Business Research Yearbook,: Global Business Perspectives

This volume contains an extensive summary of most of the papers presented during the eighth annual international conference of the International Academy of Business Disciplines held in 1996. The focus of this year's conference was 'A Strategic Approach to Globalization through Technology and Diversity.' This volume is part of the continuing efforts of IABD to make available current research findings and other contributions to practitioners and academics. Contents: Introduction; Accounting; Advertising and Marketing Communications; Behavioral Research in Auditing; Corporate Communications; Global Perspectives; Diversity Issues and Women in Management; Entrepreneurship/Small Business; Ethics and Social Issues in Business; Finance; GLobal Management/Environment; Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior; International Accounting; International Business; International Marketing; Internationalisation of the Curriculum; Management Information Systems; Management of Quality; Management Science/Decision Science; Marketing Strategy; Marketing Theory and Models; On-Line Technology in Management; Organizational Theory; Pedegogical/Instructional Issues; Production/Operations Managament/Manufacturing/Services; Public Relations/Public Affairs/Lobbying and Media Business Issues; Research Methods in Business; Retailing and Consumer Behavior; Retail Management; Services Marketing/Non-Profit Marketing; Special Session; Strategic Management; Student Papers.

Business Research Yearbook,: Global Business Perspectives (Publication of the International Academy of Business Disciplins)

Business & Money

Biberman, Jerry

Alkhafaji, Abbass F.

International

University Press of America

This volume contains an extensive summary of most of the papers presented during the eighth annual international conference of the International Academy of Business Disciplines held in 1996. The focus of this year's conference was "A Strategic Approach to Globalization through Technology and Diversity." This volume is part of the continuing efforts of IABD to make available current research findings and other contributions to practitioners and academics.Contents: Introduction; Accounting; Advertising and Marketing Communications; Behavioral Research in Auditing; Corporate Communications; Global Perspectives; Diversity Issues and Women in Management; Entrepreneurship/Small Business; Ethics and Social Issues in Business; Finance; GLobal Management/Environment; Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior; International Accounting; International Business; International Marketing; Internationalisation of the Curriculum; Management Information Systems; Management of Quality; Management Science/Decision Science; Marketing Strategy; Marketing Theory and Models; On-Line Technology in Management; Organizational Theory; Pedegogical/Instructional Issues; Production/Operations Managament/Manufacturing/Services; Public Relations/Public Affairs/Lobbying and Media Business Issues; Research Methods in Business; Retailing and Consumer Behavior; Retail Management; Services Marketing/Non-Profit Marketing; Special Session; Strategic Management; Student Papers.

Strategic Management: Formulation, Implementation, and Control in a Dynamic Environment

Airborne Express, Hershey's, Motorola, Pillsbury—how do the executives of international corporations formulate effective strategies for corporate success? Filled with helpful insights into the state of the art in strategic management, this book provides a framework for the formulation, implementation, and control of strategies for all types of domestic and global organizations. You'll also find 21 suggested corporate cases for analysis (complete with reference sources), including Blockbuster Video, PepsiCo, Harley-Davidson, Nike, Home Depot, and Microsoft. This up-to-date volume gives you a comprehensive overview of strategic management in an easy-to-read format. It addresses important current issues, such as TQM (Total Quality Management), reengineering, benchmarking, and the formulation of strategic management in international markets. Strategic Management: Formulation, Implementation, and Control in a Dynamic Environment is a part of The Haworth Press, Inc. promotion book series edited by Richard Alan Nelson, Ph.D., APR. Here is a small sample of what Strategic Management: Formulation, Implementation, and Control in a Dynamic Environment will teach you about: 
<ul>
<li> the definition, meaning, and history of strategic management </li>
<li> the difference between business policy and business strategy </li>
<li> corporate structure, governance, and culture </li>
<li> mission statements </li>
<li> how to assess the corporate/business environment—internal, external, and macro </li>
<li> how to formulate an effective business strategy </li>
<li> strategic alternatives—specialization, diversification, alliances, joint ventures, acquisitions, and more </li>
<li> dealing with foreign governments and competing on a global scale </li>
<li> the role of the general manager and the board of directors </li>
<li> the control process and ways to measure the financial soundness of strategic decisions </li>
<li> management techniques for not-for-profit companies</li>
</ul> Strategic Management: Formulation, Implementation, and Control in a Dynamic Environment is an ideal reference for any teacher, student, or professional in the management arena.

