https://ojs.hh.se/index.php/JISIB/issue/feedJournal of Intelligence Studies in Business2023-12-24T00:15:55+00:00Andrejs Cekulsandrejs.cekuls@lu.lvOpen Journal Systems<p align="justify">JISIB is a peer-reviewed, no-fee Open Access Journal. The journal publishes articles on topics including market intelligence, marketing intelligence, strategic intelligence, business intelligence, competitive intelligence, collective intelligence, financial intelligence, scientific and technical intelligence, foresight, insight, and equivalent terms in other languages. These include “<em>l’information stratégique et de la sécurité économiques</em>” (Sisse) [previously “<em>intelligence économique"</em>] and “<em>veille</em>” in France, “<em>omvärldsanalys</em>” in Sweden and “<em>Konkurrenz-/Wettbewerbsforschung</em>” in Germany. The journal has a managerial focus as well as an applied technical focus (information systems), as these are now well-integrated into real life business intelligence solutions. By focusing on business applications the journal does not compete directly with journals that focus on library sciences or state/national/military intelligence studies. The journal only publishes articles on knowledge management and knowledge transfer in exceptional cases, as these are well developed areas with their own journals.</p> <p align="justify">JISIB occupies a niche. It currently caters to a group of scholars made up of over 200 active individuals spread around the world. It is supported by an estimated 5,000 practitioners and caters to specific conferences (<a href="http://conference.competitive-intelligence.com/">ICI</a>, <a href="http://www.atelis.org/Version_ang/evenements_colloques.htm">ECIS</a>, <a href="http://siie2011.loria.fr/">SIIE</a>, <a title="VSST" href="http://www.inist.fr/?VSST-2013-at-Inist-from-23rd-to&lang=en">VSST</a>, <a href="http://www.scip.org/">SCIP</a>, <a href="http://english.pku.edu.cn/News_Events/News/Global/7568.htm">ITICTI</a>, <a href="http://www.ebrf.fi/">EBRF</a>, ECKM, <a href="http://www.ciems.ma/aim2015/">AIM</a>) where both academics and practitioners meet regularly. These conferences produce over 300 papers annually, of which over 40 are potentially full-length, scientific articles. JISIB publishes three issues a year made up of between five and seven articles and 55+ pages.</p> <p align="justify">To strengthen the ties between business intelligence researchers and practitioners, an independent management board of practitioners has been created for the journal.</p> <p align="justify">Those interested in posting research topics and discuss the journal can do so at the <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Journal-Intelligence-Studies-in-Business-3963667?goback=%2Egna_3963667">JISIB Linkedin Group</a>. Another place to discuss topics related to the fields covered by JISIB is at <a href="http://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/">the Competitive Intelligence group at Ning</a>, which caters to more than 2,500 members.</p> <p align="justify">There are many portals for Intelligence Studies which can be accessed in any language with Google Translate. These include <a href="http://www.miniera.es/World-Class-CI/index.htm">World-Class CI</a> (in English), and <a href="http://s244543015.onlinehome.fr/ciworldwide/">CI Worldwide</a> (in French). Other journals with a similar scope include the <a href="http://www.sajim.co.za/index.php/SAJIM">South African Journal of Information Management</a> and <a href="http://www.inteligenciacompetitivarev.com.br/ojs/index.php/rev">Revista Inteligência Competitiva</a>. </p> <p align="justify">Thanks to all who are making this journal possible and have shown such patience!</p> <p> </p> <p>Sincerely Yours,</p> <p> <img src="https://ojs.hh.se/index.php/JISIB/management/settings/context//public/site/images/allison/KSSSignature.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Andrejs Cekuls</p> <p>Professor of Business Management</p> <p>Editor-in-chief, JISIB</p>https://ojs.hh.se/index.php/JISIB/article/view/1132SCIP Prague 2023 – Academic Track: What is the future direction of competitive intelligence2023-12-23T23:24:33+00:00Jonathan Calofcalof@telfer.uottawa.caAndrejs Cekulsandrejs.cekuls@lu.lv<p>The last few years have seen changes in the competitive intelligence landscape which collectively could signal a potential evolution in the thinking about the definition of the field and for academic’s new research opportunities and directions. The recent SCIP Prague conference, in particular the academic stream along with a special issue of Foresight in 2020 exemplify what is happening. This paper uses primarily the presentations that were part of the SCIP Prague 2023 academic track to examine were the field could be going and, in many ways, represents a call to all academics in CI and related fields about emerging opportunities.