Journal of Strategy and Management: Volume 16 Issue 3

Mapping the environmental, social and governance literature: a bibliometric and content analysis

Karishma Jain, P.S. Tripathi

This study aimed to quantify and map academic literature of ESG from a bibliometric perspective and to provide a comprehensive review of the recent literature published in the…

Corporate capital allocation: a behavioral perspective and guidance for future research

Rico Kremer

The purpose of this integrative review is to develop a holistic behavioral framework on capital allocation decisions.

What has emotion got to do with it: the moderating effect of mission statement polarity on fundraising performance

Sarah Willey, Matthew Aplin-Houtz, Maureen Casile

This manuscript explores the value of mission statement emotional content in the relationship between money raised by a nonprofit organization through fundraising efforts and the…

Strategic flexibility: a systematic review and future research directions

Jitrinee Chanphati, Nongnapat Thosuwanchot

Strategic flexibility (SF) has become an important factor for firm viability and success amidst uncertain and fast-changing environments. Firms should supplement their primary…

Industry consolidation as a strategy: an acquisition program perspective

Jarno Lähteenmäki, Juuso Töyli

The purpose of this paper is to enlighten the intriguing process of industry asset consolidation. It is critical for firms to manage their business acquisitions strategically for…

Analyzing the strategy–performance relationship in Germany – can we still use the common strategic frameworks?

Marc Eulerich, Anna Eulerich, Benjamin Fligge

This study examines the strategy–performance relationship within publicly traded German firms. Strategic management literature provides several strategic frameworks that offer…

Searching for greener pastures: effect of past performance and target differences on M&A premium

Hyejin Cho, Yoon-Suk Baik

The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of how backward intelligence and forward-looking intelligence interact and impact decision making in the context of…

Are acquirers different? Identifying firm precursors to acquisitions

David King, Elio Shijaku, Ainhoa Urtasun

The authors propose and test a theoretical framework that develops and analyzes precursors to firm acquisitions to determine if acquirers differ from other firms.

Understanding social media presence and financial success in digital competition

John DeLeon, Lee Warren Brown

This study applies traditional strategic management concepts to firms operating in digital environments. Specifically, this study examines the role of social media (SM) in the…

Dynamic capabilities in new product development – the role of operational capabilities

Jarut Kunanoppadol, Barbara Igel

This research investigated the individual and combined effects of dynamic and operational capabilities on new product success using an improved measurement instrument.