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The Social Embeddedness of Strategy Implementation

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  • Hanna Lehtimäki
  • Katja Karintaus

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The purpose of this case is to deepen understanding about strategy implementation. The study draws on a network survey conducted in four internationally operating companies and presents analysis on the role of social relations in strategy implementation. As an outcome, the study provides insight into the ways by which social relations within the firm facilitate strategy implementation. This article contributes to literature of strategic initiatives by examining the informal structure, the social relations in four internationally operating firms.

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  • Hanna Lehtimäki & Katja Karintaus, 2013. "The Social Embeddedness of Strategy Implementation," South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, , vol. 2(2), pages 229-239, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sajbmc:v:2:y:2013:i:2:p:229-239
    DOI: 10.1177/2277977913509169
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