship Services Report Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,c2022 ISBN 9789811667862

Language: English

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)

UID:

Format: 1 Online-Ressource (404 Seiten)

ISBN: 9783030475796

Series Statement: Palgrave Studies of Internationalization in Emerging Markets Ser

Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources , Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Praise for Huawei Goes Global -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1: Introduction -- 1 Part I: The Regional, Economic, and Geopolitical Perspectives -- 2 Part II: Huawei's Crisis Management and Corporate Communication -- Part I: The Regional, Economic, and Geopolitical Perspectives -- 2: Market Entry Strategies of Huawei in Germany and the Russian Federation from a Network Theory Perspective -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Why a Relationship Perspective? -- 3 Huawei in Germany -- 4 Huawei in the Russian Federation -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 3: Huawei's Growth Strategies and Challenges in Russia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 A Brief History of Huawei in Russia -- 2.1 Launch -- 2.2 Early Growth -- 2.3 Recent Growth -- 3 Internationalization and the Window of Opportunity -- 3.1 Motivation -- 3.2 Method -- 3.3 Mindset -- 4 Growing Under Adversity: Key Principles -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 4: Crouching Tiger in a Transition Economy: Development of Huawei's Operations in Poland -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Poland-Market Potential and Sales Growth of Mobile Phones and Electronics -- 4 Huawei's Initial Approach to the Polish Market -- 5 Huawei's Activities in Consumer Market in Poland -- 6 Huawei's Corporate Developments in Poland -- 7 Main Legal Challenges Encountered by Huawei in Poland -- 8 Conclusions -- References -- 5: Huawei in Central and Eastern Europe: Strategic Partner or Potential Threat? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Basis and Review of the Literature: Why the CEE Region? -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Huawei's Activities in Poland, Hungary, and Romania -- 5 The Perception of Huawei in the Three Analyzed Countries -- 5.1 Perception of Huawei in Poland -- 5.2 Perception of Huawei in Romania -- 5.3 Perception of Huawei in Hungary , 6 Conclusion -- References -- 6: Huawei in Canada: Doing Business in the Midst of Game of Thrones -- 1 Business and State-Level Politics: A Broad Review -- 2 Huawei's Business in North America -- 2.1 Business Profile -- 2.2 The 5G Technology: Where Controversies Are Nested (Or Not) -- 3 The Political and Business Path-Dependence of an Arrest -- 4 A Firm in a Multi-Actor Political Setting -- 4.1 Actions by the U.S. -- 4.1.1 U.S. Bans -- 4.1.2 Relaxation in Bans -- 4.1.3 Persuading Other Countries to Ban Huawei -- 4.2 Actions by Canadian Government -- 4.3 Actions by Chinese Government -- 4.4 Actions by Huawei: Location Strategies -- 5 Discussion and Final Thoughts -- References -- 7: Huawei Mexico: Between the Construction of Upgrading and the Uncertainty Caused -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Importance of Huawei -- 3 The New Internationalization Trends and the Case of Huawei -- 4 The Digital Economy and Huawei's Challenges -- 5 Huawei in Mexico -- 5.1 Guadalajara Supply Center -- 5.2 The R& -- D Center -- 6 Huawei's New Growth Strategies in Mexico -- 6.1 Strengthening Investments in Operational Infrastructure -- 6.2 Sustaining the Local Telecommunications and Devices Markets -- 6.3 The Search for Greater Inclusion in the Mexican Context -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 8: Assessing the Impact of the Huawei Brand on the Information Communication Technology Infrastructure of Ghana -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Evolution of ICT in Ghana -- 3 The Role of Huawei in Ghana's ICT Infrastructure -- 4 How Does the Huawei Brand Perform on Ghana's Phone Market -- 5 Do External Events Pose Challenges to the Huawei Brand in Ghana? -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 9: Huawei's Carrier Business in Southeast Asia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 History of Huawei in Southeast Asia , 3 U.S. Sanctions and How It May Shape Huawei's Business in Southeast Asia -- 3.1 The U.S.-China Sanctions -- 3.2 Southeast Asia Countries' Relationship with Huawei -- 3.3 The Consequences of Territorial Disputes witChina and Alliance with the U.S. on Huawei's 5G B+++usiness -- 4 Summary and Conclusion -- References -- 10: Huawei Goes to India: Can the Dragon and the Elephant Marry? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 What Are the Dynamics of India's Telecom Sector? -- 3 The Dragon and the Indian Consumers -- 4 Skewed Balance of Trade and Security Threat: Fear Dragon? -- 5 Huawei's Opportunities and Challenges in India -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 11: Exemplar Partner or Controversial Outsider? Huawei's Strategic Engagement in Oceania -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Unprecedented Case of Huawei -- 3 Huawei in Oceania: Business Caught in Geopolitics -- 4 The Nature of Conflict and the Huawei Model -- 4.1 Pursue Market at All Cost? -- 4.2 Precarious Relations with the State -- 4.3 Problematic Labor Relations -- 5 Conclusion: Challenging the Impossible? -- References -- Part II: Huawei's Crisis Management and Corporate Communication -- 12: Untangling Legitimacy Complexity: Huawei's Engagement with Government and Media -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Huawei's Troubling Experiences in Developed Western Countries -- 3 Stakeholder Theory: A Foundation for Augmenting MNE Legitimization Research -- 4 Engaging Governments and Media: A Comparison Between Developed Western Countries and China -- 5 Huawei's Legitimization Complexity: A Cross-Border Stakeholder Engagement Perspective -- 5.1 Government Engagement and Legitimacy Attainment -- 5.2 Media Engagement and Legitimacy Attainment -- 6 Discussion -- 6.1 Scholarly and Managerial Implications -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 13: Red Teaming Strategy: Huawei's Organizational Learning and Resilience , 1 What Is Red Teaming Strategy? -- 2 Research Design and Method -- 3 Huawei' s "Winter-Is-Coming" Consciousness -- 4 Mutual Transformation between Red and Blue Teams -- 5 Red Teaming as a Learning Mechanism from Rivals -- 6 Red Teaming as Plan B -- 7 Discussion: Red Teaming Strategy and Organizational Learning -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 14: Framing National Security Concerns in Mobile Telecommunication Infrastructure Debates: A Text Mining Study of Huawei -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Growing Importance of 5G Mobile Communication Infrastructure -- 1.2 The Rising National Security Concerns and Huawei -- 2 Theoretical Foundation -- 2.1 Media Representations and Framing Theory -- 2.2 The Concept of Country Animosity -- 3 Research Method -- 3.1 Text Mining as an Emerging Research Technique -- 3.2 Sampling Method and Media Corpus -- 4 Findings and Discussions -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 15: Image of Ren Zhengfei: Model Entrepreneur or an Agent of State Power? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Chinese Voices About Ren Zhengfei -- 3 Ren Zhengfei's Image and the Emphasis on "Enduring Hardship" -- 3.1 Ren's Youth and First Career -- 3.2 Early Success and Personal Costs -- 3.3 Acquiring Talent and External Expertise -- 3.4 Trouble Back Home and Competition Abroad -- 3.5 "Wolf Culture" and Ren's Management Style -- 3.6 Veneration of Ren Zhengfei as a Hero -- 3.7 New Transparency of Huawei -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 16: Final Reflections: Connectivity, Innovation, Transformation, and Global Challenges -- 1 Huawei's Trajectory in the World -- 2 Reasons for Huawei's Success and Failure in Countries Around the World -- 3 Huawei's Coping Strategies -- References -- Index

