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The triple-A supply chain (SC) is characterised as agile, adaptable, and aligned that help firms achieve competitive advantage in the business environment, but few studies have examined their impact on firm performance. This meta-analysis provides a generalised overview of this relationship, based on the extant empirical evidence. Via a systematic literature review, 63 peer-reviewed quantitative empirical studies were carefully identified with 63 usable effect sizes. This meta-analytic study confirms that triple-A SC is positively associated with firm performance, including in the areas of aggregate, business, and operational performance. The findings reveal that each dimension of triple-A SC (agility, adaptability, and alignment) contributes to overall firm performance. Moreover, performance measurement, industry type, and economic region moderate the relationship between triple-A SC and firm performance. Significant implications can be drawn for business managers or practitioners by displaying how to build a triple SC to improve firm performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Drawing on the knowledge-based view and insights from a literature review, the author built up a conceptual framework aiming at investigating the complex relationships between three learning processes and servitization and, more importantly, the interplay between servitization, radicalness, and firm performance. This conceptual framework was tested using data gathered from senior managers of manufacturing firms in Vietnam. PLS-SEM was utilized to analyze the measurement and structural models. The results illustrate that exploitative learning has a positive impact on servitization. Additionally, servitization was found to influence firm performance through radicalness. To that end, manufacturing firms are encouraged to develop an acceptable level of exploratory learning and a significant level of exploitative learning to facilitate servitization. Particularly, servitization was found to be a promising strategy for manufacturing firms in developing countries and could help these manufacturing firms obtain substantial benefits. Given that manufacturing firms in developing countries normally lack critical resources and capabilities, servitization has an even more critical role to play in bringing about a competitive advantage. Managers in manufacturing firms should also offer a variety of integrated services because these services could bring firms novel ideas for innovations that can result in considerable competitive advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Although marketing is essential for a firm's survival and growth, a set of entrepreneurial strategic orientations may help it gain a competitive advantage. Entrepreneurial marketing (EM) is critical for growing businesses to succeed in today's fast-paced industry. The present study aims to measure the role of EM on the business performance (BP) of Indian startups. Design/methodology/approach: For this purpose, a thorough literature review was conducted to develop a scale from the proposed conceptual framework – EMICO by Jones and Rowley (2009b). To assess the reliability and validity of the scale (62 items), the data are analyzed by employing partial least square-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings: The scale is empirically tested, and the results lead to discussions. The results show the positive impact of entrepreneurial orientation (EO), marketing orientation (MO), innovation orientation (IO) and customer orientation (CO) on the BP of the startups. The paper concludes by suggesting managerial and practical implications, also providing future research agenda. Originality/value: Our objective is to address the existing dearth of comprehensive scales for evaluating EM by undertaking a rigorous statistical approach. Notably, our research represents the pioneering effort in adopting the EMICO framework and subsequently formulating and empirically validating a robust scale specifically tailored for nascent or small-scale startups within the Indian context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The e-commerce industry is growing in strength year by year due to the growth in the number of consumers using this solution. The market of ecommerce industry allows reaching to a broader group of customers and reduction of costs. In order to gain a competitive advantage, any enterprise must work out an appropriate plan, action strategy within the scope of distribution. A basis for decision about strategy of distribution actions, or aiming at improvement of executed processes, is a proper identification and analysis of external and internal factors. Rationalization of conduct result in high quality of customer service in the aspect of promptness of delivery, and also affects planning of actions in the long term. The goal of the article was to analyze the logistics distribution of the enterprise acting within the scope of e-commerce and to propose a strategy to improve the execution of the process of completion. A model has been developed and simulation has been made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: This study seeks to investigate the various dimensions contributing to the sustainable competitive advantage of the Saudi eHealthcare system. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was adopted in this study. Eleven factors were identified that may affect the sustainable competitive advantage, which were embedded in to the survey questionnaire. Participants included diverse healthcare workers (physicians, specialist physicians, nurses, managers) from Saudi public hospitals. A total of 382 healthcare workers participated in the study. Results: User experience and accessibility emerged as the most significant factor with a high mean of 4.04 ± 0.69, followed by innovation and continuous improvement (mean 3.8 ± 0.89) and AI adoption (mean 3.91 ± 0.82). Notably, a statistically significant difference is observed in the domain of Data Security and Privacy (p = 0.0448), with specialist physicians exhibiting a lower mean score (2.44 ± 0.86) compared to other roles. Conclusion: The need to strengthen overall competitiveness is emphasized by identified areas for improvement, including data security, interoperability, and integration, which highlight the necessity for specific initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Does the speed of adopting environmental practices impact financial benefits? The strategy literature discusses the contingencies under which firms can gain an early‐mover advantage or a late‐mover advantage. This research examines the effect of adoption speed on two types of environmental practices: environmental innovation practices (EIP) and environmental management practices (EMP). The results show that early adoption of EIP increases competitive advantage when firms face intense competition. In comparison, we show that early adoption of EMP increases competitive advantage when firms face extremely low competition or have moderate to high levels of slack resources. The study contributes to the literature by revealing the nuances, contingencies, and boundary conditions of when it pays to be green. Prior research shows mixed results when studying firms' decisions to implement environmental practices, which implies that it may not pay to be green. This study shows that firms can get an early mover advantage from environmental practices, but it depends on the type of environmental practices, the firm's internal slack resources, and the firm's external competitive environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The operations management community has recognized operational excellence as a contemporary arena comprising a full spectrum of research paradigms. However, there is a dearth of theoretical development aimed at understanding and unpacking operational excellence and its strategic implications for competitiveness. Much