This paper examines the different combinations of the dimensions of strategic orientation at the business unit manager?s level of analysis. It is argued that some of these dimensions are dominant and that certain patterns of these dimensions associate closely with strong business performance....

[Abstract]: German manufacturing companies are expanding their operations to emerging industrial economies such as India. This paper focuses on pay and performance practices in German and Indian automobile manufacturing companies. The differences in perception of sixty four German managers and...

With worldwide sponsorship spending now exceeding US$33 billion, it is essential that sponsorship investments be carefully managed to ensure their effectiveness. In the Australian FMCG industry,sponsorship leveraged packaging (SLP) is widely used to communicate sponsorship arrangements to...

What changes are affecting business education today? How are business schools responding to challenges and opportunities of the contemporary environment? We asked six business school leaders to share their thoughts with our readers. Each is a distinguished business educator and leader. They...

The primary purpose of this research was to establish whether different perspectives on managerial effectiveness could be integrated to derive a common core of skills and characteristics. The different perspectives include management theory, strategic management and international business...