This report offers a comprehensive research rationale for a transition from a manual, Excel-based Quality Management System (QMS) to an automated, web-based one called Bizzmine, at De Ruyter Training & Consultancy. The research aims at key operational inefficiencies, including data integrity problems, …

This study examines the relationship between political contributions and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measures in US firms. Using data from LSEG Workspace (2010–2023), we implement GMM-SYS estimation to analyze the impact of corporate political donations on ESG metrics. Our results show …

This study addresses the role of innovation in the relationships among exploration, exploitation, ambidexterity, and performance. Through a systematic literature review and meta-analysis (including 330 studies with 1,034 correlations), we challenge the assumption that exploration, exploitation, and ambidexterity …

Purpose – Organizations increasingly call for teamwork when working on challenges such as implementing new technologies or creating innovations. Teams require team leaders who analyze the situations at hand. This study explores team leaders’ mental representations of such situations and their decisions …

My thesis examines the factors influencing employee performance at Limpopo-Lipadi, focusing on leadership, motivation, training, work environment, and cultural influences. Through qualitative research, I identify operational and cultural challenges and propose a performance appraisal system tailored …

Urban areas, particularly those surrounding universities, can present promising opportunities for small food businesses due to the high concentration of students seeking convenient and affordable lunch options. In Augsburg, Germany, Feinkost Glück, a family-run delicatessen and catering company, has …

Our planet’s weather patterns are changing, plastic pollution is increasing, economic volatility and social inequality are rising globally, and supply chains are becoming more unstable due to the overuse of vital resources. With its global reach and influence, the hospitality industry has the potential …

Information problem solving skills are vital for academic success, yet many higher education students struggle with effective information processing. While previous research broadly addresses information literacy, little is known about the specific factors that influence students' processing abilities. …

Information problem solving skills are vital for academic success, yet many higher education students struggle with effective information processing. While previous research broadly addresses information literacy, little is known about the specific factors that influence students’ processing abilities. …

Small and medium-sized production companies face many challenges in decision making about planning, maintenance, and other operational processes due to challenges of high variety in customer demand, configurations of the production processes, technologies used and so on. Operation Digital Twinning is …