scholarly journals Disclosure of strategic resources: is a competitive advantage of companies of stock exchange the Brazilian?

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 2169-2192
Author(s):  
Ruan Carlos dos Santos ◽  
Thais Helena Moreira Pinho
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Strategic Resources

scholarly journals Intellectual capital disclosure practices of financial institutions in an emerging economy

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Abdulla Al Mamun ◽  
Alima Aktar
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Resources ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
External Capital ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the intellectual capital disclosure (ICD) practices of financial institutions in an emerging economy of Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach Based on 93 items of intellectual capital categorized into internal capital, external capital and human capital, ICD index is developed for 53 financial institutions listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange. This study uses descriptive statistics to analyze ICD practices, and parametric and non-parametric tests to analyze the variation of ICD practices in terms of different categories as well as in terms of different sectors. Findings Results indicate that more than 70% of ICD items are generally not disclosed by financial institutions in Bangladesh. The highest of 36% of external capital disclosure items are disclosed, whereas the lowest of 18% of human resource capital elements are disclosed. Furthermore, results find the significant variability of ICD practices in terms of different intellectual capital categories and in between banking companies and non-banking financial institutions. Practical implications Findings have critical implications for managers, policymakers and regulators for setting appropriate strategies and regulations for improving the level of ICD, which, in turn, may reduce the information asymmetry problems of financial institutions as well. Originality/value In-depth analysis about variability of ICD practices creates value in the ICD literature by highlighting strategic priority of financial institutions to disclose information about the strategic resources in unique emerging economic settings such as Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Toward Enhancing Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Small and Medium Enterprises in Developing Economies of Africa: A Confirmatory Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yakubu Salisu ◽  
Lily Julienti
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Organizational Capabilities ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Strategic Resources ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Strategic Capabilities ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The increasing globalization and liberalization of trade have posed onto manufacturing small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in developing economies of Africa a survival and growth challenges. Nevertheless, the resource-based-view (RBV) has given rise to a perspective that views a firm’s intangible assets as strategic resources with the potential to create and enhance sustainable competitive advantage in both local and global markets. Based on the peculiarity of SMEs in Africa, this paper develops and validate a conceptual model on the role of strategic organizational capabilities in improving the competitive advantage of SMEs for sustainable development in developing economies of Africa. Precisely, six variables were identified and reviewed as strategic capabilities. A total number of 81 valid questionnaires were retrieved from owners/managers of SMEs in Yobe state Nigeria and used to evaluate the reliability and validity of the adopted measures. The result of Cronbach’s Alpha test reveals a satisfactory value for all the variables under study. Specifically, innovation, learning, management, marketing, relational and technological capabilities have been established to be reliable strategic capabilities that would effectively and efficiently create and improve the sustainable competitive advantage of SMEs in developing economies.

scholarly journals The influence of corporate social responsibility on corporate competitive advantage: a case of Zimbabwean stock exchange listed companies

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 413-418
Author(s):  
Peter H. Makovere ◽  
Hlanganipai Ngirande
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Stratified Sample ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

The study investigated the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Corporate Competitive Advantage on Zimbabwean listed companies. A stratified sample of 10 participants from 10 companies listed on Zimbabwe Stock Exchange was utilised to examine the influence of corporate social responsibility on competitive advantage during a period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. The study utilised a mixed method approach and data was analysed in the form of descriptive statistics. The results show a significant influence of corporate social responsibility on competitive edge on Zimbabwe stock exchange listed companies. Results also reveal that the degree to which social responsibility is emphasized can impact a firm’s credibility, ultimately influencing the ability to raise capital, retain effective and productive staff, bid for quality raw materials from reputable suppliers and even manage to secure relatively lucrative growth opportunities. All these collectively help entities build and sustain strong competitive edges against their fellow competitors

Boosting Chinese imports

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-25
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Government Subsidies ◽  
Strategic Resources ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Government subsidies in China are aimed at boosting the import of strategic resources. Yet, they are not wholly beneficial, and so this brief looks at whether subsidies help gain competitive advantage. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers’ hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Knowledge Assets and Value Creation Dynamics

2011 ◽  
pp. 30-49
Author(s):  
Karim Moustaghfir ◽  
Giovanni Schiuma
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Knowledge Assets ◽  
Product Cycles ◽  
Continuous Innovation ◽  
Organisational Capabilities ◽  
Strategic Resources

