Digital platform enterprises and boundary decision

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Transaction Costs ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Platform ◽  
Growth Outcomes ◽  
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 Boundary decisions made by digital platform enterprises (DPEs) shape business performance and growth outcomes. Such operators can identify appropriate strategic approaches through a consideration of transaction costs, resource competence and cross-side networks effects (CNEs). 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.

Strategic flexibility and business performance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Strategic Flexibility ◽  
Market Environment ◽  
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 Firms must have the capacity to adapt to changing business and customer needs in today’s constantly evolving market environment. Building effective strategic flexibility can help meet these challenges providing that variables in its three dimensions are appropriately addressed to reflect specific organization and industry characteristics. 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.

Embracing the power of e-marketing

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 28-29
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Orientation ◽  
Developing Markets ◽  
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 SMEs in Pakistan and other developing markets should look to e-marketing orientation as a method of improving strategic business performance, particularly in relation to improving e-trust with customers. 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.

Utilizing internal strategic alignment

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 29-31
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Strategic Alignment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
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 briefing considers how internal strategic alignment has a positive effect on business performance to gain a competitive advantage. 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.

Understanding digital platform strategies

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-36
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Platform ◽  
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 This paper concentrates on offering a range of strategies for navigating a climate of disruptive digital transformation. Strategies such as forming a platform that operates on top of another platform are viable ways of building a business in markets where online giants such as Amazon are dominant. 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.

Increasing stakeholder commitment to new initiatives

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-21
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Us Technology

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 It is becoming increasingly acknowledged that entrepreneurial traits can positively impact business performance. Perhaps US technology pioneer Nolan Bushnell had this in mind when stating that the true entrepreneur does things rather than just dreams about them. Such beliefs are even stronger where new ventures are concerned. Evidence thus far does, however, remain inconclusive. Some observers claim that certain aspects of performance rely more on context and fortune. 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.

Small retailers and improving businesses performance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Integration ◽  
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 Small retailers must overcome various challenges in order to remain competitive. Such operators can improve business performance through strategic integration within an appropriate buying group that permits them to access key additional merchandising information, resources and support. 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.

Networking is good for strategic business performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Network ◽  
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 This research paper concentrates on how organizational flexibility is an outcome of building an organizational network, which in turn fuels increased strategic business performance. By also adopting an enterpreneurial orientation in the operating style of the enterprise, the process of reaching the desired level of strategic business performance can be accelerated. 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.

Negotiation and corporate strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Organizational Strategy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Consistent Approach

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 Negotiation is a key tool in delivering competitive advantage but requires a clear and consistent approach closely linked to organizational strategy. 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.

Blending global and regional planning in multinationals

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-18
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Regional Planning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Central Planning ◽  
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 Blending global and regional planning is important for multinationals. Within a central framework, local offices should have input. Different regions will approach this in different ways, but regional planning needs to be in-synch with central planning cycles. 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.

Public convenience, private company

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 8-10
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Market Share ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Private Company ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Established Firms ◽  
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 innovator’s dilemma is a relatively new story, although it seems to have been around in decades. The dilemma relates to established firms who cannot decide whether to “stick or twist” in their strategy. If they stay with their current offering, they will gradually lose market share or could quickly be overturned by a fast-paced competitor; if they invest in change, they will lose their profitable existence with no guarantee of success. 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.

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