Books in the Routledge Research in Strategic Management series

Attempting to challenge male-dominated theory, this book focuses on the corporate strategy arena. It is of interest to corporate strategists and social theorists.

Contemporary businesses are exposed to global competition enhanced by new information technology and liberalized cross-border transactions in many industries. Drawing on contemporary research, this book addresses international business strategy formulation and implementation in the global competitive market.

Dealing primarily with the telecommunications industry, this text applies the strategic states model to international business strategies of industrial companies. This model enables us to describe the current state and strategic development of any company or organizational unit.

Presents a collection of research and perspectives, examining why people and human resource management matter to the success of organizations and presents examples of efforts to build more satisfying and effective organizations that have worked.

Imparts the use of wisdom in management and work practice, promoting it as an important research topic and demonstrating how it can be applied across a number of important management areas such as knowledge innovation and strategy.

Management and organization theories have, in the years, developed rich methodological paraphernalia to test hypotheses. This book addresses possible applications of computer simulation to theory building in management and organizational theory.

This title presents theoretical perspectives and research findings relating to R&D decisions from researchers in the strategic, policy and finance areas.

This international collection of essays from leading authorities in the field of organizational studies, combines empirical and theoretical evidence and analyses how effective human resource management can lead to successful organizations.

This title presents theoretical perspectives and research findings relating to R&D decisions from researchers in the strategic, policy and finance areas.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed world dynamics, working scenarios, as well as professional and emotional dimensions. The virus has emerged as a significant threat for the continuity of business.

Contemporary businesses are exposed to global competition enhanced by new information technology and liberalized cross-border transactions in many industries. This introduces a new competitive dynamic, influenced by actors in developed and emerging markets. The dynamic puts major demands on executives as they consider future moves that support strategic initiatives. The context of intensified global competition requires attention from practicing (and aspiring) leaders in international business organizations.Drawing on contemporary research, Competitive International Strategy: Key Implementation Issues addresses international business strategy formulation and implementation in the global competitive market. It captures the essential strategy components by elaborating on the implementation of corporate integration and local responsiveness. This is considered a vital dichotomy in the development of international business strategies. Essential components include competition context, firm's resources, strategy directions and competence, implementation issues, and competitiveness. The book includes several detailed company cases.Bridging the strategy formulation and implementation is crucial for the ultimate success of international business firms. This book will be of great value to students at an advanced level, academics, and reflective practitioners in the fields of strategic management, leadership, and international business.