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Cross-functional teams and cultural context in Alberta versus Colorado operations

Algoma Howard had implemented cross-functional problem solving teams successfully in Alberta, but struggled to duplicate that success in Colorado. The Colorado situation failed for precisely the same reason that the Alberta situation failed -- employee buy-in.

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Microsoft's organizing function and management control structure

The management teams at Microsoft concentrate on how to gain the greatest levels of productivity and profitability from the resources they have, as many are shareholders in the corporation.

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Creating a unified vision for modern public universities: Administrative challenges and constraints

Managing a university in today's competitive and economically-challenged environment presents many of the same administrative obstacles as managing a firm.

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How BMW and Bridgestone achieve competitive advantage through differentiation

While the owners of private companies can define success on their own terms, rational investors define success in terms of key market metrics. They use net profit, dividend distribution, market share and growth measures to determine if a company has been successful.

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Strategic management in marketing and brand development

During my continued studies to be conducted at Gallatin, I hope to master the ins and outs of advertising media and modern brand development. I believe that my interest in the field will lead to great academic success.

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Roles and responsibilities of noncommissioned officers in U.S. military

The Roles and Responsibilities of the Noncommissioned Officer. Officers who have risen to a position of command as delegated by commissioned officers.

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Organizational culture, top management teams, and cooperative business strategies

Drawing upon your own experience with a business or other organization, explain the concept of organizational culture and outline what must be done to sustain an effective culture.

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The CIO's role in managing IT complexity and enterprise transformation

The role, related initiatives, strategies and programs of any leader that manages an IT function is critically important to the success of any enterprise.

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Organizational factors affecting nurses' job satisfaction in long-term care

Al-Hussami, Mahmoud (2008). A study of nurses' job satisfaction. European Journal of Scientific Research 22(2).

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The role of fear and benchmarking in project management

No matter what role you are playing in an organization, allowing fear to play a major part in your decision-making process is never a good idea. On the other hand, fear can also be a useful tool. For project managers, finding the best balance between healthy and unhealthy fear is necessary.

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