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 Universities and other HEIs around the world have become reliant on social media and other forms of digital marketing to attract students in an increasingly competitive environment. This is typified by the experience of Spanish HEIs following the end of the Franco Dictatorship. 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.
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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 identified that the Metaverse can be used to enhance the user experience within the tourism industry. The paper also identified that the Metaverse can also be used to improve organizational efficiency and performance. 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.
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 In an ever-changing business world, it is essential to have strategic leaders who utilize their role to their full potential in order to adapt to emerging economies, changing climates, or significant disruption. 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.
{"title":"Strategic leadership capabilities","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/sd-03-2024-0031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sd-03-2024-0031","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000In an ever-changing business world, it is essential to have strategic leaders who utilize their role to their full potential in order to adapt to emerging economies, changing climates, or significant disruption.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39796,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Direction","volume":"184 1‐2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140719756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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 Companies typically face considerable barriers when embarking on cross-border mergers and acquisitions (CBMAs). By exploiting past takeover experiences and conducting effective due diligence during the pre-deal stage, acquiring firms become better positioned to overcome barriers such as those associated with cultural and institutional divides. 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.
{"title":"Deal or no deal for mergers and acquisitions","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/sd-03-2024-0041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sd-03-2024-0041","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000Companies typically face considerable barriers when embarking on cross-border mergers and acquisitions (CBMAs). By exploiting past takeover experiences and conducting effective due diligence during the pre-deal stage, acquiring firms become better positioned to overcome barriers such as those associated with cultural and institutional divides.\u0000\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39796,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Direction","volume":"2016 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140718095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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 research showed Chinese firms (in contrast to multinational enterprises) develop nontraditional firm-specific advantages due to more relevant experience, better adapted strategies and privileged relationships. 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.
{"title":"Building firm-specific advantages in emerging markets","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/sd-03-2024-0037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sd-03-2024-0037","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000The research showed Chinese firms (in contrast to multinational enterprises) develop nontraditional firm-specific advantages due to more relevant experience, better adapted strategies and privileged relationships.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39796,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Direction","volume":"26 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140722535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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 from emerging markets like Latin America can increase their prospects of successful internationalization through focus on developing and enhancing key strategic capabilities. While entrepreneurial orientation and marketing and sales capabilities are especially important in this regard, ambitious firms should likewise seek to develop various other capabilities to some degree 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
{"title":"How Latin American firms transition to international markets","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/sd-03-2024-0042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sd-03-2024-0042","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies\u0000\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000Firms from emerging markets like Latin America can increase their prospects of successful internationalization through focus on developing and enhancing key strategic capabilities. While entrepreneurial orientation and marketing and sales capabilities are especially important in this regard, ambitious firms should likewise seek to develop various other capabilities to some degree\u0000\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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\u0000","PeriodicalId":39796,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Direction","volume":"112 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140725993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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 carry out a systematic review focusing on the interrelationships between corporate sustainability, organizational resilience and corporate purpose and their combined effects on long-term corporate prosperity. 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.
{"title":"Achieving long-term corporate prosperity","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/sd-03-2024-0036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sd-03-2024-0036","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000The authors carry out a systematic review focusing on the interrelationships between corporate sustainability, organizational resilience and corporate purpose and their combined effects on long-term corporate prosperity.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39796,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Direction","volume":"93 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140728777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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, particularly those in the high-tech sectors, can face significant challenges to sustained growth. There are some key elements to focus on for owner-managers in order to help improve the odds of survival. 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.
{"title":"Sustaining SME growth","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/sd-02-2024-0022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sd-02-2024-0022","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000SMEs, particularly those in the high-tech sectors, can face significant challenges to sustained growth. There are some key elements to focus on for owner-managers in order to help improve the odds of survival.\u0000\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39796,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Direction","volume":"11 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140353126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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 Supply chain performance management and oversight can help boost competitive advantage by supporting organizational strategic performance. 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.
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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 identified that financial resilience is important for when small and medium sized enterprises face global challenges. 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.
{"title":"Through the tough times","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/sd-02-2024-0026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sd-02-2024-0026","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000This paper identified that financial resilience is important for when small and medium sized enterprises face global challenges.\u0000\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39796,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Direction","volume":"276 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140233502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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