</p>2023-12-24T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Journal of Intelligence Studies in Businesshttps://ojs.hh.se/index.php/JISIB/article/view/1133Competitive Intelligence and International Business Development Strategies for Multinational Enterprises in Conflict Zones: A Study of the Fast-Food Industry During the Russia-Ukraine Conflict2023-12-23T23:34:56+00:00Luis Madureiralmadureira@novaims.unl.ptIuliia Sergeenkolmadureira@novaims.unl.ptSergei Zaimeko lmadureira@novaims.unl.pt<p>This study delves into the pivotal role of Competitive Intelligence (CI) in shaping International Business Development (IBD) strategies for multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in the fast-food industry amidst the geopolitical turbulence of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It addresses a critical gap in existing research by examining how CI influences strategic decision-making in conflict-affected zones. The research is anchored on the premise that traditional IBD frameworks exhibit limitations when applied to unstable geopolitical contexts, necessitating a nuanced understanding of the interplay between CI and IBD in such environments. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study integrates a comprehensive literature review with case studies and empirical data analysis. It particularly leverages the Competitive Intelligence Funnel framework to assess both external and internal business factors that influence strategic decisions. This methodology facilitates a holistic examination of the strategic manoeuvres of prominent fast-food corporations, including McDonald’s, YUM! Brands, and Subway, in response to the conflict. The findings reveal that these MNEs employed adaptive strategies in various domains such as marketing, supply chain management, corporate social responsibility, and investment decisions. Notably, the study uncovers a significant reliance on real-time geopolitical analysis and ethical considerations in strategy formulation, underscoring the limitations of conventional IBD models in conflict scenarios. Conclusively, the research posits that existing IBD frameworks require integration with real-time geopolitical insights and ethical considerations to be effective in conflict zones. This study contributes to the academic discourse by highlighting the indispensability of CI in the strategic planning of MNEs in volatile environments. It provides a novel perspective on the dynamic relationship between CI and IBD strategies, offering valuable insights for both scholars and practitioners in the realms of international business and strategic management.</p>2023-12-24T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Journal of Intelligence Studies in Businesshttps://ojs.hh.se/index.php/JISIB/article/view/1134The Effect of Market Intelligence on Marketing Mix Decision Making: a Case Study of the Ethiopian Brewery Industry2023-12-23T23:51:10+00:00Tekalign Yalew Shita61348406@mylife.unisa.ac.zaNisha Sewdass sewdan@unisa.ac.za<p><strong>Purpose–</strong> The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of market intelligence on marketing mix decision making in the Ethiopian brewery industry.</p> <p><strong>Design</strong>– Data were collected by online questionnaire from 317 respondents from the Ethiopian brewery industry and the study applied a mono-quantitative approach with cross-sectional research design. Market intelligence is represented by 5 constructs: source of data, data storage, data processing, data analysis and intelligence dissemination. On the other hand, marketing mix decision is represented by product, price, place and promotion decisions. Thus, the study has examined the simultaneous effects of market intelligence constructs on marketing mix decision constructs by performing structural equation modelling (SEM).</p> <p><strong>Findings -</strong> The SEM result reveals that the effect of market intelligence on marketing mix decision making is both positive and significant. Particularly, the effect of market intelligence on product, price, place and promotion decision making were both positive and significant. Hence, market intelligence plays a crucial role in the marketing mix decision making.</p> <p><strong>Practical implications–</strong>The findings suggested that market intelligence is an essential tool to make marketing mix decisions. Furthermore, beer manufacturing businesses can benefit from this study by focusing on market intelligence to make quality marketing decisions such as product, price, place and promotion decisions.