of the existing research focuses on siloed operational improvement practices rather than on inherent capabilities. In this paper, we conceptualize operational excellence from a capabilities perspective. We derive our findings from within‐ and cross‐case analyses based on data gathered from four global banks with varying competitive positions. We posit the microfoundations of operational excellence in services by demonstrating how the cumulative aggregation of constituent capabilities leads to higher competitiveness in firms. We enhance the external validity of the emergent theory by showing its applicability in another service setting (healthcare). Our study demonstrates the importance of shifting managerial thinking from individual operational improvement practices to long‐term capability building through the microfoundations of operational excellence. Highlights: Service firms implement operational improvement practices to enhance their competitiveness, but only a few firms succeed.Individual operational improvement practices are insufficient for a service firm to gain a competitive advantage when almost all its competitors adopt the same or similar operational improvement practices.We propose a capabilities perspective that unveils five microfoundations—four constituent capabilities (Discover, Improve, Align, Transform) and the cumulative sand‐cone structure—that redefine the trajectory from short‐term operational enhancements to enduring capability development, thus reshaping the discourse on operational excellence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the face of supply chain disruptions, firms are expected to swiftly recover and resume operations. Traditional strategies focus on restoring operations to pre‐disruption states while largely maintaining the existing supply network structure. Recent cases, however, highlight a different approach: supply chain plasticity, wherein firms undergo significant structural shifts in supply network design as a response to disruptions with the goal to improve performance. Drawing on the foundations of supply chain responsiveness and network theory, we investigate how (and if) firms redesign their supply chains against a backdrop of increased disruptions and the implications supply chain plasticity has on resilience. Rooted in network theory, this study not only theoretically compares, contrasts, and connects prior concepts with supply chain plasticity but also empirically investigates whether firms exhibit a plastic response by modifying their supply chain network structures—specifically focusing on structural holes, centrality, and clustering network dimensions. Furthermore, we hypothesize that network plasticity impacts firm performance in the form of time to recover from a disruption. The findings demonstrate that the existence and significance of network plasticity in shaping firm responses to disruptions are indeed present and can be beneficial. We also provide evidence that supply chain plasticity is an efficacious strategy to enhance resilience and recovery performance amidst heightened disruption frequency. As firms increasingly face dynamic and complex environments, understanding and leveraging network plasticity will be vital for sustaining competitive advantage and achieving long‐term success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates how supply chain characteristics influence a rival firm's response to a focal firm's product preannouncements from a competitive dynamics perspective. Indeed, many firms recognize that it is critical to leverage their supply chains to gain a competitive advantage. We propose that common suppliers enhance a rival firm's awareness of the focal firm's credibility, reducing competitive responses. In addition, a rival firm's strong supplier inventory performance will motivate rivals to respond more aggressively, while the rival's supply–chain partnerships enhance its capability to react to the focal firm. Using panel data from S&P 1500 firms between 2007 and 2015, our findings provide support for our hypotheses, illustrating that supply chain characteristics can significantly influence a rival firm's responses to the focal firm's preannouncements. This research contributes to the competitive dynamics and supply chain management literature by highlighting the strategic role of supply chain characteristics in interfirm competition, offering practical insights for managers on leveraging supply chain resources to effectively navigate competitive threats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Competitive Intelligence (CI) is an important element in a company's strategic decision-making in the midst of increasingly fierce business competition. In business literature, CI has been recognized as a vital tool for understanding a company's external environment and analyzing competitors' strategies. However, there is still debate regarding the role and effectiveness of CI in strategic decision-making. This study aims to explore the role of CI in strategic decision-making through a comprehensive literature review. The research method used is a qualitative method by analyzing various articles and journals related to CI and strategic decision making. The discussion in this study includes the importance of CI in providing relevant information, the methods used in CI implementation, and its impact on the company's strategic decisions. The results show that a deeper understanding of the role of CI in the context of strategic decision making, as well as providing recommendations to improve the effectiveness of CI in supporting corporate strategic decisions. The implication of this research is to provide valuable insights for business practitioners and researchers in understanding the contribution of CI to the strategic decision-making process. This research is also expected to be a reference for companies in optimizing CI implementation to strengthen competitive advantage in the market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a complex and dynamic field, influenced by a range of theories and conceptual approaches that provide diverse perspectives on how organisations can manage their human capital to gain competitive advantage. Among these theories are systems theory, human capital theory, industrial relations theory, behavioural theory, and institutional theory. This article aims to explore these fundamental theories, highlighting their contribution to the development of modern human resource management practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been instrumental in achieving corporation's competitive advantage, this is not the case for casinos. This study examines how CSR scepticism develops in the context of the casino industry by investigating the effects of customers' attitudes towards casinos engaged in corporate social irresponsibility (CSI) and the controversy surrounding casino businesses on CSR scepticism, which leads negative word-of-mouth (WOM) and protest behaviour. To this end, 310 South Korean casino customers completed an online questionnaire. The results of partial least squares path modelling revealed direct effects of customers' attitudes towards firms exhibiting CSI and the perceived controversy on CSR scepticism leading to negative WOM and protest behaviour. The impact of the attitude towards firms exhibiting CSI on CSR scepticism was found to differ between low perceived controversy and high perceived controversy customers. The findings suggest that casino companies should strive for transparency and develop appropriate CSR initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Under what conditions can challenger parties disrupt mainstream party dominance in democratic institutions? While extant work describes the cultural and economic developments that benefit challengers and parties’ programmatic responses to these, I demonstrate when and how challengers exploit these conditions in their political communication. Theoretically, I posit that challenger parties