Sarah Dixon

The author of this volume provides an insider view of the story due to her involvement with the [Russian oil] industry over a long period and her access to information from key players of the industry. . . the book is a welcome addition, especially for its sound story line. Anyone interested in the transformation of the Russian oil industry will find it a valuable work. It will also inspire researchers to analyse organisational transformation of other types of industries, especially electricity and gas in many countries around the world that have undergone radical changes in the past. Subhes C. Bhattacharyya, International Journal of Energy Sector Management Sarah Dixon has produced a fascinating look at the internal workings of four major Russian oil companies during the decade following their privatisation in the mid-1990s. Dixon has utilised her in-depth knowledge of Russia and her business experience in its thriving oil industry to gain access to Russia s powerful business titans. Her insights and careful observations have resulted in a masterful analysis of organisational transformation during Russia s radical institutional upheaval. The book is a valuable contribution to resource-based theory by explaining linkages between organisational learning, dynamic capabilities, and implementation of organisational transformation. Practitioners will also benefit from the rich case studies offering insight into constraints and enablers of organisational transformation. Sheila M. Puffer, Northeastern University, Boston, US Here the example of the Russian oil industry in the context of transition from a planned to a market economy is used to develop a three-stage framework for organisational transformation. Four longitudinal case studies of Russian oil companies are drawn upon to explain the process of organisational transformation. The book highlights how and why this process differs between companies within the same industry, explores the complexity of the change process and discusses the importance of the top management team. The links between organisational learning, dynamic capabilities and the implementation of change are analysed. An interesting insight into the constraints and enablers of organisational change is also provided. The framework developed from this study can be successfully applied to other organisations wishing to bring about organisational change. Integrating several perspectives, including a resource-based view, organisational learning, dynamic capabilities and top management team theory, this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of business and management, international business and organisational behaviour.

Organisational Transformation in the Russian Oil Industry

Col. illus. puzzle mystery set on a Greek island. 8-12 yrs.

Cobra Consignment

Tony Allan

Presents two mystery adventures by Sarah Dixon and one by Tony Allan

Advanced Puzzle Adventures

Book Two of the Alfie Slider Series. All Alfie Slider has to do is keep the fact that he's found a spaceship secret, until the alien police force reply to his message. Then someone's elbow hits a big red button and Alfie and his friends get pulled into an interplanetary conflict. Does Alfie have what it takes to lead his team to a different world? "Captivating" Xander, Age 10 Praise for Alfie Slider and the Shape Shifter: "Jaw-dropping" Joseph, Age 8 "Awesomely Cool!" L, age 10 Red Ribbon Winner, Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2016

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