Journal Articles
Journal Articles
Communications of the ACM Column
Communications of the ACM Column
Does AI Prediction Scale to Decision Making?
Does AI Prediction Scale to Decision Making?
Mari Sako & Teppo Felin (April 2025)
Mari Sako & Teppo Felin (April 2025)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.68 No.4
Communications of the ACM, Vol.68 No.4
How generative AI fits into knowledge work
How generative AI fits into knowledge work
Mari Sako (April 2024)
Mari Sako (April 2024)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.67 No.4
Communications of the ACM, Vol.67 No.4
Contracting for AI: promise and perils
Contracting for AI: promise and perils
Mari Sako (April 2023)
Mari Sako (April 2023)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.66 No.4, pp20-23.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.66 No.4, pp20-23.
Global supply chain disruption and resilience
Global supply chain disruption and resilience
Mari Sako (April 2022)
Mari Sako (April 2022)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.65 No.4, pp20-22.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.65 No.4, pp20-22.
From remote work to working anywhere
From remote work to working anywhere
Mari Sako (April 2021)
Mari Sako (April 2021)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.64 No.4, pp18-21.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.64 No.4, pp18-21.
Artificial intelligence and the future of professional work
Artificial intelligence and the future of professional work
Mari Sako (December 2020)
Mari Sako (December 2020)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.63 No.4, pp.25-27.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.63 No.4, pp.25-27.
Free trade in a digital world
Free trade in a digital world
Mari Sako (April 2019)
Mari Sako (April 2019)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.62 No.4, pp.18-21.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.62 No.4, pp.18-21.
Business ecosystems: how do they matter for innovation?
Business ecosystems: how do they matter for innovation?
Mari Sako (April 2018)
Mari Sako (April 2018)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.61 No.4, pp.20-22.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.61 No.4, pp.20-22.
The need for corporate diplomacy
The need for corporate diplomacy
Mari Sako (April 2016)
Mari Sako (April 2016)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.59 No.4, pp.33-35.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.59 No.4, pp.33-35.
Competing in emerging markets
Competing in emerging markets
Mari Sako (April 2015)
Mari Sako (April 2015)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.58 No.4, pp.27-29.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.58 No.4, pp.27-29.
The business of the state
The business of the state
Mari Sako (July 2014)
Mari Sako (July 2014)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.57 No.7, pp.28-30.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.57 No.7, pp.28-30.
The business of professionals
The business of professionals
Mari Sako (July 2013)
Mari Sako (July 2013)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.56 No.7, pp. 30-34.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.56 No.7, pp. 30-34.
Business models in strategy and innovation
Business models in strategy and innovation
Mari Sako (July 2012)
Mari Sako (July 2012)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.55 No.7, pp. 22-24.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.55 No.7, pp. 22-24.
Driving power in global supply chains
Driving power in global supply chains
Mari Sako (July 2011)
Mari Sako (July 2011)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.54 No.7, pp. 23-25.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.54 No.7, pp. 23-25.
Outsourcing versus Shared Services
Outsourcing versus Shared Services
Mari Sako (July 2010)
Mari Sako (July 2010)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.53 No.7, pp.27-29.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.53 No.7, pp.27-29.
Globalization of Knowledge-Intensive Professional Services
Globalization of Knowledge-Intensive Professional Services
Mari Sako (July 2009)
Mari Sako (July 2009)
Communications of the ACM, Vol.52 No.7, pp.31-33.
Communications of the ACM, Vol.52 No.7, pp.31-33.
Other Articles in Refereed Journals
Other Articles in Refereed Journals
When professionals become entrepreneurs: identity construction of lawtech startup founders in Japan
When professionals become entrepreneurs: identity construction of lawtech startup founders in Japan
Masashi Goto Masahiro Kotosako, and Mari Sako (2025)
Masashi Goto Masahiro Kotosako, and Mari Sako (2025)
Journal of Professions and Organization, vol. 12.
Journal of Professions and Organization, vol. 12.
