As business becomes increasingly global, it is important for managers to appreciate that practices that work well in one country may not work as well in other countries. This article compares cost center practices under Grenzplankostenrechnung (GPK), a common approach to cost accounting in...

This paper is based upon a framework which links the effective integration of manufacturing strategy into overall corporate strategy (Wheelwright and Hayes 1985) and corporate attainment of environmental excellence (Winsemius and Guntram 1992). By exploring the practical implications of this...

A major premise of this paper is that organizational values are likely to be expressed in the type of influence tactics successful individuals employ. The purpose of this study is to explore the notion that individuals can gauge their fit with the organization according to their perception of...

The purpose of this study is to examine the duration of the auditorÕs relationship with a client and factors that affect audit firm tenure. The duration of the auditor and client relationship has been cited as possibly affecting the risk of a loss of auditor independence. Also, audit firm...

A power control framework of organizations predicted that the degree of control exercised by management in resource allocation decisions is affected by the basis of power and perceived availability of resources. Results from experimental cases support the prediction that the basis of power has a...

Employing the conceptual framework of play themes, this study examined and reported the product categories that presented branded entertainment the most, the different types and features of branded entertainment, and how various play themes were incorporated in branded entertainment in the...

The goal of this exploratory study is to establish an explanatory model and corresponding instrument to help further understand, and conduct research in the area of supply chain management (SCM). Constructs pertaining to SCM assimilation, SCM outcomes, and overall Þrm performance are...

This paper shows that the University of MichiganÕs ÒSurvey of ConsumersÓ can be useful in predicting the direction of change in Þve U.S. dollar exchange rates. The explanatory power, however, is contingent on the particular survey question employed and the forecast horizon under...

A model is proposed that regards cooperative relationships between union and management as having three distinct forms. Problem-Solving is the most basic with employee problem-solving groups appended to existing union and management structures and processes. In the Team Concept the...

Among the factors contributing to competitiveness problems for many American firms is the presence of excessive and inaccurate self-presentations and resulting defensive communication routines among managers in these firms. Suggestions are provided to identify and reduce conduct leading to these...