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A large‐scale random sample is used to empirically examine the relationships between adoption of computer‐aided design (CAD) and five organisational characteristics that are likely to affect the probability of a firm adopting an information technology. The organisational characteristics...
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Within the last two decades, the Japanese economic machine has developed into the leading economy in the world on a per capita income basis and second only to the USA in GNP. Contends that Japan has virtually conquered the US consumer electronics, semiconductor, and machine tool markets and,...
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The effective management of shareholder communications requires a close understanding of both the formal and informal components of companies' relationships with their major shareholders. The ownership of listed companies is very concentrated and typically the ten largest investors control...
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Purpose – To illustrate the importance of speeded up merger integration process that creates value part of the M&A lifecycle. Design/methodology/approach – This paper relies on recent case studies, client work and a survey. Findings – Mergers that create maximum value treat the transaction...
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Purpose – The main purpose of this paper is to bring to the fore the strategic importance of branding as managed by the boardrooms, so that Asian companies can realize their full potential by inculcating right branding practices. Design/methodology/approach – The paper methodically dissects...
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Purpose – The author believes that business leaders and writers are increasingly exploring a fundamental rethinking of the basic tenets of management. This paper aims to address this issue. Design/methodology/approach – The paper analyzes five shifts: the firm's goal (a shift from...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an updated and critical assessment of the share reforms relevant to Chinese A‐share issuers listed in the two mainland markets of Shanghai and Shenzhen. The reform programme first began in 2005 and has now spread widely across issuers in the...
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Measuring the financial performance and contribution of marketing activity is a challenge increasingly faced by marketers globally. In this paper, we consider the potential effects of intra‐organisational change, particularly employee turnover or “churn”, on the measurable financial...
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Purpose – To investigate why, despite a significant fall in price, robot sales in the UK in 2005 were static with very few sales to small companies. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the latest survey of robot sales in the UK produced by British Automation and Robot Association (BARA),...
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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 articles in...
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