Making and Measuring Reputations

Article Abstract:

Rankings of organisations mirror and create reputations. This article is about reputations and their exploitation, in the context of business school rankings. We set out to spotlight the European scene and present an exclusive ranking of the research activities of all business schools in Europe. Our ranking is based on work published in top quality international journals. The mission of business schools is not only to train managers and educate students, but it is also to develop the ideas, theories and evidence that will reshape management practice in the future. Europe needs strong business schools as one part of its overall strategy. Our top research schools are: London Business School, INSEAD, Tel Aviv, Warwick, Manchester, Cambridge, Erasmus University (NL), City (UK), Cranfield, the London School of Economics, and the Stockholm School of Economics. We compare our rankings with those of other reputation makers, such as The Financial Times and national ranking schemes, and we find that our list is more robust and comprehensive.

Research, Universities and colleges

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Measuring the performance of the corporate centre

Article Abstract:

A company's overall performance can be significantly affected by the performance of its corporate center. Its costs can be enormous and its impact can be felt throughout the organization. PricewaterhouseCoopers has been working on a measure of corporate center performance. It has found that good measurement requires the analysis of the center into its distinct components, and the development of appropriate measurement systems.

Performance, Measurement, Organizational effectiveness

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Restructuring European supply chains by implementing postponement strategies

Article Abstract:

Use of postponement strategies by Alpha Software, Gamma Equipment, Beta Biotech and Europe Delta Telecom to manage their supply centers in Europe more efficiently is discussed. Additional information on the implementation process of postponement strategies is also included.

United States, Prepackaged software, Software Publishers, Biochemistry, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Communications Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Drugs, Biological Products, Graphics Software Pkgs (Micro), TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, Transport Equipment, Analysis, Management, Computer software industry, Software industry, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Telecommunications equipment industry, Telecommunications systems, Transportation equipment industry, Distribution, Graphics software, Distribution of goods, Distribution (Commerce), Strategic planning (Business), Alpha Software Inc., Beta Biotech, Gamma Equipment, Europe Delta Telecom

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