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Enhancing dynamic capability: a case of Microlit
Joshi, Manoj; Srivastava, Apoorva - In: Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies 7 (2015) 1, pp. 67-79
dimensions. Innovation in organizations is not an exclusive domain of large firms. Family-owned and -managed firms have … aggressively integrated innovation. Focussed orientation towards product innovation combined with innovative capability and high … its innovation drive? Design/methodology/approach – The case is based on primary and secondary testing of the case several …
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Tetra Pak Italy’s ingredient branding: an exploratory case of strategic communication
Siano, Alfonso; Palazzo, Maria - In: Journal of Communication Management 19 (2015) 1, pp. 102-116
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on the role ingredient branding (IB) plays in shaping the strategic communications created by public relations/corporate communication departments of large organizations when managing crises. Design/methodology/approach – Starting from a...
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The ten outsourcing traps to avoid
Power, Mark; Bonifazi, Carlo; Desouza, Kevin C. - In: Journal of Business Strategy 25 (2004) 2, pp. 37-42
As businesses struggle to lower cost and grow revenues, outsourcing initiatives are underway in many small, medium, and large global companies. Outsourcing strategies are considered by many as a “silver bullet” to resolve organizational problems. They have been touted as the “holy grail”...
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Nokia: a case study in managing industry downturn
Carral, Raúl; Kajanto, Markus - In: Journal of Business Strategy 29 (2008) 1, pp. 25-33
Purpose – Changing industry dynamics can significantly impact the fortunes of companies. This creates a need for them to have an effective linkage of industry analysis and strategy process as a source of competitive advantage. The purpose of this paper is to describe how Nokia, a major global...
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Surviving a cluster collapse: risk aversion as a core value
Schiele, Holger; Hospers, Gert‐Jan; van der Zee, Debbie - In: Journal of Business Strategy 33 (2012) 5, pp. 14-21
, surviving firms were congruently very conservative in their finances and in innovation behavior. Risk aversion and an early …
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Strategic management of technology at Frito‐Lay’s Kern manufacturing facility
Attaran, Mohsen; Grijalva, Samuel Michael - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 101 (2001) 6, pp. 264-272
Recognizing that technology is an important element of competitive strategy, the Frito‐Lay Kern facility has invested substantially in both its people and technology. Reviews the technology and process applications, highlights organizational approaches and discusses implementation issues and...
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Designing a strategic management system using the third‐generation balanced scorecard
Cobbold, Ian; Lawrie, Gavin; Issa, Khalil - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 53 (2004) 7, pp. 624-633
This paper describes a project to design and implement a strategic performance management system within Zamil Air Conditioners (ZAC). In 2001 ZAC had developed its first ever strategic plan using traditional rationalist methods, but with little effect. In 2002, they began a project to introduce...
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Strategic management or strategic Taylorism?
Stoney, Christopher - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 14 (2001) 1, pp. 27-42
Focuses on the introduction of strategic management into a UK local authority, based on several years of empirical research. Aims primarily to explore conceptual and practical links between strategic management and scientific management. Demonstrates that clear parallels exist between the two...
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A quest for the best
Asser, Michael; Haines, Jane - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 8 (1995) 7, pp. 6-14
Describes Oxfordshire County Council′s QUEST programme (quality; effectiveness; service to all) and its implementation by introducing a devolved cost‐centre management accounting system to achieve accountable management, and decentralization to give managers more flexibility. Examines each...
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Trouble in paradise
McHugh, Marie - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 10 (1997) 6, pp. 433-443
Focusing on one of the “Next Steps” agencies, explores the difficulties which many organizations experience in relation to the process of strategy implementation. States that agentization has created a need for public sector organizations to embark on strategic change. However, adherence to...
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