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EasyJet and Southwest lead the way
In: Strategic Direction 18 (2002) 4, pp. 17-20
The airline industry was dealt a hammer blow by the terrorist attacks on the USA last September. With passenger confidence damaged, many large carriers are facing desperate times. But in among this chaos the low‐cost airlines are proudly flying the flag for air travel. For many large airlines...
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Responding to a major crisis
In: Strategic Direction 39 (2023) 6, pp. 10-12
more novel solutions. Companies become better placed to emerge from the crisis if leaders develop a comprehensive … understanding of the crisis by accurately framing the situation in terms of the threats posed, the predictability of outcomes and …
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Resilience during times of crisis: a study of service firms
In: Strategic Direction 39 (2023) 10, pp. 20-22
with high social capital outperformed other organizations during a global crisis. The impact of social capital on crisis …
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Crisis management
In: Strategic Direction 38 (2022) 3, pp. 33-35
Design: This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Purpose: This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case...
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Smart strategy counts for more than big talk at Palm Inc.
In: Strategic Direction 18 (2002) 5, pp. 4-6
It is a comforting aspect of the business world that the race is not inevitably won by the biggest and meanest kids on the block. Smaller organizations can often compete with and even outwit their larger counterparts through smart strategy. It is this approach that enabled a comparatively small...
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A nameless approach to change
In: Strategic Direction 18 (2002) 6, pp. 9-11
Which of the following would you rather hear in your organization as you sponsor major change? Here we go again! This time, the program of the month is about “intrapreneuring” and “partnering.” Just as with quality, we’ll have a big kick‐off event, where all the bosses show up and...
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Give “baby” enterprises the best start in life
In: Strategic Direction 20 (2004) 2, pp. 22-24
The history of pop music is littered with one‐hit wonders; artists who scored a single success then sank without trace having enjoyed their 15 minutes of fame. A useful parallel can be made with business world. Many companies fail to achieve their potential because they are unable to adapt...
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Keeping score
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 7, pp. 21-23
Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – Scans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest...
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Putting the customer back to the front
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 5, pp. 26-28
Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010021
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Managing performance for improved productivity
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 10, pp. 23-25
Purpose – Presents an overview of the importance of performance management analysis (PMA) in ensuring the value and … success of performance management systems. Design/methodology/approach – The author discusses the importance of PMA and the … which was undergoing rapid growth and change and urgently need to review its performance management systems. Findings – If …
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