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on Economics of Strategic Management |
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Issue of 2024‒05‒13
twelve papers chosen by João José de Matos Ferreira, Universidade da Beira Interior |
| By: | Leogrande, Angelo |
| Abstract: | In the following article I analyze the determinants of regular internet users in the Italian regions. The data is analyzed both in terms of static analysis and also through the application of the k-Means algorithm optimized with the Elbow method. Subsequently, an econometric model is presented for estimating regular internet users in the Italian regions based on variables that reflect the state of technological innovation and digital culture. The results are analyzed and discussed in light of the implications that digitalisation has for triggering economic growth. |
| Keywords: | Innovation, Innovation and Invention, Management of Technological Innovation and R&D, Technological Change, Intellectual Property and Intellectual Capital |
| JEL: | O30 O31 O32 O33 O34 |
| Date: | 2024–04–02 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:120612&r=cse |
| By: | Nisa Nurul Hikmah ("Management Department, BINUS Business School Master Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta-Indonesia 10270" Author-2-Name: Diva Intan Pertiwi Author-2-Workplace-Name: "Management Department, BINUS Business School Master Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta-Indonesia 10270 " Author-3-Name: Veronika Gabriella Harianja Author-3-Workplace-Name: "Management Department, BINUS Business School Master Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta-Indonesia 10270 " Author-4-Name: Abdul Rohman Author-4-Workplace-Name: "Management Department, BINUS Business School Master Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta-Indonesia 10270 " Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | " Objective - This research was motivated by data from the Indonesian Entrepreneurs Association (IWAPI), which revealed a significant majority of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (98%) among its 30, 000 members. Methodology/Technique - Previous studies on women entrepreneurs' performance had limitations regarding variables and sectors. Therefore, this study analyzed various factors and sectors that impacted women entrepreneurs in the Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi) region. Finding - This study invented novelty, including new knowledge related to variables that affect women entrepreneur performance, especially in the MSMEs sector with a wider area. This study was quantitative research with 246 respondents and was analyzed using SmartPLS Software. The results found that while leadership had some influence on innovative work behavior and women entrepreneurs' performance, the significance was limited. Novelty - Additionally, training and development significantly impacted both innovative work behavior and women entrepreneurs' performance, with the latter being mediated by the former. Ultimately, innovative work behavior significantly influenced women entrepreneurs' performance. Type of Paper - Empirical" |
| Keywords: | Entrepreneurs, Women Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Training and Development, Innovative Work Behavior. |
| JEL: | D83 D89 |
| Date: | 2024–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr644&r=cse |
| By: | Arrighetti, Alessandro; Costa, Stefano; De Santis, Stefano; Landini, Fabio |
| Abstract: | The drivers of firm success in hyper-competitive markets have received growing attention by economic and management scholars. While earlier works paid particular attention to the analysis of firm strategic positioning in markets, most recent approaches emphasized the importance of internal capabilities. This paper combines these two views in a unified approach through a new conceptual construct, strategic dynamism, that we consider as “antecedent” of performance and “descendant” of capabilities. By using a large and unique survey carried out by the Italian Institute of Statistics we document that a) strategic dynamism explains performance differentials among firms, as captured by labor productivity growth and b) internal capabilities, measured as organizational and personnel capabilities, are important drivers of strategic dynamism. Managerial and policy implications are discussed. |
| Keywords: | strategy, capabilities, performance, , organizational capability, personnel capability |
| JEL: | D21 D22 J24 |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:esprep:289628&r=cse |
| By: | KOUAKOU, Dorgyles C.M.; SZEGO, Eva |
| Abstract: | This paper employs graph theory to assess the extent of integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within defense activities and investigates how the performance of the national innovation system (NIS) influences this integration. The analysis utilizes data from 33 countries with defense industries, observed from 1990 to 2020. Empirical findings indicate that the United States (U.S.) leads globally, with a significant gap between the U.S. and other countries. NIS performance increases the level of integration of AI technologies in defense activities, suggesting that policies aimed at strengthening NIS performance should have positive externalities on defense activities in terms of integrating AI technologies. Technological diversification, knowledge localization, and originality are key dimensions of NIS performance that significantly enhance the integration of AI technologies within defense activities. They exhibit similar average marginal effects, suggesting comparable impacts. The cycle time of technologies has an inverted-U shaped relationship with the level of integration. |
| Keywords: | Integration of AI technologies; Defense activities; National innovation system |
