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on Economics of Strategic Management |
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Issue of 2024‒02‒05
seven papers chosen by João José de Matos Ferreira, Universidade da Beira Interior |
| By: | Katimertzopoulos, Fotios (Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Economics); Vlados, Charis (Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Economics); Koutroukis, Theodore (Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Economics) |
| Abstract: | The primary aim of this paper is to identify key similarities and differences in the conceptualization of culture across the major theories of regional socioeconomic science, including economic, business, administrative, social, cultural and political dimensions acting at the regional and local scales. The second goal is to present an overview of the knowledge base and third to cohesively examine and partially recreate the topic using the semi-systematic review method. The final objective of examining the aforementioned issues is to clarify the dynamic correlation in the structuring of business and innovation culture, as well as to identify the characteristics that contribute to the sustainable culture of business and regional innovation systems, including long-term sustainable development. The research shows that the coexistence and combination of innovative culture at the business and regional levels should be perceived as a dynamic and co-evolutionary process involving a variety of factors. Local organizations and institutes that foster entrepreneurship are among the elements that enhance the innovation culture; however, having all of the resources in isolation is insufficient for an efficient ecosystem. This study proposes the establishment of a framework that will enhance the growth of innovation, cultural evolution and regional ecosystem performance. The Institutes of Local Development and Innovation (ILDI) are a policy idea that might give effective micro–meso-level solutions for the region. These policy proposals will diagnose the regional business culture under the prism of strategy, technology, and management levels. The specific investigation attempted in this paper demonstrates that several converging fruitful paths have already been created in the relative international literature. These paths could be combined and deepened further by studying the close evolutionary interconnection between business and regional innovation culture as it emerges at a global scale in the present. |
| Keywords: | business culture; regional culture; innovation culture; regional development; regional innovation system; Stra.Tech.Man Innovation approach; Institutes of Local Development and Innovation (ILDI) |
| JEL: | M14 O18 P48 |
| Date: | 2023–12–27 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ris:duthrp:2023_004&r=cse |
| By: | Razbegina Anastasiya (Department of Economics, Lomonosov Moscow State University); Mirzoyan Ashot (Department of Economics, Lomonosov Moscow State University) |
| Abstract: | In the context of universal digitalization and increasing competition between countries and regions in the struggle for resources and markets, innovation is becoming a critical factor in development. Regional innovation systems (RIS) play a key role in the creation and use of innovations, as they represent a complex network of participants in the innovation process, including educational organizations and research institutes, entrepreneurship, the state and other institutions. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of RICE and determine the factors influencing them. The study of the factors of RICE development is an urgent and important task, since it allows us to identify the main mechanisms that influence the success or failure of regions in the field of innovative development. In Russia, there is a significant regional inequality in terms of the level of innovation activity, which necessitates the analysis of the peculiarities of RICE development in different regions. Also, the development of effective strategies and policies for innovative development at the regional level requires a comprehensive study of regional specifics, strengths and weaknesses of RICE. To assess the effectiveness of RIS, a DEA model is used, as well as cluster analysis using k-means and k-medians (k-medoids), regression analysis (tobit). As a result, a rating of innovative development of Russian regions was compiled, and effective regions were identified (Moscow, Tatarstan, Moscow Region, Samara Region, Ivanovo Region, Mari El) and abnormal regions for which a special approach and a special innovation policy are needed to achieve the necessary level of innovative development. |
| Keywords: | innovations, regional innovation systems, regional development |
| JEL: | C67 O30 |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:upa:wpaper:0062&r=cse |
| By: | Davide Antonioli (University of Ferrara); Alberto Marzucchi (Gran Sasso Science Institute); Francesco Rentocchini (European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Seville; Department of Economics Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM), University of Milan); Simone Vannuccini (Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, GREDEG, France) |
| Abstract: | We investigate the unexplored relationship between robot technology adoption and product innovation. We exploit Spanish firm-level data on robot adoption and use a staggered timing difference-in-differences, supported by an instrumental variable approach. Instead of an enabling effect, we find a negative association between robot adoption and the probability to introduce product innovations, as well as their number. The result is particularly significant for larger, established, and non-high-tech firms. In line with industry evolution models, we rationalise and interpret the findings suggesting that a key mechanism at work in the robotisation-innovation nexus are diseconomies of scope fuelled by capacity-increasing investments. We also discuss whether industrial robots in our data feature enabling capabilities at all. Our results have important implications for understanding the role of robots in firms’ operations and strategies, as well as for policy design. |
