Discover how to implement an effective IT governance structure for the long-term success of an extended enterprise IT is no longer an enabler of corporate strategy, it is now the key element of corporate strategy. Governance of the Extended Enterprise explores how some of the world's most...

Focuses on the strategic principles fundamental to using information technology to gain market control. This book provides case examples of how to use IT. It is designed to help managers struggling with how to harness the information revolution. It describes how non-information technology...

Addresses the design of efficient buyer-supplier contracts within the institutional boundaries faced by the buyer and focuses on vertical buyer-supplier linkages as a source of supplier core competencies in a cost- and technology-driven environment.

In this volume leading scholars from North America, Europe and Asia come together to explore the topic of business models that takes the demand side (customers and their engagement) seriously. The first part deals with the model dimension of business models. The second part deals with business...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 A Quake Breaks a Supply Chain -- 2 A Classification of Catastrophes -- 3 Reducing the White-Space -- 4 Crisis Response -- 5 The Financial Crisis and the Money Supply Chain -- 6 An Ounce of Preparation -- 7 Caveat Emptor -- 8 Detecting Disruption -- 9 Securing...

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Figures and Tables -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: What Exactly Is Knowledge Management, and Why Do We Need It? -- The KM Landscape -- A Useful Boston Square -- Defining Your Scope -- Why is KM Needed Now?...

Mastering Business for Strategic Communicators provides strategic communication students and professionals with expert insights on the various major business functions and areas from an assemblage of top strategic communication leaders.

This book outlines the contours of the dynamic adaptive multinational corporation based on contemporary research insights from global strategy and international business. It considers the role of corporate leadership and frontline engagement to advance responsive innovation dealing with emergent...

Intro -- Think Bigger -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Note -- Stage 1: Self-Assessment -- Lesson 1 Know Thyself! -- Note -- Lesson 2 Self-Control Beats Passion -- Notes -- Lesson 3 Be Wildly Optimistic-Delusional, Even -- Notes -- Lesson 4 Let Others Underestimate You -- Notes...

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Winning With Class A -- Scope of the Standard -- The Chapters -- Performance Measurements -- The Importance of People -- Celebration -- Milestones on the Journey to Excellence -- Foundation -- The Journey to Excellence --...