Seved Mohammad A'arabi; Rahim Abedi
Volume 8, Issue 19 , December 2010, , Pages 239-277
Abstract
This paper aims at studying the strategic alignment among business strategy, financial strategy, investment strategy, financing strategy, dividend strategy, and working capital strategy based on a comprehensive model (based on strategic reference points - SRP's). The comprehensive model is based on process ...
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This paper aims at studying the strategic alignment among business strategy, financial strategy, investment strategy, financing strategy, dividend strategy, and working capital strategy based on a comprehensive model (based on strategic reference points - SRP's). The comprehensive model is based on process view in strategic management were implementation is a function of formulation (focus internal or external - SRP1) and control (low or high - SRP2). In this paper at first we identify typologies of business, financial and subsystem strategies based on SRP's, and then study the relationship among these strategies. Survey research strategy used in this study. 273 Tehran Exchange Production Companies were selected for statistical population and 67 Companies included in statistical population have collaborated in this research. Types of business, financial and subsystem strategies calculated for 67 Companies in 2008. Measurement tools were questionnaire, interviewing and financial statements analyses. Descriptive statistical methods are used for data gathering. Analytical statistical methods, parametric and nonparametric were used for data analyses. The results show that, external (vertical) alignment between financial strategy and business strategy, internal (vertical) alignment between financial and subsystem or functional strategies, internal (horizontal) alignment between financial subsystem strategies and external (vertical) alignment between financial subsystem strategies and business strategy and interaction among these strategies affect the performance (ROA). The results reveal that, those companies with higher rate of alignment enjoy better performance (ROA) than those with average or lower alignment.
Hasan Ghasemi; Seyed Mohammad A’arabi; NabiAllah Dehghan
Volume 6, Issue 17 , September 2007, , Pages 75-105
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This paper is consequence of field survey that is done for studying the effect of alignment between international marketing strategy and organizational contextual dimensions and international marketing subsystems on export performance of engineering and technical services firms.
The statistical population ...
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This paper is consequence of field survey that is done for studying the effect of alignment between international marketing strategy and organizational contextual dimensions and international marketing subsystems on export performance of engineering and technical services firms.
The statistical population is engineering and technical services exporter firms that is selected 41 firms as statistical sample by judgment sampling of nonprobability sampling methods. This sample covers 95 percent of Iranian engineering and technical services export. The results illustrate the internal and external alignment variables affect export performance of engineering and technical services firms, separately and mutually. Also, the results show that the effect of internal alignment is more than the effect of external alignment. In addition, the research quantitative model come from multiple stepwise regression analysis displays that the portion of internal alignment variable in predicting export performance is .225, but the portion of external alignment variable is .162 that this result appreciated the more effect of internal alignment on firms export performance.
Seyed Mohammad Aarabi; Marjan Fayyazi
Volume 4, Issue 13 , June 2006, , Pages 67-88
Abstract
Modem organizations face unprecedented challenges in today’s fast- paced, high-tech, information-based competitive environments. Employees empowerment is a powerful tool for managers and leaders that lead to competitive advantages. The concepts and theories of empowerment developed but The meaning ...
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Modem organizations face unprecedented challenges in today’s fast- paced, high-tech, information-based competitive environments. Employees empowerment is a powerful tool for managers and leaders that lead to competitive advantages. The concepts and theories of empowerment developed but The meaning of empowerment as used in the literature has, however, been quite vague because the existence of integrated approach to these theories have neglected. In this paper, after present historical context, key concepts, and critical analysis about empowerment, we developed a new model (typology) based on Burrell and Morgan's paradigm included functionalist empowerment, structuralist empowerment, interpretive empowerment and humanist empowerment.
S. M. A'arabi; P. Shoarian
Volume 4, Issue 12 , March 2006, , Pages 97-134
Abstract
A Hype Cycle is a graphic representation of the maturity, adoption and business application of specific technologies. Hype Cycles also show how and when technologies move beyond the hype, offer practical benefits and become widely accepted.
In other words, the hype cycle is one tool for technology assessment. ...
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A Hype Cycle is a graphic representation of the maturity, adoption and business application of specific technologies. Hype Cycles also show how and when technologies move beyond the hype, offer practical benefits and become widely accepted.
