perspective, and explores why and how multinational corporations (MNCs) proactively deal with uncertainty by valuing locational …-specific determinants, under uncertainty about the future. Originality/value Drawing on the notion of location flexibility from Buckley and … uncertainty by choosing ambidextrous locations that offer more flexibility for MNCs to change or respond to potential volatility …

uncertainties about competitors, customers, and the environment. Responses from 137 wholesale grocers demonstrate that uncertainty … varies by generic strategy, suggesting that businesses consider both the type and degree of uncertainty when crafting a …

uncertainty, which each demand different approaches: hidden certainties, expected outcomes and random uncertainties. For each of … uncertainty need not be anywhere near as difficult as managers fear. As with most fears, once managers understand what is …

The concept of environmental uncertainty is recognized as a fundamental element of the strategic management and … uncertainty have muddled the true meanings of the construct. In an effort to reverse this disturbing trend, this paper … systematically analyzes the historical development of the uncertainty construct. Seminal management literature is used to trace the …

Purpose – This study aimed to examine the prospective role played by perceived environmental uncertainty in the … of analysis was employed. Generic strategy, environmental uncertainty, and performance were measured by previously …

management problems revolve around uncertainty when, in fact, management is ambiguous rather than uncertain. Analyses the effect …

chaos theory and the uncertainty principle are used to demonstrate problems with the predictive ability of accounting models …