.... The study was conducted in collaboration with a Mexican commercial company, in which 110 of 150 employees responded (3 executive managers, 8 managers and 99 operational staff), with an average of 5 years of experience. Although the data analyzed are individual judgments, the inference...

... the author’s field research across multiple organizations, involving direct observations, semistructured interviews with employees and managers and content analysis of internal documents and digital communications. This dual approach enabled a grounded, theory-informed reflection on telework, building...

... 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Grain chain analysis Wheat production Management Agri-SMEs Kosovo The Republic of Kosovo is highly dependent on grain imports for food and feed. The balance of payments has shown a deficit in the trade balances, where...

... capabilities framework. Contrary to most existing research, this study chooses a cross-national viewpoint, exploring companies operating in two emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 80 company managers operating in eight industries in Vietnam...

..., exploratory research methods were adopted. Twenty semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with CEO’s, executives, human resource experts, senior managers and consultants in eight industries in South Africa. The data were analysed by thematic content analysis. Findings The findings identified...

... innovative strategies in developing sustainable supply chains. Originality/value This article may increase awareness about the social responsibilities of supply chains actors and stakeholders in different scales. It may also guide managers, decision makers and practitioners to better understand...

... The author concludes that current practices of substantiations and contributions through theory building towards theory are insufficient and contain fatal flaws potentially undermining the well‐being of business research and the perception of business theory being seen as a solid and credible management...

...Steven K. Paulson; Jeffrey W. Steagall; Thomas M. Leonard; Louis A. Woods This paper reviews the literature concerning the degree to which a universal European business management model exists now and is expected to develop in the future in response to European Union (EU) influences...

... and economic environments found in a transition economy. Business success is attributed to operational efficiency, customer service and flexible strategic management. Potential threats to sustainability from inadequate regulation are identified. The creation of a viable business is viewed as an exemplar...

... the positive advantages of belonging to the EU. The easiness of mobility across the different countries was highly appreciated. A common Christian background was considered to be a bonding element of Europeans. A strong hierarchical structure is still present in Italian companies. Senior managers refuse...

... to a postal survey which was undertaken in 1999 in order to establish which areas of defence management would receive increased attention in both the short term and the long term. Finally, highlights the Executive Intelligence Alliance Policy and Strategy (EIAPS) Charter which can be used by defence company...

...Clinton O. Longenecker The former Soviet Union is presently going through a period of unprecedented economic and organizational change. In this “wild market”, many Russian organizations are struggling to compete and adapt. During the decade of the 1990s Russian managers have had to develop new...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Women Salaries Management Women make inroads into top jobs Keywords: Women, Salaries, Management Women are staking their claim in the business world, holding almost three times (280 per cent) as many managerial roles as a decade ago...

...Margaret Linehan; Hugh Scullion; James S. Walsh From the extant research in international human resource management it is evident that women are not progressing to senior international management positions at comparable rates to their male counterparts. Previous research has estimated that only 3...

...Philip R. Harris, PhD Nigel   Holden , Cary   Cooper and Jennifer   Carr . Dealing with the New Russia – Management Cultures in Collision . Buffins Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1UD, England : John Wiley & Sons   1998 . pp. 290 Soft cover , ISBN: ISBN‐ 0‐471...

... with respect to German management, which are unquestionably major contributory factors to Germany’s current difficulties, especially mass unemployment. This paper considers a variety of issues in this context including the rampant and socially destructive preoccupation with cost cutting and rationalisation...

... are highlighted among American, Japanese, Asian, and European managers during routine business activities such as business meetings, presentations, and technology transfers. The uniqueness of each culture is compared and contrasted during such processes. The author also presents the Multicultural Management (MCM...

...John R. Darling; Arthur K. Fischer Management teambuilding within a multinational enterprise is greatly enhanced if the interactive style reflected by each person is considered. The blend of behavioral styles can affect the collective achievements of the entire management team, as well...

... for the possible misalignment between culture and technology, but rather to present the problem as clearly as possible in the hope that recognition of the problem may provide the incentive to search for the solutions. Pineau and Kelly describe French management in the following way: In any language...

...Alan Stainer; Lorice Stainer Emphasizes the productivity and quality connection in relation to competitive advantage in operations management and strategy. Discusses the issue of ethics and its interface with productivity and quality. Highlights the underlying relationship between these three...