scholarly journals Współpraca przedsiębiorstw turystycznych z uczelniami - wyniki badania empirycznego

e-mentor ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-43
Author(s):  
Marcin Olszewski ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
New Development ◽  
Advanced Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

The growing importance of the cooperation between enterprises and universities stems from the continuous search for new development sources and the need to ensure sustainable competitive advantages. However, research on the partnership between the universities and service enterprises is still relatively rare. The study presented in this article aimed to recognize the scope and character of cooperation between universities and service enterprises represented by the tourism businesses, as well as the attitudes of entrepreneurs towards such collaboration. The research was carried out on a sample of 383 enterprises. Its results revealed a relatively high level of cooperation (declared by 54.6% of entities) mainly in two simple forms: students’ internships and participation of business representatives in conferences organized by academia. They also allowed identifying that the size and operating time significantly differentiate the use of academic knowledge in enterprises. The results show that the overall perception of cooperation between the tourist businesses and universities is positive, and its advantages are well recognized. The most important among them is the increase in the employees’ competences and improving the company image due to contacts with academia. However, the more significant benefits of such cooperation may be achieved only when more advanced knowledge transfer mechanisms are applied, such as commissioned research or spin-off companies.

scholarly journals Współpraca przedsiębiorstw turystycznych z uczelniami - wyniki badania empirycznego

e-mentor ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-43
Author(s):  
Marcin Olszewski ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Operating Time ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
Service Companies ◽  
New Development ◽  
Image Improvement ◽  
Complex Forms ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages

The growing importance of the cooperation between enterprises and universities stems from the continuous search for new development sources and the need to ensure sustainable competitive advantages. However, research on the role of universities for service enterprises is still relatively rare. This article aims to identify the scope and character of cooperation between enterprises and universities, as well as the attitudes of entrepreneurs towards such cooperation. Based on empirical research carried out on the sample of 383 enterprises from the tourism industry, it was found that relatively high involvement (declared by 54.6% of entities) in relations with universities results mainly from the fact that they are based on less complex forms of transfer such as student internships or participation in conferences. It was also identified that the size and operating time significantly differentiate the use of academic knowledge in enterprises. The results show that service companies have a positive perception of cooperation with universities and definitely more often recognise the advantages of such collaboration. The most important of them is the increase in the employees' competences and image improvement due to universities' contacts. Intensifying the benefits of cooperation requires an increase in the importance of more advanced knowledge transfer mechanisms such as commissioned research or spin-off companies.

scholarly journals Scientific and economic basis of adaptability formation of the food industry enterprises in Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
A. Andreichenko ◽  
D. Zavertany
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Strategy ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Essential Feature ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Resource Potential ◽  
High Level ◽  
Production Capacities ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages ◽  
Implementing Strategies

The paper is devoted to scientific and economic bases of adaptability formation of the food industry enterprises in Ukraine. While developing and implementing strategies to stimulate the food industry development in Ukraine, it is necessary to take into account not only structural changes in industry, but also immediate prerequisites and ability of the participating companies to increase the level of adaptability. Modern food industry does not provide incentives for participating companies to increase the level of adaptability. In the market economy, the basic condition for the food business viability is the availability of high level of adaptability. In today's economic environment, it is important to form and maintain the competitive advantage of food business over a long period. Further research is concerned with the development of the process for improving the adaptability and implementation of initiative enterprise competitive strategy, as well as the ability to provide sustainable competitive advantages. The adaptability of the enterprise is based on the level of its competence in relation to other competing enterprises in the accumulation and use of production potential of a certain direction. The essential feature of adaptability is stability of economic potential of the enterprise, which makes it possible to create a stable market advantage. Due to the timely disclosure of the peculiarities of adaptability formation, it is possible to achieve not only the sustainable market advantage, but also the state of sustainable development of the enterprise and industry as a whole. In order to maintain and increase market share, food companies should properly carry out the process of adaptability formation, that is, consistently carry out the stage of creating initiative competitive strategy and the stage of its implementation, taking into account the internal reserves of increasing the enterprise competitiveness, due to the rational use of resource potential, modernization of existing production capacities. Thus, the main factor influencing the adaptability formation of the food enterprise is market environment, which includes real consumer needs, requests to the enterprise from suppliers and consumers, which it can meet by producing the relevant products and forming well-established system of supply and marketing.

scholarly journals Exploring the Triple Helix Synergy in Chinese National System of Innovation

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiwei Ye ◽  
Yan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Triple Helix ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
National System ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
National System Of Innovation ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Ideal