have relatively stronger vote-seeking incentives than mainstream parties. These collective incentives affect individual parliamentarians’ cost–benefit calculations. Challenger parliamentarians will engage in anti-establishment rhetoric and issue-entrepreneurship when these signals are more likely to reach the voting public and pay-off electorally. I test this theory by analysing parliamentary debates from the European Parliament (1999–2016) through a novel combination of word embeddings and bespoke dictionaries. I find that challenger parties indeed pursue different communication strategies than mainstream parties. Challenger parliamentarians engage in anti-establishment rhetoric in the run-up to elections and issue-entrepreneurship during crises. This is because these factors make speeches more likely to be transmitted to voters. These results demonstrate that challengers adjust their political communication in opportune moments giving them a competitive advantage over less flexible mainstream parties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Design/methodology/approachPurposeFindingsPractical implicationsOriginality/valueThis study’s contributions lie in the use of multiple methods and data collected from developing industries from cultural and creative industries in Taiwan.This study aims not only to emphasize the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for businesses but also to examine how CSR activities affect communities while ensuring that the firm meets its necessary social performance standards.The results show the multiple mediation mechanism of business strategy, multiple moderation effects of marketing orientation in the initial stage, and the role of social entrepreneurial self-efficacy in the final stage of improving the social innovation.This study considers how CSR could affect the results of business strategy, whereby cultural and creative firms should embrace social responsibility behavior altruistically rather than merely seeking economic benefits but focus on social innovation to improve their own competitive advantage.This study argues that the relationship among CSR, business competitive strategy and firm innovation performance is more complex than previous business management studies have revealed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The antifragile supply chain (ASC) provides a significant advantage compared to traditional systems, particularly when considering the impacts of unexpected crises such as COVID-19. Such challenging events highlight the value of the ASCs that enable businesses to navigate crises turn these challenges into opportunities, and continuously strengthen their structures. While resilience strategies gain attention, practical studies on ASCs are limited. This study applies a case study to examine critical success factors for ASCs, demonstrating the practical application of the Delphi and Fuzzy QFD method within Boyar Kimya, a textile manufacturer. By understanding the relationships between customer needs and critical success factors, the analysis contributes to determining and effectively implementing ASC strategies. The study concludes by unveiling key success factors, including SC risk management, information sharing, proactive management, efficient knowledge processes, collaboration, and innovation strategies. This research provides a valuable roadmap for enhancing SC efficiency and sustaining a competitive advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Airports have become important business centres today. In this respect, airports not only provide airline transport services but also incorporate many different business models and witness intense competition. In order to provide competitive advantage, businesses attach importance to the uniqueness of the airport experience they offer to passengers. In this context, the most utilised factor is technology. One of the reasons why airports are highly sensitive to technology is their aim to provide competitive advantage. The ability of businesses to gain maximum benefit from the technology offered varies according to the level of passengers' adoption and acceptance of technology. In this context, passengers' technological resistance plays a decisive role. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the existing literature on airport experience and technological resistance, providing insights into the trends and direction of the field. In this process, R-based Bibliometrix software was used to analyse 6,188 studies indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database between 1981 and 2024. The findings of the research indicate that the Efsa Journal stands out in terms of publication performance within this literature. Furthermore, researchers from the United States have made the most significant contributions to this field. Additionally, there appears to be a relatively higher concentration of studies focusing on technological resistance in the realms of health and genetics. The research themes (technological change, technological properties, technological advances, mechanical properties, etc.) that emerged through the scientific mapping technique are expected to guide the researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nutmeg encounters challenges in productivity, quality, climate change, Covid-19 disruptions, and stagflation, requiring efforts to enhance competitiveness and meet global market demands. This study aims to analyze Indonesian nutmeg trade performance, assess competitive advantage, and formulate essential strategies to increase its competitiveness. Using comprehensive mixed quantitative and qualitative analysis, methods include export-import market share analysis, CAGR, import dependency ratio, import-to-export ratio, RCA, RSCA, RTA, and SWOT/QSPM analysis. The data obtained from in-depth interviews with key stakeholders was used for formulating strategies enhancing nutmeg's competitiveness. The findings underscore Indonesia's significant dominance in the global nutmeg market, with a considerable 61.6% market share but its export growth rate for nutmeg was less than the import annual growth. The competitiveness indicators demonstrated a robust comparative advantage of Indonesian nutmeg trade in the global market, especially for products categorized as "nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground" and "nutmeg, crushed or ground". Indonesian also has comparative advantage among other exporter countries. Crucial strategies of internal and external perspectives, such as expanding markets, improving nutmeg quality and productivity through improving farmer capacity, technological adoption, and good agricultural practices are necessary to take into account Indonesia's nutmeg competitiveness in global markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Organizations are prioritizing policies to manage and assist employees in enabling them to work well and to retain them, to maintain a competitive advantage and overcome crises such as an economic recession and the negative impact of the pandemic. This study, therefore, addresses the research gap, calling on them to improve employees' perceived organizational support (POS), felt obligation (FO), and transformational leadership (TL) to improve employee retention (ER) in remote and hybrid working environments, which are becoming more popular. Employing time-lagged data, we surveyed 300 remote employees working in multi-sector Vietnam. Based on the social exchange theory, the research results revealed that POS is essential to directly and positively promote ER. Importantly, the study indicated an indirect influence of POS on ER through FO. Moreover, transformational leadership partially moderated those relationships. Specifically, the direct relationship between POS and ER is stronger if TL is high, and reversely, the relationship is weaker if TL is low. The research findings thus enable us to make theoretical and practical contributions to the relationship between