scholarly journals Review on the Relationship of Absorptive Capacity with Interorganizational Networks and the Internationalization Process

Complexity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. F. Agramunt ◽  
J. M. Berbel-Pineda ◽  
M. M. Capobianco-Uriarte ◽  
M. P. Casado-Belmonte
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Large Data ◽  
The United States ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Status ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Relationship Of

There is evidence about the international competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises having a close relationship with their absorptive capacity and internationalization networking, and for that reason, it is relevant to find out the main trends in this field of knowledge. The objective of this study is to provide a bibliometric analysis of the status of the existing research in the field to recognize main topics and help identify research gaps. This study was done through a review of 1,710 documents published about this relationship from the Scopus and Web of Science databases (1994–2018), using as processing software application that employs two combinations of terms associated with Boolean operators. This was taken into account in order to optimize the accuracy of the search and to facilitate large data capture. The results show that these studies are in a period of high production and concentrated in a few countries and researchers’ networks in the United States, the People’s Republic of China, and some European countries. Moreover, the trend words used by researchers are those which link absorptive capacity with networking, open innovation, and firm performance.

scholarly journals Spatial Conditions Supporting Sustainable Development of Enterprises on Local Level

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2292
Author(s):  
Aneta Ptak-Chmielewska ◽  
Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak
Keyword(s):  
Social Insurance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Clustering Methods ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
The Status ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
High Share

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) represent more than 99% of enterprises in Europe. Therefore, knowledge about this sector, also in the spatial context is important to understand the patterns of economic and social development. The main goal of this article is an analysis of spatial conditions and the situation of MSMEs on a local level using combined sources of information. This includes data collected in the Social Insurance Institution and Tax registers in Poland, which provides information on the employment, wages, revenues and taxes paid by the MSMEs on a local level as well as contextual statistical information. The data is used for a diagnosis of spatial circumstances and discussion of conditions influencing the status of the MSMEs sector in a selected region (voivodeship) in Poland. Taxonomy methods including factor analysis and clustering methods based on k-means and SOM Kohonen were used for selecting significant information and grouping of the local units according to the situation of the MSMEs. There are eight factors revealed in principal component analysis and five clusters of local units distinguished using these factors. These include two clusters with a high share of rural local units and two clusters with a high share of rural-urban and urban local units. Additionally, there was an outstanding cluster with only two dominant urban local units. Factors show differences between clusters in the situation of MSMEs sector and infrastructure. Different spatial conditions in different regions influence the situation of MSMEs.

E-Business Adoption Framework in the Hospitality Industry

2013 ◽  
pp. 225-243
Author(s):  
Kennedy O. Ondimu ◽  
Geoffrey M. Muketha ◽  
Collins O. Ondago
Keyword(s):  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Graduate Degree ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
The Status ◽  
Kenyan Coast ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Internal Operations ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
And Control

While the hospitality industry in the Kenyan Coast has adopted Information and Communication Technology (ICT), application of the same is limited to internal operations and control. The industry’s e-business adoption lags behind similar industries such as tours and travel. Earlier research in e-business adoption does not suggest intervention for improvement of Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) status and lacks focus on any specific industries. The aim of this chapter is to address this gap by analyzing the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers & Caterers’ (KAHC) e-business readiness using a three-interrelated-level framework; namely, firm level, market and industry, and institutional and regulatory levels. This chapter presents results of an ongoing project that we are currently working on, related to one of the authors’ graduate degree research program that began in 2008. In this research, we adopt a survey approach that is supplemented by case studies of other countries’ implementations from literature. Findings show that the hospitality industry at the Kenyan coast is not ready for e-business adoption and we develop a framework to help facilitate readiness. The findings imply that as a competitive strategy, establishments which have been competitors need to become collaborators; and KAHC and its membership need to adopt e-business to not only remain competitive, but also to survive. The findings are beneficial to KAHC and the Kenyan government in evaluating the status of e-business readiness as well as adoption in similar industries. Other developing countries can also adopt the framework.

