Essays about: "mintzberg"

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1. 6. Part-time employment within the Swedish retail business : – A study of part-time employment from a management perspective

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Johanna Dahlman; Anna Engberg; [2015]
   Keywords : Part-time employment; manager’s role; Swedish food retail business; leadership; leadership role.;

   Abstract : Research question: How has the presence of PT employees affected the role of managers in the Swedish food retail business? Research purpose: The purpose of this paper was to describe the change that accompanies part-time employment from a management perspective, and particularly, describe how the presence of part-time employment has influenced the role of the manager within the Swedish food retail business. Conceptual framework: The main focused in this chapter is directed towards the role of managers. READ MORE

3. 7. Identifying Barriers with Joint Venture Implementation : Empirical Evidence on Petia

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Biro Lotti; Carl Axén; Erik Mosher; [2014]
   Keywords : Developing countries; Emerging markets; Bulgaria; Low-cost countries; International expansion; Low-labor costs; PESTEL Analysis; Cultural Dimensions; Joint Venture; Legal factors; Barriers to entry;

   Abstract : In order for the companies to continue existing and stay competitive in today’s business world, they must go international. More and more researchers are stating how all companies should expand to new and existing markets. Emerging markets are showing more and more potential for growth and customer demand. READ MORE

4. 8. Strategy Development for Building Digital Collections of the University of Cape Coast Library, Ghana : A Case Study

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap / Bibliotekshögskolan

   Author : Nesba Adzobu; [2013]
   Keywords : case study; digital collections; Ghana; interviews; Mintzberg; strategic planning; UCC;

   Abstract : Strategic planning is a critical issue for higher education academic libraries, especially in developing countries like Ghana, due to limited financial resources and the rapid change in the information environment during the last several decades. Theory-testing case study methodology was used in this thesis to examine strategy formulation and implementation in building the digital collections of the University of Cape Coast Library (UCCL) in Ghana. READ MORE

5. 9. Performance, A Product of Planning? : Strategic Planning and its Implications among Swedish Manufacturing SMEs

   University essay from Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Johan Bergström; Mikael Tran; Philip Lundell; [2013]
   Keywords : Environment Hostility; Organizational Structure; Strategic Planning; Strategic Posture; Subjective Performance; Manufacturing SME;

   Abstract : The subject of strategy and strategic planning is widely discussed among researchers, where some scholars argue for a high level of strategic planning (Gavetti, et al. 2005) others suggests a more flexible strategic plan (Mintzberg, 1973). This has created a great diffusion for both researchers and business managers. READ MORE

6. 10. Creativity in strategic processes: A case study on creative development work in a contemporary organization

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Anna Savostina; Mirja Bokholm; [2013]
   Keywords : Strategy; Process; Creativity; Innovation; Case study;

   Abstract : In today's highly complex business environment, creativity has become key in gaining competitive advantage. This has an effect on the strategic process, as an organization is being put under pressure to adjust to the increased demand for creativity and innovation. READ MORE