JOHN F. GASKI* Several distribution channel studies have examined the effects of various sources of a channel member’s power on such phenomena as power‚ conflict‚ and satisfoction. However‚ as causal relationships among these power sources have not been considered‚ the author investigates some aspects of this issue. Specifically‚ the effects of reward and coercion on the expert‚ referent‚ and legitimate pov/er sources in a marketing channel are identified. Results indicate that (1) a supplier’s
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Communication Structure for an Organization Paul Cody COM425: Communication in Organizations Prof. Demetra Blacknell September 10‚ 2012 ? Human communication is the lifeblood of any organization. The interactive social process of communication is what enables organizational participants to elicit cooperation from others (Kreps‚ 2011). There are several different concepts that are important to an organizations communication structure. The concepts to be discussed in this paper are active
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Organization as structure vs organization as process Child J. (2005) has argued “Organization has structural‚ processual and boundary-defining facets.” (p.6) Organization as structure and organization as process are organizational choices‚ which are very distinct from each other. Organization as structure refers to ‘basic structure’ in which tasks and responsibilities are distributed among the work hierarchy. The organizational authority is at the same time centralized‚ delegated and standardized
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go‚ you won’t find many listed in the dictionary as a verb‚ an accomplishment of which Xerox is very dignified. Xerox is best known for its photographic‚ photocopying‚ printing machinery‚ and computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing. Though Xerox has been struggling in the business game as a result of restructuring disasters and difficulties‚ CEO Anne Mulcahy is doing her utmost best to see that Xerox make the transition from previously defunct to future dominant and global leader in the
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XEROX - THE BENCHMARKING STORY Source link: http://www.icmrindia.org/free%20resources/casestudies/xerox-benchmarking-5.htm The case examines the benchmarking initiatives taken by Xerox‚ one of the world ’s leading copier companies‚ as a part of its ’Leadership through Quality ’ program during the early 1980s. The case discusses in detail the benchmarking concept and its implementation in various processes at Xerox. It also explores the positive impact of benchmarking practices on Xerox. "Benchmarking
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connection to Xerox customers‚ her active engagement with Xerox people‚ and her steadfast commitment to the values of the company that are inherent in its culture and in her effective leadership‚? Said N.J. Nicholas‚ Jr.‚ lead independent director of Xerox’s board of directors. ?As important‚ she has worked closely with the board to ensure a seamless and well planned leadership succession. She has earned our tremendous respect and our deepest gratitude. Q2 Leslie Scism‚ "Xerox Shares Fall
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CHAPTER 1 Cell Structure and Organisation Cells * All living organisms are made up of cells * The simplest living organisms have one cell only * His name is unicellular-e.g. bacteria. * Most other living organisms have many cells- his name is multicellular- e.g. Man‚ plants‚ animals. * Cells can be seen only under microscope Cell structure All cells have the following structure in common: a) Cell membrane- a very thin layer of protein and fat‚ surrounding the cell.
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presentation‚ teams hand in a written report on the case. Teams are graded on the basis of the presentation‚ the written document and their ability to answer questions and to raise discussion in class. Apple Organizational Structures Apple’s New Organizational Structure Could Help It Move Faster This cartoon has been floating around the Internet for a few years. It’s supposed to be a humorous take on how all the biggest tech companies are organized. It might have to be updated to account for
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Kodak and Fujifilm Management Concepts Professor Nekia Hackworth Ife Morrison 5/8/2014 In 1879 George Eastman traveled to London to obtain a patent on his plate coating machine. The patent was granted a year later. Once the patent was granted Mr. Eastman got an investor at the name of Henry A. Strong. Soon after‚ Henry Strong and Mr. Eastman decided to go into business together. They created a company called Eastman Dry Plate Company. At that time Mr. Eastman quit his job
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I. Case Context Xerox Company is a multinational corporation engaged in the business of global document-processing and financial services markets. The document processing product line included the manufacture‚ development‚ and marketing of copiers and duplicators‚ facsimile products‚ scanners‚ and other related equipment in over 130 countries. Meanwhile‚ its financial services operations included insurance‚ equipment financing‚ investments‚ and investment banking. Since it was founded in 1906
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