..., and this all seems to stem from the notion of their being cosmopolitan carriers. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours...

... of society‐at‐large, but solely for the short‐term financial benefit of its shareholders. The lack of long‐term vision and sustainable purpose has given rise to irresponsible practice, resulting in the gradual erosion of public trust. Organizations Trust Corporate governance Shareholder value...

... an organisation and looks at possible media messages. Findings The author shows the importance of preparing appropriate messages in advance for relevant groups of stakeholders. Originality/value The paper gives cogent reasons as to why effective crisis media training is vital...

..., bottom lines could benefit from recognizing our moral obligation to help those in need. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy...

... that will resonate. ISSN:0017-8012 Article type: Viewpoint Reference: 42AB062 Keywords: Business history, Leadership, Organizations, USA © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 --> Business history Leadership Organizations USA Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 --> Business continuity Corporate strategy Materials handling equipment Organizations Robotics Strategic management USA Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 29, Issue 5 Mountz M.Harvard Business...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 --> Company failures Critical success factors Mergers and acquisitions Organizations USA Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 29, Issue 5 Ottinger R.Financial Executive, December 2012, Vol. 28...

... to be receptive enough to recognize when change is needed and agile enough to make those changes fast. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 --> Business continuity Corporate strategy Organizations Retail trade Retailing Strategic management USA Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 29, Issue 4 Wessel M. and Christensen C.M. Harvard...

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... The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 --> Employees Employees development Managers Manufacturing Manufacturing systems Organizations Skills training Training USA Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 29, Issue 2 Jusko J. Industry...

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...A. Kemper Business performance Energy conservation Environmental management Environmental regulations Managerial strategy Organizations Sustainable design Sustainable development Article type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 28, Issue 9 Martin R., Kemper...

... theory Organizations Sales campaigns Strategic marketing Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 28, Issue 8 Hooper-Greenhill O. Admap, March 2012, Vol. 47 No. 3, Start page: 27, No. of pages: 3 Applies the concepts of “big” and “little...

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...M.M Fitzgerald © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 --> Communications technology Information systems Managerial strategy Organizations Social media Social networks Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 29, Issue 7 Fitzgerald M.M...

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