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Strategic planning is portrayed as a dynamic process by which companies tend to identify future opportunities and link that recognition with a concerted effort to grow or acquire the resources so that a business can take advantage of its strengths in the light of a changing situation. Although a great deal of research has been carried out on the subject, much of the work has focused on the substance of planning as a practice not subject to the laws of cultural adaptation. This article, however, attempts to assess the impact of culture.

SUITABILITY of materials and their usage can be a profitable source of investigation for the methods engineer. And an important function too, for it implies not only an examination of the most suitable material in relation to the product to be processed, but also, methods of storage, inspection, and the economic utilisation of that material at all stages. Any of these aspects involves a major investigation if the firm is interested in discovering untapped sources of economy. It is one of the avenues not often explored by work study, but there is no valid reason why it should remain a sort of no‐man's‐land.

Aggressive behaviour is a problem for services providing care for people with intellectual disabilities, affecting the quality of life of the individual and the quality of care provided. Current research trends, which focus on risk factors and mental health problems, are discussed. Other factors that could contribute to aggression in people with intellectual disability (PWID), such as lifestyle and environmental issues are examined. A methodology that would allow for the integration of all these factors, Behavioural Sequence Analysis, is a suitable investigative approach to this problem.

This chapter critically discusses the many positive aspects that are ascribed to gazelle firms by exploring the external effects and dark sides of high firm growth. On the background of the more general debate on purpose versus profit as a firm’s mission, the chapter theoretically elaborates on the dichotomy between quantitative and qualitative growth of gazelles. This is followed by a case-based illustration and exploration as to how quantitative and qualitative growth interrelates in gazelles and what are impediments for high growth that is purpose driven. The chapter closes with a discussion of the Janus-faced nature of gazelles and how their corporate citizenship can be enhanced.