Estimating the innovation effects of university–industry–government linkages: The case of Taiwan

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-154
Author(s):  
Mei-Chih Hu ◽  
John A Mathews
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Emerging Industries ◽  
Innovation Capacity ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
University Industry

AbstractThis study focuses on university—industry—government (UIG) linkages and their influence on innovation in Taiwan. The innovation effects are estimated using a quartet of measures — technology transfers, technology licensing, firms incubated and patents granted — while the UIG influence is estimated via its differential impact according to the size of the firms involved, the type of innovation (process or product-oriented), the stage of the technology cycle, and the role of government. Using a Structural Equation Model (SEM) method to examine these interactions, the study reveals that UIG linkage effects vary with the size of company, in that the major incentive for UIG linkages for large companies is an attempt to acquire a skilled and qualified workforce, while SMEs (small and medium enterprises) tend to use them to gain marketing advantage, particularly for those SMEs or start-ups in emerging industries. The study concludes that Taiwan's innovation capacity is heavily reliant on building the capability of SMEs and continues to depend greatly on government leadership through technology-capability-enhancing institutions such as ITRI.

Estimating the innovation effects of university–industry–government linkages: The case of Taiwan

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Chih Hu ◽  
John A Mathews
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Emerging Industries ◽  
Innovation Capacity ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
University Industry

AbstractThis study focuses on university—industry—government (UIG) linkages and their influence on innovation in Taiwan. The innovation effects are estimated using a quartet of measures — technology transfers, technology licensing, firms incubated and patents granted — while the UIG influence is estimated via its differential impact according to the size of the firms involved, the type of innovation (process or product-oriented), the stage of the technology cycle, and the role of government. Using a Structural Equation Model (SEM) method to examine these interactions, the study reveals that UIG linkage effects vary with the size of company, in that the major incentive for UIG linkages for large companies is an attempt to acquire a skilled and qualified workforce, while SMEs (small and medium enterprises) tend to use them to gain marketing advantage, particularly for those SMEs or start-ups in emerging industries. The study concludes that Taiwan's innovation capacity is heavily reliant on building the capability of SMEs and continues to depend greatly on government leadership through technology-capability-enhancing institutions such as ITRI.

scholarly journals PENGARUH ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP DAN INNOVATION CAPACITY TERHADAP COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE PADA USAHA KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UKM) BINAAN DINAS PERDAGANGAN KOTA SURABAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Arini Sulistyowati
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Entrepreneurial Leadership ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Innovation Capacity ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The contribution of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to economic growth makes the performance of SMEs need to be improved, but in creating the optimal performance it needs a competitive advantage that must be owned by every SME. The competitive advantage can be influenced by several factors. This research was conducted with the aim to analyze the influence of entrepreneurial leadership and innovation capacity toward competitive advantage on SMEs of the Trade Service Department of Surabaya City. This study uses a quantitative approach. Data collection was done by distributing questionnaires. Data analysis technique used is analysis of The Structural Equation Model (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) program. The results of this study found that entrepreneurial leadership and innovation capacity have a significant effect on competitive advantage on SMEs of the Department of Commerce Surabaya City. Keywords: Entrepreneurial Leadership, Innovation Capacity, Competitive Advantage

scholarly journals EMPIRICAL STUDY ON THE ANTECEDENTS PREDICTING ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN BANGLADESH

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-145
Author(s):  
Munshi Muhammad Abdul Kader Jilani ◽  
Luo Fan ◽  
Mansura Nusrat ◽  
Md. Aftab Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Organizational Resilience ◽  
Affective Traits ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Endogenous Variables ◽  
Creative Climate ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Human values and affective traits were found to predict attitudes toward the use of different types of knowledge-based theory through creative climate. In this study (N =329), we aimed to gain a more comprehensive understanding of those predictors toward use in a structural equation model (SEM), providied a better overview of a possible structural path that drives to such antecedents for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh. Precisely, we predicted and found that the relations between the variables and impact of different variables were modeled and tested by applying SEM. Based on the questionnaires survey on SMEs in Bangladesh, this empirical study indicates that all the predictor variables significantly influence the endogenous variables except knowledge management (KM) and employee resilience (ER), and creative climate (CC) and organizational resilience (OR). The study provides several theoretical and practical implications for further research.

scholarly journals Efforts to Increase Marketing Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Central Java, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Mudiantono Soekirman ◽  
Fajar Ayu Suryani
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Distribution Channel ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Marketing Performance ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Business competition in the current era of globalization requires companies to have a strategy to win the market. Strategic management has an important role for the survival of the company. The existence of such competition is also felt by small businesses such as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The increase in the number of SME units in Central Java was not followed by an increase in average sales of SMEs. This study aims to analyze the effect of distribution channel, ERP implementation and entrepreneurial orientation on marketing performance with competitive advantage as an intervening variable. The population in this study were small and medium enterprises owners in Central Java. Six hypothesis were formulated for this study. To test those hypothesis, this study used 104 respondent. Structural Equation Model (SEM) was applied to this study using AMOS 24  as a tool. The results of this study shows that competitive advantage is the most variable in influencing the marketing performance, while this  competititve advantage has entrepreneurial orientation as highest variable in influencing it. This study suggests that if SMEs want to increase their marketing performance, they must increase  their competitive advantage. This competitive advantage can be increase by increasing the entrepreneurial orientation.

