Strategies for corporate and business success—A survey
OmegaPublished 1 January 1985
J. E. Beasley
Citations10
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SJR score2.31
SNIP2.20
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In this paper we review the literature on the strategy that a company should adopt, both at a corporate level and at an individual business level, in order to be successful. Some findings from the literature are highlighted and predictions given as to how we believe research into corporate and business strategy will develop.
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Business, Management and Accounting
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