JISIB-vol-12_Nr-1(2022) (3).pdf


Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business 
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2022) 
Open Access: Freely available at: https://ojs.hh.se/

pp. 4–5

Expand the scope of competitive intelligence

In today’s fast-paced business environment, having a strong understanding of the competitive land-
scape is more important than ever. As the old saying goes, “knowledge is power,” and this is espe-
cially true when it comes to staying ahead of the competition.

Competitive intelligence is the process of gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information 
about the products, services, and strategies of a company’s competitors in order to gain a strategic 
advantage. It involves studying the strengths and weaknesses of competitors, as well as trends and 
developments in the industry, in order to inform business decisions and strategies.

The scope of competitive intelligence is broad, and can include a wide range of activities and 
sources of information. Some common sources of competitive intelligence include public information, 
such as company websites, press releases, and industry reports, as well as private information, such 
as sales data, market research, and customer feedback.

that can be gained in shaping the environment in which organizations operate.
Competitive intelligence can also be a valuable tool in the development of a company’s strategic 

plans and decision-making processes. By providing a comprehensive view of the market and the 
competition, competitive intelligence can help a company to make more informed decisions about 
where to allocate its resources and how to position itself for success.

Recent research shows that competitive intelligence is beginning to cover an ever wider range. 

Source: Web of Science (14.12.2022)

EDITOR’S NOTE VOL 12. NO. 1 (2022)



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In this issue, the authors propose to consider various aspects related to the work environment, 
e.g. Emotional intelligence, emotional labor, work stress and burnout.

the impact of which can be seen in different ways. The study was conducted to analyze the situation 
and identify approaches to reduce fraud.

A number of studies have been conducted on knowledge management as one of the ways to 
increase the level of work performance and support the entrepreneurial orientation of companies. 
By referring to the company’s goal, customers, entrepreneurial orientation can modify and innovate 

Another study was conducted on the impact of information and communication technology on 
new product competitive advantage and new product vision through the partial mediating role of 
organizational learning capability.

decision making and understanding of ICT behavioral approaches and business model innovations.
I would like to especially thank the authors for their contributions to this issue of JISIB.

On behalf of the Editorial Board,

Prof. Dr. Andrejs Cekuls
University of Latvia, Latvia
Editor-in-chief, JISIB