MANUFACTURING SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
VICTORIAN CHAPTER
Eminent Speaker
Topic: Introducing modern organisational structure into SMEs
Presented by: Dr David Cray
Time & Date: 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start on Thursday 18Th Jul 02
Venue: IEAust House. 21 Bedford St. North Melbourne
Cost: Members – Free, Non-Members - $10 includes GST (pay at the door)
ManSA is pleased to sponsor the eminent speaker Dr David Cray who will be providing a seminar covering Introducing modern organisational structure into SMEs:
David Cray has worked with small and medium-sized enterprises in a number of countries including Australia and Canada, especially with firms who have entered into international alliances. His presentation will address the practicalities for SMEs of running modern, non-hierarchical organizations, including cluster, network and matrix organizations. The presentation would be relevant for both private sector and government enterprises.
The seminar will cover:
· The role of managers in flexible organizations
· The transition from traditional to flexible organizations
· Flexible organizations and business strategy
· Who needs a flexible organization and why?
· Networking among attendees.
Dr. Cray is Professor of International Business and Organizational Behavior in the Erik Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa. He also heads the Bachelor of International Business program.
Dr. Cray's interests lie in the areas of international negotiation, electronic commerce in international business and the management of complex organizational structures.
Dr. Cray has co-authored two books, the latest titled, Making Sense of Managing Culture. He has also published in the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Studies and the British Journal of Management, among others.
This is a chance to hear from an eminent speaker – the presentation will be limited to 50 people…so register early!
[Why not consider joining ManSA for the low annual fee of $72.50 inc. GST???]
Please register your interest in attending by Monday 16 Jul 02 with Ken Chapman, Chapter Secretary, ManSA (Vic) Tel: 03 5735 7174, Fax: 03 5735 7183