High Performance Organization (HPO) characteristics indicate why an organization is able to achieve significantly better results than other organizations and these characteristics can facilitate associations to optimize employees’ work outcomes. The independent professional (IP) is an increasingly …

Law, in particular international law, plays an increasingly significant role in todays military operations. In accordance with the principle of the rule of law, States can deploy their armed forces abroad based on a clear legal foundation while the deployed forces must operate within the applicable rules. …

This article focuses on the recent judgment of the Court of Justice, Aranyosi and Caldararu. After conducting a legal analysis on this case, three issues are identified and they are separately discussed in three sections. The aim of this paper is to show the impact of this judgment on public order and …

Psychological problems are common amongst youth who experience problems in multiple area’s of life. Connection to community and social networks is essential in order to treat and resolve mental illness. As it o¥ ers youths the chance to experience positivity and success, improve their self image and …

In many Western welfare states, social work services that have traditionally been provided by paid employees are being replaced by family support, community support, informal networks and volunteering. For the field of social work, it is relevant to know what it matters to beneficiaries whether services …

Background In 2015, Amsterdam became part of the WHO Age Friendly City community, thereby accepting the responsibility to work towards a more age friendly Amsterdam. To study senior citizens’ needs and wishes concerning the age friendliness of their neighbourhood, the municipality asked the Amsterdam …

In this paper we critically assess the attempts of the Amsterdam University of applied Sciences (AUAS) to facilitate social innovation through living labs. These living labs are seen as local innovation milieus with potential to deliver new governance arrangements making it possible to develop context …

“How can AUP IT change their business model, from “project based” to “based on managed services”, to generate better results in the future?”. The managed services business model will uncover more opportunities in the future and ensures the business to stay relevant in the market. Innovation and differentiation …

Veel studenten in het hbo en leerlingen in het vmbo hebben moeite met studerend lezen. Vooral bij het inzetten van strategieën om de studeertaak en de daarbij horende tekst op een zo efficiënt mogelijke manier met elkaar in verband te brengen. Een goede methode om efficiënte strategieën te leren is “reciprocal …

This Report is based on a joined research by PWC and Supply Chain Finance Community to provide insight in the current adoption of Supply Chain Finance, it’s main drivers and perceived succcess/bottlenecks.