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Industry dynamics and strategic positioning in the wireless telecommunications industry: the case of Vodafone Group plc

Dodourova, Mariana - In: Management Decision 41 (2003) 9, pp. 859-870

Examines firm strategic positioning and industry dynamics in the wireless telecommunications industry, and the relationship between the two. The study tracks how a firm adjusts resources and capabilities over time to cope with the shifts affecting its industry. Offers insights on what factors...

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Measuring alliance value and risk

Beth Stanek, Mary - In: Management Decision 42 (2004) 2, pp. 182-204

Alliances have been the focus of research studies often because they offer an attractive alternative to traditional arrangements. With a global economy, rapid product cycles, capital constraints and advances in technology, no one firm has all the capability to maintain and grow market share....

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Teaching management and management educators: some considerations

Carneiro, Alberto - In: Management Decision 42 (2004) 3/4, pp. 430-438

This paper is concerned with some aspects of management education and intends to discuss the relationships among universities, teaching techniques, management educators, and information and communication technologies. Adopting an adequate perspective of the relationship between universities and...

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Reflecting on a TQM‐based university/industry partnership

Henderson, Joan; McAdam, Rodney; Leonard, Denis - In: Management Decision 44 (2006) 10, pp. 1422-1440

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to show how a university‐industry partnership can be used in two key ways. First, to … employees and managers involved in the partnership and the development of TQM in the organisation. Design …/methodology/approach – The paper critiques the partnership between the author's university and a large utility organisation over a four …

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Spotlight on Stuart L. Hart

Powell, Sarah - In: Management Decision 44 (2006) 10, pp. 1476-1484

Purpose – This paper seeks to provide an interview with Professor Stuart Hart discussing how multinational corporations can be a catalyst for a truly sustainable form of global development, solving social and environmental problems while prospering in the process. Design/methodology/approach...

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Developing a qualitative understanding of university‐corporate education partnerships

Ryan, Lindsay - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 2, pp. 153-160

Purpose – Collaborations between universities and industry to develop and deliver customised corporate education programs are increasing. The purpose of this paper is to assist managers to make an informed decision on the structure and approach to their corporate education programs by...

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Intangible economy: how can investors deliver change in businesses?

May Seitanidi, Maria - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 5, pp. 853-865

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to investigate the following issues. Investors traditionally prioritised tangible outcomes (money, land, machinery) in order to protect their financial assets. However, the intangible economy (trust, human resources, information, reputation) that...

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Partnerships for corporate social responsibility

Nijhof, Andre; de Bruijn, Theo; Honders, Hakan - In: Management Decision 46 (2008) 1, pp. 152-167

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to conceptualise the extent to which partnerships with non‐governmental organisations (NGOs) are a necessity for successful efforts of businesses in the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Design/methodology/approach – The main findings are...

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Applying ANP approach to partner selection for strategic alliance

Chen, Sheu‐Hua; Lee, Hong‐Tau; Wu, Yi‐Fen - In: Management Decision 46 (2008) 3, pp. 449-465

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish a mechanism for partner selection via adapting relative weights of criteria according to the priority of motivations for establishing strategic alliance. Design/methodology/approach – The analytic network process (ANP) approach derived from...

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The influence of partner's trust‐commitment relationship on electronic commerce strategic planning

Lai, Jhih‐Ming; Lee, Gwo‐Guang; Hsu, Wei‐Lin - In: Management Decision 47 (2009) 3, pp. 491-507

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of partnership (i.e. partner's trust and commitment) on … electronic commerce strategic planning (ECSP), and the strategic benefits of expanding partnership. Beyond this research … effects on investigations of other attributes of partnership. Practical implications – Top managers and information system …

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