This paper analyses the means by which major innovations in the operations management (OM) practice develop. It describes the process as having a life cycle pattern that starts with a big idea. The big idea concept promises breakthrough operating results, ultimately providing lower price, better...

The operation of the public sector must be interpreted, examined and evaluated in a differentiated way. This was one of our major considerations when starting out on this research. In the research plan study prepared in early 2006 (Chikán, Attila et al, 2006) we tried to define, for the...

In our study, we first examine which coordination mechanisms are represented in modern societies, and in what ways; we address the role of the public sector, and the recent dynamics of these factors in Hungary. This is followed by an extension of our analysis to global coordination – the...

In this study, I will first outline a concept of competitiveness under which we have carried out research since 1995, and which the activity of the Institute of Competitiveness Research relies on. Then, I will articulate and interpret the main subject of this paper, namely the “Company...

Purpose: This paper aims to examine how government policy and institutions affect national competitiveness. A combined microeconomic and institutionalist model of competitiveness is applied. This structure is suitable for incorporating factors considered by global competitiveness rankings. The...

The purpose of social co-ordination mechanisms is to co-ordinate the activities of individuals and organisations specialised in the distribution of work. The paper reviews five basic types of mechanisms: market, bureaucratic, ethical, aggressive and co-operative co-ordination. Today’s world...

Globalisation is a fundamental and much discussed phenomenon of our days' economic development. This paper discusses its consequences in manufacturing, using the example of the Hungarian economy, where multinationals and other foreign companies play a key role. First the general nature of...

Előző számunkban ezzel a címmel közöltünk összeállítást Kornai János 70. születésnapja alkalmából. Chikán Attila írását is ott terveztük közreadni. Ezúttal nem a nyomda, hanem az Internet ördöge miatt Chikán Attila válasza körkérdésünkre csak most kerülhet az...

This paper focuses on the operational drivers of labour productivity changes. We consider two sets of drivers: a) current working practices b) changes in working practices through management programs. The relationship between these two sets of drivers and productivity changes are analysed. We...

This paper discusses the effects of sectoral structure on the long run macroeconomic inventory behaviour of national economies. Data on 15 OECD countries are included in the analysis, which is based on correlation and cluster analysis methodologies. The study is part of a long-term research...