POS, FO, and TL toward ER in the post-pandemic remote working context. This encourages managers and researchers to focus more on establishing support and creating a remote work policy that retains employees to achieve stability and bring a competitive advantage to businesses. Finally, we also highlight some limitations and suggest ideas for further studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Beach in Bali are one of the main attractions of the island's tourism. The beauty of Bali's beaches, with their clean white sand, clear sea water, and ideal surfing waves, makes them famous. Each beach has unique characteristics that can be used as a competitive advantage to help tourists choose their destination in Bali. This study uses Multidimensional Scaling and Correspondence Analysis techniques to identify the advantages of each attribute for tourists. The results show that Diamond Beach's position as a tourist destination is similar to Green Bowl Beach. Based on the evaluation of fifteen items by respondents, it is evident that Diamond Beach has a diverse range of positive perceptions. Diamond Beach excels in attributes such as beach safety, sand color, and cleanliness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fashion industry continues to experience rapid development, providing great business opportunities, especially in the shoe sector. The Compass company as one of the local shoe manufacturers in Indonesia faces intense competition, which requires them to continue to innovate and improve product quality in order to achieve competitive advantage. This study aims to determine the effect of innovation and product quality on the competitive advantage of Compass products. The research method used is quantitative method with descriptive-causality research type. Sampling was carried out using non-probability sampling technique saturated sampling type with 100 respondents. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that product innovation has a significant effect on competitive advantage with a t value of 5.512> t table 1.988, and product quality also has a significant effect on competitive advantage with a t value of 4.510> t table 1.988. Simultaneously, product innovation and product quality have an effect of 60.6% on competitive advantage, while 39.4% is influenced by other variables outside this study. The conclusion of this study is that product innovation and quality play an important role in creating a competitive advantage for Compass products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the era of Industry 4.0, where disruption and uncertainty reign, the strategic adoption of business analytics emerges as a vital force in driving competitive advantage through value creation. This study investigates the pivotal role of business analytics adoption in fostering value creation to achieve a sustainable edge in Industry 4.0. By analyzing data from 237 E-commerce firms operating in fiercely competitive markets, the research explores the strategic imperatives for maximizing the utilization of data and information assets. It highlights the importance of integrating business analytics into organizational processes and fostering collaboration and dynamic capability to optimize decision-making and spur innovation. The findings underscore the necessity for firms to develop competencies in leveraging data-driven insights for competitive advantage. Moreover, this study contributes to bridging gaps in both Resource-Based Theory and dynamic capability literature, offering insights into practical actions for navigating the complexities of Industry 4.0. Ultimately, the research provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing business analytics adoption as a strategic imperative for organizational success in the digital era, with implications for enhancing competitive advantage and driving sustained growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The importance of knowledge management integration in increasing organisational flexibility in the midst of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, which demands rapid adaptation and responsiveness, requires organisations to continue to innovate in the dynamics of change. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between knowledge management and organisational flexibility and provide practical recommendations to optimise the application of knowledge management to improve organisational responsiveness. The research method uses a qualitative approach with literature study as the main source of data. The results revealed that effective integration between knowledge management and organisational flexibility can provide a significant competitive advantage. However, in its implementation, there are obstacles such as cultural resistance and technological limitations. The conclusion of this study confirms that a thorough and integrated application of knowledge management is the key to increasing organisational flexibility in the digital era. The implication of these findings is the need for organisational commitment to build a culture of knowledge sharing, adopt technologies that support knowledge management and align strategies with overall business objectives to ensure success in the face of change and maintain competitiveness in a dynamic market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aimed to find the degree to which digital leadership contributed to attaining competitive advantage in private Omani universities from the perspective of academics in view to achieve the objectives of the study, a descriptive research method was used, and a questionnaire consisting of 35 items was constructed. The questionnaire was comprised of two dimensions: digital leadership and competitive advantage. After verifying the validity and reliability of the instrument, it was applied of 234 faculty members. The study has shown that, from the perspective of academics, the level of digital leadership in private Omani universities was high. Furthermore, the study showed that the level of competitive advantage in private Omani universities, was high. The study concluded that there was a positive, strong and statistically significant correlation between all the dimensions of digital leadership and the dimensions of competitive advantage. The results of the linear regression analysis also demonstrated that the degree of digital leadership's contribution could predict 79.5% of the level of competitive advantage in private Omani universities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Innovation capabilities (ICs) represent a crucial source of competitive advantage for firms. However, the literature on ICs is extensive, leading to a diverse understanding of their nature and measurement. A notable gap exists in delineating the dimensions constituting ICs. This article aims to address this gap by identifying and pinpointing the various dimensions of ICs through a systematic literature review (SLR). The initial step involves identifying the diverse dimensions used in ICs, providing a distinctive insight for assessing their metrics. Notably, this SLR stands out as the only comprehensive analysis of various ICs dimensions, organizing them coherently. Examining 103 articles from the Web of Science and Scopus databases spanning from 2001 to 2022, the results reveal an amalgam of scales and associated approaches for IC measurement. This study contributes to the literature by systematically identifying and analyzing the main dimensions employed by researchers to measure ICs. Additionally, it highlights the foundational theoretical approaches of the identified studies. In practical terms, the study consolidates and presents the identified dimensions and metrics in integrative tables, offering researchers and companies valuable insights into diverse innovation paths that impact performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The accurate detection of railway tracks is essential for ensuring the safe operation of