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on Economics of Strategic Management |
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Issue of 2025–04–28
eleven papers chosen by João José de Matos Ferreira, Universidade da Beira Interior |
| By: | Krieger, Bastian; Scrofani, Stefania; Strecke, Linus |
| Abstract: | We explore the association between signaling and conducting innovation collaborations with public research organizations and firms' revenues from firm and market novelties. Based on data from the German Community Innovation Survey 2023 and web-based indicators, firms conducting collaboration report higher revenues from market novelties, suggesting their relevance for the performance of more radical innovations. Firms signaling collaboration through website content report higher revenues from firm novelties, suggesting relevance for the performance of more incremental innovations. These findings indicate distinct mechanism in how collaborations with public research organizations relate to innovation performance. |
| Keywords: | University-Industry Transfer, Innovation Performance, Signaling |
| JEL: | O31 O36 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:zewdip:312575 |
| By: | Diego Ambasz; Javier Sanchez-Reaza; Pluvia Zuniga |
| Keywords: | Science and Technology Development-Innovation Science and Technology Development-Technology Innovation Science and Technology Development-Research and Development |
| Date: | 2023–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:39826 |
| By: | Kraft, Kornelius; Rammer, Christian |
| Abstract: | Reverse engineering allows firms to learn about critical components and design features of competitors' technologies. Historically, reverse engineering has often been used to help technological laggards to catch-up and profit from other's inventions. However, through reverse engineering firms may also obtain knowledge that can be used for own innovation efforts beyond mere imitation, making it a relevant knowledge acquisition channel for technological leading firms in high-tech economies. Based on data from the German part of the Community Innovation Survey (CIS), this paper provides empirical evidence on the characteristics of firms that use reverse engineering, and whether reverse engineering can lead to superior innovation performance in terms of commercializing innovations with a high degree of novelty. Our results suggest that in the context of a high-tech economy, it is rather firms that operate under fierce price competition that use reverse engineering, helping them to obtain higher innovation output, though for innovations with a low degree of novelty. |
| Keywords: | Reverse engineering, knowledge spillovers, innovation output |
| JEL: | O31 O33 D83 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:zewdip:313008 |
| By: | Muhammad Faizal Samat ("Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia " Author-2-Name: Zaim Aizat Afdhal Bashri Author-2-Workplace-Name: "SEGI College Kuala Lumpur, 33-35, Jalan Hang Lekiu, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 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 - This study investigates the impact of cashless payment adoption on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia, examining the mediating role of facilitating conditions. Drawing upon the Diffusion of Innovation Theory, we propose a model where government support, organizational support, technological support, and trust influence cashless payment adoption. Methodology/Technique - The research adopts a quantitative approach using structured questionnaires distributed among employees in various Malaysian SMEs. Data were analyzed using statistical tools, including regression analysis, to determine the strength and nature of relationships between the variables. Finding - The results reveal that transformational leadership and a supportive organizational culture significantly enhance employee performance. In contrast, autocratic leadership styles tend to have a negative effect. The study also finds that organizational culture plays a mediating role in the relationship between leadership style and employee performance. Novelty - This paper contributes to the existing literature by focusing specifically on Malaysian SMEs, providing empirical evidence on the interplay between leadership styles, organizational culture, and performance—an area previously underexplored in the Southeast Asian context. Type of Paper - Empirical" |
| Keywords: | Leadership style, organizational culture, employee performance, SMEs, Malaysia |
| JEL: | G23 M00 |
| Date: | 2025–03–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr662 |
| By: | MHA Ridhwan (Bank Indonesia); Nurul Pratiwi (Bank Indonesia); Sulistiyo K. Ardiyono (Bank Indonesia); Amelia A. Hidayat (Bank Indonesia) |
| Abstract: | This study investigates the role of servicification within Indonesia’s manufacturing sector, focusing on its impact on productivity, global value chain (GVC) participation, and regional diversity in servicification practices. Empirical results indicate that servicification is positively correlated with firm productivity, with a 10% increase in service intensity linked to approximately a 1% productivity boost. The study further explores the differential impact of servicification across regions, technological classifications, and firm sizes. It reveals that in regions such as Java and Sumatra, high-value-added sectors benefit more from service integration, while the Eastern of Indonesia (EoI)’s reliance on primary manufacturing highlights challenges due to skill gaps and resource constraints. Also, based on regional survey data, they reveal how the integration of services—such as logistics, R&D, and customer support—into manufacturing operations can drive productivity and increase the sector’s competitiveness. This analysis provides policy recommendations to optimize servicification, enhance GVC participation, and support the transition to a service-oriented manufacturing landscape. |