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Zhang, Wenxian Huawei Goes Global Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2020 ISBN 9783030475789

Language: English

Subjects: Economics

Keywords: Aufsatzsammlung

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)

UID:

Format: 1 Online-Ressource (296 pages)

ISBN: 9783662608067

Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources , Intro -- Foreword: Mobility-Innovationsin Metropolitan Areas -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- List of Contributors -- 1 Introduction Editors -- 1.5 Conclusion -- 1.4 Developing Digital Solutions for the Intelligent City -- 1.2 Promoting Sustainable Behaviour -- 1.1 Developing Sustainable Mobility & -- Logistics -- 1.3 Planning and Managing Sustainable Infrastructure -- I Developing Sustainable Mobility & -- Logistics -- 2 Social Transport. An Efficient Concept for Freight Transportation -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Status Quo -- 2.2.1 Terminologies -- 2.2.2 Existing Providers and Ideas -- 2.3 Definition -- 2.4 Co‐Creation Workshop -- 2.4.1 Risks -- 2.4.2 Promoting Factors -- 2.4.3 Hindering Factors -- 2.5 Summary and Outlook -- References -- 3 The Importance of Process Data Collection Techniques for Urban Logistics Planning -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 State of Research -- 3.3 City Logistics Process Data -- 3.3.1 Search for Parking Spot -- 3.3.2 Loading and Unloading of Goods -- 3.4 Methodological Approaches for the Collection of Process Data -- 3.4.1 Accompanied Deliveries -- 3.4.2 GPS Data Collection -- 3.4.3 Logistics Tracker -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Off-Peak Delivery as a Cornerstone for Sustainable Urban Logistics: Insights from Germany -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Defining OPD -- 4.2.1 OPD: Intended Benefits and Possible Disadvantages -- 4.2.2 OPD Examples and Research -- 4.3 "GeNaLog", a Recent OPD Trial in German with Electric Trucks -- 4.4 Conclusions: GeNaLog and Beyond -- References -- 5 Longer Trucks for Climate-Friendly Transports in Metropolitan Regions -- 5.1 CO2e Savings due to Longer Trucks -- 5.2 Distribution Network of Lidl within Metropolitan Regions -- 5.3 Status Quo of Longer Trucks in the European Union -- 5.4 Methodology and Procedures -- 5.5 Potential Savings for Lidl , 5.6 Recommendation for Action for Lidl -- 5.7 Conclusion and Outlook -- References -- 6 Electrified Ultralight Vehicles as a Key Element for Door-to-Door Solutions in Urban Areas -- 6.1 Mobility in Metropolitan Areas and its Impacts -- 6.2 Current Situation and Challenges for New Mobility Concepts in Metropolitan Regions in Europe-A Case Study of E‐Scooters -- 6.3 Objectives and Methodology -- 6.4 Findings and Results -- 6.5 Necessity for Further Research -- References -- II Promoting Sustainable Behavior -- 7 The Intention to Adopt Battery Electric Vehicles in Germany: Driven by Consumer Expectancy, Social Influence, Facilitating Conditions and Ecological Norm Orientation -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The Technology of Battery Electric Vehicles -- 7.3 Influencing Factors on the Adoption Intention -- 7.4 Integrated UTAUT‐NAM Model and Hypothesis Development -- 7.5 Data Collection and Operationalisation -- 7.6 Data Analysis and Results -- 7.7 Discussion -- 7.8 Practical Implications -- References -- 8 Air Taxis as a Mobility Solution for Cities-Empirical Research on Customer Acceptance of Urban Air Mobility -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Urban Air Mobility -- 8.3 Methodology -- 8.4 Results -- 8.4.1 Results: Noise -- 8.4.2 Results: Need for safety -- 8.4.3 Results: Safety for air taxis with pilots -- 8.4.4 Results: Safety of autonomous air taxis -- 8.4.5 Results: Need for individual mobility -- 8.4.6 Results: Price sensitivity -- 8.4.7 Results: Manufacturer -- 8.4.8 Results: Performance expectation -- 8.4.9 Results: Age and gender -- 8.4.10 Further influencing aspects derived in this study -- 8.5 Discussion -- 8.6 Conclusion -- 9 An Integrated Model of the Theory of Reasoned Action and Technology Acceptance Model to Predict the Consumers' Intentions to Adopt Electric Carsharing in Taiwan -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review , 9.2.1 Theory of Reasoned Action -- 9.2.2 Technology Acceptance Model -- 9.3 Theoretical Framework and Research Hypotheses -- 9.4 Methodology and Research Design -- 9.5 Data Analysis and Results -- 9.5.1 Confirmatory Factor Analysis -- 9.5.2 Structural Equation Modeling -- 9.6 Conclusions, Implications and Limitations -- References -- 10 Bike-Sharing Systems as Integral Components of Inner-City Mobility Concepts: An Analysis of the Intended User Behaviour of Potential and Actual Bike-Sharing Users -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Research Objectives -- 10.3 Bike‐Sharing Systems -- 10.4 Findings of Related Research -- 10.5 Methodology -- 10.5.1 Survey Design -- 10.5.2 Data Collection -- 10.6 Survey Results -- 10.6.1 Respondent Demographics -- 10.6.2 Preferred Trip Purposes -- 10.7 Discussion -- 10.8 Implications -- 10.9 Limitations -- 10.10 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Trust in Partially Automated Driving Systems for Trucks: A Quantitative Empirical Study -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Driver