Strategic thinking : intelligent opportunism and emergent strategy – the case of Strategic Engineering Services

PATTINSON, Steven (2016). Strategic thinking : intelligent opportunism and emergent strategy – the case of Strategic Engineering Services. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 17 (1), 65-70.

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Link to published version:: https://doi.org/10.5367/ijei.2015.0212

Abstract

This case study focuses on strategic thinking and opportunistic approaches to business growth and diversification. It begins by examining the recent purchase of ‘Quickcover’, a remote-controlled sports pitch covering system, by engineering company Strategic Engineering services and the company’s current dilemma – whether to continue to develop this type of product, or sell it and concentrate on its existing engineering services business. In recent years, Strategic Engineering Services has moved away from traditional heavy engineering and diversified into related areas such as engineering services, oil and gas industry recruitment, plant and equipment hire, instrument calibration and project management. The case considers the relationship between strategic thinking and entrepreneurial approaches to opportunity recognition, exploring the concept of intelligent opportunism as an approach that enables entrepreneurs to develop emergent strategies and take advantage of new opportunities. It explores these concepts in the context of the current dilemma of Strategic Engineering Services. Keywords: intelligent opportunism; emergent strategy; strategic thinking;effectuation

Item Type: Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Sheffield Business School Research Institute > Marketing and Strategy
Departments - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Sheffield Business School > Department of Management
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.5367/ijei.2015.0212
Page Range: 65-70
Depositing User: Steven Pattinson
Date Deposited: 21 Jul 2016 10:20
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 16:20
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/12592

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