This book brings together two of the 'hottest issues' in current management thinking: the impact of privatization on the performance and behaviour of the companies involved, and the increasingly important role of purchasing and supplier relationships. The notion that efficiency is improved with privatization is critically examined. The authors examine whether privatized organizations have... Read more
This book brings together two of the 'hottest issues' in current management thinking: the impact of privatization on the performance and behaviour of the companies involved, and the increasingly important role of purchasing and supplier relationships. The notion that efficiency is improved with privatization is critically examined. The authors examine whether privatized organizations have recognized the importance of the procurement role and developed both their procurement functions and supplier relationships so as to enhance competitiveness. Grounded in economic theory, and providing rich case study material, this volume makes a major contribution to an increasingly important area. It will be of interest to students and researchers in economics, business and management studies. Read less
Chapter 1: Privatisation, Corporate Supply and Procurement Competence, Section A: Privatisation and the Management of Purchasing and Supply, Chapter 2: Privatisation, Business Restructuring and Purchasing and supply Management, Chpater 3: The Research Project and Methodology, Section B: Empirical Findings: The Survey Results and Case Material, Chapter 4: The Impact of Privatisation on the Purchasing and Supply Function,, Chapter 5: The Impact of Privatisation on Utilities' Purchasing and Supply Management,, Chapter 6: The Impact of Privatisation on Non-Utilities and Supply Management,, Chapter 7: Developments in Public Sector and Supply Management: a Comparison, Section C: Cases in Strategic Supply Alignment and Purchasing and Supply Professionalism, Chapter 8: Severn Trent Water,, Chapter 9: South West Electricity,, Chapter 10: British airways,, Chapter 11: British Steel, Chapter 12: The Post Office, Section D: Future Options for Supply Alignment and Procurement Competence in Privatised Companies,, Chapter 13: Beyond Purchasing Functionalism: Business Strategy, Supply Alignment and Procurement Competence.
Biography
Andrew Cox is Professor of Strategic Procurement Management and Director of the Centre for Strategic Procurement Management at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK., Lisa Harris works in supply management for the BMW/Rover Group., David Parker is Professor of Business Economics and Strategy and Head of the Strategic Management Group at the Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
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