Strategic Repositioning Research Articles

Слияния и поглощения как инструменты стратегического репозиционирования химических транснациональных корпораций

В статье анализируются процессы и последствия слияний и поглощений химических транснациональных корпораций. Проведено исследование факторов, влияющих на слияния и поглощения химических транснациональных корпораций. Выявлены стратегические последствия волны таких слияний и поглощений в последние годы. Раскрыто значение слияний и поглощений ведущих химических транснациональных корпораций для рынка агрохимикатов. The article analyzes the processes and consequences of mergers and acquisitions of chemical multinational corporations. A study of the factors influencing mergers and acquisitions of chemical multinational corporations has been conducted. The strategic consequences of the wave of such mergers and acquisitions in recent years have been revealed. The importance of mergers and acquisitions of leading chemical multinational corporations for the agrochemicals market is revealed.

Navigating Global Talent: An Overview of Information Systems in International Human Resource Management (IHRM)

All through the long haul, Overall Human Resource The chiefs (IHRM) has gone through a huge turn of events. At previously confined to administrative tasks, it has now emerged as a fundamental accessory essential to various leveled accomplishment. Data innovation progressions, which have adjusted the IHRM scene, have sped up this change. The way HR processes are carried out within organizations has been reclassified as a result of the inevitable reception of data frameworks. From the combination and ability to the utilization and sharing of data, every part of IHRM has been reshaped. As well as making conventional HR works more powerful, the advanced upheaval plays raised HR's part in forming business systems. Associations' HR rehearsals have changed in perspective as a result of using data frameworks. HR experts currently have additional opportunity to focus on essential drives because of routine undertakings being mechanized, bringing about more prominent arrangement with the general objectives of the association. This strategic repositioning of HR within the framework of the business necessitated a reevaluation of personnel functions and expertise. This article examines the extensive impact that information systems have on IHRM and draws on existing literature and empirical evidence for its analysis. The numerous benefits and disadvantages of implementing information systems in IHRM are explained. In addition, it provides a comprehensive analysis of the shifting duties of HR professionals in the digital age. The expanded productivity that data frameworks accommodate HR processes is one of the most outstanding benefits of IHRM. Tasks that required a lot of time and resources in the past can now be simplified and completed with unprecedented speed and precision. This efficiency benefit engages HR divisions to apportion more resources towards key drives, appropriately overhauling their obligation to legitimate accomplishment. In addition, information-driven direction facilitates data framework integration into IHRM. By handling the power of examination, HR specialists can assemble significant pieces of information into workforce examples and execution estimations. HR procedures that are customized to meet the changing requirements of the labor force and the business can be created utilizing this significant knowledge. However, despite the numerous advantages, there are a few drawbacks to incorporating data frameworks into IHRM. The boss among these is the risk of becoming overly dependent on innovation, which may make the board's human resources component questionable. Likewise, worries about information protection and security are huge, especially in this period of rigid administrative prerequisites. Overall, the integration of data frameworks into IHRM has opened up a new era of opportunity and change. While it has unquestionably improved HR practices' proficiency and viability, it also necessitates a reevaluation of HR tasks and responsibilities. By discovering some sort of amicability between mechanical turn of events and human-driven approaches, affiliations can utilize the most extreme limit of information systems to drive key HR drives and achieve efficient advantage in the overall business community. KEY WORDS International Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Strategic Partnership, Digital Transformation, HR Processes, Organizational Strategy, Data-driven Decision-making, Personnel Functions, Technology Applications, Global Talent Management.

Enhancing Business Competitiveness: Strategic Adaptation and Business Model Canvas Application in PT Maritim Maju

In this detailed analysis, we explore the strategic repositioning of PT Maritim Maju within the context of the global maritime industry’s ongoing transformation, influenced by technological advancements and economic shifts. This study meticulously applies the Business Model Canvas framework, incorporating Resource-Based View, VRIO, and SWOT analyses, to diagnose and propose necessary strategic enhancements for PT Maritim Maju. It underscores the imperative for the company to diversify its services beyond traditional maritime activities, suggesting an expansion into maritime consulting and logistics technology. Additionally, the research advocates for the integration of advanced technologies such as AI in fleet management, aiming to optimize route planning and implement predictive maintenance, thereby achieving cost efficiencies, enhanced service reliability, and superior customer satisfaction. Strategic partnerships are highlighted as crucial for leveraging technological innovation and expanding service capabilities. The study also recommends a reevaluation of marketing strategies, emphasizing the adoption of digital marketing techniques to better position PT Maritim Maju on the global stage, highlighting its commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service excellence. Furthermore, it stresses the importance of continuous staff development in leadership and maritime technology to foster a culture of innovation and strategic agility. Compliance with international regulations and a proactive risk management approach are advised to mitigate operational risks. This comprehensive strategic plan aims to guide PT Maritim Maju through the intricacies of the modern maritime landscape, capitalizing on new opportunities for growth and establishing a foundation for enduring competitiveness and resilience.

