scholarly journals Institutes of innovative development: Their role in regional clusters

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (190) ◽  
pp. 59-76
Author(s):  
Anna Bykova
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Innovation Clusters ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Research Centres ◽  
Perm Region

The role of technological innovation in enhancing competitive advantage at the level of individual companies and industries, regions, and even countries, has increased interest in the innovation component of the cluster, and has led to revision of the concept of the treatment of cluster effects and of approaches to their study. As a result of theoretical research and analysis of practical situations, in the late 1990s W. Feldman and J. Audretsch developed a theory of economic development through the establishment of innovation clusters. In this paper we aim to identify the quantitative link between the participation in innovation clusters and universities, research centres, and other institutes of innovative development; we will also try to find the key factors affecting them. We used econometric procedures for 413 companies (based on the data of accounting and statistical reports) of the Perm region (Russia). The regression outcomes allow defining the ?stimulating? factors affecting participation in cluster relationships. The quantitative analysis was supplemented by in-depth interviews on different types of relationship forms among companies and institutes promoting innovation within the framework of a cluster concept.

scholarly journals On the Issue of the Economic Essence of the Category «Innovative Potential of the Company»

2019 ◽  
pp. 118-129
Author(s):  
Svitlana Andros ◽  
Shichao Chang
Keyword(s):  
Practical Significance ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Innovative Potential ◽  
Methodological Aspects

The article defines the role of innovative potential in the innovative development of companies. The purpose of the article is to consider the theoretical and methodological aspects of the formation of the innovative potential of the company, its economic essence, the content of elements and structure, as well as to identify the influence of factors on the development of the innovative potential of the company. The problem posed in the article made it necessary to study the publications of foreign scientists and economists in the field of innovation. The relevance of the article is due to a different understanding of the term “innovative potential of the company” by foreign scientists and practitioners, as well as the lack of comprehensive methodological research in this area. Existing approaches to the economic essence of the category of «innovative potential» of the company are considered. The positions of specialists in the interpretation of this concept are determined. The conceptual approaches to the study of the innovative potential of the company are analyzed. The economic essence and significance of the innovative potential are determined based on its genesis and role for the innovative development of the company. The basic elements of the innovative potential of the company are considered. The general, special and specific characteristics of this concept in the system of socio-economic relations are presented. The ambiguity of the analyzed approaches to this category is determined and the author’s interpretation of the “innovative potential of the company” is proposed. The key factors affecting the formation of the innovative potential of the company are identified. The direction of their impact is established, the features of the formation of the innovative potential of the company as a way to increase its competitiveness are disclosed based on the hermeneutic approach. Based on the analysis of theoretical provisions, the structure of the innovative potential of the company as a unity of components (resource, managerial, internal and effective) that coexist mutually, suggest and condition each other is improved. The classification of the components of innovative potential is improved and the directions of their influence on the formation of the innovative potential of the company are systematized. The morphological classification has been improved which allows optimizing the complex of existing approaches to the formation of the innovative potential of the company. The practical significance of the results obtained is that the proposals for the development of innovative potential developed in it can be used by companies to increase innovation activity and competitiveness.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Initial Engagement of Older Adults in the Use of Interactive Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2847
Author(s):  
Lina Lee ◽  
Mary Lou Maher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Interactive Technology ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Interactive Technologies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Diary Studies ◽  
User Focus ◽  
Depth Interviews

Smart environments and the use of interactive technology has the potential to improve the quality of life for the senior community as well as to support the connections among the senior community and the world outside their community. In addition to the increasing number of studies in the field of aging and technologies, research is needed to understand the practical issues of user focus, adoption, and engagement for older adults to accept interactive technologies in their lives. In this study, we use two commercial technological interventions (uDraw and GrandPad) to understand technology-related perceptions and behaviors of older adults. We present five case studies that emerge from empirical observations of initial engagement with technology through research methods such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, observations, and diary studies. The contributions of this study are identification of the key factors that influence the initial engagement with interactive technology for older adults.

