It's the employees, stupid!

Emerald - 2013

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PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsWhat makes a good college sports program? Well, in essence, the proof of the pudding has to be in pennants won, surely? Well, yes and no. That is one factor, but if a college is to fulfil its purpose of preparing elite individuals for their life ahead ‐ whether athletically or intellectually ‐ then surely a better measure would be their success in later life. After all, this is how university rankings seek to balance the different charms of a Harvard or a Yale.Practical implicationsThe paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

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