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on Economics of Strategic Management |
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Issue of 2025–01–06
nine papers chosen by João José de Matos Ferreira, Universidade da Beira Interior |
| By: | Ali-Yrkkö, Jyrki; Pajarinen, Mika; Ylhäinen, Ilkka |
| Abstract: | Abstract This study examines the outcomes of firms’ innovation cooperation activities. Using data from the Community Innovation Survey (CIS), we analyze Finnish-owned and foreign-owned firms operating in Finland. Our findings suggest a positive relationship between in-house R&D and innovation outcomes. However, the relationship between innovation cooperation and innovation outcomes appears more complex and varies by the type of cooperation. Specifically, for product innovation, the link between innovation cooperation and innovation outcomes seems to be limited for both domestic and foreign firms. |
| Keywords: | Innovation, R&D, Research, Development, Foreign, Domestic, Ownership |
| JEL: | F23 O3 |
| Date: | 2024–11–27 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:rif:report:153 |
| By: | Quimba, Francis Mark A.; Barral, Mark Anthony A.; Andrada, Abigail E. |
| Abstract: | The paper examines the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the agribusiness innovation ecosystem in Central Visayas, Philippines, underlining their contributions, the challenges they face, and the opportunities available. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research reveals that HEIs serve as knowledge sharers and collaborators within the ecosystem. Their impact, however, is limited by inadequate funding and a lack of entrepreneurial engagement, among other factors. The agribusiness innovation ecosystem is perceived by stakeholders as a nascent yet growing industry, with potential for significant economic contributions. The study further identifies areas for improvement, such as policy enhancement, deeper collaboration and engagement, and supportive intellectual property frameworks. The paper recommends strengthening HEI involvement in agribusiness innovation to boost their role in driving regional economic growth and in addressing emerging issues like climate change and food security. Comments on this paper are welcome within 60 days from the date of posting. Email publications@pids.gov.ph. |
| Keywords: | agribusiness;agribusiness innovation ecosystem;capacity building;entrepreneurship;food security;higher education institutions;intellectual property;knowledge sharing;regional development;research and development;sustainable agriculture |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:phd:dpaper:dp_2024-25 |
| By: | Leogrande, Angelo; Drago, Carlo; Mallardi, Giulio; Costantiello, Alberto; Magaletti, Nicola |
| Abstract: | This article focuses on the propensity to patent across Italian regions, considering data from ISTAT-BES between 2004 and 2019 to contribute to analyzing regional gaps and determinants of innovative performances. Results show how the North-South gap in innovative performance has persisted over time, confirming the relevance of research intensity, digital infrastructure, and cultural employment on patenting activity. These relations have been analyzed using the panel data econometric model. It allows singling out crucial positive drivers like R&D investment or strongly negative factors, such as limited mobility of graduates. More precisely, given the novelty of approaches applied in the used model, the following contributions are represented: first, the fine grain of regional differentiation, from which the sub-national innovation system will be observed. It also puts forward a set of actionable policy recommendations that would contribute to more substantial inclusive innovation, particularly emphasizing less-performing regions. By focusing on such dynamics, this study will indirectly address how regional characteristics and policies shape innovation and technological competitiveness in Italy. Therefore, it contributes to the debate on regional systems of innovation and their possible role in economic development in Europe since the economic, institutional, and technological conditions are differentiated between various areas in Italy. |
| Date: | 2024–12–27 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:nftv3 |
| By: | Siddharth, L.; Luo, Jianxi |
| Abstract: | Design and innovation processes primarily generate knowledge upon retrieving and synthesising knowledge of existing artefacts. Understanding the basis of knowledge governing these processes is essential for theoretical and practical advances, especially with the growing inclusion of Large-Language Models (LLMs) and their generative capabilities to support knowledge-intensive tasks. In this research, we analyse a large, stratified sample of patented artefact descriptions spanning the total technology space. Upon representing these descriptions as knowledge graphs, i.e., collections of entities and relationships, we investigate the linguistic and structural foundations through frequency distribution and motif discovery approaches. From the linguistic perspective, we identify the generalisable syntaxes that show how most entities and relationships are constructed at the term level. From the structural perspective, we discover motifs, i.e., statistically dominant 3-node and 4-node subgraph patterns, that show how entities and relationships are combined at a local level in artefact descriptions. Upon examining the subgraphs within these motifs, we understand that artefact descriptions primarily capture the design hierarchy of artefacts. We also find that natural language descriptions do not capture sufficiently precise knowledge at a local level, which can be a limiting factor for relevant innovation research and practice. Moreover, our findings are expected to guide LLMs in generating knowledge pertinent to domain-specific design environments, to inform structuring schemes for future knowledge management systems, and to advance design and innovation theories on knowledge synthesis. |
| Date: | 2024–12–26 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:ncqz3 |
| By: | Ludovic Dibiaggio (SKEMA Business School); Lionel Nesta (Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, GREDEG, France; SKEMA Business School; Sciences Po Paris, OFCE, France); Simone Vannuccini (Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, GREDEG, France) |
| Abstract: | We present a first-of-its-kind empirical study of technological sovereignty in artificial intelligence, adopting a competence-based perspective. We use patents and publication data to map competencies across AI techniques, functions and applications, and develop a novel measure of integration based on relative specializations and complementarities. We argue that our measure approximates technological sovereignty by capturing local capabilities to innovate in AI. We use our novel measure to explain AI innovation, and unpack integration determinants. Our focus is on the European Union, given its lagging position yet key role in a global landscape increasingly characterized by growing rivalries and fragmentation. |
| Keywords: | Greening value chains, Firm internal markets failures, Transfer pricing, Fiscal compliance and the environment, environmental governance |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gre:wpaper:2024-34 |
| By: | Moreno, Neil Irwin S. |
