The role of top management involvement in firms performing projects: A dynamic capabilities approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 3447-3458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor Hermano ◽  
Natalia Martín-Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Involvement

scholarly journals Workforce education diversity, work organization and innovation propensity

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Bello-Pintado ◽  
Carlos Bianchi
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Context Effects ◽  
Evolutionary Economics ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Organizational Practices ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderating Role

PurposeDiversity of people, knowledge and resources has been identified as a determinant of firms' growth. This paper focusses on innovation propensity as a critical dimension of firm's growth path, aiming to analyse the effects of the firm's horizontal educational diversity (HED) on the propensity to conduct different technological innovation activities (TIAs). In addition, considering the evidence showing that these effects are neither direct nor linear, the authors analyse the moderating role of the firm's organizational practices oriented to knowledge sharing (KS) on the association between HED and the adoption of TIAs.Design/methodology/approachFollowing the theoretical arguments of the resource-based view (RBV), the evolutionary economics and the dynamic capabilities approach and related empirical evidences, the authors proposed four hypotheses regarding the effect of HED on TIAs and the moderating role of work organization practices oriented to promote KS. Empirically, the authors calculated different HED diversity indexes capturing two basic dimensions: variety and balance. Hence, using instrumental variables and panel data techniques to control endogeneity biases, the authors tested the proposed hypotheses using a data set of Uruguayan manufacturing firms between 2004 and 2015.FindingsIn line with previous evidence, results showed idiosyncratic context effects. The authors found a robust, linear, positive and significant relationship between HED and TIAs, but the effect can only be consistently associated with the adoption of internal or external research and development (R&D) activities. Moreover, the moderating role of work organization practices oriented to promote KS is positive and significant when firms engage in TIAs. For technological innovations that only involve the acquisiton of technology (AT), a positive effect is also observed but always associated to organizational practices oriented to promote KS.Originality/valueThis paper revisits the analysis of workforce diversity for a relatively less explored context. This research contributes to the field by linking HED and work organization practices to understand firm's innovation propensity in a developing context. Moreover, while other studies have focussed only on top management or R&D team diversity, the authors have analysed the whole professional's workforce. It allows the authors to discuss the effects of diversity on innovation propensity in the light of the ongoing debate on the effects of innovation in employment.

The role of supply management resilience in attaining ambidexterity: a dynamic capabilities approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reham A. Eltantawy
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Supply Management ◽  
Ecological Resilience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Turbulent Environments ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Exploitation And Exploration ◽  
Resilience Capabilities

Purpose – This study aims to explore the necessary role of supply management (SM) resilience capabilities in making effective trade-offs to attain an ambidextrous state, i.e. the state of attaining exploitation and exploration with dexterity, or achieving high levels of both. Sustainability requires effective trade-offs among economic, environmental and social outcomes while maintaining the longevity of the buying firm. Existing literature highlights the difficulty of making effective trade-offs due to likely tensions between divergent demands, i.e. tensions between exploitative and explorative performance goals. Design/methodology/approach – This conceptual study extends insights from the dynamic capabilities approach to explore the nature of SM resilience and its role in attaining ambidexterity. Findings – This study proposes SM resilience as a multifaceted dynamic capability that is determined by two contrasting aspects of stability (engineering and ecological resilience) that aid the buyer’s firm to ambidextrously adapt and transform in turbulent environments. Practical implications – The study highlights the competencies and resilience capabilities that managers need to develop and maintain in pursuing an effective balance of exploitation and exploration in SM. Originality/value – The proposed framework extends existing SM sustainability frameworks by examining the nature and dimensionality of resilience and linking it to ambidexterity. The proposed framework provides a platform for the integration of theoretical aspects from various research streams; socio-ecological literature, dynamic capabilities and organizational ambidexterity.

scholarly journals Manager’s Age, Sustainable Entrepreneurial Orientation and Sustainable Performance: A Conceptual Outlook

