In-depth Literature Review: Examining Business Strategy Concepts

This literature review critically examines several articles related to business strategy, covering topics such as international human resource management in Chinese multinationals, new perspectives on strategic management processes, the relationship between organizational culture and strategy, managing small family businesses, and the essence of international strategy research. The review identifies the objectives, theoretical frameworks, methodologies, data analysis techniques, and key findings of each article. It also assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the studies and their contributions to business strategy theories. The analysis highlights the importance of strategic alignment, cultural factors, and external environment considerations in achieving organizational success. Desklib offers a wealth of similar resources to aid students in their academic pursuits.

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Title of the Article International human resource management
strategies of Chinese multinationals operating
abroad
Date of Publication/Volume
and
Issue
Vol.19, No.4, 526-541
Author’s name Di Fana*, Mike Mingqiong Zhangb and
Cherrie Jiuhua Zh
Purpose: What does the article
set out to do? In other words
what is the objectives of the
author?
According to the author, strategic human
resource management has higher level of
impact on the organization for effective
leveraging of HR. this is also very important
in the case of achieving the business goals
and objectives. In this article the author has
mentioned about the western multinational
corporation. Through the process of depth
interview, the author analysed the SHIRM
practices of three Chinese multinationals.
Here the author has identified two contextual
issues, which are creating problems in
SIHRM practices. On the other hand, the
article has also focused on the facilities and

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investments regarding the SHIRM
orientation. This has considered as the
important issue in this article. Through this
article the author has tried to shed light on the
transformation of organizational strategies for
improving the internal management system.
Therefore from the article this has been
identified that the aim of the author for
conducting the research was to identify the
key challenges in the organization.
Theory: Does the article use
any theoretical framework
related to Business Strategy?
If yes, explain the framework
briefly. What are the strengths
and weakness of the
framework?
In order to conduct the journal, international
business management strategy has been
reviewed by the author. Through this process
the author has established the link between
the process, functions and activities of
SHIRM with international strategy. On the
other hand it has also focused on the Chinese
MNCs and HRM practices, which has helped
the author to understand the current
organizational situation in China.
The major strength of the article that it has
given clear information of international
situations in Chinese organizations. However,
it has only focused on China. If the article

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would provide the global information, it
would be more relevant.
Methodology: What
methodology have the authors
used to collect data? Is the
article cross cultural? If yes
please explain why you think
it is cross cultural
From the article it has been identified that the
author has focused on the secondary research,
before conducting the research the author has
reviewed different case studies as well as
journal and articles. Therefore, it has been
identified that the researcher has chosen the
exploratory research design.
Data Analysis: How was the
data analysed? In other words
what statistical tools were
used?
The data has been analysed depending on the
statistical data of three Chinese multinational
organizations. The policies, rules regulations
have been analysed in this study. He
statistical data has been found throufg the
interview process. On the other hand,
gathered reports from different journals have
helped the author in the data analysis process.
Findings and conclusion What
were the findings and
conclusion draw from the
article?
In the above study, it can be concluded that
the Chinese multinational organizations needs
to bring more development in the HRM
policies in order to develop its business
strategies in international market.

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How did the article contribute
to the theories and concepts of
Business Strategy?
From the article the organizations, which
wants to enter in the international business
industry will get the report of international
business strategy. This can be applied in the
organization for better management system.
Title of the Article New perspectives on strategic
management process
Date of Publication/Volume and
Issue
2013
Author’s name Pop Zenovia Cristiana, Borza Anca
Purpose: What does the article set out
to do? In other words what is the
objectives of the author?
In this article the author has tried to
establish the strong relationship
between the internal management and
economic aspects of a country.
Depending on the external situations
the managers develop proper
organizational strategies in order to
deal with it. This has been also
discussed in this article that how an
organizational leadership strategies
can be affected die to lack knowledge
about external environment. On the
other hand, the study has highlighted

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the advantage and disadvantages of
strategic management in the
organization. The study has been
pointed out how the financial crisis of
Romania has impacted on the
business environment of the country.
Theory: Does the article use any
theoretical framework related to
Business Strategy? If yes, explain the
framework briefly. What are the
strengths and weakness of the
framework?
In order to conduct the research the
author has used the strategic
management steps, which has helped
in the case of analysing the business
environment. The major strength of
the article that it has discussed about
the impacts of external environment
in the process of strategic
management. On the other hand, how
the role of manager impacts on the
strategic management process, has
been highlighted. However, the study
has developed depending on
Romania, which has made it specific.
Methodology: What methodology
have the authors used to collect data?
Is the article cross cultural? If yes
please explain why you think it is
In order to conduct the journal,
secondary data has been collected. On
the other hand, it has been identified
that statistical data has been collected

