Purpose – This paper seeks to examine two management doctoral research projects to highlight the advantages in mixed methods as the primary research design. Design/methodology/approach – This paper summarises the methods of data collection and analysis which were used by two doctoral...

Purpose – The present paper is based on a cross‐cultural exploration of middle managers in two diverse cultures and aims to focus on how the leadership styles of managerial women are perceived and evaluated. In particular, female and male peer evaluations of leadership effectiveness in...

Purpose – This paper seeks to examine whether cultural context facilitates the emergence of different leadership styles. The key objective of the paper is to consider whether leadership styles are culturally‐linked and/or culturally‐biased. Design/methodology/approach – A multifactor...

Purpose – This paper aims to examine perceived critical success factors (CSFs) affecting the performance of small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) and their relationship with firm characteristics. The paper also seeks to investigate the interdependence relationship among the perceived CSFs...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a linkage between strategic alliance practice and managerial cognitive base with a view to understanding alliance dynamics better. Findings – Brings together two streams of management literature (cognitive base and strategic alliances) in...

Purpose – The paper aims to identify perceived critical managerial factors (PCMFs) affecting the performance of SMEs, show the direction and extent of relationship between PCMFs and firm characteristics, and forward some research and policy implications. Design/methodology/approach – The...