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on Economics of Strategic Management |
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Issue of 2025–03–31
six papers chosen by João José de Matos Ferreira, Universidade da Beira Interior |
| By: | Kane, Aboubacry |
| Abstract: | The objective of this study was to profile innovative companies and to examine the link between innovation and productivity in manufacturing firms in Senegal. It considered the interaction between various forms of innovation. Using a descriptive analysis of variance (ANOVA) approach and multivariate regression, the study found that although Senegal had a satisfactory level of technology adoption, an innovation deficit remained in the industrial sector, notably in research and development (R&D) activities. The study established that larger enterprises and firms that export their products are the most innovative. However, no significant relationship was found between the gender of the manager of the firm and the adoption of various forms of innovation. Furthermore, our results demonstrate that the choice to adopt innovation in an organization is positively related to improved labour productivity. Regarding the other types of innovation, no association was found. Our results suggest the need to develop strategies that integrate innovation in industrial policy to facilitate its adoption. They also suggest the need to undertake regular surveys of innovation in firms to better understand market trends, identify their strengths and weaknesses and facilitate decision making in terms of innovation. |
| Date: | 2024–04–11 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aer:wpaper:9446999f-c9ea-4a50-b7a7-f0e54941636d |
| By: | Kane, Aboubacry |
| Abstract: | The objective of this study was to profile innovative companies and to examine the link between innovation and productivity in manufacturing firms in Senegal. It took into account the interaction between various forms of innovation. Using a descriptive analysis of variance (ANOVA) approach and multivariate regression, the study found that although Senegal had a satisfactory level of technology adoption, an innovation deficit remained in the industrial sector, notably in research and development (R&D) activities. The study established that larger enterprises and firms that export their products are the most innovative. However, no significant relationship was found between the gender of the manager of the firm and the adoption of various forms of innovation. Furthermore, our results demonstrate that the choice to adopt innovation in an organization is positively related to improved labour productivity. In regard to the other types of innovation, no association was found. Our results suggest the need to develop strategies that integrate innovation in industrial policy in order to facilitate its adoption. They also suggest the need to undertake regular surveys of innovation in firms so as to better understand market trends, identify their strengths and weaknesses and facilitate decision making in terms of innovation. |
| Date: | 2024–05–13 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aer:wpaper:6f9bd06e-8c2b-4c63-92ef-8becf43a1c38 |
| By: | Rohmani, Cholil |
| Abstract: | This comprehensive review explores the intricate interplay between marketing strategies, smart city development, and information systems in contemporary urban contexts. The study addresses the evolving landscape of urbanization, where traditional marketing approaches integrate with cutting-edge technologies within smart city initiatives. The primary aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationships among these three dimensions and their impact on sustainable urban development. A systematic literature review methodology is employed, encompassing databases such as PubMed, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, and JSTOR. The results highlight the dynamic evolution of marketing strategies within smart cities, the role of information systems as catalysts for innovation, and the challenges and opportunities associated with this interplay. The review contributes novel insights by identifying gaps in current knowledge, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder collaboration, ethical considerations, and the need for inclusive and culturally sensitive marketing strategies in the realm of smart city development. |
| Date: | 2023–12–06 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:8enru_v1 |
| By: | Darmasetiawan, Noviaty Kresna; Rianawati, Andri; Hadi, Faizal Susilo |
| Abstract: | The extraordinary sea potential is owned by the City of Bitung, North Sulawesi, both from fisheries and tourism. This potential is well known to foreign countries, so it has the opportunity to become the flagship of the blue economy in Indonesia. This paper explores the role of collaboration strategy (CS) theory and resource-based view (RBV), which are the basis for formulating and creating competitive advantage to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. The type of research used was a qualitative research approach; the data collection was conducted through focus group discussion methods and in-depth interviews with stakeholders of entrepreneurs who engaged in the fisheries sector, marine tourism, government, and academics. The collaboration strategy theory is poised to play a crucial role in managing marine resources in Indonesia, particularly as the nation focuses on its blue economy flagship to gain a competitive advantage for sustainable development. This is especially evident in enhancing knowledge acquisition, which is essential for improving knowledge-based products among cluster members in the blue ocean economy. This research explores the contributions of the collaboration strategy and the resource-based view to the primary strategy in blue economy management, aiming to attain a sustainable competitive advantage. |
| Date: | 2023–12–10 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:w7v2e_v1 |
| By: | Okumu, Ibrahim Mike; Nathan, Sunday; Bbaale, Edward |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the moderating role of the business environment in the relationship between the gender of the top manager and firm performance (measured as sales per employee), and whether female-managed firms perform better the higher the proportion of female employees in the firm. The paper uses World Bank Enterprise Survey data of 14, 561 firms from 29 African countries collected between 2010 and 2016. The descriptive analysis reveals significant variation in the performance and experience of business environment constraints that disadvantage female-managed firms. Controlling for potential endogeneity POLICY BRIEF Gender and Firm Performance in Africa: Does the Business Environment Play a Moderating Role? Ibrahim Mike Okumu, Sunday Nathan and Edward Bbaale October 2023 / No.799 2 Policy Brief No.799 and country fixed effects, we show that female-managed firms are associated with lower performance compared to male-managed firms. Electricity outages, informal competition, and corruption account for the performance gap between female and male-managed firms. However, we show that large female-managed firms perform better than male-managed large firms. Overall, the results imply that strengthening Africas business environment is central to closing the performance gap between male and female managers. |
| Date: | 2024–04–10 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aer:wpaper:0c596f70-cbbc-4b74-8c87-0fe515852400 |
| By: | Taiwo, Shakirudeen; Olofin, Sodik |
| Abstract: | The emerging trend of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Nigeria is diverging in favour of technology, ICT, and manufacturing, which are becoming more sensitive for the evolution of the labour force. With the low levels of technology advancement, skill accumulation, and human capital stock in developing countries, and Nigeria especially, FDI inflows have been identified as major sources of technology, managerial, and technical know-how spillover to developing countries. The accruing knowledge spillover effects of FDI inflows are critical for human capital development to propel technological progress and sustainable economic growth. Therefore, this study investigated the impacts of FDI on human capital and the economic prospects of workers in Nigerias manufacturing and ICT sectors and highlighted the country specific conditions needed to adequately internalize FDI spillover effects on Nigeria's human capital. This study's data analysis is based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches. The findings revealed that FDI inflows impact human capital development in Nigeria. Meanwhile, the kind of FDI inflows, the measure of human capital development and the sector matter in the relationship, as aggregated analysis yields little knowledge benefit. Specifically, this study revealed that all the types of FDI, except merger and acquisition, have varying impacts on the components of human capital development, while efficiency-seeking FDI is the most important. The policy implication from this study re-emphasizes the need for further improvement in the regulatory environment, general ease of doing business and incentive management. |
| Date: | 2024–08–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aer:wpaper:2ddedcc0-a133-481b-9807-7da093a085d0 |