European management in the face of knowledge-driven competition A conference on "European management in the face of knowledge-driven competition" will take place in Porto, Portugal, on 19-21 September 1996.The conference, which is being sponsored by the European Community's specific RTD programme for the training and mobility of research... 19 September 1996 - 19 September 1996 Portugal A conference on "European management in the face of knowledge-driven competition" will take place in Porto, Portugal, on 19-21 September 1996.The conference, which is being sponsored by the European Community's specific RTD programme for the training and mobility of researchers (TMR), aims to promote greater understanding of the problems and possible solutions for improving European competitiveness. Discussion will centre around three themes:- Knowledge of work and workers;- Networks within and between organizations;- The interface of marketing with production.Those interested in presenting a paper at the conference should submit abstracts of their proposed presentations (no more than 200 words in English) by 30 June 1996 at the latest.For further information, please contact:The International OfficeMs. Sue HirdThe Management SchoolLancaster UniversityLancaster LA1 4YXUnited KingdomTel. +44-1524-594064; Fax +44-1524-592652E-mail: s.hird@lancaster.ac.uk
