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Engendering an innovative culture and maintaining operational balance

Hyland, Paul W.; Beckett, Ronald C.; Reinvention Network - Central Queensland University; University of Western Sydney; … - 2005

two cases studies to highlight some of the benefits of collaboration. The key role of leadership in the two cases is noted … different forms of ownership and governance. Collaboration supported by creative leadership can give small firms a competitive … innovative edge, small businesses seeking to be innovative need to understand the importance of leadership and collaboration …

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Managing innovation through social architecture, learning and competencies : a new conceptual approach

Murray, Peter; Blackman, Deborah A. - Macquarie University; University of Western Sydney; … - 2004

Innovative narratives are represented, at times almost prescribed, in the management literature. While the key to developing competencies is fundamentally linked to many innovative practices and processes, the fundamentals of innovation cannot be separated from values, from learning, from...

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Managerial perceptions of corporate environmentalism : interpretations from industry and strategic implications for organizations

Banerjee, Subhabrata Bobby - RMIT University; University of Western Sydney; College …; … - 2001

Environmental issues are becoming increasingly important in organization theory and practice. Corporate environmentalism is emerging as a process of addressing environmental issues facing business firms. In this paper I examine managerial perceptions of corporate environmentalism and describes...

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Internationalisation strategies for SME's in the decade ahead : are our theories relevant?

Fletcher, Richard; SME-Entrepreneurship Global … - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney - 2008

Purpose- To demonstrate that different theoretical approaches are required for the internationalisation of SME?s. Design/methodology/approach- A comparison is made of existing theories and approaches with the actual behaviour of SME?s findings-The internationalisation of SME?s requires different...

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Innovation in logistic services and the new business model : a conceptual framework

Chapman, R. L.; Soosay, Claudine A.; Kandampully, Jay - University of Western Sydney; University of Queensland; … - 2003

business model, and to utilise the opportunities to innovate and gain market leadership. Through an extensive literature review …

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Innovation in logistic services and the new business model : a conceptual framework

Chapman, R. L.; Soosay, Claudine A.; Kandampully, Jay - University of Western Sydney; University of Queensland; … - 2002

business model, and to utilise the opportunities to innovate and gain market leadership. Through an extensive literature review …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009481968

An empirical examination of performance measurement for managing continuous innovation in logistics

Soosay, Claudine A.; Chapman, R. L. - University of Central Queensland; University of Western …; … - 2006

Performance measurement within organisations identifies areas of a business that need attention and improvement. The measurement and control of logistics performance requires the selection of critical performance measures and the development of information systems to gather required data, report...

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How foresight creates unforeseen futures : the role of doubting

Blackman, Deborah A.; Henderson, Steven - University of Surrey; Southampton Institute; University …; … - 2004

This paper defines foresight as being a mental model about the future and considers the role of foresight in shaping actions and events reflected in imperious, heroic, tragic and chaotic futures (defined within the paper). The paper contends that success in foresight is not about acquiring...

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Building a theory about change in Australian software firms

Rankine, Tim - University of Western Sydney; College of Business; … - 2008

This thesis describes the development of a body of theory explaining why the principals of Australian software firms have difficulty in changing the organizational structures of their businesses. The need for change is predicated on the view that availability of capital is an essential...

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An online system to guide etransforming SMEs

Hol, Ana - University of Western Sydney; College of Health and Science; … - 2009

Throughout the centuries, business lives have been changing and modifying. Each era in history brought new needs, demands and requirements. During the Agricultural era land and tools played important roles, while during the Industrial era machines and factories played a dominant role in shaping...

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