Today’s business landscape is increasingly complex and turbulent, forcing firms to develop their capabilities in order to be able to face macro-forces such as globalization, hyper-competition, reduced product cycles and continuous innovation. In such a competitive scenario, firms have to identify and manage the crucial resources and sources for competitive advantage. The management literature has identified knowledge assets as critical drivers of performance and value creation. However, the understanding of how these strategic resources contribute to shape the organisational value creation dynamics still remains a concern to be fully disclosed. Especially the dynamic nature of knowledge assets and how they contribute to firm performance need to be clarified. This chapter, on the basis of a systematic literature review, aims to define a theoretical framework to explain how knowledge asset define the pillars to shape organisational capabilities and provide firms with a sustainable competitive advantage and long-term superior performance.

Enhancing Coopetition Among Small Tourism Destinations by Creativity

2017 ◽  
pp. 223-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Redi
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Cooperative Behavior ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Costs And Benefits ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Strategic Resources ◽  
Tourism Destinations ◽  
Positive Impacts

This chapter addresses on coopetition among tourism destinations with a focus on small ones and investigates on existing experiences, elaborating on the benefits of combinations with creative strategies and actions. Small destinations can achieve competitive advantages and access to strategic resources by adopting a cooperative behavior that, as observed, has no borders both geographical and of contents. Creativity can enhance coopetitive strategies and, consequently, gives positive impacts and advantages to tourism destinations. This area of research can be enriched with more contributes to assess costs and benefits in order to allow an evaluation of results and the designing of effective strategies. When adopting a coopetition strategy among destinations, the author foresees positive impacts and the achievement of economies and synergies that allow the increasing of the competitive advantage.

scholarly journals MODAL INTELEKTUAL, KEUNGGULAN KOMPETITIF, DAN KINERJA KEUANGAN PADA PERUSAHAAN HIGH-IC DI INDONESIA DAN SINGAPURA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indah Yuliana ◽  
Jam’iyyatul Khoiriyah
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Corporate Financial Performance ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

 Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Modal Intelektual (Intellectual Capital) terhadap Keunggulan Kompetitif Perusahaan (Competitive Advantage), pengaruh Modal Intelektual (Intellectual Capital) terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan, dan pengaruh Modal Intelektual (Intellectual Capital) terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan melalui Keunggulan Kompetitif (Competitive Advantage) dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif. Populasi penelitian ini adalah data laporan keuangan Bursa Efek Indonesia dan Bursa Efek Singapura dan terpilih sampel melalui purposive sampling yaitu 33 perusahaan dari LQ45 di Indonesia dan 26 perusahaan dari Strait Times Index di Singapura pada tahun 2014-2016. Pengolahan data penelitian ini menggunakan analisis jalur (path analysis) dan uji asumsi klasik untuk mengukur pengaruh variable terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan di Indonesia dan di Singapura. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan Modal Intelektual terhadap Keunggulan Kompetitif, Modal Intelektual terhadap Kinerja Keuangan, dan Keunggulan Kompetitif mampu memediasi pengaruh Modal Intelektual terhadap Kinerja Keuangan pada tahun 2014-2016.This study aims to examine the effect of Intellectual Capital on Competitive Advantage, the effect of Intellectual Capital on Corporate Financial Performance, and the effect of Intellectual Capital on Corporate Financial Performance through Competitive Advantage (Competitive Advantage) by using a quantitative descriptive approach. The population of this study was the financial statements of the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the Singapore Stock Exchange and was selected by purposive sampling, namely 33 companies from LQ45 in Indonesia and 26 companies from the Straits Times Index in Singapore in 2014-2016. The data processing of this study uses path analysis (path analysis) and classic assumption test to measure the influence of variables on the financial performance of companies in Indonesia and in Singapore. The results showed that there was a positive and significant effect of Intellectual Capital on Competitive Advantage, Intellectual Capital on Financial Performance, and Competitive Advantage able to mediate the effect of Intellectual Capital on Financial Performance in 2014-2016.Kata Kunci :Modal Intelektual, Kinerja Keuangan, Keunggulan Kompetitif Keywords :Intellectual Capital, Financial Performance, Competitive Advantage

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