Selected Ordovician Trilobites from the Lake St. John District of Quebec and Their Bearing on Systematics

1995 ◽  
Vol 69 (S42) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre J. Lespérance ◽  
Sylvain Desbiens
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Minimal Length ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Eye Position ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Status

The thorax of Hypodicranotus has ten segments and a spine on the eighth. The ages of Erratencrinurus s.l. spicatus and Erratencrinurus (Erratencrinurus?) vigilans in the Lake St. John district do not confirm their temporal roles leading to subgenera of Erratencrinurus, as has been recently suggested. Phylogenetic analyses of large data sets of species previously referred to Encrinuroides and Physemataspis yield a minimal length cladogram containing 18 species. Encrinuroides is restricted to four species, two of which have biogeographic affinities with Iapetus. These results lead to three clades, named the Walencrinuroides n. gen. clade, Frencrinuroides n. gen. clade, and finally the Physemataspis clade, with an enlarged concept of the genus with the erection of Physemataspis (Prophysemataspis) n. subgen. These last three clades are restricted to North America and Scotland, with alternating predominance of one region. Walencrinuroides s.l. gelaisi n. gen. n. sp. is described. New morphological data on Erratencrinurus s.l. spicatus confirm its close relationship with the clades discussed above. Data are insufficient for phylogenetic analysis of selected cheirurine species here surveyed. Eye position, glabellar segmentation, and pygidial shape differentiate the genera Ceraurus and Gabriceraurus; emended diagnoses of these genera are presented. Ceraurus globulobatus and C. matranseris are distinct, but morphologically close to one another. The status of Gabriceraurus dentatus can be stabilized on its extant types.

scholarly journals The status of strategic planning in Small and Medium Enterprises: Priority of afterthought?

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corrinne Thompson ◽  
Maria Bounds ◽  
Geoff Goldman
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Strategy Formulation ◽  
Strategy Formation ◽  
The Status ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Medium Businesses ◽  
Medium Enterprises

<p>Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are faced will many challenges, and the development of a sound strategy for the SME could define how these challenges are met which, in turn, could mean the difference between success or failure of the enterprise. If a sound strategy is major contributing factor to the success of a small business, but the evidence of sound strategic management (as taught in universities and business schools) is not present in successful SME’s, one could question the way strategic management is conceptualised. The study thus aims to gather a greater understanding of strategic management – and strategy formulation practices in particular – within SME’s. The study employed a qualitative, descriptive design with semi-structured interviews conducted with 12 SME owners in Gauteng. Findings reveal that the majority of participants were in favour of and supported the notion of having a strategy for small and medium enterprises, but none of them made reference to a formal process regarding strategy formation.</p><p><strong>Key words:</strong> Strategy; strategy formulation, small and medium businesses; planning; qualitative research</p>

scholarly journals Acquiring International Knowledge and Experience: Internationalization of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shankar CHELLIAH ◽  
Mohamed Zain Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Firm Size ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Firm Internationalization ◽  
International Knowledge ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Different Levels

Purpose – This paper intends to understand the importance of acquiring international knowledge and experience and its relationship in the internationalization of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Malaysian context. Within this scope, this study sets out to further the discussion by comparing the global orientation of SMEs in Malaysia with their different levels of firm size. In a nutshell, the study further understands the moderating effect of firm size between the relationship of international knowledge and experience, and internationalization of SMEs.   Design/Methodology/Approach – The study is based on literature review in the areas of SMEs internationalization, international knowledge and experience, and the firm size. The data was collected using a survey instrument among 300 internationalized enterprises located in the northern region of Malaysia.   Findings – The results suggest that those firms that acquire international knowledge and experience have no significant relationship with firm internationalization. However, when firm size is used as a moderating factor, acquiring international knowledge and experience shows some importance for internationalization of firms. Interestingly, international knowledge and experience are important for relatively smaller firms. In other words, firm size is significant when relatively smaller SMEs acquire international knowledge and experience. It poses some implications for managers and policy makers.   Originality/Value – This study explores the use of the index of internationalization to measure the internationalization of SMEs in Malaysia.   Keywords: International knowledge and experience, index of internationalization, firm size.

