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A comprehensive strategy for globally integrated operations

Lubowe, Dave; Cipollari, Judith; Antoine, Patrick - In: Strategy & Leadership 37 (2009) 5, pp. 22-30

Purpose – To aid business leaders struggling to implement global integration, IBM Consulting developed an “R‐O‐I Framework” that emphasizes repeatable processes, optimized assets and integrated operations, all on a global basis. This paper aims to look at this framework....

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Scenario planning for economic recovery: short‐term decision making in a recession

Marren, Patrick B.; Kennedy, Peter J. - In: Strategy & Leadership 38 (2010) 1, pp. 11-16

Purpose – In light of the increased level of uncertainty in the economy, and the need for companies to make critical short‐term strategic and tactical decisions under these stressful conditions, the paper aims to propose that short‐term economic scenarios can help managers cope with...

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IBM 2000 to 2010: continuously transforming the corporation while delivering performance

Bramante, Jim; Frank, Ron; Dolan, Jim - In: Strategy & Leadership 38 (2010) 3, pp. 35-43

Purpose – The strategic initiative IBM undertook to resurrect itself after the dot.com era of a decade ago provides meaningful lessons for other multinational corporations looking to pursue higher margins, globalize their operations, and change and reduce their cost structures. This paper aims...

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Global leadership teams: diagnosing three essential qualities

Thomas, Robert J.; Bellin, Joshua; Jules, Claudy; … - In: Strategy & Leadership 40 (2012) 3, pp. 25-29

Purpose – Companies that operate globally have to be adept at managing certain tensions: between global and local, between differentiated and integrated and between many cultures and one organizational culture. So the authors aim to interview top managers to study how global leadership teams...

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Riding the Third Wave: A Conversation with Alvin Toffler Tom Johnson and Lawrence Bennigson

Toffler, Alvin; Johnson, Tom; Bennigson, Larry - In: Strategy & Leadership 27 (1999) 4/5, pp. 4-10

In this interview, Alvin Toffler, Tom Johnson, and Larry Bennigson talk about the forces driving change and how business leaders can stay abreast of the threats and opportunities arising out of these changes. The biggest strategic threat to many successful businesses will come from the external...

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The role of business in the 21st century: Strategy & Leadership Roundtable

In: Strategy & Leadership 27 (1999) 4/5, pp. 26-30

In today's closely connected global environment, international companies often wield more power and influence than any other social, political, or economic entity. As we move into the twenty‐first century, investment in technology and global communication networks will only increase the...

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Wisdom of the CEO: An interview with Grady Means

Means, Grady - In: Strategy & Leadership 27 (1999) 6, pp. 4-9

In this interview, Grady Means describes the context within which today's businesses must operate and the steps key business leaders are taking to ensure their success in this environment. Topics discussed include: business‐to‐business e‐commerce, a global strategic perspective, collapsed...

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How globally literate are you?

Rosen, Robert - In: Strategy & Leadership 28 (2000) 2

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Global cities, work and family collectivism and work-family conflict in India

Shah, Grishma; Rajadhyaksha, Ujvala - In: South Asian Journal of Global Business Research 5 (2016) 3, pp. 341-361

Purpose The authors observe the impact of certain aspects of globalization on the work-family interface in India …/implications The paper provides great insight into globalization and WFC within the context of cultural values. The paper calls for … further studies on globalization, work life enrichment and cultural values. Practical implications The results build a case …

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Human rights and corporate social responsibility

Stohl, Michael; Stohl, Cynthia - In: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal 1 (2010) 1, pp. 51-65

Purpose – The paper seeks to explore how globalization processes have shaped the nature, scope, and time frame of …

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