... and behaviors are some ways that the dreaming phase can be brought to reality. Deliver: Put into practice the “new ways” perhaps with some small pilot projects/tests first. Devise evaluation procedures. Continue to involve and share widely. Australia Engaging employees...

... argue that this position is becoming increasingly blurred in the global economy. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using participant observation during negotiations of a free-trade agreement between China and Australia followed by in-depth interviews with Chinese delegates. Findings...

... was to create a strategic typology that resonates with the realities of small business owners, their advisors and policy makers. Design/methodology/approach – Empirical data were collected online and by postal survey from 340 small businesses from multiple industry sectors across Australia. Analysis...

... the small sample size and the fact that the study was restricted to Australia and therefore this study's conclusions may not be transferable to other countries. Practical implications Practitioners, especially senior managers and training and development specialists, may better identify ways...

.... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Corporate strategy Entrepreneurs Business development Dishonesty Australia A great deal has been written about entrepreneurs and their characteristics and traits, but less is known about the strategies they adopt when competing with large...