Bridging capital and performance in clustered firms: The heterogeneous effect of knowledge strategy

2021 ◽  
Vol 85 ◽  
pp. 104264
Author(s):  
Ángela Martínez-Pérez ◽  
Dioni Elche ◽  
Pedro M. García-Villaverde
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Strategy ◽  
Bridging Capital ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Heterogeneous Effect

Competing Through Knowledge and Information Systems Strategies: A Study of Small and Medium-Sized Firms

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 1650027 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolande E. Chan ◽  
James S. Denford ◽  
Joyce Y. Jin
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Knowledge Strategy ◽  
Information Systems Strategy ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Knowledge Strategies ◽  
Innovation Capital

In this study, we investigated strategies that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada employ to create, transfer, and apply knowledge, and we evaluated the importance of supporting dynamic knowledge capabilities and information systems. To examine the empirical support for a model based on the resource-based view of the firm, we conducted a survey of SMEs operating in knowledge-intensive industries. We tested relationships among knowledge strategy, information systems strategy, dynamic knowledge capabilities, and firm performance. SME performance was measured by their physical and financial capital, as well as four intangible types of capital: structural, human, innovation, and relational. We observed that dynamic knowledge capabilities only partially mediate the link between knowledge strategy and performance in SMEs. However, dynamic knowledge capabilities fully mediate the link between information systems (IS) strategy and performance in the small and medium-sized firms studied. We observed that information systems only indirectly influence firm performance, but they directly support the knowledge and innovation capital of SMEs. Further, our results indicated that, in SMEs, knowledge strategies directly influence IS strategies, and that alignment between knowledge strategies and IS strategies positively impacts dynamic knowledge capabilities, and hence firm performance.

Interpretation Systems: Knowledge, Strategy, and Performance

2012 ◽  
pp. 337-358
Author(s):  
G. Tomas ◽  
M. Hult ◽  
David J. Ketchen ◽  
S. Tamer Cavusgil ◽  
Roger J. Calantone
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Strategy ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Interpretation Systems

Alternative Knowledge Strategies, Competitive Environment, and Organizational Performance in Small Manufacturing Firms

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul E. Bierly ◽  
Paula S. Daly
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Competitive Environment ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Knowledge Strategy ◽  
Environment Variables ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Knowledge Strategies ◽  
The Relationship

This study examines the relationship between knowledge strategy (exploration or exploitation) and performance, and the possible moderating role of external environment variables. Results from a sample of small manufacturing firms indicate that exploration and exploitation are distinct and complementary constructs. The relationship between exploration and performance is linear and positive, while the relationship between exploitation and performance is concave, indicating that there is a point at which focusing on exploitation leads to reduced returns. Additionally, we find that the competitive environment moderates the relationship between exploitation and performance, such that exploitation has a stronger impact on performance in stable and high–tech environments than in dynamic and low–tech environments. Exploration also has a stronger impact on performance in high–tech environments than in low–tech environments.

The heterogeneous impact of leverage on firm performance: empirical evidence from Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nirmol Chandra Das ◽  
Mohammad Ashraful Ferdous Chowdhury ◽  
Md. Nazrul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Optimal Capital Structure ◽  
Optimal Capital ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Heterogeneous Effect ◽  
Nonfinancial Firms ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this study primarily is to investigate the heterogeneous effect of leverage on performance of the listed nonfinancial joint stock companies in Bangladesh.Design/methodology/approachA large panel sample of 165 listed nonfinancial firms under different industries of Bangladesh studied for the period 2007–2016 employing the dynamic panel approaches, namely, differenced generalized method of moments (GMM) and system GMM. The asymmetric relationship between leverage and performance is also examined by quantile regression approach.FindingsGMM showed that the leverage indicators have the negative impact on the performance of the firms in terms of return on equity and return on asset while the quantile regressions revealed the heterogeneous relationship between leverage and profitability. It showed that greater negative impact of leverage on performance in high-profitable firms than low-profitable firms.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is confined to only the listed nonfinancial joint-stock companies of Bangladesh.Practical implicationsThe asymmetric relationship between leverage and financial performance identified in this study would be the helpful tool for financial managers for optimal capital structure decisions.Originality/valueThis is one of the first in-depth attempts to find the nonlinear heterogeneous effect of leverage on firms' performance.

