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Papers by Charles Byles

Research paper thumbnail of Strategy implementation : organizational culture, commitment and bank performance

Research paper thumbnail of The organizational culture perspective. J. Steven Ott, Brooks/Cole Publishing, Pacific Grove, CA 1989

Journal of Organizational Behavior, May 1, 1990

Research paper thumbnail of Strength of Organizational Culture and Performance: Strategic Implications

Journal of Business Strategies, 1970

Research paper thumbnail of Hospital Strategy and Its Relationship to Administrative Practices and Performance: A Partial Test of the Miles and Snow Typology

Journal of Managerial Issues, Sep 22, 1996

... by Charles M. Byles , E., Jr ... 2.3 1.0 32 Reward Rank of Ancillaries 2.4 1.1 30 Reward Rank... more ... by Charles M. Byles , E., Jr ... 2.3 1.0 32 Reward Rank of Ancillaries 2.4 1.1 30 Reward Rank of Marketing 4.1 1.3 29 Reward Rank of Planning and Development 3.8 1.4 8 Net Working Capital 12.4 12.8 33 Fixed Asset Turnover 2.4 2.7 33 Equity Financing 54.5 28.1 33 Mark Up 1.4 ...

Research paper thumbnail of Brazil's Distinct Subcultures: Do They Matter to Business Performance?

Academy of Management Perspectives, May 1, 2002

The article discusses a study which focuses on the impact of Brazil's distinct subcultures on... more The article discusses a study which focuses on the impact of Brazil's distinct subcultures on business performance. This study demonstrates the difficulty of companies in evaluating the impact of a country's culture when distinct subcultures exist. Research conducted by Tomasz Lenartowicz of the University of Texas at Austin and Kendall Roth of the University of South Carolina examined the connection between subcultures and organizational performance by looking at the population of small, independently owned retail businesses in Brazil. Kiosk owners comprised the majority of the survey respondents, with questions designed to gauge the cultural value dimensions of enjoyment, achievement, security, autonomy, and conformity. Business turnover was also a focus of the study.

Research paper thumbnail of Theme: Achieving Competitive Advantage || Brazil's Distinct Subcultures: Do They Matter to Business Performance?

Research paper thumbnail of Organizational Culture: Internal and External Fits

Journal of Management, 1987

The culture of an organization is increasingly being viewed as an important determinant of its pe... more The culture of an organization is increasingly being viewed as an important determinant of its performance. This paper adopts the position that the importance (even relevance) of culture to performance is contingency driven. We conceptualize organizational culture in terms of the degree of internal fit (cohesion and consistency) and externalfit (linkages to strategy and the environment). The needfor tight or loose fits under a variety of conditions (within, and external to, the firm) is investigated. Conclusions are drawn regarding the nature of fits appropriate to an organization facing combinations of these conditions.

Research paper thumbnail of The organizational culture perspective. J. Steven Ott, Brooks/Cole Publishing, Pacific Grove, CA 1989

Journal of Organizational Behavior, 1990

Research paper thumbnail of Strategy implementation : organizational culture, commitment and bank performance

Research paper thumbnail of Hospital Strategy and Its Relationship to Administrative Practices and Performance: A Partial Test of the Miles and Snow Typology

Journal of Managerial Issues, 1996

... by Charles M. Byles , E., Jr ... 2.3 1.0 32 Reward Rank of Ancillaries 2.4 1.1 30 Reward Rank... more ... by Charles M. Byles , E., Jr ... 2.3 1.0 32 Reward Rank of Ancillaries 2.4 1.1 30 Reward Rank of Marketing 4.1 1.3 29 Reward Rank of Planning and Development 3.8 1.4 8 Net Working Capital 12.4 12.8 33 Fixed Asset Turnover 2.4 2.7 33 Equity Financing 54.5 28.1 33 Mark Up 1.4 ...

Research paper thumbnail of Brazil's Distinct Subcultures: Do They Matter to Business Performance?