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cross cultural from authentic sources in this case the
descriptive research method has been
used.
Data Analysis: How was the data
analysed? In other words what
statistical tools were used?
Here the qualitative variables have
been used in order to analyse the data.
On the other hand, it has also used
that different strategic alternatives for
conducting the paper.
Findings and conclusion What were
the findings and conclusion draw
from the article?
From the journal, it has been
identified that developing proper
strategic management is very
important for developing an
organization. On the other hand, it has
been identified that external factors
are very influencing in the case of
affecting strategic management of an
organization.
How did the article contribute to the
theories and concepts of Business
Strategy?
By following this article, other
organizations will be able to
understand the evaluation process, by
which those organizations will be able
to bring the development.
Title of the Article Organizational culture and strategy.
How does it work? An empirical

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research
Date of Publication/Volume and
Issue
2013
Author’s name Vele Cristian-Liviu
Purpose: What does the article set out
to do? In other words what is the
objectives of the author?
The objectives of the research are
 To identify the process for
implementing competitive
strategy in an organization.
 To develop the overall
performance quality of the
organization.
 To analyse the importance of
dynamic culture in the
organization.
 To measure the threats and
weakness of the organization
and implement proper
strategy.
Theory: Does the article use any
theoretical framework related to
Business Strategy? If yes, explain the
framework briefly. What are the
strengths and weakness of the
In order to conduct the research, the
author has focused on the strategic
management procedure. Any model or
theory have not been used in this

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framework? article.
The major strength of the study is it
has discussed the situation depending
on the global industry. If more theory
or models will be included in this
study, it would be more appropriate.
Methodology: What methodology
have the authors used to collect data?
Is the article cross cultural? If yes
please explain why you think it is
cross cultural
The statistical data for this research
has been collected through secondary
data collection method. In order to
conduct the research the author has
used descriptive method in this paper.
After reviewing the article this can be
said that it has focused on cross
culture. As author has tried toi
develop the strategy in organizational
development, therefore this can be
said that the strategy will be
interconnected with the cross culture
of the organization.
Data Analysis: How was the data
analysed? In other words what
statistical tools were used?
In order to conduct the research,
secondary data analysis has been
done. Here Pearson’s linear
correlation method has been followed
by the author.
Findings and conclusion What were In the above study, it can be

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the findings and conclusion draw
from the article?
concluded that the process of strategic
management is very important for
dealing with both the external and
internal threats.
How did the article contribute to the
theories and concepts of Business
Strategy?
By using the article financial experts
will be able to develop an effective
business strategy.
Title of the Article Managing small family businesses in
business community
Date of Publication/Volume and
Issue
2001
Author’s name By Nancy J. Miller, Harriet McLeod,
and Keun Young Ob
Purpose: What does the article set out
to do? In other words what is the
objectives of the author?
The objectives of the article
 To identify both the business
firm and personal
characteristic.
 To analyse the role of manager
in the case of small family
business organizations.
 To find out the issues faced by
the managers in order to

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develop business strategies
Theory: Does the article use any
theoretical framework related to
Business Strategy? If yes, explain the
framework briefly. What are the
strengths and weakness of the
framework?
In this paper, the author has used
Higgins’s management strategy. This
has helped the author to analyse small
business market.
The major strength of the article that
it has identified the issues in small
business organizations in detail,
which have not been analysed before.
The major weakness of the article is it
has focused on small family business
not all the small business
organizations are related to the study.
Methodology: What methodology
have the authors used to collect data?
Is the article cross cultural? If yes
please explain why you think it is
cross cultural
In order to conduct the journal,
secondary data has been collected.
Through explanatory research
approach the author has conducted the
journal.
Data Analysis: How was the data
analysed? In other words what
statistical tools were used?
Here the Demographic Variables
have been used in order to analyse the
data. On the other hand, it has also
used that Cluster analysis for

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conducting the paper. Univariate
Analysis of Variance and Business
variable analysis have done in this
article.
Findings and conclusion What were
the findings and conclusion draw
from the article?
From the journal, it has been
identified that personal and business
firm characteristics have higher level
of impact on business development.
The major issue which has created
challenges for the managers is internal
conflicts.
How did the article contribute to the
theories and concepts of Business
Strategy?
By following this article, other family
business communities will be able to
understand the issues and will be able
to take proper decision regarding this.
Title of the Article WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL
STRATEGY RESEARCH AND
WHAT IS NOT?
Date of Publication/Volume and
Issue
273–277 (2015)
Author’s name Stephen tallman and torben pedersen
Purpose: What does the article set out
to do? In other words what is the
The objectives of the research are
 To identify the characteristics