Gumus, SeferApak, Sudi2024-03-132024-03-1320111877-0428https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.09.026https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12662/33227th International Strategic Management Conference -- JUN 30-JUL 02, 2011 -- Paris, FRANCEGrowth emerges as an inevitable necessity especially under the contemporary economic conditions. The results aimed by merger, acquisition and joint venture are not merger, acquisition and joint venture but growth, staying power and competitive advantage. This study introduces the basic suggestions for the enterprises to achieve business success and to acquire growth, staying power and competitive advantage. It is underlined that in order to achieve these goals, the enterprises should analyze their corporate and financial structures and settle their strategies in line with the results of the analyses. (C) 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility 7th International Strategic Management Conferenceeninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessStrategic alliancessynergymergeracquisitionjoint venturefranchisingoutsourcingConference Object10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.09.0262-s2.0-81055140851N/A24WOS:000299617400061N/A