The Organization
Company Websites
Companies often provide valuable information online, including annual reports, sustainability reports, press releases, etc. . Look for:
Investors
Investor Relations
About
Company
Sustainability
These links are usually at the very top or very bottom of the company's home page
Databases
What if I Can't Find Anything?
ABI/INFORM, Business Source Premier, or Access World News are all good places to search for these types of sources
Organizational Structure
Databases
Helpful Reading
Organizational Strategy
Where is the Strategy Hiding?
Sometimes a company's strategy is easily found in an annual report, a strategic plan, or shareholder brochures. When it isn't that easy information about a company's strategy can be found in:
What if I can't find anything!
Sometimes for small, private companies it can be very hard to find this information, especially if the business doesn't have a stated strategy.
Internal Environment
Company Information and Websites
Use the resources under "The Organization" to locate internal documents.
Can I contact the company?
Yes! However, if you are contacting a company that you have no relation with:
Public vs. Private
Public companies are required to disclose certain information that can make this topic easier. Private companies are not required to disclose. To locate information on private companies:
External Environment
Databases
Web Resources
Depending on your industry there may be governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGO), or trade websites that will help. For example:
Reach out to your librarian for help identifying these types of sources for your specific industry.
Alternatives and Issues