scholarly journals How do firms develop its Alliances Management Capability? A case study with a multi-sector Brazilian Group

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Marcos Vinícius Bitencourt Fortes ◽  
Wagner Andreo Alledo Filho ◽  
Douglas Wegner
Keyword(s):  
Management Capability

A literatura apresenta os elementos que compõem a Capacidade de Gerenciamento de Alianças (CGA). No entanto, o entendimento sobre como as empresas desenvolvem essa capacidade ainda é uma lacuna de pesquisa. O objetivo deste artigo é investigar como as empresas desenvolvem em seu escopo interno a capacidade de gerenciamento de alianças e as estruturas, ferramentas e processos envolvidos. O estudo é baseado em um estudo de caso qualitativo de uma empresa brasileira multisetorial que depende fortemente de alianças estratégicas. Os dados coletados consistem em documentos, observação e entrevistas com 11 profissionais que trabalharam na gestão de alianças da empresa. Os principais resultados demonstram o desenvolvimento da CGA dentro da empresa (1) demonstrando alto comprometimento que favorece a criação de alianças, (2) criando estruturas independentes para gerenciá-las, (3) associando-se a líderes para buscar crescimento por meio de alianças, (4) incentivar o intercâmbio interno de conhecimentos entre alianças. O artigo contribui para a literatura existente sobre as capacidades de gerenciamento de alianças, mostrando como essa capacidade se desenvolve ao longo do tempo. Como implicação gerencial, o processo de desenvolvimento da CGA descrito neste documento pode servir como referência para empresas que visam desenvolver essa capacidade.

Managing airborne relief during international disasters

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Morales ◽  
Doral Edward Sandlin
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Rapid Onset ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Haiti Earthquake ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Capability ◽  
Multiple Case

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the need for an entity to manage airborne relief when a nation’s civil aviation authorities are overwhelmed or incapacitated due to a major rapid-onset disaster. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines why relief airflow management was so vital during the 2010 Haiti earthquake and how this management was accomplished. The author uses a case study methodology that includes interviews with logistics and aviation experts within the humanitarian and military communities involved in the Haiti relief effort. Findings – The research highlighted an airflow management capability gap within the humanitarian community. The author sets forth several possible alternatives for resolving this gap. Research limitations/implications – The research is a single case study of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. While performing a multiple case study may have provided more widely applicable conclusions, this case study provides in-depth information applicable to the worst of disasters, where an airflow management capability is most likely to be needed. Practical implications – While host nation civil aviation authorities retain responsibility for airspace/airflow management after a disaster, these can oft be overwhelmed by the volume of airborne relief flooding the area. Without an entity to assist the affected nation with airflow management, smooth logistical flow of relief goods to those in need can be catastrophically impeded. Originality/value – Little research exists on disaster relief airflow management or the legitimate need for this capability to be developed within the humanitarian community.

scholarly journals UNDERSTANDING CRITICAL VARIABLES CONTRIBUTING TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF INTERNATIONAL HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY CONTRACTORS

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanliang Niu ◽  
Xiaopeng Deng ◽  
Limao Zhang ◽  
Xiaochen Duan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Management Capability

This article is devoted to identifying and explaining the critical variables contributing to competitive advantages in international High-Speed Railway (HSR) projects from the contractor’s perspective. A total of 24 variables were identified by the literature review and a pilot study. An international questionnaire survey was performed to obtain professional opinions from both practitioners and the academy. The 24 variables were ranked and clustered into 6 factors using exploratory factor analysis. Furthermore, a case study of the Early Train Operator project of the California HSR was carried out by the survey, interview, and first-hand data. The results indicated that the top six ranked variables are (1) None Accident History, (2) Eligibility & International Criteria, (3) Contract Reputation, (4) Marketing Strategy, (5) Risk Management Capability, and (6) Technical Responsiveness. Furthermore, the 24 variables are grouped into six dimensions: Glocalization, Marketing, Safety, Economics, Technology, and Responsibility. The case study indicated that the factor framework was suitable and tractable for the application. The findings of this paper could (1) assist international HSR contractors in obtaining a better understanding of the deeper determinates of competitive advantages and (2) serve as a valuable reference for developing their competitive advantages in the international HSR market.

Dynamic Enterprise Modeling for Knowledge Worker Industries

2007 ◽  
pp. 59-81
Author(s):  
I. McKeachie
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Worker ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Enterprise Modeling ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Management Capability ◽  
Management Paradigms ◽  
Business And Management ◽  
Empirical Framework

This chapter presents a case study of the empirical development and implementation of a commercially successful enterprise modeling framework and associated constructs. We discuss the objectives from a practical business and management viewpoint and provide a guide for implementation of the empirical framework in real enterprises. An integrated approach was found to be essential quite early in the empirical development for successful outcomes to be obtained. What is offered as novel is the successful integration of standard theoretical frameworks with empirical business and management models, including areas that previously have not been covered in an integrated fashion, such as strategic management capability, the ability to integrate the framework with various management paradigms and partial automation of model data capture.

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