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Managing Operations: Into the 1990s
Mark GoodridgeThe effective management of advanced manufacturing technology dictates changes in managerial style and approach from a control to a commitment orientation in the workplace.
When Public Becomes Private
Peter E. Smith, John M. Barnard, Geoffrey SmithMergers, takeovers and changes in products or markets confront managers with major cultural change in their organisations. This article looks specifically at British Telecom, the…
What is the Research Buyer Buying?
Lawrence F. Bailey, Gill Scott‐JonesThis article takes a light‐hearted look at the reasons why research is conducted. The research community itself comes under investigation.
Planning is Recovering
Martin van MesdagThis article pinpoints 1974 as the watershed of the planning process in companies. Old methods of planning were discarded and new ones needed to be found as discontinuities rocked…
Customer Services — Off the Peg or Tailor‐made?
Norman E. MarrThis article examines the differences in the off the peg or tailor‐made approaches to customer services. It also suggests trade‐off analysis as a means of determining what is most…
The Pacific Rim: An Emergent Force
Geoffrey C. Kiel, Carol Ann HowardA lot of attention is currently focused on the Pacific Rim as a major world trade area, equivalent to the European Community. Companies may see this as an increased market…
Using Theories as “Overlays” for Improved Managerial Decision Making: Now You Know The Theories What Do You Do With Them?
Larry E. PateThis article outlines how behavioural science and psychological theories can be put to practical use in managerial problem‐solving situations. It follows on from Larry Pate's…
Managing Forecasts: User and Expert
Michael Barron, David TargettMichael Barron and David Targett argue in favour of forecasting playing a relevant part in decision making. They point out that forecasting possesses reliable techniques, it is…
Risky Business
Arun K. MukhopadhyayThis article examines alternatives to a standard wage. It goes on to analyse the advantages and risks inherent in profit‐sharing.
Successful Counter‐trading
David D. Shipley, C.W. NealeEconomic problems have led to the increasing role off counter‐trade in the world trade scene. Countries with large external debts are able to acquire imports and settle bills with…
Managing Rapid Change
David Tranfield, Stuart SmithWhen manufacturing companies introduce advanced manufacturing technologies, it is crucial for success that management accept and identify the structural and cultural changes that…
Training the Japanese Way
Victor Subocz“As far as basic management principles are concerned, the so‐called Japanese philosophy of management is very similar to that in western countries. The reason is very simple. We…
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- Brandon Randolph-Seng (Editor-in-Chief)