Inside the disaster industry

Article Abstract:

Many different kinds of companies provide services during disasters. Some of these companies are small manufacturers who take opportunities to provide their products when the need arises. Other companies have relief and development agencies as their main clients. These companies can move goods rapidly to the disaster location, extend credit and obtain hard-to-find items.

Service Industries, Industry Overview, Services, Marketing, Corporations, Services industry, Disaster relief

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Measure it, manage it and meet your goals

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Performance measurement systems should encourage employees to increase their productivity. A system should begin with overall corporate goals followed by department goals which are linked to the corporate goals. Performance goals should be clear and attainable. Education, coaching and tracking of progress should complete the system.

Psychological aspects, Work measurement

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Web rockers change the tune

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Bands can produce and promote their music without the support of major recording companies because of the Internet and inexpensive digital recording technology. Bands will not have to tour if they do not want to and other bands can afford to quit their day jobs sooner than they could before.

Entertainers & entertainment groups, Musical Groups and Artists, Concert & Other Artists & Producers, Entertainment industry, Sound recording industry, Recording industry

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