... of collaboration can be easily eroded. Especially when resources are limited, there can be tension in how these are divided and used within the business units. It is tricky to balance the different aspects of collaboration and competition together. In fundamental terms, they are completely different so it can...

... information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. This is not just the case for human resources; other forms of capital are also important. Access to financial capital can either propel or limit firm performance. In some cases, diversification can require a heavy financial investment...

... and places the articles in context. Findings This paper identified that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are capable to innovation when faced with the adversity of limited resources. They can explore international options to improve opportunities for success. Originality/value The briefing...

... retains a permanent spot in a new market. Sahin et al. demonstrate that strategically exploiting and exploring resources in a new context strongly correlates with business success. The review is based on “Internationalization of Turkish business groups: motives and institutional context...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Through combining both new and existing resources, institutions can optimize their assets and achieve dynamic capability to be able to adapt to any situation or market. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours...

... resources identified as important BMI enablers. Originality/value This 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. place strong emphasis on effective...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Boundary decisions made by digital platform enterprises (DPEs) shape business performance and growth outcomes. Such operators can identify appropriate strategic approaches through a consideration of transaction costs, resource competence and cross-side...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Small business seeking to innovate can create valuable social capital and gain access to other key resources through positive relationships with business partners. This likewise helps develop the trust necessary to engage in risk-taking behaviors which can...

.... Originality/value 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. Rising concern about issues like climate change and exploitation of natural resources has...

...Jim Andersén Purpose The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss the practical implications of the resource based view of the firm. Design/methodology/approach Review of relevant literature. Findings A number of recommendations are put forward...

...M. Becerra © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 --> Innovation Profitability Resources Strategic management Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 25, Issue 6 Becerra M. Journal of Management, December 2008, Vol. 34 No. 6, Start...

...S.L. Pan © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 --> Call centres Competences Organizational processes Organizational theory Resources Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 24, Issue 5. Pan S.L., Tan B.C.C., Huang J., Poulsen B. European...

...N. Chabrak Purpose – To re-examine the causes and predictability of Enron’s collapse. Design/methodology/approach – Uses an approach based on resources and competences to examine four phases of Enron’s development strategy and shows that it moved too far away from its core business, pursued...

... development, Entrepreneurialism, Resources,Uncertainty management © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 --> Business development Entrepreneurialism Resources Uncertainty management Pursuing three horizons of growth – three cases: Bombardier (Canada), Disney (US) and Hutchison...

...A. Gil © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 --> Europe Marketing strategy Resources Business performance Information Country-specific strategy and new venture formation in Central and East Europe Gil A. , Nakos G. , Brouthers L.E. , Brouthers K.D...