Sun Microsystems is a high technology firm that depends upon innovation for survival. This interview of Sun’s Chief Information Officer, Bill Howard, gives insight into how this fast moving company balances the need for new development of innovations against limited resources. His goal: do...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to discuss the evolution of the collaborative computing technology and highlight major benefits of using this technology in small and medium‐sized firms. The trends in collaborative products and services and some of the collaborative computing products...

Purpose – The project management literature contains a growing body of research addressing information technology (IT). Currently, the majority of these studies direct attention towards projects completed within private sector organizations. Given the unique characteristics surrounding public...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the impact that library interior design can have on patron satisfaction with library service offering, in light of cost concerns from both patrons and library managers alike. Design/methodology/approach – This paper provides...

The planning stage in start‐ups still typically overlooks the importance of organizational capability. Yet experience shows that this frequently leads to operations and maintenance problems that can threaten the viability of new capital projects. So what are the priorities? And how can...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss a trend in business strategy thinking which has been detrimental to the continuity of organizations, so that managers will reevaluate where they should aim their efforts at in respect to improving their organizations....

Abstract – This article describes a four‐step process for guiding leaders and teams through an effective alignment process. Design/methodology/approach – This four‐step process is based on the author's extensive experience helping companies achieve better alignment with the needs and...

Purpose – The subject of corporate internal investigations engenders a special challenge for the final arbiters of a company's strategy, the boards of directors. The taint to corporate reputation associated with allegations of improper business practices has widespread, and possibly...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges faced by corporations in incorporating ethics into their strategic management processes. Design/methodological approach – The research is based on a survey of the issues and the literature published in Europe, North America and...

Purpose – This paper aims to describe and debate a series of concerns that may affect, influence or manipulate the “Social Science Citation Index” (SSCI) and its impact factors. Design/methodology/approach – A conceptual discussion of the SSCI and its impact factors are provided....