... to transform linear business models into circular ones becomes urgent. Based on the understanding that understanding how dynamic capabilities support the transition to a circular business model is still incipient, this study aimed to contribute to this gap. Design/methodology/approach A single case study...

...Silvia Valcozzena; Vincenzo Riso; Silvia Cantele Purpose This study aims to investigate the process of integrating sustainability into strategic planning and analyse inherent complexities. Design/methodology/approach Through a qualitative approach, an in-depth case study is proposed...

... Organizational structure Entrepreneurial opportunities Digital technologies Case study Entrepreneurs tend to regard hierarchical organizational structures as a threat to the entrepreneurial soul (Gulati and DeSantola, 2016). The top ten digital entrepreneurial enterprises (DEEs) in 2022–2023...

... in the circular economy. We followed a multiple-case study methodology investigating 50 cases of IS in Italy and performed a content analysis of the “anatomic” variables characterizing each case. Findings This research proposes the “anatomic” variables (i.e. industrial sectors involved, public actors...

...Federico Lanzalonga; Roberto Marseglia; Alberto Irace; Paolo Pietro Biancone Purpose Our study examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance decision-making processes to promote circular economy practices within the utility sector. Design/methodology/approach A unique case study...

.../approach The authors adopted a case study approach to explore how a Chinese beauty startup developed collaborative networks from 2013 to 2022, and tracked the the changes of network structure and cooperation mechanism. Findings The study finds that the brand owner cooperates with two-sided customers...

... chose a Chinese manufacturing enterprise as the case firm and conducted an exploratory single-case study to unpack how breakthrough innovation generates over time. Findings By conducting the in-depth case analysis, the study revealed that firms do not produce breakthrough innovation in the catch-up...

... at scale. Design/methodology/approach Building on a case study of a multinational corporation seeking to scale up agility, the authors combined 36 semistructured interviews with secondary data from the organization to analyze its transformation since the early planning period. Findings The results...

... with the empirical evidence gathered by adopting a case study approach. Findings provide evidence about the role of design-based learning to facilitate intra- and inter-organisational knowledge flows and to sustain absorptive capacity through processes of recognition, internalisation and adoption...

... model innovation theory. Design/methodology/approach A single case study methodology is employed for empirical research. Semistructured interviews, with top and middle management, were conducted together with the analysis of several internal and external documents, to corroborate the case analysis...

...Atif Saleem Butt; Ahmad Bayiz Ahmad Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how firms can mitigate knowledge hiding behavior among their managers. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a multiple case study methodology by studying nine UAE based firms. Furthermore, 26 semi...

... through a case study approach. We have investigated the case of ENAV – an Italian air navigation service provider – and how this firm uses smart technologies in the creation of its successful SBM. After constructing a basic theory, the authors moved to evidence collection. The data analysis has adopted...

... were analyzed. Design/methodology/approach By using a multiple case study method, this qualitative study examined various entrepreneurial experience providers (namely incubator, entrepreneurship training institution, franchise store, entrepreneurship training network, and family business experience...

... Licensed re-use rights only China Family business Corporate culture Machiavellianism Case study Counterproductive work behaviour Utilitarian and Machiavellian thinking have been promoted and popularised among businesses in China after the country experienced a social change caused by its...

... review of the field and an analysis of the strengths and limitations of conventional BM frameworks, the paper illustrates and discusses an approach that combines such a framework with SD modelling. A single-case study design was selected to explore the implications and limitations of using this combined...

.... Design/methodology/approach – The paper builds on a large case study of a successful Swedish partnering project. The case, studied through extensive interviews and observations, was process-oriented and analyzed using a theoretically driven thematic analysis. Findings – It is shown...

.... Dr Washika Haak-Saheem can be contacted at: wsaheem@ud.ac.ae © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Knowledge management Organizational learning Emerging markets Dubai Case study Non-western context Knowledge management (KM) and organisational learning (OL) have been...

...John C. Ickis; Arch G. Woodside; Enrique Ogliastri; Antonio Pérez-Bennett; Pål Davidsen; Luis E. López Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of simulators as pedagogical complements to traditional case studies. The research performs experiments with a case and its accompanying...

.... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Financial management Case study Apple Financial analysis Executive education MBA programs At the end of April 2012, Apple Incorporated, the manufacturer of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, reported net profits of $11.6 billion [1...

... consideration of the dynamic capabilities attributable to retailers. Design/methodology/approach – Case study approach of five international retail firms using secondary data and primary data gathered through interviews with firms' executives and financial analysts. Findings – The research findings...