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Performance Management Systems: How Companies are Rethinking People Development
West, June A.; Kelly, John P.Technical Note DARDEN-OB-1219-ELeadership and People ManagementBusiness has become increasingly globalized, interconnected, and disrupted by the unceasing progress of technology. As markets span ever-larger geographical areas, the war for talent among companies continues to heat up. As businesspeople enter the workforce, they seek not only challenging and stimulating roles with competitive compensation, but also organizations dedicated to people development. To attract the best and the brightest, companies a...Starting at €8.20
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Evaluación del desempeño de alianzas estratégicas
Concha, A.; Ariño, AfricaTechnical Note DGN-613StrategyEsta nota técnica provee a los directivos de los criterios más adecuados para evaluar el desempeño de una alianza estratégica. En primer lugar, se explica en detalle qué se entiende por desempeño de una alianza estratégica, a continuación se definen los criterios (financieros, objetivos y subjetivos) que existen para evaluar si el desempeño de una alianza estratégica es correcto. Finalmente, se proponen los mejores criterios, siendo los subjetivo...Starting at €8.20
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The Decision to Terminate a Strategic Alliance
Concha, A.; Ariño, AfricaTechnical Note DGN-614-EStrategyThis technical note offers managers a discussion of some basic concepts concerning the termination of strategic alliances. An alliance should be terminated when the expected benefits are exceeded by the costs. This happens when the goals pursued through the alliance are no longer being achieved by means of the alliance, or when the alliance's management and coordination costs increase beyond an acceptable level, or when there are changes in the e...Starting at €8.20
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Strategic Alliances: Managing the Relationship with the Partners
Ariño, Africa; Montes, J. S.Technical Note DGN-562-EStrategyStarting at €8.20
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Strategic Alliances: An Option to Enable Corporate Growth (DGN-648-E)
Ariño, AfricaTechnical Note DGN-648-ECorporate Governance, StrategyThis technical note presents strategic alliances as a growth option for family businesses. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of alliances and the most important points to consider at the various stages of the life of an alliance. Together with general considerations applicable to alliances involving any kind of company, it addresses specific issues concerning family businesses in particular.Starting at €8.20
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Network Analysis: What Is It?
West, June A.; Kelley, Erin; Malouf, SanaTechnical Note DARDEN-BC-0247-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis technical note is used in Darden's first year "Business Communications" course. This technical note examines the organizational structure of the network and provides a brief introduction to network analysis: What is it? Why do it? What are the implications? How can companies best implement it to highlight the strengths and power of networks and minimize the flaws and fragilities?Starting at €8.20
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Teams: Harnessing the Driving Force for School Turnaround
West, June A.; Tucker, Pamela D.Technical Note DARDEN-BC-0214-EKnowledge and CommunicationUsing quality circles and teams is fairly new to education - and is constrained by how schools are organized and a past emphasis on teacher autonomy. Can school leaders borrow from the business practice of using teams to promote student learning in their schools? This note discusses the information gleaned from participants in the Turnaround Specialist Program that is part of a Darden partnership with the Curry School of Education. The principal...Starting at €8.20
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Communicating in Organizations in the Digital Age
West, June A.; Ivanisov, ZakharTechnical Note DARDEN-BC-0243-EKnowledge and CommunicationInternal communication in organizations has been significantly changing under the influence of the latest advancements in the digital space. Recently published research suggests that the majority of companies use internal communication for a variety of purposes, including helping employees understand the business and providing performance information. This technical note examines the importance of social media used for internal purposes, provides...Starting at €8.20
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Partner selection in strategic alliances
Concha, A.; Ariño, AfricaTechnical Note DGN-612-EStrategyThis technical note offers managers a discussion of some fundamental issues to be considered when selecting a partner for a strategic alliance. Choosing the right partner is key to alliance success. First, the note discusses the issues to be considered when selecting a partner, then it offers some recommendations to help managers who want to find the best partner for a planned strategic alliance.Starting at €8.20
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Dirigiendo «joint ventures» en Rusia
Ariño, Africa; Llanos GalloTechnical Note DGN-589StrategyEncontrar un buen socio ha sido una estrategia clásica para entrar en un país nuevo. Este tipo de entrada está marcado por unas características muy determinadas y bien definidas. Tener un socio local puede reducir el riesgo que corren los recursos comprometidos; siendo esto una ventaja cuando el país es problemático, y con unas características culturales muy marcadas que la empresa entrante desconoce.Starting at €8.20