Leveraging or overcoming distance? Global strategy structure of professional services firms
Leveraging or overcoming distance? Global strategy structure of professional services firms
Sako, M. and Peo, J. (2024)
Sako, M. and Peo, J. (2024)
Journal of Applied Behavioral Science (forthcoming)
Journal of Applied Behavioral Science (forthcoming)
Future of Professional Work: Evidence from Legal Jobs in Britain and the US
Future of Professional Work: Evidence from Legal Jobs in Britain and the US
Mari Sako, Matthias Qian, and Jacopo Attolini (2022)
Mari Sako, Matthias Qian, and Jacopo Attolini (2022)
Journal of Professions and Organization, 9(2): 143-169
Journal of Professions and Organization, 9(2): 143-169
The Effect of Coordination Requirements on Sourcing Decisions: Evidence from Patent Prosecution Services
The Effect of Coordination Requirements on Sourcing Decisions: Evidence from Patent Prosecution Services
Chondrakis, G., Melero E. and Sako, M. (2022)
Chondrakis, G., Melero E. and Sako, M. (2022)
Strategic Management Journal, 43(6): 1141-69
Strategic Management Journal, 43(6): 1141-69
When My Suppliers Change My Boundaries
When My Suppliers Change My Boundaries
Chondrakis, G. and Sako, M. (2020)
Chondrakis, G. and Sako, M. (2020)
Strategic Management Journal, 41(9): 1682-1711
Strategic Management Journal, 41(9): 1682-1711
AI-enabled Business Models in Legal Services: From Law Firms to Next Generation Law Companies?
AI-enabled Business Models in Legal Services: From Law Firms to Next Generation Law Companies?
(Winner of the 2020 Best Paper Award)
(Winner of the 2020 Best Paper Award)
Armour, J. and Sako, M. (2020)
Armour, J. and Sako, M. (2020)
Journal of Professions and Organization, 7(1): 27-46.
Journal of Professions and Organization, 7(1): 27-46.
Supplier Strategy to Shape Governance and Profit from Upgrading: A Management Studies Approach to Global Value Chains
Supplier Strategy to Shape Governance and Profit from Upgrading: A Management Studies Approach to Global Value Chains
Sako, M. and Zylberberg, E. (2019)
Sako, M. and Zylberberg, E. (2019)
Socio-Economic Review, 17(3), pp. 687-707
Socio-Economic Review, 17(3), pp. 687-707
How do plural-sourcing firms make and buy? Impact of supplier portfolio design
How do plural-sourcing firms make and buy? Impact of supplier portfolio design
Sako, M., Chondrakis, G. and Vaaler, P. (2016)
Sako, M., Chondrakis, G. and Vaaler, P. (2016)
Organization Science, Vol.27 No.5, pp. 1161-1182.
Organization Science, Vol.27 No.5, pp. 1161-1182.
Professionals between market and hierarchy: a comparative political economy perspective
Professionals between market and hierarchy: a comparative political economy perspective
Sako, M. (2013)
Sako, M. (2013)
Socio-Economic Review, Vol.11 Issue 1, pp. 185-212
Socio-Economic Review, Vol.11 Issue 1, pp. 185-212
Profiting from business model innovation: Evidence from Pay-As-You-Drive auto insurance
Profiting from business model innovation: Evidence from Pay-As-You-Drive auto insurance
Desyllas, P. and Sako, M. (2013)
Desyllas, P. and Sako, M. (2013)
Research Policy, Vol.42 Issue 1, pp. 101-116.
Research Policy, Vol.42 Issue 1, pp. 101-116.
The Unbundling of Corporate Functions: the Evolution of Shared Services and Outsourcing in Human Resource Management
The Unbundling of Corporate Functions: the Evolution of Shared Services and Outsourcing in Human Resource Management
Gospel, H. and Sako, M. (2010)
Gospel, H. and Sako, M. (2010)
Industrial and Corporate Change, Vol.19 Issue 5, pp. 1367-1396.
Industrial and Corporate Change, Vol.19 Issue 5, pp. 1367-1396.
Management Innovation in Supply Chain: Appreciating Chandler in the Twenty-First Century
Management Innovation in Supply Chain: Appreciating Chandler in the Twenty-First Century
Helper, S. and Sako, M. (2010)
Helper, S. and Sako, M. (2010)
Industrial and Corporate Change, Vol.19 Issue 2, pp. 399-429.
