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The Strategy-Structure Linkage: Conceptual, Methodological And Measurement Issues, William R. Bigler, Jr.
The Strategy-Structure Linkage: Conceptual, Methodological And Measurement Issues, William R. Bigler, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
This note provides a conceptual overview of the relationship between organizational strategy and organizational structure. Information pathways and distances are highlighted as the key element that may be measured to obtain criteria that link strategy and structure.
A Review Of The Framework Oriented Literature On Culture And A Proposed Integration, William R. Bigler, Jr.
A Review Of The Framework Oriented Literature On Culture And A Proposed Integration, William R. Bigler, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
An overview of concepts that may be developed for further detailed understanding and measurement of culture.
Stochastic Duration And Dynamic Measure Of Risk In Financial Futures, Andrew H. Chen, Hun Y. Park, K. John Wei
Stochastic Duration And Dynamic Measure Of Risk In Financial Futures, Andrew H. Chen, Hun Y. Park, K. John Wei
Historical Working Papers
Stochastic duration is examined a general measure of risk for use in assessing financial futures.
Classifying Control Variables, Michael F. Van Breda
Classifying Control Variables, Michael F. Van Breda
Historical Working Papers
Interviews with 68 managers from 20 Fortune 500 firms were used to discern control variables that managers use to control production and evaluate management performance. It was concluded that financial accounting variables tend to be the most used and as a corollary, the control variables do not serve very well in evaluating progress toward long- term goals. Discussion suggests that accounting variables are most appealing because of their appearance of validity and legitimacy.
Organization Structure And Financial Market Performance: A Preliminary Test, Richard A. Bettis, Andrew Chen
Organization Structure And Financial Market Performance: A Preliminary Test, Richard A. Bettis, Andrew Chen
Historical Working Papers
Firms in the petroleum industry adopting a multidivisional structure arestudied to observe the impact of structural change on financial performance. The outcome did not clearly show divisional structure to be a determining factor in performance. There is some suggestion that this may have a great deal to do with the vertical integration inherent in the petroleum industry.
Innovation Diffusion Models Of New Product Acceptance: A Reexamination, Vijay Mahajan, Yoram Wind
Innovation Diffusion Models Of New Product Acceptance: A Reexamination, Vijay Mahajan, Yoram Wind
Historical Working Papers
Limitations of the diffusion model, which was borrowed from epidemiology are discussed. The lack of flexibility in adapting to different consumer behavior and product distribution patterns requires adaptation of the model. A number of potential improvements to diffusion models are identified, including the Von Bertalanffy model.
The Impact Of Variable Levies: A Discussion Of The Costs And Benefits Of The European Community's Common Agricultural Policy, Terence C. Smith
The Impact Of Variable Levies: A Discussion Of The Costs And Benefits Of The European Community's Common Agricultural Policy, Terence C. Smith
Historical Working Papers
A critical analysis of the common agricultural policy (CAP) suggests that the detrimental effects far outweigh the benefits and have created problems such as wage inequities and high prices. Future planning must encompass remedying these problems while retaining beneficial market stability.
Toward A Theory Of Business Level Strategy Research, William R. Bigler, Jr.
Toward A Theory Of Business Level Strategy Research, William R. Bigler, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
An outline of the relationship between theory and practice in the area of strategic management is explored.
The Strategy-Culture Linkage: A Procedural Guide, William R. Bigler, Jr.
The Strategy-Culture Linkage: A Procedural Guide, William R. Bigler, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
A scheme is proposed for analyzing the fit between culture and strategy in order to tailor a change program that will obtain a better congruence.
Linking Reward Systems And Organizational Cultures, Jeffrey Kerr, John W. Slocum, Jr.
Linking Reward Systems And Organizational Cultures, Jeffrey Kerr, John W. Slocum, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
A total of 14 companies of varying size were contacted and 75 managers selected by the human resources department were interviewed to obtain data about both reward systems and the organization's culture. Variables including salaries, promotions, andrecruitment, were investigated. Results were grouped into two types of culture, the clan culture and the market culture. Both are characterized with respect to organizational environment and values.
Measuring The Financial Impact Of Strategic Interaction: The Case Of Instant Photography, Richard A. Bettis, David Weeks
Measuring The Financial Impact Of Strategic Interaction: The Case Of Instant Photography, Richard A. Bettis, David Weeks
Historical Working Papers
An analysis of market value as a tool for understanding the strategic value of firms. Profitability is discounted due to difficulties in obtaining sample size. The analysis hinges on finding abnormal returns that coincide with significant corporate events.
Simplified Assessment Of Single And Multi-Attribute Utility Functions, Gary Klein, Herbert Moskowitz, Sathiadev Mahesh, A. Ravindran
Simplified Assessment Of Single And Multi-Attribute Utility Functions, Gary Klein, Herbert Moskowitz, Sathiadev Mahesh, A. Ravindran
Historical Working Papers
Two mathematical programs are presented that support the gathering and analysis of data that could be applied in a decision-making software that would more accurately portray the decision-maker's values.
Financial Institutions And Markets And The Economic Development Of Four Asian Countries, Christopher B. Barry
Financial Institutions And Markets And The Economic Development Of Four Asian Countries, Christopher B. Barry
Historical Working Papers
This is a review of the economic development of Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Tiawan. A great deal of disparity is displayed in the manner that each country grew and found financial success.
A Framework For Formulating Response To Environmental Complexity: A Tool To Manage Diversity, William R. Bigler, Jr.
A Framework For Formulating Response To Environmental Complexity: A Tool To Manage Diversity, William R. Bigler, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
This paper addresses the role that relationships among firms plays in complex industries. The complexity in both products and markets influences the structure of industries and the necessary actions firms may take to minimize risk.
Perspectives On The Management Of Diversity: A Dynamic Viewpoint, William R. Bigler, Jr.
Perspectives On The Management Of Diversity: A Dynamic Viewpoint, William R. Bigler, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
An analysis of the literature of diversification leads to the suggestion thatconsideration of the organization should come from the perspective of systems analysis and that time should specifically be included as a factor in analysis.
Efficient Data Handling And Enefficient Market Structures, Marion G. Sobol, Albert Kagan
Efficient Data Handling And Enefficient Market Structures, Marion G. Sobol, Albert Kagan
Historical Working Papers
A logical analysis is presented of the problems arising in competition against IBM which has strong monopoly-oligopoly structure in the marketplace.