... core values and a clear sense of purpose and identity (Freeman et al., 2004). © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Competitiveness Growth Organizational change Organizational development Employee development Communications Even the best companies, with excellent...

... comments and places the articles in context. Findings The European Commission is looking towards an innovative, inclusive and dynamic Europe based on a knowledge‐based economy and society. European businesses need to be placed at the forefront of innovation to enhance business competitiveness...

.... Design/methodology/approach The paper uses new data from the World Bank and expert commentary to assess the validity of the above‐mentioned belief. Findings The paper explains that there are numerous examples of countries that are highly competitive and prosperous yet have rigid labor...