The best operators will use either managed or selected profiles to best match the situation at the time and stay alert to changing circumstances.
In Europe, at busy airports, there is little option other than to use selected guidance because that's what is needed in a heavily radar controlled environment.
Using V/S and a selected speed profile to give something like 210kts at 12nm, LOC intercept at F1, 180 (ish)kts til 8-10nm, 160kts til 4nm and stable by 1000' will fit the bill on most occasions.
The rest is airmanship!