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Deciphering the global : its scales, spaces and subjects

Sassen, Saskia (contributor) - 2007

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Networking futures : the movements against corporate globalization

Juris, Jeffrey S. - 2008

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Quality, manufacturing strategy, and global competition

Choon Tan, Keah; Kannan, Vijay R.; Handfield, Robert B.; … - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 7 (2000) 3, pp. 174-182

evaluate how to meet the challenges economic globalization has presented. Underlying these efforts has been an examination of … challenges businesses face from globalization and how strategic initiatives, and in particular, quality improvement efforts, are …

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Indicators for measuring environmental sustainability

Veleva, Vesela; Hart, Maureen; Greiner, Tim; Crumbley, Cathy - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 10 (2003) 2, pp. 107-119

Ten years after the Earth Summit, a frequently asked question is how much, if any, progress has actually been made toward sustainable development. This article provides insight into the progress made by business in addressing and measuring progress toward sustainable production. Using a...

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Achieving competitive advantage in the Mexican footwear industry

Ojeda‐Gomez, Julieta; Simpson, Mike; Lenny Koh, S.C.; … - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 14 (2007) 3, pp. 289-305

Purpose – To provide a systemic view of competitive advantage in small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). Gaining a competitive advantage involves a process that evolves over time and which considers the role of three factors: the entrepreneur, the firm's resources and capabilities and...

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Strategy development by SMEs for competitiveness: a review

Singh, Rajesh K.; Garg, Suresh K.; Deshmukh, S.G. - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 15 (2008) 5, pp. 525-547

Purpose – SMEs are considered as engine for economic growth all over the world. After the globalization of market, SMEs … on SMEs management. …

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Applying structuration theory to the benchmarking analysis

Gao, Ping; Hua Li, Jing - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 17 (2010) 2, pp. 253-268

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how to use structuration theory as a benchmarking tool to analyze the formulation of a national strategy. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a longitudinal case study of the telecommunications industry of China. Findings – The...

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Benchmarking manufacturing practice using the product life cycle

Magnan, Gregory M.; Fawcett, Stanley E.; Birou, Laura M. - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 6 (1999) 3, pp. 239-253

The dynamic nature of today’s global marketplace places a premium on a firm’s ability to anticipate and to respond to customer needs as well as changing competitive pressures. Within this environment, developing a successful manufacturing strategy can be critical to the firm’s long‐term...

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Globalization at bay? Multinational growth and technology spillover

Zanfei, Antonello - In: Critical perspectives on international business 1 (2005) 1, pp. 5-17

Purpose – Focuses on a specific aspect of globalization, namely the growing role of transnational corporations (TNCs … tools available to govern the globalization process. In other words, what is missing is a set of negotiated rules and …

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Perspectives on a personal critique of international business

Cairns, George - In: Critical perspectives on international business 1 (2005) 1, pp. 43-55

Purpose – To contribute to critical discussion of management education and practice in the “global economy”, engaging … contexts. Draws loosely on a broad range of literature, from the field of critical management, and from both academic and non …‐academic domains that engage with issues of international business and globalization. Findings – Proposes that fragmentation within the …

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