Technology strategy, governance structure and interdivisional coordination

Article Abstract:

Different organizational forms are compared in terms of their ability to solve coordination problems resulting from the technological interdependence between the various units of the company. The study contrasts multidivisional firms General Motors (GM) and IBM. Results show that IBM's attempts at interdivisional coordination were successful, while GM's were not. It is suggested that the centralized governance structure, supplemented by lower-powered incentives, promote interdivisional coordination.

Industrial organization, Interorganizational relations, Technology transfer

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Asset specificity and a firm's borrowing ability: an empirical analysis of manufacturing firms

Article Abstract:

Research is presented concerning the relationship between the debt ratio and asset specificity of a manufacturing business enterprise in Slovenia. The difference in companies' ability to borrow money is discussed.

Asset Accounting, Finance, Business enterprises, Debt, Assets (Accounting)

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When to fire bad managers: the role of collusion between management and board of directors

Article Abstract:

Collusion between company directors and management can benefit stockholders if high firing costs are avoided.

Management Theory & Techniques, Corporate directors, Compensation and benefits, Management, Executives, Executive compensation

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