Strategy in a Turbulent Era by Hawk, Ashton L.; Larsen, Marcus M.; Leiblein, Michael J.;

Long description:

Offering a practical and phenomenon-driven perspective, Strategy in a Turbulent Era expertly analyses questions relating to strategy in light of different forms of turbulence. From the global COVID-19 pandemic outbreak to the escalation in number and far reaching implications of new
technologies, such as artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, this timely book explores how recent sources of turbulence are rapidly transforming the nature and dynamics of global competition.

Featuring contributions from leading experts in the fields of strategy, international business and entrepreneurship, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of turbulence on
global competition, with practical insights into navigating the ever-changing business landscape.

Chapters identify the most significant ramifications of the current dimensions of turbulence,including environmental, organisational, political, societal, and technological, that executives encounter in strategy and management.

This authoritative book will be welcomed by students, scholars, and researchers of international business, strategic management, and the wider field of organisational studies. It will also appeal to business managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and strategists alike on account of its unique approach to business strategy.

Offering a practical and phenomenon-driven perspective, Strategy in a Turbulent Era expertly analyses questions relating to strategy in light of different forms of turbulence. From the global COVID-19 pandemic outbreak to the escalation in number and far reaching implications of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, this timely book explores how recent sources of turbulence are rapidly transforming the nature and dynamics of global competition.

Table of Contents:

Contents:

Introduction to Strategy in a Turbulent Era ix

PART I ENVIRONMENTAL TURBULENCE
1 Reflections on global strategy in a turbulent world 2
Stephen Tallman and Mitchell P. Koza
2 Globalization, disruption and resilience 18
Torben Pedersen and Peter D. Ørberg Jensen
3 Strategic responses to turbulence in Africa 40
Helena Barnard, Nathaniel Boso, Dominic Essuman, and
Abdullah Verachia

PART II ORGANIZATIONAL TURBULENCE
4 Disruptions in interorganizational relationships:
a taxonomy and a research agenda 64
Arne Keller, Nuno Oliveira, and Fabrice Lumineau
5 Corporate governance and strategy in turbulent times 92
Margarethe Wiersema and Haeyoung Koo
6 Collapsing or prospering: high-growth firms and business
scaling in a turbulent world 108
Suzana Varga, Justin J.P. Jansen, Tom J.M. Mom, and
Magdalena Cholakova

PART III POLITICAL TURBULENCE
7 Anticipation and foreign exit from conflict zones:
a vulnerability framework 134
Li Dai, Lorraine Eden and Paul W. Beamish
8 Federalism, political uncertainty, and location choice of
foreign investors: a comparative analysis of India and the USA 149
Timothy Devinney, Christopher A. Hartwell and Ziko Konwar

PART IV SOCIETAL TURBULENCE
9 Strategy under woke capitalism 187
Nicolai Foss and Peter G. Klein
10 Does it pay to pay to be good? Exploring returns to CSR
outsourcing 207
Francisco Aragon-Guiller and Michael L. Barnett

PART V TECHNOLOGICAL TURBULENCE
11 The dominance of Big Tech platforms: should we revisit
the principles of strategy? 231
Dovev Lavie
12 Technology turbulence in agricultural value chain:
evidence from India 253
Rohit Yadav, Azhar Jafri, and Snehal Awate
13 How do firms respond to innovation shocks in the
incubation phase of an industry? 272
Lyda Bigelow and Alice Min