Journal of Business Strategy: Volume 21 Issue 5

SHORT TAKES

The Internet has become an obsession that's affecting the global economy, businesses of all sizes, and lifestyles. Consider these statistics.

CLIPPINGS

The litmus test for evaluating a true outsourcing offer as opposed to a reengineering project is called the monkey test. Consider any particular set of context responsibilities…

Real Time Strategy: The Seven Laws of E‐Commerce Strategy

Richard W. Oliver

It won't be news to anyone reading this that the days of leisurely and methodical strategic planning are over. Look at the top 100 companies today compared to the top companies…

Web Design: There's More to E‐Business Than Point and Click

Jerry Savin, Dave Silberg

There's no question that e‐business offers incredible opportunities. Companies that create an effective Web presence can streamline operations, shorten response time to customer…

STRATEGISTS TO WATCH

JoAnn Greco, Harvey Meyer, Kent Streinriede

Take a look at eight people behind the eight ball.

Napster: A Business in Search of a Viable Model

Shawn D. Cartwright

Napster is making a lot of headlines because it is disrupting the recording industry. Less well reported is the fact that the company has no real business model.

THE SOFTWARE TO SECURE YOUR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE

Sunny J. Baker

Strategic planning is as important as ever, and now it must be done faster than ever before. There are software programs that can help.

BUSINESS AS UNUSUAL

Add to the classic factors of production, land, labor, and capital, a new factor—funkiness.

Stack Attack: E‐Xtravaganza

Bristol Lane Voss

I don't know about your computer, but mine takes the initiative to capitalize letters as it deems appropriate, like at the beginning of a sentence or after a period. This is…

The Last Word: Challenge

Seems like every business article published today contains the word “challenge.” That's one of those charged concepts. A challenge could be something fun—“I'll beat you at…