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Fahey, L. (2022), "A comprehensive guide to strategic management and its future", Strategy & Leadership , Vol. 50 No. 2, pp. 40-42. https://doi.org/10.1108/SL-01-2022-0006

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Strategic Management: State of the Field and Its Future , edited by Irene Duhaime, Michael Hitt and Marjorie Lyles (Oxford University Press, 2021), 784 pages.

In Strategic Management: State of the Field and its Future, editors Irene Duhaime, Michael Hitt and Marjorie Lyles have taken on a herculean task. This monumental tome is written by serious academics for serious academics. The editors are blunt and specific about the book’s scope and intent: “We address the major streams of research and major research approaches that have helped to develop the field to its current state.” But the editors also believe, “The highest potential value is the extensive and insightful discussion of promising future opportunities and research agendas.”

Without question, this ambitious book fills a glaring void in the strategic management literature. No other source comes close to achieving a comprehensive documentation of the state of academic research in the strategic management field. It also offers detailed guidance for what the research agenda should be going forward. Although they are not the target audience, both strategy consultants and practitioners will find several productive uses for the book.

The book’s structure reflects the scope of the strategic management field, at least as viewed within the halls of the academy. The book has eleven Parts and thirty-seven chapters. Each Part details the state of a major topic area: “Evolution of Strategic Management Research,” “Corporate Strategy,” “Strategic Entrepreneurship and Technology,” “Competitive and Cooperative Strategy,” “Global Strategy,” “Strategic Leadership,” “Governance and Boards of Directors,” “Knowledge and Innovation,” “Strategy Processes and Practices,” “Microfoundations and Behavioral Strategy” and “Critical Factors Affecting Strategy.”

Each Part consists of a lead chapter that provides an overview of the topic area, followed by several chapters, all written by academics, which burrow into the details of key sub-topic areas. For example, one topic area of particular interest to practitioners, “Strategic Leadership,” provides a chapter overview of recent research developments; it is followed by chapters on “Top Management Teams” and “CEO Succession.”

Each chapter provides the key sub-topics researchers have to date addressed, the key research findings they have generated, advances that have occurred in the relevant research methodologies, and frequently key gaps in the issues and questions addressed. The second section of each chapter then lays out the research agenda the authors believe is necessary to advance the state of knowledge on the topic. The chapters’ second section delivers on the promise of the book’s subtitle—the state of the field and its future.

Given the editors’ intent to proceed from an academic perspective, corporate executive could justly ask, where do practitioners fit in this picture? Regrettably, implications for the practice of strategic management are not explicitly addressed in most of the chapters. Rather, the editors assume that enhancement of research findings, resulting from posing more interesting research questions and ever more sophisticated research methodologies will be translated into useful guidance by the astute practicing strategist.

Yet we must not refrain from pressing the question – what is the relevance of this book’s depiction of the state of strategic management research and its future direction to executives and others practicing strategic management within organizations? The thoughtful and inquisitive strategist on the front line of strategy making will find multiple ways to extract value from this book. I propose three ways that a top management team, and indeed, middle managers who shape the details of a strategy, can benefit from reading and reflecting on the authors’ research analysis and proposals.

First, anyone who has been involved in shaping and executing strategy in a corporate setting has observed how commonly key concepts are imbued with different meaning by well-intentioned team members. The result: managers talk past each other; shared meaning is almost impossible to attain; and analysis bottlenecks become the norm. Thus, one valuable exercise for the practicing strategist: go to the index of this book, identify a key concept, and then read the material relevant to that concept in the pages indicated in the index. Here is my suggested list of initial key concepts that are often misinterpreted: alliances, assets, competitive advantage, competitive strategy, ecosystems, entrepreneurship, innovation and resources. For example, if you choose competitive advantage—surely one of the most ill-defined, misunderstood and misused terms in the entire strategic management lexicon—you will discover alternative definitions and their implications, the consequences of different business models, reasons why advantage dissipates, the role of resources in shaping and sustaining advantage and how advantage varies across different industry states. Armed with a more refined understanding of the notion of competitive advantage, you will be able to ask more penetrating questions and to guide strategy deliberations toward addressing and achieving real advantage.

Second, those of us familiar with the strategy research literature, and who also spend considerable time in strategy conversations inside real organizations, never cease to be amazed at the disconnect between the focus and output of academic researchers and the concerns and challenges faced by strategy practitioners. This need not be; this should not be. And culpability needs to be owned by both sides.

My suggestion for the intrepid practitioner: Given that strategic management continues to evolve, review the introductory chapter in each of the book’s Parts to learn what academic strategy scholars are or will be investigating that might inform their practice. As an example: The lead chapter, “Strategy in Nascent Markets and Entrepreneurial Firms,” in Part 3, “Strategic Entrepreneurship and Technology,” focuses on nascent markets, a critical context for executive strategists envisioning new business models. Nascent markets “are often new markets but can also be existing markets that are experiencing significant technical, regulatory or institutional shifts that fundamentally disrupt market order.” The chapter expands the scope of research in nascent markets to include extreme ambiguity, high velocity change, unpredictably of change in product evolution, rivals’ actions and customer responses. Strategists coping with the challenges inherent in strategizing in a market with these characteristics should find especially useful the chapter’s distinction between adapting strategies – learn about uncertainties and form strategies in response to generated insights – and shaping strategies – seek to exploit uncertainties and form strategy to organize uncertain and ambiguous markets. Again, the discerning strategist can reflect on whether they typically adopt an adapting or shaping orientation, the questions they should ask within each approach, when it is appropriate to adopt one approach or the other and how each approach affects the strategy choices they create and select.

Third, going beyond my first two suggestions, the strategist committed to keeping up with the latest academic thinking might be well advised to treat this book as an opportunity to undertake a self-designed MBA-like course in strategic management. At a minimum, this will familiarize the thoughtful reader with the dominant concepts and language of the advancing field. You will be better prepared when you need to assess whether the next highly touted shiny new concept is a fad or a truly transformational idea. You will be prepared to ask pertinent, penetrating and revealing questions that may stimulate a productive dialogue.

In sum, this is that rare volume that offers a formidable education for adventurous academics and practitioners willing to put in some extra effort.

Irene M. Duhaime is Professor Emerita of the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, where she held the Robinson Distinguished Leadership Professorship. Michael A. Hitt is University Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Texas A&M University. Marjorie A. Lyles is International Business Distinguished Research Fellow at Florida International University's Department of International Business and Chancellor's Emeritus Professor at Indiana University.

Full disclosure: I was a Ph.D. candidate colleague of Irene and Marjorie at the University of Pittsburgh in the previous century.

About the author

Liam Fahey is a partner and a cofounder of Leadership Forum LLC, an executive leadership education company ( [email protected] ). He is the co-editor, with Robert M. Randall, of The Portable MBA in Strategy , 1st and 2nd editions (Wiley).

