Creating shared value (CSV) refers to a strategic process through which corporations can
turn social problems into business opportunities. CSV's strategic approach in solving …

The resource-based view (RBV) of the firm has been around for over 20 years—during
which time it has been both widely taken up and subjected to considerable criticism. The …

First published in 1997. Massive technological development has changed the face of
industry drammatically. This text provides an analysis of the trends and dynamics of …

The stakeholder theory has been advanced and justified in the management literature on
the basis of its descriptive accuracy, instrumental power, and normative validity. These three …

The resource‐based approach is an emerging framework that has stimulated discussion
between scholars from three research perspectives. First, the resource‐based theory …

We explore the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) ratings on sell‐side analysts'
assessments of firms' future financial performance. We suggest that when analysts perceive …

Weak or failed states-where no government is in control-are the source of many of the
world's most serious problems, from poverty, AIDS and drugs to terrorism. What can be done …

While knowledge is often thought to be the property of individuals, a great deal of knowledge
is both produced and held collectively. Such knowledge is readily generated when people …

Business strategy is a complex subject and is usefully examined from several perspectives.
This paper applies the lenses of governance and competence to the study of strategy. Both …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to counter-propose a new approach of SWOT analysis,
which can be used in the strategic planning of the contemporary organizations …