Assistance Systems for Trucks -- 11.3 Trust in Driver Assistance Systems -- 11.4 Methodology -- 11.5 Results -- 11.6 Discussion -- 11.7 Conclusion -- References -- 12 Alternative Ways to Promote Sustainable Consumer Behaviour-Identifying Potentials Based on Spiral Dynamics -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Spiral Dynamics -- 12.2.1 Background -- 12.2.2 An Overview of SD -- 12.3 SD and Sustainable Consumer Behaviour -- 12.4 Limitation -- 12.5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 13 Less Meat, Less Heat-The Potential of Social Marketing to Reduce Meat Consumption -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Research Objectives -- 13.3 Research Design -- 13.3.1 Study 1 -- 13.3.2 Study 2 -- 13.4 Discussion -- 13.5 Conclusion -- References -- III Planning and Managing Sustainable Infrastructure , 14 What Makes an Inner City Attractive Today and in the Future?-Analysis of Emotional Hotspots Using the City of Stuttgart as an Example -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Literature Review -- 14.3 Study -- 14.3.1 Research Questions and Study Design -- 14.3.2 Sample and Procedure -- 14.4 Results -- 14.5 Recommendations and Limitations -- References -- 15 Creation of a Scoring-Model to Measure the Attractiveness of Middle-Sized City-Centres for Consumers -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Factors of Attractiveness -- 15.2.1 Method -- 15.2.2 Results -- 15.3 Creation of the Scoring‐Model -- 15.3.1 Survey -- 15.3.2 Method -- 15.4 The Scoring‐Model -- 15.5 Application of the Model -- 15.6 Usage, Limitations, and Potentials -- 15.7 Conclusion -- References -- 16 Transdisciplinary Living Labs in a Next Generation Cities Context-Ecosystems for Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Transformation through Innovation -- 16.3 Transdisciplinary Living Labs as the Basis for Creative Stakeholder Interaction -- 16.4 Next Generation Cities as Regional Ecosystems for Sustainable Innovation -- 16.5 Universities as "Hubs" of Ecosystems for Sustainable Innovations -- 16.6 Case Studies -- 16.7 Conclusion and Outlook -- References -- 17 Chances for Social Interaction in Public Space Through a Practice of Commoning -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.1.1 Chances by Urban Commons -- 17.1.2 Study Area Boeckinger Strasse -- 17.2 Method -- 17.2.1 General Context -- 17.2.2 Semi‐Structured Interviews -- 17.3 Results -- 17.3.1 Interviews -- 17.3.2 Experiment -- 17.4 Discussion -- References -- 18 Financing Sustainable Infrastructures in a Smart Cities' Context-Innovative Concepts, Solutions and Instruments -- 18.1 Introduction: The Challenge of Unsustainable Infrastructure for Metropolitan Areas -- 18.2 Smart Sustainable Cities as Ecosystems for Innovation , 18.3 Need for Private Investments in Sustainable, Smart City Infrastructure Against the Background of Increasing Global Risks -- 18.4 Sustainable (Private) Finance-Bridging the Funding Gaps? -- 18.5 Applying Sustainable Finance to Smart City Infrastructure Investments: The Business Case for Sustainable Infrastructure -- 18.6 Case Studies: New Approaches to Making Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Finance Happen -- 18.7 (Policy) Recommendations, Conclusion and Outlook -- 19 Building the City's Business Networks: Using Visualisations for Business Ecosystem Governance -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Theoretical Background -- 19.2.1 Ecosystems, Networks, and Platforms -- 19.2.2 Visualising Business Ecosystems -- 19.3 Insights from Visualising Urban Ecosystems -- 19.4 Using Visualisations for Business Ecosystem Governance -- 19.5 Conclusion -- References -- IV Developing Digital Solutions for the Intelligent City -- 20 Development of an Eco-Routing App to Support Sustainable Mobility Behaviour -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.1.1 Transport Challenges Facing European Metropolitan Regions -- 20.2 Aim of the Study, State of Research and Methodological Approach -- 20.2.1 Aim of the Study -- 20.2.2 State of Research -- 20.2.3 Methodological Approach -- 20.3 On Changing Mobility Behaviour in Metropolitan Regions -- 20.3.1 Use Scenarios of Eco‐Route Planners in Metropolitan Regions -- 20.3.2 Calculation of Emission Saving Potentials Using the EmiLa‐App -- 20.3.3 Indirect Effects: Increasing Environmental Awareness and Transferring to Environmental Behaviour -- 20.4 Outlook: The Metropolitan Region as a Pioneer for the Future Design of Mobility Systems Thanks to Changed Mobility Behaviour -- References -- 21 Promoting Objective and Subjective Safety for Cyclists in Metropolitan Areas -- 21.1 Introduction -- 21.2 Cycling Safety Application Vision Zero , 21.2.1 Development Process

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Planing, Patrick Innovations for Metropolitan Areas Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin / Heidelberg,c2020 ISBN 9783662608050

Language: English

Subjects: Engineering , Economics

Keywords: Metropolregion ; Ballungsraum ; Stadtentwicklung ; Bevölkerungswachstum ; Infrastrukturplanung ; Verkehrspolitik ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Smart City ; Stadtplanung ; Stadtverkehr ; Infrastruktur ; Deutschland ; Stadtplanung ; Verkehrsplanung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)

URL: Buchcover

UID:

