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The Association of Perceived Disaster Recovery Plan Strength with Organizational Characteristics

Ivancevich, Daneil M.; Hermanson, Dana R.; Smith, L. Murphy - 1998

This study provides evidence pertaining to organizational characteristics associated with greater perceived disaster recovery plan (DRP) strength or effectiveness. Based on an analysis of data gathered from over 100 public companies, company size and perceived management support for DRPs are...

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The Accounting Component of Executive M.B.A. Programs

Hermanson, Dana R.; Hermanson, Heather M.; Alsup, Rodney G. - 1998

To assist Executive M.B.A. (E.M.B.A.) faculty and administrators in their curriculum management efforts, this descriptive study examines the accounting component of U.S. E.M.B.A. programs. Based on a national survey of E.M.B.A. programs, the primary results are: (1) accounting is an important...

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The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence: Rewarding World-Class Practices

Chakravorty, Satya S.; Atwater, J. Bryan; Herbert, James I. - 2008

processes, the adoption of proven world-class practices, the use of specific measurements related to quality and process … improvement, the empowerment of employees and the integration of other business functions. Over the years, many companies have … increased productivity, enhanced quality and customer service and improved bottomline business results …

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R&D Investments of Multinational Corporations

Veliyath, Rajaram; Sambharya, Rakesh B. - 2011

This paper investigated the influence of country-level factors that have led to shifts in the patterns of international R&D investments made by Multinational Corporations (MNCs), from an exclusive focus on developed countries to a broader scope that also includes developing countries....

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Agency Influences on Risk Reduction and Operating Performance: An Empirical Investigation Among Strategic Groups

Veliyath, Rajaram; Ferris, Stephen P. - 1997

The relationships between risk and performance were tested employing within and between analyses at the level of strategic groups in three different industries. As hypothesized, systematic risk did not exhibit a consistent relationship with performance. By contrast, all of the total...

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Do JIT Lines Perform Better Than Traditionally Balanced Lines?

Chakravorty, Satya S.; Atwater, J. Bryan - 1995

The article compares the traditionally balanced and just-in-time lines of production. Over the years, many companies have implemented the just-in-time (JIT) philosophy to assist them in competing on the basis of speed and agility. JIT production lines utilize capacity slack to assist in...

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Prioritizing Tactical Quality Improvement

Hales, Douglas N.; Siha, Samia M.; Sridharan, V.; … - 2006

generalizability. Also, since the researchers are actively involved in the process, our observations could not be considered objective …

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Corporate Social Responsibility in the Supply Chain: An Application in the Food Industry

Maloni, Michael J.; Brown, Michael E. - 2006

The food industry faces many significant risks from public criticism of corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues in the supply chain. This paper draws upon previous research and emerging industry trends to develop a comprehensive framework of supply chain CSR in the industry. The framework...

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Sustainability Practices in Food Supply Chains: How is Wine Different?

Pullman, Madeleine E.; Maloni, Michael J.; Dillard, Jesse - 2010

Environmental stewardship has received much attention in the wine industry, but firms must also address social sustainability to be considered a 'sustainable' company. In this research, we compare qualitative and quantitative evidence of sustainability practice adoption of wine and other food...

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Does Protective Capacity Assist Managers in Competing Along Time-Based Dimensions?

Atwater, J. Bryan; Chakravorty, Satya S. - 1994

The article presents results of a computer simulation experiment which investigated the use of protective capacity as a means to reduce production cycle times and inventory holdings for a production line. In the 1980s, quality was the primary focus for competition in many businesses. Many...

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