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Self-managed teams: assessing the benefits for small service-sector firms

Article Abstract:

Self-managed teams can make a contribution to improving a company's performance in certain areas, according to research undertaken among small UK service-sector companies. However, these companies must be aware that the impact of a shift towards more independent work groups is not entirely predictable. Small business managers must carefully look at the company's specific circumstances and then assess whether the creation of self-managed teams will bring about the required improvements. Self-managed teams may not assist companies where poor performance is attributable to inability to optimize workforce effectiveness.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Admin. of general economic programs, Small Business Administration, Small business

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Strategic and organizational evolution of Spanish firms: towards a holding network form?

Article Abstract:

A study examining the evolution of strategies and organization structure based on Spanish firms is presented. In this context, the concepts of multidivisional network, holding network, and decentralization are also discussed.

Spain, Strategic planning (Business), Business networks (Social groups)

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Conditions of radical transformation in state-owned enterprises

Article Abstract:

A study examining the factors that resulted in drastic changes in organizational structures of New Zealand's five state-owned enterprises during the period from 1985 to 1995 is presented.

Management dynamics, Other General Government Support, New Zealand, Government Enterprises-Total Govt, Company business management, Government business enterprises, Public enterprises

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