Journal of Business Strategy articles from July 2003

Journal of Business Strategy archives from July 2003

Publisher's note.(changes at Journal of Business Strategy)
July 1, 2003... You may have noticed some changes with this issue of the journal! In April 2003 the journal was acquired by Emerald, an international publishing company. Emerald publishes over 120 titles covering the major management disciplines, library and...

Revolution in business affairs?(Alternative strategies)
July 1, 2003... This is the Journal of Business, Strategy. The word "strategy" comes from the Greek "strategeia", which means "generalship". The Greek word for "general" is "strategos", which in turn comes from "stratos", "army", and the verb "ago", which...

Conflicts of interest: a corporate governance pitfall.(Governance rules)
July 1, 2003... Whether a devotee of the arts or otherwise, most observers would likely concede that Michelangelo's Cistine Chapel creation is a remarkable example of fresco artwork. The scope of the paintings depicted on the chapel ceiling is awe-inspiring....

When worlds collide: culture clash: forging new territory--people challenges of emerging markets.(merging of multinational companies)
July 1, 2003... Melding two organizations into one is a challenging proposition in every merger, acquisition or joint venture. Each company has its own operating structure, culture and people programs. These differences create challenges that must be...

When worlds collide: culture clash: corporate culture--illuminating the black hole.
July 1, 2003... Few terms in the US business lexicon have been more ignored or misunderstood as corporate culture--until now! With the spectacular failures of Enron and Arthur Andersen and the implosion of numerous other hyper-growth companies such as...

Management span of control: how wide is too wide?
July 1, 2003... As the economy continues to struggle and we face uncertain world conditions, business decisions are getting tougher, not easier. Managerial effectiveness and accountability remain a strong focus of organizational scrutiny. To achieve business...

Managing the relationship portfolio.(networked business relationships and corporate strategy)
July 1, 2003... Business strategies of all types--corporate strategies, operational strategies, market strategies, etc.--are increasingly about appreciating the networked character of business interactions. As such, strategy development must look to the...

Why companies flunk supply-chain 101: only 33 percent correctly measure supply-chain performance; few use the right incentives.
July 1, 2003... If the past several years have taught us anything, it is that we live and work in a time of chronic uncertainty. Global shocks like the Asian currency crisis, the war in Iraq, or the SARS epidemic can have broad and sudden effects on global...

Beyond technology--the human factor in business systems.
July 1, 2003... Many organizations rely on technology solutions to protect their assets. Too often, organizations feel that installing a firewall, intrusion detection system, or content management system will solve their security woes and make their...

Disciplined curiosity.(Management Stripped Bare: Understanding Business as it Really Is)(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Champion chess players report that the key to winning is to start looking for a better move as soon as you have found a good one. Then repeat the process by looking for a still better move until time runs out. Chess, of course, is a game...

Connecting the Dots: Aligning Projects with Objectives in Unpredictable Times.(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... by Cathleen Benko and F. Warren McFarlan. Published by Harvard Business School Press, Cambridge, MA (www.hbsp.harvard.edu) Authors' credentials: Global e-Business leader of Braxton (formerly Deloitte Touche www.braxton.com); Senior...

The Success Case Method: Find out Quickly What's Working and What's Not.(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... by Robert O. Brinkerhoff. Published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers, San Francisco, CA (www.bkconnection.com) Authors credentials: Professor of Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University, author of The Learning Alliance: Systems...

The Ultimate Competitive Advantage: Secrets of Continually Developing a More Profitable Business Model.(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... by Donald Mitchell and Carol Coles. Published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers, San Francisco, CA (www.bkconnection.com) Authors' credentials: CEO, chairman, co-founder of Mitchell and Company (www.mitchellandco.com), a consulting firm with...