railways. This study introduces an innovative algorithm that utilizes a graph convolutional network (GCN) and deep neural residual network to enhance feature extraction from high-resolution aerial imagery. The traditional encoder–decoder architecture is expanded with GCN, which improves neighborhood definitions and enables long-range information exchange in a single layer. As a result, complex track features and contextual information are captured more effectively. The deep neural residual network, which incorporates depthwise separable convolution and an inverted bottleneck design, improves the representation of long-distance positional information and addresses occlusion caused by train carriages. The scSE attention mechanism reduces noise and optimizes feature representation. The algorithm was trained and tested on custom and Massachusetts datasets, demonstrating an 89.79% recall rate. This is a 3.17% improvement over the original U-Net model, indicating excellent performance in railway track segmentation. These findings suggest that the proposed algorithm not only excels in railway track segmentation but also offers significant competitive advantages in performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since gang violence typically occurs within racial and ethnic communities, gangs observed to launch counter-normative, inter-racial attacks draw attention to the variable social processes that may underpin conflict relations. Controlling for other factors previously found to influence the structure of gang-on-gang conflict, this study investigated whether gangs launching inter-racial attacks were placing themselves in a strategic position that may offer networked advantages for criminal enterprise. Examining the conflict patterns of 136 criminal street gangs operating in the City of Los Angeles we observed structural characteristics akin to what is observed among successful organizations interlinked by competitive business relations. MR-QAP nodal regression models suggest that gang violence reflects structurally efficient attack patterns. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of our main results. We conclude that inter-racial patterns of street gang violence may reflect a subset of violence associated with competitive processes that advance criminal enterprise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the context of supply disruption, having a resilient supply chain is crucial for the survival and growth of enterprises. It is also essential for gaining a competitive advantage in a turbulent environment. Enterprises need to invest in supply chain resilience to better deal with future uncertainties. This paper constructs a Stackelberg game model with the manufacturer as the leader and the retailer as the follower. We explored how supply chain-related factors under supply interruption risk affect supply chain resilience investment, and studied how to choose supply chain coordination strategies to improve the effectiveness of manufacturer capacity recovery and mutual profits in the context of supply interruption. The study also analyzes the asymmetrical impact of changes in product order quantity, supply disruption probability, and the capacity recovery coefficient on retailer decision-making and the profits of supply chain members. The results indicate that manufacturer profits are negatively correlated with supply disruption probability, while retailer profits are positively correlated with supply disruption probability when product order quantities are low and negatively correlated when product order quantities are high. The supply chain resilience investment is positively correlated with the supply disruption probability. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the cost-sharing contract is closely related to product order quantity and supply disruption probability. When the product order quantity d < α L − c [ 1 − ξ a L + ξ a H ] + s α H ξ + w α L (1 − ξ) k or α H − c [ 1 − ξ a L + ξ a H ] + s α H ξ + w α L (1 − ξ) k < d < α H [ 1 − ξ a L + ξ a H ] (w − c) k , manufacturers can withstand the risk of supply interruption by investing in supply chain resilience alone. But when the product order quantity is α L − c [ 1 − ξ a L + ξ a H ] + s α H ξ + w α L (1 − ξ) k < d < α H − c [ 1 − ξ a L + ξ a H ] + s α H ξ + w α L (1 − ξ) k and α H [ 1 − ξ a L + ξ a H ] (w − c) k < d , the use of cost-sharing contracts is more effective. Additionally, when the sensitivity analysis is conducted, the capacity recovery coefficient positively correlates with supply chain profits in a decentralized mode. However, under the cost-sharing contract mode, it exhibits a U-shaped fluctuation pattern, indicating that the impact of improving capacity recovery efficiency on the profits of both parties is not symmetrical and linear. As ξ approaches 0.5, the profits of manufacturers and retailers decrease. Instead, it undergoes an initial decline followed by a subsequent increase, highlighting the nonlinear benefits of capacity recovery strategies under the cooperative approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on the notions of an integrated approach, this study investigates the roles of people, plan, and process related activities in strategy implantation success in organizational contexts. Data were collected from 307 top- and mid-level managers working in public and private sector organizations in Kazakhstan. The findings revealed a significant influence of people-, plan-, and process-related activities on strategy implementation success and competitive advantages. However, the study found insignificant moderating roles of hierarchy culture and transactional leadership in strategy implementation and competitive advantage relationships. The findings reiterate the importance of an integrated approach in strategy implementation success and provide guidelines to initiate appropriate people, plan and process related activities in future strategic management practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The elemental allelopathy hypothesis states that the metal‐rich litter of hyper‐accumulating species may have a detrimental impact on neighbouring plants giving a competitive advantage to hyper‐accumulators. Here, we aim to specify the conditions of application of this hypothesis in realistic field conditions, and its relative importance compared to other positive effects found in metalliferous systems.We disentangled the litter‐induced elemental allelopathy and canopy effects of two metallophyte species (Arenaria multicaulis and Hutchinsia alpina) with different levels of leaf Zn and Cd accumulation on two ecotypes of Agrostis capillaris with different levels of metal tolerance. The experiment was conducted in two habitats with contrasting pollution levels in a former mining valley in the Pyrenees (France).The metallophyte species that accumulates more metals (Hutchinsia alpina) showed a strong elemental allelopathy effect on the target with lower metal tolerance in the habitat with lower pollution level, while the metallophyte species that accumulates less metals (Arenaria multicaulis) had no litter effect. Both metallophyte species had positive canopy effects likely due to improvement of micro‐climatic conditions. The drought that occurred during the experiment may have influenced these canopy effects, increasing their importance during the course of the study. For Hutchinsia alpina, the positive canopy effects were stronger than the negative litter effects, resulting in overall positive effects on both target ecotypes.Synthesis. Our results brought a better understanding of the occurrence of elemental allelopathy in metallophyte communities and its relative importance as compared to micro‐climatic facilitation in a global warming context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Experimental evidence suggests that larger plant species generally have a competitive advantage and thus should dominate communities where competition for limiting resources (i.e. water, soil