This paper interrogates the internal logic and implementation effectiveness of the “industry – education – research” (I-E-R) integrated talent-supply base as a novel channel of human-resource provision, aiming to efficiently cultivate and deliver suitable personnel for enterprises. Grounded in corporate human-resource development and management, the study synthesis resource-dependence ...

The article provides a comparative analysis of consumer preferences for used B-class cars in China and Belarus. The study identified the main factors that determine the purchase decision: price, brand, age and mileage of the car, political and cultural determinants. The main differences in consumer behavior and car selection criteria were identified.