International Journal of Commerce and Management: Volume 8 Issue 1

PRODUCT ELIMINATION DECISIONS: A COMPARISON OF AMERICAN AND BRITISH MANUFACTURING FIRMS

Mark Andrew Mitchell, Ronald D. Taylor, Faruk Tanyel

An empirical examination of the product elimination decision‐making processes in American and British manufacturing firms was presented. Specifically, two areas of the product…

SAUDI COMPANIES ATTITUDE TOWARD ISO 9000 QUALITY STANDARDS: AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION

Shahid N. Bhuian

A sample consisting of senior executives of 61 companiues in Saudi Arabia was obtained to examine the nature of their attitudes toward ISO 9000 quality standards. Results indicate…

AUSTRIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

Marios I. Katsioloudes, Bettina Feichtinger

Critical mutual benefits from Austria joining the EU are identified and discussed. Austria obtains greater economic bargaining power, loses some soverignty but retains neutrality…

MARKET ORIENTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF LARGE PROPERTY COMPANIES IN HONG KONG

Alan C.B. Tse

It has long been asserted that market orientation is not necessary for property developers in Hong Kong because the market is basically a seller's market, even though many…

THE SELF‐MANAGED TEAM AND TORI THEORY

Ali Al‐Kazemi, Gary Zajac

This article re‐examines the theoretical foundation of self‐directed teamwork theory in light of current developments in organizational America, and suggests propositions about…

COMPREHENSIVENESS OF DISCLOSURE OF NON‐FINANCIAL COMPANIES: LISTED ON THE AMMAN FINANCIAL MARKET

Kamal Naser

After the ratification of the peace treaty and the establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel, Jordan was expected to play a major role in the Middle East financial market…