In other words, the hype cycle is one tool for technology assessment. It captures the observation of the technologies, no matter how different they are; generally follow a certain pattern with respect to hype and time over enthusiasm, followed by disillusionment, and a gradual improvement in the technology that potentially leads to maturity. The periods of over enthusiasm and disillusionment typically originate from unrealistic expectations and are reinforced by media effects.
In this article, we have introduced different dimensions of Hype Cycle and its applications, and have compared main adoption indicators of Hype Cycle between Iran and USA. Moreover, we have shown that, this tool can be used from investors, who want to invest in High-Tech Industries.
Seyyed Mohammad Aarabi; Reza Armanpoor
Volume 2, Issue 7 , December 2004, , Pages 57-81
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The present article is a result of application research in the field of improvement of bank services by the use of QFD method. QFD is means which translates actual nees of customers to specifications of product services. The needs of customers are gathered by a modern and structured method in QFD. Considering ...
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The present article is a result of application research in the field of improvement of bank services by the use of QFD method. QFD is means which translates actual nees of customers to specifications of product services. The needs of customers are gathered by a modern and structured method in QFD. Considering the organizational resources and capabilities of organization the needs or demands are answered.
With regard to the title of article the use of QFD technique in assessing of physical specifications of band branches the main purpose is to determine of customers points of view as to values which are expected of the quality of physical aspects of the branches. Also in the article we have compared the amount of answering to customer needs and expectations in refah band to other branches. Also in the article we have compared the amount of answering to customer needs and expectations in refah bank to other competitors as well as to assess their points of view as to required technical obligations and to design a proper pattern for assessing of physical specifications of the branches.
Considering the importance of marketing and selecting of the physical aspects and specifications among them we have interviewed customer and in order to determine their importance we have designed a questionnaire for customer based on the process of AHP. And we have assessed the technical specifications and obligations which will answer the needs by the help of expects and proficient in this field. Further we have determined the operation of band and its competitors in doing the desired needs of customers as well as their technical demands and obligations according to QFD technique in HOQ.
Finally we have presented the proper pattern acquired by the above matrix to assess the physical specifications for absolute branches of the Refah Bank.
Seyyed Mohammad Aarabi; Soheil Sarmad Saeedi
Volume 2, Issue 6 , September 2004, , Pages 65-88
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Electronic commerce phenomenon is a necessity for business in the 21st century. For applying of this new technology, direct and indirect environmental principals which are essential for developing of export shell ...
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Electronic commerce phenomenon is a necessity for business in the 21st century. For applying of this new technology, direct and indirect environmental principals which are essential for developing of export shell study, review and revise.
In addition merchants and other stakeholders which are involved in business must be enough knowledgeable in electron commerce. For achievement of above purposes,l) principals and environmental obstacles should be specified and prioritized, and then 2) the importance coefficients should be determined and finally 3) a proper pattern for implementing of electronic commerce will be submitted.
In the attached article the steps which was shown above are completely performed.By studying the relevant factors in 73 developed and developing countries a proper pattern for applying of electronic commerce has been considered in Iran. In addition a number of suggestions In commensurate with research results has been proposed.
Seyyed Mohammad Aarabi; Shahram Estandiari
Volume 1, Issue 2 , October 2003, , Pages 1-19
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The main characteristic of these days business environment is competition and customer satisfaction is key factor to survive and improve competitive advantages. Organizations have to pay attention to their customers as a benefit resource. Understanding the customer expectations as the quality standard ...
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The main characteristic of these days business environment is competition and customer satisfaction is key factor to survive and improve competitive advantages. Organizations have to pay attention to their customers as a benefit resource. Understanding the customer expectations as the quality standard factors is no necessary. Customer satisfaction depends on the quality of the services that he receives. So determining factors which show the concepts of service quality in one hand and are measurable on the other hand is so important.
In this paper based on the services that the education department of industrial Management Institute, offers to their customers, the gap between the customer expectation and perception are measured. The results show that the Empathy (paying special attention to the customers) as a one of the five aspects of service quality has had the lowest gap.
