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An alternative methodology for formulating an operations strategy: the case of BTC‐Egypt

Ibrahim, Sherwat E. - In: Management Decision 48 (2010) 6, pp. 868-893

Purpose – This study seeks to present a structured methodology that can be used to develop an operations strategy for the IT service sector in developing countries that would in turn help to increase strategic fit. Design/methodology/approach – In this constructive case study for BTC‐Egypt...

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Exclusive value and the pricing of services

Groth, John C. - In: Management Decision 33 (1995) 8, pp. 22-29

The exclusive value principle is one important factor determining the value of the service to the customer. High margins often result from the customer′s perceptions of “exclusive value”. Success depends on understanding and making decisions within the context of the customer′s psychic...

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Cracking the code of business

Emiliani, M.L. - In: Management Decision 38 (2000) 2, pp. 60-79

Large public companies restructure themselves on a regular basis with the primary goals of achieving better financial performance and demonstrating responsiveness to shareholder interests. However, it is well know that such discontinuities typically result in great stress and confusion amongst...

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Managers as kings: Shakespeare on modern leadership

Egan, Michael - In: Management Decision 38 (2000) 5, pp. 315-327

Discusses Shakespeare’s Chronicles and their links to organizational behaviour. Highlights lessons from history for those seeking to exercise power successfully and manage both individuals and groups.

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Strategic change leadership

Graetz, Fiona - In: Management Decision 38 (2000) 8, pp. 550-564

primary task of management today is the leadership of organisational change. Seeks to examine the role of leadership in … leading change effectively. Also investigates the view that effective change leadership involves instrumental and charismatic … the importance of blending the charismatic and instrumental dimensions of change leadership. The ability to conciliate and …

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A mathematical logic approach to the shareholder vs stakeholder debate

Emiliani, M.L. - In: Management Decision 39 (2001) 8, pp. 618-622

Uses an innovative approach to analyze the long‐standing claim that companies exist to maximize shareholder value. Five statements supporting this claim are tested using mathematical logic. Each one is found to be false. The community of business theorists, consultants, academics, and...

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Determinants of organisational creativity: a literature review

Andriopoulos, Constantine - In: Management Decision 39 (2001) 10, pp. 834-841

creativity, namely organisational climate, leadership style, organisational culture, resources and skills and the structure and …

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Implementing NAGPRA: the effective management of legislated change in museums

Abraham, Morris; Sullivan, Tim; Griffin, Des - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 1, pp. 35-49

A survey of 19 museums across the USA sought to identify the change processes associated with the effective management of a specific case of legislated change imposed by The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act 1990 (NAGPRA). Interviews were also conducted with a sample of...

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The mutability of charisma in leadership research

Paul, Jim; Costley, Dan L.; Howell, Jon P.; Dorfman, … - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 2, pp. 192-200

history of leadership research. Religious, societal, and organizational phases in the conceptualization of charisma are … identified. The mutability of charisma has extended charismatic leadership theory from the domain of theology to multiple facets … organizational cultures. These pluralistic conceptualizations of leadership and charisma have broadened our understanding of …

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Strategic thinking versus strategic planning: towards understanding the complementarities

Graetz, Fiona - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 5, pp. 456-462

In an environment characterised by flux and uncertainty, a capacity for innovative, divergent strategic thinking rather than conservative, convergent strategic planning is seen as central to creating and sustaining competitive advantage. As the case study of Communications Co. illustrates,...

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