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Developing in‐company research: a French review of observation strategies

Arnaud, Gilles - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 2, pp. 101-115

Looks at the changes in management science methodology brought about by other fields of knowledge and how this has …. Develops a set of prerequisites for in‐company observation which are capable of providing valid insights for management …

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The Measurement of Group Process and Effectiveness in Educational and Work Settings

Banner, David K.; LaVan, Helen; Drehmer, David - In: Management Decision 29 (1991) 5

What is the best way to formulate a task group for optimal participation? Four hypotheses, which could affect a group process interaction are tested by a survey of MBA students. The major process variable appears to be length of time studying, implying that the more time individuals are exposed...

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The business school in a busy world

Wild, Ray - In: Management Decision 33 (1995) 9, pp. 17-23

Discusses management education and development – and in particular the role of business schools. Outlines some personal … describe evolution to date and to set the scene for the future. Examines certain aspects of future business school development …

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Open source development: a hybrid in innovation and management theory

Ulhøi, John P. - In: Management Decision 42 (2004) 9, pp. 1095-1114

This paper addresses innovations based on open source or non‐proprietary knowledge. Viewed through the lens of private property theory, such agency appears to be a true anomaly. However, by a further turn of the theoretical kaleidoscope, we will show that there may be perfectly justifiable...

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An overview of continuous improvement: from the past to the present

Bhuiyan, Nadia; Baghel, Amit - In: Management Decision 43 (2005) 5, pp. 761-771

Purpose – To provide an overview of the history, evolution, and existing research on continuous improvement. Design …

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Managerial cognition, action and the business model of the firm

Tikkanen, Henrikki; Lamberg, Juha‐Antti; Parvinen, Petri - In: Management Decision 43 (2005) 6, pp. 789-809

and evolution of a firm and built a synthesis that describes the different components of a business model. Findings – The … offers new insights into the functions and evolution of firms and will be of interest to both researchers and practising …

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Social entrepreneurship – a new look at the people and the potential

Thompson, John; Alvy, Geoff; Lees, Ann - In: Management Decision 38 (2000) 5, pp. 328-338

Considers the crucial role of private sector social entrepreneurship in the context of a state welfare system stretched beyond its means. Defines social entrepreneurship, recounts a number of key points from relevant research projects, reflects upon current developments and initiatives,...

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Cladistics as historiography: part II – the phylogeny of automotive assembly

Leseure, Michel J. - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 6, pp. 603-613

This second part of the paper presents in more detail the phylogenetic model of automotive assembly factories used in the first part of the paper. The key organizational species and their mutual relationships are described with an emphasis on the speciation points. This paper is purely descriptive.

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Organization design: the continuing influence of information technology

Clay Dibrell, C.; Miller, Thomas R. - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 6, pp. 620-627

catalyst in the development of new forms of organizational structures. The article draws a historical linkage between the …

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Tourism in Africa’s economic development: policy implications

Dieke, Peter U.C. - In: Management Decision 41 (2003) 3, pp. 287-295

development. It does this by examining the nature of tourism development and identifying problems that have inhibited this … mobilization of strategic resources. It concludes that successful tourism development in Africa is predicated on attention to a … range of issues such as clear tourism development objectives, integration of these into national plans, local involvement …

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