Sharmin Attaran
Bryant University, Marketing, Faculty Member
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Most poverty is caused by social discrimination and the unequal power distribution that serves to exclude those without power from participating in decisions that affect their lives. To break this “culture of silence” of the poor, we... more
Most poverty is caused by social discrimination and the unequal power distribution that serves to exclude those without power from participating in decisions that affect their lives. To break this “culture of silence” of the poor, we argue for a change in attitudes, relationships, and capacities of researchers focused on subsistence consumers that gives a voice to the poor. This requires an approach that defines the role of the researcher as an agent of social change who engages with marginalized people to strengthen their community's capacity for development.
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Social entrepreneurship has only recently been studied and a comprehensive model of how it works is unknown. This paper presents a case analysis of various international social entrepreneurs to understand how social entrepreneurship... more
Social entrepreneurship has only recently been studied and a comprehensive model of how it works is unknown. This paper presents a case analysis of various international social entrepreneurs to understand how social entrepreneurship opportunity recognition can be mapped and differentiated from commercial entrepreneurship by applying the creativity model of opportunity recognition. The study reveals that social entrepreneurs follow the creative opportunity recognition process, although some stages may include different ...
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Аннотация With fast-to-market pressures and corporate partnerships, teaming has taken an added dimension. Virtual teaming, via the Internet, is sometimes the only way people can work together not only across oceans but also across the... more
Аннотация With fast-to-market pressures and corporate partnerships, teaming has taken an added dimension. Virtual teaming, via the Internet, is sometimes the only way people can work together not only across oceans but also across the deeper divides of corporate boundaries and cultures. The aim of this paper is to discuss the evolution of the virtual teaming and addresses the capabilities of this new management tool. Guidelines to improve the chances of success, and some of the products generating the most interest will be ...
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Аннотация Inefficient paper-based procurement practices cost corporate America billions of dollars every year. But the promise of lower costs of goods and services purchased, lower inventory levels, shorter lead times, and improved... more
Аннотация Inefficient paper-based procurement practices cost corporate America billions of dollars every year. But the promise of lower costs of goods and services purchased, lower inventory levels, shorter lead times, and improved communications has made Web procurement one of the hottest topics of e-commerce. There is no need for traditional client/server technology-one needs only a Web browser. Product information can be called up from an online catalogue and ordering can be done by e-mail. Employees are ...
Abstract: American businesses spent billions of dollars on various re-engineering initiatives in the last decade. Re-engineering efforts have produced a wide range of results. While some companies labeled re-engineering efforts as... more
Abstract: American businesses spent billions of dollars on various re-engineering initiatives in the last decade. Re-engineering efforts have produced a wide range of results. While some companies labeled re-engineering efforts as successful, it was an unfulfilled promise for many. As we enter into the digital age, information technology is playing a principal role in bringing process improvement to the forefront of business management consciousness. This rebirth of re-engineering, called “X-engineering,” is the process of redesigning work ...
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Abstract: In a few years, the Internet has gone from being the communication tool of scientists to a primary route of information exchange for everyone from fashion designers to financial analysts. The Internet and its related services... more
Abstract: In a few years, the Internet has gone from being the communication tool of scientists to a primary route of information exchange for everyone from fashion designers to financial analysts. The Internet and its related services create an interactive working environment for users. Through the Internet, effective collaboration becomes possible whenever, wherever, and with whomever. Recently, there has been a significant growth in collaborative products and services aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. Discusses ...