Globalization and internationalization: a brief note

The terms of globalization and internationalization appear similar; they have major differences: globalization is a more multidimensional/ multi-disciplinary concept while internationalization is mainly business in perspective. Globalization focuses on the macro level, often transcending the interest of a particular country; internationalization focuses on the industry- and firm-level in business study. These two terms have been defined in various ways in the literature. I note the following references in these topic areas:

On globalization

1. Rajan, R.S. (2003) Economic globalization and Asia, World Scientific
2. Zolo, D. (2007) Globalisation: an overview, ECPR.

On internationalization

1. Auer, P., Besse, G., Meda, D. (editors) (2006) Offshoring and the internationalization of employment, proceedings of the France/ILO symposium, 2005.
2. Wheeler, C., McDonald, F., and Greaves, I. (editors) (2003) Internationalization: firm strategies and management, palgrave.

These two topics have been much discussed in academic journals.

On talent management - a brief note

Talent management is a key topic in human resource management. There are articles and books on this topic. I note the following references

1. Cheese, P., Thomas, R.J. and Craig, E. (2008) The talent powered organization, KoganPage.
2. Ready, D.A., Hill, L.A. and Conger, J.A. (2008) "Winning the race for talent in emergnig markets", Harvard Business Review November, pp. 63-70.
3. Levin, R. and Rosse, J. (2001) Talent Flow, Jossey-Bass.
4. Lewis, R.E. and Heckman, R.J. "Talent management: A critical review" Human Resource Management Review16, pp. 139-154.

On empowerment - a brief note

Empowerment is key topic in general management and human resource management. Lots of articles have been written about it. I note the following references:

1. Dewettinck, K. and Ameijde, M. v. (2011) "Linking leadership empowerment behaviour to employee attitudes and behavioural intentions", Personnel Review 40(3) pp. 284-305.
2. Sims, Jr.,H.P., Faraj, S. and Yun, S. (2009) "When should a leader be directive or empowering? How to develop your own situational theory of leadership", Business Horizons 52, 149-158.
3. Sigler, T.H. and Pearson, C.M. (2000) "Creating an empowering culture: examining the relationship between organizational culture and perceptions of empowerment", Journal of Quality Management 5, pp. 27-52.
4. Story, M.R. (1995) "The Secrets of Successful Empowerment", National Productivity Reviw Summer, pp. 81-90.

A relevant journal is Participation & Empowerment published by MCB University Press.

Service failure and recovery - a brief note

The topic of "service failure and service recovery" appears to be a popular dissertation topic for business students. My review note the following references

1. Kim, M.G., Wang, C., Mattila, A.S. (2010) "The relationship between consumer complaining behavior and service recovery: an integrative review" International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 22(7), pp. 975-991.
2. Lanza, A.B.d.R., Casielles, R.V. and Martin, A.M.D. (2009) "Satisfaction with service recovery: perceived justice and emotional responses" Journal of Business Research 62, pp. 775-781.
3. Robinson Fr., L., Neeley, S.E., and Williamson, K. (2011) "Implementing service recovery through customer relationship management: identifying the antecedents" Journal of Servides Marketing 25/2, pp. 90-100.
4. Sari, S., Slatten, T., Svensson, G., and Edvardsson, B. (2011) "A sos construct of negative emotions in customers' service experience (cse) and service recovery by firms (srf)" Journal of Servides Marketing 25/5, pp. 323-335.

Also refer to service recovery paradox and service recovery practices.

Supply chain risk - a brief note

My preliminary review of supply chain risk note the following references:

1. Pfohl, H.C, Kohler, H. and Thomas, D. (2010) "State of the art in supply chain risk management research: empirical and conceptual findings and a roadmap for the implementation in practice" Logist. Res. 2, pp. 33-44.
2. Rao, s. and Goldsby, T.J. (2009) "Supply chain risks: a review and typology" The International Journal of Logistics 20(1), pp. 97-123.
3. Schoenherr, T., Tummala, V.M.R and Harrison, T.P. (2008) "Assessing supply chain risks with the analytic hierarchy process" Providing decision support for the offshoring decision of a US manufacturing company", Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management 14, pp. 100-111.
4. Trkman, P. and McCormack, K. (2009) "Supply chain risk in turbulent environments", International Journal of Production Economics 119, pp, 247-258.

Also refer to supply chain risk  management.

On autopoiesis - a brief note

The topic of autopoiesis has been studied for many years and is a vital topic in the systems literature. The following references are noted in my review:

1. Bailey, K.D. (1997) "Research paper: The Autopoiesis of social systems" Systems Research and Behavioural Science 14, pp. 83-100.
2. Kay, R. (2001) "Research paper: Are organizations autopoietic? A call for new debate" Systems Research and Behavioural Science 18, pp. 461-477.
3. Koskinen, K.U. (2009) "Research article: Project-based company vital condition: structural coupling. An Autopoietic View" Knowledge and Process Management 16(1) 13-22.
4. Mingers, J. (1995) Self-producing systems, Plenum.
5. Tsuchiya, Y. (2007) "Research paper: Autopoietic Viable System Model" Systems Research and Behavioural Science 24, pp. 333-346.

Built environment literature - a brief note

My initial review of academic journals related to the subject domain of Built Environment spots the following refereed journals:

From Emerald Group Publishing

1. Built Environment Project and Asset Management
2. Construction Innovation
3. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis
4. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment
5. Journal of European Real Estate Research
6. Journal of Facilities Management
7. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction
8. Journal of Place Management and Development
9. Property Management

From Elsevier Ltd

1. Building and Environment
2. Fire Safety Journal

From Taylor& Francis

1. International Journal of Strategic Property Management

Sage Publications

1. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, published by Sage Publications, on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers
2. Indoor and Built Environment

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