... on Institutional Theory, this study proposes three sets of hypotheses focused on the role of key cultural dimensions: uncertainty avoidance, power distance and institutional collectivism. It uses a sample of 284 manufacturing plants across three industries and 14 countries to test these hypotheses, using...

...Klaus Friesenbichler; Andreas Reinstaller Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the strategic positioning and product portfolio diversification of Austrian manufacturing firms that face competition from emerging markets as opposed to firms that do not. Design/methodology/approach...

...Liz Lee‐Kelley; Sara Davies; Peter Kangis Manufacturing companies, in searching for new approaches to retain customers, are increasingly using service as a differentiator and as a means of integrating themselves into the customers’ supply chain systems. This study is pivotal in exploring...

... Bull report reveals manufacturers' attitudes to the Euro and e-commerce Unique research into UK plc's attitudes to and readiness for the Euro reveals how the UK manufacturing sector has made more changes than the average business in preparation for the new currency. The impetus for change...

...Glenn Hardaker; Pervaiz K. Ahmed Highlights similarities, as well as differences, between European and Japanese approaches to implementing computer‐integrated manufacturing (CIM), and is based on research which uses the 7S model,developed by McKinsey & Co., as an underlying framework. Considers...

...Laszlo Eszes; Alan Muhlemann Presents a historical overview of the political and economic changes in Hungary. Emphasizes the implications for production/manufacturing management and corporate strategy. Discusses the current situation in Hungarian manufacturing industry and identifies the more...

.... This is seen as the best hope of containing the objectives of economic growth and environmental protection. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Environment European Union Legislation Manufacturing Pollution United Kingdom VOLUME 93 NUMBER 1 1993 Issues in Environmental Law PRESENT AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES...

...Keith Oliver With the coming of the Single Market it is now essential that companies reassess their European manufacturing strategies. Many multinationals currently have fragmented manufacturing operations reflecting past failures to achieve a truly common market. This article discusses how...