scholarly journals PEMBUATAN APLIKASI ECOMMERCE USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UMKM) WAROENG BU DHEVI

2021 ◽  
pp. 831
Author(s):  
Dedi Trisnawarman ◽  
Muhammad Choirul Imam ◽  
Jaceline Chan ◽  
Afina Putri Dayanti ◽  
Amalia Nurain
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Electronic Trading ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
Store Location ◽  
Home Industries ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Usaha Mikro Kecil dan menengah (UMKM) are one of the micro businesses that empower home industries. Indonesian UMKMs have a contribution of 15.8% to the global production supply chain at the ASEAN level. The development of MSMEs from year to year is influenced by the use of information technology and information systems. E-commerce is one of the technologies that support the development of SMEs and trade today. The number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKMs) joining e-commerce is increasing. Until August 2021, more than 14 million UMKMs or 22 percent of the total UMKMs have joined the e-commerce electronic trading application. UMKM Waroeng Bu Dhev was established on 27 February 2020 and is located at Bumi Menteng AsriHousing Complex, Jl. Therapy IIa BA 8, RT01/17 Bogor. Engaged in the business of making and selling various foods, such as Lapis Maksuba, Lapis Engkak, Dimsum, Choipan, Pastries, Kastengles, Nastar and so on. Currently, Waroeng Bu Dhev's marketing is still using the traditional method, namely word of mouth. There has been no marketing effort through promotional activities and sales using other media. The purpose of this Community Service activity is to help develop Waroeng Bu Dhev SMEs through e-commerce promotion media, especially in terms ofproduct promotion and sales. The ecomerce design method uses a prototyping software application, namely by involving the user iteratively in each design phase. The e-commerce application built consists of 9 menus, namely: Shop, Update &amp; Promo, Store Location, FAQ, Search Products, Your Account, Your Cart, [email protected], and WHATSAPP.Usaha Mikro Kecil dan menengah (UMKM) merupakan salah satu usaha mikro yang memberdayakan industri rumahan. UMKM Indonesia memiliki kontribusi sebesar 15.8% terhadap rantai pasok produksi global di tingkat ASEAN. Perkembangan UMKM dari tahun ke tahun dipengaruhi dengan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dan sistem informasi. E-commerce merupakan salah satu teknologi yang mendukung perkembangan UMKM dan perdagangan saat ini. jumlah Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) yang bergabung dengan e-commercesemakin meningkat. Sampai Agustus tahun 2021 sudah lebih dari 14 juta UMKM atau 22 persen dari total UMKM, yang sudah bergabung dengan aplikasi perdagangan elektronik e-commerce. UMKM Waroeng Bu Dhev berdiri sejak tanggal 27 februari 2020 dan berlokasi di Perumahan Bumi Menteng Asri Jl. Terapi IIa BA 8, RT01/17 Bogor. Bergerak dalam bidang usaha pembuatan dan penjualan aneka makanan, seperti Lapis Maksuba, Lapis Engkak, Dimsum, Choipan, Kue kering, Kastengles, Nastar dan sebagainya. Pemasaran yang dilakuan Waroeng Bu Dhev saat ini masih melalui cara tradisional, yaitu dari mulut ke mulut. Belum ada upaya pemasaran melalui kegiatan promosi dan penjualan menggunakan media lainnya. Tujuan kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalahmembantu pengembangan UMKM Waroeng Bu Dhev melalui media promosi ecommerce, khususnya dalam hal promosi dan penjualan produk. Metode perancangan ecoomerce menggunakan aplikasi perangkat lunak prototyping, yaitu dengan melibatkan user secara iteratif pada setiap fase perancangan. Aplikasi ecommerce yang dibangun terdiri dari 9 menu, yaitu: Shop, Update &amp; Promo, Lokasi Toko, FAQ, Search Products, Your Account, Your Cart, [email protected], dan WHATSAPP.