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• Exploring the Impact of Digital Transformation on Strategic Decision Making in Global Enterprises
• Strategic Alliance Formation: A Comparative Analysis of Success Factors Across Industries
• The Role of Dynamic Capabilities in Sustaining Competitive Advantage: A Case Study Approach
• Strategic Human Resource Management: Aligning HR Practices with Organizational Strategy for Enhanced Performance
• Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Strategic Management: A Systematic Review of Their Interplay
• Strategic Leadership Styles and Organizational Performance: A Meta-Analysis of Empirical Studies
• Innovation Strategy and Firm Performance: Examining the Mediating Role of Knowledge Management
• Strategic Change Management in the Era of Disruptive Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities
• Corporate Social Responsibility as a Strategic Tool for Sustainable Competitive Advantage
• Strategic Marketing Management: Leveraging Consumer Insights for Market Leadership”
• Strategic Alliances in Emerging Markets: Opportunities, Risks, and Performance Outcomes
• Entrepreneurial Orientation and Strategic Management: Exploring the Nexus in SMEs
• Strategic Outsourcing: Determinants of Success and Failure in Global Supply Chains
• Strategic Risk Management: Integrating Risk into Strategic Decision-Making Processes
• Strategic Management of Mergers and Acquisitions: Lessons from Successful and Failed Cases
• Strategic Flexibility: Antecedents, Processes, and Performance Implications
• Strategic Innovation Management: Navigating the Path from Idea Generation to Market Success
• Strategic Diversification Strategies: A Comparative Analysis of Single-Business vs. Multi-Business Models
• Strategic Customer Relationship Management: Building and Sustaining Customer Loyalty
• Strategic Pricing Strategies: Maximizing Profitability in Dynamic Markets
• Strategic Supply Chain Management: Balancing Efficiency and Resilience in Global Networks
• Strategic Brand Management: Creating and Sustaining Brand Equity in Competitive Markets
• Strategic International Expansion: Entry Modes, Location Choices, and Performance Outcomes
• Analyzing the Impact of Digital Transformation on Strategic Management
• Strategic Decision-Making in Times of Uncertainty: A Case Study Approach
• Exploring the Role of Innovation in Shaping Strategic Management Practices
• Corporate Social Responsibility as a Strategic Imperative: A Critical Analysis
• Aligning Organizational Culture with Strategic Goals for Sustainable Success
• Strategic Management in Family-Owned Businesses: Challenges and Opportunities
• The Influence of Globalization on Strategic Planning in Multinational Corporations
• Strategic Leadership Styles and their Impact on Organizational Performance
• Strategic Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Risks
• Examining the Relationship between Strategic Alliances and Competitive Advantage
• Strategic Human Resource Management: Integrating People into Organizational Strategy
• The Role of Big Data Analytics in Enhancing Strategic Decision-Making
• Strategies for Managing Organizational Change: A Comparative Analysis
• Strategic Management in Non-Profit Organizations: Navigating Challenges
• The Impact of Environmental Sustainability on Corporate Strategic Planning
• Strategic Management in the Healthcare Industry: Trends and Challenges
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mergers and Acquisitions in Achieving Strategic Objectives
• Strategic Marketing Management: Creating a Competitive Edge
• Digital Marketing Strategies for Enhancing Organizational Performance
• The Role of Leadership in Crafting and Executing Effective Strategies
• The impact of corporate culture on strategic management
• The role of leadership in strategic decision making
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• The influence of stakeholder expectations on strategy formulation
• An analysis of strategic management practices in the healthcare industry
• The relationship between strategic planning and organizational performance
• Exploring the relationship between corporate social responsibility and strategic management
• The impact of technology on strategic management in the digital age
• The role of strategic human resource management in achieving organizational goals
• An analysis of the use of scenario planning in strategic management.
• Hybrid organizations and strategic management: a descriptive analysis.
• Investigating benchmarking as a useful tool in the field of strategic management: a quantitative study.
• Relationship between strategic management and public leadership.
• Action-oriented strategic management: focus on potential challenges and interventions.
• Effects of strategic management on the domain of tourism: a systematic analysis.
• The role played by decision support systems in the field of strategic management: an inquiry.
• Strategic management: focus on current trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Relationship between marketing and strategic management: a qualitative analysis.
• Strategic management in the domains of tourism and hospitality: a review of empirical evidence.
• Effective strategic management: focus on success factors and practices.
• Global strategic management: a review of the literature.
• A historical analysis of strategic management concepts in the area of business: a qualitative analysis.
• Studying the effects of strategic management on the economic development domain.
• The role played by leadership in the domain of strategic management: a systematic analysis.
• Integration of the perspective of crisis management into the domain of strategic management: a descriptive approach.
• Investigating the strategic management process, scenarios, and crises: a review of empirical evidence.
• The role played by the strategic management process at the public planning unit level.
• Strategic management process and EIS support: a correlational analysis.
• The role played by applied decision analysis in the field of the strategic management process.
• Strategic management process and its benefits in the domain of tourism management: a review of the literature.
• Role of financial versus non-financial information in the strategic management process.
• Purchasing and strategic management: a review of empirical evidence.
• Measuring the attributes of strategic management: a quantitative approach.
• Corporate entrepreneurship and strategic management: a correlational analysis.
• Studying the effects of globalization and competitiveness on strategic management process: an inquiry.
• The role played by strategic management in the operations of non-profit organizations in X country.
• Understanding a stakeholder approach towards strategic management processes: a descriptive analysis.
• Importance of the pre-planning phase of strategic management process: an inquiry.
• Investigating the relationship between economic and strategic management.
• Comparative analysis of strategic management in public versus private organizations in X country.
• Studying scenario analysis as a useful tool in the strategic management process: a quantitative study.
• Strategic management or business policy? A competitive analysis.
• The role played by the relationship between the public and the organization in the strategic management domain.
• Studying the impacts of organizational publicness on strategic management.
• Strategic management of technology: a review of empirical evidence .
• Strategic Supply Chain Management: Enhancing Efficiency and Resilience
• Measuring the Success of Strategic Management Initiatives: Key Performance Indicators
• Strategic Management in the Era of E-commerce: Lessons from Successful Startups
• Balancing Risk and Reward: A Strategic Approach to Risk Management
• The Impact of Political and Economic Factors on Strategic Decision-Making
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• Strategic Planning for Crisis Management: Lessons from Global Events
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• Strategic Management in the Retail Sector: Adapting to Changing Consumer Behavior
• The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Strategic Leadership
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• Strategic Management in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Challenges and Solutions
• Innovative Strategies for Managing Cultural Diversity in Global Organizations
• Strategic Management in Government: Balancing Public Service and Efficiency
• The Future of Strategic Management: Trends and Predictions for 2023

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50+ Management Research Topic Ideas To Fast-Track Your Project

Finding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes to crafting a high-quality dissertation, thesis or research project. If you’ve landed on this post, chances are you’re looking for a business/management-related research topic , but aren’t sure where to start. Here, we’ll explore a variety of  research ideas and topic thought-starters for management-related research degrees (MBAs/DBAs, etc.). These research topics span management strategy, HR, finance, operations, international business and leadership.

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The topic ideation and evaluation process has multiple steps . In this post, we’ll kickstart the process by sharing some research topic ideas within the management domain. This is the starting point, but to develop a well-defined research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , along with a well-justified plan of action to fill that gap.

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Overview: Business Research Topics

• Business /management strategy
• Human resources (HR) and industrial psychology
• Finance and accounting
• Operations management
• International business
• Actual business dissertations & theses

Strategy-Related Research Topics

• An analysis of the impact of digital transformation on business strategy in consulting firms
• The role of innovation in transportation practices for creating a competitive advantage within the agricultural sector
• Exploring the effect of globalisation on strategic decision-making practices for multinational Fashion brands.
• An evaluation of corporate social responsibility in shaping business strategy, a case study of power utilities in Nigeria
• Analysing the relationship between corporate culture and business strategy in the new digital era, exploring the role of remote working.
• Assessing the impact of sustainability practices on business strategy and performance in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry
• An analysis of the effect of social media on strategic partnerships and alliances development in the insurance industry
• Exploring the role of data-driven decision-making in business strategy developments following supply-chain disruptions in the agricultural sector
• Developing a conceptual framework for assessing the influence of market orientation on business strategy and performance in the video game publishing industry
• A review of strategic cost management best practices in the healthcare sector of Indonesia
• Identification of key strategic considerations required for the effective implementation of Industry 4.0 to develop a circular economy
• Reviewing how Globalisation has affected business model innovation strategies in the education sector
• A comparison of merger and acquisition strategies’ effects on novel product development in the Pharmaceutical industry
• An analysis of market strategy performance during recessions, a retrospective review of the luxury goods market in the US
• Comparing the performance of digital stakeholder engagement strategies and their contribution towards meeting SDGs in the mining sector

Topics & Ideas: Human Resources (HR)

• Exploring the impact of digital employee engagement practices on organizational performance in SMEs
• The role of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• An evaluation of remote employee training and development programs efficacy in the e-commerce sector
• Comparing the effect of flexible work arrangements on employee satisfaction and productivity across generational divides
• Assessing the relationship between gender-focused employee empowerment programs and job satisfaction in the UAE
• A review of the impact of technology and digitisation on human resource management practices in the construction industry
• An analysis of the role of human resource management in talent acquisition and retention in response to globalisation and crisis, a case study of the South African power utility
• The influence of leadership style on remote working employee motivation and performance in the education sector.
• A comparison of performance appraisal systems for managing employee performance in the luxury retail fashion industry
• An examination of the relationship between work-life balance and job satisfaction in blue-collar workplaces, A systematic review
• Exploring HR personnel’s experiences managing digital workplace bullying in multinational corporations
• Assessing the success of HR team integration following merger and acquisition on employee engagement and performance
• Exploring HR green practices and their effects on retention of millennial talent in the fintech industry
• Assessing the impact of human resources analytics in successfully navigating digital transformation within the healthcare sector
• Exploring the role of HR staff in the development and maintenance of ethical business practices in fintech SMEs
• An analysis of employee perceptions of current HRM practices in a fully remote IT workspace

Topics & Ideas: Finance & Accounting

• An analysis of the effect of employee financial literacy on decision-making in manufacturing start-ups in Ghana
• Assessing the impact of corporate green innovation on financial performance in listed companies in Estonia
• Assessing the effect of corporate governance on financial performance in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea
• An evaluation of financial risk management practices in the construction industry of Saudi Arabia
• Exploring the role of leadership financial literacy in the transition from start-up to scale-up in the retail e-commerce industry.
• A review of influential macroeconomic factors on the adoption of cryptocurrencies as legal tender
• An examination of the use of financial derivatives in risk management
• Exploring the impact of the cryptocurrency disruption on stock trading practices in the EU
• An analysis of the relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance in academic publishing houses
• A comparison of financial ratios performance in evaluating E-commerce startups in South Korea.
• An evaluation of the role of government policies in facilitating manufacturing companies’ successful transitioning from start-up to scale-ups in Denmark
• Assessing the financial value associated with industry 4.0 transitions in the Indian pharmaceutical industry
• Exploring the role of effective e-leadership on financial performance in the Nigerian fintech industry
• A review of digital disruptions in CRM practices and their associated financial impact on listed companies during the Covid-19 pandemic
• Exploring the importance of Sharia-based business practices on SME financial performance in multicultural countries

