Showing papers by "Danny Miller published in 1993"
TL;DR: It is argued that over time the world views, goals, strategies, cultures, and processes of successful organizations will become more pure or “simple”: They will come to focus more narrowly on a single theme, activity, or issue at the expense of all others.
Abstract: This article argues that over time the world views, goals, strategies, cultures, and processes of successful organizations will become more pure or “simple”: They will come to focus more narrowly on a single theme, activity, or issue at the expense of all others. This is explained by managerial, cultural, structural, and process factors within the organization. It is also attributed to both the complementary way in which these factors configure and the paradox that although simplicity may trigger ultimate failure, it can bring about Initial success. The article offers some illustrative propositions concerning the nature, causes, moderating factors, and consequences of simplicity, and it makes suggestions for conducting further research.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the impact that chief executive officer succession had on changes in the structures and strategy-making processes of some large corporations and found that the results indicated that succession had a profound impact on organizational structures and strategies.
Abstract: This longitudinal study examined the impact that chief executive officer succession had on changes in the structures and strategy-making processes of some large corporations. The results indicate t...
206 citations
01 Aug 1993
TL;DR: The nature causes and performance consequences of simplicity in competitive repertoires are investigated in this article, where good performance was shown to induce managers to focus more on a shrinking set of actions.
Abstract: The nature causes, and performance consequences of simplicity in competitive repertoires are investigated. Good performance was shown to induce managers to focus more on a shrinking set of actions....
138 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose a research methodology based on the clinical concept of transference, i.e., repetitive, consistent patterns of interaction which are unique to each individual.
Abstract: The argument that leaders substantially affect organizational outcome is presented. In order to better understand the leader/strategy/environment interface, however, the question of what leaders do has to be supplemented with why they are doing it. It is argued that the assessment of a leader's preoccupations will make for more effective human resource planning by facilitating the match between leader and organization. Unfortunately, the accurate assessment of a leader's preoccupations is still in its infancy. To fill the gap, this paper proposes a research methodology based on the clinical concept of transference, i.e., repetitive, consistent patterns of interaction which are unique to each individual. The applicability of the Strategic Relationship Interview Method (a derivative of the Core Conflictual Relationship Theme Method as developed by Luborsky and his collaborators) is explored as potentially a relatively simple way to capture the essence of leadership. Using the Strategic Relationship Intervie...
28 citations
01 Dec 1993
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TL;DR: A radio programme which asked how Trinidadians might be spotted wherever they are found unexpectedly highlighted a particular form of anti-social individualistic behaviour called boldface, which is contrasted with a recent ethnography of its opposite shamefaced behaviour in nearby Guyana.
Abstract: A radio programme which asked how Trinidadians might be spotted wherever they are found unexpectedly highlighted a particular form of anti‐social individualistic behaviour called boldface. This is contrasted with a recent ethnography of its opposite shamefaced behaviour in nearby Guyana. It is suggested that these differences relate partly to differences in the recent history of the two states, but that they also point to a core contradiction in the concept of citizenship as a political ideal.
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