This paper evaluates the effectiveness of national and international R&D support programmes on firms' technology scouting, defined as firms' use of external knowledge sources. Drawing on a unique dataset on R&D support programmes for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in both...

Purpose – To provide a qualitative, in‐depth, naturalistic, empirical inquiry into entrepreneurial decision‐making, through the application of grounded theory methodology. Design/methodology/approach – Application of original Glaser and Strauss grounded theory methodological approach and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to apply grounded theory methodology to report on an empirical case which develops emergent theories on the human complexities of managerial decision‐making and the synonymous task of managing. Design/methodology/approach – A structured research...

Distance learning (e-learning) is expanding at a very rapid pace as organizations throughout the world search for economical, responsive, and effective means to train workers to meet the challenges of the information age workplace. The Army Distance Learning Program (TADLP) model is discussed in...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a model using resource‐based‐view theories of competitive advantage for application to the private sector as a basis for understanding managers' perceptions of high performance in a local authority. The model is evaluated as a substantive...

Purpose – To provide a qualitative, in-depth,naturalistic, empirical inquiry into entrepreneurial decision-making, throughthe application of grounded theory methodology. Design/methodology/approach – Application of original Glaser and Straussgrounded theory methodological approach and...