Ideas: Operations Management

• An assessment of the impact of blockchain technology on operations management practices in the transport industry of Estonia
• An evaluation of supply chain disruption management strategies and their impact on business performance in Lithuania
• Exploring the role of lean manufacturing in the automotive industry of Malaysia and its effects on improving operational efficiency
• A critical review of optimal operations management strategies in luxury goods manufacturing for ensuring supply chain resilience
• Exploring the role of globalization on Supply chain diversification, a pre/post analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic
• An analysis of the relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction in subscription-based business models
• Assessing the cost of sustainable sourcing practices on operations management and supply chain resilience in the Cocao industry.
• An examination of the adoption of behavioural predictive analytics in operations management practices, a case study of the
• Italian automotive industry
• Exploring the effect of operational complexity on business performance following digital transformation
• An evaluation of barriers to the implementation of agile methods in project management within governmental institutions
• Assessing how the relationship between operational processes and business strategy change as companies transition from start-ups to scale-ups
• Exploring the relationship between operational management and innovative business models, lessons from the fintech industry
• A review of best practices for operations management facilitating the transition towards a circular economy in the fast food industry
• Exploring the viability of lean manufacturing practices in Vietnam’s plastics industry
• Assessing engagement in cybersecurity considerations associated with operations management practices in industry 4.0 manufacturing

Topics & Ideas: International Business

• The impact of cultural differences in communication on international business relationships
• An evaluation of the role of government import and export policies in shaping international business practices
• The effect of global shipping conditions on international business strategies
• An analysis of the challenges of managing multinational corporations: branch management
• The influence of social media marketing on international business operations
• The role of international trade agreements on business activities in developing countries
• An examination of the impact of currency fluctuations on international business and cost competitiveness
• The relationship between international business and sustainable development: perspectives and benefits
• An evaluation of the challenges and opportunities of doing business in emerging markets such as the renewable energy industry
• An analysis of the role of internationalisation via strategic alliances in international business
• The impact of cross-cultural management on international business performance
• The effect of political instability on international business operations: A case study of Russia
• An analysis of the role of intellectual property rights in an international technology company’s business strategies
• The relationship between corporate social responsibility and international business strategy: a comparative study of different industries
• The impact of technology on international business in the fashion industry

Topics & Ideas: Leadership

• A comparative study of the impact of different leadership styles on organizational performance
• An evaluation of transformational leadership in today’s non-profit organizations
• The role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership and productivity
• An analysis of the relationship between leadership style and employee motivation
• The influence of diversity and inclusion on leadership practices in South Africa
• The impact of Artificial Intelligence technology on leadership in the digital age
• An examination of the challenges of leadership in a rapidly changing business environment: examples from the finance industry
• The relationship between leadership and corporate culture and job satisfaction
• An evaluation of the role of transformational leadership in strategic decision-making
• The use of leadership development programs in enhancing leadership effectiveness in multinational organisations
• The impact of ethical leadership on organizational trust and reputation: an empirical study
• An analysis of the relationship between various leadership styles and employee well-being in healthcare organizations
• The role of leadership in promoting good work-life balance and job satisfaction in the age of remote work
• The influence of leadership on knowledge sharing and innovation in the technology industry
• An investigation of the impact of cultural intelligence on cross-cultural leadership effectiveness in global organizations

Business/Management Dissertation & Theses

While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a business-related research topic, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses to see how this all comes together.

Below, we’ve included a selection of research projects from various management-related degree programs (e.g., MBAs, DBAs, etc.) to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.

• Sustaining Microbreweries Beyond 5 Years (Yanez, 2022)
• Perceived Stakeholder and Stockholder Views: A Comparison Among Accounting Students, Non-Accounting Business Students And Non-Business Students (Shajan, 2020)
• Attitudes Toward Corporate Social Responsibility and the New Ecological Paradigm among Business Students in Southern California (Barullas, 2020)
• Entrepreneurial opportunity alertness in small business: a narrative research study exploring established small business founders’ experience with opportunity alertness in an evolving economic landscape in the Southeastern United States (Hughes, 2019)
• Work-Integrated Learning in Closing Skills Gap in Public Procurement: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study (Culver, 2021)
• Analyzing the Drivers and Barriers to Green Business Practices for Small and Medium Enterprises in Ohio (Purwandani, 2020)
• The Role of Executive Business Travel in a Virtual World (Gale, 2022)
• Outsourcing Security and International Corporate Responsibility: A Critical Analysis of Private Military Companies (PMCs) and Human Rights Violations (Hawkins, 2022)
• Lean-excellence business management for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in Kurdistan region of Iraq (Mohammad, 2021)
• Science Data Sharing: Applying a Disruptive Technology Platform Business Model (Edwards, 2022)
• Impact of Hurricanes on Small Construction Business and Their Recovery (Sahu, 2022)

Looking at these titles, you can probably pick up that the research topics here are quite specific and narrowly-focused , compared to the generic ones presented earlier. This is an important thing to keep in mind as you develop your own research topic. That is to say, to create a top-notch research topic, you must be precise and target a specific context with specific variables of interest . In other words, you need to identify a clear, well-justified research gap.

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Published by Grace Graffin at January 6th, 2023 , Revised On April 16, 2024

Introduction

The subject of management involves an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of business management, such as employee management, risk management, organisational behaviour, and many more.

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A dissertation topic must be selected based on research interests, availability of data, time limitations, and the research’s scope and significance. The following management dissertation topics are carefully shortlisted while considering all these parameters. Please review these topics and let us know if you have any queries.

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2024 Management Research Topics

Topic 1: an evaluation of organizational change management- why do people tend to oppose change.

Research Aim: The research will aim to assess the structure of organizational change management and to find the reasons why people resist or oppose the changes in an organization. There are many reasons through which change in organization’s management becomes important but some employees’ does not accept that changes. There are many reasons why people resist changes on organization. In certain circumstances, resistance to change might be beneficial. Resistance to change is, in fact, a crucial feedback mechanism that must not be neglected.

Topic 2: Investigating the effectiveness of customer relationship management in airlines

Research Aim: The research will aim to study the efficiency of CRM in airlines. Customer relationship management has evolved into a critical technique used by every corporation to better its operations and obtain a competitive advantage over competitors. Customer relationship management has evolved into a key priority for airline firms and an integral part of airline businesses’ corporate strategy to distinguish themselves from rivals in the eyes of the consumer. The goal of facility organisations, such as airlines, is to provide services that attract and maintain satisfied, loyal customers who promote the airline.

Topic 3: How does leadership affect employees’ productivity? A case of IT firms

Research Aim: This research will focus on leadership positions in IT organisations with the goal of increasing staff productivity and performance. Leadership is essential for increasing employee retention, career drive, and efficiency. Most companies’ progress is accelerated by effective leadership. As a result, it is critical to organisational success. Employee performance, on the other hand, is a critical pillar of every firm, and companies must examine the variables that contribute to great performance. Leadership is based on confidence, which is based on skill, sincerity, ethics, transparency, reactivity, empathy, and kindness.

Topic 4: The effect of organisation advancement tools on business performance

Research Aim: The research will aim to find the effect of organization advancement on business performance. Organizational tools are objects that assist you in organising your workspace, resources, and tasks in order to make your workday more effective. Physical instruments, planners, and software platforms are examples of what they can be. Organization advancement tools are a great source to improve your business performance as they help you in managing your daily tasks and workforce.

Topic 5: The importance of leadership and social skills in new entrepreneurs: An investigative study

Research Aim: The research will aim to investigate the importance of leadership and social skills in new entrepreneurs. Developing talent, introducing innovative goods and services, delivering efficiency, and gaining market share all benefit from improved leadership qualities. If you wish to stay small, you might be able to get away with not growing your leaders. Otherwise, it will restrict your progress. Social skills enable entrepreneurs to interact with customers more effectively, resulting in more agreements and more profitability.

Covid-19 Management Research Topics

Crisis management during covd-19.

Research Aim: This study will identify crisis management aspects during COVD-19, including its challenges and solutions.

Business management during COVID-19

Research Aim: This study will review business executives’ challenges in various scale industries and how they are recovering from the loss. How far did they succeed?

Hospital and medicine management during COVID-19

Research Aim: This study will highlight the role of hospital management during COVID-19, the challenges they came across, and the ways to overcome those challenges.

Educational management during COVID-19

Research Aim: This study will address the issues faced by students and educational institutes. How are they trying to overcome the challenges of imparting education during the coronavirus pandemics?

Maternal health care management during COVID-19

Research Aim: The lockdown situation has been an issue of concern for the patients, including pregnant women. This study will address the role of Maternal health care management during COVID-19.

Management Dissertation Topics for 2023

Topic 1: analyzing the traditions and trends in public administration and management in post-wwii europe.

Research Aim: The purpose of the research will be to analyze the characteristics of cultural and national communities that have influenced public administration and management in the 1970s and 1980s in Europe. The study will be carried out using a systematic literature review.

Topic 2: The Impact of Gender-inclusive Gatekeeping and Predecessors Influence on the Success of Female CEOs

Research Aim: The purpose of the research will explore how local organisational agents and contexts can help women leaders overcome barriers and achieve success at higher levels in corporate firms. The study will focus on CEO succession events and predecessor CEOS factors and their influence on women post-succession. The research design will be developed qualitatively.

Topic 3: Analysing the Impact of Daily Psychological Power on Organisational Leaders

Research Aim: The research will use quantitative techniques to analyze power-holders relational and interdependent work contexts. The study will examine the effect of daily psychological power using the factors of abusive behaviour and perceived incivility.

