The Mediating Effects of the Process Design Capability and Product Interior Design Capability on the Relationship between SMEs’ External Information Network Diversity and Their New Technology Development Capability

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-488
Author(s):  
Yong Sauk Hau ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Process Design ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
New Technology ◽  
External Information ◽  
Information Network ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Network Diversity ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Development Capability

scholarly journals NEW TRAINING TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR USE IN TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: SURVEY EVIDENCE FROM LITHUANIA

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilmantė Kumpikaitė ◽  
Ramunė Čiarnienė
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Management And Development ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
The Relationship

There is emerging evidence that new technologies are related to improvements in productivity. Nevertheless, in considering the relationship between new technology and productivity, it is vital to consider human resource management and development issues due to their mediating effects on the relationship between new technology and productivity. This paper focuses on training technologies, especially e‐learning. The increasing use of new technologies to deliver training and to store and communicate knowledge means that trainers must be technologically literate. That is, they must understand the strengths and weaknesses of new technologies and implementation issues such as overcoming users’ resistance to change. The paper reports the findings of a study of 724 Lithuanian employees, which revealed relatively weak usage of new technologies and e‐learning in human resource development processes.

EVALUATION OF SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED DISPLAY MARKET FORECASTS

2008 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 517-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
JEN-HUNG HUANG ◽  
HYLEY HUANG ◽  
CHENG-FEW LEE
Keyword(s):  
Market Research ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Market Research Company ◽  
Research Company ◽  
Forecast Data ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Simple Regression ◽  
Over Time

The main purpose of this paper is to evaluate small- and medium-sized display market forecasts made by a market research firm. Hypotheses concerning the relationship between stages of technology development and the accuracy of market forecasts are first developed. The hypotheses are then tested and evaluated using the data issued by one market research company, Techno Systems Research (TSR). Kruskal–Wallis rank sum test and nonparametric simple regression are the statistical methods used. The results of the data analysis showed that the forecasts made by the market research company are dependable for mature technology in mature markets, whereas for a new technology their forecasts are inaccurate. Furthermore, the accuracy of forecasts quite often does not improve over time. To our knowledge, no prior published works examine the accuracy of the forecasts made by market research firms. This research shows that small- and medium-sized display manufacturers have to be cautious when using forecast data from market research firms.

Research on Relay Scheme Based on Wireless Network Communication

2013 ◽  
Vol 443 ◽  
pp. 359-362
Author(s):  
Zhi Hao Yin ◽  
Yong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Network ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Network Communication ◽  
Selection Algorithm ◽  
Communication Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Diversity Technique

With the technology development, wireless network has been the important combination of current high and new technology. In order to confirm communication performance and different high-efficiency satisfaction of various users, relay question research of wireless network communication is the hot spot. Take the advantage of cooperation diversity technique can diverse each node in the network system. Moreover, optimize the relationship among each node is the important method of communication technology. This article evaluates relay questions in the wireless network communication. It analyzes relay and protocol, explains three transmission methods in network communication, discuss selection algorithm of multi-relay, and combines genetic algorithm and selection algorithm of multi-relay. In the end, this article provides part of the core codes.

Innovation capabilities in the food processing industry in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (11) ◽  
pp. 2901-2918 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Alberto Oliveira Oliveira ◽  
Estevao Passuello Ruffoni ◽  
Antonio Carlos Gastaud Maçada ◽  
Ântonio Domingos Padula
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Capability ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Development Capability

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the innovation performance of food companies from Brazil with regards to four innovation capabilities. Design/methodology/approach A research study was carried out on a sample of 120 Brazilian food companies. A conceptual framework of innovation capability was adopted to estimate the relationship between development capability, operations capability, management capability, transaction capability and the innovation performance of food companies. The empirical test was made with partial least squares analysis. Findings Results revealed that development capability and transaction capability have a substantive impact on the innovative performance of firms, while the findings indicated neither operations capability nor management capability was significantly related to the innovation performance of firms. Practical implications If innovations are considered one of the major sources of profitability for the firm, the findings of this study indicate ways to improve food companies in this issue. According to the results, efforts directed to technology development capability and transaction capability can significantly impact for the innovation performance. Originality/value Considering the overall manufacturing industry from Brazil, the food industry represents the biggest in economic and social impact for the nation. This quantitative empirical study fills an important gap in research by discussing innovation in an industry with a strategic role in the development of the country and to attend the global demand by food.

Impact of customer focus on technology leadership via technology development capability – a moderated mediation model

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zafar Husain ◽  
Mumin Dayan ◽  
Sushil Sushil ◽  
C. Anthony Di Benedetto
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Technology Leadership ◽  
Customer Focus ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Development Capability

Purpose This study aims to develop and empirically examine a model that investigates the mediating role of technology development capability (TDC) on the relationship between customer focus (CF) and technology leadership (TL). Design/methodology/approach The analysis and interpretation of a partial least square model include the following two stages: the first stage focuses on assessing the reliability and validity of the measurement model, while the second pertains to evaluating the structural model. Findings The general understanding prevailing in practice and literature is that management sponsorship (MS) has a positive impact on the relationship between CF and TDC. It is also generally understood that MS has a positive impact on TL initiatives. However, the findings of this study contradict these assumptions. Specifically, the study indicates that MS has a negative moderating effect on CF and technology development capabilities, and has no impact on CF and TL relationships. Originality/value CF, TDC and MS, and their interplay and impact in enhancing firms’ TL position, have not been explored thus far in an integrated manner in the context of the automobile industry in developing countries. The research relating to CF, technology development capabilities, technology innovation capabilities, MS and TL reported in the literature has drawn inferences from case studies, anecdotal evidence and experiences of industry leaders, experts and consultants. This study attempts to fill the gaps mentioned above by presenting and testing a new moderated mediation model that shows the relationship between CF, TDC, MS and TL.

From external information to marketing innovation: the mediating role of product and organizational innovation

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 693-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Javier Ramirez ◽  
Gloria Parra-Requena ◽  
Maria J. Ruiz-Ortega ◽  
Pedro M. Garcia-Villaverde
Keyword(s):  
Product Innovation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
External Information ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Innovation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This paper aims to further understand how firms transform external information into marketing innovation. The specific aim is to analyse the mediating role of product innovation and organizational innovation in the relationship between external information and marketing innovation. Design/methodology/approach The study builds on the 2012 database Technological Innovation Panel (PITEC) with a sample of 994 manufacturing firms. The data are analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Findings The results show how external information obtained about relationships with suppliers, customers and competitors leads to marketing innovation. The study demonstrates the mediating effects of product innovation and organizational innovation on the relationship between external information and marketing innovation. Practical implications Firms should utilize external information flows to innovate in both their products and organization as a prerequisite to marketing innovation. Originality/value This paper provides linkages between perspectives of networks, innovation and marketing to better understand the background of the least studied dimension of innovation – marketing innovation. The main contribution is to explain how firms use external information to achieve marketing innovation through product and organizational innovation.

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