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Strategic planning tools, competitive strategy analysis and audit for strategic management processes.
Scientific chair Sustainability.
Abstract
This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand Deloitte Services and Investments . UA provides Deloitte Services and Investments research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
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- Research Project
Feasability of the creation of an International Diamond Centre Antwerp (IDDCA).
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The feasibility study will look into different aspects needed to create and run IDDCA such as, but not limited to, interaction with the industry, business focus, financial plans, organisational structure, legal aspects, ICT set up and security.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Vandenbempt Koen
- Co-promoter: Martens Rudy
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- Research Project
Credit for the Libraries in Social and Human Sciences (Faculty of Applied Economics).
Abstract
This project represents a research contract awarded by the University of Antwerp. The supervisor provides the Antwerp University research mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions stipulated by the university.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
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- Research Project
Fast-growing companies: an analysis of determinants and growth incentives.
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This project is a doctoral study on the high-growth firms. The aim is to analyse as well internal variables (owner characteristics, business processes) as external variables (context-specific ) which determine the high growth of firms. The results of this doctoral study should help to optimize the sercives which VOKA-Chamber of Commerce can offer to high-growth firms.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
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- Research Project
Analysis of the strategic position of the Antwerp diamond sector.
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- Promoter: Martens Rudy
- Co-promoter: Vandenbempt Koen
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- Research Project
Opinion poll on the purpose, functioning and structure of the VVKHO
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The research aims to propose recommendations in order to improve the functioning and the structure of the Flemish Association of Schools in Higher Education, that ar e to be based on an opinion poll among Flemish Schools for Higher Education. //..On the besis of a sem-stucturated list of questions, interviews will be taken from general directors as well as presidents of the boards of directors. The intervies wille take place in the period between August and early October. Also the episcopal vicars for education will be interviewd, as well as members of staff in the Association. //..The report will draw a qualitative and quantitative analysis of theos interviews. And this will lead to an number of recommendations to improve and to optimize the functioning of the Association. A first version of the fianal report will be submitted at the beginning of October. The final version will be presented tod the General Council at the end of November.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
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- Research Project
Growth in Belgian Companies: the role of ownership, management structure, financing constranints and planning and control systems
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In this research project we will study the growth profile of Belgian companies. Using quantitative and qualitative information we will study if the growth profile of family versus non-family companies is different and which factors are responsible for these differences (e.g. the management structure, financing constraints and other company characteristics). We also take into account the interaction between growth and changes in planning and control systems. An international comparision of the obtained results for companies in Belgium and some other countries (e.g. France and Germany) will finish our study. //..I this project we will apply several multivariate data analysis techniques as well as data mining techniques. Besides using published information in the financial statements of companies, information is gathered by a large-scale questionnaire as well as by the technique of case study research as proposed by Eisenhardt(1989)Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Laveren Eddy
- Co-promoter: Jorissen Ann
- Co-promoter: Martens Rudy
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- Research Project
Chair Bank J. Van Breda: Research Project 'Growth: Opportunity or Threat'.
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This project investigates the growth issue in trading-SME's through the method of grounded theory. Motives, necessary prerequisites, and strategies for growth are tracked in trading companies. Strategic characteristics of growing companies can show the way to succesful growth.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Jorissen Ann
- Co-promoter: Laveren Eddy
- Co-promoter: Martens Rudy
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A study on the structure and processes for increasing the effectiveness of the co-operation between the headquarters and the subisdiaries.
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The first phase of this research project consists of an analysis and evaluation of the current tasks within the Sales&Marketing departement of Compu-Mark NV. The second phase consistqs of identifying alternative structural forms with as main obejctives: a better co-operation between headquarters and subsidiaries, a decrease in the number of direct reports to the Sales&Marketing Director and an optimal use of the available human potentional.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
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- Research Project
Value creation in the Dutch electrotechnical installation market: competitive and innovation strategy.
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This research project investigates the way in which electrotechnical installation companies are improving their market positioning through the creation of costumer value. The following research question are formulated; which competitive strategy is most suited, how should the installation change in the light of the exogenous tendencies and which innovation strategy is most effective?Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
- Co-promoter: Matthyssens Paul
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- Research Project
Market Dynamics and Competitive Strategy in Industrial Markets.
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This project is situated in the area of strategic marketing and competitive strategy. The results will be published in book form and are intended as a practical guideline for managers of industrial concerns. The focus of attention is on the different aspects of the make-up, the contents and the implementation of competitive strategy in a business-to-business context. Consequently, the following questions will be of central importance: How can one arrive at a successful competitive strategy? How can one attain and retain a competitive advantage?Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Matthyssens Paul
- Co-promoter: Martens Rudy
- Co-promoter: Vandenbempt Koen
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- Research Project
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- Promoter: Reyns Carl
- Co-promoter: Martens Rudy
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Firm Behaviour and Market Equilibrium
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The objective of this project is to present an overview of competitive situations wherein firms find themselves in diverse market forms. An overview of the so called situations of equilibrium is hereby specifically given, whereby the influence of various variables (taxes, subventions, forms of co-operation) is illustrated.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
- Co-promoter: Claessens Evrard
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The vaccine market : industry structure and competition.
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This study analyses the industry structure (production, distribution, registration, trade, etc.) of the vaccine market on a world level. First, a general overview is given of the vaccine market and the different forces which drive competition within this industry. The ultimate aim is to present the possible problem areas with which European vaccine manufacturers will be confronted in the coming years.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
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Assessment of the variables determining the delivery price of orthopedic footwear.
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This project analyses the different factors which determine the price of orthopedic footwear in Belgium. The main accent is on the degree to which the multiplicator used by the RIZIV (National Institute for Social Security) reflects the real cost price of orthopedic footwear, taking into account the price increases of the different cost drivers.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
- Co-promoter: Jorissen Ann
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Strategic investment decisions: the origin, process and results.
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The research project starts with an analysis of existing empirical studies on investment decisions (from the strategic management and financial theory). From this, a theoretical framework on the origin and process of strategic investments will be developed. A final phase of the project will consist of an empirical study in which the hypotheses derived from the framework will be tested.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Martens Rudy
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- Research Project
Small and medium enterprises in developing countries: strengthening the effectiveness of management and export training.
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1. Evaluation of the performance of business support systems and their impact on enterprise development.//..2. Provide a conceptual framework for the analysis of the determinants of enterprise growth.//..3. Formulate the topics to be covered by a training programme starting mid-1993.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Martens Rudy
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