Management Research News: Volume 24 Issue 12

The supply chain management of production planning and sustainable customer relationships

Neil Towers, Ruth Ashford

Cites considerations to be borne in mind when reviewing a supply chain. Compares a number of models which consider customer relationships from the perspective of the supply chain…

Strategic planning process in developing countries: the case of United Arab Emirates business firms

Fuad N. Al‐Shaikh

Attempts to shed light on some of the leading works in the field of strategic planning. Presents the findings from research into the existence of strategic planning in United Arab…

The determination of front‐end financial targets in IJVs: a decision‐making model for MNEs

Yan He, Fu Long

Attempts to establish a decision‐making model by which multinational enterprises (MNEs) front‐end financial target can be evaluated and determined. Explains and defines the…

How to hire employees effectively

Ju Chuel Min, Brian H. Kleiner

Provides a framework for effective hiring. Considers job descriptions and personnel specification before outlining ways to attract candidates. Recommends an analysis of…