Drug Repurposing and Lysosomal Storage Disorders: A Trick to Treat.

Rare diseases, or orphan diseases, are defined as diseases affecting a small number of people compared to the general population. Among these, we find lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), a cluster of rare metabolic diseases characterized by enzyme mutations causing abnormal glycolipid storage. Drug repositioning involves repurposing existing approved drugs for new therapeutic applications, offering advantages in cost, time savings, and a lower risk of failure. We present a comprehensive analysis of existing drugs, their repurposing potential, and their clinical implications in the context of LSDs, highlighting the necessity of mutation-specific approaches. Our review systematically explores the landscape of drug repositioning as a means to enhance LSDs therapies. The findings advocate for the strategic repositioning of drugs, accentuating its role in expediting the discovery of effective treatments. We conclude that drug repurposing represents a viable pathway for accelerating therapeutic discovery for LSDs, emphasizing the need for the careful evaluation of drug efficacy and toxicity in disease-specific contexts.

Rethinking the company's role: Creating shared value from corporate social innovation

AbstractThis article aims to analyze how corporate social innovation contributes to the creation of shared value. The research presents a unique case study of a company in southern Brazil that is recognized for its strategic repositioning, based on a redefinition of its purpose and the inclusion of social and environmental values in its business model. We questioned how a for‐profit organization could create shared value based not only on economic considerations but also on social values? To this end, and based on Den Ouden's (2012) framework, we use multiple‐level analysis, considering the value created for users, organizations, society, and the ecosystem. To collect the data, we use in‐depth semi‐structured interviews and documentary research, followed by qualitative content analysis aided by Nvivo. We highlight the fact that for a company to create value considering diverse stakeholders at multiple levels of analysis, it must develop a capacity for collaboration, especially the ability to communicate and learn collectively. As a practical contribution, the results indicate that in creating shared value from corporate social innovation, it is important for organizational changes to be systemic, and for the development of solutions to focus on needs that emerge from the community. The study signals the importance of the community, especially the user, in developing solutions that focus on social challenges and encourage for‐profit organizations to rethink their role in society.

The Strategic Repositioning of the European Union in the New Global Geopolitical Context

The transformations in the world economy, the globalization of information, the globalization of security issues have brought non-state powers to the position of main actors of the contemporary geopolitical phenomenon, in which transnational, international or supranational organizations play a special role. The unprecedented period of peace and stability that Europe went through at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century is due to the existence of the European Union. The European Union is a relevant actor in the international arena; the emergence of the European Union radically changed the European and global geopolitical balance. Having an extensive network of economic relations worldwide, carrying out crisis management missions and humanitarian actions, the European Union cannot be omitted from any geopolitical analysis. In a very dynamic and unpredictable global geopolitical and geoeconomic context, the European Union launched on June 20, 2023 the European Strategy for Economic Security, a strategy that emphasizes bilateral and plurilateral cooperation - in different formats and degrees of institutionalization, from the G-7 to high-level economic talks, investment partnerships and commodity clubs. The European Union wants to reduce, for the next decades, the economic risks related to dependence on China. The strategy outlines how the European Union - a key trading partner for both China and the United States - is trying to manage its economic dependence on Beijing and avoid the kind of economic rupture with Russia that followed the invasion of Ukraine. The paper aims to analyze what China's "risk reduction" means for Europe and, at the same time, to understand how the European Union's approach to economic security will shape future relations in terms of geopolitics and geoeconomics at the international and regional level.

