This study evaluates the use of critical success factors to manage computer-based information systems (CBISs). The results indicate a strong correlation between performance with respect to the critical success factors and information system effectiveness. Information systems in which high...

Factors critical to successfully managing quality in the food processing industry are identified and include: the role of top management, the role of the quality department, employee relations, training, and process management. Little relationship was found between a factor's importance and firm...

The characteristics of microcomputer usage and the determinants of successful computerization in agribusinesses were assessed. The results indicate that the agribusiness manager can influence the success of the system by becoming personally involved in its development. Organizational and...

Previous research on the effects of strategic planning on firm performance has yielded inconsistent and inconclusive findings. In this study, we use a recently validated measurement model of strategic planning to examine the planning-performance relationship in the California processing tomato...

Research efforts in developing countries often result in the development of new technologies or the adaptation of existing technologies. Traditionally, the technical and economic feasibility of the technologies have been evaluated, but marketing aspects of the products generated have been...

The study evaluates the factors critical to effective quality management in California food processors. The survey results indicate that food processors perform relatively well in terms of the support given by senior management and the role of the quality department. However, the firms perform...

Market segments for fresh produce are developed based on consumer preferences for food safety and other product attributes. Conjoint analysis was used to determine consumer preferences and cluster analysis was used to identify the market segments. The results indicate that a majority of...

This article describes the various approaches used by graduate business schools to internationalize their curricula. Minimum requirements for the international business component are suggested. Elements of the international component including curricula, faculty development, student internships,...