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3196
Author(s):  
Farah Ameer ◽  
Naveed R. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Scholars have investigated the direct linkage between manager’s age and sustainable corporate performance, however, the mixed results and conflicting findings on the nature of the relationship demand further explanation through the missing constructs. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating role of sustainable entrepreneurial orientation in the manager’s age and sustainable performance. This study develops a conceptual link by using a dynamic capabilities approach and upper echelon perspective, indicating that younger managers can adopt a more holistic approach towards sustainable practices which can enhance the environmental, social and economic performance of firms. This implies that the relationship between manager’s age and sustainable performance can be explained through sustainable entrepreneurial orientation (SEO) which can play a key role in setting organizational direction towards sustainable development and achieving sustainable business performance. This study contributes to the literature by examining the role of SEO in the relationship between the manager’s age and sustainable performance. This research will help practitioners recognize the importance of minimizing environmental and social problems generating due to organizational production activities. This will lead to profit generation as well as value creation for nature and the local community.

The Value of a Legally Astute Top Management Team

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constance E. Bagley
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Top Management Team ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Top Management Teams ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Relational Governance ◽  
Proactive Approach ◽  
Context Specific

This article describes the construct of “legal astuteness” and explains why it is a valuable dynamic capability. It also examines the systems approach to law and strategy, which embeds the top management team within the firm’s “ecosystem.” The discussion begins with an overview of the dynamic capabilities approach to competitive advantage and proceeds by identifying the requirements of legal astuteness: a set of value-laden attitudes about the importance of law and ethical behavior to firm success; a proactive approach to management, regulation, and risk; context-specific knowledge of the law and the appropriate use of legal tools; and strategically astute counsel. The article then explains how legally astute top management teams can augment contracts with relational governance; practice strategic compliance management; enhance, combine, protect, and reconfigure tangible and intangible assets; and manage human resources more effectively. Finally, it outlines degrees of legal astuteness.

The role of the market sub-system and the socio-technical sub-system in innovation and firm performance: a dynamic capabilities approach

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Weerawardena ◽  
Gillian Sullivan Mort ◽  
Sandeep Salunke ◽  
Gary Knight ◽  
Peter W. Liesch
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Capabilities Approach

scholarly journals Top management commitment and involvement and their link to key account management effectiveness

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nektarios Tzempelikos
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Key Account Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Account Management ◽  
Key Account ◽  
Management Commitment ◽  
Top Management Commitment ◽  
Management Involvement

Purpose – The purpose of the study is to examine the role of top management in effective key account management (KAM) relationships, making a distinction between top management commitment and top management involvement. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses data from 304 suppliers from different sectors to test the research model and hypotheses developed. Data were collected by means of personal interviews. The survey instrument was a structured questionnaire. Findings – Results show that top management commitment positively affects top management involvement. In addition, top management involvement totally mediates the relationship between top management commitment and relationship quality. Finally, relationship quality positively relates to financial performance. Research limitations/implications – The study focuses on the role of top management in KAM. Future research that considers the top management’s role simultaneously with other internal or external factors would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the antecedents of effective KAM. Future studies can also examine the potential detrimental impact of top management involvement in KAM. Practical implications – Top managers should get actively involved in KAM. The study provides managers with guidance concerning how top management can have the greatest effect on KAM effectiveness. Originality/value – The study adds to our understanding of the role of top management in KAM. The study provides an integrative empirical examination of the influence of top management in KAM and offer insights on which ways top management determines KAM success.

scholarly journals A resource-based view and dynamic capabilities approach in the context of a region’s international attractiveness: The recent case of Western Australia

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abel D Alonso ◽  
Seng Kok
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Sustained Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Environments ◽  
Strategic Role

This exploratory study proposes a framework based on the resource view theory and the dynamic capabilities approach to further the understanding of a region’s attractiveness, particularly from an international perspective. The case of Western Australia is examined through in-depth, face-to-face interviews with nine country consuls experienced in international trade. The findings revealed significant ways in which Western Australia could enhance its future commercial appeal. The findings revealed the value of synergies between this state and other countries, particularly exchanging expertise, transferring knowledge, or exporting know-how, education, both university and industry-focused, research and development and expertise. These forms of regional attractiveness emphasise the strategic role of industry resources and dynamic capabilities, thus, underscoring the usefulness and applicability of the proposed framework. While the state’s mineral exports will continue to drive its economy, harnessing its potential in other areas is crucial to adapt to changing business environments and to build sustained competitive advantage.

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