Exploring new paths to sustainable development

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Incremental Innovation ◽  
Solid Base ◽  
Innovation Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Breakthrough Innovation ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper’s findings suggest that, given that the goals of incremental innovation and breakthrough innovation differ, pursuing each of these innovation types would require contrasting business strategies and resource use. However, industry insights and evidence from previous research indicates that pursuing incremental and breakthrough innovation in a coordinated way, together with implementing dual innovation development mechanisms, can create a solid base for sustainable development. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

More effective business strategies for financial firms

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-24
Keyword(s):  
Service Sector ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Performance ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Financial Firms ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Service sector companies can secure a competitive edge by using a strategic performance measurement system (SPMS) to better realize business objectives. An emphasis on strategic alignment and organizational learning generates a significant mediating effect on the SPMS–performance relationship and helps such firms better differentiate their service provision. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Disrupting the Chinese market

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-25
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Chinese Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
International Firms ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings International firms looking to move into the Chinese domestic market face significant challenges. Through innovation and targeted business strategies, these firms are able to find success. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Should corporate and business strategy be aligned?

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-27
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Alignment between corporate and business strategies has been deemed essential by many observers, although conflicting aims make the task challenging. However, firms can use an alignment matrix to select the appropriate combination of alignment direction and relationship to ensure that the respective goals can be achieved. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Roadmap to sustainable strategies

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 30-32
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Strategies ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
Research Propositions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Research propositions concerning the relationship between implementation of different sustainability strategies, along with the requisite capabilities offered, provide a guide for managers, and also encouragement for scholars to seek a more nuanced understanding of how companies can improve their economic performance through the implementation of sustainable business strategies. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Why choose organic food?

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 6-8
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Heads Of State ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – There is agreement, between many countries, on the need for sustainable development. Despite the fact, however, that some countries are still reluctant, several meetings have at least taken place between heads of state, authorities, researchers and society, which demonstrates that concern for sustainable development is now a priority. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Social implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that can have a broader social impact. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Facing the growing challenge from emerging market firms

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Businesses in developed nations face a growing competition from low-cost manufacturers originating in increasing number of emerging economies. Such threats can be negated through a flexible approach involving an adjustment to business strategies and changes to product portfolios to increase the focus on areas of organizational strength. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Financial service firms in an emerging market

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Service Firms ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Key Resources ◽  
Financial Service Firms ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose 10;This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Companies aiming to improve performance should ensure business strategies are customer-oriented. Desired outcomes become likelier still through a strong emphasis on organizational learning and innovativeness that is supplemented by a flexible approach to optimize the use and impact of key resources. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

How big data can enhance business strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Operational Activities ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings To date, big data has been largely deployed to enhance operational activities. Its effectiveness has inspired growing recognition of its potential in relation to different strategic areas that include supply chain, co-creation, planning and value creation. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

The art of improvement

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 14-16
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Employee Behavior ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
The Right ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings While it may seem obvious that business strategies are able to help improve organizational performance, not all research in this field has been conclusive or even positive. Different models have yielded different results. Overall, however, it can be seen that an appropriately constructed business strategy that fits the specific needs of an organization, when adopted in the right way, can improve performance. The key, however, is the integration of aspects of employee behavior. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

The global hotel industry's approach to sustainability

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Business Efficiency ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – The authors' research on the world hotel industry highlights that there are considerable differences in the type and amount of information about CSR and sustainable development efforts that the leading hotel groups publish on the internet. Whilst these efforts encompass a range of issues covering the environment, and social and economic aspects, they may not only be viewed as being motivated by a real concern for sustainable development and preserving the environment, but also by gains from a business efficiency perspective. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Social implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that can have a broader social impact. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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