Format: XII, 593 Seiten , Illustrationen, Diagramme , 25 cm

ISBN: 9780195388947 , 0195388941 , 9780199995813 , 0199995818

Note: Contributors ; List of Figures ; Introduction: New Keys to the World of Sound - Trevor Pinch and Karin Bijsterveld ; SECTION I: REWORKING MACHINE SOUND: SHOP FLOOR & TEST SITES ; 1. The Garden in the Machine: Listening to Early American Industrialization - Mark M. Smith ; 2. Turning a Deaf Ear? Industrial Noise and Noise Control in Germany since the 1920s - Hans-Joachim Braun ; 3. "Sobbing, whining, rumbling": Listening to Automobiles as Social Practice - Stefan Krebs ; 4. Selling Sound: Testing, Designing, and Marketing Sound in the European Car Industry - Eefje Cleophas and Karin Bijsterveld ; SECTION II: STAGING SOUND FOR SCIENCE AND ART: THE FIELD ; 5. Sound Sterile: Making Scientific Field Recordings in Ornithology - Joeri Bruyninckx ; 6. Underwater Music: Tuning Composition to the Sounds of Science - Stefan Helmreich ; 7. A Grey Box: The Phonograph in Laboratory Experiments and Field Work, 1900-1920 - Julia Kursell ; SECTION III. STAGING SOUND FOR SCIENCE AND ART: THE LAB ; 8. From Scientific Instruments to Musical Instruments: The Tuning Fork, Metronome, and Siren - Myles W. Jackson ; 9. Conversions: Sound and Sight, Military and Civilian - Cyrus Mody ; 10. The Search for the 'Killer Application': Drawing the Boundaries Around the Sonification of Scientific Data - Alexandra Supper ; SECTION IV: SPEAKING FOR THE BODY: THE CLINIC ; 11. Inner and Outer Sancta: Ear Plugs and Hospitals - Hillel Schwartz ; 12. Sounding Bodies: Medical Studies and the Acquisition of Stethoscopic Perspectives - Tom Rice ; 13. Do Signals Have Politics? Inscribing Abilities in Cochlear Implants - Mara Mills ; SECTION V: EDITING SOUND: THE DESIGN STUDIO ; 14. Sound and Player Immersion in Digital Games - Mark Grimshaw ; 15. The Sonic Playpen: Sound Design and Technology in Pixar's Animated Shorts - William Whittington ; , 16. The Avant-garde in the Family Room: American Advertising and the Domestication of Electronic Music in the 1960s and 1970s - Timothy Taylor ; SECTION VI: CONSUMING SOUND AND MUSIC: THE HOME AND BEYOND ; 17. Visibly Audible: The Radio Dial as Mediating Interface - Andreas Fickers ; 18. From Listening to Distribution: Non-official Music Practices in Hungary and Czechoslovakia from the 1960s to the 1980s - Trever Hagen with Tia DeNora ; 19.The Amateur in the Age of Mechanical Music - Mark Katz ; 20. Online Music Sites as Sonic Sociotechnical Communities: Identity, Reputation, and Technology at ACIDplanet.com - Trevor Pinch and Katherine Athanasiades ; SECTION VII: MOVING SOUND AND MUSIC: DIGITAL STORAGE ; 21. Analog turns Digital: Hip-hop, Technology, and the Maintenance of Racial Authenticity - Ray Fouche ; 22. iPod Culture: The Toxic Pleasures of Audiotopia - Michael Bull ; 23. The Recording that Never Wanted to be Heard, and Other Stories of Sonification - Jonathan Sterne and Mitchell Akiyama ; Index

Language: English

Subjects: Physics , Musicology

Keywords: Klang ; Lärm ; Geräusch ; Musik ; Schall ; Aufsatzsammlung

URL: Inhaltsverzeichnis

URL: Inhaltsverzeichnis

URL: Rezension

Author information: Pinch, Trevor J. 1952-2021

UID:

Format: 1 Online-Ressource (192 pages)

ISBN: 9789811558030

Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources , Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background Outline -- 1.1.1 Research Background -- 1.1.2 Brief Historical Perspective on Solar Energy in Saudi Arabia -- 1.1.3 Rationale for Research -- 1.2 Previous Literature -- 1.3 Previous Research Gaps -- 1.4 Research Objectives, Questions, and Hypotheses -- 1.4.1 Research Objectives -- 1.4.2 Research Questions -- 1.4.3 Research Hypotheses -- 1.5 Research Structure, Research Interconnected Relationships, and Research Originality -- 1.5.1 Research Structure -- 1.5.2 Research Interconnected Relationships -- 1.5.3 Research Originality -- References -- 2 Global Practices: Assessing Renewable Energy Policies -- 2.1 Definition of Terms -- 2.2 Methodology and Research Design -- 2.3 Results and Discussion -- 2.3.1 Renewable Energy Policies in Saudi Arabia -- 2.3.2 Renewable Energy Policies in Germany -- 2.3.3 Renewable Energy Policies in Japan -- 2.3.4 Renewable Energy Policies in the USA -- 2.3.5 Renewable Energy Policies in the UK -- 2.3.6 Renewable Energy Policies in Spain -- 2.3.7 Renewable Energy Policies in India -- 2.3.8 Renewable Energy Policies in Greece -- 2.4 Conclusion -- 2.5 Limitations -- References -- 3 An Exploratory Study of the Public's Views on Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Hydrocarbon-Rich Saudi Arabia -- 3.1 Research Background -- 3.2 Social Acceptance of RSPSs -- 3.3 Research Questions and Hypotheses -- 3.3.1 Research Question -- 3.3.2 Research Hypotheses -- 3.4 Methodology and Research Design -- 3.4.1 Sampling Method -- 3.4.2 Questionnaire Design -- 3.5 Results -- 3.5.1 Basic Demographic Characteristics -- 3.5.2 Residence Status -- 3.5.3 Household Energy Use -- 3.5.4 Environmental and Energy Cognition -- 3.5.5 Willingness to Adopt RSPSs -- 3.5.6 Multivariate Analysis -- 3.6 Discussion , 3.7 Recommendations -- 3.8 Limitations -- 3.9 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Critical Factors Influencing Social Perception of Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the Hydrocarbon-Rich Saudi Arabia -- 4.1 Research Background -- 4.2 Diffusion of Innovations Framework -- 4.2.1 The Mechanism of Innovation Diffusion -- 4.2.2 Consumer Behavior and Innovation Diffusion -- 4.3 Research Questions and Hypotheses -- 4.3.1 Research Questions -- 4.3.2 Research Hypotheses -- 4.4 Methodology and Research Design -- 4.4.1 Questionnaire Design -- 4.4.2 Innovation Attributes and Factors Selection -- 4.4.3 Date Analysis -- 4.5 Results -- 4.5.1 Demographic Status -- 4.5.2 Solar Energy Cognition -- 4.5.3 Innovation Attributes Assessment -- 4.6 Discussion -- 4.7 Recommendations -- 4.8 Limitations -- 4.9 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Multi-level Perspective of Technological Transitions: Analysis of the Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems Policies in Hydrocarbon-Rich Saudi Arabia -- 5.1 Research Background -- 5.2 Socio-Technical Transitions to Sustainability -- 5.3 Conceptual Framework: Multi-level Perspective and Policy Design Modeling of Transition Management -- 5.4 Research Question and Hypotheses -- 5.4.1 Research Question -- 5.4.2 Research Hypotheses -- 5.5 Methodology and Research Design -- 5.5.1 Interviewees Categorization -- 5.6 Results and Discussion -- 5.6.1 Landscape (Macro-Level) -- 5.6.2 Regime (Meso-Level) -- 5.6.3 Niche-Level (Micro) -- 5.6.4 Summary of the Key Findings in the Analysis of Saudi Arabia Solar Energy System -- 5.7 Policy Design Modeling of Transition Management -- 5.8 Recommendations -- 5.9 Limitations -- 5.10 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Discussion and Conclusion -- 6.1 Results of the Study -- 6.2 Evaluation of Research Hypotheses -- 6.3 Overall Conclusion -- 6.4 Key Contributions of the Research -- 6.4.1 Framework Applicability , 6.4.2 Empirical Contribution -- 6.5 Limitations and Avenues for Future Research -- 6.6 Recommendations -- Annex -- References -- 7 Correction to: An Exploratory Study of the Public's Views on Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Hydrocarbon-Rich Saudi Arabia -- Correction to: Chapter 3 in: K. A. Alrashoud, Managing Technology Transition in Saudi Arabia, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5803-0_3

