Purpose – This chapter seeks to examine the relationship between three strategic decision-making processes (SDMPs) and international performance of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Methodology/approach – Drawing on a sample of 528 SMEs based in four countries (United States,...

The main aim of this chapter is to review the use of accounting-based measures of merger and acquisition (M&A) performance. To do so, we conducted a keyword search in 28 leading management journals and one edited book (i.e., Advances in Mergers & Acquisitions). To complement our review, we draw...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the relationship patterns between competitive advantage and superior performance. Design/methodology/approach: This study empirically investigates the aforementioned relationship patterns using a cross-sectional, self-administered...

Purpose – To investigate what actually influences a merger and acquisitions (M&As) successful implementation. Despite the significant research interest in this topic our knowledge is still incomplete. Design/methodology/approach – Our approach differs from traditional research efforts in the...

Purpose – Seeks to investigate the extent to which CEOs shape the process of making strategic decisions (SDs). Despite the significant research interest in this topic, knowledge is still incomplete. Design/methodology/approach – Using evidence from a sample of 107 SDs, studied in Greece, the...