Academy of Management Executive, 2002

The article discusses a study which focuses on the impact of Brazil's distinct subcultures on... more The article discusses a study which focuses on the impact of Brazil's distinct subcultures on business performance. This study demonstrates the difficulty of companies in evaluating the impact of a country's culture when distinct subcultures exist. Research conducted by Tomasz Lenartowicz of the University of Texas at Austin and Kendall Roth of the University of South Carolina examined the connection between subcultures and organizational performance by looking at the population of small, independently owned retail businesses in Brazil. Kiosk owners comprised the majority of the survey respondents, with questions designed to gauge the cultural value dimensions of enjoyment, achievement, security, autonomy, and conformity. Business turnover was also a focus of the study.

Research paper thumbnail of Organizational Culture and Performance †

American Economic Review, 2015

Organizations are all around us. Culture is trickier—to analyze and even to see. We consider both... more Organizations are all around us. Culture is trickier—to analyze and even to see. We consider both the effect of management on culture and the effect of culture on performance. We begin by describing an intervention that dramatically improved outcomes and conspicuously included a culture-change component. We then use details from this intervention to describe potential empirical analyses of the association between organizational culture and performance in this and similar settings. Finally, we describe opportunities for theoretical models to explore how and why organizational culture might influence organizational performance.

Research paper thumbnail of Domm & Byles : StrategicSuccess

Strategy formulation and implementation are more of a complex and inexact art than science. While... more Strategy formulation and implementation are more of a complex and inexact art than science. While data tends to support the importance of strategic planning ([28], [12], p.ll) inexact, incorrect, or poorly-eonceived pl~ns can make its achievement difficult. However, flrms often achieve success in spite of poorly-formulated strategies. In the clear light of hindsight, it is evident that these strategies should have resulted in failure and were very likely irrational. Success was nonetheless achieved as the commitment and effort of both management and operatives rose to the occasion. The high level of commitment necessary to make a poorly formulated strategy work is important to the success of the flrm and provides a clear competitive advantage. The role that commitment plays toward this end may be seen in the behavior of employees who are also owners of the flrm [20] those more likely to feel committed to the success of the firm ([29], p. 25). Committed individuals normally have a st...

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic Success and Member Commitment

Journal of Business Strategies, 1970

Research paper thumbnail of Internationalizing the Business School Curriculum: Perspectives on Successful Implementation

Journal of Education for Business, 1991

Research paper thumbnail of Strength of Organizational Culture and Performance: Strategic Implications

Journal of Business Strategy, 1989

Research paper thumbnail of Strategy implementation : organizational culture, commitment and bank performance

Research paper thumbnail of The organizational culture perspective. J. Steven Ott, Brooks/Cole Publishing, Pacific Grove, CA 1989

Journal of Organizational Behavior, May 1, 1990

Research paper thumbnail of Strength of Organizational Culture and Performance: Strategic Implications

Journal of Business Strategies, 1970

Research paper thumbnail of Hospital Strategy and Its Relationship to Administrative Practices and Performance: A Partial Test of the Miles and Snow Typology

Journal of Managerial Issues, Sep 22, 1996

... by Charles M. Byles , E., Jr ... 2.3 1.0 32 Reward Rank of Ancillaries 2.4 1.1 30 Reward Rank... more ... by Charles M. Byles , E., Jr ... 2.3 1.0 32 Reward Rank of Ancillaries 2.4 1.1 30 Reward Rank of Marketing 4.1 1.3 29 Reward Rank of Planning and Development 3.8 1.4 8 Net Working Capital 12.4 12.8 33 Fixed Asset Turnover 2.4 2.7 33 Equity Financing 54.5 28.1 33 Mark Up 1.4 ...

Research paper thumbnail of Brazil's Distinct Subcultures: Do They Matter to Business Performance?

Academy of Management Perspectives, May 1, 2002

The article discusses a study which focuses on the impact of Brazil's distinct subcultures on... more The article discusses a study which focuses on the impact of Brazil's distinct subcultures on business performance. This study demonstrates the difficulty of companies in evaluating the impact of a country's culture when distinct subcultures exist. Research conducted by Tomasz Lenartowicz of the University of Texas at Austin and Kendall Roth of the University of South Carolina examined the connection between subcultures and organizational performance by looking at the population of small, independently owned retail businesses in Brazil. Kiosk owners comprised the majority of the survey respondents, with questions designed to gauge the cultural value dimensions of enjoyment, achievement, security, autonomy, and conformity. Business turnover was also a focus of the study.

Research paper thumbnail of Theme: Achieving Competitive Advantage || Brazil's Distinct Subcultures: Do They Matter to Business Performance?

