Purpose – The aim is to present a practical implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in a large Spanish IT systems developer, and to link it to competitive advantage in firms based on innovation. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer...

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...

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...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – Scans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest...

Purpose – This article focuses on product and design cost. Design/methodology/approach – This article is prepared by an independent writer. Findings – Having an automated and integrated cost environment changes the way engineering firms can do business and brings this incredibly detailed...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the recently published report entitled Funding Technology: Britain Forty Years On . Design/methodology/approach – The report forms the fourth in a series that has examined the funding of innovation and entrepreneurship in...

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...

It is a common failing in mankind to look for knowledge and the solution in the far distance when the answer lies unnoticed at our feet. How do diverse and large corporations learn and share that knowledge internally in the face of so many pressures and constraints? At the heart of knowledge...

As one advertising slogan keeps reminding us – it’s good to talk. This is also true in the workplace where effective communication is essential if knowledge and information is to be exploited to the full. And an organization that boasts a knowledgeable workforce can gain considerable...

By enabling the more effective transfer and application of knowledge, knowledge management solutions can undoubtedly enhance business performance – no more so than when effectively applied to the world of product innovation. The potential of such systems is highlighted by studies that show...