Recently added articles from Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management:
Anti-Inertia-The Pro-change Tendency
Jan 01, 2006; ... The inertia present in all bodies connotes resistance to change The concept of 'inertia' for the physical bodies is aptly reflected by Newton's first law of motion; according to which "a body continues to be in a state of rest or uniform motion until and unless it is acted upon by an ...
Technology Transfer Induced Technological Dependency in an Electric Power Plant: Effects on Efficiency, Reliability and Flexibility
Jan 01, 2006; ... Abstract Most electric power generation technologies in developing countries are acquired through technology transfer from suppliers in advanced developed countries. Despite providing large benefits, such technology transfer could potentially perpetuate and deepen technological ...
Impact of Information Technology on Organizational Effectiveness: A Conceptual Framework Incorporating Organizational Flexibility
Jan 01, 2006; ... Abstract In a doctoral thesis submitted to IIT Delhi in 1994, this author had proposed a conceptual framework of the impact of information technology (IT) on organizational effectiveness. This framework hypothesized a series of impacts of IT on various organizational variables ...
Impact of Supply Chain Collaboration on Customer Service Level and Working Capital
Jan 01, 2006; ... Abstract Collaborations in supply chains as a business strategy is now getting increasing attention at business leadership level. In most cases, collaboration appears to imply vertical integration on both ends of the supply chain, that is, collaboration with suppliers and dealers/ ...
Role of Organizational Flexibility for Corporate Entrepreneurship: Case Study of FedEx Corporation
Jan 01, 2006; ... Abstract In order to remain competitive in global markets, an organization needs to focus on corporate entrepreneurship. This requires an organizational structure that allows organizational flexibility. A study on logistics and transportation organization, FedEx Corporation has been ...