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Alrashoud, Khalid A. Managing Technology Transition in Saudi Arabia Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,c2020 ISBN 9789811558023

Language: English

Subjects: Engineering , Economics

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)

URL: Buchcover

UID:

Format: 1 Online-Ressource (271 Seiten)

ISBN: 9783030458317

Series Statement: Palgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Ser

Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources , Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1: Editorial Introduction: The Changing Opportunities and Challenges of SMEs in Contemporary Business -- 1.1 Book Context and Theoretical Foundations -- 1.2 Book Content and Structure -- References -- 2: Exploring SMEs' Risk Management in Southern Germany -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- 2.2.1 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) -- 2.2.2 Risk Management -- 2.2.3 Risk Management in SME -- 2.2.4 Research Questions -- 2.3 Research Method -- 2.4 Findings -- 2.4.1 Motives and Objectives -- 2.4.2 System and Process Design -- 2.4.3 Experiences and Challenges -- 2.5 Conclusions and Outlook -- 2.5.1 Conclusions -- 2.5.2 Implications for Practice -- 2.5.3 Limitations and Further Research -- References -- 3: The Medical Clinic of Proximity: Business Controversies and Medical Challenges -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Health as a Holistic and Entrepreneurial Business -- 3.3 Quality and Satisfaction Synergy in the Health Innovative Partnership -- 3.4 Societal Partnering: A Beneficial Start to Romanian Health Sector Fortification -- 3.5 ProxiClinic Environment: The Core Synergy of the Healthcare Sector -- 3.6 Conclusions -- References -- 4: The Role of Digitalization in SMEs' Strategy Development: The Case of Sweden -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Background to the Research -- 4.1.2 Problematization -- 4.2 Literature Review -- 4.2.1 Small Enterprises -- 4.2.2 Digitalization -- 4.2.3 Developing Digital Customer Satisfaction -- 4.3 Methods -- 4.4 Empirical Findings -- 4.4.1 Role of Digitalization -- 4.4.2 Visibility -- 4.4.3 Personal Digital Communication -- 4.5 Analysis and Discussion -- 4.5.1 Characteristics of Small Enterprises -- 4.5.2 Digitalization -- 4.5.3 The Influence of Social Media , 4.5.4 Sources of Competitive Advantage -- 4.5.5 Digital Customer Satisfaction -- 4.5.6 Customization -- 4.6 Conclusions -- 4.7 Implications and Further Research -- References -- 5: EU Public Procurement: The SME Perspective -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Competition and Law -- 5.3 The Fourth Generation of EU Public Procurement Law -- 5.4 The Strategic Character of EU Public Procurement Law -- 5.5 Aspects of Directive (EU) 2015/2302 on Package Tourism -- 5.6 The Spanish Law on Public Procurement and SMEs -- 5.7 The Principle of Division into Lots -- 5.8 Special Conditions on Execution of Public Procurement in Spanish Law -- 5.9 Conclusion -- References -- 6: The Impact of Economic Austerity Measures on Corporate Performance: The Case of an SME-Dominated Construction Industry -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Troika's Permanence Period -- 6.3 Empirical Study -- 6.3.1 The Overall Performance of the Construction Industry and the Economy -- 6.3.2 Sample Selection -- 6.3.3 Indicators Used for Analysis -- 6.4 Results Discussion -- 6.5 Conclusions -- References -- 7: Digital Transformation as a Source of Innovative Growth for Small and Medium Enterprises in Russia -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Theoretical Foundation -- 7.3 Discussion -- 7.3.1 SMEs in Russia -- 7.3.2 Digital Transformation: Tools and Stages -- 7.3.3 Capsule Solution for SMEs -- 7.3.4 Small Business Competitiveness -- 7.4 Conclusions and Implications -- References -- 8: Critical Success Factors for SMEs in the UK Chemical Distribution Industry: The 'Brexit' Effect -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 UK Chemical Distribution Industry -- 8.3 CSF for SMEs in the UK Chemical Distribution Industry -- 8.4 'Brexit' -- 8.5 CSFs for SMEs in the UK Chemical Distribution Industry: The 'Brexit' Effect -- 8.5.1 Methodology -- 8.5.2 Results -- 8.6 Discussion -- 8.7 Conclusion -- References , 9: Integrating Business Model Innovation and Corporate Governance in Family-Owned SMEs: A Dynamic Capability Perspective -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Theoretical Foundation and Context: Corporate Governance and the Development of Dynamic Capabilities -- 9.3 Methodology -- 9.3.1 Research Design -- 9.3.2 Data Collection -- 9.3.3 Data Analysis -- 9.4 Research Context -- 9.5 Findings -- 9.6 Discussion and Conclusions -- 9.7 Limitations and Further Research -- References -- 10: The Competitiveness Challenge for SMEs: The Case of Târnave Wine Cluster, Romania -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Clusters, SMEs, and Their Role in the Romanian Wine Industry -- 10.2.1 The Economic Conditions of Winemaking -- 10.2.2 Romania: A Country Profile and Its Wine Industry -- 10.2.3 The Business Environment of Romanian Winemaking -- 10.3 SMEs and Competitive Upgrading: The Case of Târnave Wine Cluster -- 10.3.1 Methodological Approach -- 10.3.2 Mapping of Târnave Wine Cluster -- 10.3.3 The Emergence of a Cluster -- 10.4 Concluding: The Competitiveness Challenge for SMEs -- Annex 10.1 -- Annex 10.2 -- References -- 11: Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Australia: Theoretical Elucidations and Research Avenues -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Research Context and Research Aim -- 11.3 Literature Review -- 11.3.1 Research on the Australian Indigenous Entrepreneurship -- 11.3.2 Entrepreneurship Research and Stakeholder Engagement -- 11.3.3 Enterprising Culture and Entrepreneurial Capacity Building -- 11.4 Research Direction -- 11.5 Conclusion -- References -- 12: The Role of SMEs in Electricity Markets -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 The Transformation of the Italian Energy Markets for European Directives -- 12.3 Methodology and Data -- 12.3.1 Characteristics of the Sample and Data -- 12.4 Method -- 12.5 Results and Discussion -- 12.5.1 Analysis of Variance , 12.6 Conclusions -- References -- Index

