Purpose – The aim of this research is two‐fold: to examine the effects of certain characteristics of top management teams (TMTs) on innovative performance in their companies; and to determine if this influence is direct or if it is influenced by other factors, such as the existence of...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to find out wheter the cognitive style of the manager affect as his view of the viable strategy for a firm. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses data from 70 managers in the spa industry. Findings – Concludes that managers' cognitive style...

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to propose a model for acquiring political intelligence by describing steps for assessing feasibility that can be used to systematically evaluate a situation. The paper also aims to discuss individual and situational biases to acquiring an accurate...

Purpose – The paper seeks to share a viewpoint on the benefits and value of AACSB International business accreditation and some perspectives on the evolution of business accreditation on a global basis. Design/methodology/approach – This is a commentary/viewpoint paper. Findings – AACSB...

Purpose – This monograph seeks to summarise the key influences of a role‐based perspective on leadership when making decisions as to how organisational resources can best be deployed. Design/methodology/approach – Application of new frameworks provides insight into the leadership roles...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to increase the student's knowledge of the value chain and its importance in managing costs. Design/methodology/approach – The approach takes the form of a teaching case with practical implications, which also includes teaching notes. Findings – It is...

Purpose – This paper aims to focus on the company‐specific level on the causes of Turkey's recent outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) surge. The paper analyzes the reasons as to why, how, and where Turkish multinational enterprises (MNEs) invest abroad, focusing on the differences...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to present the necessity for practical wisdom in the managerial decision making process and its role in such a process. The paper seeks to contrast the position with two conventional approaches based on maximizing and satisficing behaviors respectively....

Purpose – This paper aims to present Aquinas' psychological theory of action as a useful guide for understanding decision making in management. Design/methodology/approach – A conceptual reconstruction of Aquinas' views on the structure of the moral act is shown to apply to the process of...

Purpose – A review of the academic literature on managerial promotions reveals that there has been a limited number of studies conducted on this subject. This study aims to identify key determinants used by managers in making managerial promotion decisions via Bayesian networks. It also seeks...