Business strategy – MSMEs' performance relationship: innovation and accounting information system as mediators

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyna Latifah ◽  
Doddy Setiawan ◽  
Y. Anni Aryani ◽  
Rahmawati Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Business Strategy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Management Control ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThis study provides empirical evidences on the relationship between business strategy and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) performance. Additionally, the study aims to explore the role of innovation and accounting information systems (AISs) in the strategy performance linkage among MSMEs in Indonesia.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire-based survey was conducted, which produced 102 valid responses. Surveys were distributed to MSME owners throughout Solo, Yogyakarta and Semarang, Indonesia. Data were analyzed by using structural equation model with partial least squares.FindingsThe result shows that business strategy has indirect impacts on MSMEs' performance. Both innovation and AIS positively mediate the relationship between business strategy and MSMEs’ performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe performance variable was measured based on the owners' perception. This makes the results not to be reflective of the real performance situation.Practical implicationsAlignment between strategy and innovation plays a vital role in improving the performance of MSMEs. The differentiation strategy that focuses on product uniqueness and quality requires innovation to add value to the product and the customer. The innovation process is at high risk of failure, so MSMEs owners need accurate calculations in decision making. AISs are part of management control to reduce risk by identifying standards and directing organizational goals.Originality/valueThis study considers the contingency factors in the relationship between strategy and performance by providing innovation variables and AIS.

Towards a better understanding of intellectual capital in Mexican SMEs

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 316-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain Daou ◽  
Egide Karuranga ◽  
Zhan Su
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
External Capital ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the characteristics of intellectual capital (IC) in Mexican small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Due to the shift from traditional factors of production to knowledge-based economy, an understanding of the role of IC has become crucial for SMEs to develop a competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach – This study takes an in depth look at the three components of IC: human, organizational, and external capital. In order to do so, a quantitative study on 445 SMEs was conducted based on data collected through an online survey. A structural equation model is proposed that is a fit with the reality of Mexican SMEs. Regional differences are highlighted by means of multigroup analysis. Findings – The results suggest that the features of human and organizational capital are consistent with previous studies on SMEs in emerging economies. However, external capital shows some distinctive characteristics unique to Mexican context. Practical implications – Implications for managers and policymakers are discussed, whereby an adaptation of programs and policies are required to fit the Mexican context at the national and regional levels. Originality/value – To the best of the authors knowledge, this is the first study that observes the components of IC in Mexican SMEs.

Investigation of the Factors Influencing SME Failure as a Function of Its Prevention and Fast Recovery after Failure

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nenad Nikolić ◽  
Ivan Jovanović ◽  
Đorđe Nikolić ◽  
Ivan Mihajlović ◽  
Peter Schulte
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Life Cycle Stage ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Clear Vision ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This paper presents a conceptual framework for investigation of the factors influencing the failure of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as the level of their recovery. Based on the review of literature, all the factors are classified either as individual characteristics of entrepreneurs or non-individual characteristics, that is, characteristics related to SMEs. Having in mind various factors identified by different researchers in their studies, the authors of this paper formed a basic hypothetical framework as well as a qualitative framework for evaluation of the most significant factors influencing SME failure and recovery. Accordingly, a preliminary questionnaire was designed in order to collect the attitudes of entrepreneurs regarding the impact of particular factors. The results of the survey were used for further quantitative analysis and as a base for the formation of a structural equation model for testing the proposed hypotheses. Using the structural equation model to derive results, the authors have found that all the analysed factors except the factors related to private time activities of entrepreneurs/owners of SMEs have a statistically significant influence on SME success, with external non-individual factors having the greatest influence. Furthermore, the results indicate that the level of recovery, business life cycle stage and the sector of a failed SME impact on the ranking of the factors leading to SME failure. The study points to the necessity of improving the conditions under which SMEs operate, primarily by removing the obstacles that hinder growth and development of SMEs as well as by developing the appropriate system of support for entrepreneurs. In addition, having a clear vision of the factors of failure can help SMEs to become more resistant to the adverse effects of these factors and deal with them more effectively.

Nanotechnology, Firm Innovation and University-Industry Networks

2011 ◽  
pp. 139-155
Author(s):  
Cristina Martinez-Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Firm Innovation ◽  
Global Networks ◽  
Central Business Districts ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
University Industry

Nanotechnology is becoming a transformative element for the manufacturing sector into the knowledge economy. Access to relevant knowledge is a critical factor in this transformation as manufacturing firms cluster in peripheral suburbs away from the knowledge intensive ring of central business districts. Results from a project conducted in South-West Sydney shows that informal university-industry networks raise the awareness of firms to the potential of nanotechnology applications, their willingness to invest in nanotechnology R&D and the number of university-industry cooperation initiatives and business-to-business partnerships. Results from the project also suggest that, despite the importance for firms of being involved in global networks, access to local knowledge and local networks is significant for the innovation process of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

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