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Book SynopsisOffering 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.
Table of ContentsContents: 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
