Journal of Strategy and Management

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A game theory perspective to power acquisition during CEO transition period

This study examines how CEOs-elect navigate power dynamics with incumbent CEOs during leadership transitions, focusing on their strategic choices – cooperate, defect or disengage…

Unveiling the transformative power of augmented reality in retail: a systematic literature analysis

This study investigates the influence of augmented reality (AR) on consumer behavior and decision-making in the context of retail. By developing a conceptual framework that…

Dynamic capabilities and firm performance: moderated mediation model with product innovation as mediator and technology uncertainty as moderator

This study aims to explain the relationships between dynamic capabilities, product innovation, firm performance and technology uncertainty.

We do not want to leave: technology in the digital realm, business model innovation and the decline of SMEs global presence

By providing a practical and theoretical framework on the role of digitalization in business model innovation (BMI) and countermeasures liabilities of foreignness (LoF), we aim to…

Dynamic managerial capabilities and organizational change capacity as precursors of organizational dynamic capabilities in SMEs

While organizational dynamic capabilities (DCs) are understood as crucial to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)’ success, the configurations of individual-level…

The effect of financial constraints on strategic alliances: agency perspective versus resource dependence perspective

This study examines the effect of financial constraints on firms’ decision to form strategic alliances as a choice of growth strategies. Drawing on agency theory, we argue that…

Industry 4.0 in the supply chain: a proposal for the management of healthcare with a focus on materials and medicines

The objective of this paper is to investigate how Industry 4.0 technologies can contribute to solve the problems of managing materials and medicines in the hospital supply chain…

Christianity and entrepreneurship

We explore the intersection of Catholic social teaching (CST) and entrepreneurship studies which has seemingly evaded scholars’ attention.

The strengths of CEO social ties: a cost-benefit framework

This article develops a benefit curve and a cost curve that relate the strength of a CEO’s social tie to its benefits and costs respectively, and thereby develops a cost-benefit…

Retaining acquired executives through action

This study explores the effects of relative size on target executive turnover, and how acquiring managers can promote the retention of key employees through procedural justice…

Absorptive capacity, organizational creativity, organizational agility, organizational resilience and competitive advantage in disruptive environments

This paper examines the relationships of absorptive capacity, organizational creativity and agility to organizational resilience and competitive advantage in disruptive…

The environment for a digitally enabled circular plastics economy in Africa: lessons from cross-sectional stakeholder engagements

This paper aims to provide insights into the environment needed for advancing a digitally enabled circular plastic economy in Africa. It explores important technical and social…

Farmers’ willingness to adopt digital application tools in Ogun State, Nigeria

The agricultural sector has experienced a transformative impact through the adoption of digital technologies, particularly mobile applications designed for farmers. This study…

Stablecoins and inflation in Latin America: the case of Argentina

The purpose of this academic paper is to analyze Argentina’s inflationary situation through an understanding of its monetary policy over the years, and to identify its effect on…

Exploring the economy of creativity and culture in the light of Industry 5.0: a systematic literature review of the setup of creative industries

This study aims at stirring up the existing research conducted in the field of creative economy (CE) and also in the context of Industry 5.0. CE encompasses all the creative…

Knowledge management as a driver of economic performance in the Spanish wine industry: the mediating role of open innovation

This study investigates the influence of Knowledge Management (KM) on the Economic Performance (EP) of wineries in Spain and examines the intermediary role of Open Innovation (OI…

Impact of social media usage on technostress among employees in IT sector

Social media is now regularly used by employees for both personal and professional reasons. Its potential significance in industry 5.0 cannot be denied. Social media usage can…

Beating around the bush over knowledge sabotage: the fatal flaw in increasing digital innovation ecosystem performance through innovation capability under technological turbulence

The objective of this article is to analyze the mediating role of innovation capability—both radical and incremental—between technological turbulence and digital innovation…

Service Oikos as a complex self-perpetuating system: a bibliometric study of service ecosystems

This study aims to address the following research questions: (1) What are the theoretical frameworks and areas of study that influence the development of service ecosystems? and…

Knowledge sharing in open social innovation for sustainable development: evidence from rural social enterprises

This study aims to explore the use of knowledge sharing (KS) in delivering open social innovation (OSI) solutions for sustainable development in the context of economically…

Role of Industry 5.0 for driving sustainability in the manufacturing sector: an emerging research agenda

With ever-increasing global concerns over environmental degradation and resource scarcity, the need for sustainable manufacturing (SM) practices has become paramount. Industry 5.0…

Managing digital manufacturing transformation: assessing the status-quo and future prospects in North Indian industries

The use of technology in 4th industrial revolution is at its peak. Industries are trying to reduce the consumption of resources by effectively utilizing information and technology…

Digital transformation and corporate restructuring: does corporate governance matter?

Adopting digital transformation is changing the methods through which companies' function, generating novel possibilities and difficulties that force firms to adjust to remain…

Towards emerging Industry 5.0 – a review-based framework

The study aims to investigate the integration of human and machine intelligence in Industry 4.0 (I4.0), particularly in the convergence of industrial revolutions 4.0 (IR4.0) and…

Financialisation strategy of digital transformation: towards a people-centric, sustaining network leadership framework in an Arabic energy context

This paper's purpose centres on advancing the current financialisation strategies within digital transformation (DT) through a rebalanced synthesis of both financialisation and…

Sustainable supply chain practices and blockchain technology in garment industry: an empirical study on sustainability aspect

The desire of international retail brands to implement sustainable supply chain practices in the fashion value chain and improve suppliers' sustainability efforts; this research…

Strategy in the era of “swans”: the role of strategic leadership under uncertainty and unpredictability

The purpose of this conceptual paper is to explore the role of strategic leadership under conditions of uncertainty and unpredictability. The authors argue that highly improbable…