TY - JOUR AB - 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 This briefing considers how internal strategic alignment has a positive effect on business performance to gain a competitive advantage.Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, 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. VL - 34 IS - 12 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/SD-10-2018-0200 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-10-2018-0200 PY - 2018 Y1 - 2018/01/01 TI - Utilizing internal strategic alignment: Boosting business performance to gain a competitive edge in Latin America T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Publishing Limited SP - 29 EP - 31 Y2 - 2024/09/24 ER -