Knowledge strategy, sharing behavior and performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja K. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Knowledge Strategy ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Purpose The study aims to examine the effect of knowledge management strategy (KMS) on knowledge-sharing behavior (KSB) and its subsequent effect on knowledge performance (KP). It also throws light on the mediating role of KM enablers (KMEs) and KSB. Design/methodology/approach In purview of previous literature, several hypotheses were framed. Structural equation modeling (SEM) using SPSS 20, PROCESS macro and AMOS 20 was used to examine the research hypotheses in a sample of empirical data collected from 350 employees of information technology (IT) service provider firms. Findings This paper empirically proves the existence of mediation effect of the proposed mediators (KME, KSB) between predictors (KMS, KSB) and outcomes (KSB, KP) in different hypothesized relationships. Result provides empirical evidence toward the positive influence of KMS dimensions (internal-oriented KMS, external-oriented KMS) on KSB and also confirms the influence of KSB on KP. Research limitations/implications This study examines the effect of KMS and KSB on KP with reference to the IT sector, thereby limiting generalization to other sectors. Practical and managerial implications have been discussed in the later sections of the study. Originality/value This study adds value to the existing KM literature by adjoining the links among knowledge strategy, sharing behavior and performance.

Transmission Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Analysis with the Siemens ELMISKOP 101

1972 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 450-451
Author(s):  
H. M. Thieringer
Keyword(s):  
Objective Lens ◽  
Transmission Microscopy ◽  
Image Recording ◽  
Mode Of Operation ◽  
Scanning Transmission ◽  
Electron Microscopes ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Convergent Beam ◽  
Ray Path ◽  
Beam Diffraction

It has repeatedly been show that with conventional electron microscopes very fine electron probes can be produced, therefore allowing various micro-techniques such as micro recording, X-ray microanalysis and convergent beam diffraction. In this paper the function and performance of an SIEMENS ELMISKOP 101 used as a scanning transmission microscope (STEM) is described. This mode of operation has some advantages over the conventional transmission microscopy (CTEM) especially for the observation of thick specimen, in spite of somewhat longer image recording times.Fig.1 shows schematically the ray path and the additional electronics of an ELMISKOP 101 working as a STEM. With a point-cathode, and using condensor I and the objective lens as a demagnifying system, an electron probe with a half-width ob about 25 Å and a typical current of 5.10-11 amp at 100 kV can be obtained in the back focal plane of the objective lens.

Angular Resolved Electron Spectroscopy with Parallel Recording

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 370-371
Author(s):  
Huang Min ◽  
P.S. Flora ◽  
C.J. Harland ◽  
J.A. Venables
Keyword(s):  
Electron Spectroscopy ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Solid Angle ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Voltage Electron ◽  
Cylindrical Mirror ◽  
Inner Radius ◽  
Channel Plate ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Type Detector

A cylindrical mirror analyser (CMA) has been built with a parallel recording detection system. It is being used for angular resolved electron spectroscopy (ARES) within a SEM. The CMA has been optimised for imaging applications; the inner cylinder contains a magnetically focused and scanned, 30kV, SEM electron-optical column. The CMA has a large inner radius (50.8mm) and a large collection solid angle (Ω > 1sterad). An energy resolution (ΔE/E) of 1-2% has been achieved. The design and performance of the combination SEM/CMA instrument has been described previously and the CMA and detector system has been used for low voltage electron spectroscopy. Here we discuss the use of the CMA for ARES and present some preliminary results.The CMA has been designed for an axis-to-ring focus and uses an annular type detector. This detector consists of a channel-plate/YAG/mirror assembly which is optically coupled to either a photomultiplier for spectroscopy or a TV camera for parallel detection.

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