Topic 4: Examining the Impact of Cultural Diversity on Interaction Process and Performance

Research Aim: Using quantitative techniques, the research will analyse the interaction process and performance factors in two groups of employees in the services industry – homogenous and culturally diverse. The effectiveness in operation and arrangements will be examined.

Topic 5: Analyzing the Impact of ‘Voice’ and ‘Silence’ on Destructive Leadership

Research Aim: The research will examine the limited and biased view of silence in management literature. The study will also analyse the impact of silence in an organisation in terms of a functional value using quantitative research techniques. Furthermore, how silence in organisations can be used as a strategic response will be discussed.

Topic 6: Examining the Relationship between Productivity, Management Practices, and Employee Ability in the UK Setting

Research Aim: Using quantitative techniques, the study will analyse a relationship between productivity, management practices, and employee ability using data from management practices surveys and employees’ longitudinal earnings records.

Topic 7: Analysing the Factors that Impact International Differences in Gender Pay Gap

Research Aim: The research will use quantitative techniques to analyse microdata from various countries between 1980 and 2010. The study will use the factors of wage structures, net supply, wage compression, collective bargaining coverage, and unionised wage setting to identify the lower gender pay gap internationally.

Topic 8: The Impact of Psychosocial Hazards on Workplace Risk Management

Research Aim: The study will investigate workplace risk management practices in industry sectors with a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and mental health disorders (MHDs) and the extent to which they may rise from psychosocial hazards. The research will be conducted using qualitative research techniques.

Strategic Management and Organisational Behavior Dissertation Topics

Strategic management and organisational behaviour can be described as the actions a firm takes to achieve its business objectives primarily derived from competitive markets’ dynamic behaviour. Following are some interesting dissertation topics under this field of study;

Topic 1: The Impact of Organisational Goals on Organisation Behavior

Research Aim: The primary focus of this research will be to combine factors from the theory of action, phases and self-determination theory to develop a motivational model that will explain the relationship between organisational goals setting process that lead to organisational behaviour. The research will be conducted using mixed methods of research techniques.

Topic 2: Integrating the Principles of Strategic Human Capital and Strategic Human Resource Management to Improve Organisational Performance

Topic 3: comparing the impact of family and non-family firm goals on strategy, family and organisational behavior.

Research Aim: This research will analyse the differences between family and non-family business goals and their impact on how businesses develop strategies. Also, the research will assess how these developed strategies would affect family and organisational behaviour. This research will use quantitative research techniques.

Topic 4: Analyzing the Effect of Strategy, Innovation, Networks and Complexity on Organisational Adaptability – The Mediating Effect of Leadership

Research Aim: The current study will use empirical analysis to examine the effects of strategy, innovation, networks, and complexity of organisational adaptability using leadership as a mediation factor.

Topic 5: Examining the Effect of Appointment of a Racial Minority Female CEO on White Male Top Manager Intrapsychic and Behavioral Responses

Research Aim: This research will examine white male managers’ behavioural responses to a female racial minority CEO’s appointment. The behaviour that the research will analyse is the amount of help that the white male top manager provides to their fellow executives. The research will be conducted using quantitative techniques.

Topic 6: Analysis of the Effectiveness of an Affect-Based Model to Portray Recipients Responses to Organisational Change Events

Research Aim: The study will use the Affect-Based Model developed by Oreg et al. (2016) to analyse if it is useful in documenting and portraying the recipient responses to organisational change events. The research will use factors of valence and activation to assess the effectiveness of the model. The study will be conducted using quantitative techniques.

Topic 7: Evaluating the Relationship between the personality of a CEO and Employee Motivation

Research Aim: This research will investigate the relationship between a CEO’s personality and employee motivation. The core of this study will be to assess whether a CEO’s character possesses the power to influence employee motivation or not. Case studies from various companies will be used in this study.

Topic 8: Assessing the Role of Managers in Bringing and Implementing Technological Change in an Organisation

Research Aim: This research will focus on how managers implement technological change in their organisations. Change management is challenging as not all employees are open to accepting change. This research will focus on various ways through which managers successfully implement technological change in their companies.

Topic 9: An Analysis of Organisational Change Management: Why Employees Resist Change?

Research Aim: This research will focus on why employees resist change in organisations, i.e., why employees dislike change. Different causes and factors will be discussed in this study, and the research will conclude why employees do not wholeheartedly accept the change.

Knowledge Management Dissertation Topics

The importance of knowledge management for organisations can’t be understated because this aspect of management enhances the workforce’s capabilities and overall productivity. It leads to a competitive advantage and provides the basis for differentiating an organisation from its competitors. Some interesting dissertation topics under this field are;

Topic 1: Examining the Impact of Enterprise Social Networking Systems (ESNS) on Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning

Research Aim: The research will investigate the effect of ESNS on knowledge management processes and organisational learning. The research will use knowledge creation and sharing to play the mediating role in analysing the proposed relationship. The proposed study will use empirical research methods.

Topic 2: A Review of Knowledge Management Research

Research Aim: The research paper will use a systematic literature review technique for the proposed study. The research will review the last twenty years of knowledge management literature to assess the presence of bias in explaining knowledge integration over research by exploring knowledge differentiation processes.

Topic 3: The Impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on Innovation and Knowledge Management Capacity

Research Aim: The purpose of this research will be to investigate the plausible relationship between knowledge management systems, open innovation, knowledge management capacity, and innovation capacity in firms. The research will be conducted using empirical techniques to draw reliable conclusions.

Topic 4: The Impact of Strategic Knowledge Management on MNC and their Subsidiaries Performance

Research Aim: The research will develop a model to test the possibility of a relationship between strategic knowledge management (SKM) processes and organisation performance compared between multinational companies and their subsidiaries. The research will also analyse the impact of relational context on knowledge creation and transfer.

Topic 5: Analyzing the Relationship between Knowledge Management Practices and Knowledge Worker Performance - The Mediating Role of Organisational Commitment

Research Aim: The study will analyse the role of knowledge management practices to address the issues of insufficient organisational commitment and knowledge workers’ performance in the UK’s public sectors. The proposed study will use quantitative research techniques to fulfil its aim and objectives.

Topic 6: The Relationship between Knowledge Management Processes and Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Private Business Schools in the UK

Research Aim: The proposed research will explore the impact of knowledge management processes on sustainable completive advantages by using knowledge-based view (KBV) and resource-based view (RBV) as mediators in the relationship. The research will be conducted using quantitative techniques of data collection (i.e. questionnaire) and analysis (i.e. structural equation modelling).

Topic 7: The Impact of Strategic Knowledge Management on Manufacturing Firm’s Performance

Research Aim: The purpose of the study will be to empirically investigate the relationship between the availability and use of IT solutions for strategic knowledge management and a manufacturing firm’s performance, which will be measured in unit production. The research will use the resource-based view and the knowledge-based theory to develop a conceptual framework to analyze this relationship’s effect.

Topic 8: Evaluating how Knowledge Management Impacts Company Performance: A Case Study of Sainsbury

Research Aim: This research will discuss the basic concepts of knowledge management. The study will also discuss the impact knowledge management has on a company’s performance, i.e. how it helps companies achieve their goals. The main focus of this research work will be on Sainsbury’s knowledge management framework.

Topic 9: Knowledge Management as a Core Competency? Evaluating the Application and Benefits of Knowledge Management

Research Aim: This research will uncover how companies utilise knowledge management as their core competency and how it benefits their business operations. This study’s main focus will be on applying the various concepts of knowledge management and their implication for businesses.

Topic 10: Exploring the Managerial Concerns and Issues in Knowledge Management and Their Impact on Organisations

Research Aim: This research will explore the managerial concerns and issues related to knowledge management. The study will also focus on assessing the impact of these issues on businesses and how they can influence day-to-day operations. This will be an evidence-based study where evidence from different companies and various situations will be evaluated.

Leadership and Management Information System Dissertation Topics

Leadership drives the organisational agenda and is regarded as one of the most influential factors in streamlining organisations’ processes. Good leadership results in better performance of any organisation because it gives direction to the business activities under the market conditions and requirements.

Similarly, management information systems are pivotal to any organisation’s success and successfully implementing them can benefit the organisation in many ways. Following are some dissertation topics under the subject of leadership and management information systems;

Topic 1: The Role of Information Systems (IS) in Enterprise Architecture and its Impact on Business Performance

Research Aim: This study will examine the relationship between IS Enterprise Architecture and business performance using technical alignment and IS capabilities mediators. This research will be conducted using quantitative techniques to fulfil its aim.

Topic 2: Exploring The Relationship between Ethical Leadership and Employee Knowledge Sharing

Research Aim: This research will use social learning theories and self-determination to investigate the relationship between ethical learning and employee knowledge sharing. The study will be conducted using empirical research techniques.

Topic 3: Analysing the Impact of Relationship Leadership and Social Alignment on Information Security Systems Effectiveness in Private Organisations

Research Aim: This research will use social capital theory as its theoretical foundation to explore the impact of relational leadership on social alignment between business and IT executives. The relational model will study the factors of integrated knowledge, information security system effectiveness, and organisational performance. This research will use empirical techniques.