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Thrassou, Alkis The Changing Role of SMEs in Global Business Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2020 ISBN 9783030458300

Language: English

Subjects: Economics

Keywords: Aufsatzsammlung

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)

UID:

Format: 1 Online-Ressource (302 pages)

ISBN: 9783030461683

Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources , Intro -- Preface -- Reference -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Workplace Bullying: The Beginning -- 1.2 Rationale for the Book -- 1.3 The Structure of the Book -- References -- Chapter 2: Workplace Bullying: The Critical Paradigm Approach -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Critical Management Studies -- 2.3 Critical Theory -- 2.4 Critical Realism -- 2.5 Labor Process Theory -- 2.6 Post-structuralism -- 2.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Investigating Workplace Bullying -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Meaning of Science -- 3.3 Workplace Bullying and Critical Methodology -- 3.4 Review of Critical Research Strategies -- 3.5 Formulation of a Critical Research Design -- 3.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Workplace Bullying in a Private Corporation -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Workplace Bullying: An Outcome of the Capitalist Society -- 4.3 Workplace Bullying: A Labor Process Perspective -- 4.4 Qualitative Methodology and Critical Theory -- 4.5 Passive-Aggressive Bullying: A Case Study -- 4.5.1 Motel Management -- 4.5.2 Depersonalized Workplace Bullying -- 4.5.3 Totalistic Control Measures -- 4.6 Discussion -- 4.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Bullying Employees in a Nonprofit Organization -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Right to Free Speech or Workplace Bullying? -- 5.3 Post-structuralism and Workplace Bullying -- 5.4 Qualitative Methodology and Workplace Bullying -- 5.5 Network of Welfare Services (NWS): A Case Study -- 5.5.1 Deconstructing Employee Discourses -- 5.5.2 Employee Resistance and Emancipation -- 5.6 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Nursing Bullying in Hospitals -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Nurses: Leaders or Bullies? -- 6.3 Critical Realism and Its Applications to Workplace Bullying -- 6.4 Methodology and Methods -- 6.5 Empirical Data and Analysis , 6.5.1 Empirically Observed Phenomena -- 6.5.2 Reasons Behind the Phenomena -- 6.5.3 CR Mechanisms and Observed Phenomena and Events -- 6.6 Discussion -- 6.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Workplace Bullying in Academia: A Case Study -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Bullies in Academia -- 7.3 Critical Reflections on Academia -- 7.4 Workplace Bullying Within the Education Sector -- 7.5 Empirical Data and Analysis -- 7.5.1 Academic Bullies -- 7.5.2 Outcomes of Bullying -- 7.6 Discussion -- 7.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Workplace Bullying and Ethical Issues -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Physical and Mental Health Impacts and Workplace Bullying -- 8.3 Workplace Bullying and Quality of Employees' Life -- 8.4 Workplace Bullying and Employees' Pain and Suffering -- 8.5 Workplace Bullying: A Moral Dilemma -- 8.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Workplace Bullying Laws in the United States and Canada -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 American Anti-Discrimination Labor Laws -- 9.2.1 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 -- 9.2.2 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 -- 9.2.3 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) 1967 -- 9.2.4 Pregnancy Discrimination Act 1976 -- 9.2.5 Sexual Harassment -- 9.2.6 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1970 -- 9.3 Workplace Bullying and American Employment Laws: Emerging Trends -- 9.4 Workplace Bullying Laws in Canada -- 9.4.1 Canada -- 9.4.2 Canadian Province of Quebec -- 9.4.3 The Canadian Province of Saskatchewan -- 9.4.4 Ontario, Canada -- 9.4.5 Manitoba, Canada -- 9.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Workplace Bullying Laws in Europe and the United Kingdom -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Bullying Protections at the European Union Level -- 10.3 Workplace Bullying Laws in the Netherlands -- 10.3.1 The Dutch Working Conditions Act (WCA) 2007 -- 10.3.2 General Equal Treatment Act 1994 , 10.3.3 Law on Equal Treatment of Men and Women 1980 -- 10.3.4 The Law on Equal Treatment on Basis of Age in Respect to Employment 2004 -- 10.4 Legal Laws in France and Sweden for Workplace Bullying -- 10.4.1 Sweden -- 10.4.2 France -- 10.5 Workplace Bullying Protections in Germany -- 10.5.1 The General Act on Equal Treatment 2006 -- 10.5.2 The Works Constitution Act 2001 -- 10.5.3 The Act to Establish Equality for Men and Women 1994 -- 10.5.4 The Labor Protection Act 1996 -- 10.6 Workplace Bullying Legal Laws in the United Kingdom -- 10.6.1 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 -- 10.6.2 The Enterprise and Regulatory Act 2013 -- 10.6.3 The Equality Act 2010 -- 10.6.4 The Employment Equality Regulations Act 2006 -- 10.6.5 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 -- 10.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Workplace Bullying Laws in Asia -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Workplace Bullying Protections in China and Hong Kong -- 11.2.1 China -- 11.2.2 Hong Kong -- 11.3 Legal Protections Against Workplace Bullying in India and Singapore -- 11.3.1 India -- 11.3.2 Singapore -- 11.4 Legal Legislations for Workplace Bullying in Japan and South Korea -- 11.4.1 Japan -- 11.4.2 South Korea -- 11.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Workplace Bullying Laws in Australia and New Zealand -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Workplace Bullying Laws and Initiatives in Australia -- 12.2.1 New South Wales, Australia -- 12.2.2 Northern Territory of Australia -- 12.2.3 Queensland, Australia -- 12.2.4 South Australia -- 12.2.5 Tasmania, Australia -- 12.2.6 Victoria, Australia -- 12.2.7 Western Australia -- 12.3 Workplace Bullying Legal Protection in New Zealand -- 12.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Workplace Bullying Laws in Africa and Middle East -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Workplace Bullying Laws in Africa , 13.2.1 South Africa -- 13.2.2 Zimbabwe -- 13.2.3 Kenya -- 13.3 Workplace Bullying Laws in Middle Eastern Countries -- 13.3.1 United Arab Emirates -- 13.3.2 Turkey -- 13.3.3 Israel -- 13.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14: Conclusion -- 14.1 Workplace Bullying: Ending Thoughts -- 14.2 Workplace Bullying: A Critical Reflection -- 14.3 CMS Paradigms and Critical Methodology -- 14.4 Workplace Bullying: Management or Bullying? -- 14.5 Workplace Bullying: Final Thoughts -- 14.5.1 Limitations of This Research Study -- 14.5.2 Suggestions for Further Research -- 14.6 Conclusion -- References -- Appendix -- Interview Questions (General Overview) -- For Employees -- For Supervisors/Administrators/Managers -- Healthy Workplace Bill -- Section 1: Preamble -- Section 2: Definitions -- Section 3: Unlawful Employment Practices -- Section 4: Employer Liability and Defense -- Section 5: Employee Liability and Defense -- Section 6: Affirmative Defenses -- Section 7: Relief -- Section 8: Procedures -- Section 9: Effect on Other Legal Relationships -- Index

