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-connectivity, diversity, self-organisation and politics. These dimensions are discussed drawing... …
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This paper exploits a quasi-experimental setting to estimate the impact that a multi-dimensional group incentive scheme had on branch performance in a large distribution firm. The scheme, which is based on the Balanced Scorecard, was implemented in all branches in one division, but not in another...
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This chapter advocates the good scientific practice of systematic research syntheses in Management and Organizational …
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This paper discusses the theory and evidence behind the logic of business process outsourcing, with a specific focus on human resource outsourcing (HRO). Market analysts project rapid growth in the global market for HRO, from around $30 billion in 2005 to just over $40 billion in 2008. The paper...
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The concept of “vertical architecture” defines the scope of a firm and the extent to which it is open to final and intermediate markets. A firm can make or buy inputs, and transfer outputs downstream or sell them. Permeable vertical architectures are partly integrated and partly open to the...
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The article argues that management fashions can be interpreted as processes of emerging professionalisation around … particular bodies of management expertise. By integrating insights from research on professions and professionalisation …, management fashions are analysed as attempts by specific groups within organisations to establish themselves as professionals …
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others is widespread. In this paper we explore these as one manifestation of the transfer of management practices. We include …
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This essay provides some reflections about the idea and ideal of scholarship in Management and Organization Studies and …
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research. In this paper we seek to build upon the recent call for a more micro, activity-based approach to strategic management …
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reflects persistent differences in performance due, for example, to management. This paper looks at productivity differences …
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