Industrial and Corporate Change, Vol.19 Issue 2, pp. 399-429.
Outsourcing and Offshoring: Implications for Productivity of Business Services
Outsourcing and Offshoring: Implications for Productivity of Business Services
Sako, M. (2006)
Sako, M. (2006)
Oxford Review of Economic Policy, Vol.22 No.4, pp.499-512.
Oxford Review of Economic Policy, Vol.22 No.4, pp.499-512.
Strategy Meets Institutional Analysis: The Transformation of Management-Labour Relations at Deutsche Telekom and NTT
Strategy Meets Institutional Analysis: The Transformation of Management-Labour Relations at Deutsche Telekom and NTT
Sako, M. and Jackson, M. (2006)
Sako, M. and Jackson, M. (2006)
Industrial and Labor Relations Review, Vol.31, pp.347-366.
Industrial and Labor Relations Review, Vol.31, pp.347-366.
Does Embeddedness Imply Limits to Within-Country Diversity?
Does Embeddedness Imply Limits to Within-Country Diversity?
Sako, M. (2005)
Sako, M. (2005)
British Journal of Industrial Relations, Vol.43 Issue 4, pp.585-592.
British Journal of Industrial Relations, Vol.43 Issue 4, pp.585-592.
Supplier development at Honda, Nissan and Toyota: comparative case studies of organizational capability enhancement
Supplier development at Honda, Nissan and Toyota: comparative case studies of organizational capability enhancement
Sako, M. (2004)
Sako, M. (2004)
Industrial and Corporate Change, Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.281-308.
Industrial and Corporate Change, Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.281-308.
From Individual Skills to Organizational Capability in Japan
From Individual Skills to Organizational Capability in Japan
Sako, M. (1999)
Sako, M. (1999)
Oxford Review of Economic Policy, Vol.15 No.1, pp.114-126.
Oxford Review of Economic Policy, Vol.15 No.1, pp.114-126.
The nature and impact of employee ‘voice’ in the European car components industry
The nature and impact of employee ‘voice’ in the European car components industry
Sako, M. (1998)
Sako, M. (1998)
Human Resource Management Journal, Vol.8 No.2, pp.5-13.
Human Resource Management Journal, Vol.8 No.2, pp.5-13.
Determinants of Trust in Supplier Relations: Evidence from the Automotive Industry in Japan and the United States
Determinants of Trust in Supplier Relations: Evidence from the Automotive Industry in Japan and the United States
Sako, M. and Helper, S. (1998)
Sako, M. and Helper, S. (1998)
Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Vol. 34, pp.387-417.
Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Vol. 34, pp.387-417.
Suppliers Associations in the Japanese Auto Industry: Collective Action for Technology Diffusion?
Suppliers Associations in the Japanese Auto Industry: Collective Action for Technology Diffusion?
Sako, M. (1996)
Sako, M. (1996)
Cambridge Journal of Economics, Vol. 20 No.6, pp.651-671.
Cambridge Journal of Economics, Vol. 20 No.6, pp.651-671.
Supplier Relations in Japan and the United States: Are They Converging?
Supplier Relations in Japan and the United States: Are They Converging?
Helper, S. R. and Sako, M. (1995)
Helper, S. R. and Sako, M. (1995)
Sloan Management Review, Vol.35 No.3, pp.77-84.
Sloan Management Review, Vol.35 No.3, pp.77-84.
Institutional Aspects of Youth Employment and Training Policy: a Comment on Marsden and Ryan
Institutional Aspects of Youth Employment and Training Policy: a Comment on Marsden and Ryan
Sako, M. (1991)
Sako, M. (1991)
British Journal of Industrial Relations, Vol.29 Issue 3, pp.485-90.
British Journal of Industrial Relations, Vol.29 Issue 3, pp.485-90.
Teaching and Testing: the Role of the State in Japan
Teaching and Testing: the Role of the State in Japan
Dore, R. and Sako, M. (1988)
Dore, R. and Sako, M. (1988)
Oxford Review of Economic Policy, Vol.4 No.3, pp.72-81.
Oxford Review of Economic Policy, Vol.4 No.3, pp.72-81.