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The misapplication of capital investment appraisal techniques
Colin Drury, Mike TaylesSurveys of capital budgeting practices in the UK and USA reveal a trend towards the increased use of more sophisticated investment appraisals requiring the application of…
Corporate culture of a clan organization
Andrew ChanUses a case study to illustrate DHL International’s corporate culture, which may be used as a benchmark for other companies in the service industry sector. Suggests that the…
Researching and writing strategic management cases: a systems view
David JenningsConsiders the research and writing of strategic management cases which are intended to develop student’s problem‐solving abilities. Identifies a number of benefits associated with…
Collection communications: a problem child of management
Nelda Spinks, Barron WellsOne category of persuasive communication directed towards customers, clients and other organizations is aimed at collecting overdue accounts. Examines the position of businesses…
A latitudinal assessment of economic development in Sub‐Saharan African countries
Enoch K. BerahoReviews the economic development of Sub‐Saharan African countries and discusses investment potential and opportunities in the region. Concludes with recommendations to investors…
Going for the gold
John BurdettLikens the world of top‐class sports and team playing with business organizations. Discusses player development, leadership, players’ assumptions, partnerships with customers and…
Differences between Hispanic and Anglo consumer expectations
Paul Herbig, Rama YelkurThe Hispanic market is growing and changing, providing a vital and necessary marketplace for a wide variety of products. Analyses the Hispanic market in the USA, concentrating on…
Managing operating assets to create value
Steve S. Byers, John C. Groth, Marilyn K. WileyProvides the conceptual structure and practical framework for analysing the effects which changes in operating cycle variables will have on economic value. Focuses on important…
Establishing a strategic direction: a review
Tony ProctorCorporate planning involves setting down overall corporate financial goals and using these as the basis for setting goals in the various functional areas of the business. In the…
Acquisitions and firm characteristics: the importance of internal monitoring mechanisms
Charlie WeirAn important characteristic of public limited liability companies is that those which provide a company’s finance are not involved in the running of the business. It is therefore…
Exposing the illusion of confidence in financial analysis
Steven E. PhelanThe use of discounted cashflow (DCF) techniques to evaluate major investment proposals is now commonplace. What is less generally known is that DCF analysis becomes unreliable…
A strategic model for the formulation of an effective make or buy decision
R.T. McIvor, P.K. Humphreys, W.E. McAleerIllustrates that the make or buy is a strategic decision and has implications for the overall corporate strategy of the organization by describing a model which involves analysing…
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- Brandon Randolph-Seng (Editor-in-Chief)