Intelligent strategies

Article Abstract:

An analysis of managerial decision making in 100 US manufacturing firms by Imede business school indicates that progressive firms are using knowledge-based systems to enhance manufacturing decisions. The systems enable firms to analyze data that can be incomplete and to make decisions that are supported by arguments that are logical. Managers who want to get knowledge-based systems accepted within their organizations are advised to use three suggested strategies: encouraging vision, which builds awareness and advances corporate knowledge; encouraging urgency, which gets users immediately involved in using technology; and encouraging practicality, which focuses on obtaining resources for important projects.

Research, Decision-making, Decision making, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Case studies, Executives, Knowledge acquisition (Expert systems), International Management Development Institute

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How to think like a raider: strategies for the post crash environment

Article Abstract:

Good performance is the best defense against takeover in the changing, post-Oct 1987 stock market crash environment. An examination of company policies and performance using the criteria of corporate 'raiders' is crucial in the development of effective strategies for improved performance. Management must question the value of integration and complex operations and their associated high overheads, narrowing the focus to the core business. Opportunities for creating value can be identified by comparing the current market value and projected future cash flows to the highest value of these units for another owner.

Analysis, Acquisitions and mergers, Capitalists and financiers, Corporate anti-takeover measures, Antitakeover strategies

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