Sustainable economic growth is closely linked to synergy in a national system of innovation. Although the dynamic synergy mechanism of the triple helix relations is essential to technology innovation, there are limited research methodologies to study or estimate the synergy effect accurately. This paper introduces a new approach in non-linear complex systems theory to offer steps towards a possible solution to this conundrum. Based on the pattern formation of the Belousov-Zhabotinsky’s reaction, the paper constructs a simulation equation to explore the evolution mechanism by comparing the ideal state with the current state in China. The research finds that (1) under the ideal balanced condition of industrial absorptive capacity and academic knowledge transfer capability, the stronger incentive policies would play much more important roles than weak policies; (2) the performance of collaborative innovation is not optimal under current situation in China, but the industrial absorptive capacity, especially in private enterprises, has exceeded the capability of knowledge transfer in academia, and it has become the main driving force to promote future innovation. If the innovation policy can be focused on the high-level balance between the knowledge network and innovation network to promote synergy in China, the innovation performance will be accelerated more efficiently.

scholarly journals Strategic management competitive potential of the enterprise

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Durbalova N. ◽  
Sedikova I.
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Effective Strategy ◽  
Differentiation Strategy ◽  
Integration Strategy ◽  
High Level ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages ◽  
Baking Industry ◽  
Niche Strategy

The purpose of this article is to scientifically substantiate methods and develop tools for managingthe competitive potential of enterprises. The main strategies for the development of the baking industry havebeen outlined, namely: for the enterprises with a high level of utilization of competitive potential the mostcost-effective strategy will be adequate; for enterprises with an average level of utilization of competitive potential the integration strategy is recommended; a differentiation strategy is recommended for an enterprisewith low competitive potential. It was emphasized that a niche strategy should be one of the key strategiesfor the development of the industry, providing sustainable competitive advantages. Managing the competitiveedge of the businesses being researched should be related to the product component.

scholarly journals STRATEGY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AS AN IMPORTANT DIRECTION FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF AN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (15) ◽  
pp. 80-86
Author(s):  
V.V. Kuziak ◽  
U.I. Motorniuk ◽  
N.R. Stasiuk
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Industrial Enterprise ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Management Concept ◽  
Important Direction ◽  
High Level ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages

The aim of the article is to substantiate theoretical and methodic approaches to comprehension of the role and importance of the strategy of customer service of an industrial enterprise in terms of achievement of its sustainable competitive advantages. The article is devoted to the study and actualization of the strategy of customer service of an industrial enterprise in the context of implementation of the strategic management concept. Solution of the tasks, outlined in the article, is secured by general scientific and specific methods of research, i.e. analysis and synthesis, systematization and generalization.The work has actualized the strategy of customer service of an industrial enterprise in the contexts of implementation of the strategic management concept. The research identifies barriers on the way of the market entry, which are set by producers with a high level of customer service. The main barriers include the used schemes of payment, imposing heavy dependence between a customer and a supplier, as well as arrangement of a broad chain of servicing establishments, which are located at the places of customers’ employment, completion of contracts on continuous supply services, creation of the image of competence concerning services supply. The article examines the features, characterizing customer service of high quality, and identifies relationship between the strategy of competitive advantages of an enterprise and the strategy of customer service.The article supplies argumentation that servicing has become an accelerator of partnership relations setting between a customer and a supplier, as well as of achievement of a high level of customers’ loyalty. Shaping of the policy of customer service is an important direction to reach a competitive advantage of an industrial enterprise. The work proposes measures to motivate employees to supply customer service of the appropriate quality, which will secure establishment and support of the corporative culture, focused on the company’s clients. The principal scientific fundamentals of the article can be applied in the practical operation of industrial enterprises.

scholarly journals Knowledge transfer at the basis of the competitiveness: A critical review of the main policies

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Alice Civera ◽  
Michele Meoli ◽  
Stefano Paleari
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Incentive System ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
European Level ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Concomitant Factors ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

Several are the concomitant factors enabling the development of the knowledge transfer, first among all the awareness that university knowledge is at the basis of innovation and business productivity, generating relevant competitive advantages. Public policies have focused on fostering kind of mechanisms, both at national and European level. However, the knowledge transfer is a complex process, involving several actors and different objectives, often conflicting. Our review of the literature reveals that the obstacles to an effective and efficient knowledge transfer are numerous and of various nature, ranging from incentive system at individual level to process managing at institutional level as well as at national and European level. We focus on the tree main knowledge transfer mechanisms, namely licensing, patenting and start-up companies. Extant studies show that steps have been taken but there is still long way to go. Suggestions for policy makers and management are provided, and implications are discussed in the concluding section.