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Akella, Devi Understanding Workplace Bullying Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2020 ISBN 9783030461676

Language: English

Subjects: Economics , Psychology

Keywords: Arbeitsplatz ; Mobbing

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)

UID:

Format: 1 Online-Ressource (322 pages)

ISBN: 9783030422110

Series Statement: Palgrave Studies in Global Human Capital Management Ser

Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources , Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1: Introduction -- Themes of the Book -- Happiness -- Employee Incentives -- Restructuring and Integration -- Employer and Nation Branding -- Innovation -- Outline of the Book -- References -- Theme I: Happiness and Human Capital in the UAE -- 2: The Impact of Cross-Cultural Training on Employee Performance in the UAE Hospitality Industry -- Training and Employee Performance -- Cultural Training and Employee Performance -- Research Methodology -- Data Analysis Technique -- Data Analysis -- Cross-Cultural Training and Impact on Employee Motivation and Abilities -- Challenges Faced by HR Professionals in Cultural Training and Development -- Discussion -- Key Findings -- Contribution -- Limitations -- Future Scope -- Conclusion -- References -- 3: Low Employee Engagement in the UAE: Causes and Solutions to Overcome the Issue -- Research Questions -- Employee Turnover and Employee/Work Engagement -- Job Satisfaction -- Factors Related to Job Satisfaction -- Boredom -- Lack of Recognition and Career Advancement -- Leadership -- Strategies for Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction and Turnover -- Research Methodology -- Data Collection -- Reasons for Low Employee Engagement -- Solutions to Improve/Enhance Employee Engagement -- Discussion and Findings -- Conclusion -- References -- 4: The Impacts of High Employee Turnover in the UAE Hospitality Industry -- Literature Review -- Categories of Employee Turnover -- Causes of High Employee Turnover in the Hospitality Industry -- Comparisons of Employee Turnover in the Airline, Health and Hospitality Sectors -- HR Strategy -- Factors Affecting Retention -- Work Environment -- Training and Development -- Work-Life Balance -- Rewards and Their Benefits -- Communication -- Conclusion -- References , 5: The Effects of Employee Engagement on Employee Turnover: A Case Study from the UAE -- Employee Engagement -- Role of Culture -- Role of Job Tenure -- Role of Industry -- Effect of Employee Engagement on Turnover -- Ability-Motivation-Opportunity Model -- Discussion -- Findings -- Culture -- Job Tenure -- Industry -- Oil and Gas Industry -- Logistics Industry -- Retail Industry -- Technology Industry -- Conclusion -- References -- 6: Long Working Hours and Their Impact on Employee Productivity in the UAE Service Sector -- Dominant Performance and Productivity Theorizations and Models -- Relationship of Long Working Hours to Employee Productivity -- Potential Productivity Effects of Working Hours Reduction -- Psychological Effects -- Motivational Effects -- Organizational Effects -- Variables Impacting Productivity -- Black Box Theory -- Comparison of Service Sector Productivity in the UAE, GCC, Germany, and India -- Discussion and Analysis -- Reasons for Working Long Hours in the UAE -- Productivity -- Variables That Impact Productivity -- Model Development -- Conclusion -- References -- Theme II: Employee Incentives in the UAE -- 7: How Does a Total Reward System Influence Employee Motivation Among Executive Management? An Analysis of the UAE Real Estate Industry -- Motivation Theories -- Self-Determination Theory -- Motivation-Hygiene Theory -- Expectancy Theory -- Psychological Contract -- Reward System -- Intrinsic Rewards -- Extrinsic Rewards -- Total Reward System -- Literature Review -- Methodology -- Data Collection -- Sampling Technique and Sample Size -- Data Analysis -- Research Instruments -- Results Analysis -- Descriptive Statistics -- Correlation -- Demographic Analysis -- Impact of Age Group on Monetary Rewards -- Impact of Age on Non-monetary Rewards -- Impact of Experience on Monetary Rewards , Impact of Experience on Non-monetary Rewards -- Impact of Gender on Monetary Rewards Usage -- Impact of Gender on Non-monetary Rewards Usage -- Regression Results -- Results Discussion -- Novelty -- Limitations of the Research -- Recommendations -- Conclusion -- References -- Theme III: Restructuring and Integration of Employees in the UAE -- 8: Consequences of Mergers and Acquisitions and Their Effect on Employees: A Case Study from the Banking Industry in the UAE -- Literature Review -- Analysis and Discussion -- Organizational Change and Mergers in the UAE -- Relationship Between Organizational Culture and Employees' Perspective to Change -- Organizational Culture -- Exploring Organizational Change and Culture and Their Deep Implications for Employees' Psychological Perception -- Impact of Organizational Culture on Organizational Change -- Organizational Mergers and Acquisitions