Analysing linkages between strategy, performance, management structure and culture in the Spanish fresh produce industry

García Martínez, M.; Poole, Nigel

Abstract

This article reports the results of an industry-level study that seeks to identify empirical regularities between firm strategy, management style, organisational structure and performance in the Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable (fresh produce) industry using strategic group analysis. Groups were formed from key dimensions reflecting firms’ strategic orientations. Performance levels did not differ systematically between strategic groups, but performance was found to be influenced by the alignment between entrepreneurial culture and organisational structure. A move towards greater flexibility and/or adopting an entrepreneurial style are both likely to contribute to an improvement in the overall performance of the firm.

Citation

García Martínez, M., & Poole, N. (2004). Analysing linkages between strategy, performance, management structure and culture in the Spanish fresh produce industry. The international food and agribusiness management review, 7(4), 16-39

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2004
• Deposit Date: Jan 23, 2009
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 10, 2025
• Print ISSN: 1096-7508
• Electronic ISSN: 1559-2448
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 7
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 16-39
• Keywords: strategic group analysisSpainperformance