Mapping the influence of Ansoff's corporate strategy

Župič, Ivan (avtor), Čater, Tomaž (avtor), Caputo, Andrea (avtor), Uršič, Dejan (avtor)

This paper conducts a systematic, data-driven analysis of H. Igor Ansoff's enduring impact on strategic management scholarship. Despite Ansoff's recognition as the “father of strategic management” and the continued relevance of his frameworks—including the Ansoff matrix, weak signals analysis, and strategic thrust—a comprehensive understanding of his influence remains incomplete. While previous research has documented the adoption of his concepts, few studies have empirically examined how his theories have influenced subsequent literature or been critiqued over time. We address these shortcomings through topic modeling, citation context analysis, and historiography applied to Web of Science publications citing Ansoff's Corporate Strategy (1965–2024). Our methodology identifies which concepts are most frequently referenced, whether citations are substantial or peripheral, and how the literature developed over time. This empirical approach reveals thematic developments in Ansoff-related research, highlights underexplored theoretical elements, and demonstrates how his frameworks continue to shape contemporary strategic thinking. The findings contribute to understanding how classical strategic management theories maintain relevance in today's business landscape.

• Jezik: Angleški jezik
• Ključne besede: Ansoff matrix, citation context analysis, corporate strategy, H. igor ansoff, historiography, strategic management
• Vrsta gradiva: Članek v reviji
• Tipologija: 1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
• Organizacija: EF - Ekonomska fakulteta
• Status publikacije: V tisku
• Različica publikacije: Objavljena publikacija
• Leto izida: 2025
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-179694
• UDK: 005.3
• ISSN pri članku: 1086-1718
• DOI: 10.1002/jsc.70023
• COBISS.SI-ID: 253189891
• Datum objave v RUL: 20.02.2026

Gradivo je del revije

• Naslov: Strategic change
• Skrajšan naslov: Strateg. change
• Založnik: Wiley
• ISSN: 1086-1718
• COBISS.SI-ID: 512083225

Licence

• Licenca: CC BY 4.0, Creative Commons Priznanje avtorstva 4.0 Mednarodna
• Povezava: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.sl
• Opis: To je standardna licenca Creative Commons, ki daje uporabnikom največ možnosti za nadaljnjo uporabo dela, pri čemer morajo navesti avtorja.

Sekundarni jezik

• Jezik: Slovenski jezik
• Ključne besede: korporacije, management, poslovna strategija, corporations, management, business strategy

Projekti

• Financer: ARIS - Javna agencija za znanstvenoraziskovalno in inovacijsko dejavnost Republike Slovenije
• Številka projekta: P5-0128
• Naslov: Izzivi vključujočega in trajnostnega razvoja v prevladujoči paradigmi ekonomskih in poslovnih znanosti