Much of the day-to-day criticism aimed at organizations on the internet and in the mainstream media may seem relatively innocuous. Yet new research suggests organizations would be wise to pay attention. Such criticism may well signal early strategic maneuvering as activists identify their targets for far more damaging actions, such as boycotts and campaigns.
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Strategies for innovation: When does sharing with a competitor rather than going alone make sense?
In a world where innovation is increasingly expensive, going it alone is not always the best way for firms to produce a product. But how do executives know when strategic alliances and teaming up with others is the most productive strategy?
Why companies conform: the strategic benefits of doing the right thing
There’s a view that conforming to accepted standards and norms is something organizations do reactively, mainly due to external pressures, and to avoid being penalized. But research by Déborah Philippe and Rodolphe Durand, focusing on environmental practices and reputation, shows that organizational conformity is actually a complex, nuanced, activity that can be used for strategic gain if managed well.
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