Business strategy and the impact on performance: Does greater clarity bring the best results?

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Success in many aspects of life can often be credited more to luck than judgment. In business, that is rarely the case. On the contrary, achieving goals and objectives will invariably demand meticulous planning and execution. For many observers, having clear strategic vision serves as the key foundation for subsequent performance.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2015), "Business strategy and the impact on performance: Does greater clarity bring the best results?", Strategic Direction, Vol. 31 No. 4, pp. 19-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-02-2015-0029