nutrients, light, space and/or mutualists) is intense. Additionally, researchers have postulated that competition can generate negative co‐occurrence patterns. However, neither expectation is strongly supported by empirical evidence.In a relatively undisturbed old‐field plant community, we explored the interdependency of these expectations by examining pairwise species co‐occurrences, and pairwise species maximum height differences (measured here as the maximum potential height of the species), and by estimating competition intensity for sample plots using field transplants grown with and without neighbours. Specifically, we tested whether maximum species height differences were greater for negatively co‐occurring species pairs than for positively co‐occurring pairs found growing together. We also tested whether the maximum species height differences and co‐occurrence status of species pairs were associated with the average competitive environment they tended to be found growing in.Negatively co‐occurring species pairs found growing together differed more in maximum height than in positively co‐occurring species pairs that were more similar in maximum height. Additionally, species maximum height differences between negatively co‐occurring species pairs where higher in less competitively intense plots, whereas species maximum heights were more similar between positively co‐occurring species pairs found growing together in less competitively intense plots.Synthesis. Our results suggest an association between estimates of competition intensity generated using transplant experiments and co‐occurrence patterns. These findings contribute to our understanding of the association between size‐mediated competition and spatial organization in plant communities and provide a framework for future research in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Inspired by the resource-based view, this study focuses on two types of capabilities: dynamic (i.e. agility) and ordinary (sales capabilities). We aim to investigate whether SMEs that cultivate exceptional sales capabilities still need to enhance them through agility to maintain their sales growth and under what conditions. Design/methodology/approach: We use a descriptive research design and survey a sample of 235 SMEs from B2B industries in Croatia. We empirically test the conceptual framework with the SPSS Process macro. Findings: Our study results confirm that agility mediates sales capabilities' effect on sales growth. Furthermore, we find a significant positive moderating effect of sales orientation ambidexterity (retention coupled with the acquisition) on the indirect effect of sales capabilities on sales growth through agility. Originality: First, our study thus yields new insights on exploiting greater potential from sales capabilities through agile posture and making them at the forefront of SMEs' competitive advantage in turbulent transition markets. Second, through a moderated mediation framework, we provide actionable implications for managers by showcasing the situations in which the mediating role of agility contributes to sales growth, given the various levels of sales orientation ambidexterity. Finally, we contribute to the literature by focusing on two contextual issues: the transition country perspective and SMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: Emphasizing the increasing role of talent management (TM) as a global phenomenon and a source of sustainable competitive advantage for organizations, this study aims to present a scoping review of empirical literature on TM, examining the transition of TM from a phenomenon-driven to a theory-driven field. Design/methodology/approach: Using a scoping review, this study analyzed 200 empirical studies published between 2010 and 2023 on TM. Findings: The results indicate that TM is extensively studied in nationally operated, large, private, engineering-led organizations in Anglo-Saxon countries. The study highlights the necessity for more empirical studies and statistically robust evidence to establish the effectiveness of TM. Research limitations/implications: This review intends to provide a vision and direction for future researchers, guiding TM towards becoming a theory-driven field characterized by widely accepted theoretical frameworks and research designs. Practical implications: The findings of this study may not be generalizable to other types of organizations or cultural contexts, as it primarily focused on large private engineering-led organizations in Anglo-Saxon countries. Originality/value: This paper offers a comprehensive view of the definitions, contextualization, conceptualization, frameworks, practices, processes and under-explored areas of TM, which are essential for its development as a discipline. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to analyze the influence of service quality, facilities and location on purchasing decisions for CitraRaya Tangerang housing. Through a quantitative approach that is causal in nature, it is carried out to obtain a research model according to the procedure. This requires a sample that has been observed and determined based on the criteria of respondent characteristics using purposive sampling and 190 samples were found to ensure the sample was appropriate. This reason makes this research use the PLS analysis method approach which is the right step for analyzing research data. The results of this research are that service quality, facilities and location have a positive and significant effect on the decision to purchase CitraRaya housing. Finally, the findings of this research provide knowledge that can be relied upon in the future, especially for property business actors as an important reference in making effective marketing management strategic decisions in achieving competitive advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to determine the mediating effect of competitive advantage in the relationship of entrepreneurial orientation to business performance. The research method used in this research is quantitative research method with associative descriptive approach. The sample technique used was saturated sample by distributing questionnaires to 100 skincare and cosmetic stores in Sukabumi and the data analysis technique was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of PLS software. The results of this study indicate that Skincare and Cosmetic Stores in Sukabumi have succeeded in building entrepreneurial orientation, competitive advantage and good business performance in Skincare and Cosmetic Stores in Sukabumi. Entrepreneurial orientation has a direct and significant effect on competitive advantage, competitive advantage has a direct and significant effect on business performance and excellence mediates effectively in the leadership relationship of entrepreneurial orientation to business performance. The direct relationship effect of entrepreneurial orientation on business performance is smaller than the indirect effect. Thus, it can be concluded that competitive advantage acts as a mediating relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and business performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Financial statement fraud is a scheme in which an employee intentionally causes a misstatement or omission of material information in a company's financial statements. This study aims to analyze the effect of Fraud Hexagon on Financial Statement Fraud and the effect of Green Competitive Advantage on financial statement fraud. This researcher also aims to analyze the role of the Audit Committee as a moderator of the effect of Fraud Hexagon and Green Competitive Advantage on Financial Statement Fraud. Based on the results of the study, it shows that financial targets have a significant effect on financial statement fraud. Accrual Ratio has a significant effect on financial statement fraud. Ineffective monitoring does not have a significant effect on financial statement fraud. Changes in directors do not have a significant effect on financial statement fraud. External pressure has a significant effect on financial statement fraud. Project cooperation has a significant effect on financial statement fraud. Green Competitive advantage does not have a significant effect on financial statement fraud. The Audit Committee strengthens the influence of Financial Targets on Financial Statement Fraud. The Audit Committee strengthens the influence of Accrual Ratio on Financial Statement Fraud. The Audit Committee does not strengthen the influence of Ineffective Monitoring on Financial Statement Fraud. The Audit Committee does not strengthen the influence of Changes in Directors on Financial Statement Fraud. The Audit Committee does not strengthen the influence of External Pressure on Financial Statement Fraud. The Audit Committee strengthens the influence of Project Cooperation on Financial Statement Fraud. The Audit Committee does not strengthen the influence of Green Competitive Advantage on Financial Statement Fraud. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to examine the influence of competitive advantage, entrepreneurial orientation, and product innovation on the business success of snack food MSMEs in Sukabumi City. The phenomenon observed is the importance of innovation and competitive advantage in facing intense business competition. The problem identified is that it is unclear how much each of these factors contributes to the success of MSME businesses. This study used quantitative method with descriptive approach and associative analysis. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 67 snack food MSMEs in Sukabumi City. Validity and reliability of the instruments were tested using SPSS, and multiple linear regression analysis was used to test the research hypotheses. The results showed that competitive advantage had a positive and significant influence on business success with a significance value of 0.022. In contrast, entrepreneurial orientation and product innovation do not have a significant influence on business success, with a significance value of 0.118 and 0.695, respectively. It is concluded that competitive advantage is a key factor in determining business success of snack food MSMEs in Sukabumi, while entrepreneurial orientation and product innovation have no significant influence. Therefore, it is recommended that MSMEs in Sukabumi should focus more on developing competitive advantage to achieve better business success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of the traditional food industry has intensified competition among MSMEs. This study aims to analyze the effect of market orientation and product innovation on competitive advantage in traditional food MSMEs in Sukabumi City. The research method uses a causal descriptive quantitative approach with a sample of 128 traditional food MSMEs. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, literature study, and documentation. Data analysis used multiple linear regression. The results showed that market orientation had no significant effect on competitive advantage, while product innovation had a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage. Simultaneously, market orientation and product innovation have a significant effect on competitive advantage with a contribution of 15%. This finding indicates that traditional food MSMEs in Sukabumi City need to focus more on product innovation to improve their competitive advantage. This study provides insights for MSME players and related stakeholders in developing strategies to improve the competitiveness of traditional food MSMEs in an increasingly competitive era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research explains how unexpected and uncontrollable chance events can facilitate or constrain competitive advantage in sport, through a study of Iran in five weight division-specific sports (i.e. weightlifting, wrestling, taekwondo, judo and boxing). The analysis relied on data collected from 25 semi-structured interviews. The study identifies six types of chance events impacting elite sport – economic crises, sport-specific crises, diplomatic tensions with foreign countries, political decisions by foreign governments, technological discontinuities, and new policies and rules of international governing bodies. The contributions of this paper to the literature reside in the identification of crises as a major type of chance events and the discovery of some chance events specific to elite sport. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Several empirical studies indicate that the existence of a large informal sector is a major obstacle to firms' choices of innovation strategies. This paper aims to address this issue and investigates the effect of the informal sector on the innovation of formal firms in Greece. Design/methodology/approach: Using the World Bank's Enterprise Survey data, the impact of informal competition on formal firms' innovation in Greece is investigated by testing whether formal firms use innovation as a tool to protect and sustain their competitive advantage vis-à-vis informal firms and whether overall and informal competition has an inverted-U relationship with the innovation of formal firms. The effects of bribing and other variables drawn from the empirical literature are also controlled for. Findings: The findings fill a gap in the literature regarding the effects of the informal sector on formal economic activity in Greece, by indicating that the informal sector puts pressure on formal firms to innovate, in order to differentiate their product or service and enhance their productivity and by offering learnings to help policymakers to promote innovation in Greece. Originality/value: The originality of this study is that it investigates the impact of informal competition on formal firms' innovation in Greece, a developed economy with a large informal sector. It does so by focusing on the effects that formal firms' informal practices have on their competitors' innovation activities, and the role of informal competition in creating and sustaining a competitive advantage in Greece. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article explores the theoretical aspects of competitiveness among construction enterprises. A study was conducted to examine key theoretical approaches to defining the concepts of “competition,” “competitiveness,” and “enterprise competitiveness.” Through analysis, primary theoretical approaches to defining “enterprise competitiveness” were identified, including analogical, resource-based, systemic, comparative, comprehensive, profit-oriented, and qualitative approaches. Each approach is described, along with its key proponents. The article notes that the choice of approach for researching a company’s competitiveness is influenced by its specific activities, the market characteristics of its products (goods or services), and competitor behavior models. The investigation into theoretical approaches to “enterprise competitiveness” also helped identify certain inherent properties of the concept as an economic category, such as comparability, objectivity, systematicity, dynamism, attributiveness, spatiality, integrality, relevance, and consideration of both external and internal operational conditions. It is emphasized that industry affiliation is critical when defining and understanding “enterprise competitiveness,” as specific components contribute to its competitive advantages. The article further highlights that construction is a pivotal sector in Ukraine’s economy, significantly affecting the efficiency of the national economic system. The current state and key trends of the construction industry in Ukraine are discussed, and the primary factors impacting the competitiveness of construction companies are identified, which either enhance or diminish their competitive advantages. Innovation development and labor resource availability are highlighted as major influences on