Nowadays, the final consumer has multiple channels to choose from to buy products. Shopping can be done offline as well as online. Although, multiple stores in the middle segment, such as V&D and Blokker, are in difficulty. More and more businesses are integrating online into their offline businesses, …

Inspired by the recent terrorist attacks in Europe and France, this paper focuses on the consequences of the suspension of the full enjoyment of citizens’ rights and freedoms, as well as the administration of justice in a state of emergency. The research question is: What are the dangers for France when …

The financial advisory industry is constantly changing (KPMG International, 2013; Ernst & Young LLP., 2015; PWC, 2012; Seetharaman, 2015), therefore, there are a number of challenges that will require the attention of advisers in order to provide clients with the best financial advice. As Financial Service …

The academic and professional attention to the large synergies hidden in horizontal collaborations is increasing. This study attempts to address the impact of collaborative transport on transportation lead-time and lead-time variability through empirically investigating a group of SMEs involved in a …

Honours programs are selective programs that offer challenging educational opportunities for talented students who are willing and able to do more than regular programs offer them (Wolfensberger et.al.,2012). For optimal learning, these programs should focus on three dimensions of teaching approaches: …

This article elaborates on this theme of ‘jumping in’. The discussion presented is based on a theoretical framework that is currently being developed (Van den Berg, 2016) for a research programme in the Netherlands, at Aeres Wageningen University of Applied Sciences. This programme aims at enhancing …

Author supplied: Abstract How can you provide health clubs with the possibility of offering innovative and differentiating services in an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing environment? This was the issue raised by the Dutch health club industry, which has grown rapidly in recent years. …

The transition from a fresh water to a saline water system brings many opportunities. By following the concept of the landscape machine, the monoculture can transform into a rich and diverse landscape with ecological and economical values that strengthen each other. A sustainable area with much higher …

Background: The most common reason for caesarean section (CS) is repeat CS following previous CS. Vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) rates vary widely in different healthcare settings and countries. Obtaining deeper knowledge of clinicians’ views on VBAC can help in understanding the factors …

Research into workplace mentoring is principally focussed on predictors and psychosocial and instrumental outcomes, while there is scarcely any in‐depth research into relational characteristics, outcomes and processes. This article aims to illustrate these relational aspects. It reports a co‐constructed …