scholarly journals Remark in Regard to Bidelman's Data-Bank Project

1973 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
pp. 288-288
Author(s):  
W. P. Bidelman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Data File ◽  
The United States ◽  
Readable Form ◽  
The Status ◽  
Machine Readable ◽  
Machine Readable Form

The concept of a general stellar data bank is not a new idea, but the desirability of this project at the present time has been emphasized by a number of astronomers (Bidelman, Jaschek, Cayrel, Hauck and others) and work is proceeding both in the United States and elsewhere. The status of my own activities in this direction is as follows:The general stellar data file now at the Warner and Swasey Observatory is continually being updated and much more of the astronomical literature is being systematically searched and the resulting data and references entered into the file. However this project is still largely unfunded and progress is far slower than desirable. In particular the file is still not available in machine-readable form, though several of the newer large data catalogues, such as the Warner and Swasey southern OB-star survey of Stephenson and Sanduleak, will be entered into the file in IBM card-form rather the entire file will be converted to punched cards.

scholarly journals Strategic Orientations and Absorptive Capacity on Economic and Environmental Sustainability: A Study among the Batik Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8957
Author(s):  
Noorshella Che Nawi ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Raja Rosnah Raja Daud ◽  
Noorul Azwin Md Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Customer Orientation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Matrix Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Strategic Orientations ◽  
Performance Matrix ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This research intended to evaluate the effects of innovation orientation (INO), customer orientation (CSO), supplier orientation (SPO), network orientation (NWO), and absorptive capacity (ABC) on economic and environmental sustainability among the Batik small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. This study adopted a cross-sectional design and collected quantitative data using self-reported adopted scales from 213 randomly selected Batik SMEs from Kelantan and Terengganu, Malaysia. The results revealed that INO, CSO, and ABC had a positive and significant effect on the economic sustainability (ECS) of the Batik SMEs in Malaysia. The effects of SPO and NWO on ECS were positive but not statistically significant. It was found that ECS significantly and positively affected the environmental sustainability (ENS) of the Batik SMEs in Malaysia. Besides that, ECS mediated the effects of CSO and ABC on the ENS of the Batik SMEs in Malaysia. Furthermore, important performance matrix analysis revealed that the most important factors for ENS were Batik SMEs’ ECS, absorptive capacity, and INO. For the performance of ENS, the most important factors were CSO, SPO, and NWO. The Batik SMEs and entrepreneurial development programs and policies should focus on innovation and CSO as well as improving ABC to sustain in today’s competitive business environment.

The nexus between entrepreneurial orientation and performance: enabling roles of absorptive capacity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Raisal ◽  
Arun Kumar Tarofder ◽  
Aboobucker Ilmudeen
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Medium Enterprises

PurposeDeveloping countries’ economic growth very much depend on the successful performance of entrepreneurial-oriented firms. Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) is a valuable conjecturer of firm success. This study mainly focuses on analyzing the effect of EO on the firm performance (FP) with the mediating role of absorptive capacity (ACAP).Design/methodology/approachTo test the hypothetical model, we collected 226 valid responses from senior managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The structural equation modeling technique is performed and research hypotheses are validated.FindingsThe findings show that the strong causal relations exit between EO, ACAP and FP. In brief, EO was found to be a predictor of ACAP, and ACAP has a strong positive impact on FP. Moreover, ACAP substantiated to be a mediator between EO and FP.Research limitations/implicationsA notable ramification of this finding is that for SMEs to enhance their performance via EO, the presence of ACAP as a mediator is essential.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study can be used as a basis to consider EO to increase firms' level of ACAP and to enhance FP. As a whole, the findings offer pragmatic insights for SMEs and pertinent stakeholders.Originality/valueSo far, little is known about the interrelationship between EO, ACAP and FP. Importantly, the mediating role of ACAP between EO and FP has remained unexplored. This study fills this gap in the existing literature.

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