This paper presents an exploratory and qualitative work of a novel model for the selection of the most adequate logistics providers that will compose a virtual organization. It includes a performance measurement model and a supporting methodology that considers the intrinsic dynamics, autonomy and temporality of Virtual Organizations, involving both intra and interorganizational indicators at s...

A performance measurement system (PMS) is a decision support system that through a set of indicators allows an analysis the current state of an enterprise and to compare it with the strategic objectives. It is therefore a fundamental tool for management control in business.

This paper is about performance evaluation in facilities management. It identifies the Balanced Scorecard as a widely used management framework for optimal measurement of organisational performance, discusses the fundamental points to cover in its implementation and describes the application which translates an organisation’s mission and strategy into a comprehensive set of performance measures...

Performance measurement is the basis of management with regard to controlling activities of an enterprise. Development of appropriate indicators and measurement techniques lead to many problems. Th e majority of enterprises begin to evaluate the effi ciency, by the implementation of fi nancial indicators that are practically incalculable. Only at a later stage, are measures used that are relate...

This paper aims to explore the performance alignment in collaborative network environments. It has been stated that performance management based on data collection and the evaluation of key performance indicators (KPIs) may not be effective due to the different indicators and measurement systems in place for the various participants in a collaborative network (CN). Therefore, measuring the stra...

We propose that e-marketplace sellers’ performances are shaped by how sellers deploy signals. Recent research on the signal-performance relationship proposes variety of signal attributes to create a more robust link. However, few of them explore the role of the signaling strategy, let alone empirically testing its effect. Drawing on signaling theory and literatures on strategic management, we a...

This paper examines empirically the relationship between the internal technological profile and the diversification through strategic alliances of the largest 219 industrial firms world-wide. It explores three related issues. First, the paper shows that firms’ internal technological diversification is more pronounced than external technological diversification. Second, it confirms the idea that...