Investigating the Underlying Factors and Outcomes of the Madheshi People's Movement in Nepal (2007-2008)

The study focuses on the Madheshi People’s Movements in the Tarai region of Nepal during 2007 and 2008. The key issues investigated include the catalysts behind these movements, their influence on Nepalese politics, and the sustained implications for Madheshis and other marginalized communities. The primary aim of this research is to discern the causes of the Madheshi People’s Movements, understand their impact on Nepalese politics, and evaluate the lasting effects of the achievements stemming from these uprisings. Utilizing semi-structured interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), questionnaire surveys, and an extensive review of secondary data, the research unfolds the transformative nature of the Madheshi People’s Movement of 2007. The methods employed provide a comprehensive understanding of the socio-political landscape surrounding these movements. The research identifies three core elements contributing to the initiation of the 2007 and 2008 Movements: perceived discrimination against Madheshis, radicalization of regional and ethnic issues influenced by the Maoist rebellion, and the precedent set by the People’s Movement of 2006. The Madheshi People’s Movements significantly impacted Nepalese politics, leading to the declaration of Nepal as a federal state and notable electoral success for Madheshi political parties. However, internal divisions emerged within the Madheshi identity, with marginalized communities distancing themselves from the Madheshi label, posing a potential threat to the movements' achievements. While the Madheshi People’s Movements brought about crucial changes in Nepal's political landscape, the emergence of internal dissent among Madheshis calls for a strategic repositioning of Madheshi political parties. To preserve their achievements, these parties must transcend identity boundaries and represent the interests of all marginalized communities in Nepal. Failure to do so risks eroding the gains made through the identity politics initiated by the Madheshi parties.

Brand Attractiveness and Strategic Repositioning: A Study Applied to Brands in the Brewery Sector

Brand Attractiveness and Strategic Repositioning: A Study Applied to Brands in the Brewery Sector

What the eyes don't see, the heart doesn't buy: the Premium Motors case

PurposeThis teaching case aims to encourage reflection on the formulation of the strategic repositioning of an automotive dealership.Design/methodology/approachBuilt on the teaching case method, it portrays the situation of the Premium Motors automotive dealership in the face of a strategic repositioning. Management and the board discuss ways to minimize the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on sales figures. The situation presents the possibility of entering a new product segment.FindingsHow to make consumers correctly understand the new positioning? The case is structured to enable reflection and teaching of marketing strategies, with each student having the possibility of putting themselves in the role of company managers. The environment and trajectory are also portrayed, broadening the perception of the studied company and providing devices for solving the emerging problems of the case.Originality/valueThe case becomes a tool to promote knowledge, from the implementation to the management of strategic repositioning. Thus, the teaching notes offer directions on how professors can use the teaching case with their undergraduate and graduate students in disciplines related to strategy and marketing.

New-buy situations and emerging public buying centers

The buying center concept and various buying situations are core components of industrial marketing research. Currently, organisational buying literature neglects public buying and has difficulties understanding new-buy situations involving innovation processes. Based on an exploratory case study, we examine four pre-commercial procurement projects which provide valuable insight into new-buy situations that involve innovation processes. Firms (suppliers) collaborate with public organisations (customers) and learn about emerging public buying centers throughout the projects. We contribute with a model highlighting the value of collaboration between firms and public organisations based on information sharing, expectation alignment and strategic repositioning. Over time, the collaboration supports firms and public organisations to influence and identify emerging buying centers and gain understanding of how they are organised and operate and the decision-makers within them.

The Strategic Repositioning of the European Union Consumers in the Context of the Energy Paradigm Change. From the Traditional Supplier-User Relationship to the Emergence of the Prosumers

The Strategic Repositioning of the European Union Consumers in the Context of the Energy Paradigm Change. From the Traditional Supplier-User Relationship to the Emergence of the Prosumers

Two differentially stable rDNA loci coexist on the same chromosome and form a single nucleolus

The nucleolus is the most prominent membraneless compartment within the nucleus-dedicated to the metabolism of ribosomal RNA. Nucleoli are composed of hundreds of ribosomal DNA (rDNA) repeated genes that form large chromosomal clusters, whose high recombination rates can cause nucleolar dysfunction and promote genome instability. Intriguingly, the evolving architecture of eukaryotic genomes appears to have favored two strategic rDNA locations-where a single locus per chromosome is situated either near the centromere (CEN) or the telomere. Here, we deployed an innovative genome engineering approach to cut and paste to an ectopic chromosomal location-the ~1.5 mega-base rDNA locus in a single step using CRISPR technology. This "megablock" rDNA engineering was performed in a fused-karyotype strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The strategic repositioning of this locus within the megachromosome allowed experimentally mimicking and monitoring the outcome of an rDNA migratory event, in which twin rDNA loci coexist on the same chromosomal arm. We showed that the twin-rDNA yeast readily adapts, exhibiting wild-type growth and maintaining rRNA homeostasis, and that the twin loci form a single nucleolus throughout the cell cycle. Unexpectedly, the size of each rDNA array appears to depend on its position relative to the CEN, in that the locus that is CEN-distal undergoes size reduction at a higher frequency compared to the CEN-proximal counterpart. Finally, we provided molecular evidence supporting a mechanism called paralogous cis-rDNA interference, which potentially explains why placing two identical repeated arrays on the same chromosome may negatively affect their function and structural stability.

