FedEx Corp.: Structural Transformation Through e-Business Pauling Ng and Ali R Farhoomand The University of Hong Kong FedEx has built superior physical, virtual, and people networks not just to prepare for change, but to shape change on a global scale. to change the way we all connect with each other in the new Network Economy. FedEx is not only reorganizing its internal operations around a more flexible network computing architecture, but it's also pulling-in and in many cases locking-in customers
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aims to discuss and analyze structural transformation of the FedEx corporation through e- business by using different strategic perspectives presented during the course Strategy- Process, Content, Context. Firstly, I will present the brief history timeline of the FedEx Corporation with the main highlights that are important for my discussion. Then in the part Business level strategy I will try to
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Poor Communication 6 2 Leadership at the Top and Functional Management Levels of the Organisation 7 3 Reichart’s Leadership and Managerial Abilities 10 3.1 There is no blame 11 3.2 A Shift of Mind 11 4 Recommendations Regarding Transformation and Change to Ensure Effective and Efficient Functioning of the Organisation 12 4.1 Managing Organisational Change 13 4.2 Apply Leadership 14 4.3 Design Effective Organisational Structure 16 4.4 Managing Resistance to Change 17 Bibliography
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Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Major problems Experienced in the Trophy Project 4 2.1. Synopsis of the Trophy project case study problems 4 3. List of Problems 4 3.1. Operational 4 3.2. Behavioural 5 3.3. Structural 5 4. Leadership at Top Management and functional management levels of the Organisation 7 4.1. Initiation Structures 8 4.2. Dysfunctional roles of Functional Manager 8 4.3. Lack of Senior Management Support 8 4.4. Reactionary Management style 10 4.5. Implementation
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countries, growth and development follows developed countries by forcing the technology mechanism and changing the structure of production towards activities with higher levels of productivity. The evidence show that during 1970s and 1980s there were of structural changes in economic activities where developing countries enters the global markets. In his preface, Giplin (2001; xi) point out that “…important step toward the creation of a truly global economy, since the mid-1980s the world has also witnessed
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which he proposed thawing or what can be referred to as unfreezing. This involves breaking the existing structures and habits that are considered unwanted. The process could be easily achieved through motivation. The next stage is the transformation period and is the main activity. This is achieved through introduction of new desired processes and practices which call for leadership and
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Innovation System VINNOVA Case No: 2007-02271 About VINNOVA VINNOVA, Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems. VINNOVA´s mission is to promote sustainable growth by funding needs-driven research and developing effective innovation systems. Through its activities in this field, VINNOVA aims to make a significant contribution to Sweden´s development into a leading centre of economic growth. The VINNOVA Information series includes general publications that describe VINNOVA’s activities as well
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The Monetary & Fiscal Policies in Support of Economic Transformation and Inclusive Growth in Nigeria Abubakar M. G 1. Department of Economics, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina 2. Central Bank of Nigeria, Katsina. Phone: 08032838408 and 08023563415 Central BanEmail: gazayks@yahoo.com and magarzali@cenbank.org 1.1 Abstract There is a plethora of literature on Monetary/Fiscal Policies - economic development nexus. This has prompted renewed interest in inclusive Growth. This probably
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3 3. OVERVIEW 3 3. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION 5 4. SOLUTION 6 4.1. Establish Strategic Transformation Programme Office (Step 1) 9 4.1.1. Leadership Responsibilities 9 4.1.2. Authority, Responsibility and Accountability System 10 4.1.3. Reporting Structures and Communications 12 4.1.4. Strategic Transformation and Change Roles and Responsibilities 12 4.2. Strategic Analysis (Step 2) 13 4.2.1. Core Business and Competency 13 4.2.2. Preferred Culture 13 4.2.3. Create a Value System to Promote
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no: BA-412 Course name:Business Research Methodology Submitted to: Eijaz Ahmed Khan Assistant Professor Business Administration Discipline. Submitted by: Pioneer II Group Members Mahmudul Hasan Siddiqui ID # 040308 Tasmin Islam ID # 040316 Zahir Abdullah ID # 040320 Salma Begam ID # 040328 Mohammad Ali ID # 040342 4th Year, 2nd Term Business Administration Discipline Khulna University, Khulna. Date of Submission: 13 July, 2008 “Competitiveness, Challenges
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