| Abstract: | The emergence of global value chains (GVCs) in recent years has highlighted the increasing reliance of manufacturing industries on services. Manufacturing firms have intensively used service inputs, performed in-house service activities, and sold services embedded in or bundled with goods. Considered a services economy, the Philippines could leverage services to develop a competitive manufacturing sector and strengthen GVC integration. This study assessed the servicification of the Philippine manufacturing sector in the context of trade and GVCs. Using trade in value added data, evidence shows that the contribution of services to Philippine manufacturing exports has been on par with that of regional neighbors; however, Philippine manufacturing has had weak linkages with modern services, such as ICT and business services. Based on establishment surveys and censuses, Philippine manufacturing firms extensively use service inputs, but R&D activities and the sale of services have been less common. The relationship between servicification and export participation was estimated, revealing that the sale of industrial services, utilization of transport services, and employing R&D personnel were associated with a higher probability of exporting. Drawing from the empirical findings, there is a need to develop the country’s modern services sectors and strengthen their linkages with manufacturing industries. Promoting R&D and innovation among firms could also enhance capabilities, making them competitive in entering export markets. Moreover, firms looking to export could benefit from potential reductions in transport and logistics costs brought about by the streamlining of transport regulations and procedures. Comments on this paper are welcome within 60 days from the date of posting. Email publications@pids.gov.ph. |
| Keywords: | servicification;trade in value added;manufacturing;GVCs;global value chains |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:phd:dpaper:dp_2024-39 |
| By: | Lee, Juneyoung (Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade); Kim, Young Min (Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade) |
| Abstract: | Digital transformation (DX) technologies are general-purpose technologies that replace human labor. They can be applied to a wide variety of industries today to enhance various aspects of firm performance. The Seoul Capital Area (SCA), which comprises the cities of Seoul and Incheon and the surrounding province of Gyeonggi, is home to most of Korea’s largest and most influential firms and economic activity. But the government has policies in place designed to promote balanced regional development, and DX is at the forefront of South Korea’s policy agenda for strengthening the competitiveness of industries outside the SCA. But in order for these efforts to be effective, it is necessary to analyze the unique ways that DX technologies can affect firms depending on their industry and even geographic location. For this study, we empirically analyze data extracted from Statistics Korea’s Survey of Business Activities to examine the different ways in which DX technologies impact firms in different regions and industries. Our analysis reveals that DX technologies exert a positive impact on employment and financial performance, especially at non-manufacturing firms in SCA and manufacturing firms outside of it. We also find that DX leads to better performance at non-SCA manufacturers. The results carry the following implications for DX-based balanced regional development policies. - The government should increase policy funding to support the use of digital technologies at factories and other places of business. It should also support upgrades of existing business sites. - There is a need for additional support measures to facilitate collaboration between buyers and suppliers of DX solutions. The Industrial Digital Transformation Promotion Act lays out some provisions calling for this support, but achieving balanced regional development requires more investment. - We should also increase support for research at public institutions that operate regional headquarters and have proven capable of providing quality research services essential for regional DX and innovation. - Finally, more support should be provided to regional post-secondary institutions of learning. Only by doing so can regions hope to develop and train their own human resources equipped with the necessary DX skills to enhance indigenous DX capacity. |
| Keywords: | service sector; services; digital transformation; balanced development; regional development; regional economics; digital innovation; regional innovation; service industry; South Korea; KIET |
| JEL: | L80 L88 O14 O30 O36 O38 |
| Date: | 2024–10–16 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ris:kietia:2024_005 |
| By: | Shuang Tian; Miao Wang; Lin Wu; Ajay Kumar (EM - EMLyon Business School); Kim Hua Tan |
| Abstract: | The semiconductor sector plays a crucial role in shaping national strategies and driving economic growth; however, it faces significant challenges prompting a shift towards sustainable development. This study aims to investigate whether sustainability initiatives of the focal firm can diffuse throughout the semiconductor supply chain, leveraging stakeholder salience theory and archival data from listed firms in China. Methodologically, we conduct a regression analysis using STATA 17.0 to examine the impact of the focal firm's sustainability disclosure on supply chain sustainability. Findings indicate a positive correlation between the focal company's sustainability disclosure and enhanced sustainability performance of its key suppliers and customers. This relationship is strengthened when the focal firm demonstrates significant market power, sustainability legitimacy, and urgency in addressing sustainability concerns. Our study contributes to the sustainable supply chain management literature by elucidating sustainability diffusion from a stakeholder salience perspective and offers practical insights for semiconductor managers and policymakers striving to foster sustainable practices within the sector. |
| Keywords: | Semiconductor industry, Sustainability, Stakeholder salience, ESG |
| Date: | 2025–01–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04850422 |
| By: | Gustavo de Souza; Ruben Gaetani; Martí Mestieri |
| Abstract: | How does international trade affect technology diffusion? We show that tariff increases in Brazil lead to more international technology transfers to Brazilian firms and more citations to foreign patents. The highest increase in citations occurs among firms located near those receiving technology transfers, and it is driven largely by citations to firms transferring technology to Brazil. These findings suggest that import tariffs can facilitate the diffusion of foreign technology by promoting technology transfers. We quantify this effect in a growth model that incorporates trade, technology transfers, and their effect on diffusion. When tariffs in Brazil rise, foreign firms transfer their technology rather than export their products, boosting the diffusion of foreign knowledge. An optimal subsidy to technology transfers significantly amplifies the welfare gains from trade liberalization. |
| Keywords: | Technology diffusion; Growth; technology transfer; International trade |
| JEL: | O33 O40 |
| Date: | 2024–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fip:fedhwp:99305 |