CMA Management articles from May 2002

CMA Management archives from May 2002

Harnessing human potential. (From the Editor).(contents)
May 1, 2002... After months of debate surrounding exactly what the financial markets are doing, there finally seems to be a consensus. Despite the Enron scandal and various other investigations involving questionable business practices, bullish expectations...

Inside Out. (Personal Growth and Security).
May 1, 2002... The objective of this book is to help individuals improve their selling skills by combining them with performance qualities. Inside Out teaches the advantages of being guided by a positive life plan, why self-directed motivation is more...

Insurance Logic: Risk management strategies for Canadians. (Personal Growth and Security).
May 1, 2002... In their new book, Insurance Logic, Moshe Arye Milevsky and Aron A. Gottesman use risk management to show readers how to protect their capital, explaining the best moves to make with each type of insurance. The book sets out to help readers...

Building Media Relationships. (Personal Growth and Security).
May 1, 2002... For companies that want to build credibility and generate positive media coverage, Building Media Relationships offers a comprehensive introduction to this challenging discipline. It provides companies with the tools and techniques they need to...

Investors' complaints on the rise. (News and Views).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... According to Canada's securities commissions, the number of complaints filed by investors with regulatory authorities is on the rise across Canada. In most instances, these complaints arise after a breakdown in the investor-financial advisor...

U of M's Economics department ranks among best in world. (News and Views).(University of Montreal)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The University of Montreal's Economics department ranked first among French-speaking departments in the world and second overall in Canada. It ranked 26th among 200 similar departments worldwide, making it the top francophone economics...

Accounting and finance starting salaries expected to rise. (News and Views).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Compensation for accounting and finance professionals will rise slightly over 2001 levels, according to the recently released Robert Half and Accountemps 2002 Salary Guide. Starting salaries for financial professionals in Canada are expected to...

Reader survey provides insight on CMAs' Management responsibilities, information interests. (News and Views).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Late last year, CMA Management completed a comprehensive reader profile survey, aimed at identifying current trends in readership of the magazine and the professional and personal activities of CMAs. A total of 1,153 surveys were submitted: 600...

New software. (News and Views).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Visit www.managementmag.com for more information on the following software packages: * Interface's InterAction 4.5 client relationship management (CRM) solution. * Choice Technologies' Professional Choice Time & Billing for Windows,...

High Tech: Global alliance for integrated e-business. (Rants and Raves).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... IBM and Navision have announced a new global alliance to' deliver affordable, integrated e-business solutions to growing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The agreement will combine IBM's eServer products with Navision software,...

Mental fitness at work: Keeping emotions at an even keel can be difficult, but doing so is a vital element of productivity and profitability. (Career Intelligence).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... People spend a great deal of time and money on physical fitness but sometimes neglect their mental fitness. Yet mental fitness is a critical component of work performance. Recent research substantiates that emotional intelligence is a bigger...

Emerge stronger from economic turbulence: Weathering economic challenges is never simple, but strong leadership can make it a lot easier. (Management Trends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... In uncertain times, business leaders must remember that they can't control the economy. But, with strong leadership, they can influence the performance of their organizations. By following the points below you can create a more efficient,...

Inventory management is what counts: Rolls-Royce Montreal remedies a difficult situation. (Business Strategies).
May 1, 2002... When you hear the name Rolls-Royce, your first reacdon may be to think of British luxury cars, but in fact, that division no longer even belongs to the RollsRoyce PLC group of companies. The international manufacturer of land, marine and...

Managing knowledge assets: The cure for an ailing structure.
May 1, 2002... There is no single method for solving operational problems, but a growing number of companies are embracing systematic knowledge sharing as part of the solution In today's challenging business climate, many organizations find it difficult...

Sound leadership: CMAs demonstrate how to succeed with innovation and style.(Certified Management Accountants)
May 1, 2002... They work in various industries and come from all walks of life, yet today's CMA leaders have one thing in common: they use creativity and innovation to identify and nurture key synergies throughout their organizations. Their enthusiasm and...

Coaching your stars to be leaders.
May 1, 2002... Exceptional talent in any organization needs to be fostered as well as rewarded Keeping the work environment flexible and training talented employees for larger roles can only help a company blossom. Are there enough stars in your...

Laying down the law: Legal agreements offer the support you need in important business transactions. Cover your legal vulnerabilities so you can keep building your business without the fear of legal liability.
May 1, 2002... Legal agreements give businesses the power to reduce corporate risks. Although they may appear to create an atmosphere of distrust, legal agreements are there to protect everyone 's interests. What risks could your company face? Consider the...

Service drives a new program: For over 20 years, Xerox had a customer service plan that it felt could drive its organization forward. A new economic environment changed its customers. Now it's changing the company.
May 1, 2002... Multi-national corporations face certain unique chalwhen it comes time to change gears or begin new initiatives. The secret appears to be to simplify processes and goals, make sure that everyone is held accountable for the initiative, and...

Flying high: CMA Patricia Kennedy scans for calm economic skies as chair of ATAC. (Profile).
May 1, 2002... While she's not a pilot per se, CMA Patricia Kennedy has nonetheless earned her wings as chief operating officer of the Pacific Flying Club, one of Canada's largest flight training centres. And, building on a decade of management experience...

The New Investment Frontier: A guide to exchange traded funds for Canadians. (Book Review).
May 1, 2002... As a rule, Canadians are slow to embrace new trends. But once they catch on, they go the whole nine yards. That has been the case with exchange traded funds (ETFs), those novel, homegrown, hybrid investment gems that are built like mutual funds...

Strategic performance measurement in the new millennium: Fitting Web-based initiatives into a company's balanced scorecard is critical. Here is a guide on how to do it. (Information Technology).
May 1, 2002... Business performance measurements have evolved as businesses have expanded their key processes to include Web-based capabilities. For the past half-century, organizations have identified, examined, and analyzed financial and non-financial...

A doctor in the house: Travelling with your own medical kit can keep you healthy and ready for business. (Business Travel).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... It's a scene you don't want to repeat. It's 3 a.m. and you're lying in a hotel room bed in an exotic, faraway city. You're there on business and have an important meeting later that day. The previous evening, you joined local business...

An ear to the ground: CCRA calls on client groups for input on how it does business. (Government Issues).(Canada Customs and Revenue Agency improves service through client communication)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) is looking for input from clients on how it can improve its operations and services. The CCRA's mission is to promote compliance with Canada's tax, trade and border laws through communication,...

Critical stats: The UNESCO Institute for Statistics opens its doors in Montreal. (Global View).
May 1, 2002... The Director-General of UNESCO, Koichiro Matsuura, recently opened the offices of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) on the Universite de Montreal campus. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics is the UN depository for global statistics in...