The context and process of organizational transformation - Cadbury Limited in its sector

Article Abstract:

Organizational changes at chocolate confectionery company Cadbury Limited between 1966 and 1983 are examined for their application to other cases of corporate change. Data used for the analysis were derived from 50 lengthy interviews with Cadbury senior management, engineers, trade union officers, and shop stewards. Company reports, such as the minutes from management committee meetings and long range plans, were also used. Conclusions drawn from the Cadbury case include: strategic models in the chocolate confectionery sector co-existed until market conditions forced organizational changes to remain competitive; transformation was preceded by a long period of analysis of alternatives; existing corporate culture was malleable enough to allow for change; and the transformation process was so gradual that no clear beginning or end could be perceived.

Candy & other confectionery products, Chocolate and cocoa products, Case studies, Chocolate industry, Candy industry, Cadbury Ltd.

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Co-evolution in an institutionalized environment

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The history of Brazil's Telemig, a telecommunications company, is used to illustrate the dynamics of co-evolution in a constrained institutional environment and the availability of opportunities to exercise strategic choice. Discussion focuses on the political dimension of organizational transformation.

Management dynamics, Brazil, Models, History, Telecommunications equipment industry, Political aspects, Comparative analysis, Company business management, Strategic planning (Business), Coevolution, Telemig Celular

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Predicting the performance of international joint ventures: An investigation in China

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Various factors in the success of international joint ventures are examined, and this research indicates that the amount of a parent companies previous international joint venture experience is the best predictor of success.

China, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, International aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Joint ventures

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