Multi-Divisional Structure and Innovation

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Marie Knott ◽  
Scott Turner
Keyword(s):  
2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (T28B) ◽  
pp. 189-196

This chapter gives the main IAU scientific bodies (Division, Commissions and their Working Groups) in force until the end of the XVIIIth General Assembly. As a result of the adoption of Resolution B4 by this Assembly, a new Divisional structure was established (see Chapters II and IV of these Transactions), to take effect on 1 September 2012.


2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (T28B) ◽  
pp. 277-409

This chapter gives the membership of the Commissions (listed by Commission number), as they were affiliated to the Divisions in force until the end of the XVIIIth General Assembly. As a result of the adoption of Resolution B4 by this Assembly, a new Divisional structure was established (see Chapters II and IV of these Transactions), to take effect on 1 September 2012. This new structure will affect the way Commissions are affiliated to Divisions in the next triennium (2012–2015).


2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anurag Mishra ◽  
M. Akbar

The concept of parenting was originally proposed by Campbell et al (1995) in the context of conglomerates in developed economies. In contrast to the divisional structure of conglomerates in developed countries, business groups as found in most emerging consist of a network of affiliated yet independent firms. This difference in the structure of multi-business firms in developed and emerging markets solicits a revisiting the concept of parenting as originally proposed by Campbell et al. (1995). Does ‘parenting advantage’ exist in emerging markets? If so, what are the sources of ‘parenting advantage’? Given the multi-firm, multi-business group affiliated setup how does ‘parenting’ differ in emerging markets when compared to conglomerates of developed economies? How does the business group structure and associated managerial practices impact ‘parenting advantage’ of firms affiliated to a business group in emerging market? This paper examines some of these critical yet unanswered questions. The contribution made in this work is threefold… One, we redefine the concept of ‘parenting’ as relevant to business group structure found in emerging markets like India. Two, we articulate the drivers of parenting value for affiliate firms bound in a business group structure. Three, the paper discusses the nuances of parenting and its advantages in an emerging market, in contrast to its conceptualization in developed economies. Finally, extending the parenting literature to a wider context of an emerging market is an important outcome of this work.


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