 International Journal of Business Competition and Growth (IJBCG)
ISSN (Online): 2042-3853 - ISSN (Print): 2042-3845
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IJBCG promotes academic discussion and strategic thrust for practitioners on managing global competition in products and services for all sectors including agricultural, industrial, pharmaceuticals and services within the taxonomy of markets through original research that contributes ground-breaking knowledge and understanding to the field of competitive dynamics and strategic marketing studies.
IJBCG has international orientation, and explores high-quality conceptual and empirical papers that advance knowledge in the areas of competitiveness and robust business leadership research, highlighting systems thinking and business modelling issues. This perspective envisages the growth conduit of business firms influenced by globalisation and growing competition.
IJBCG fosters research that incorporates the concept of the inter-relationship of structures and processes in managing competition-led challenges and provides global medium for applied research papers, case studies, short communications and reviews on the contemporary marketing practices with reference to the competitive strategies, core competencies, tactical approaches, behavioural dynamics of markets, decision metrics and sustainability of firms.
 Objectives
The principal objective of IJBCG is to serve as an academic colloquium for publication of refereed research papers of high quality related to competitive and business growth perspectives in the global marketplace, and to bring together the commendable academic insights for academics and practicing managers. The journal aims at developing an interdisciplinary knowledge base meeting academic research and marketing/management practices applied in the area of competition and business growth, systems thinking and complex business modelling. The international dimension of the journal is emphasised towards research converging social, legal, economic, political and technology-led competitive dynamics to offer advanced knowledge and management skills on the subject. The scope of IJBCG also includes policy and planning issues for pursuing research in areas of competition and business growth. Readership
IJBCG provides motivation, knowledge and tools to improve competitive decision skills to professionals, academics, researchers and practicing managers and consultants associated with products and services firms. Contents
IJBCG publishes original papers, review papers, best practices, management notes, case studies, conference reports, book reviews, notes, commentaries, and news related to competitive and business growth perspectives. Special issues of the journal devoted to important topics such as business dynamics, competitive models, value chains, business leadership and competitive technology will published from time to time. All papers submitted to the journal are initially screened by the Editor and if found consistent with the broad objectives of the journal, are double blind peer reviewed. Subject Coverage
Suitable topics include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive strategies
- Tactical approaches in marketing
- Competitor signals and their effect
- Capabilities and competencies
- Political perspectives on market competition
- Economic issues driving market competition
- Technology-led competition
- Social drivers of competition
- Legal framework and market competition
- Competition taxonomy
- Competition under monopsony
- Competitor behaviour
- Convergence of competitive goals and values
- Cultural dimensions of market competition
- Business growth cycle
- Challenges in business growth
- Compatibility of firm’s goal and growth strategies
- Conflicts in business growth
- Divergence in competitive marketing strategies
- Competition vs. cooperation
- Management of competitive forces
- Rivalry in marketplace
- Competitive attack paradigms
- Market taxonomy and competitive dynamics
- Systems thinking and business dynamics
- Managing competitive risk and uncertainties
- Business synergy
- Modes of competition
- Performance linked competitive strategies
- Monitoring competition
- Decision models for competitive gains
Specific Notes for Authors
Submitted articles should not have been previously published nor be currently
under consideration for publication elsewhere.
All articles are refereed through a double blind process. A guide for authors,
sample copies and other relevant information for submitting articles are
available on the Submission of
Articles web-page.
To submit an article, please go to Submissions of Articles
All articles must be submitted online. If you experience any problems submitting your article online, please contact submissions@inderscience.com,
describing the exact problem you experience. Please include in your email the title of the Journal.
Editors and Members of the Editorial Board
Editor in Chief Prof. Rajagopal
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, ITESM
Department of Marketing, Business Division
Graduate School of Administration and Management (EGADE)
Mexico City Campus
Mexico City 14380 DF
MEXICO
rajagopal itesm.mx
Associate Editor Dr. Arpita Khare
Indian Institute of Management - Rohtak
Maharishi Dayanand University
Rohtak 124001, Haryana
INDIA Editorial Board Members Dr. Jerry BanksJe
Professor Emeritus, Georgia Tech, USA; Academic Leader, EGADE
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM)
Graduate Business School (EGADE)
Mexico City 14380 DF
MEXICO Dr. Kamal GhoseKa
Senior Lecturer (Marketing)
Lincoln University
Commerce Division
Canterbury
NEW ZEALAND Prof. Angappa GunasekaranAn
Director, Business Innovation Research Center (BIRC)
University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth
Department of Decision and Information Sciences
Charlton College of Business
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
USA Prof. Mithileshwar JhaMi
Professor of Marketing
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghattar Road
Bangalore-560076, Karnataka
INDIA Dr. Demetri KantarelisDe
Professor of Economics
Assumption College
Department of Economics & Global Studies
500 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609-1296
USA Prof. Evzen KocendaEv
CERGE-EI, (Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education-Economics Institute
Charles University and Academy of Sciences
Politickych veznu 7
P.O.Box 882
111 21 Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC Prof. Gianpiero LugliGi
Professor of Retail Marketing; Dean of Faculty
University of Parma
Faculty of Economics
Via Kennedy 6
43100 Parma
ITALY Prof. Rajan NataraajanRa
Torchmark Professor and Chairman
Auburn University
Department of Marketing
201 College of Business
Lowder Business Building
Auburn AL 36849-5246
USA Dr. S.P. ParasharS.
Head, Banking Center; Head, Research
Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance
PO Box 20525
Manama
BAHRAIN Dr. Satyendra SinghSa
Professor and Director, Centre for Emerging Markets
University of Winnipeg
Faculty of Business and Economics
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3B 2E9
CANADA Prof. Jorge WiseJo
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
Department of International Business
Monterrey Campus
Ave. Fundadores y Rufino Tamayo
Valle Oriente, Garza García, N.L. 66269
MEXICO
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