Italy. Prof. Pietro Romano Department of Electrical, Managerial and Mechanical Engineering, University of Udine, Udine, Italy Corresponding author: Pietro Romano Corresponding Author’s Email: pietro.romano@uniud.it Structured Abstract: Purpose: To study whether a fast supply network structure interacts with Customer Integration (CI) by positively moderating the relationship between CI and efficiency performance. Design/methodology/approach: Two hypotheses are developed, incorporating dimensions of
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, as opposed to mere gathering of knowledge about research. 6. To emphasize that research and knowledge about research enhance managerial effectiveness. 7. To sensitize students to ethical conduct in business research. Discussion Questions 1. Why should a manager know about research when the job entails managing people, products, events, environments and the like? The manager, while managing people, products, events, and environments, will invariably face problems, big and small
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strategic groups and describe their influence on the firm. 7. Describe what firms need to know about their competitors and different methods (including ethical standards) used to collect intelligence about them. CHAPTER OUTLINE Opening Case Environmental Pressures on Wal-Mart THE GENERAL, INDUSTRY, AND COMPETITOR ENVIRONMENTS EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Scanning Monitoring Forecasting Assessing SEGMENTS OF THE GENERAL ENVIRONMENT The Demographic Segment The Economic
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ERAU Scholarly Commons Economics, Finance, & Information Systems Daytona Beach 2014 College of Business The Effect on Stockholder Wealth of Product Recalls and Government Action: The Case of Toyota's Accelerator Pedal Recall Jayendra Gokhale Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach, gokhalej@erau.edu Raymond M. Brooks Oregon State University Victor J. Tremblay Oregon State University Follow this and additional works at: http://commons
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R e se a rc h a n d Stat i s t i c s B r a n c h working paper 16/2009 Impact of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis over the Automotive Industry in Developing Countries UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION RESEARCH AND STATISTICS BRANCH WORKING PAPER 16/2009 Impact of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis over the Automotive Industry in Developing Countries Peter Wad Copenhagen Business School UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Vienna, 2010
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the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Lethbridge in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Faculty of Management University of Lethbridge LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA © Di Wu, 2006 (Approval/ Signature page) ii Abstract This paper incorporates Porter’s diamond model to analyze China’s automobile industry. Besides looking at the four determinants of competitiveness in the original model, this study specifically examines
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Step 3 Developing Strategy Implications l Developing Resources and Capabilities The Relationship between Resources and Capabilities Replicating Capabilities Developing New Capabilities Approaches to Capability Development l Summary l Self-Study Questions l Appendix: Knowledge Management and the Knowledge-based View of the Firm l Notes Introduction and Objectives In Chapter 1, I noted that the focus of strategy thinking has been shifted from the
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TRADING IN INDIA: A CASE STUDY OF KARVY COMTRADE LTD., HYDERABAD DR. A. R. ARYASRI & G. KRISHNA 2. A STUDY OF FLUCTUATIONS OF FORWARD TRANSACTIONS ON SELECTED COMMODITY PRICES WITH REFERENCE TO YEAR 2001-2010 DR. RAJESHRI DESAI, DR. ABHA SINGH & ANKITA PANDEY 3. A STUDY ON ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO IMPETUS PRIVATE LIMITED, INDORE AKSHATA SHARMA, MEENAL GUPTA & ANAND TRIVEDI 4. GREEN MARKETING: A HOLISTIC VIEW AND CASE STUDY OF ONGC BHAWNA PAL & CHARU SARIN 5. A STUDY ON PRE-PURCHASE
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ECON254 THEORY OF THE FIRM. TUTORIAL 5. GROWTH, MANAGERIAL THEORIES OF THE FIRM AND THE ECONOMICS OF MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISE. 1. Dunning’s Eclectic Theory. Read the following short case study and use Dunning’s eclectic paradigm to explain why IBM has decided to pull out of production of PCs at Zelenograd and revert to exporting. Hint: Dunning’s paradigm argues that firms will set up overseas operations where three conditions hold: • The firm has Ownership advantages – things
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Fernan Andres Marketing 371.4 Professor Esther L. Mead December 8th, 2008 Jesse Fernandez Bradley May Markus Neumeier Lais Fabricio H Y B R I D V E H I C L ES TH E IN N O VA TI ON TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction What is a Hybrid Vehicle a. Brief History and Explanation b. How it Works c. Recent Popularity and Expected Future Sales Demographics a. Age b. Gender c. Income d. Ethnicity Psychographics Green Marketing Strategies The Decision Making Process a. About the Process
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