competitiveness. Finally, based on the synthesis of theoretical approaches and the specific characteristics of the construction industry, a definition of «competitiveness of construction enterprises» is proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A well-determined manufacturing system helps organisations achieve a desired competitive advantage. So, the manufacturing system selection concerns the critical decision of manufacturing strategy deployment. In the present era of industry 4.0, there exist four traditional manufacturing systems (TMS) (i.e. job-shop, batch-shop, mass, and continuous) and additive manufacturing system (AMS). Different process choice criteria (PCC) are responsible for selecting the best-suited system from five or a hybrid (AMS + TMS) configuration. This research formulates a two-stage framework comprising Delphi and Voting analytical hierarchy process (VAHP) techniques for quantifying the congruence between PCC and manufacturing systems. Initially, extant literature is reviewed to identify the critical PCC and further validated by industry experts through Delphi. This results in retaining thirty-six PCC. The relative importance of an individual criterion concerning a particular manufacturing system is computed using VAHP in the second stage to understand the alignment of PCC in different manufacturing systems for exhibiting the congruence between PCC and manufacturing system (TPS and AMS). The findings offer critical insights about the different PCC and their level-of-fit in TMS and AMS, which can assist researchers and practitioners in evaluating a suitable manufacturing system for an organisation using identified PCC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of directors' green experience on the disclosure of environmental information by firms. Furthermore, it investigates the mediating role of firm green culture and the moderating effect of Confucianism in this mediation process. Design/methodology/approach: The selected sample for this study comprises the A-share listed firms from 2010 to 2020. The data on "directors' green experiences," "Confucianism" and "green culture" were manually collected and organized, while other data were obtained from China Stock Market & Accounting Research Database. After eliminating corporations with ST, *ST and missing data, a total of 29,419 samples were obtained. The hypotheses were tested using a multiple linear regression model, and statistical analysis was performed using Stata 16.0. Findings: The findings of this study reveal that directors' green experience positively influences firm environmental information disclosure, and firm green culture mediates this relationship. Moreover, Confucianism moderates the impact of directors' green experience on firm environmental information disclosure, as well as the mediating role of green culture in the relationship between directors' green experience and firm environmental information disclosure. Originality/value: The disclosure of environmental information plays a significant role in promoting a firm's environmental performance as well as its competitive advantage. While previous studies examine various factors leading to firms' environmental information disclosure, the influence of managerial characteristics on firm environmental information disclosure has not received adequate research attention. The present study investigates the effect of directors' green experience on environmental information disclosure, contributing to the existing literature on firms' environmental information disclosure and managerial features. Meanwhile, it enriches the literature on firm governance and imprinting theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Value co-creation has emerged as a way for organizations to gain a competitive advantage and differentiate themselves from the competition. In the literature, a positive link has been found between value co-creation and firm performance. However, the impact of sales team value co-creation on performance has been largely unexplored. This study explores drivers of value co-creation by sales teams and its performance outcomes, with market turbulence as a contingency factor. Using a sample of 201 salespeople in 24 sales teams, the results indicate that when sales teams co-create value with customers, they can increase their sales performance. This effect is magnified when sales teams are working with customers operating in turbulent environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the past 20 years, a debate has developed on the differences between innovation and imitation strategies as mechanisms by which businesses operating in the Asia Pacific region may gain a competitive advantage. The current research contributes to this debate from a different perspective by exploring some of the challenges and opportunities associated with the combination of both strategies into what has been defined as imovation. Imovators and imovations do not stand alone in business ecosystems. Rather, they should be embraced in the context of sustainability-related virtues and emerging capabilities, such as ethical behaviour, co-responsibility and positive social impact. Taking dynamic capabilities as a theoretical lens, this paper conducts an empirical investigation of responsible imovation in a sample of 180 enterprises operating in the Asia Pacific market. In particular, this research evaluates the relationship between dynamic capabilities and imovation capabilities using a logistic regression analysis whereby we correlate the three main features of imovation strategies: strategic alliances, strategic decision-making and product innovations. To the best of our knowledge, ours is the first study to focus on responsible imovation in the Asia Pacific market from an empirical perspective. The research highlights the key organisational and individual actions with the potential both to preserve existing capabilities and to create and integrate new ones. Our findings highlight the importance of technology adoption for responsible imovation to become more effective and accessible to imovators in the Asia Pacific business ecosystem. We conclude that responsible imovations combined with product-level innovations and core dynamic capabilities pave the way towards more rapid growth and a more sustainable competitive advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study aims to empirically investigate the relationship between a firm's overall (individual) ESG performance and intellectual capital based on data from globally publicly listed firms across 30 countries from 2000 to 2019. We also explore how the Altman Z-score (the total number of patents and trademarks at the national level) moderates the association between firm' ESG performance and intellectual capital. We use the Panel FGLS (Feasible Generalized Least Squares) approach to examine whether firms with better ESG performance experience a boost in intellectual capital performance. We present two key findings: (1) ESG performance, with its three main pillars, has a significantly strong positive impact on intellectual capital. This suggests that firms should engage in ESG activities as part of their strategy and, to remain ahead of their competitors, must innovate in ways that prevent rivals from copying their business approach. (2) The greater the number of patents and trademarks at the national level and the higher the Altman Z-score, the more significantly positive is the relationship between ESG performance and intellectual capital. The findings of this study contribute to the scant literature on ESG performance and intellectual capital. Firms with strong ESG performance and outstanding achievements in sustainable development have a competitive advantage; therefore, information about firms' strategies for incorporating, generating, transferring and applying intellectual capital can provide stakeholders with a long-term view of the company's future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]