132,775 research outputs found
Internationalization of professional service firms
This chapter examines the internationalization of Professional Service Firms (PSFs),
outlining its drivers, varying forms, and organizational implications. It argues that
conventional internationalization theory does not apply straightforwardly to PSFs. The
authors identify three key sources of PSF distinctiveness—governance, clients, and
knowledge—and show how these generate not only differences between PSFs and other
types of organizations but also heterogeneity amongst PSFs themselves. Based on this,
four different forms of PSF internationalization are identified—network, project, federal,
and transnational—and the authors note that scholarly interest has mostly focused on the
last two of these. The chapter highlights change towards the transnational model as an
underlying theme in PSF research. It finds little convincing evidence that this model has
been successfully implemented and it is argued that, in general, PSFs are better
understood as federal structures controlled by a few powerful offices than as
transnational enterprises
Management consulting.
Including a lengthy, comprehensive introduction, this important collection brings together some of the most influential papers that have contributed to our understanding of management consultancy work. The two-volume set encompasses the breadth of conceptual and empirical perspectives and explores those key ideas that have helped to advance our knowledge of this intriguing area. The volumes are divided into a series of thematic sections, affording the reader easy access to a great resource of information. Professors Clark and Avakian have written an original introduction which provides a comprehensive overview of the literature
CONVERGENCE OF REGIONAL INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE OF UKRAINE AND THE EU
The article deals with regional innovation infrastructure as an innovative component of the
EU policy, analyzes its components, the possibility of integration of its structural elements into the infrastructure of Ukrainian regions as well as participation of Ukraine in European policies to
stimulate innovation development
Domestic Outsourcing in the United States: A Research Agenda to Assess Trends and Effects on Job Quality
The goal of this paper is to develop a comprehensive research agenda to analyze trends in domestic outsourcing in the U.S. -- firms' use of contractors and independent contractors -- and its effects on job quality and inequality. In the process, we review definitions of outsourcing, the available scant empirical research, and limitations of existing data sources. We also summarize theories that attempt to explain why firms contract out for certain functions and assess their predictions about likely impacts on job quality. We then lay out in detail a major research initiative on domestic outsourcing, discussing the questions it should answer and providing a menu of research methodologies and potential data sources. Such a research investment will be a critical resource for policymakers and other stakeholders as they seek solutions to problems arising from the changing nature of work
A Future of Failure? The Flow of Technology Talent into Government and Civil Society
This report is an evaluation of the technology talent landscape shows a severe paucity of individuals with technical skills in computer science, data science, and the Internet or other information technology expertise in civil society and government. It investigates broadly the health of the talent pipeline that connects individuals studying or working in information technology-related disciplines to careers in public sector and civil society institutions. Barriers to recruitment and retention of individuals with the requisite skills include compensation, a perceived inability to pursue groundbreaking work, and cultural aversion to innovation
The Arts in Arizona: A Discussion Document
Provides an assessment of contemporary issues facing arts institutions in Arizona and their impact on funding needs
Catalyzing Regional Economic Transformation: Lessons from Funder Collaboration in Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio -- home to four major metropolitan areas, more than 4 million people and a 30 million over three years to begin restoring regional economic competitiveness through pooled grantmaking, research and convening. The Fund's experience produced several lessons about fostering effective collaboration that apply to business, nonprofit and government leaders partnering in any region to address systemic issues. The report provides details in each of these areas
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Process Evaluation Insights on Program Implementation
This white paper has the explicit intention to draw lessons learned from the past 30 years of energy efficiency program evaluation in order to facilitate improved program design and implementation going forward. The discussion in this white paper is developed based on interviews with 43 individuals who are either practitioners or users of process and market evaluation. In addition, we obtained references to published materials from our contacts and reviewed conference proceedings dating from 1992 to 2008, which resulted in a review of nearly 100 articles or reports documenting the results of, or commenting on, process and market evaluations
Toward a New Definition of Pro Bono
Every day, nonprofit groups around the country are meeting a wide variety of community needs, often with volunteer and corporate philanthropic assistance. Yet while these organizations are doing important and innovative work, they often cannot take their ideas to scale, in part because they lack the professional skills needed to operate as efficiently as possible, or to successfully plan for their growth. To help rectify this situation, The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, together with several key private and government partners, convened The Summit on Corporate Volunteerism in February 2008. Toward a New Definition of Probono, produced out of this summit, makes the case for utilizing probono volunteer services
Business incubators in cee countries – new coordinates for development
Business incubators are institutions that support the entrepreneurial process, helping to increase survival rates for innovative startup companies and for small companies. Entrepreneurs with feasible projects are selected and admitted into the incubators, where they are offered business support resources and services. Across Europe, in general, and in Central and Eastern European countries, in particular, there are a variety of business incubator models and precise modalities which reflect the local, regional and national circumstances and priorities. Although they share basic features in common, there are also significant differences relating to stakeholder objectives, target markets, and the precise configuration of incubator facilities and services. These differences are partly a reflection of location-specific factors of an economic, social, cultural, institutional, policy nature and it is important that these local factors are taken into account in defining best practice.business incubators, start up firms, development, financing.
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