...Hyejin Cho; Yoon-Suk Baik Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of how backward intelligence and forward-looking intelligence interact and impact decision making in the context of acquisitions. Past experiences provide essential information used for decision making...

... capabilities vs firm-internal resources for sustained competitive advantage. 29 06 2016 20 11 2016 14 02 2017 27 02 2017 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Canada Decision making Beef supply chain Strategic...

...Victor Z. Huang; Melodena Balakrishnan; Tim Rogmans Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop and test propositions on location and entry mode decision making by foreign direct investors in the Middle East region. Design/methodology/approach Case study approach, based on in‐depth...

... are organized, with the aim of enlightening the process of business strategy development. Findings The authors select four insights from Simon's work to form an integrative framework of decision making and apply this to illuminate existing approaches to schools of strategy thought and practice. Research...

... and broadband internet access. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 United Kingdom Retailing Strategic leadership Decision making Strategy Strategic decisions Strategic innovation Logical incrementalism Organic growth John Lewis Partnership deploys a radically different system...

...Jeffrey N. Street; Mukunthan Santhanakrishnan Purpose Decision making for acceptance of an R&D project occurs under uncertainty and may involve predominantly quantitative analyses, such as net‐present value, predominantly intuitive analyses, such as real options logic, or some combination...

... is only possible if the company has a strong cash generative business among its businesses. The speed of decision making, decisiveness and the ability to implement strategy are among the key ingredients of success. Originality/value Turnaround is an under‐researched area in strategy. This paper...

... to next, is behind it. In this issue we are privileged to interview Dr Tony Hayward, the Chief Executive of BP, at a critical stage in company's history and discuss key strategic issues. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Strategic management Decision making Corporate social...

... leadership challenges, decision making and strategic direction. Originality/value Provides valuable insights from one of the most influential directors in British business. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Sir John: The chairman's relationship with the CEO is a vital link between...