| Keywords: | Servicification, Manufacturing Sector, Productivity, Global Value Chains, Digitalization |
| JEL: | L60 L25 |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:idn:wpaper:wp032024 |
| By: | Czarnitzki, Dirk; Lepers, Robin; Pellens, Maikel |
| Abstract: | The circular economy represents a systematic shift in production and consumption, aimed at extending the life cycle of products and materials while minimizing resource use and waste. Achieving the goals of the circular economy presents firms with the challenge of innovating new products, technologies, and business models, however. This paper explores the role of artificial intelligence as an enabler of circular economy innovations. Through an empirical analysis of the German Community Innovation Survey, we show that firms investing in artificial intelligence are more likely to introduce circular economy innovations than those that do not. Additionally, the results indicate that the use of artificial intelligence enhances firms' abilities to lower production externalities (for instance, reducing pollution) through these innovations. The findings of this paper underscore artificial intelligence's potential to accelerate the transition to the circular economy. |
| Keywords: | Circular economy, Innovation, Artificial intelligence |
| JEL: | Q55 O31 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:zewdip:312577 |
| By: | Suelene Mascarini; Pierre-Alexandre Balland; Renato Garcia |
| Abstract: | This study examined the effects of intra-regional and transnational linkages on technological diversification in Brazilian regions from 1997 to 2020, highlighting the role of stakeholder collaboration in fostering knowledge and skill development. Our findings reveal that regional linkages positively influence diversification, whereas transnational connections primarily help to preserve existing technological specialisations. These results offer valuable insights for policymakers seeking to promote innovation and diversification in emerging economies, underscoring the importance of both regional and international collaborations for technological growth. This study investigates how intra-regional and transnational linkages affect technological diversification in Brazilian regions between 1997 and 2020. We focus on both the emergence of new technological specialisations and the persistence of existing ones. Using patent data from the Brazilian Patent Office and panel regression models with fixed effects, we examine how the structure of inter-regional and international connections relates to the dynamics of diversification. Our findings suggest that domestic regional linkages promote the entry of new specialisations, while transnational linkages are more closely associated with the retention of existing ones. These results offer insights for policymakers seeking to foster innovation in emerging economies by strengthening both regional networks and global connections. |
| Keywords: | transnational linkages; regional linkages; complementary capabilities; regional diversification. |
| JEL: | O19 O31 R11 |
| Date: | 2025–04 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:egu:wpaper:2509 |
| By: | MATSUURA Toshiyuki; SAITO Hisamitsu |
| Abstract: | Using Japanese plant product-level data, this study focuses on the impact of increasing import competition pressure on changes in product portfolios by examining product entry and exit. We also consider the role of R&D activities at the plant level. While previous research on the adjustment of product portfolios for multi-product firms has emphasized the narrowing of products to core products, we show that firms engaged in R&D activities actively replace existing products with new ones and expand into new business fields due to increased import competition. These results are consistent with those of several studies on the relationship between competition and innovation. We also find that these effects are more pronounced in regions with larger public R&D stocks and in high-tech sectors. |
| Date: | 2025–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:eti:dpaper:25020 |
| By: | Noura Ksentini (ISAAS - Institut supérieur d'administration des affaires de Sfax - Université de Sfax - University of Sfax); Abdelkader Dali (ISAAS - Institut supérieur d'administration des affaires de Sfax - Université de Sfax - University of Sfax) |
| Abstract: | In today's competitive and dynamic global landscape, an organization's ability to innovate, adapt, and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage hinges on the effective transfer and sharing of knowledge within its own structures. Knowledge transfer, particularly within an organization, plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, enhancing decision-making and ensuring continuity of expertise. Yet, without a structured and systematic approach to managing these intellectual assets, organizations may struggle to keep up with rapid changes, facing challenges such as high turnover, skill gaps, and the loss of critical knowledge when key employees leave. This research specifically focuses on identifying the key success factors influencing intra-organizational knowledge transfer in the Tunisian context, providing both conceptual insights and practical recommendations. By conducting a quantitative study across 60 companies in various industries, this paper not only explores the characteristics of the knowledge being transferred but also examines the roles of different stakeholders involved, including their relationships and capabilities. These insights aim to build a framework that organizations can utilize to optimize their knowledge management processes, ultimately supporting long-term growth and operational resilience. |
