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Organization Designs For Global Strategic Alliances, John W. Slocum, Jr., David Lei
Organization Designs For Global Strategic Alliances, John W. Slocum, Jr., David Lei
Historical Working Papers
The literature is reviewed and synthesized. The need for organizational flexibility to adapt two or more organizational cultures to each other is emphasized and explored with the recognition that external culture is also an influence.
A Preliminary Empirical Test Of Daft And Weick's Typology Of Oganizations As Interpretive Systems, Lynn A. Isabella, Sandra A. Waddock
A Preliminary Empirical Test Of Daft And Weick's Typology Of Oganizations As Interpretive Systems, Lynn A. Isabella, Sandra A. Waddock
Historical Working Papers
A game simulation was used to observe 355 bankers and their information seeking and decision processes. Although hypotheses about organizational behavior were not fully supported, it was clear from the study that organization that used more total sources of information were more successful.
A Model Of The Joint Venture Partner Selection Process, J. Michael Geringer
A Model Of The Joint Venture Partner Selection Process, J. Michael Geringer
Historical Working Papers
The steps in the process of selecting a joint venture partner are conceptualized and feedback mechanisms are discussed.
Selecting Joint Venture Partners Is Easy ... Almost, J. Michael Geringer
Selecting Joint Venture Partners Is Easy ... Almost, J. Michael Geringer
Historical Working Papers
Interviews with over 100 executives previously involved in joint ventures were used to study the criteria and outcomes of partnering. The study suggests that successful joint ventures depend on more than complementary resources and require committment to the venture's objectives beyond the short term. Consideration of management styles, strategies, and culture should be part of the venture formation process.
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.
Correlates Of Climate Discrepancy, William F. Joyce, John W. Slocum, Jr.
Correlates Of Climate Discrepancy, William F. Joyce, John W. Slocum, Jr.
Historical Working Papers
Foremen from three truck manufacturing plants were assessed for performance, job satisfaction, and psychological climate in order to gain understanding of the differences between a concensus perspective of organizational climate and individual perceptions of climate. A measure of climate discrepancy seems to be a better predictor of performance than a measure of organizational climate.
Person-Situation Interaction: An Exploration, William F. Joyce, John W. Slocum Jr., Mary Ann Von Glinow
Person-Situation Interaction: An Exploration, William F. Joyce, John W. Slocum Jr., Mary Ann Von Glinow
Historical Working Papers
Data from foremen working in 3 plants owned by one manufacturing firm were surveyed to assess work climate, job satisfaction, achievement and motivating potential. Results were used to build a taxonomy for classifying patterns of fit between persons and situations. Three congruency models are used to interpret the data and interpretation seems to support the need to weigh environmental variables fully in examining performance.