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The network construct in entrepreneurship research: a review and critique

O’Donnell, Aodheen; Gilmore, Audrey; Cummins, Darryl; … - In: Management Decision 39 (2001) 9, pp. 749-760

The network construct is in common usage in entrepreneurship research. However while the increasing use of the … misapplication and inconsistent research findings. Traces the development of the network concept in the two strands of research that … relatively neglected and offers direction for future research which would serve to improve our understanding of the …

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Communication Network Analysis and Dysfunctional Organizational Coalition

Hager Karathanos, Patricia - In: Management Decision 32 (1994) 9, pp. 15-19

Reviews theory on coalition formation and what it might mean to a manager in an organization. Defines coalition, for the purpose of the discussion, as a means‐oriented alliance among groups or individuals who differ in goals. Proposes that a theoretic understanding of coalitions, coupled with...

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Network position and cooperation partners selection strategies for research productivity

Liu, Chih-Hsing(Sam) - In: Management Decision 53 (2015) 3, pp. 494-511

network position to acquire knowledge and information for generate research productivity. Specifically, this paper argues that … moderating role in research productivity generation process. The robustness tests were also provided. Design … strengths and research productivity. Research limitations/implications – The empirical results are derived from a sample of …

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Alliance management capability: the roles of alliance control and strength of ties

Mamavi, Olivier; Meier, Olivier; Zerbib, Romain - In: Management Decision 53 (2015) 10, pp. 2250-2267

observation of 4,242 alliances. Findings – This research identifies two determinants of the success of alliance management. First …

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A brand-based perspective on differentiation of green brand positioning

Wang, Hui-Ju - In: Management Decision 55 (2017) 7, pp. 1460-1475

seven peripheral brands with low-positioning distinctiveness. Research limitations/implications The results contribute to … offer strategic positioning information for green brand practitioners. Originality/value This research contributes to the … literature in three ways. First, this research is a first attempt to offer a brand-based perspective on differentiation of green …

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With a little help from my friends

Intindola, Melissa; Weisinger, Judith; Gomez, Claudia - In: Management Decision 54 (2016) 10, pp. 2562-2586

possible research directions that would provide rigor to the field of collaboration. Design/methodology/approach The authors …

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Evangelism of great works in management

Beu, Danielle S.; Leonard, Nancy H. - In: Management Decision 42 (2004) 10, pp. 1226-1239

This paper explores how great ideas become “great works”. The paper explores the process used by Frederick Taylor to “spread the gospel” of scientific management – one of management's great works. The paper takes this example, dissects it and applies current theory and models to...

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Managing paradox in a world of knowledge

Murphy, Peter; Pauleen, David - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 6, pp. 1008-1022

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to argue that the successful management of creative employees in organisations that rely extensively on the development of intellectual capital must incorporate new thinking to manage the inevitable paradoxical situations that arise in such contexts....

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Trade from the ground up

Duke, Allison; Long, Charla - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 8, pp. 1320-1330

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is two‐fold. First, a case study is presented that examines a model of agricultural development created by Healing Hands International (HHI) as one answer to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization call to reduce world hunger in half by 2015....

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The myths of empowerment through information communication technologies

McLean, Rachel; Oliver, Paul G.; Wainwright, David W. - In: Management Decision 48 (2010) 9, pp. 1365-1377

). Research limitations/implications – In many spheres of the music industries this “empowerment” does not appear to be realised … culture” focusing on independent musicians and the music industries. It raises issues for further research in this area. …

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