Research paper thumbnail of Organizational Culture: Internal and External Fits

Journal of Management, 1987

The culture of an organization is increasingly being viewed as an important determinant of its pe... more The culture of an organization is increasingly being viewed as an important determinant of its performance. This paper adopts the position that the importance (even relevance) of culture to performance is contingency driven. We conceptualize organizational culture in terms of the degree of internal fit (cohesion and consistency) and externalfit (linkages to strategy and the environment). The needfor tight or loose fits under a variety of conditions (within, and external to, the firm) is investigated. Conclusions are drawn regarding the nature of fits appropriate to an organization facing combinations of these conditions.

Research paper thumbnail of The organizational culture perspective. J. Steven Ott, Brooks/Cole Publishing, Pacific Grove, CA 1989

Journal of Organizational Behavior, 1990

Research paper thumbnail of Strategy implementation : organizational culture, commitment and bank performance

Research paper thumbnail of Hospital Strategy and Its Relationship to Administrative Practices and Performance: A Partial Test of the Miles and Snow Typology

Journal of Managerial Issues, 1996

... by Charles M. Byles , E., Jr ... 2.3 1.0 32 Reward Rank of Ancillaries 2.4 1.1 30 Reward Rank... more ... by Charles M. Byles , E., Jr ... 2.3 1.0 32 Reward Rank of Ancillaries 2.4 1.1 30 Reward Rank of Marketing 4.1 1.3 29 Reward Rank of Planning and Development 3.8 1.4 8 Net Working Capital 12.4 12.8 33 Fixed Asset Turnover 2.4 2.7 33 Equity Financing 54.5 28.1 33 Mark Up 1.4 ...

Research paper thumbnail of Brazil's Distinct Subcultures: Do They Matter to Business Performance?

Academy of Management Executive, 2002

The article discusses a study which focuses on the impact of Brazil's distinct subcultures on... more The article discusses a study which focuses on the impact of Brazil's distinct subcultures on business performance. This study demonstrates the difficulty of companies in evaluating the impact of a country's culture when distinct subcultures exist. Research conducted by Tomasz Lenartowicz of the University of Texas at Austin and Kendall Roth of the University of South Carolina examined the connection between subcultures and organizational performance by looking at the population of small, independently owned retail businesses in Brazil. Kiosk owners comprised the majority of the survey respondents, with questions designed to gauge the cultural value dimensions of enjoyment, achievement, security, autonomy, and conformity. Business turnover was also a focus of the study.

Research paper thumbnail of Organizational Culture and Performance †

American Economic Review, 2015

Organizations are all around us. Culture is trickier—to analyze and even to see. We consider both... more Organizations are all around us. Culture is trickier—to analyze and even to see. We consider both the effect of management on culture and the effect of culture on performance. We begin by describing an intervention that dramatically improved outcomes and conspicuously included a culture-change component. We then use details from this intervention to describe potential empirical analyses of the association between organizational culture and performance in this and similar settings. Finally, we describe opportunities for theoretical models to explore how and why organizational culture might influence organizational performance.

Research paper thumbnail of Domm & Byles : StrategicSuccess

Strategy formulation and implementation are more of a complex and inexact art than science. While... more Strategy formulation and implementation are more of a complex and inexact art than science. While data tends to support the importance of strategic planning ([28], [12], p.ll) inexact, incorrect, or poorly-eonceived pl~ns can make its achievement difficult. However, flrms often achieve success in spite of poorly-formulated strategies. In the clear light of hindsight, it is evident that these strategies should have resulted in failure and were very likely irrational. Success was nonetheless achieved as the commitment and effort of both management and operatives rose to the occasion. The high level of commitment necessary to make a poorly formulated strategy work is important to the success of the flrm and provides a clear competitive advantage. The role that commitment plays toward this end may be seen in the behavior of employees who are also owners of the flrm [20] those more likely to feel committed to the success of the firm ([29], p. 25). Committed individuals normally have a st...

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic Success and Member Commitment

Journal of Business Strategies, 1970

Research paper thumbnail of Internationalizing the Business School Curriculum: Perspectives on Successful Implementation

Journal of Education for Business, 1991

Research paper thumbnail of Strength of Organizational Culture and Performance: Strategic Implications

Journal of Business Strategy, 1989