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THE CHANGING NATURE OF THE WORK FORCE: An Interview With John Elkins
Remarkable changes are under way that are altering the nature of the work force.
RESHAPING THE CORPORATION: An Interview With Rodman L Drake
U.S. companies are responding to market pressures by instituting fundamental changes in how their organizations operate. Rodman L. Drake describes in this interview some of the…
IN PURSUIT OF A HEALTHIER WORK FORCE
Frank H. BarkerEmployers need to develop strategies to promote a healthier work force.
WINNING STRATEGIES FOR MANUFACTURERS IN MATURE INDUSTRIES
Robert J. MayerWith rapidly changing technologies and volatile markets, manufacturing strategies based on intuition and past experience alone are poor guides. Effective game plans base…
HOW TO STREAMLINE OPERATIONS
Raymond G. ErnstTwo giants, IBM and Xerox, were faced with a profile of aging products, high production costs, and stiff world competition. This article shows how they streamlined their…
WHAT RESTRUCTURING HAS TO OFFER
Joseph V. RizziGiven the magnitude of the corporate restructuring trend, a full understanding of restructuring is crucial for managers seeking to adjust to changing market conditions.
PLANNING FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Robert D. GilbreathToday's business climate is anything but predictable. This article describes how managers can develop a dynamic strategy by building flexibility, contingency, and hedging…
VISION AND STRATEGY: A FOCUS FOR THE FUTURE
Elinor MorrisToday, one does not have time to rely on the course of events to create a strategic vision. A growing, competitive environment requires foresight—a need to create the future.
DESIGNING SUCCESSFUL JOINT VENTURES
Carmela Elita SchillaciStrategic alliances are a growing trend. What makes some succeed where others fail? A key is how the joint ventures are designed at the outset.
MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY: The Sweeping Revolution in Manufacturing
Kasra Ferdows, Wickham SkinnerManufacturing has suddenly developed a whole new perspective. In the last few years, manufacturing management has broken out of the confinement of a century's accumulation of…
ORGANIZATION STRATEGY: Decentralization: What Works and What Doesn't
Donald J. VlcekThe satisfactions and accompanying frustrations of running a rapidly growing, decentralized company occasionally appear to cancel each other out. But Domino's Pizza Distribution…
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES: Planning for Growth and Continual Profit
Ian B. Sharlit, Anand M. KhokhaGrowth is one of the most risky business conditions a company will face. It is a condition that involves constant change and places a firm's assets and liabilities in a state of…
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