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The influence of selected factors on perceptions of the general public regarding services provided by medical practitioners

Tait, M.; van Eeden, S.M.; Tait, M. - In: Management Decision 41 (2003) 3, pp. 262-266

The South African medical fraternity is existing within an increasingly turbulent environment, characterised by … fraternity exits. The medical profession exists within the ambit of services marketing. Attempts to improve the service delivery … should be studied within this framework. Medical doctors are in short supply and complaints regarding the services provided …

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Perceptions of senior managers toward knowledge‐sharing behaviour

Lin, Hsiu‐Fen; Lee, Gwo‐Guang - In: Management Decision 42 (2004) 1, pp. 108-125

Senior managers have shown an increasing interest in understanding and encouraging knowledge‐sharing behaviour in their organizations. However, very few empirical studies have examined senior managers’ perceptions of knowledge‐sharing behaviour. This study used Ajzen's theory of planned...

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The influence of managers' characteristics and perceptions in strategic alliance practice

Pansiri, Jaloni - In: Management Decision 43 (2005) 9, pp. 1097-1113

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a linkage between strategic alliance practice and managerial cognitive base with a view to understanding alliance dynamics better. Findings – Brings together two streams of management literature (cognitive base and strategic alliances) in...

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Managers' opinions: reality or fiction

Valle Santos, M.; García, M. Teresa - In: Management Decision 44 (2006) 6, pp. 752-770

Purpose – The current work aims to study the discrepancies that arise between the observed stimulus and the perception … managers' opinions is also the result of a perception process, which undoubtedly entails cognitive biases. Practical … implications – This work examines the cognitive biases that are produced throughout the process of individual perception. Thus, the …

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From strategic fit to customer fit

Santala, Matti; Parvinen, Petri - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 3, pp. 582-601

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to extend the strategic fit discourse by proposing a customer‐based perspective. Design/methodology/approach – The paper develops a conceptual framework based on a theory and literature review. Findings – The paper proposes that, from a customer...

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Common sense in philosophical and scientific perspective

Redekop, Benjamin W. - In: Management Decision 47 (2009) 3, pp. 399-412

philosophers and scientists. Common sense intuitions serve as the basis for making sense of the world: visual perception …

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What matters to managers?

Rahbek Pedersen, Esben; Neergaard, Peter - In: Management Decision 47 (2009) 8, pp. 1261-1280

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse how managers in a multinational corporation (MNC) experience corporate social responsibility (CSR); the concept, the reasons for dealing with it, and its integration in everyday practices. Moreover, the paper aims to discuss how the alignment...

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Putting AIM in context

Wensley, Robin - In: Management Decision 47 (2009) 9, pp. 1476-1484

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to critically review the relationship between management research and practice particularly in the UK. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of an historical survey of initiatives and different conceptual approaches. Findings – The...

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Environmental scanning

Ramón Oreja‐Rodríguez, Juan; Yanes‐Estévez, Vanessa - In: Management Decision 48 (2010) 2, pp. 260-276

Purpose – This paper aims to propose a method for the longitudinal analysis of the environment considering both firms' and environmental variables. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on a sample of firms in Canary Islands (Spain) for 2000 and 2003. Managerial perceptions are...

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Is the magic of “feel good” and “look great” at Giordano still working?

Saxena, Ravindra P.; Khandelwal, Pradeep K. - In: Management Decision 48 (2010) 3, pp. 440-455

Purpose – This paper aims to present the strategic moves and success story of a company which started its operations as a small manufacturer of casual clothing in the 1970s and is now recognized as one of the world's most renowned apparel retail brands. Design/methodology/approach – The...

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