scholarly journals The Role of Workplace Contests in New Zealand

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rupert Tipples
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Major Part ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Documentary Sources

Contests have played a major part in New Zealand's economic development since colonisation. They are part of the New Zealand psyche. After defining contests, this paper discusses the range and place of contests in economic development and the underlying theoretical concepts. How contests are used, operate in practice, and their benefits, are discussed by means of case studies based on both documentary sources and participant's accounts. The setting up and operation of contests is considered, together with the part played the various stakeholders in any particular contest. Conclusions are drawn on the features needed to prolong their usefulness and longevity.

scholarly journals The role of science in setting water resource use limits: case studies from New Zealand

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 844-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.H. Snelder ◽  
H.L. Rouse ◽  
P.A. Franklin ◽  
D.J. Booker ◽  
N. Norton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Resource Use

scholarly journals Small and Medium Enterprises: Importance for the Kosovo Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 215-221
Author(s):  
Afrim Loku ◽  
Nadire Loku ◽  
Naim Baftiu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
International Institutions ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Scientific Contribution ◽  
Documentary Sources ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
National Economies

This study aims to broaden the understanding of the importance of SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) for the economy of Kosovo, especially in terms of economic development, labor market and innovation. The study was conducted through analysis of documentary sources such as relevant reports of national and international institutions as well as relevant scientific papers. The scientific contribution of this study is theoretical and aims to help researchers of the field for an expanded understanding of SMEs over national economies. This study provides a concise framework of important elements on the economic impact of SMEs on Kosovo's economy. Examination of available data has shown that the SME sector plays a crucial role for the Kosovo economy. The key role of SMEs was emphasized in terms of overall value generated and the labor market while innovation remains a challenge to be addressed by stakeholders

Proposed Explanations of Theoretical Concepts of Local Rural Development

2020 ◽  
pp. 105-146
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Strategic Orientation ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Rural Regions ◽  
Developmental Approach ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Theoretical Concepts

In Chapter 4, the author profiled and illustrated rural regions as a potential peripheral economy. The specific context is looking at the use of this theory in a complex way by upgrading these regions innovatively in order to significantly contribute to economic development through dynamic developmental operations and strategic orientation of their businesses. Analyzed and compared are concepts and regions in terms of mutual cooperation, growth, and leadership role of founders. The chapter is concerned with making the first steps in the process of developing consistent concepts of local rural development for overcoming an alienated and peripheral economy. The developmental approach has, from the beginning, been that the concepts concerning rural development and the great potential of entrepreneurship are in a continuous process of advancement, and that one may have to start with ideas that are merely some sort of improvement over what has thus far been available to go on from there to ideas that are more profound.

scholarly journals Self Help, Sunlight and a Modern Chair: Considering Auckland’s historic signage as a heritage object

2020 ◽  
pp. 69-93
Author(s):  
Caroline Powley
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Personal Narratives ◽  
Place Identity ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
Visual Narrative ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Commercial Enterprise

Cities are an ever-changing space, filled with commerce and community. Signage plays a strong role in the visual narrative of the urban environment. It creates a constant visual hum, a street level monologue of promotion, identification and direction. Commercial signs are designed to serve and improve business. So, what role could an old, fading or non-functioning piece of signage possibly play in our neoliberal capitalist society? From a designer’s perspective, there’s a lot to like—the craftsmanship, the idiosyncrasies of a hand-generated pieceof typography, the sense of nostalgia for a time before globalisation and brand guidelines took over. Looking at historic signs from a broader context they also represent an “intricate urban history.”1 They speak of the changing face of commercial enterprise, social values and cultural expression. Even when they no longer serve their original semantic role of commercial promotion, they “accumulate rich layers of meaning. They no longer merely advertise, they are valued in and of themselves. They become icons.”2 The semiotic function of an historic sign shifts to a new role—signifying notions of survival, continuity and loss. They also feed into our complex personal narratives of place, identity and community.3 These multiple and interwoven values can form the cultural significance of historic signs. Despite this recognisable value, historic signage tends to fall through the gaps of heritage practice and legislation in New Zealand. This paper offers a set of case studies that represent a range of possible outcomes for historic signs, when they exist outside a system of heritage management. I propose six categories for framing the case studies: remain, repair, regenerate, relocate, replace and remove. These examples are combined with a broader reflection on the value of historic signage and an overview of relevant heritage practice in New Zealand. The intention is to encourage reflection on the possible heritage significance of historic signage and our current approach to assessment, scheduling and conservation.