Guided surgery with 3D printed device: a case report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Carvalho de Sales ◽  
Rafael Maluza Flores ◽  
Julianny da Silva Guimaraes ◽  
Gustavo Vargas da Silva Salomao ◽  
Tamara Kerber Tedesco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operating Time ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Conventional Technique ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Mean Deviation ◽  
Apical Region ◽  
Virtual Planning ◽  
Surgical Guide ◽  
Surgical Guides ◽  
High Level

Dental surgeons need in-depth knowledge of the bone tissue status and gingival morphology of atrophic maxillae. The aim of this study is to describe preoperative virtual planning of placement of five implants and to compare the plan with the actual surgical results. Three-dimensional planning of rehabilitation using software programs enables surgical guides to be specially designed for the implant site and manufactured using 3D printing. A patient with five teeth missing was selected for this study. The patient’s maxillary region was scanned with CBCT and a cast model was produced. After virtual planning using ImplantViewer, five implants were placed using a printed surgical guide. Two weeks after the surgical procedure, the patient underwent another CBCT scan of the maxilla. Statistically significant differences were detected between the virtually planned positions and the actual positions of the implants, with a mean deviation of 0.36 mm in the cervical region and 0.7 mm in the apical region. The surgical technique used enables more accurate procedures when compared to the conventional technique. Implants can be better positioned, with a high level of predictability, reducing both operating time and patient discomfort.

scholarly journals The Effect of Strategic Human Resource and Knowledge Management on Sustainable Competitive Advantages at Jordanian Universities: The Mediating Role of Organizational Innovation

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8445
Author(s):  
Fieras Alfawaire ◽  
Tarik Atan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages

The higher education sector faces considerable competition around the world. Accordingly, universities need to make more efforts to increase their competitive advantages. This study aimed to empirically investigate the effect of organizational innovation (OI), knowledge management (KM), and strategic human resource management (SHRM), with a dependent variable of sustainable competitive advantages (SCAs), at Jordanian Universities. For this aim, a specially designed questionnaire has been distributed to study a convenience sample of 400 academic and administrative staff at Jordanian private and public universities, to obtain the required quantitative data. The study’s hypotheses were verified by Baron and Kenny’s mediation regression approach using the software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results of the study demonstrate that there is a significant positive relationship between the following pairs of variables: KM and SCA; SHRM and SCA; SHRM and OI; KM and OI; and OI and SCA, whereas OI was found to have a partial and indirect significant mediation impact on the direct relationship between KM and SHRM and universities (organizations) gaining SCAs. Finally, it was concluded that more attention needs to be paid to the OI aspect in organizations and to integrate it with KM and SHRM in a way that promotes SCAs. In addition, we propose that similar studies should be conducted in industries other than education or the education sector in different countries in a way that obtains generalized and representative results.

Research of Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms and Environmental Uncertaint towards Renewable Energy in Thailand

2014 ◽  
Vol 522-524 ◽  
pp. 1850-1852
Author(s):  
Chun Wang Tsou ◽  
Pakarapong Supakarapongkul ◽  
Saksit Pornjirattikal ◽  
Yin Tsuo Huang
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Environmental Uncertainty ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Dynamic Capability ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Knowledge Transfers ◽  
Energy Companies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

This explanatory research explores the relationship among environmental uncertainty, knowledge transfers mechanisms, dynamic capability, and competitive advantage. A total of 235 project managers employed by energy companies in Thailand were invited to participate in the study. The findings indicated that (a) through knowledge transfer mechanisms, project teams could develop an energy enterprises core competence and build its competitive advantage, (b) the relationship between environmental uncertainty and knowledge transfer mechanisms is negative, and (c) dynamic capability and competitive advantage have a positive relationship. The limitations of the study regarding generalization, and recommendations for future research to replicate the study in other countries, are also included.

Case Study on the Implementation of G Company’s Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 398-409
Author(s):  
Lu Sun ◽  
◽  
Yuan-Yuan Huang ◽  
Yi-Ling Luo
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Listed Company ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Industrial Economics ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
G Company ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages

Over the years, scholars have verified that corporate social responsibility activities can bring sustainable competitive advantages to enterprise, but few have studied how to apply the corporate social responsibility theoretical framework to corporate activities. This paper selects G company, a listed company in China, as the case. It is an excellent company rated as “five-star social responsibility fulfillment enterprise” by CFIE (China Federation of Industrial Economics) from 2014 to 2017, we explore the way of combining social responsibility activities with corporate strategy, so as to provide experience and reference for other companies in fulfilling social responsibility continuously. We found that G company took the R&D of green silicone material products as the main driving force to fulfill its social responsibility, and closely combines its core business activities with social responsibility activities, runs the concept of social responsibility through the whole process of production and operation, and strives to build a social responsibility management mechanism with the characteristics of company, thus bringing sustainable competitive advantages of enterprise.

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