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Target s inner circle
Reingold, J. - In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 9
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The world needs women leaders
In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 3, pp. 27-29
needs women leaders. A recent meta‐analysis demonstrates that the most effective model of leadership is transformational …‐defined organizational goals. Women are more likely than men to adopt a transformational leadership style and therefore it could be argued … the organization. This contrasts with the transactional model of leadership characterized by a top down definition of role …
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Putting the leadership back into management
In: Strategic Direction 26 (2010) 9, pp. 10-12
the needs of the twenty‐first century. One of the key changes is to explicitly re‐integrate leadership within the …
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View from the middle
Kennett, M. - In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 8
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Converting Web users to Web shoppers
In: Strategic Direction 18 (2002) 4, pp. 10-12
delights. It seems reasonable to assume that the same principle applies to e‐retailing.  …
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Debenhams Middle East benefits from local understanding
In: Strategic Direction 19 (2003) 11, pp. 14-16
The Debenhams chain, branded as “Britain’s favorite department store”, has 100 stores in the UK and Ireland. Its consistent high performance is based on own brand ranges and its “Designers at Debenhams” initiative where names such as Jasper Conran and John Rocha design exclusive but...
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Why the Shell Select forecourt convenience stores failed
In: Strategic Direction 19 (2003) 1, pp. 21-23
Petrol stations in the UK increasingly resemble small supermarkets. Every driver has bought petrol and then perhaps bought some extra items, such as a sandwich or a newspaper. Local residents also use these shops to buy those essential items like bread or milk that everyone runs out of. Shell,...
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Woolworth’s and Wal‐Mart face an identity crisis
In: Strategic Direction 19 (2003) 5, pp. 19-22
In the Coen Brothers’ film, O Brother Where Are Thou? , set in depression‐era southern USA, one of the three convicts on the run is thrown out of a Woolworth’s shop and told never to come back. “Does this mean I’m banned from just this shop or all Woolworth’s?” Delmar, played by...
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Will the real Marks & Spencer's stand up?
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 9, pp. 28-31
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...
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How Zara fashions its supply chain
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 10, pp. 28-31
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...
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