... only SMEs Environmental sustainability Information technology Stakeholder engagement In today’s business world, “stakeholder engagement” has become one of the most talked-about terms. Large corporations have long been pressured to involve investors, regulators, employees and communities...

... to achieve greater flexibility and cohesion. Firms should utilize a combination of reactive and proactive strategies to place themselves in a position to react and find gaps of opportunity before competitors quickly. Information technology Competitive advantage Strategic flexibility...

... only Resource-Based View Information Technology Technology Artificial Intelligence Robotic Process Automation Automating human processes has proven to significantly impact firms by optimizing funds, resources, and time. A firm is expected to optimize in the modern market to maintain...

... best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Strategic alignment Decision effectiveness Information technology Public organizations SEM The world...

... some of the world’s leading organizations. What is original/value of paper? The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. Information technology New...

... consequence is the growing emphasis on the need for strong information technology (IT) prowess. However, various other factors could affect how OI mediates the relationship between IT and OA. The predominance of IT use in business within a specific economy could be significant, as might variation...

... ”, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal , Vol. 18 No. 3 , pp. 337 - 350 . © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Information technology Supply chain management Centralization implementation IKEA Planning Supply chain Say what you like about IKEA, it attracts...

... about this essay. Early in my career as I was exploring the wondrous new field of information technology (IT), the good professor showed the way with his “Technology, Management, and Society” (1970) essays. Peter Drucker was always ahead of his time in thinking through the implications of today's events...

... technology Competitive advantage Data centres Data handling Data mining Data processing Digital storage Information professionals Information technology When English philosopher Francis Bacon said knowledge is power he left us with a quotable quote that has stood the test of time – well a few...

... technology. In addition to telephone, video conferencing and e‐mail, they also examined instant messaging and blogging. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Banking Employee attitudes Information technology Media richness theory Online communities Social communication technologies...

... of us protest: “None of your business!” And some of us refuse to reveal that information, or start campaigns demanding that we should not have to. Consumer behaviour Consumer choice Information technology Marketing information Market segmentation New products Privacy Retailing Sales...

...‐making and innovation to find out what kinds of factors influence strategic decisions that lead an organization to innovate. Estonia Innovation Strategic decisions Information technology External environment Organizational capabilities Corporate strategy IT company When people...

... and presents them in a fresh way © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Innovation Research and development Information technology trust Another aspect of modern innovation is that it may involve external as well as internal collaboration. Formerly most firms involved in R&D...

... Outsourcing of information technology (IT) and financial services has changed enormously over the past decade. To date, India has been the principal winner in this offshore techno‐shift. Buoyed by the rise of data networks and satellite communications, the country has witnessed a boom in software...

..., now in charge of IBM’s integrated supply chain, slashed $3 billion off company costs. One thing’s for sure. The buzzword at IBM right now is innovation, and it’s something that they’re doing well. Customer satisfaction Customer requirements Cost reduction Innovation Information technology...

... Textiles Internet New product development Information technology Teamwork Telecommunications industry The idea that investors are only interested in short‐term results carries more than a grain of truth. It does, however, begin to look a little bit shaky when the fortunes of DuPont are examined...

... in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America (www.boozallen.com). © MCB UP Limited 2003 Supply chain management BPR Information technology Financial performance Delivery performance The importance of supply chain management (SCM) has grown steadily, as managers recognize...

... of its competitors. Managers appreciated that they would need to develop knowledge and understanding of customer needs and improve customer service if profits were going to improve. Again, the whole venture would have been impossible without IT mechanisms. Information technology Banking...

... workers Information Management Information technology Knowledge management aims to bring intellectual resources together and make them available for everyone in the organization. As well as broadening horizons, knowledge management systems can help break down organization barriers, which leads...

... Information technology Central government Policy Despite the Internet boom and bust, the e‐economy is the future, and many national governments have recognized this fact. In the UK, the British Government’s Office of the e‐Envoy (OeE) is leading the drive to get the UK online, and to ensure...