A systems approach for corporate turnarounds

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A systems approach may be the most appropriate way to organize a corporate turnaround because the approach can look at overall issues and provide an accurate analysis of what is currently happening. A turnaround program using a systems method includes suggested steps such as: identifying and appointing managers and creating a turnaround team; analyzing difficulties; and developing alternative solutions. Strategies utilized in a turnaround program can include: a cost and contribution problem and solution strategy; a production-based problem and solution strategy; and a marketing problem and marketing-based solution strategy.

author: Ramakrishnan, K., Shah, S.K.
Corporate turnarounds, Turnaround management

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Meeting with a mission

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Strategic planning aims to improve efficiency, expand market share and establish corporate goals. It is a risky process and must be undertaken with committment and input from all levels of the organisation. The process has three stages; analysis, plan development and communication of the plan. It should be reviewed regularly and regarded as a continuous exercise. The planning meeting should include all relevant senior staff, possibly with an external facilitator. A mission statement should be produced together with a clear action plan. All staff should be told about these and, if necessary, encouraged to accept them.

author: Cremasco, Daniel J.

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Proactive vs. reactive approaches to investment in strategic information systems

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Companies proactively investing in information technology are doing so to differentiate their products from other firms, introduce new products and support growth or form alliances with other entities. The decision to invest for competitive advantage by proactive companies came from three sources: innovative influence of executive management, climate of the organization and the level of involvement of information system managers in planning.

author: Brown, Robert M., Gatian, Amy W., Hicks, James O., Jr.
Planning, Information technology

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subjects list: Management, Strategic planning (Business)
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