Abstract This chapter focusses on analysing the origins and evolution of the SWOT analysis. It explains the drivers and limitations of the conventional SWOT analysis, laying the groundwork for new decision-making models that can aid researchers and practitioners in comprehending both the...

Abstract In today’s dynamic business environment, it’s crucial for companies to employ robust strategies and decision-making tools to remain competitive. This chapter explains the key comprehensive policies that can be applied by any company to maximise the effectiveness of the APPNIE...

Abstract In this chapter, we apply APPNIE to two case studies, BIOerg srl and LiMiX srl, which are innovative start-ups born in the Marche Region in Italy. The choice to analyse two companies in the same region is based on the fact that the surrounding ecosystem of innovation and...

Abstract In this chapter, we show the importance of planification and strategy in a chaotic scenario, especially for nascent entrepreneurs in high-tech sectors, presenting a model that starts with the limitations of the SWOT analysis and proposes some improvements.

Abstract Adapting to external and internal transformations is a difficult task that managers and scholars must face while attempting to keep their organisations alive and well-established. This chapter explores the various decision-making tools that can assist practitioners and scholars to...

Abstract The globalisation of markets, emerging concepts of sustainable development, and circular economy have defined the boundaries within which organisations must compete and address the needs of key stakeholders. As circumstances change, boundaries are often replaced by the relationships...

Abstract The chapter introduces the book Rethinking Decision-Making Strategies and Tools: Emerging Research and Opportunities . It explores the continued relevance of decision-making tools in complex scenarios while also challenging traditional frameworks by highlighting their limitations and...