| JEL: | L64 O31 O34 O38 |
| Date: | 2024–04–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:120617&r=cse |
| By: | Leogrande, Angelo |
| Abstract: | in the following article I analyze the trend of cultural and creative employment in the Italian regions between 2004 and 2022 through the use of ISTAT-BES data. After presenting a static analysis, I also present the results of the clustering analysis aimed at identifying groupings between Italian regions. Subsequently, an econometric model is proposed for estimating the value of cultural and creative employment in the Italian regions. Finally, I compare various machine learning models for predicting the value of cultural and creative employment. The results are critically discussed through an economic policy analysis. |
| Keywords: | ovation, Innovation and Invention, Management of Technological Innovation and R&D, Technological Change, Intellectual Property and Intellectual Capital |
| JEL: | O30 O31 O32 O33 O34 |
| Date: | 2024–02 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:120603&r=cse |
| By: | J. Lu Jin; L. Wang (Audencia Business School) |
| Abstract: | Using the exploitation-exploration framework to conceptualize international joint ventures (IJVs)' innovation strategy, this study develops a contingent governance view to posit that the effectiveness of exploitative and explorative innovation strategies depends critically on the governance mechanisms between IJV partners. Based on empirical analyses of 187 IJVs in China, our results reveal that explorative innovation strategy generates a greater positive effect on IJV new product performance than exploitative innovation strategy. Furthermore, exploitative innovation strategy has a positive impact on IJV new product performance at high levels of contractual governance but has a negative effect at high levels of relational governance. In contrast, explorative innovation strategy contributes more to IJV new product performance at high levels of relational governance but shows a negative effect at high levels of contractual governance. This study offers important implications for IJVs to better design and manage their innovation strategies. |
| Keywords: | Innovation strategy, International joint venture, Exploitation, Exploration, Contractual governance, Relational governance |
| Date: | 2024–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04538031&r=cse |
| By: | Eri Dwi Wibawa (PT Hutama Karya (Persero), Jakarta, Indonesia Author-2-Name: G. Aji Sentosa Author-2-Workplace-Name: "PT Hutama Karya (Persero), Jakarta, Indonesia " Author-3-Name: Rizky Agung Saputra Author-3-Workplace-Name: "PT Hutama Karya (Persero), Jakarta, Indonesia " Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | " Objective - In accordance with the direction of the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (MSOE), the Indonesia Infrastructure Research & Innovation Institute (I2RI), which has 10 BUMN members, has collaborated in developing research in the infrastructure sector. With different strategies and industrial backgrounds, they have opportunities and challenges to develop research that is beneficial to the common interest. Knowledge of existing challenges is required, using the gap analysis method of business size, management commitment, research & funding schemes, and research and innovation progress and achievements. Methodology - Identification of gaps is carried out by collecting and comparing data on revenue, assets, management commitment documents, research schemes, and funding, research units, business processes, core competencies, joint research programs, as well as technology adoption that each I2RI member has carried out, and also data on infrastructure market potential. Findings - It was found that all I2RI member companies still have gaps in terms of business size (revenue and assets), management commitment, technology mastery, and research and innovation capabilities. Apart from gaps, opportunities were also found in the supply chain circle and national infrastructure market that they could exploit. Novelty - This gap can be closed by being led by members who have financial stability and mature research collaboration & funding experience. Increased commitment is also needed to share knowledge and technology to equalize the understanding and maturity of all members. Type of Paper - Empirical" |
| Keywords: | Gap Analysis; Research; Innovation; Collaboration; Challenges; Infrastructure. |
| JEL: | O31 H79 P13 |
| Date: | 2024–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jber243&r=cse |
| By: | BOLE Domen; GALABOVA Lidia; HALEY Christopher; KOKOROTSIKOS Paris; MATANOVAC-VUČKOVIĆ Romana; RIZZUTO Carlo; TAYLOR Stephen; VLADUT Gabriel; ZAMBELLI Mauro |
| Abstract: | With a view to maximise the impact of EU Cohesion Policy and RRP investments in the field of Research and Innovation (R&I) in Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania, this report provides a strategic evaluation of the three countries’ Technology Transfer systems with concrete recommendations for enhancing academia-industry collaboration and research commercialisation. The report aims to help Bulgaria, Croatia, and Romania to build up effective Research and Innovation (R&I) systems, in particular through the strengthening of Technology Transfer (TT) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The report is the result of extensive research, primarily interviews and consultations with approximately 100 stakeholders, the majority of which from academia (Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) at Universities and Research Institutes) and government authorities (ministries; agencies at national and, where relevant, regional level), as well as some industry