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This study aims to test the emerald model on the regional basis for the identification of the most important sources of competitiveness in the states of the US.

Using the emerald model and its assertions, data are collected over the period 1998-2013 from 47 states in the US. Multiple regression analysis is performed with a lag structure of four, six and eight years as alternative time intervals to explain the dependent variable.

The empirical results support the emerald model except for its R&D attractiveness dimension in its ability to explain competitiveness in the states of the US. In the longer term (eight-year lag), cluster attractiveness has the highest impact, followed by environmental attractiveness, ownership attractiveness, educational attractiveness and talent attractiveness. Comparison of regression models with different time lags indicates that once the very early phase is over, the impacts of most attractiveness dimensions become rather consistent across time and do not disappear.

The study contributes to the literature on the measurement of regional competitiveness by performing an overall assessment of the emerald model and by analyzing the impacts of the model’s dimensions on competitiveness over time. On the other hand, the identification of the sources of regional competitiveness paves the way for a more efficient allocation of resources regarding policies and improvement programs.

This paper aims to reassess Professor Ibrahim Kavrakoğlu’s contributions to management, focusing on his Total Management Quality (TMQ) concept. It examines how his ideas offer an alternative and practical perspective, emphasizing the integration of theory and practice across various contexts.

This paper uses a multidisciplinary approach, integrating a literature review of Kavrakoğlu’s works and interviews with his collaborators. It compares his management theories to prominent scholars like Michael Porter and Peter Drucker. The framework emphasizes Kavrakoğlu’s intellectual contributions within the context of broader critiques of management scholarship.

Kavrakoğlu’s work, particularly the concept of TMQ, provides an alternative by offering a holistic approach, integrating quality management across strategic, operational and human resources dimensions. His locally adapted concepts, such as 3D Data-Driven Decision-Making, Asymmetric Education, Synergic Management and Knowledge Leveraging provide practical tools widely applied in Turkish industries but overlooked globally.

Based on Kavrakoğlu’s works and firsthand testimonials, further empirical research is needed to explore the practical applications of his theories.

Kavrakoğlu’s principles provide valuable insights for integrating global theories with local business realities, improving overall managerial quality and decision-making in various contexts. This study highlights the importance of incorporating diverse management perspectives to enrich management education and practice.

By emphasizing the contributions of management thinkers from diverse cultural backgrounds, this study promotes inclusivity and broadens the global discourse in management education and practice.

This study highlights Kavrakoğlu’s overlooked contributions, emphasizing his practical impact on management and advocating for a more inclusive view of global management history.