In today’s global market, many companies aim to become big fish in several international ponds. Bass Hotels and Resorts is no different, targeting growth within each of its three geographical divisions – the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The scope of its...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish the potential that mobile banking offers to both banks and mobile carriers. Acknowledging the inherent difficulties of convergence between large and very different industries, it then explores the merits and shortcomings of existing...

Purpose – The early stages of projects are often characterised by ambiguity arising from differences in stakeholder views regarding project rationale and objectives. The purpose of this paper is to present a viewpoint on how to build a shared understanding of project goals and thus reach a...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to expand the debate around the catalysts required to develop, promote, implement and maintain effective collaborative practice. Design/methodology/approach – A review of the benefits of business collaboration and partnering, with special reference to...

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 of this paper – 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...

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 – Examines how various collaborative partnerships have broken down. Design/methodology/approach – Studies the particular alliance between Morrison's and Safeway. Findings – Companies need to establish the right team ‐ get the right high caliber people, with collaborative skills...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the gist of a conversation with Africa Ariño, conducted by Santiago Ibarreche, about her career as an Expert Researcher in the areas of Strategic Alliances, Strategic Management, International Ventures and her experiences as an International...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore, from a practical point‐of‐view, a number of key strategic issues that critically influence organisations' competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a semi‐structured interview with Mr Paul Walsh, CEO of...