Journal•ISSN: 1363-8483
The Antidote
Emerald Publishing Limited
About: The Antidote is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Supply chain & Mergers and acquisitions. Over the lifetime, 161 publications have been published receiving 1283 citations.
Topics: Supply chain, Mergers and acquisitions, Knowledge value chain, Strategic management, Value chain
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TL;DR: The authors discusses Drucker's role in developing the idea of privatization in the UK, as far back as 1970, in a Conservative Party policy document, and suggests hard work, not genius, is the cure, and conscientiousness, not being clever, is what CEOs are paid for.
Abstract: Acknowledges Peter Drucker's place as a guru in management theory or business trend, well ahead of his peers. Discusses his part in developing the idea of privatization in the UK, as far back as 1970, in a Conservative Party policy document. Posits that management's biggest challenge is ‘what to do’ — especially in previously successful companies who have faced stagnation. Reasons this is because the organization's assumptions no longer fit reality regarding the organization's foundations. Uses three case studies of top companies (Marks & Spencer, IBM and General Motors) to explain the theory. Suggests hard work, not genius, is the cure, and conscientiousness, not being clever, is what CEOs are paid for.
305 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that managers need to consider other factors relevant to a virtual organization's ability to innovate, such as autonomous and systemic innovation; and codified and tacit knowledge.
Abstract: Contends that ‘the virtues of being virtual have been oversold’, particularly regarding organization for innovation. Posits that managers need to consider other factors relevant to a virtual organization's ability to innovate — such as different forms of innovation and knowledge, these are: autonomous and systemic innovation; and codified and tacit knowledge. Recounts that companies like Intel and Microsoft have made extensive investments to continually develop their capabilities — arguing only large companies have the scale and scope to co‐ordinate complementary innovations
180 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a trade-off between locating those activities close to corporate design and production functions is discussed, and managers can evaluate the tradeoff between placing those activities in close proximity to design and manufacturing functions.
Abstract: Looks at globalization and lean production and their possible interaction. Depicts production as ‘a tightly coupled, flexible system’ centred on JIT (just‐in‐time) delivery and low inventories, which requires continuous improvement as a component quality necessary in the process. Describes global supply chain strategy's conflicting goals as: JIT delivery; low inventory; lead times; flexible manufacturing; and close relationships with suppliers. Concludes that managers can evaluate the trade‐off between locating those activities close to corporate design and production functions.
112 citations
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TL;DR: In this paper, the impact of catastrophes on shareholder value is not strongly influenced by the existence of catastrophe insurance, but that a catastrophe puts the spotlight directly on management's ability to handle a crisis.
Abstract: States the impact of catastrophes on shareholder value is not strongly influenced by the existence of catastrophe insurance, but that a catastrophe puts the spotlight directly on management's ability to handle a crisis. Uses a Table of cases studied with regard to catastrophe effects and also uses 3 Figures showing differences between recoverers and non‐recoverers; and also Union Carbide after Bhopal; plus PanAm after Lockerbie. Concludes large numbers of fatalities, along with issues about management's responsibility for the accident or attendant safety lapses, are significant factors differentiating non‐recoverers.
102 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss German-born psychologist Kurt Lewin's work in the field of organizational development and change and how he influenced those two ideas and point out two of his ideas, a force field and change as a three-point process.
Abstract: Discusses German‐born psychologist Kurt Lewin's work in the field of organizational development and change and how he influenced those two. Pinpoints two of his ideas ‐ a force field and change as a three‐point process, and examines these in detail. States there is much still to be obtained from Lewin's ideas ‐ especially with regard to motivation of people.
48 citations