Management & Leadership

Routledge

Alkhafaji presents the fundamental concepts of corporate governance and suggests a new approach to the subject that focuses on the stakeholder. As Alkhafaji demonstrates, corporate governance has moved far from traditional concerns with purely business issues like growth and profitability and now includes public issues such as pollution, equal employment opportunities, insider trading, and criminal conduct. Using data from his own empirical studies, Alkhafaji argues that the conventional board model no longer functions as originally intended. He analyzes potential management reaction to alternative forms of governance bodies and concludes that the data suggest a stakeholder board would be best suited to current American conditions.
Organized into five parts, each of which builds upon concepts discussed in the preceding chapters, the volume begins by discussing the concept of the company and the changing environment in which it operates. In the second section, Alkhafaji addresses corporate governance in specific terms and includes survey data showing management's reaction to traditional and nontraditional forms of corporate governance. Part three looks at corporate governance in the context of social responsibility, ethics, and business-government relations, while the following chapters discuss the ongoing restructuring of American business and its relation to corporate governance. The final section examines the role played by corporate governance in strategic management. Numerous tables, figures, and models support points made in the text.

A Stakeholder Approach to Corporate Governance: Managing in a Dynamic Environment (Religion; 22)

Praeger

Written for financial and management executives, this volume provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of the restructuring of American business which has resulted from a spate of large-scale mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, and buyouts. As Alkhafaji notes at the outset, mergers and acquisitions are not new to the American business scene. However, the huge dollar value of recent transactions, such as the RJR/Nabisco buyout and the fact that large corporations once thought to be safe from takeover attempts are now potential targets, has given the process heightened impact. Alkhafaji explores the reasons for the increasing popularity of takeovers, mergers, and buyouts; who benefits from and who is affected by these strategies; who loses and who wins in the process; the international aspects of corporate restructuring; and the future implications for financial and senior managers.In addition to examining the impact of corporate restructuring on the economy, the corporation, and the individual employee, Alkhafaji provides a wealth of practical information for the executive involved in the buyout process. He explains the various characteristics of companies that prompt merger and takeover actions, provides a rationale for the rapid increase in such activities, presents strategies that management should use before, during, and after the buyout, offers a comprehensive guide to what is involved in the restructuring process, and discusses the stages of mergers, takeovers, and buyouts to help managers understand the process better. The author also shows why buyouts have now become popular in the international marketplace. An extensive review of the available literature includes many illustrative realworld examples, and the author's own empirical studies are included to demonstrate management perceptions toward different aspects of the restructuring process. Both current and future managers will find this book enlightening and provocative reading.

Restructuring American Corporations: Causes, Effects, and Implications (Contributions to the Study of World)

Economics

Transformation and change are not the same. Innovations like TQM, reengineering, the learning organization, and benchmarking are certainly changes, but they require the fundamental revisions that can only be found in true organizational transformations--that is, in leadership style and organizational culture. Dr. Alkhafaji makes clear that change must be planned and have a clear purpose, and that managers must develop the special skills that are needed to prepare their organizations for change. His book presents a framework to assess corporate performance and thus to enhance long-term competitive advantage. It takes another look at the buzzwords and trends in light of the organizational transformation concept. Real world examples support theoretical research into strategic developments in global environments, laying out the essential components of transformation and the massive administrative changes required to implement it. The result is an important presentation of a crucial topic and an essential management-oriented guide.Among the several themes that Dr. Alkhafaji discusses are the current challenges to any business created by global competition, changing technology, environmental demands, and demographic shifts. He points out that organizations must continually improve the quality of their products and services, and that to do so, often requires massive change--transformations in the organization itself. He shows that these are not one-time events but ongoing revisions that require constant strategic management. To illustrate his argument he covers TQM, reengineering and other innovations and approaches, and shows clearly how they all require a deep, pervasive commitment to true organizational alteration. Dr. Alkhafaji examines leadership style, organizational culture, and specific topics such as building effective teams, the technical and personal competencies that need to be identified before teams can be selected, and the implication of restructuring for corporate performance. Also examined in the new light of organizational transformation are mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and the effect that globalization is having on today's organizations.

Corporate Transformation and Restructuring: A Strategic Approach

Biography & History

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