Backing the winner : Resource allocation efficiency and firm performance

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 Limited access to important resources is negatively impacting on business performance in an already challenging environment. Firms can effectively address this issue by combining an appropriate resource allocation strategy with the development of unique tangible and intangible internal resources that give them an advantage over competitors. 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.