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PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsAlignment between corporate and business strategies has been deemed essential by many observers, although conflicting aims make the task challenging. However, firms can use an alignment matrix to select the appropriate combination of alignment direction and relationship to ensure that the respective goals can be achieved.Originality/valueThe 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.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe study found that high-performance work systems (HPWS) mediate the relationship between business strategy and employees intention to leave (ITL). The two effective approaches were “quality management” and “innovation strategy”, both of which reinforced the adoption of HPWS.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This paper uncovers the effect that successful cloud technology service implementation has on business strategy. The surveyed respondents strategically incorporated cloud services either to maintain a competitive position, to bolster innovation, or to reduce their costs. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, 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.

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Success in many aspects of life can often be credited more to luck than judgment. In business, that is rarely the case. On the contrary, achieving goals and objectives will invariably demand meticulous planning and execution. For many observers, having clear strategic vision serves as the key foundation for subsequent performance. 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 reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsCOVID-19 is putting unprecedented pressure on the global economy, with the recovery from the Great Recession not yet complete. CSR may provide a method for stabilizing societies that are on the edge of free fall into economic calamity.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Kuwait is looking to transition from its current position in the global economy into a forward-thinking hub of trade and commerce. To do this Kuwait is relying on a social media campaign to get the population on board. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Design:This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Purpose:This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Findings:This briefing considers the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy and what areas continue to struggle to identify a new normal.Originality:The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsStrategic alliances are becoming a common practice between organizations in the global economy. They are seen as being able to improve performance and help keep organizations competitive. Bizzi (2017) argues that an integral aspect of forming a strategic alliance is the level of financial slack resource an organization has. The greater the financial headroom, the more likely an organization is to engage on a potentially risky alliance. In a global market place where resources and funding are becoming increasingly scarce, organizations that can have largely unallocated resources can be seen as ideal partners. And the key resource in today’s economy for alliances is finance.Practical ImplicationsThe paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.Originality/valueThe 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.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsWhile jobs are being lost to AI and robotics across the global economy, and predominantly in manufacturing, there are many ways HR departments can support employees to develop human-unique skills to make them re-deployable in the long term.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsKnowledge management and knowledge sharing are critical to firm success in the global economy. Implementing a framework such as the Nonaka and Takeuchi framework requires investment in both behavior change as well as storage and access systems.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

PurposeReviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachScans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest concepts. These are presented in an easy‐to‐digest briefing of no more than 1,500 words.FindingsWith UK business striving to move further up the value added chain, to focus on areas of high technology and innovation and so better compete in the global economy, biotechnology is seen as an increasing vital sector. It is therefore good news that despite a global slowdown, and severe “bloodletting”, a recent report confirms that the UK's biotechnology sector still remains the most successful and sustainable in Europe, second in the world only to the USA.Practical implicationsProvides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/valueThe 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.

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Retail companies that embrace digital transformation (DT) become better positioned to create new forms of value as customer requirements evolve. Adopting appropriate digital technologies and aligning them with business strategies and practices enables such firms to personalize offers through an approach that integrates offline and online channels. 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.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsAlignment between information technology and business strategy can help SMEs enhance their innovation capabilities. Such firms should focus on the various factors with scope to facilitate or impede alignment that include innovation, organizational culture, access to key information and financial aspects.Originality/valueThe 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.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe study finds that business strategy influences CSR effectiveness among Chinese manufacturing firms in Africa.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists, 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.

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper concentrates on setting out a range of strategic entrepreneurial approaches that are adopted during economic booms or economic crises. Those entrepreneurs who apply themselves creatively to pivoting their business strategy during a recession give themselves the opportunity to reap the highest rewards if their approach is successful. This may involve adapting existing strategies or forming novel ones amid considerable uncertainty. The mental capacity for enduring these scenarios is what sets entrepreneurs apart as insatiably evolving, knowledge-gathering leaders who can transform society despite the odds being against them. 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.