The Role of Local and Regional Institutions

2014 ◽  
pp. 112-121
Author(s):  
John Tomaney
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Local Institutions ◽  
Economic Wealth ◽  
Major Field ◽  
Regional Institutions ◽  
New Thinking

This chapter explores the ways in which regions that are remote from the main concentrations of economic wealth and power can achieve development in a high cost environment. The role of effective institutions in creating the conditions for economic development has become a major field of scholarship. Recently, these insights have been applied to the urban and regional scale. This chapter pays particular attention to the role that regional and local institutions play in shaping patterns of economic performance, especially in high cost environments. The chapter examines ways in which this new thinking is informing regional policy. It provides some case studies of regions that have succeeded in the high cost environment of Europe. It concludes by stressing the importance of effective and adept local and regional institutions in ensuring the prosperity of cities and regions.

scholarly journals “Making Connections”: Insights into Relationship Marketing from the Australasian Stock and Station Agent Industry

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-448
Author(s):  
Simon Ville
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Market Research ◽  
Customer Relationships ◽  
Primary Industry ◽  
Business Services ◽  
Rural Business ◽  
Recent Origin

Relationship marketing has received little attention from business historians who have favored the study of branding, associational advertising, market research, and the role of marketing agencies, particularly in relation to modern consumer manufacturing. Although the term relationship marketing is of recent origin, we analyze its practice under a different guise, “connections,” over several centuries: we draw on the extensive archival evidence of a rural business services industry in Australia and New Zealand. Relationship marketing's emphasis upon close and enduring individual customer relationships mitigated uncertainty of performance and behaviour, on both sides of the transaction, created by a long and geographically extended supply chain. The success of these relationships contributed to the primary industry-led economic development of both nations.

scholarly journals Local Authority Responses to Unemployment

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Bevin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Local Authority ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Employment Creation ◽  
Local Employment

This paper examines the initiatives that local authorities in New Zealand have taken since the late 1970s to facilitate the economic development and employment creation in their districts. The paper examines why local authorities have become involved in both issues, the variation across them in both level and range of initiatives, and levels of effectiveness. Several case studies will highlight a number of the opportunities as well as the difficulties involved. The paper concludes that whilst local authorities have attempted to play a constructive and responsible role, there are still a number of unresolved issues concerning their role in local economic development. This paper argues that local authorities should be involved and have the ability to develop and implement programmes to address local employment issues.

scholarly journals The Role of Community Employment Creation: Lessons and Challenges for a New Era

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne De Bruin ◽  
Grant Power ◽  
Shayne Toko
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Employment Creation ◽  
New Era ◽  
Alternative Framework ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Closing The Gaps

This paper takes as its starting point the need for community level action as an immediate step toward 'Closing the Gaps'. The focus is on local employment initiatives underpinned by a broader approach to community development. New Zealand case studies are used to illustrate. The paper examines the development and refinement of an alternative framework - positive spirals of ‘societal capital’. This is differentiated from the concept of social capital. The role of the Community Advisor is also discussed. Lessons are drawn for the future.

scholarly journals Shifting the Library Paradigm: The Role of Cultural Intelligence on Tomorrow

2015 ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
David Turnbull ◽  
David Wescombe-Down ◽  
Oksana Feklistova ◽  
Katrina Dal Lago
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Consumer Culture ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
New South ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Defined Culture

This paper explores the role of cultural intelligence within libraries. Presentations were given by David Turnbull and David Wescombe-Down. David Turnbull defined culture and cultural change and discussed the importance of cultural intelligence for theological librarians. David Wescombe-Down continued the discussion and focused on the importance of coping with change and the need for effective communication to manage change correctly within an organization. To gain an understanding of cultural intelligence within a library setting, Oksana Feklistova and Katrina Dal Lago, facilitated a discussion with conference participants using case studies relating to generational and technological change and consumer culture. The participants discussed the case studies in small groups and answers were shared amongst all participants. The two following papers explore the ethnic perspective of multiculturalism, Gavin Glenn from Camden Theological Library in New South Wales, and Judith Bright from John Kinder Theological Library in New Zealand. Gavin and Judith discussed their experiences within the context of their libraries.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document