involved in an acquisition. Design/methodology/approach Looking through the lens of the four BM constants, the aim of this … study is to examine the case of the acquisition Domestic Heating (an SME) by Ventilair (an MNE). Findings Although both … separate entities were achieving good results and each had a specific BM, the acquisition produced poor results mainly due to …

represent promising opportunities for value creation and market growth. For many companies, the practice of environmental …

strategy. Design/methodology/approach – Personal essay. Findings – Communications is an essential element of strategy …

/methodology/approach – The article reviews the history of modern business strategy and divides it into three major phases, centered on the …. Findings – Business strategy is fundamentally an exercise in understanding and improving business performance and growth. It … strategy as an arc of inquiry that has forward direction, moving inexorably outward, from time–motion studies on the shop floor …

suggest that having an appropriately balanced strategy of personalisation/codification of knowledge through CoPs contributes … link strategy with KM strategy in creative PSFs.  …

clarity framework to their existing strategic processes. By doing so, they can re-assess strategy and optimize their actions … perspective and opinion on strategy using familiar examples to executives. The clarity strategy framework provides executives with …

showing firstly how creative industry PSFs can differ in their strategy for growth, and secondly how these alternative … product portfolio strategy where the firm structures for efficiency aligned to a managerial talent profile, and an artistic … competency strategy where the firm structures for creativity aligned to a technical talent profile. Research limitations …

sustainability on firm strategy. The model helps to convert high level sustainability vision statements into a new set of actions … business models to better reflect current and emerging market conditions. Porter's value chain was adapted to reflect that: the … has on the outside world need to be included in firm strategy and decision making. Findings – The sustainable activity …

; innovation strategy is missing in most organizations; there is an executive/employee innovation perception gap; innovation …