The motor freight industry—A case against planning

The motor freight industry—A case against planning

Data from 298 motor carrier firms were analyzed to determine the nature of the strategic planning function in that industry and the relationship between planning, organization size and economic performance. Generally, motor carriers were found to perform similarly irrespective of their size or commi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Long range planning 1978-02, Vol.11 (1), p.81-86
Hauptverfasser: Kallman, Ernest A., Shapiro, H.Jack
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Business planning
Industry
Long term planning
Motor carriers
Motor transport
Polls & surveys
Shipping
Transportation
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Zusammenfassung:Data from 298 motor carrier firms were analyzed to determine the nature of the strategic planning function in that industry and the relationship between planning, organization size and economic performance. Generally, motor carriers were found to perform similarly irrespective of their size or commitment to strategic planning. A number of factors are suggested to explain this phenomenon.
ISSN:0024-6301
1873-1872
DOI:10.1016/0024-6301(78)90099-7