| Keywords: | robots, automation, product innovation, diseconomies of scope, Spain |
| Date: | 2024–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gre:wpaper:2024-01&r=cse |
| By: | Anissa Lestari Kadiyono (Faculty of Psychology-Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang - Indonesia 45363 Author-2-Name: Aryo Bima Fathoni Cahyono Author-2-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Psychology-Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang - Indonesia 45363 Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: 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 - This research is conducted with a focus on women-owned SMEs in Indonesia, which play a crucial role in driving the nation's economic progress. The study aims to determine whether the psychological empowerment and entrepreneurial orientation of women who own and operate SMEs can be enhanced to encourage further economic development. Methodology/Technique - This study employs quantitative analysis, with primary data collected through a questionnaire survey. The survey garnered responses from 796 participants selected via quota sampling from 3 major densely populated provinces in Indonesia, namely West Java Province, West Sumatra Province, and Yogyakarta D.I. Province. Structural Equation Modeling was used to test the model. Finding - The results of the analysis reveal that women's psychological empowerment has a significant impact on entrepreneurial orientation. Interventions designed to bolster psychological empowerment and entrepreneurial orientation are expected to enhance the productivity of women-led SMEs. The research has yielded an alternative model for improving the performance of female entrepreneurs in the SME sector to boost competitiveness by fostering increased entrepreneurial intentions. Novelty - In the framework of social cognitive theory, Women's Psychological Empowerment represents a psychological asset that enables individuals, particularly female SME operators, to address challenges in their environments proactively. This empowerment is associated with a positive orientation towards entrepreneurial behavior. The study has yielded a model that aims to augment the capabilities of women SME entrepreneurs, thereby preparing them to thrive within the digital economy ecosystem. Type of Paper - Empirical" |
| Keywords: | Psychological Empowerment; Entrepreneurial Orientation; Women-Owned SMEs; Gender |
| JEL: | L2 L26 |
| Date: | 2023–12–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr640&r=cse |
| By: | Zhang Na (PhD candidate, City University Malaysia, Malaysia Author-2-Name: Sharul Azim Sharudin Author-2-Workplace-Name: City University Malaysia, Menara City, 8, Jalan 51a/223, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: 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 - Batik, recognized as a world cultural heritage, boasts a rich history and unique artistic charm, with distinctive styles and cultural connotations in China, Malaysia, and other regions. However, with digitization and globalization, batik faces challenges related to cultural heritage preservation, market circulation, artistic innovation, and digital transformation. Methodology/Technique - This study employs a mixed research method, combining qualitative methods such as field investigation, literature research, case study, and comparative study, with quantitative methods, including graphic extraction, color capture, morphological recognition, and spatial distribution analysis. Findings - The comprehensive comparative study focuses on batik patterns in Guizhou, China, and Malaysia, utilizing digital techniques to delve into their intricacies and features. The innovation of this research lies in the organic integration of qualitative and quantitative methods, transcending the boundaries of disciplines such as art, anthropology, graphics, and computer science. This approach allows for a holistic understanding of the micro-elements within batik patterns. The study expands our knowledge of the cultural genes of batik and achieves breakthroughs in digital research. Novelty - It provides methodological and theoretical innovations for cultural research in the digital age, ensuring batik's continued prosperity and inheritance as a cultural heritage in contemporary society. Type of Paper - Review" |
| Keywords: | Batik; Cultural Heritage; Digitization and Globalization; Mixed Research Method; Qualitative Methods; Quantitative Methods; Cultural Genes; Digital Research. |
| JEL: | F30 M3 |
| Date: | 2023–12–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr321&r=cse |
| By: | Dawid, Herbert; Keoula, Michel Y.; Kopel, Michael; Kort, Peter M. (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management) |
| Date: | 2023 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:tiu:tiutis:b157153f-94ae-484a-9b27-ddb4b4ce19e4&r=cse |
| By: | Giuseppe Cavaliere; Graziano Moramarco; Alireza Naghavi |
| Abstract: | This paper investigates the potential benefits of intellectual property rights (IPR) institutions for international production networks. Using unique data on manufacturer-supplier linkages in the automotive industry, we establish a positive empirical relationship between the productivity and efficiency of manufacturing firms and IPR protection in their suppliers’ locations. Notably, IPRs do not have the same impact on ownership networks, and protection of physical property rights does not generate any improvement in performance. We confirm that the results are not driven by other firm-level characteristics and address potential endogeneity concerns by employing a novel gravity-based IV approach, followed by a GMM analysis. |
| Keywords: | International production networks, Intellectual property rights, Ownership, Internalization, Automotive industry, Knowledge dissipation, Firm efficiency |
| JEL: | F21 F23 L14 L25 L62 O34 G32 |
| Date: | 2024–01–16 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:csl:devewp:492&r=cse |