The Integration of History and Strategy Research

Abstract

Purpose – This chapter is intended to identify the actual and potential linkages between history and strategy research.

Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on examples from research at the intersection of history and strategy, we identify research topics that have received attention from a historical-strategy lens, and those that are thus far understudied. We then place the studies that appear in this volume into their relevant context.

Findings – The chapter outlines benefits that the strategy field can gain from a greater emphasis on history, and that the history field can gain from a greater use of strategic insights.

Originality/value – The chapter sets the context for the studies in this volume, and provides a lens for evaluating the benefits of historical-strategy research.

Citation

Kahl, S.J., Silverman, B.S. and Cusumano, M.A. (2012), "The Integration of History and Strategy Research", Kahl, S.J., Silverman, B.S. and Cusumano, M.A. (Ed.) History and Strategy (Advances in Strategic Management, Vol. 29), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. ix-xxi. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0742-3322(2012)0000029004