Canadian Manager articles from June 1994

Canadian Manager archives from June 1994

Management and the entrepreneur.
June 22, 1994... The small business owner/operator and entrepreneurs in general, have contributed much to our economy. We need their innovation and risk-taking to create wealth, generate employment and fuel the economy. Despite their valuable contributions, it...

The forgotten team. (business management teams)
June 22, 1994... Academic and popular management literature is full of references to teams -- self managed teams, cross-functional teams, quality circle teams, leaderless teams, you name it. But what's missing in this mountain of articles is any reference to...

The low-cost way to overseas marketing. (Canadian export marketing)
June 22, 1994... "Canadian exports were up 16% in the first 10 months of 1993. Given the right climate and conditions, exports could be poised to be the main engine of growth for sustained economic expansion in Canada for the balance of the decade". (Canadian...

The case of the problem loan. (bank loans)
June 22, 1994... The case of the problem loan is a cautionary tale with four principal characters: the banker, the consultant, the small business owner and the chartered accountant. The scene is set in tough economic times similar to today's. The clue could be...

The computer investment - where's the return?
June 22, 1994... There is general agreement we are in the information age. Computers have been used for many years to gather, process, synthesize, report and disseminate information. Consequently administrative processes, knowledge workers and therefore...

Canadian firms help produce Mexican economic development conference.
June 22, 1994... Two Canadian firms have teamed up to help produce an "electronic town hall meeting" on Mexico's economic development strategies. Ottawa's Saunders Consulting Inc. and the management consulting practice of KPMG Canada, based in Toronto,...

Dealing with corporate fraud.
June 22, 1994... Few growth areas in business emerged from the recent recession, and most of them weren't good. Apart from high unemployment figures, internal corporate fraud would have to rank near the top of any list. And, judging from the comments of many...

Can organizations have a learning disability?
June 22, 1994... Since the 1980's, the competitive environment for Canadian manufacturers has changed substantially, as they are under tremendous pressures to deal with ever-changing challenges. In this environment, manufacturing organizations should not...

Developing opportunity windows through creativity enhancements ... 21st century style.
June 22, 1994... Success for organizations in the future will hinge on practicing new ways of stimulating and enhancing creativity within their talent bases. Creativity is best nurtured in a permissive climate. Essentially, a climate that encourages the...

The real cost of customer loss.
June 22, 1994... Ever figured out what it really costs to lose a customer? It's enough to make your calculator go crazy when you start punching in the numbers. Here's an example: Say you lose a customer who traditionally spends only $5 a week in your place...

Targeting the New Professional Woman: How to Market and Sell to Today's 57 Million Working Women.
June 22, 1994... To compete in today's competitive marketplace it is essential for a company to market and sell successfully to women. With a new, insightful approach to marketing in the 90s, Targeting the New Professional Woman not only addresses one of the key...

Financial Freedom Without Sacrifice.
June 22, 1994... Now, more than ever, your financial success depends more on what you know than how hard you work. Ironically, in a world where we make dozens of financial decisions every week, we are not taught how to manage our money. The result is that most...

Fast Lane.
June 22, 1994... Learn how to master the information superhighway and compete in today's business world with Fast Lane, a collection of 21 articles from the University of Western Ontario's Business Quarterly magazine. Topics include managing the information...

Mobile Computer WorkCenter. (Evaluation)
June 22, 1994... Ergotron Inc. introduces a portable workstation designed for computer mobility in manufacturing, assembly and medical environments. The Mobile WorkCenter organizes the CPU, monitor, keyboard, and peripherals in a self-contained centre on wheels...

"The Speakeasy Tapes." (Evaluation)
June 22, 1994... The next time you sit staring at those 3 x 5 index cards, hoping for inspiration to strike before your next speech, you might want to reach for The Speakeasy Tapes. Robert Shelley, the man who created The Speakeasy Tapes has been putting words...

"Staying Fit at the Computer." (Evaluation)
June 22, 1994... This new instructional video tape can help people avoid common physical problems related to working at the computer. In Staying Fit at the Computer, Rick Shields, Ph.D. offers a combination of posture and work-positioning guidelines, stretching...