Australian Journal of Management articles from August 2001

Australian Journal of Management archives from August 2001

Economic Strategies for a Prosperous and Fair Society.
August 1, 2001... This collection of papers has two purposes: first, to `audit' current Australian economic performance; and second, to identify areas where new or additional policy is needed or where practice might be augmented. It is addressed to both...

The Intangible Economy and Australia.(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... 1. Introduction Australia began the century with living standards amongst the highest in the world. Its economy was internationally focused. On the anniversary of Federation, Australia is no longer one of the world's leading economies....

The Mystery of Innovation: Aligning the Triangle of Technology, Institutions and Organisation.(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... 1. Introduction In this paper I want to draw together some insights from researchers investigating the sources of firm-level innovation, to provide a basis for understanding the strengths and weaknesses of Australia's national innovation...

Australia Chooses: Venture Capital and a Future Australia.(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... 1. Introduction This paper is written in three sections. In the first section, I attempt an historical perspective of Australian innovation and commercialisation to provide some insight into an apparent disconnect between inventiveness and...

Regional Clustering in Australia.(industry localization)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... 1. Introduction Two seemingly competing tendencies, the globalisation of economic activity and the localisation of industries, have captured the interest of scholars, economic development professionals, and policymakers in recent years....

Management.(economic development)
August 1, 2001... 1. Introduction Among the core capabilities that create competitive strength for a nation, perhaps none is more important but less well understood than management. The importance of having a critical mass of capable managers, and a strong...

Australia's Competitive Advantage: Gaining the Marketing Edge.(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... 1. Introduction The objective of this article is to review the position of marketing in Australia; its past, present and future. It does this with a view to understanding where the discipline can be harnessed to leverage the competitive...

Public Policy and Higher Education.(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... 1. Introduction The main purposes of universities have recently been described in a report of the Commonwealth Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs (Kemp 2000) as: * To inspire and enable individuals to develop their...

Where is the Federation Settlement? Work, Learning and Earning in the Knowledge Economy.
August 1, 2001... 1. Introduction Getting skills once virtually guaranteed better jobs, higher wages and greater economic security. Now that's not quite so straightforward. Australia, like many nations, must struggle with far more complex challenges in...

Can the Political System Sustain the Strategic Conversations Australia Needs?
August 1, 2001... 1. Introduction Responding to a leaked Cabinet submission on possible future funding arrangements for higher education, Prime Minister Howard commented: `We have got to have a capacity in this country to have a sensible discussion about...