Topic 4: Examining the Relationship between Operating Room (OR) Leadership and Operating Staff Performance

Research Aim: This research will analyse the relationship between Operating Room leadership and operating staff performance. This will be done using emotional intelligence and collaboration variables to assess staff performance, using recovery numbers. The relationship will also be examined through the mediating role of leadership principles. The data will be collected and assessed using quantitative research techniques.

Topic 5: The Role of Transformational Leadership as a Mediating Variable in the DeLone and McLean Information Success Model.

Research Aim: The research will use the DeLone and McLean Information Success Model to analyse if productivity software implemented in an organisation can improve its performance. However, the research will also evaluate the model and propose modifications to include transformational leadership as a mediating factor in the information success model. The research will be quantitative in nature.

Topic 6: Assessing the Role of Leadership in an Organisation to Help Adopt Advanced Technological Systems

Research Aim: This research will assess the role of leadership in an organisation to help companies realise the importance of innovative, technologically advanced systems. Many companies today are still naive to the ever more important role of technology. Thus this research will aim to help companies adopt innovative technological systems through leadership. The research will be evidence-based in nature.

Topic 7: Evaluating How Changing Business Leadership Impacts Technological Organisational Performance

Research Aim: Changing leadership in organisations can prove a disaster if not handled properly. The transition process is extremely challenging, and companies should have the capability to handle this phase. This research will explore how their decision to change leadership impacts technological and organisational performance and how to optimise the process. This research will be quantitative in nature.

Topic 8: Can Information Systems in Organisations Be Considered a Competitive Advantage?

Research Aim: Information systems, if implemented successfully, benefit organisations immensely. The impact that an information system has and its results help companies stay ahead of their competitors. This research will assess how companies can turn their information systems into a competitive advantage, and most importantly, whether they or not information systems should be considered a competitive advantage.

Topic 9: Understanding the Leadership Challenges of Implementing and Managing an Advanced Information System in an Organisation

Research Aim: This research will help explain the challenges that managers and the entire leadership of an organisation face when implementing an advanced information system. Bringing a change in a company is challenging, and throw in a technology to implement, the process becomes even more challenging. This study will explore in detail all related challenges through quantitative research.

Topic 10: Do all Business Processes in an Organisation need Information System Management?

Research Aim: It is often argued that not all business processes require information systems. However, when talking about today’s world and the technological advancements taking place, it is recommended that business processes in organisations adopt the technology. This research will be a comparative analysis of whether companies are successful and profitable with information systems or without them.

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Organisational Culture and International Business Dissertation Topics

Organisational culture shapes the work ethics and helps in defining the professional image of organisations. Organisational culture plays a huge role in international business.

Organisations that adopt the country’s culture they are operating in are known to run their operations more successfully. The following topics are related to organisational culture and international business and help students choose an appropriate topic according to their interests.

Topic 1: The Impact of Organisational Culture of Collaborative Networks Influence on IT Governance Performance in Large Enterprises

Research Aim: This research will explore the influence of collaborative networks’ organisational culture on IT governance performance. The study will use a case study to analyse multinationals as they have a wide working network. The purpose of the research will be to determine whether or not organisational culture helps businesses effectively use IT in business operations. The research will be conducted using mixed methods research.

Topic 2: Analysing the Relationship between Supervisor’s Job insecurity and Subordinates’ Work Engagement

Research Aim: The purpose of this research is two-fold. The research will analyse the relationship between the supervisor’s job insecurity and subordinates’ work engagement using a mediator and a moderator. The research will first examine the mediating role of subordinate’s pro-social voice between supervisor job insecurity and subordinates’ work engagement. Next, the research will examine the moderating role of organisational culture between the supervisor’s job insecurity and sub-ordinates pro-social voice. The research will be conducted through quantitative techniques.

Topic 3: Analysing the Impact of Individual Perception of Organisational Culture on the Learning Transfer Environment

Research Aim: The research will be conducted empirically to assess the relationship between culture (as perceived by employees) and the work environment based learning factors (i.e. learning transfer environment [LTE]) in the organisation). LTE is measured using feedback and coaching factors that received resistance or openness to chance, personal outcomes, and supervisor and peer support.

Topic 4: The Role of Organisational Culture on the Development of Psychological Distress in the Workplace

Research Aim: The purpose of the study will be to analyse how organisational culture may cause the symptoms of psychological distress in the workforce. The study will use corporate culture and work organisation conditions as base factors to relate them to employees’ psychological distress. The research will be conducted using quantitative research techniques.

Topic 5: Analysing the Role of Leadership and Organisational Culture

Research Aim: The research will examine the relationship between organisational culture, leadership and employee outcomes. The paper will focus on the mediator of leadership processes and their impact on the relationship between culture and employee outcomes. The study will be conducted using quantitative research techniques.

Topic 6: The Role and Relationships among Strategic Orientations, Cultural Intelligence, International Diversification and Performance of Organisations

Research Aim: The research will aim to understand the drivers of the international expansion of globalised firms. The research will explore the relationship between strategic orientations and cultural intelligence as drivers and international diversification and firm performance. Strategic orientations used in the study include international market orientation (IMO) and entrepreneurial orientation (IEO). The study will be conducted using quantitative research techniques.

Topic 7: Dynamics of Corruption Culture Distance to Core Values

Research Aim: The research will examine how corporate bribery is impacted by cultural distance between multinational enterprises (MNEs) in their home and host countries. The research will also analyse the organisational distance to core value between MNE’s entry into the host country and its headquarters. The research will use empirical data collection and analysis techniques.

Topic 8: Examining Organisational Export Performance by International Business Competencies

Research Aim: The study aims to explore the relationship between international business competencies and export performance. The research will also analyse export performance by singular analysis or combined analysis of the competencies. The research will be conducted using empirical data.

Topic 9: Does Organisational Culture Influence the Leadership Type that a Company Should Adopt?

Research Aim: This research will argue whether companies should hire leaders concerning their culture or not. Organisational culture and leadership are interconnected. Thus companies that do not operate according to their culture struggle to grow exponentially. This research will aim to focus on the possible relationship between leadership and organisational culture. The research will be evidence-based.

Topic 10: Organisational Culture and International Business Competition: Are they Interrelated?

Research Aim: Organisational culture plays a huge role in making a company competitive internationally. When a business’s culture is motivating to all employees and identifies the right culture for its employees, there is every likelihood of rapid growth for both the company and the employees. The research will explore how the two concepts are interrelated.

Important Notes:

As a management student looking to get good grades, it is essential to develop new ideas and experiment with existing management theories – i.e., to add value and interest to your research topic.

The management field is vast and interrelated to many other academic disciplines like operations management , business , business administration , MBA , human resource management and more. That is why creating a management dissertation topic that is particular, sound, and actually solves a practical problem that may be rampant in the field is imperative.

We can’t stress how important it is to develop a logical research topic based on your entire research. There are several significant downfalls to getting your topic wrong; your supervisor may not be interested in working on it, the topic has no academic creditability, the research may not make logical sense, there is a possibility that the study is not viable.

This impacts your time and efforts in writing your dissertation , as you may end up in the cycle of rejection at the initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.

Keeping our advice in mind while developing a research topic will allow you to pick one of the best management dissertation topics that fulfil your requirement of writing a research paper and adds to the body of knowledge.

Therefore, it is recommended that when finalizing your dissertation topic, you read recently published literature to identify gaps in the research that you may help fill.

Remember- dissertation topics need to be unique, solve an identified problem, be logical, and be practically implemented. Please look at some of our sample management dissertation topics to get an idea for your own dissertation.

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A well-structured dissertation can help students to achieve a high overall academic grade.

• A Title Page
• Acknowledgements
• Declaration
• Abstract: A summary of the research completed
• Table of Contents
• Introduction : This chapter includes the project rationale, research background, key research aims and objectives, and the research problems. An outline of the structure of a dissertation can also be added to this chapter.
• Literature Review : This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing published and unpublished literature on the chosen research topic to address research questions . The purpose is to highlight and discuss the selected research area’s relative weaknesses and strengths while identifying research gaps. Break down the topic and key terms that can positively impact your dissertation and your tutor.
• Methodology : The data collection and analysis methods and techniques employed by the researcher are presented in the Methodology chapter, which usually includes research design , research philosophy, research limitations, code of conduct, ethical consideration, data collection methods, and data analysis strategy .
• Findings and Analysis : Findings of the research are analysed in detail under the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include graphs, charts, and tables in this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
• Discussion and Conclusion : The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter and states whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section is establishing the link between the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regards to implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
• References : Make sure to complete this by your University’s requirements
• Bibliography
• Appendices : Any additional information, diagrams, and graphs used to complete the dissertation but not part of the dissertation should be included in the Appendices chapter. Essentially, the purpose is to expand the information/data.

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These questions were developed to inspire and focus conversations between industry and academia that will evolve with the SMS community, the SMS’s scholarly publications, and the field of strategic management itself.

As the needs of businesses evolve to face the changing global landscape, so do the questions and priorities of executives and academics alike to meet and understand these challenges. At the Strategic Management Society, leading academics and business experts bring theory and practice together to advance the study of strategic management and provide real-world, impactful insights for business executives, practitioners, and consultants.  

“The Six Big Questions of Strategic Management” present a set of pressing strategy questions at the intersection of theory and practice. The “Big Six” were developed after extensive engagement with many SMS stakeholders. This process included a detailed analysis of key issues identified by top global consulting firms, SMS Board discussions of pressing questions at the intersection of theory and practice, input from SMS Interest Groups and Community leaders on top issues, consultation with leading global executives, and ongoing conversations with SMS members.   