| Abstract: | Dans le paysage mondial compétitif et dynamique d'aujourd'hui, la capacité d'une organisation à innover, à s'adapter et à maintenir un avantage concurrentiel durable dépend de l'efficacité du transfert et du partage des connaissances au sein de ses propres structures. Le transfert de connaissances, en particulier au sein d'une organisation, joue un rôle essentiel dans la promotion de l'innovation, l'amélioration de la prise de décision et la garantie de la continuité de l'expertise. Pourtant, sans une approche structurée et systématique de la gestion de ces actifs intellectuels, les organisations peuvent avoir du mal à suivre les changements rapides et être confrontées à des défis tels qu'un taux de rotation élevé, des déficits de compétences et la perte de connaissances essentielles lorsque des employés clés quittent l'entreprise. Cette recherche se concentre spécifiquement sur l'identification des facteurs clés de succès influençant le transfert de connaissances intra-organisationnel dans le contexte tunisien, fournissant à la fois des idées conceptuelles et des recommandations pratiques. En menant une étude quantitative dans 60 entreprises de divers secteurs, ce document explore non seulement les caractéristiques des connaissances transférées, mais examine également les rôles des différentes parties prenantes impliquées, y compris leurs relations et leurs capacités. Ces idées visent à construire un cadre que les organisations peuvent utiliser pour optimiser leurs processus de gestion des connaissances, ce qui, en fin de compte, favorise la croissance à long terme et la résilience opérationnelle. |
| Keywords: | Knowledge Transfer Intra-organizational Knowledge Transfer Success Factors Tunisian Context Knowledge Management, Knowledge Transfer, Intra-organizational Knowledge Transfer, Success Factors, Tunisian Context, Knowledge Management |
| Date: | 2025–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04994971 |
| By: | Flavio Calvino; Luca Fontanelli |
| Abstract: | This study explores how French firms use artificial intelligence, leveraging a uniquely detailed and representative dataset with information on the use of specific AI technologies and how AI systems are deployed across different business functions within firms, in 2020 and 2022. The use of AI is still rare, amounting to 6% of firms, and varies by technology, with sectors often specialising in specific technologies and functions. While most firms specialise in a single AI technology applied to a single business function, larger firms adopt multiple technologies for different purposes. Firms adopting AI technologies are generally larger - except for those using natural language-related AI - and tend to be more digitally intensive, though firms leveraging NLG and autonomous movement AI deviate from this pattern. Firm size appears a relevant driver of AI use in business functions requiring integration with tangible processes, while digital capabilities appear particularly relevant for AI applications in business functions more related to intangible ones. AI technologies widely differ in terms of technological interdependencies and applicability, with machine learning for data analysis, automation and data-driven decision making-related AI technologies resulting as being at the core of the AI paradigm. |
| Keywords: | Technology Diffusion, Artificial Intelligence, Business Function, ICT |
| Date: | 2025–04–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ssa:lemwps:2025/13 |
| By: | Yoga Affandi (Bank Indonesia); MHA Ridhwan (Bank Indonesia); Cahya Mega Panji Santosa (Bank Indonesia) |
| Abstract: | This study examines the factors driving digital adoption among ultra-micro, micro, and small enterprises (UMSEs) in Indonesia, using data from a survey of 10, 142 UMSEs across 34 provinces. A comprehensive Digital Adoption Index was developed to assess adoption levels and their regional variations, focusing on key business processes, including e-procurement, POS systems, e-marketing, e-commerce, and digital payments. Results indicate that digital adoption is significantly influenced by owner demographics, firm characteristics, business environment, infrastructure quality, and cultural factors, contributing to disparities in adoption across regions. The findings suggest that digital adoption positively impacts UMSEs’ business performance, business innovation, financial literacy and financial inclusion, highlighting the potential for digital tools to enhance financial knowledge and access within this sector. This research provides actionable insights for policy development aimed at supporting digital transformation among UMSEs, particularly in areas with low adoption levels. |
| Keywords: | Digital Adoption, Ultra-Micro, Micro and Small Enterprises, Business Performance, Business Innovation, Financial Literacy, Financial Inclusion |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:idn:wpaper:wp122024 |