This study examines long- and short-term performance of SMEs as driven by the attributes of strategy, leadership, culture, and organizational capability. Data were collected from 194 SME manufacturing firms in the United Kingdom. Factors analyzed include strategy (long- or short-term),...

An investigation is conducted to identify whether hightechnology firms place a different emphasis on strategic planning, culture, andleadership when compared with low technology firms. The main influences onstrategic planning are organizational culture and leadership. Data consist of a sample of...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between business‐level strategy and organisational performance and to test the applicability of Porter's generic strategies in explaining differences in the performance of organisations. Design/methodology/approach – The...

Purpose – This study aims to examine the moderating effects of external environment and organisational structure in the relationship between business‐level strategy and organisational performance. Design/methodology/approach – The focus of the study is on manufacturing firms in the UK...