These questions should serve to inspire and focus conversations between industry and academia and will evolve with the SMS community, the SMS’s scholarly publications, and the field of strategic management itself; these should serve as an inspiration to guide the development of actionable insights, frameworks, tools, and resources for the SMS community to bridge the worlds of scholarship and practice. As global issues continue to evolve so will the “Six Big Questions of Strategic Management”.   

Importantly, the “Big Six” should not limit the expansive lines of inquiry by SMS members or within the field of strategic management research but instead be a guide for those who aim to focus on areas that have broad impact at the intersection of academy and practice.  

Our hope is these questions provide an outline of forward-looking and provocative ideas that direct interested scholars toward areas of research that can inspire business leaders toward impactful actions that better their organizations’ outlook and overall performance and create positive outcomes for society and the world. 

This question addresses concerns such as “how do firms consider their environmental impact while accelerating economic performance” and “to what level can organizations significantly contribute to or be a part of a solution for global issues such as climate change.” It explores how public-private partnerships can create social value and how strategy making in general can contribute to tackling grand challenges society is facing. 

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Business management has become essential for staying competitive and profitable in today's fast-paced world. It encompasses understanding all aspects of business, from its structure to finance, marketing, and strategy. Pursuing a postgraduate course in business management, such as PGDM, requires writing a well-researched paper to kickstart one's career. 

However, the biggest challenge lies in selecting a relevant and trending research topic. To help with this, we have compiled a list of ten business management research paper topics that are currently trending in 2024, covering advancements in technology and innovative leadership strategies. Enrolling in Business Management training courses can further enhance your skills and knowledge, enabling you to take your career to new heights. So, let's delve into these cutting-edge topics together and gain insights for career growth.

What are some Good Business Management Research Topics?

Every aspect of business, like strategy, finance, operations, and management, is essential. So, it’s hard to say that a particular area of research is more significant. Choosing the best research topic in business management within your area of interest or specialization is one way to decide what your business management research project will be about. It is also a learning process and an opportunity to showcase your in-depth knowledge. 

But if you want to explore other options, write about trending issues and events in the business world, and learn something new, here’s a list of 10 research proposal topics in business management that can help you create an engaging and practical project. You can also take a CCBA training certification to learn more in-depth about business management. 

Conflict Management in a Work Team

With businesses going global, team management has escalated from merely managing people to guiding, mentoring and resolving conflicts among individuals. Teams with multicultural members from different departments are fertile ground for conflicts. If you are looking for international business management research topics, conflict management in work teams is an excellent option. 

This research will give you an insight into the various causes of conflict and different techniques and methods of conflict resolution within global multi-lingual and multi-cultural teams enabling you to lead teams successfully and keep disruptions minimal. Better teams translate to better productivity and, eventually, revenue. On the personal front, it means career growth, leadership roles, and higher pay scales for you.

The Role of Women in Business Management

In contemporary society, women have made notable strides in shattering patriarchal norms and embracing diverse opportunities and career paths, thereby demonstrating their strength and autonomy. While women encounter challenges in assuming leadership roles, often stemming from prevailing cultural attitudes, their presence in business management positions is more prevalent than commonly perceived. This prompts inquiry into the factors that contribute to the exceptional success of certain women in managerial positions and the unique value they bring to such roles. Exploring this subject through qualitative research could yield insightful findings regarding women's impact on business management.

Issues that Affect the Management of Business Startups

The COVID-19 pandemic drove everyone online and created a new digital startup ecosystem. However, while it may be easy to set up a digital business, sustenance, scaling, and growth are some of the challenges that follow. If you are entrepreneurial, your research title about business management should read something like “Challenges in the startup ecosystem.” Such research covers issues that affect the management of business startups. It covers the various factors that lead to success and the pitfalls and obstacles on the growth trajectory. It covers effective strategies to mitigate or work around challenges, and this is where you can get creative. Limiting your research to startups is okay, but you can also cover significant ground across other business models.

Consequences of Excessive Work in Business

Work-life balance is the buzzword in today’s business environment. If you choose to write your thesis on the impact of excessive work in business, it could well escalate to international levels as everyone talks about employee well-being, from corporates to SMEs and top management to HR. 

The single most significant reason behind this is the instances of early burnout seen in the past. Secondly, globalization is another cause for concern since people are often required to work multiple shifts. Lastly, the recent trend of post-Covid layoffs that have driven the need for side hustle makes it even more necessary to keep track of how hectic business operations are. 

Why You Should Start a New Business After One Fails

Failure is the steppingstone to success. Or so the saying goes. The recent outcrop of start-ups has proven this to be true. If one venture fails, do not give up. Learn from the experience and start again. Not only is that the mantra of the current generation, but it is also among the trending quantitative research topics in business management. 

The main objective and outcome of this business management research topic are to explore lessons learned from failures, the advantages of starting afresh, and the strategies for overcoming the fear of failure.

Importance of Inter-organizational Leadership and Networks

This research focuses on managing global networks in leadership roles. It is among the hot favorite research topics for business management students considering how businesses are going global. If you are an aspiring global entrepreneur or leader, you would want to know more about local and global inter-organizational networks, how things work, how people communicate, etc. Researching inter-organizational leadership and networks can provide insights into businesses' challenges and opportunities when building and maintaining relationships. Managing these relationships is another challenging part of the process, and that is what you will learn through this research. 

How to Manage Organizational Crisis in Business

Not only is crisis management a critical leadership skill, but today's turbulent business environment is fertile ground for an organizational crisis. Globalization, digitization, and the startup ecosystem have disrupted the environment. Barring corporates, a crisis can strike any business at any time and bailing out of that crisis is the responsibility of the business leadership. Managing an organizational crisis in business is a popular business management research paper topic, especially among MBA students, PGDM, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Product and Service Development in a Strategic Alliance

When it comes to research paper topics related to business management, one area worth exploring is product bundling in a strategic alliance. The ICICI credit card offered to online customers of Amazon India is a classic example.

Development of such strategic products or services requires in-depth product knowledge, knowledge of finance, and of course, a strategic mindset. If you have a strategic mindset and interest in product management, this is one of your best business management research project topics.

Innovation and Network Markets as a Business Strategy

Innovation and Network marketing is an emerging and strategic business model for startups. When entrepreneurs need more resources to raise seed or venture capital for their businesses, they elect to market their products through networking. Social Media platforms like Facebook offer substantial networking opportunities. Choose this probe as your quantitative research topic for business management if you have entrepreneurial aspirations to understand every aspect of this business model and strategy in depth.

Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Social enterprise is any business having a social objective and undertaking activities in the public interest. Writing a research paper on social enterprises and entrepreneurship will lead you to explore opportunities that can bring an innovative change in society and hold business potential. One thing to remember if you want to explore social enterprise and entrepreneurship as one of several business management research titles is that the organizational goal is primarily social impact rather than revenue generation. This research will make you more open to an inclusive idea of growth by bringing you closer to social causes, marginalized communities, and people thriving in them.

Business Research: Types and Methodologies

Business research, like any other research, involves the collection of data and information about your chosen topic, analysis of the information and data gathered, and exploring new possibilities in the field. 

Broadly speaking, research may be of two types – Quantitative or Qualitative. Quantitative research, also called empirical research, involves the collection of data from sample groups to answer a question. Qualitative research has more to do with the impact of certain phenomena. Such research is usually an extension of previously researched topics. 

The table below highlights the difference between quantitative research topics in business management and qualitative research about business management. 

How to Find Business Research Topics?

This is just our list of hot and trending business research topics. To help you discover more research project topics on business management, here are some quick-follow tips:

Identify Your Interests

Start by making a list of the various aspects of business management that interest you. Rate them on a scale of 1-10, with one being the least liked and 10 being your most favorite. You can also narrow down your topic to a specific niche while seeking sample research topics in business management.

Read Academic Journals

You might want to conduct preliminary research on a few of the topics you shortlisted to see if something interesting jumps out at you. One way to do this is by reading academic journals related to your selected area of business management. Findings by earlier researchers may trigger innovative thought.

Attend Events

Attending business events like seminars, conferences, and webinars on topics of interest can help you narrow down your list of research topics related to business management. It is also an excellent way to gather knowledge about your area of interest as well as to grow your network.

Consult your supervisor or Mentor

Your thesis supervisor is a valuable resource when searching for the best research topics in business management. They can guide you about relevant research areas and help you identify potential research questions apart from guiding you on research presentation.

Use Online Resources

Many research journals online allow students access to research papers either free of cost or in exchange for a small fee. Explore this resource and sign up for a few that are relevant to your area of interest.

The world of business management is constantly evolving and finding the right business management research topic might seem like a Herculean task. But, with a little thought, planning, and some research, it is not that hard. So, the 10 topics we've explored in this blog represent some of the most significant areas of development in the field of business management today, from the rise of women as business leaders and to the importance of innovation and network markets. As we move into 2024 and beyond, it's clear that these topics will only continue to grow in importance, shaping the way we do business and interact with the world around us. By staying informed and engaged with the latest research and trends, you can position yourself as a thought leader and innovator in the world of business management. 

