The purpose of this research is to examine the role of information technology (IT) in the adoption of human resources (HR) and environmental management activities, a research topic that has not received much attention in prior literature. Drawing on the theory of operational and dynamic capabilities, we propose a model in which IT infrastructure leveraging enables the firm to create value from ...

This paper provides a discussion of the consequences of digital convergence on strategic management. In order to show the multiple effects we follow a three-steps approach. First, we investigate the implications on industry structure based on Porters concept of structural analysis of industries. The second step investigates the implications on critical success factors. Finally, we analyze the c...

The present study employed the Delphi procedure to examine the similarities and differences in the theory and practice of structural and strategic family therapy. A three-phase Delphi questionnaire was sent to a national panel of knowledgeable structural and strategic therapists, who were asked to identify and reach a consensus of opinion about items they thought important to a profile of eithe...

We consider, theoretically and experimentally, several alternative mechanisms to allocate assets when the future value of an asset is unknown at the time of allocation because of strategic uncertainty. We compare the performance of auctions (bidding with money) for the right to play the minimum effort coordination game with a competitive allocation process where participants bid with game actio...

When it comes to platform sustainability, mitigating user privacy concerns and enhancing trust represent two major tasks providers of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) are facing today. State-of-theart research advocates reliance on the justice-based measures as possible means to address these challenges. However, as providers are increasingly expanding into foreign markets, the effectiveness of t...

Drawing on literature from finance and strategic management, eight likely factors associated with the profitability and growth of unquoted, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified and evaluated. These factors are: leverage, liquidity, education, industry performance, low cost, differentiation, product focus and customer focus. The sample comprises 134 unquoted SMEs aged five ye...

Based on the environment-strategy-performance paradigm, the paper constructs a theoretical framework on the relationship among government regulations, manufacturing strategy and performance. Using structural equation model and a sample of 135 SME of Jiangsu Province, this paper examines the relationship among government regulations, manufacturing strategy and performance, the result of which sh...

planning of cities in order to respond to considerable needs of urban population, is one of the most important concerns of urban managers and authorities. urban development plans which have been provided to respond to these issues, have different objectives and characteristics. hence different plans are developed to plan and organize cities. most of these plans are being prepared without consid...

The role of Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) in healthcare necessitates a formal process of defining and updating the Information Systems Strategy (ISS). SISP enables the identification of a portfolio of computer-based applications for the execution of business plans and realization of business goals. This paper presents a processand practiced-based approach to SISP at a pharmaceut...