Citation
(2014), "Editors note", Journal of Business Strategy, Vol. 35 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBS-11-2013-0110
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Editors note
Article Type: Editors note From: Journal of Business Strategy, Volume 35, Issue 1
For this first issue of JBS in 2014 we have a truly global line-up of articles. Our lead paper on China raises a number of questions. Is China still emerging or has it reached the next tier of economic status? The developed world may welcome the contributions of emerging countries, but these upstarts also loom as the next dominant global economic forces. How many massive economies can international trade accommodate without the balance of prosperity tipping? With unemployment in the USA and Europe seemingly intractable, competition from emerging nations may not be entirely welcome. China is transforming itself from a manufacturing behemoth to an innovation laboratory, and Silicon Valley may need to pay attention.
Our paper on business cycles takes an optimistic view of a subject often considered to have only negative connotations. Business cycles may offer unique opportunities for astute managers and firms to seize a competitive advantage. In another paper that, like the China paper, deals with emerging markets, the authors introduce a new way to measure success. Using a strategic positioning map, the authors examine 100 top Indian companies to see how they compare to global competitors.
Measurement is, of course, paramount in business and there are dozens of ways to assess firms, sectors and initiatives. The authors of "Measuring the value of online communities" introduce a model for determining the value of these proliferating communities.
In "Prophets and losses: the predictive impulse", the author reflects on the conundrum of predicting the future. Forecasting is essential, but managers need to be aware of false gods who claim to know the future.
We are delighted to include two columns by our newest columnists, both of whom debuted in the last issue of JBS. Both columns deal with aspects of crisis communication. Preserving reputation during and after a business crisis can have long-term effects that affect share price and valuation.
We welcome reader comments, as always, and hope you enjoy this 2014 issue of JBS.