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Ex ante strategy evaluation: the case for business wargaming
Oliver Schwarz, Jan - In: Business Strategy Series 12 (2011) 3, pp. 122-135
Purpose – The aim of this article is to introduce business wargaming as a tool for ex ante strategy evaluation. Reviewing criticism of other approaches, such as scenarios and computer‐based simulations, this article explores whether business wargaming is a suitable response to this...
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Cognitive strategy from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Teck Foo, Check - In: Chinese Management Studies 2 (2008) 3, pp. 171-182
Purpose – The Romance of the Three Kingdoms ( RTK ) is probably the most popular classical novel in Chinese literature. Of more than 1,000 characters in this extensive, three‐volume novel, Kong Ming in RTK is widely seen by the Chinese as the most remarkable strategist. This paper attempts...
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The glass ceiling: smashed or still holding strong? : Why are women still rarely in the top jobs?
in the workforce, Diversity (ed.) - In: Human Resource Management International Digest 14 (2006) 3, pp. 19-21
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/10014752137
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Creating human‐resource management value in the twenty‐first century : Seven steps to strategic HR
Longenecker, Clinton O.; Fink, Laurence S. - In: Human Resource Management International Digest 21 (2013) 2, pp. 29-32
Purpose – The aim of the paper is to discuss specific HR practices that business leaders must embrace to create HR value and competitive advantage for their organizations. Design/methodology/approach – The paper integrates the authors' previous research on critical HR practices. Findings –...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014752739
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Fuji Xerox: knowledge management ideas to be copied : How concurrent development techniques can maximize both computer and human networks in the digital age
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 3, pp. 16-18
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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009880
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Hard cases : Life and death lessons from Wang Laboratories, Snow Brands and GM
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 10, pp. 25-27
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/10015009959
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The secrets of Tesco's expansion success : How the UK's largest supermarket is creeping up on Carrefour and Wal‐Mart
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 11, pp. 5-7
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/10015009964
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Old‐fashioned quality? : Robust approaches to improvement continue to yield advantage
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 4, pp. 8-10
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/10015010006
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Reviewing creativity in UK business : Reaping too few benefits
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 4, pp. 33-36
Purpose – This article aims to present the findings from the Cox Review into sustaining creativity in UK business. Design/methodology/approach – This article is prepared by an independent writer. Findings – The article finds that sustained success in business, regardless of sector,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010014
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Easyjet and Ryanair flying high on the Southwest model : Charting the ups and downs of low‐cost carriers
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 6, pp. 18-21
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/10015010030