scholarly journals Evolution of Enterprise Competitiveness in Multiplex Networks of Standards: A Case Study of the Communication Industry in China

Complexity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Fangyu Chen ◽  
Yongchang Wei
Keyword(s):  
Standard System ◽  
Empirical Observation ◽  
Communication Industry ◽  
Multiplex Networks ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Strategic Option ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Basic Technology

Competing to set industry standards is a strategic option to a variety of industries. This paper aims to investigate the role of standard drafting in the evolution of enterprises’ competitiveness in multiplex networks of standards. Specifically, network-based measurements are deliberately designed to evaluate the enterprises participation, contribution, and collaboration in drafting standards. By demonstrating the development of the standard system in China’s communication industry, the effectiveness of our measurement system is verified. Accompanied by empirical observation, the data analysis shows that the relevant governmental agencies dominate the whole standard system; basic-technology providers acquire greater competitiveness through participating in the standards drafting than the other kinds of enterprises. Finally, the corresponding managerial suggestions are offered.

scholarly journals Urban Sprawl in Iranian Medium-sized Cities; Investigating the Role of Masterplans

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Soltani ◽  
Mohammad Hosseinpour ◽  
Ali Hajizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Urban Sprawl ◽  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Development Pattern ◽  
Balanced Development ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Economic And Social Impacts

Urban sprawl is one of the main important phenomena threatening the spatial structure of cities and affecting the overall quality of them. This paper studied the urban growth pattern and sprawling of Kazerun, a medium-sized city in the south of Iran. Using the population and land use data available from secondary formal sources, the growth pattern was compared to national statistics. Furthermore, two well-known landscape metrics included Holdern and Shannon indices were applied to measure the extent of urban sprawl. As a qualitative research methodology, some experts (n = 30) working in governmental agencies were asked to explain the causes and effects of urban sprawl in the case study area. The results confirmed that several factors including the former masterplans affected the urban development pattern of the area. Moreover, a number of physical, environmental, economic and social impacts were discovered as the consequence of current fragmented growth pattern. Finally, a set of applicable policies are recommended to overcome sprawl and to achieve a more balanced development.

The Role of Business in the Innovation Ecosystem

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-36
Author(s):  
Manuela Gutiérrez-Leefmans
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Technology Sector ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Private Organizations

The rapid advance in the technology sector in the last decades has ignited smart city initiatives all over the world, which aim to provide solutions to current urban problems related to energy, waste management, traffic, and security, among others. However, although smart territories have been studied from different approaches, there seems to be a gap in the relationship between smart cities and businesses. Private entities have the knowledge, experience and in most cases, the resources to contribute to the synergy between governmental agencies and entrepreneurs. Three case studies from successful smart cities are presented together with an additional case study using original research in order to study the smart city under a business model framework, where each actor generates and captures value. Results indicate that private organizations play a key role in the innovation ecosystem, and they are crucial for collaboration with universities to encourage civil society participation in the smart city.

scholarly journals Women and Sikhism in Theory and Practice: Normative Discourses, Seva Performances, and Agency in the Case Study of Some Young Sikh Women in Northern Italy

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Bertolani
Keyword(s):  
Collective Identity ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Empirical Observation ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Initial Process

The paper reflects on the role of women in Sikhism in theory and social practice, starting from a case study in northern Italy. Although the normative discourse widely shared in mainstream Sikhism affirms the equality between man and woman and the same possibility to manifest devotion through every kind of seva (social service within gurdwaras), empirical observation in some Italian gurdwaras has shown a different picture, as there is a clear division of tasks that implicitly subtends a gender-based hierarchy. This relational structure is challenged by intergenerational tensions, especially by young women born or raised in Italy, who may want to develop a different Sikh identity, considered compatible also with the Italian social and cultural context. In this initial process of collective identity definition and of agency, the female participation in the religious seva within gurdwaras is identified as the tool for change of power relations that cross genders and generations.

Talent acquisition in startups in India: the role of social capital

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumar Mukul ◽  
Gordhan K. Saini
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Talent Acquisition

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the talent acquisition practices adopted by startups and understand how small entrepreneurs leverage social capital to address the talent acquisition challenges faced by them, and; identify some of the unique parameters adopted by startups in talent acquisition. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a multiple case study method to explore the talent acquisition practices in startups in India. The study included six case studies on startups in Hubli city of North Karnataka in India. Findings This paper finds that startups (especially in smaller cities) face challenges such as lower quality of talent pool, absence of a brand name, inability to provide competitive salary and other benefits as per industry standards and locational disadvantages in talent acquisition. Thus, entrepreneurs leverage their social capital for talent acquisition by handpicking talent on the basis of familiarity or credible networks and recommendations. Incubation centres provide institutionalized sources of social capital to help them attract good talent. This study finds that employee-culture fit and trust play important role in acquiring talent in startups. Practical implications The study has implications for startup entrepreneurs, recruitment service providers, incubation centres, trainers, policymakers, etc. The study provides useful insights to the startups with regard to their recruitment practices. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature in the domains of talent acquisition, startups and social capital by describing hiring challenges faced by startups and exploring the mechanisms used by them in overcoming such challenges.

The Leased Among Us: Precarious Work, Local Regulation, and the Taxi Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Esbenshade ◽  
Elizabeta Shifrin
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Regulatory Agencies ◽  
Economic Independence ◽  
Local Regulation ◽  
Independent Contractors ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Taxi Industry

Through a case study of the taxi industry in San Diego, where 89 percent of drivers leased their vehicles as independent contractors (IC), we show how local regulation has enforced precarity. We find that the interaction of policies from various local governmental agencies has actually required lease drivers to operate as ICs and has simultaneously undermined the very control and economic independence that is fundamental to the IC designation. While the literature on precarious employment and IC misclassification tends to emphasize the role of macroeconomic structures, employer action, and federal government policy, this article highlights the role of local regulatory agencies.

The role of multiplicity in a cult: A case study

1987 ◽  
Author(s):  
William A. Worrall ◽  
Ann W. Stockman
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