Around the World: Strategic and Financial Perspective -- Statistics on Mergers and Acquisitions -- Mergers and Acquisitions in the GCC Region -- Mergers and Acquisitions in the UAE's Banking and Financial Sector -- Merger and Acquisition of the UAE's Banking Sector: AL Hilal Bank, ADCB and UNB -- Merger of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Noor Bank in the UAE -- Emirates NBD Buys Turkey's Denizbank -- Possible Merger News of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank -- Merger of Shuaa Capital and Abu Dhabi Financial Group -- Possible Merger of Arqaam Capital and The National Investor -- Mergers and Acquisitions in Saudi Arabia's Banking Sector -- Mergers and Acquisitions in Kuwait's Banking Sector -- Mergers and Acquisitions in Oman's Banking Sector -- Impact of Organizational Restructuring on Employees' Psychological Wellbeing -- Investigating Merger from Employees' Perspective -- Psychological Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions Across the Globe , Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Two Critical Employee Responses -- Employees' Possible Response to Mergers -- Relationship Between the Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions and Organizational Change -- Psychological Elements of Mergers and Acquisitions: Social Identity Theory -- Organizational Change: Exchange Theory -- Relationship Between Organizational Valence and Personal Valence -- Post-merger Issues -- Relationship Between Organizational Culture and Employees' Perception of Merger Change (Psychological Emotions Experienced Due to Cultural Change) -- Impact of Organizational Culture on Change Attempts -- Poor Organizational Commitment -- The Effects of Post-merger Stress -- Outcomes of Researches on Employees' Reaction During and After Mergers and Acquisitions -- Psychological Emotions Experienced During Structural Change -- Low Contact Between Managers and Employees Creates a Sense of Ambiguity During a Merger -- Effect of Downsizing During Mergers and Acquisitions on Employees' Psychological Wellbeing -- Psychological Factors (Fear and Insecurity) -- Employees' Perception of Organizational Commitment and Organizational Justice -- Employees' Perception of Job Commitment -- Recommended Approaches for Successful and Sustainable Mergers in the UAE -- Building and Implementing Organizational Learning Culture -- Role of Leadership in Building Organizational Culture -- Strong Communication Between Top Management and Employees -- Organizational Justice -- Identifying Gaps and Planning for Efficient Resource Alignment -- Avoiding Employee Downsizing -- Establishing a Sense of Stability and Security for Employees -- Boosting Performance Through Benefits Gained from Merger -- Provide Guidance, Training and Tracking Progress -- Limitations -- Conclusion -- References -- Theme IV: Employer and Nation Branding in the UAE. , 9: Key Elements of Nation Branding: The Importance of the Development of Local Human Capital in the UAE -- Research Background -- Literature Review -- Concept of Nation Branding -- Export Opportunities Via National Identity and Country of Origin -- FDI and Immigration -- Tourism Industry -- Government Environment -- Nation Branding, National Identity and Nation Image -- Methodology -- Data Collection -- Data Analysis -- Theme 1: Nation Branding and COO -- Theme 2: Nation Branding and Destination Branding -- Theme 3: Nation Branding and Public Diplomacy -- Theme 4: Nation Branding and Nation Identity -- Results Discussion -- The Concept of Nation Branding Elements -- UAE Nation Branding -- Nation Branding and Sustainable Human Capital -- Recommendations -- Theoretical/Academic Contributions -- Managerial/Practical/Policy Contributions -- Research Limitation and Areas for Future Research -- References -- 10: E-Commerce Acceptance and Implementation Among Consumers in the UAE: An Opportunity to Build Human Capital for Future Jobs in Technology and Marketing -- Literature Review -- Research Aim -- Methodology -- Data Collection -- Data Analysis and Results -- Factors That Have Contributed Toward Steady Growth in E-commerce Usage in the UAE -- Adoption Model of Theory: A Framework for Critically Analyzing the Adoption of E-commerce in the UAE as a Technological Innovation -- Compatibility -- Complexity -- Trialability -- Observability -- Security/Confidentiality -- Impact of E-commerce on Employability of the Current and Future Human Capital in the UAE -- Recommendations -- Conclusion -- References -- Theme V: Human Capital and Innovation in the UAE -- 11: The Role of Human Capital in the Implementation of Healthcare Innovation in the UAE -- Methodology -- Innovation -- Healthcare Innovation and Global Trends , Health Innovation Process and Its Stakeholders

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Pereira, Vijay Human Capital in the Middle East Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2020 ISBN 9783030422103

Language: English

Subjects: Economics

Keywords: Aufsatzsammlung

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)

URL: Buchcover