There is a substantial empirical data base suggesting that increases in organizational size and complexity tend to be accompanied by decreases in strict economic efficiency. There has, however, been no attempt to provide a generalized explanation for these results, or to asses their...

Purpose – A growing number of companies are measuring the sustainability performance of their businesses. Some companies are using pre-existing sustainability indicator systems to assess their performance. Other companies are looking beyond measurement of impacts to create their own system of...

I: A Technical Perspective on Strategic Management Requirements -- 1: Sources of the Strategic Management Challenge -- 2: Alternative Approaches to Strategic Readiness -- II: Modern Strategic Planning/Positioning Platforms -- 3: Structured Strategic Contingency Planning -- 4:...

With continued concerns regarding the use of fossil fuels and energy security, there is increasing interest in biofuels. However, owing to worries over the use of agricultural feedstocks for biofuel, forest biomass as a feedstock has been investigated for some time and appears to be a promising...

Purpose – A growing number of companies are measuring the sustainability performance of their businesses. Some companies are using pre‐existing sustainability indicator systems to assess their performance. Other companies are looking beyond measurement of impacts to create their own system...