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Executives’ predisposition for planning in an emerging country environment

Koufopoulos, Dimitrios N. - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 6, pp. 584-595

features: the chief executive officer and the planning activities adopted by Greek firms. The study attempts first, to describe … and identify the CEO’s characteristics, opinions, and predisposition towards planning, and second, to illustrate the … strategic planning process in Greece. The paper argues that country environments in transition may have a profound effect on …

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Strategic planning in SMEs – some empirical findings

Stonehouse, George; Pemberton, Jonathan - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 9, pp. 853-861

concepts and the practical realities of strategic planning. While there are strong indications of business planning among the … are only a few instances where the recognised tools of strategic management appear to play a role in planning, the …

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Retailing and the Importance of Micro‐Locational Linkages

Brown, Stephen - In: Management Decision 27 (1989) 5

Success in retailing depends heavily on location. Retailers do better if their shops/stores are situated adjacent to complementary or competitive establishments. This article presents the results of a survey of the micro‐locational perceptions of traders in the centre of a major British City.

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Banking Technology: Improving its Potential through Better Management

Takac, Paul F.; Singh, C.P. - In: Management Decision 30 (1992) 5

, technological change must be carefully planned and managed and integrated with business planning. Technology′s role has increased …

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What You Always Wanted to Know about Marketing Strategy...But Were Too Confused to Ask

McDonald, Gael; Roberts, Christopher - In: Management Decision 30 (1992) 7

An examination of marketing terms and strategies with copious case histories and examples of firms who have become market leaders in their field or (in some instances) have had their fingers burnt. Concludes by looking at strategic decision making and marketing as a means to gain reasonable...

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Financial Information, Risk, and Share Value

Groth, John C; Nixon, Clair J. - In: Management Decision 30 (1992) 7

Technology offers great opportunities to firms. Successfully bringing the benefits of technology to market and realizing favourable returns requires a careful balance and management of a host of factors. The critical test of such efforts occurs where and when technology “meets the market”,...

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Streamline Your Plan Process

Sokol, Reuben J. - In: Management Decision 32 (1994) 2, pp. 41-48

To meet complex global challenges, executives face key challenges to set effective strategic visions. Too often the long‐term plan itself becomes a lengthy process, thus delaying reaching tangible results. Executives can get bogged down co‐ordinating a plan for many diverse parts and...

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Market Entry Strategy for Italy (Crown Berger)

Vignali, Claudio; Tarry, Alan - In: Management Decision 32 (1994) 3, pp. 11-18

Italy is a complex market, different in many ways from the ordered calm of Northern Europe. With a rapidly developing distribution infrastructure – particularly at the retail level – the market for paints is changing quickly. Examines the threats and opportunities this presents as they apply...

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The application of Piercy and Morgan’s dimensions of marketing planning

Harris, Lloyd C. - In: Management Decision 34 (1996) 3, pp. 35-40

planning. Appraises and elucidates analytical, behavioural and organizational dimensions of planning. In order to demonstrate … the usefulness of the model and clarify the concepts, applies each of the dimensions of planning to a case study …

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Reporting for strategic control

Flitman, Andrew - In: Management Decision 34 (1996) 3, pp. 62-71

planning cycle. At that time a review is made of the progress to strategic goals. What is needed, however, is a reporting tool …

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