This series delves into the vast and crucial field of business strategy, tracing its historical evolution from medieval times to contemporary global economies. It explores foundational theories such as Porter's Five Forces and the resource-based view, while showcasing cutting-edge research across diverse sectors. Readers will gain insights into strategic thinking within industries like the arts, the public sector, and the dynamic realm of internet commerce. The collection covers both classic and modern analytical techniques essential for understanding this vital discipline.
Firms engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) for different reasons and exhibit different patterns of CSR activities. This Element scrutinizes contemporary approaches to CSR. It offers a fresh perspective for scholars, managers and decision-makers interested in the societal role of business firms beyond maximizing profitability.
Examines the overlap between 'Austrian' economics and management, especially in the fields of entrepreneurship, strategy, and organization studies, where Austrian ideas are thriving. As an introductory survey, the book will appeal equally to researchers, teachers, and students.
Provides a characterization of microfoundations based on classical work on the methodology of social science and documents and discusses its manifestations in management research. It also covers the relation of microfoundations to multilevel research; criticisms of microfoundations; and empirical research strategies for microfoundations.