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Dewhurst, Frank W.; Barber, Kevin D.; Pritchard, Matthew C. - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 5, pp. 418-427

Many organisations, particularly SMEs, are reluctant to invest time and money in models to support decision making. Such reluctance could be overcome if a model could be used for several purposes rather than using a traditional “single perspective” model. This requires the development of a...

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The migration of electronic commerce (EC): from planning to assessing the impact of EC on supply chain

Yen, Benjamin P.‐C.; Ng, Elsie O.S. - In: Management Decision 41 (2003) 7, pp. 656-665

It has been an increasing trend for companies to migrate their businesses onto or publicize themselves on the Internet. Business process reengineering (BPR) is applied to migrate the business processes of the supply chain onto the Web. Such migration may cause some of the processes merged...

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Managing change within IBM's complex supply chain

McLaughlin, Stephen; Paton, Robert A.; Macbeth, Douglas K. - In: Management Decision 44 (2006) 8, pp. 1002-1019

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to report on research to date concerning the creation of a hybrid model for managing performance and decision making with elements of an IBM supply chain. Design/methodology/approach – As part of a wider research programme this paper utilises survey,...

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Downsizing to Improve Strategic Position

Drew, Stephen A.W. - In: Management Decision 32 (1994) 1, pp. 4-11

Planned large scale reductions in head‐count, or down‐sizing, have become commonplace in many industries worldwide. In practice many downsizings fail to achieve desired long‐term results. Presents results of a survey among large Canadian firms which suggests some reasons. Examination of...

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TQM and BPR: symbiosis and a new approach for integration

Lee, Sang M.; Asllani, Arben - In: Management Decision 35 (1997) 6, pp. 409-416

Total quality management (TQM) and business process re‐engineering (BPR) are two management approaches designed to improve organizational performance and quality. Because of the pace, time required, and initiatives for change, TQM and BPR are regarded as two completely different improvement...

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Industry dynamics and strategic positioning in the wireless telecommunications industry: the case of Vodafone Group plc

Dodourova, Mariana - In: Management Decision 41 (2003) 9, pp. 859-870

Examines firm strategic positioning and industry dynamics in the wireless telecommunications industry, and the relationship between the two. The study tracks how a firm adjusts resources and capabilities over time to cope with the shifts affecting its industry. Offers insights on what factors...

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Measuring alliance value and risk

Beth Stanek, Mary - In: Management Decision 42 (2004) 2, pp. 182-204

Alliances have been the focus of research studies often because they offer an attractive alternative to traditional arrangements. With a global economy, rapid product cycles, capital constraints and advances in technology, no one firm has all the capability to maintain and grow market share....

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Teaching management and management educators: some considerations

Carneiro, Alberto - In: Management Decision 42 (2004) 3/4, pp. 430-438

universities, teaching techniques, management educators, and information and communication technologies. Adopting an adequate …

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Reflecting on a TQM‐based university/industry partnership

Henderson, Joan; McAdam, Rodney; Leonard, Denis - In: Management Decision 44 (2006) 10, pp. 1422-1440

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to show how a university‐industry partnership can be used in two key ways. First, to … employees and managers involved in the partnership and the development of TQM in the organisation. Design …/methodology/approach – The paper critiques the partnership between the author's university and a large utility organisation over a four …

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Spotlight on Stuart L. Hart

Powell, Sarah - In: Management Decision 44 (2006) 10, pp. 1476-1484

Purpose – This paper seeks to provide an interview with Professor Stuart Hart discussing how multinational corporations can be a catalyst for a truly sustainable form of global development, solving social and environmental problems while prospering in the process. Design/methodology/approach...

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