Organizational Structure
Why Managers Still Matter
Managerial authority is essential when decisions are time-sensitive, knowledge is concentrated and decisions need to be coordinated.
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Organizational Structure
The 2014 Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize
This year’s winning article is “Making Mergers Work,” by Hamid Bouchikhi and John R. Kimberly.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Combining Purpose With Profits
Several organizing principles can help companies sustain both profitability and a sense of purpose.
Executing Strategy
From the Editor: Beyond the Organization
Executives are harnessing the energy of people both inside and outside their companies.
Innovation Strategy
The 2013 Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize
This year’s award goes to the authors of “Creating Employee Networks That Deliver Open Innovation.”
Collaboration
Social Business: Flat or Hierarchical? A Surprising Answer
“Loosely coupled” organizations are models for managing a social media-driven business environment.
Culture
How Innovative Is Your Company’s Culture?
A new assessment tool can help executives pinpoint a company’s innovation strengths and weaknesses.
Global Strategy
Managing the Human Cloud
Tapping a virtual, on-demand workforce requires new management models and skills.
Boards & Corporate Governance
The Role of the Chief Strategy Officer
A guide to help boards and CEOs decide which type of CSO is ideal for their leadership teams.
Business Models
Amoeba Management: Lessons From Japan’s Kyocera
Kyocera Corp.’s distinctive management system seeks profitable growth by extreme decentralization.
Leadership Skills
The Elements of Good Leadership
What does it take to be an effective leader in today’s unpredictable and uncertain business environments?
Organizational Structure
When Is an Outsider CEO a Good Choice?
There are circumstances in which outsider CEOs may outperform CEOs who came up through the ranks.
Organizational Structure
Inside the World of the Project Baron
New research offers insights into the leadership — and politics — that typify project-based firms.
Developing Strategy
Are CEOs Getting the Best From Corporate Functions?
At too many large companies, corporate functions like HR and IT don’t get enough strategic direction from the CEO.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Creating Business Value with Analytics
Companies experienced in analytics use are increasingly gaining competitive advantage.