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Reconsidering the Services Category for eAuctions

Posted: 08/18/2020 - 23:44

Author: John Powell

It is amazing the differences there are culturally to the concepts of eAuctions and their widespread adoption. In Europe, eAuctions have been adopted by most organizations and are considered an integral part of the strategic sourcing process. But in North America there remains quite a bit of skepticism and doubt about not only adopting the practice, but which categories are the best candidates to benefit from this strategy.

Team Conflict: The Good, Bad and the Ugly

Posted: 10/22/2019 - 07:57

Author: Kate Vitasek

Team Conflict: The Good, Bad and the Ugly

Teamwork is increasingly desired and a norm for organizations. But all too often there is conflict among team members. Some say any conflicts in teams are bad. Others might contend conflict can be a productive source for creative tension used to drive innovation.

So, who is right?

VCH’s Collaborative Mutual Value Solution

Posted: 08/31/2019 - 05:39

Author: Kate Vitasek

VCH’s Collaborative Mutual Value Solution

Canadian healthcare has seen sweeping changes over the years, especially with respect to compliance with the 1987 Canada Health Act.

Women in Global Sourcing: Kate Vitasek

Posted: 01/04/2019 - 01:53

Author: Kate Vitasek

Tell us about your career path. How did you get into this field? Was it purposeful or by accident?

Kathleen Eisenhardt: Rules to Thrive in a Complex World

Posted: 11/17/2018 - 04:14

Author: Kate Vitasek

Horacio Falcao and the value of value negotiation

Posted: 07/15/2016 - 02:12

Author: Kate Vitasek

Professor Horacio Falcão, a Senior Affiliate Professor of Decision Sciences at INSEAD, warns companies should not start – nor necessarily end – on “price” when it comes to negotiations.

Falcão has written on the concept of value for several years and his work includes the 2010 book Value Negotiation: How to Finally Get the Win-Win Right.

Q&A: Kate Vitasek, University of Tennessee & Vested (Part 2)

Posted: 06/20/2016 - 20:06

Author: Kate Vitasek

To read the first part of this interview, click here.

O: With all of that in mind, what are the implications for the global business services model? Where do you sit on global business services (GBS)? Are you a fan?

Akerlof and Shiller: the free market giveth, and it taketh away

Posted: 01/26/2016 - 22:55

Author: Kate Vitasek

The “invisible hand” of the market could be giving you a sharp slap more often than not, according to the Nobel laureates George A. Akerlof and Robert J. Shiller.

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