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Organizational agility’s role in the growth of Amazon

Organizational agility’s role in the growth of Amazon 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/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsStrategic and operational agility enables companies to increase competitiveness and boost capacity for growth. Becoming more agile has been a critical factor in the ongoing success of online retailing giant Amazon. Senior executive support for experimentation and autonomy, together with a strong focus on future planning, makes the firm better positioned than rivals to innovate and enter new business areas.Originality/valueThe 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. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Strategic Direction Emerald Publishing

Organizational agility’s role in the growth of Amazon

Strategic Direction , Volume 35 (6): 3 – May 21, 2019
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Emerald Publishing
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0258-0543
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10.1108/sd-03-2019-0053
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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/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsStrategic and operational agility enables companies to increase competitiveness and boost capacity for growth. Becoming more agile has been a critical factor in the ongoing success of online retailing giant Amazon. Senior executive support for experimentation and autonomy, together with a strong focus on future planning, makes the firm better positioned than rivals to innovate and enter new business areas.Originality/valueThe 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.

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Strategic Direction – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 21, 2019

Keywords: CEOs; Amazon; Strategic agility; Operational agility

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