Journal of Business Strategy articles from March 1995

Journal of Business Strategy archives from March 1995

We have met the enemy.... (managing organizational change)(Change Management)
March 1, 1995... More and more companies today are seeking to transform themselves from cost-oriented organizations to growth-oriented organizations. They are, however, running up against a massive barrier: their own corporate cultures. Having pursued an agenda...

London calling. (management strategy of Lloyds Bank CEO Brian Pitman)(Corporate Transformation)
March 1, 1995... Three passions have ruled the life of Brian Pitman Since he became chief executive of Lloyds Bank in 1983: a hunger for shareholder value, a conviction that it is only won through customer service, and a belief in the power of performance-related...

Educating the survivors. (executive education)(includes related articles)(Cover Story)
March 1, 1995... Executive education is no longer a perk. It's a company's most important strategic hope for survival - all over the world. "We firmly believe that the future success of this company has everything to do with the cultivation of our human...

Snap, crackle, pop. (use of animated characters to promote corporate images)
March 1, 1995... Burnt by the foibles of celebrity spokespeople, more and more companies are turning their corporate images (and fortunes) over to animated characters. Is that a good strategic move? Tony, for one, thinks it's G-G-G-G-Great! Let's cut to the...

Small is as small does. (includes related articles)(Special Focus: Small Business)
March 1, 1995... What can big business learn from small business? Plenty. But beware - the same mistakes can kill any company, any size. Which of these phrases have you heard lately? Small businesses are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. economy. Small...

Statement of choice. (cash-flow statement)(includes related articles)(Small Business Reports)
March 1, 1995... LESSONS FOR & FROM AMERICA'S SMALL AND MIDSIZE COMPANIES When measuring a company's strength, a careful analysis of cash flow can be just as meaningful as the income statement. Owners must understand cash flow to get the most from their...

Selling to a financial buyer. (includes related articles)(Small Business Reports)
March 1, 1995... Here's an option to consider when you're selling a business: investment companies and financial institutions are looking for good values in the private equity market. Most business owners who want to sell their company can come up with a ready...

Land ho! (executives who skydive for recreation)(Out-of-Pocket)
March 1, 1995... Strategic Planning for Your Life The wind is kicking up at Spadero Airport in the resort town of East Moriches, Long Island. A single-engine propellered Cessna 182 wobbles in the clear blue sky, as it ascends above the tree line at the end of...