SAM Advanced Management Journal articles from March 2007

SAM Advanced Management Journal archives from March 2007

From the editor-in-chief.(Editorial)
March 22, 2007... The four articles in this issue address differences in managerial perspectives on strategy, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act's effects on promotion allowance income, growth constraints in a sub-Saharan African economy, and Saudi Arabian cultural barriers...

The view changes at the top: resolving differences in managerial perspectives on strategy.
March 22, 2007... Formulating a winning strategy for an organization is a complex process, and managers at different levels bring different viewpoints and priorities to the process. In particular, their perspectives may reflect whether they view management as an...

Corporate compliance with FASB and EITF: the continuing effects of trade promotion allowance income.(Emerging Issues Task Force, Financial Accounting Standards Board)
March 22, 2007... Allowances from the manufacturer to the retailer to promote its goods have been around for a very long time. They can take various forms and may total more than 20% of the cost of goods sold. Retailers naturally have sought these allowances,...

Determinants of small business growth constraints in a sub-Saharan African economy.
March 22, 2007... In almost all economies, small businesses are vital for sustained growth. A high failure rate is a huge negative for an economy, especially a developing economy with limited capital. This is the situation in Nigeria despite government programs...

Cultural barriers to improved organizational performance in Saudi Arabia.
March 22, 2007... Despite tremendous wealth from oil production, Saudi Arabia is considered a developing economy based on per capita GDP. As a member of the World Trade Organization since 2005, the long-protected Saudi economy is now facing international...