1 Auction Based Mechanisms for Electronic Procurement T. S. Chandrashekar, Y. Narahari, Charles H. Rosa, Devadatta Kulkarni, Jeffrey D. Tew, and Pankaj Dayama Abstract— This article reviews recent research and current art in the area of auction based mechanisms for electronic procurement. These mechanisms are becoming increasingly relevant in modern day e-procurement systems since they enable a promising way of automating negotiations with suppliers and achieving the ideal goals of procurement
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Competitor-oriented Objectives: The Myth of Market Share J. Scott Armstrong, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104 E-mail: armstrong@wharton.upenn.edu Phone 610-622-6480; Fax 215-898-2534 Kesten C. Green, Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics Monash University, VIC 3800, Australia E-mail: kesten@kestencgreen.com Phone +64 4 976 3243; Fax +64 4 473 0643 February 21, 2006 IJB05CmObj27.doc International Journal of Business (forthcoming) Abstract Competitor-oriented
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Graham, Kenny. (2013). The stakeholder or the firm? Balancing the strategic framework. Journal of Business Strategy, 34(3), pg.33 – 40. Graham is the CEO of the consulting firm strategic factors and author of strategic planning and performance management and diversification strategy. This journal put forward a clearly articulated which while firm-centric acknowledges that stakeholders hold the keys to organizational success. Jacobs M. (1997). The
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Innovation, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship Morgan P. Miles Linda S. Munilla Jeffrey G. Covin ABSTRACT. This paper is a response to Ray’s (2004) recent proposal that the intellectual property rights (IPR) attached to potentially life saving/life sustaining innovations should become public goods in cases where markets are either unable or unwilling to pay for the creation of the intellectual property. Using a free market approach to innovation based on Western moral philosophy, we suggest that
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The Concept of Knowledge Communication and Its Relevance to Management USI Research Note July 2006, Version 2.2 Martin J. Eppler, School of Communication Sciences, University of Lugano (USI), Switzerland, Martin.Eppler@lu.unisi.ch, www.knowledge-communication.org Abstract: In this research note we illustrate the relevance of the notion of knowledge communication for management. We outline where and how the communication of expertise from specialists to decision makers is crucial. We introduce
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write a term paper on Management and Leadership. Suggested topics: a. Functions of Management b. Leadership versus Management c. Contingency Leadership theories d. Social exchange theory and strategic contingencies theory e. Transformational Leadership f. Transactional Leadership g. Charismatic Leadership h. Servant Leadership i. The mirror or the window: Level 5 leadership j. Strategic Leadership k. Ethical Leadership l. Leader Member Exchange (LMX)Theory m. Values based leadership
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DELL INC Strategic Planning at United Parcel Service (UPS) Case Analysis Name Student ID Course Code Course : : : : Harinath Mathavan 30109283 BUMGT 5926 Strategic Management of Change Contents 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 5.0 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 6.0 7.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2 Company Background ..............................................................................
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industry. This paper tried to develop a primary forecast of industry future equilibrium and trends under the condition of nongovernment protection based on chaotic learning in game strategies. Forecasting possible equilibrium lead us to improve strategic behavior and establishing the win-win situation. Despite the adoption of some network strategies in Iranian automotive industry, there is still a single nature and because of activity in low – risk with middle income, this industry does not have
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at a comparable cost and quality; the company can also charge a premium for products and services; and stakeholder support for the company in times of controversy. Good reputation also adds to the company’s value in the financial marketplace. (Management, 2013) In 1999, poor decisions and mismanagement cast a shadow over Coca-Cola. “Following the hospitalization of dozens of Belgians, Coke admitted Tuesday that it had problems at two of its plants—one involving pesticide on the outside of cans
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Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION 1 LITERATURE REVIEW 2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3 METHODS OF RESEARCHING 3 METHODS FOR INVESTIGATION 3 II. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 4 1. INTRODUCTION 4 2. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF SEAPRODEX 5 III. ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENT 7 1. THE MAIN ACTIVITIES 7 2. APPROPRIATE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TOOLS 7 IV. MANAGING PERFORMANCE TO IMPROVE DECISION-MAKING 9 1. BUSINESS LEVEL STRATEGY OF SEAPRODEX 9 2. STRATEGY FOMULATION 9 3. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVIES
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