... and innovation. This paper investigates the role of familiness in relation to absorptive capacity (ACAP). It also explores the specificities of nonfamily members’ social capital when different knowledge management (KM) approaches are adopted. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory comparative case study...

... business model (MOBM). Design/methodology/approach Focusing on developing CSR-integrated market intelligence, this study uses an action research method by analyzing four case studies. Data is collected through interviews, interactive and knowledge-sharing meetings and on-site observations. The study...

... when introducing SMTs. Design/methodology/approach An in-depth, multilevel case study was conducted at a large healthcare organisation in The Netherlands, making use of 70 interviews, document analysis and observations. Findings The findings show that SMTs transform the HRM function by changing...

.... The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach The study focused on two businesses in Finland that are pioneers in the recruitment of immigrants. A case study approach was adopted. The research data consist of interviews and documentary data. The data were analysed using content...

... an empirical single-case study on the effects of an MNE’s entry on a particular industry in an emerging market’s context. The empirical study follows abductive reasoning; based on the interplay of previous literature and empirical observations, it identifies mechanism through which MNEs can catalyse change...

...Margaret Tallott; Rachel Hilliard Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the development process of dynamic capabilities. Design/methodology/approach – The paper adopts a qualitative, longitudinal participant-observation research design. A single case study firm was observed over...

... methods that can be applied to manage and improve KIBPs. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a case study of a BPM project in the public sector, where most processes are knowledge-intensive. In conducting the longitudinal case study, established guidelines for interpretive case study...

... and the external uncertainty of the distribution network. Design/methodology/approach – The research is based on a longitudinal case study of a manufacturing firm and its outsourced DC. Findings – Over time, the manufacturer's market-focused strategy provoked the adoption through CS of more objective...