The rapid changes that are taking place in the international competitive environment, particularly the increasing pace of technological change and the globalization of most markets, lead to a continuous process of renewal and development within organizations. The scientific community has a central focus on the effect of new technologies-based information systems on decision making, organizational structure, human resource practices, strategy, and the own society.

The objective of the 2nd Workshop coordinate by the Departamento de Organización de Empresas at the Universidad de Cádiz and the Departamento de Economía y Empresa at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Seville) is the focused study of this challenge: the management of change and the development of the organization. Our aim is to provide a forum for the discussion about the key issues. We want to encourage an informed debate on strategies for change. What techniques can we use to build more dynamic organizations? What features will organizations need for success in rapidly-transforming industries and markets, characterized by information and knowledge ? How can organizations renew their core competencies, their structures and their human resources ?

Strategic change and the management of renewal is critical for the survival and success of today organizations. Therefore the study of these issues are relevant to the academic community.

The Departamento de Organización de Empresas at the Universidad de Cádiz and the Departamento de Economía y Empresa at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Seville) assume the challenge of organizing the second Workshop, to be held at Cádiz in May 25th to 28th, 1999. The title for the workshop is:

Internationally distinguished guest speakers will facilitate the discussion, each presiding over one of the three key areas into which the workshop will be divided.

May 25

• 17;00 Registration
• 18;30 Introductory Workshop keynote: Prof. Michael Hitt (Texas A&M University)
• 20;00 A welcome cocktail sponsored by Exma. Diputación Provincial de Cádiz

May 26: Area 1 Methodology, processual analysis and case study research

• 9;00-10;00 Chair and keynote speaker Prof. Andrew Pettigrew (Warwick University)
• 10;00-10;30 Discussion
• 10;30-11;30 Papers and discussion
• 11;30-12;00 Coffee break
• 12;00-13;30 Papers and discussion
• 13;30-15;00 Lunch
• 15;30-16;30 Papers and discussion
• 16;30-17;00 Coffee
• 17;00-18;00 Papers and discussion

May 27: Area 2 Strategic change and human resources

• 9;00-10;00 Chair and keynote speaker Prof. Angelo DeNisi (Texas A&M University)
• 10;00-10;30 Discussion
• 10;30-11;30 Papers and discussion
• 11;30-12;00 Coffee break
• 12;00-13;30 Papers and discussion
• 13;30-15;00 Lunch
• 15;30-16;30 Papers and discussion
• 16;30-17;00 Coffee
• 17;00-18;00 Papers and discussion

May 28: Area 3 Strategic change and structure: building strategic flexibility and dynamic core competencies

• 9;00 -10;00 Chair and keynote speaker Prof. John McGee (Warwick University)
• 10;00-10;30 Discussion
• 10;30-11;30 Papers and discussion
• 11;30-12;00 Coffee break
• 12;00-13;30 Papers and discussion
• 13;30-15;00 Lunch
• 15;30-18;0 Papers and discussion
• 16;30-18;00 Coffee
• 18;30 Concluding comments Prof. Isabel Gutiérrez (Universidad Carlos III)

Proposal for papers may be presented in either English and Spanish, as simultaneous translation will be provided. The numbers of participants and papers accepted will be limited and early applications are requested.

Deadline to submit accepted papers: April 30, 1999 (25 pages maximum). Selected papers will be published in the 2nd International Workshop´s proceedings.

The subscription fee for the workshop will be 35.000 pesetas (about US $ 220,00) before April 30, after this date 40.000 pesetas. The subscription fee will cover: Texts of papers accepted for presentation, meals during the workshop and coffee sessions. The numbers of participants will be limited, early applications are recommended.

Bank transfer: BANCO SANTANDER Oficina principal de Cádiz c/Columela, 13- Duplicado Cádiz; payable to UNIVERSIDAD DE CÁDIZ to WORKSHOP DEPARTAMENTO DE ORGANIZACIÓN. C.C.C.: 0085-0370-05-0000034244

For further information:

Phone: 34 - 956299635 Fax: 34 - 956299639

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The organizing committee made an arrangement with a tour operator "SENECA" for facilitating hotel reservations at a most competitive prices. When you make contact with SENECA simply mention that you will be attending the " Cadiz Workshop 1999" in order to benefit from these special rates.

A list of hotels per category and price is listed below. Note that all prices are in Spanish pesetas per room (breakfast included, but taxes are excluded).

Reservations can be made via INTERNET (SENECA):