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Management Research Guide

General Management Resources

books & journals
[print & electronic]


General Management Resources

Scholarly peer reviewed articles in the Business Source Complete database published after 1/2000. See this sample search result for: 
TI management n2 theor* and SU management science

Proven Models
Find a wide range of management models by name, author or topic. To access more information fill in the free registration form. 

Australian Government - Business
This helpful web site includes: how to start a business; obtain an ABN; glossary; directory of government and businesses; media releases; taxation, exporting, OH&S and more. Legal

Business.gov  by U.S. Small Business Administration 
Official USA governement website includes "Small Business Guides", "State & Local Info", and topical guides such as e-commerce to occupational safety and health. Also: managing small business credit, and an assessment tool for new businesses, plus links to  USA.gov ;  eGov ;  Regulations.gov ;  White House 

All Business
This commercial American site offers a wide range of resources including how-to articles, business forms, contracts and agreements, expert advice, blogs, business news, business directory listings, product comparisons, business guides, and more.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
Industry surveys, submissions, issue papers, news, industry associations.

CPA Australia   - Corporate Governance
News, tools, resources, feature articles.

Free Management Library  Copyright 1997-2008, Authenticity Consulting, LLC.
An American site where authors are invited to provide access to their papers, books etc.  650+ topics linked to 5000+ items.

Management - Intute Social Sciences:   © 2008 SOSIG.
A comprehensive web site includes: articles, organisations, research projects, education materials, government bodies, reference materials and resource guides.

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Modeling and Decision Support

Scholarly peer reviewed articles - in the Business Source Complete database published after 1/2003. See these sample search results for:
SU decision theory and SU management science
OR this example, which saves time but doesn't find everything on the topic: 
SU decision theory and KW model* and TI decision

Internet Resources

Institute for Manufacturing - Cambridge University
Links to web pages with brief outline of over 75 tools including SWOT, TQM, benchmarking.

GlobalEDGE - Diagnostic tools. © 2001-2008 Michigan State University
View the demo videos of these web based tools complete with descriptive graphics and charts use algorithms to provide solution for your situation. International business focus.

 

Library Catalogue - Subject heading search for:-  Decision Making

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Human Resources

Scholarly peer reviewed articles - in the Business Source Complete database. See these sample search results for:
SU personnel management and (SU job satisfaction or SU quality of work life)
OR:
 ((recruit* n3 employee) or (recruit* n3 personnel)) and (SU selection or SU screening)

workplace.gov.au - Employment & workplace relations for Australians
- Research Statistics
Includes monthly labour market and vacancy statistics, plus research on agreement-making and employee share ownership.  See also - Individuals, Organisations and information by Category or Action.

AHRI Directory - Australian Human Resources Institute
A database of Australia HR businesses and professionals covering categories such as recruitment, human resource management, coaching and training. Also see the AHRI .

Australian Fair Pay Commission
Statutory body responsible for setting and adjusting Federal Minimum Wages. Includes links to pay scales and the work choices website.

Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Anti discrimination laws and employment;  Information for employees / employers; 

Centre for Executive Development   (CED)
An Australian consultancy firm for executive development.

Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency   
Australian government website covering a range of issues, an annual list of EOWA Employer of Choice for Women as well as a link for Research and Resources.

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations 
Includes topics such as: wages, disability and job searching

ILOLEX : Database of International Labour Studies
A library subscription, full-text database, containing ILO documents including; numerous documents concerning human rights, employment policy, working conditions, industrial relations, occupational safety and health, and social security.

Human Resource Management   © 2008 SOSIG.
A comprehensive web site includes: articles, organisations, research projects, education materials, government bodies, reference materials and resource guides.

Infohrm    © 2008
International consultancy company site includes: Workforce Planning, Analysis, and Reporting, strategic consulting, and training services.

Optimum Performance Human Resources Consultants   © 2007
An Australian consultancy firm specialising in Human Resource Metrics

SHRM   Society for Human Resource Management    
Provides a wide range of information for HRM professionals.

Workforce Management     © 1995-2008
A commercial site with lots of industry news and articles.

Workplace Authority  - Australian Government. © Workplace Authority
Advice and information on Australia's workplace relations system for employers and employees. Accepts lodgments of workplace agreements and assesses whether they pass the Fairness Test.

SafeWork  SA    
SafeWork SA is responsible for administering occupational health, safety and welfare and industrial relations laws in South Australia.

Library Catalogue - Subject heading search for Human Resources:-
Click a link below then browse the list (see also previous and next buttons) when you click on a Subject Heading a list of titles is displayed. Use the Sort by:  drop down list to display most recently published records first.

Employee motivation
Occupational training
Personnel management
Supervision of employees
Wages Australia

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Internationalization (Globalization)

 


Scholarly peer reviewed articles - in the Business Source Complete database. See these sample search results for:
"international business" n5 manag* and SU international Business and leadership
OR
"international business" n5 manag* and SU globali*

Internet Resources:

Doing business  ©2008 The World Bank Group
Provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement across 178 countries for making cross-country comparisons.

GlobalEDGE © 2001-2008 Michigan State University
A web-portal providing information on international business,   see also Market Potential Indicators: ranking the market potential of countries

GEM Global Reports -Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
Country reports of global activity summary and full reports are available.

See also my guide to Country Information

Globalization Guide
Arguments for and against globalization with links to supporting websites. And this link specifically for Australia.

A fair globalization - Creating opportunities for all (2004)- International Labor Organization (ILO)
Considers future global governance and international trade agreements, searching for innovative solutions to inequality.

Library Catalogue Subject heading search for International business Management.
Click a link below then browse the list (see also previous and next buttons) when you click on a Subject Heading a list of titles is displayed. Use the Sort by:  drop down list to display most recently published records first.

International business enterprises
International business enterprises Management
International business enterprises--Personnel management
International finance
International Trade
Globalization ++

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Books and Journals

 


Libary journal subscriptions for management online
If a journal you need is not listed here please search the catalogue for your journal title or contact your Research Librarian.
The following is a small sample of the Libraries resources. You should also try a Keyword search in the catalogue for your topic.

Library Catalogue - Subject Heading search for Management:-
Click a link below then browse the list (see also previous and next buttons) when you click on a Subject Heading a list of titles is displayed.

Management
Management Periodicals
Managerial accounting
Organizational behaviour
Corporate culture
Leadership
Executives  and Women Executives
Strategic planning

Use the Sort by:  drop down list to display most recently published records first.
Click on Headings again to go back to the list of Subject Headings.

 

 

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