Keeping ahead in changing times : Creating business value in a knowledge economy
Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – A by-product of the enormous legacy of business knowledge left by Peter F. Drucker – one of the world's most acknowledged business writers – is a collection of pithy comments which aptly sum up a situation, problem or challenge. One such is “Management by objective works – if you know the objectives. In 90 percent of the time you don't.” Quite so. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to digest format.
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2013
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Strategic Direction. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 1758-8588, ZDB-ID 2089990-7. - Vol. 29.2013, 10, p. 23-25
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Management power | Conditions of employment | Knowledge economy | Added value | Peter Drucker |
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