This essay sharpens and refreshes the multi-case theory-building approach, sometimes
termed The “Eisenhardt Method.” The Method's singular aim is theory building, especially …

Research summary Digital transformation is a dominant theme in the global economy, but
what it means for established companies remains perplexing for both academics and …

New ventures face a variety of competitive and external challenges as they seek high
performance. This requires an assortment of market and non-market growth strategies best …

Scaling, the persistent rapid growth to deliver a viable business model, often incorporates an
explicit international business dimension. However, research on the cross-border …

Building on pragmatism, we advance an entrepreneur-as-scientist perspective and depict
entrepreneurs as engaging in causally inferential action by forming beliefs, testing these …

Industry 4.0 and digital technologies might significantly impact resource optimization in a
smart circular economy. However, adopting digital technologies is not easy due to barriers …

The resource-based view (RBV) makes a significant contribution to strategy by explaining
the relationship between resources and firm performance. Particularly in low uncertainty …

Abstract Research Summary Innovative entrepreneurship, defined as the creation of new
products, services, production methods, or business models, is critical for firm, industry, and …

The present study analyzes how a product manufacturer alters its strategic capabilities to
become a smart solution provider by employing its dynamic capabilities. We scrutinize how …

In the past decade, the business model has emerged as a fundamental strategic and
organizational concept. In this essay, we first “look back” to synthesize recent research on …