Risk managing contractual routes to effective innovation procurement

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 18-20
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Public Organization ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
The Eu

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper concentrates on the public procurement of innovations (PPI) within the EU as a mechanism for stimulating private sector R&D efforts that solve public organization-identified problems. The authors encourage less risk aversion and greater risk management to encourage the increased use of cost-plus contracts to spread some risk between the procurer and supplier, which should in turn attract more innovative companies to participate in PPI exercises. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Business uncertainties for emerging contractors

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Emerging contractor firms face significant challenges which threaten the survival of their business. Through a focus on risk management and other strategies, such companies can better ascertain and manage risks to achieve profitability and growth. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

SMEs and adoption of innovative technologies

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Risk Management Strategy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Exploiting new technological innovations can help increase the competitiveness of small businesses. But considerable risks are often involved in adopting such technologies. Knowledge risks are especially significant and it is imperative that firms become cognizant of such risks so that appropriate countermeasures can be devised and implemented as part of an effective risk management strategy. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. 

The proactive pursuit of surging performance through supply chain risk management

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 35-37
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Supply Chain Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Culture ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper concentrates on clarifying how the proactive supply chain risk management (SCRM) strategies of supply chain (SC) flexibility, SC responsiveness, and SC resilience, impact upon SCRM performance. Data from the Turkish manufacturers revealed that SC resilience and SC responsiveness significantly boost SCRM performance, as well as overall firm performance, by reducing their associated risk, but that SC flexibility does not. Furthermore, the presence of a risk management culture in itself did not yield the expected ultimate increase in SCRM performance. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Branding as risk management

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 12-14
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
General Motors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
And Control ◽  
Opening Up ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Many people believe that the key to successful marketing is control. Control over brand, control over communications and control over activities. It is hard to imagine Apple opening up its hardware or software to customers so that they could create their own designs on its products, isn’t it? Or General Motors for that matter. Or Pepsi. With pretty much any major brand you can think of, it is hard to imagine any of them ceding control. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

The ideal blend of public relations and business diplomacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (12) ◽  
pp. 27-29
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Task Demands ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
The Ideal

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Business today are required to meet varying expectations of stakeholders growing in both number and diversity. The task demands a more comprehensive approach to stakeholder management that can be achieved by combining different aspects of the public relations and business diplomacy functions in order to increase the prospects of successfully meet the various challenges involved. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

The importance of looking good

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 14-16
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
A Company ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The ever-widening expanse of social media means that all companies now need an online profile. But such increased exposure means that companies are now under the influence of the public to look good. The need to strive for a good e-reputation is a fundamental aspect of any social media presence for a company. Instant communication means that public dissatisfaction can accumulate uncontrollably. Therefore, effective online communication of ethical plans and initiatives by companies through social media is a key concern. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Taking the risk out of risk management

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 28-30
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Defensive Measures ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Reputation is that most slippery of corporate notions. While it can feed an organization over and over in terms of revenues and profitability, it can also take them away in an instant, often without warning or any fault attributed to the firm itself. Yet despite this, corporate Canutes continually seek to tame the raging beast that is reputation through all sorts of policies, governance and frameworks without ever stopping to think where to focus their defensive measures. Maybe there is an easier way? Practicalimplications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

When marketing mirrors jazz: creativity during the mature stage of a product’s life cycle

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Mature Stage ◽  
Operating Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Structured Abstract Findings Marketers are a canny lot. Then again, they have to be. Their operating environment is invariably congested, so securing the attention of the public is rarely an easy task. Any lasting competitive edge will only be obtained by those able to constantly outwit their rivals. Marketing goes hand-in-hand with creativity. It might therefore be assumed that the best marketers are the most creative ones. This capability becomes even more valuable when it comes to findings ways of revitalizing ideas which have become stale in consumers’ eyes. Author George Kneller articulated the essence of this when claiming that marketers must take a fresh look at what’s familiar to them to think creatively. Practical Implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Teams and the culture of the individual

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 28-30
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Strong Material ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Online Conversation ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Most people watching the movie The Social Network of course realized that the stereotyped, cliched view of the nerdy computer genius creating the world’s biggest online conversation in the shape of Facebook was probably exaggerated. But since when did Hollywood let reality shine its light when there are stereotypes and cliches to develop? To be fair to the producers, they did have some strong material in the public domain to play with – cue the Winklevoss twins – and the “nerd makes good” storyline is simply a digital realization of the American Dream. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

In the public eye

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Public Sector Entrepreneurship

Purpose of this paper Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings For many, the idea of public sector entrepreneurship will seem something of an oxymoron. The public sector, particularly in many developed countries, often suffers from a series of drab stereotypes – that everything within its institutions moves at a glacial pace, that any progress is stymied by labyrinthine bureaucracies, and that both of these factors work together to hold back creative thinking or agile solutions. In short, if you were to design a mechanism that would prevent entrepreneurship from flourishing, it would be something very much akin to this nightmare vision of the public sector. Practical implications Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. What is original/value of paper? The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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