Also, our pointers on how to discover a business management research topic will help you identify a list of research topics in business management for your thesis. You can then narrow it down to your area of talent or interest. If you still want to know more, you can enroll in our  KnowledgeHut Business Management training , where you’ll learn more about the different aspects of business. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Business management is wide in scope, and there is a spectrum of research topics to choose from. The most prominent areas of business include finance, operations, procurement, marketing, and HR. Within each of these, you’ll find several macro and micro niches to explore.

An example of a business research study could be investigating the impact of social media marketing on consumer buying behavior or examining the effectiveness of a new leadership development program in a company.

The 4 types of business research include:

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As a rapidly evolving field, strategic management research is always looking for new and innovative ways to improve our understanding of business strategy. 

One of the most trending research topics in strategic management is Business Model Innovation. In recent years, business model innovation has grown exponentially as companies strive to remain competitive in an ever-changing market landscape. Businesses of all sizes are leveraging technology and data to create new and innovative solutions to their customers’ needs.

1) Business Model Innovation

In recent years, business model innovation has become a popular topic among researchers in strategic management. The concept of “business model innovation” refers to the process of creating an entirely new way of doing business that is more effective than existing models. 

Researchers are interested in exploring how companies can use this approach to stay ahead of their competitors and create sustainable competitive advantage. 

2) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 

CSR has long been an important topic in strategic management but it has recently gained increased attention from researchers. CSR involves the idea that companies should have an ethical obligation to address issues such as climate change, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and social justice. 

Researchers are interested in exploring how businesses can integrate CSR into their core strategies while also maximizing their profits. 

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3) International Business Strategies

With the globalization of markets and digital technology, international business strategies have become increasingly important for companies looking to expand into foreign markets or tap into global talent pools. 

Studies on international business strategies involve investigating how firms can effectively manage cross-border operations while still maintaining their competitive advantage over local rivals. 

4) Data-Driven Decision Making

Data analytics have become increasingly important tools for managers who need to make informed decisions quickly and accurately. Studies on data-driven decision making involve exploring how data-driven insights can be used to inform corporate strategy while mitigating potential risks associated with data misuse or mismanagement. 

What Are The Leading Suggestions For Future Research In Strategic Management Literature?

It is important for strategic management literature to continuously evolve to keep up with the ever-changing business landscape. Strategic management research often investigates topics such as strategic planning, innovation, and organizational change. 

There are many areas of research that can be explored in this field to better understand how organizations can remain competitive and successful. 

Organizational Change and Innovation 

One of the most important topics of research within the field of strategic management is organizational change and innovation. This research examines how organizations can successfully navigate changes while staying competitive in their respective industries. 

Studies that focus on organizational change often investigate how different leadership styles or team structures impact the organization’s ability to make successful changes. 

Research into innovation looks at how organizations can create new products or services to stay ahead of the competition and remain profitable. 

Strategic Planning 

Strategic planning is another key area for future research in strategic management literature. Strategic planning focuses on understanding an organization’s environment and developing a plan to reach its goals. 

Research into this topic could look at different approaches to strategic planning, such as scenario planning or SWOT analysis, or explore how different tools, such as software applications, can be used effectively for long-term strategy development. 

Globalization and Sustainability 

Globalization has had a huge impact on businesses around the world, and it presents both opportunities and challenges for organizations looking to remain competitive in a globalized economy. 

Research into globalization could examine how businesses are adapting their strategies to operate across multiple markets, or explore how they are leveraging technology to become more efficient operations throughout their supply chains. 

Additionally, sustainability has become an increasingly important factor in business decisions as companies strive to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship. Studies into sustainability could look at how organizations are integrating sustainable practices into their operations or exploring ways they can reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing profits.  

Emerging Trends In Strategic Management Research

Strategic management research is a field that has continuously evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of businesses. With the advent of new technologies, strategies are continually being adapted and refined to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

One trend gaining traction in strategic management research circles is predictive analytics. Predictive analytics is a powerful tool for understanding customer behavior and predicting future outcomes based on past data. 

By leveraging predictive analytics, businesses can anticipate customer needs, identify potential opportunities and risks, optimize marketing campaigns, and better forecast future performance. 

Predictive analytics also brings greater accuracy to decision-making processes, enabling companies to make more informed decisions in a timely manner and identify areas for improvement. 

Another emerging trend in strategic management research is the use of artificial intelligence (AI). AI-driven systems are helping companies automate mundane tasks such as data entry or analysis, freeing up resources for more important functions such as strategy development. 

AI can also help companies better understand customers by providing insights into their preferences and behaviors. For example, AI-driven systems can detect patterns in customer buying habits that may otherwise have gone unnoticed. 

This information can then be used to shape marketing strategies or develop new products or services tailored specifically to certain customers’ needs. 

Finally, another key trend in strategic management research is digital transformation. Digital transformation refers to the process of leveraging digital tools such as cloud computing, mobile applications, virtual reality, blockchain technology, etc., to improve organizational processes and create better customer experiences. 

Companies that embrace digital transformation are able to reduce costs while delivering superior products or services with higher levels of speed and accuracy than ever before possible. 

By investing in digital transformation initiatives such as automation or machine learning algorithms, organizations can stay competitive in an increasingly crowded marketplace.  

The Role Of Corporate Social Responsibility In Strategic Management

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a term used to describe how businesses can balance their responsibility to shareholders, employees, customers, and the environment. 

CSR activities include investing in renewable energy, reducing emissions, introducing ‘green’ policies and practices, providing training to employees and local communities, and working towards sustainable development goals. 

Many organizations now find that incorporating CSR into their strategic management plans is not only beneficial for the company but also has a positive impact on society. 

The Role of CSR in Strategic Management 

Organizations looking to incorporate CSR into their strategic management plans must consider how this will fit into their overall objectives and what impact it will have on their bottom line. 

The key considerations are financial resources available for investment in CSR activities; employee engagement; public perception of the organization’s commitment to sustainability; the impact on customer loyalty; regulatory requirements; competitive advantage; and overall profitability. 

Financial Resources for Investment 

Organizations need to consider how much money they can allocate for CSR initiatives. It is important to understand that some forms of investment may not provide an immediate return but may yield long-term benefits such as increased customer loyalty or improved brand recognition. 

It is therefore important that organizations invest in projects that align with their core values and objectives while ensuring they are financially viable. 

Employee Engagement 

Organizations need to ensure that all employees understand why they are taking part in any CSR initiatives and how this fits into the overall strategy. 

This can be achieved through internal communications explaining the purpose of each project, providing opportunities for employees to volunteer or become involved in activities related to corporate social responsibility, as well as recognizing individual contributions made by staff members. 

Doing so increases employee engagement with the organization’s mission while also demonstrating a commitment to its values. 

 Customer Loyalty & Public Perception    

Another consideration when incorporating CSR into strategic management plans is public perception of the organization’s commitment to sustainability. Organizations should ensure that any campaigns or initiatives are communicated effectively both internally and externally so that stakeholders understand why these activities are taking place and what benefit they bring both to the organization itself as well as society at large. 

The result will be an increase in customer loyalty due to customers associating with an organization that is seen as genuinely committed to making a positive difference in society through its actions rather than simply paying lip service with adverts or campaigns which do not demonstrate any tangible commitment beyond words alone.  

Business Models And Their Impact On Strategic Management

In today’s business world, having a solid business model is essential for success. A business model is the framework that an organization uses to create value and generate revenue. 

It outlines how a company will acquire customers, how it plans to make money, and how it will sustain itself in the long-term. Having a well-defined business model can have an immense impact on strategic management and help a company achieve its goals. 

The Role of Strategic Management 

Strategic management is the process of planning for the future of an organization. It involves identifying long-term objectives, setting strategies, and allocating resources in order to maximize potential growth opportunities. 

Strategic management helps organizations focus on their core competencies in order to remain competitive in their respective markets. Furthermore, it allows organizations to identify new opportunities, reduce risks, and develop plans that will guide them through difficult times. The goal of strategic management is to ensure that decisions made today are beneficial for the future of the organization. 

Impact of Business Models on Strategic Management 

Business models play an important role in strategic management because they provide guidance on how best to optimize resources and achieve organizational goals. By outlining key activities such as customer acquisition, monetization strategies, and cost structures, business models provide a clear roadmap for how an organization should move forward with its operations. 

They also allow organizations to evaluate their current performance levels against industry benchmarks and determine what steps need to be taken in order for them to reach their desired outcomes. Business models are essential for successful strategic planning as they provide structure and direction.  

Furthermore, business models can help organizations identify areas where there may be potential problems or gaps that need addressing, such as customer retention or pricing optimization issues, and develop solutions accordingly. 

By understanding their current position within the market landscape through their business model analysis, companies can better plan for future growth prospects by leveraging existing strengths while mitigating risk factors associated with any weaknesses exhibited by their competitors or industry trends at large.  

The Impact Of The Global Pandemic On Strategic Management

The global pandemic has had a huge impact on strategic management. From corporate strategy to supply chain management, the pandemic has changed the way companies do business and how they plan for the future.

The first area where we have seen an impact from the pandemic is in corporate strategy. Many companies were forced to rethink their long-term strategic plans as a result of COVID-19. 

In many cases, companies had to pivot quickly to respond to changing customer needs and preferences or in order to take advantage of new opportunities created by the pandemic. 

