Abstract
Numerous competitive strategy-performance studies have been published, but relatively few have assessed industries in emerging economies. This study examined the strategy-performance linkage among small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China, Turkey, and the United States. The combination strategy-performance linkage was supported in Turkey and the U.S. In China, however, the highest performing strategic group emphasized a focus orientation accompanied by neither cost leadership nor differentiation, and the lowest performing group was comprised of low cost businesses. Findings suggest that managers in all three nations comprehend the concepts of differentiation, cost leadership, and focus, but the means by which these strategic emphases are employed can differ markedly.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Academy of Management 2011 Annual Meeting - West Meets East: Enlightening. Balancing. Transcending, AOM 2011 |
Publisher | Academy of Management |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 71st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management - West Meets East: Enlightening, Balancing, Transcending, AOM 2011 - San Antonio, TX, United States Duration: 12 Aug 2011 → 16 Aug 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 71st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management - West Meets East: Enlightening, Balancing, Transcending, AOM 2011 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Antonio, TX |
Period | 12/08/11 → 16/08/11 |
Keywords
- China
- SME
- Turkey
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology and Innovation
- Industrial relations