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Business intelligence and the new EuropeFirms must constantly monitor and assess the emerging European market, the players, and the instruments and forces of change.
- 1991
J oint ventures: Linking for a leap forwardIn today's global business environment of scarce resources, rapid rates of technological change, and rising capital requirements, the important question is no longer, “Shall we form a joint venture?” Now the questions are, “Which coopera‐tive arrangements are most appropriate for our needs and expectations?” and “How do we manage these ventures most effectively?”
Tập 14 Số 4 - Trang 10-14 - 1986
The conserver cocietyIn November 1974, GAMMA, an interuniversity futures studies group at the Université de Montréal and McGill, on the basis of an unsolicited proposal received a contract from the Canadian Department of Supply and Services, acting on behalf of fourteen federal government departments and agencies, “to provide a perspective on the implications for Canada and for Federal Government policies and ... ...
Tập 5 Số 5 - Trang 16-22 - 1977
Some observations on industrial policyProposals to create a formal, comprehensive U.S. industrial policy are now receiving wide attention in Washington and in the press. Moreover, the continued relatively weak performance of many manufacturing industries, along with ongoing rising import penetration into U.S. markets, is likely to make it a topic for presidential electioneering.
Tập 11 Số 6 - Trang 12-43 - 1983
Building business capabilities is the key to strategic executionSuper Bakery's competitive success stemmed from its ability to identify and build organizational capabilities—a combination of people and how they operate—that best supported its strategy. The result was a virtually flawless execution of its market entry, and the achievement of a substantial competitive advantage by a newcomer in a mature, fragmented market.
- 1994
Colorful chemicals cuts its lossesThis case is based on the author's experience with a real corporate problem. All names are fictional and the company's business has been disguised. Although all numbers have been changed to preclude identification of the real company, financial ratios have been retained and the case recounts actual events and relationships.
- 1987
Critical success factorsCritical success factors (CSFs) are the hottest management buzz words. But most managers are vague about exactly what they are, how they work, and the problems inherent in using them. This article defines critical success factors (also known as “key success factors”) and describes how one insurance company has used them successfully to fine tune its business planning.
- 1988
Rethinking vision and missionThe following exchange of opinions was condensed from the “Dilemmas of Planning” session, chaired by Dan Simpson, Director of Strategy and Planning, The Clorox Company. The panelists were: Paula Cholmondeley, Vice President, Business Development and Global Sourcing, Owens Corning Fiberglas; Jean‐Yves Gueguen, Vice President, Corporate Planning and Development, American Express; Brian Marsh... ...
- 1994
Using the computer in planningThe essential factor in business is profit. No company can improve the environment, provide social uplift, and give its employees security if it is bankrupt. A firm can only survive if it carefully plans each step for the future.
Tập 4 Số 4 - Trang 9-24 - 1976
A telltale blowing in the trade windsThe role of the planner in our modern society reminds me of the reply given by a would‐be speaker to a request to address a group of scientists. If the time allotted to my remarks, he said, is two hours, I can be ready tomorrow. It it is one hour, give me a month. If you want a short, crisp presentation, I'll need six months.
Tập 5 Số 2 - Trang 13-28 - 1977