Companies also had to reevaluate their organizational structures in order to remain efficient and effective during these challenging times. 

Another area where we have seen an impact from the pandemic is in supply chain management. As countries around the world implemented restrictions on travel and trade, many companies were forced to find alternative sources for essential supplies or parts. 

This has led to increased costs due to delays or disruptions in supply chains, as well as increased complexity due to different country regulations or standards. 

Additionally, some companies have begun looking into localizing production or utilizing localized suppliers in order to reduce costs and ensure consistency of quality over time. 

Finally, strategic planning has also been impacted by the pandemic due to increased uncertainty surrounding future economic conditions and customer demand levels. This uncertainty has caused many companies to delay or cancel planned projects until more information becomes available about how long-term trends may play out over time. 

Additionally, it has become increasingly important for companies to track customer sentiment so that they can be ready for changes in market dynamics that could affect their business model or operations down the road. 

The Impact Of The Gig Economy On Strategic Management

The gig economy has been drastically changing how businesses operate, particularly in terms of strategic management. This form of work, which includes freelance and contract-based jobs as well as temporary assignments, has created a new way for companies to expand their workforce. But how exactly does the gig economy impact strategic management? 

Cost Savings Benefits 

One major benefit of using the gig economy is its potential for cost savings. Companies can save money by contracting out certain tasks instead of hiring full-time employees. 

For example, rather than having to pay employee benefits or contribute to their retirement plans, they can simply hire contractors and freelancers who are willing to work on a per-project basis. This saves companies money in the long run and allows them to quickly adjust their labor force as needed. 

Productivity Benefits 

The gig economy also provides increased productivity benefits for businesses. Contractors and freelancers are often highly specialized in their areas of expertise and have experience working in remote environments with limited supervision from their employers. 

This can help ensure that projects are completed quickly and efficiently, allowing businesses to focus more on strategic initiatives such as innovation or customer service rather than mundane tasks such as data entry or customer support. 

Additionally, because most gig workers are self-motivated, they tend to be more productive than traditional employees who may require more oversight or guidance from supervisors.   

Flexibility Benefits 

Finally, the gig economy provides businesses with increased flexibility when it comes to hiring new personnel. Rather than having to go through a lengthy recruitment process and commit to long-term contracts with new employees, businesses can hire contractors or freelancers on a short-term basis without any long-term commitments or risks involved. 

This allows them to scale up their labor force quickly when needed without having to worry about losing talent if business conditions change suddenly. 

The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Strategic Management

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing technology with the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, including business management. In particular, AI can be used to help inform strategic decisions and enhance the capabilities of executives and managers. 

The Potential Benefits of AI in Strategic Management 

The use of AI in strategic management offers many potential benefits. By leveraging predictive analytics, AI systems can provide executives and managers with insights into customer behavior, industry trends, and other key data points that would otherwise be difficult to uncover or analyze. This can help organizations make better decisions about their long-term strategies and objectives. 

Additionally, AI-driven decision support systems can help executives and managers identify opportunities for innovation or process improvement that they may have overlooked or underestimated without the assistance of an AI system. 

AI can also be used to automate certain tasks related to strategic management, such as forecasting market trends or analyzing customer feedback. Automation has the potential to free up time for executives and managers so they can focus more on developing strategies rather than mundane tasks. 

Finally, AI systems can also be used to monitor progress against strategic objectives so that organizations can quickly adjust course if necessary. 

Current Applications of AI in Strategic Management 

There are already several ways that artificial intelligence is being applied in strategic management today. For instance, some organizations are using machine learning algorithms to analyze customer feedback from surveys or social media posts in order to gain insights into customer sentiment and preferences. This type of analysis can then be used by executives and managers to develop better strategies for marketing campaigns or product development initiatives.  

Additionally, predictive analytics are being used by some companies to forecast market trends or anticipate changes in consumer behavior so that executives and managers can stay ahead of the curve when it comes to developing strategies based on these forecasts. 

Finally, natural language processing techniques are being leveraged by some organizations in order to extract useful information from large amounts of unstructured data such as reports or emails sent by employees or customers.  

The Role Of Cultural Diversity In Strategic Management

Strategic management is a crucial part of any business, as it helps guide decisions and set the direction for the company. In today’s world, cultural diversity plays an important role in strategic management. 

Businesses that embrace cultural diversity have a better understanding of their customers’ needs and can better serve them. 

Additionally, they can use this understanding to develop innovative strategies that will help them remain competitive in their respective markets. Let’s take a closer look at how cultural diversity can be leveraged in strategic management. 

Creating Culturally Diverse Teams 

One way to leverage cultural diversity in strategic management is to create cross-cultural teams within your organization. Having people from different cultures with different perspectives on your team will allow you to identify problems more quickly and come up with creative solutions that may not have been considered before. 

Additionally, having people from different cultures on your team will give you a better understanding of how various cultures think and behave, which can be invaluable when developing strategies for international markets. 

Capitalizing On Cultural Differences 

Another way to leverage cultural diversity in strategic management is by capitalizing on the differences between cultures. Different cultures have different ways of looking at problems, so if you are able to effectively combine these different perspectives, you can develop strategies that are tailored specifically for each culture or market. 

This level of customization allows businesses to gain an advantage over their competitors by offering products or services that are tailored specifically for each culture or region they are targeting. 

Using Cultural Data To Your Advantage 

Finally, leveraging cultural data can also be beneficial when it comes to strategy development. By utilizing data related to demographics, purchasing trends and behaviors, businesses can gain insights into how various cultures view their products or services and what they need from them in order to make informed decisions about their marketing strategies and product offerings. 

This type of data can provide valuable insights into customer preferences and behaviors in different countries or regions, allowing businesses to adjust their strategies accordingly and ensure they remain competitive in the global market.  

The Role Of Organizational Design In Strategic Management

Strategic management involves the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of organizational resources to achieve goals and objectives. It is a complex process that requires more than just an understanding of the organization’s products and services. 

It is also important to consider the design of the organization itself. Organizational design plays a major role in how effective a company’s strategy will be in achieving its goals. 

What Is Organizational Design? 

Organizational design involves the structure, systems, processes, culture, and values that are used to direct an organization’s operations. While it should not be confused with strategic management, organizational design is essential for successful strategic management since it provides the framework within which strategies can be implemented. The right organizational design can help ensure that resources are used effectively to achieve goals and objectives. 

The Role of Organizational Design in Strategic Management 

Organizational design must align with a company’s strategy for it to be successful. This means that companies must have a clear understanding of their strategy before designing their organization so that they can create an effective structure for achieving their goals and objectives. A well-designed organizational structure will support the implementation of strategies by ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively according to the strategic plan. 

In addition, organizational design helps clarify roles and responsibilities in order to ensure efficient decision-making processes and communication among different departments or teams within an organization. This ensures that everyone involved understands their specific tasks and how they fit into the overall plan for achieving goals and objectives. Furthermore, it allows organizations to better manage change as they grow or adjust their strategies over time as needed. 

The Role Of Supply Chain Management In Strategic Management

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an important component of business strategies. It is the key to success for any organization that wants to remain competitive and successful in a global market. SCM integrates the processes, methods, and technologies used by different organizations within an industry to provide end-to-end services from raw materials to final product/service delivery.

The Role of Supply Chain Management in Strategic Management 

Supply chain management plays a critical role in helping organizations reach their strategic objectives. The main purpose of SCM is to ensure that all parts of the supply chain are aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. 

To achieve this, SCM must integrate different processes such as procurement, manufacturing, transportation, inventory control, warehousing, customer service and distribution. These processes must be managed effectively and efficiently to make sure that the organization meets its desired outcomes. 

Supply Chain Management also helps organizations reduce costs associated with production, logistics and distribution by leveraging technology such as computerized inventory systems and mobile applications for tracking shipments. 

Additionally, using modern technologies such as blockchain can help optimize supply chain operations by increasing visibility into raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, shipping costs and other elements related to delivering products/services on time. 

Furthermore, SCM increases transparency across the entire supply chain which helps organizations better manage risk associated with suppliers or customers not meeting expectations or due dates on orders. 

By incorporating supply chain management into their overall strategy, organizations can increase efficiency while also reducing costs. This allows them to become more competitive in their markets while providing higher quality products/services at lower prices than their competitors. 

Additionally, utilizing SCM can help improve customer satisfaction levels by ensuring orders are delivered on time which reduces the chances of customers canceling orders due to delays or poor service quality. 

Finally, SCM provides a platform for collaboration between suppliers which helps build stronger relationships between companies while also improving coordination across the entire supply chain network – from raw materials sourcing through final product delivery.  

Strategic management research is a constantly evolving and innovating field. It’s important to understand the latest developments and trends, as well as consider potential future directions that may offer further insight into this crucial discipline. 

As we have discussed in this post, there are many key areas within strategic management that are at the cutting edge of emerging research topics; from corporate social responsibility to business models, artificial intelligence, cultural diversity, organizational design, supply chain management and more. 

These all represent highly fertile topics of exploration and study at all levels of strategic management. Indeed, setting out the right path for research into these topics could ultimately yield essential insights that will inform effective strategic decision-making and consequently benefit businesses on an ongoing basis.

References 

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/strategic-management.asp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_management

https://miro.com/blog/strategic-management-process/

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