Exploring organisational improvisation through the experience of small business managers

ABSTRACT Organisational improvisation (OI), the central subject of this study, is configured as an important resource for companies when faced with unexpected and recurrent events that are typical of times of crisis. The aim of this research is to analyze the phenomenon of OI in terms of the heuristics used for this purpose, as well as the outcomes, in the context of small businesses. The grounded theory strategy was used to analyze the information obtained through narrative interviews conducted with 23 owners of small businesses. Forty-one episodes of OI were analyzed using the content analysis technique. Five categories of outcomes of OI episodes were identified. The application of seven creative tactics associated with the OI episodes in question was also evident: adaptation, copy, exaptation, frugal innovation, improvement, new combination, and nonaptation spandrels. In terms of results, emphasis is placed on the analysis of two episodes of OI associated with the category of Strategic Repositioning of the organisation, a phenomenon that was hitherto identified in the literature as rare but possible. As for the seven creative tactics that were identified, they provided evidence that the Adaptation construct used in some OI frameworks is incomplete and restrictive in terms of possible actions.

Netflix & Big Data: The Strategic Ambivalence of an Entertainment Company

Netflix actively fueled what is known as the myth of big data, promoting their recommender system and data-driven production as cutting-edge, all-seeing, and all-knowing. Today, however, the company is increasingly acknowledging the role of human expertise and creativity. In this paper I explore the strategic repositioning of Netflix from technology company to entertainment company, enabling them to be understood as both “data” and “gut.” This transformation is discussed as motivated by the increasing public criticism of data and algorithms and the company’s foray into original programing. More specifically, I examine how Netflix, in public-facing materials, discusses big data and how those ideas are taken up in public discourse. These sources disclose an assumption of opposing characteristics between data and human expertise and creativity. As a point of a larger critique, I comment on the limitations of this data and human opposition for thinking about Netflix and technologies at large.

Exploring Organizational Improvisation through the Experience of Small Business Managers

Improvisation is an important organizational resource for dealing with unforeseen events, recurrent events typical of times of crisis, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. To analyze the phenomenon of organizational improvisation (OI) with regard to the heuristics used to achieve it, as well as its results in the business context, the narrative interview technique was used in this study to interact with 28 managers and owners of small businesses. Forty-one episodes of OI were described by the informants and analyzed using the content analysis technique. From these analyses, five categories of outcomes of OI episodes were identified, four positive and one negative. The application of seven creative tactics associated with the OI episodes in question was also evident: adaptation, copy, exaptation, frugal innovation, improvement, new combination, and nonaptation spandrels. In terms of results, emphasis is placed on the description and analysis of two episodes of OI associated with the category of Strategic Repositioning of the organization, a phenomenon that was hitherto identified in the literature as rare but possible. As for the seven creative tactics that were identified, they provided evidence that the Adaptation construct used in some OI frameworks is incomplete and restrictive in terms of possible actions.

Revitalising embodied community knowledges as leverage for climate change engagement

Human survival is threatened by climate breakdown and ecological collapse. This levies huge responsibility on society to address how present modes of living have created these problems. Citizens need to learn about the consequences that have been unleashed and find ways to live more sustainably. Yet, the scale of these crises and lack of wisdom to act can be overwhelming, so how will they become more informed and motivated to act? This paper proposes that cultivating communities of practice (Wenger) around low carbon citizenship can help generate discrete engagement strategies that rouse public attention towards changing attitudes and behaviours. To be effective, these engagements need to be relatable, values-oriented, and framed towards the priorities, knowledges, capacities, and lived experiences of the group who each share a passion for a practice and learn collectively how to do it better. Such an approach is explored in the case study, Grow Your Own Community, that sought to engage marginalised communities with decarbonisation activities through the strategic repositioning of their embodied community knowledges (ECK). This community of practice helped to motivate and mobilise local participation by integrating carbon literacy with the situated, practical capacities that already lay within the community. Key findings reveal that revitalising a community’s existing body of knowledge to engage people with climate change knowledge creates the conditions for generating community-led mitigative action.

