"Marketing and flexibility":debates past present and future

Abstract

Special issue editorial: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the articles presented in the Special Issue on the topic of “Marketing and flexibility”, and to discuss key issues associated with major debates relating to flexibility in order to position the articles within a wider context and highlight some key issues for further research. Design/methodology/approach – Themes in prior research relating to “Marketing and flexibility” are documented and the growth of research interest into strategic flexibility is tabulated. The contributions of each article are briefly discussed. Findings – There has been a steady growth of research interest into flexibility. To provide an example of this growth, the increase in the number of articles published on the topic of strategic flexibility in scholarly journals is highlighted over a 20-year period. Key issues in prior research such as alternative definitions and the different postulated relationships between market orientation and strategic flexibility are revealed, as are issues for future research. Originality/value – Key issues relating to research into flexibility for marketing scholars are revealed.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/03090561211248116
Divisions: College of Business and Social Sciences > Aston Business School > Marketing & Strategy
Uncontrolled Keywords: flexibility,strategic flexibility,marketing strategy,management strategy,Marketing
Publication ISSN: 1758-7123
Last Modified: 30 Sep 2024 10:02
Date Deposited: 25 Sep 2012 11:18
Full Text Link: http://www.emer ... 3&show=abstract
Related URLs: http://www.scop ... tnerID=8YFLogxK (Scopus URL)
PURE Output Type: Editorial
Published Date: 2012-09
Authors: Combe, Ian (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-0105-4241)

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