Hazel K. Bell and Donald Koepp
Discusses changes in faculty attitudes and the costs of maintainingacquisitions at a satisfactory level. Proposes that future increases inbudget acquisitions are spread equally…
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Discusses changes in faculty attitudes and the costs of maintaining acquisitions at a satisfactory level. Proposes that future increases in budget acquisitions are spread equally among natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Finally proposes that new levels of acquisitions are set and asks “should spending be capped?”
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Discusses the dedication of the new MAPS micrographics laboratoryin Pennsylvania. Considers the facilities of the new building,similarities between OCLC and MAPS, the history of…
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Discusses the dedication of the new MAPS micrographics laboratory in Pennsylvania. Considers the facilities of the new building, similarities between OCLC and MAPS, the history of MAPS, and the future of micrographics preservation. Concludes that microform is not obsolescent, and that preservation is no longer a challenge or a one‐dimensional solution.
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The big news this month was the collapse of negotiations between OCLC and the Research Libraries Group (RLG). More precisely, it was the decision by the RLG board to discontinue…
Reflects on the initiatives being taken by OCLC to educatelibrarians about preservation of library collections. Describes thetechniques whereby libraries can create bibliographic…
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Reflects on the initiatives being taken by OCLC to educate librarians about preservation of library collections. Describes the techniques whereby libraries can create bibliographic records containing preservation data. Reviews the research being carried out in the field by OCLC. Examines the issues of co‐operation and training.
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Richard W. Puyt, Finn Birger Lie and Dag Øivind Madsen
The purpose of this study is to revisit the conventional wisdom about a key contribution [i.e. strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis] in the field of…
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to revisit the conventional wisdom about a key contribution [i.e. strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis] in the field of strategic management. The societal context and the role of academics, consultants and executives is taken into account in the emergence of SWOT analysis during the 1960–1980 period as a pivotal development within the broader context of the satisfactory, opportunities, faults, threats (SOFT) approach. The authors report on both the content and the approach, so that other scholars seeking to invigorate indigenous theories and/or underreported strategy practices will thrive.
Design/methodology/approach
Applying a historiographic approach, the authors introduce an evidence-based methodology for interpreting historical sources. This methodology incorporates source criticism, triangulation and hermeneutical interpretation, drawing upon insights from robust evidence through three iterative stages.
Findings
The underreporting of the SOFT approach/SWOT analysis can be attributed to several factors, including strategy tools being integrated into planning frameworks rather than being published as standalone materials; restricted circulation of crucial long-range planning service/theory and practice of planning reports due to copyright limitations; restricted access to the Stanford Research Institute Planning Library in California; and the enduring popularity of SOFT and SWOT variations, driven in part by their memorable acronyms.
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In the spirit of a renaissance in strategic planning research, the authors unveil novel theoretical and social connections in the emergence of SWOT analysis by combining evidence from both theory and practice and delving into previously unexplored areas.
Research implications
Caution is advised for scholars who examine the discrete time frame of 1960–1980 through mere bibliometric techniques. This study underscores the risks associated with gathering incomplete and/or inaccurate data, emphasizing the importance of triangulating evidence beyond scholarly databases. The paradigm shift of strategic management research due to the advent of large language models poses new challenges and the risk of conserving and perpetuating academic urban legends, myths and lies if training data is not adequately curated.
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G. Tomas M. Hult, Travis A. Walkowiak and Jonathan M. Beck
The purpose of this paper is to promote a broadened view of service research and to demonstrate a path for integrating interdisciplinary perspectives with services marketing.
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to promote a broadened view of service research and to demonstrate a path for integrating interdisciplinary perspectives with services marketing.
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Two major streams of service literature are reviewed, highlighting key conceptual developments in each. Through synthesis of prior literature, a research framework and agenda are developed.
Findings
The findings indicate that major service research areas have been extensively explored, yet service literature is fragmented on key concepts. This can make it challenging to collaborate across disciplines. This work develops a framework for integrating concepts across disciplines to foster more impactful work.
Originality/value
This work presents a unique framework for integrating interdisciplinary perspectives with services marketing. Moreover, a research agenda for the specific purpose of promoting collaboration across disciplines is presented.