Employment reconfiguration during exogenous shocks: evidence from COVID-19

Despite the increasing prevalence of freelancers in the workforce on a global scale, there is a dearth of research examining why and how firms change their human resource composition, especially during exogenous shocks. Our research aims to fill this gap by examining how firms reconfigure their human resources in response to the COVID-19 shock. We argue and show that firms, which are severely affected by the Pandemic, are more likely to (1) downsize (2) hire more freelancers, and (3) replace laid off permanent employees with freelancers. These strategic actions would allow firms to obtain much needed strategic flexibility (a) by reducing adjustment costs related to human resources, (b) building organizational resilience, and (c) rapid redeployment of resources. We test our hypotheses using survey data obtained from 1177 Danish SMEs during the COVID-19 Pandemic. To alleviate concerns regarding endogeneity, we use coarsened exact matching techniques to compare firms that were more (or less) affected by the crisis. We contribute to the literature on human resource management by combining ideas on employment externalization and strategic repositioning. We also contribute to the nascent research on strategic responses to crises, and provide a novel explanation of why firms might be inclined to externalize.

How Does Regulation Impact Strategic Repositioning by Firms Across Submarkets? Evidence from the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry

We study coercive institutional pressures as an impetus for firms to reposition across intraindustry boundaries. Integrating the literatures on strategic repositioning and submarkets, we predict that firms respond to regulations limiting the profitability of a submarket by repositioning and shifting demand to proximate, unregulated submarkets within the industry. We expect repositioning to be more pronounced for firms with greater ability to shift demand across submarkets. Evidence from pharmaceutical firms’ responses to partial price regulation in India supports our hypotheses. Repositioning firms increase prices and sales in the unregulated submarket, consistent with a Dorfman–Steiner-type model of endogenous and costly demand shifting toward the unregulated submarket. We contribute to the literature on strategic repositioning and highlight challenges of regulating industries with internal boundaries and insulated niches.

Strategic Repositioning of Tax Administration in Nigeria Through Transfer Pricing

The need to diversify revenue sources in Nigeria through taxation cannot be over-emphasized especially with the advent of Corona Virus (COVID-19) which seem to strengthen international trading and the tax administrators a key to achieving the desired tax revenue. It is therefore pertinent tat tax administration in Nigeria is properly positioned to properly handle tax issues around transfer pricing for an enhanced tax revenue in Nigeria. In this study, the researcher evaluated the different components that could strategically reposition tax administration in Nigeria for optimum tax revenue through Transfer Pricing. This research paper employed theories and empirics in examining all the variables involved in the discussion. There was a relatively broad review of literatures covering the prospects, challenges as well as the efforts of government towards the optimization of Transfer Pricing Taxation (TPT). Survey and descriptive research designs were employed for this study and SPSS was employed for data analysis. There was performance of descriptive statistics on the demographic information of the respondents while the influence of the variables on the strategic repositioning of tax administration through transfer pricing in Nigeria were determined through the use of T-test data analysis. Reliability test was done using Cronbach’s alpha to measure the reliability of the instrument. The findings revealed that tax administrators and other stakeholders are undecided about the adequacy of various provisions in the tax laws/regulations to handle domestic transfer pricing matters such as evasion and aggressive avoidance schemes leading to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting; the capacity, capability and motivation of tax administrators for same purposes. Recommendations were offered.

Strategy, Intellectual Capital, and Operating Performance

Purpose: This study analyses the relation of intellectual capital (IC) with future operating performance under the prism of different strategic orientations or explanations for the relation of IC with the future operating performance. Design/methodology/approach: Our final data sample consists of 11,085 firm years observations of US listed firms for the period 2000-2019. We emphasize on organizational capital and R&D capital as measures of a firm’s IC intensity. We adopted the methodology proposed by Bentley et al. (2013) for strategy classification. Findings: Strategy affects the likelihood a firm to be classified as a low or high IC intensive. Organizational capital improves future operating performance across firms with the same (i.e., prospectors or defenders) or with different (i.e., unrestricted data sample) strategic orientation. R&D capital affects mostly prospectors’ future operating performance. Depending on the measure of IC intensity or operating performance, both the investing and the signalling hypothesis for the positive relation of IC with future operating performance seem to hold. Strategic repositioning has no significant effect on the relation of IC with future operating performance. Originality: The contribution of this study is that examines if a firms’ strategic orientation or repositioning affects the relation of IC with future operating performance as well as the empirical validity of different explanations for this relation. Research limitations/implications: We relied on quantitative research instruments for our research design. A combination of qualitative with quantitative data might provide further insights on the relation of strategy, IC, and future operating performance.