representatives, cluster associations and other innovation-focused stakeholders (science and technology parks, incubators, accelerators) from the three countries at focus. The interviews were conducted in the second half of 2022 and first half of 2023. This study presents a country-by-country analysis of the technology transfer landscape; regulatory frameworks, skills-capacities-capabilities; academia-industry collaboration dynamics; financing instruments and mechanisms; patenting of academic inventions, among others. The targeted findings and recommendations contained in the three country-focused chapters are followed by two horizontally-applicable chapters on Financing mechanism and capacity building activities; and TT Tools and IP Guidelines, which have a relevance to and could benefit all three countries. The work was commissioned by DG REGIO to the Joint Research Centre, which coordinated and directed the group of independent experts that authored the present report. |
| Date: | 2024–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc136807&r=cse |
| By: | Richard A. L. Jones (The University of Manchester) |
| Keywords: | Productivity, firm-level |
| Date: | 2023–11 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:anj:ppaper:021&r=cse |
| By: | Dietlmeier, Simon Frederic; Urmetzer, Florian |
| Abstract: | Theories of ecosystems in economic or business research are rarely considered from a perspective, in which these network constructs of inter-organisational relationships are influenced by policy initiatives and instruments – not just individual efforts of actors from within the ecosystem. In the geoeconomic context, the concept of “technological sovereignty” has been proposed as a framework for innovation policy, which could be a legitimate political objective if higher prosperity can be achieved. The research combines conceptual and empirical research on “policy-driven industrial ecosystems” that are embedded in such a competitive geoeconomic environment. A central thesis was developed from the synthesis of either concepts, suggesting that industrial ecosystems can be driven by policy and government interventions in a polity to achieve greater technological sovereignty. The dissertation topic thus aims to fill a research gap at the intersection of the fields strategic management, public policy, and international relations. |
| Keywords: | Ecosystem, Policy, Industry, Technology, Sovereignty |
| JEL: | A20 B00 E32 F5 H7 P5 Y4 |
| Date: | 2023–11–24 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:120558&r=cse |
| By: | Dietlmeier, Simon Frederic; Urmetzer, Florian |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this research is the development of theory on how industrial ecosystems can be driven by policy and government interventions, especially when motivated by the pursuit of “technological sovereignty” as political objective. Theoretical foundation of the research forms a literature review, which summarizes the existing prior research on how inter-organisational relationships, with ecosystems at its core, are affected by policy measures and government interventions. “Technological sovereignty” is introduced as concept, and the role of network constructs at the inter-organisational level as the driving force behind value co-creation developments is explored. There are industrial network activities between companies identified, such as ecosystems, value chains and platforms, which can be supported and promoted by policy initiatives in the areas of industrial, innovation and technology policy. Such approaches potentially increase a country’s technological sovereignty and might ultimately lead to greater prosperity. |
| Keywords: | Review, Network, Value, Ecosystem, Sovereignty |
| JEL: | A1 A12 E26 H83 I28 L14 Y4 |
| Date: | 2023–11–24 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:120559&r=cse |
| By: | Heyen, Nils B.; Zenker, Andrea; Aichinger, Heike; Bratan, Tanja; Kaufmann, Tanja; Schnabl, Esther |
| Abstract: | For more than a decade, advocates of both green growth and degrowth have argued about the role of economic growth for the transformation towards a societal system that ensures social well-being on a global scale without transgressing planetary boundaries. Given that such a transformation needs innovations of various kinds, this article explores the question of how dependent innovation is on economic growth and what effects a potential long-term economic stagnation or decline may have on innovation processes and systems. We approach the subject from different angles using mixed methods. First, we present a quantitative analysis of the linkages between economic growth and innovation activities on a sectoral level, based on data of the Community Innovation Survey (CIS) for Germany. Here, we find two sectors (petroleum and advertising industries) showing negative growth rates but still a higher than average share of innovative enterprises. Subsequently, we present an in-depth qualitative case study of the international pharmaceutical sector, which allows us to include a qualitative evaluation dimension. Here, we investigate different innovation approaches and find that both the amount of capital needed to finance research and development activities and the added health benefit of novel drugs vary greatly. We finally conclude that economic growth is not a necessary condition for all kinds of innovation and reflect on some implications for innovation policy. If in a post-growth era financial resources are limited, a shift to less capital-intensive types of innovation and a concentration on innovations which address prioritised societal or ecological needs seem feasible. |
| Keywords: | (in)dependency, innovation, economic growth |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:fisidp:289610&r=cse |