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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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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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Hold that plane! : airport innovation driven by privatisation

Chapman, R. L.; Zakrzewski, Dorothea - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2008

The airport business is more competitive with substantial increased returns and performance. If we think of the airport as an organisation initially designed to deliver value for key stakeholders and their customers, the privatisation of an airport generates a radical change in the overall...

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Introduction : innovation and strategy : where to from here?

Chapman, R. L. - University of Western Sydney; College of Business; … - 2002

Introduction: Articles in this Special Issue were first presented at the World Innovation and Strategy Conference (WISC98) in Sydney, Australia in late 1998. Outstanding contributions that included a strong emphasis on technological issues or the management of technology were selected from over...

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