The purpose of this paper is to generate a tree of science for deliberate and emergent
strategies using the online application Tree of Science (ToS), which is based on the theory …

The resource-based view of the firm (RBV) is one of the critical approach companies adopt
to gain a corporate competitive advantage. The process or RBV theory suggests that firm …

Variables that expand real options models provide interfaces by which entrepreneurs may
view prospective ventures, or resources. Factors affecting real option values extend from the …

The relationships between microfinance institutions (MFIs) and commercial banks in
Cameroon are dominated by competition and innovations in products, processes, and …

Purpose Performance has been a significant concern of the international joint ventures
(IJVs) literature. This paper aims to empirically capture the impact of firm-level factors on …

Abstract In the United States, 20% of newly established small businesses, including small
businesses in the life insurance industry, fail within 2 years, and over 50% of them fail during …

Purpose of the study: The review aims to develop an understanding of the definition
of'strategy'to create an alignment of its use in business and public policy settings. There is …

The aim of this research is to understand how social media use is impacting communication
processes within organisations. This study focuses on the HR communication process …

This thesis examines the strategic planning practices of small to medium enterprises
(SMEs), to establish how SMEs can be better enabled to practice strategic planning. The aim …

While small businesses contribute significantly to job creation in the United States, they fail
financially at alarming rates. Fifty percent of small businesses survive 5 years or longer, and …