</p> <p><strong>Originality -</strong>This paper contributes to theory by confirming the importance of market intelligence to make marketing mix decisions. The study made a methodological contribution by simultaneously examining the effect of each market intelligence construct with each marketing decision construct using SEM model.</p>2023-12-24T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Journal of Intelligence Studies in Businesshttps://ojs.hh.se/index.php/JISIB/article/view/1135Exploring competitive intelligence practices to enhance growth of the agro-processors in Limpopo Province2023-12-23T23:58:06+00:00Jethro Chinyavada47235926@mylife.unisa.ac.zaNisha Sewdass sewdan@unisa.ac.za<p>In order to improve the growth prospects for agro-processors, this article explores the realm of competitive intelligence practices within the agro-processing sector in Limpopo Province, South Africa. This study was inspired by the province's abundant agricultural resources, which have the potential to stimulate the growth of the agro-processing industry. Despite having a wealth of resources for value addition, the Limpopo Province has difficulties as seen by its high unemployment rates and relatively low economic growth when compared to other South African provinces. One of the main causes of this gap is the lack of growth in the agro-processing industry. To promote the development of agro-processors, the research paper focused on exploring competitive intelligence practices that are being used by the agro-processing industry in Limpopo Province and to determine the role of competitive intelligence in strategising and decision-making in the agricultural industry. The study aimed to provide strategy enhancement and decision-making optimisation within agro-processing enterprises operating in the Limpopo Province. </p> <p>This study was qualitative in nature and adopted an exploratory design as well as utilising a multi-case strategy. Data was collected from eight agro-processing subsectors in Limpopo Province. Semi-structured web-based questionnaires and open-ended telephone interviews were used as data collection instruments. The study was cross-sectional in nature whereby data was collected once and over a short period of two (2) months. The research’s target population was 130 agro-processors registered under the Sub-Directorate Agro-Processing and Value Addition Services within the Agribusiness Support and Development Directorate of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The study sample comprised of twenty CEOs and twenty managers, selected through non-probability purposive sampling. CEOs responded to web-based questionnaires, while managers participated in telephone interviews. The primary data gathered underwent thematic analysis, facilitated by Atlas.ti version 28 windows computer software, which aided in data coding. The result of this research provides a thorough review of competitive intelligence practices and their functions in the agro-processing sector. The findings emphasised the various strategies used by agro-processors to successfully navigate a competitive market, and they show the significance of obtaining and applying competitive intelligence to guide strategic choices and increase growth.</p>2023-12-24T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Journal of Intelligence Studies in Businesshttps://ojs.hh.se/index.php/JISIB/article/view/1136Ameliorating effect of competitive intelligence on SME innovativeness in emerging economies2023-12-24T00:06:51+00:00Kagiso Mashegomashek@unisa.ac.zaNisha Sewdass sewdan@unisa.ac.za<p>For many years SMEs growth and survival in emerging economies depended on resources deployment including financial, skills, infrastructure etc. Such resources are undoubtedly important, but insufficient. The increase and heightened competition in the market requires innovativeness in SMEs. However, innovativeness is unthinkable without the consideration of competition information. Along with these efforts, SMEs could infuse competitive intelligence to ameliorate its innovativeness. The aim of this study was to investigate how can competitive intelligence ameliorate innovativeness of SMEs in emerging economies. An exploratory, interpretivism, and qualitative design was followed to collect data via semi-structured interviews from SMEs in an emerging economy, South Africa. The findings enlighten on how SMEs in an emerging economy use competitive intelligence to ameliorate its innovativeness, and a model of innovativeness in SMEs is proposed. Practical implications are made to key stakeholders and future research directions are offered.</p>2023-12-24T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business