EXPRESS: The Concept of Authenticity: What it Means to Consumers

2021 ◽  
pp. 002224292199666
Author(s):  
Joseph C. Nunes ◽  
Andrea Ordanini ◽  
Gaia Giambastiani
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Consumer Data ◽  
Quantitative Analyses ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Consumer Assessment ◽  
Depth Interviews

The literature is filled with numerous idiosyncratic definitions of what it means for consumption to be authentic. The authors address the resulting conceptual ambiguity by re-conceptualizing authenticity, defining it as a holistic consumer assessment determined by six component judgements (accuracy, connectedness, integrity, legitimacy, originality, and proficiency) whereby the role of each component can change based on the consumption context. This definition emerges from a two-stage, multi-method concept reconstruction process leveraging data from more than 3,000 consumers across no less than 17 different types of consumption experiences. In stage one, they take a qualitative approach employing both in-depth interviews and surveys (one conducted on a nationally representative sample) to identify authenticity’s six constituent components. The final components are based on themes emerging from consumer data that were integrated and reconciled with existing definitions in the literature. In stage two, quantitative analyses empirically estimate the six components and support the composite formative nature of the construct. While the authors document how certain components contribute to assessments of authenticity differently across contexts, they also show authenticity has consumer-relevant downstream consequences while being conceptually distinct from consumer attitudes. Their findings offer practitioners direction regarding what to emphasize in order to convey authenticity to consumers.

Psychological factors affecting market dynamics: the role of uncertainty and need satisfaction

2000 ◽  
Vol 03 (01n04) ◽  
pp. 323-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco A. Janssen ◽  
Wander Jager
Keyword(s):  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Market Dynamics ◽  
Simulation Experiments ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Social ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Agent Simulation ◽  
Cognitive Choice ◽  
Multi Agent

Markets can show different types of dynamics, ranging from stable markets dominated by one or a few products, to fluctuating markets where products are frequently being replaced by new versions. This paper explores the dynamics of markets from a psychological perspective using a multi-agent simulation model. The behavioural rules of the artificial consumers, the consumats, are based on a conceptual meta-theory from psychology. The artificial consumers have to choose each period between different products. Products remain on the market for as long as their market share exceeds a minimum level. If not, it will be replaced by a new product. Simulation experiments are being performed with a population of consumats having different preferences. Results show that the dominating type of cognitive (choice) process has large consequences for the resulting market dynamics. Moreover, the size of the social network affects the market dynamics too.

scholarly journals Survey and Explain the role of Sensemaking in Successful Strategy Implementation in Iran’s Automotive Companies

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-215
Author(s):  
Seyed Farhad Hosseini ◽  
Seyed Hamid Khodadad Hosseini ◽  
Asadollah Kordnaiej ◽  
Parviz Ahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Strategy Implementation ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Discourse Context ◽  
Successful Strategy ◽  
Collective Sensemaking ◽  
Axial Coding ◽  
Operational Excellence ◽  
Depth Interviews

There is not a dominant model that could explain key factors of sensemaking of strategy implementation and interactions between them. The purpose of this study is designing and explaining the role of sensemaking in successful strategy implementation along with a combination of factors which influence implementation sensemaking. This study surveyed the factors influencing sensemaking of successful strategy implementation in top Iran’s automotive companies. This is a qualitative research that uses grounded theory to obtain insight about the role of sensemaking in successful implementation through in-depth interviews with 22 individuals (Managers, Assistant Directors and Academic Professors) and used gathered data to design a model of sensemaking in successful strategy implementation. Based on open and axial coding, 21 effective variables were conceptualized and classified in seven major categories then final model was designed. This theory explains factors that affect the sensemaking of successful strategy implementation and how these factors interact with each other. Sensemaking in Successful implementation of strategies depends on Sensemaking Context, Key Executers, Discourse Context, Intervening Conditions and Collective Sensemaking. Sensemaking Context cause sensemaking and sensegiving of key executers and key executers itself along with Discourse Context and Intervening Conditions lead to collective sensemaking. The consequence of model is sensemaking of successful strategy implementation that consists of maintaining and recording the meaning and its strengthening, collective effort, continuous strategy implementation and operational excellence of the organization.

scholarly journals The key factors affecting the polish investment attractiveness for foreign investors

VUZF Review ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Monika Artman ◽  
Tetiana Cherniavska
Keyword(s):  
Program Development ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Foreign Investments ◽  
Investment Activity ◽  
Foreign Investors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Macroeconomic Conditions ◽  
Activity Management

The article researches the role of formation of favorable investment climate in increasing investment activity in the territory of Poland. It focuses on the creation of favorable macroeconomic conditions for attracting direct (real) foreign investments to implement innovative projects. As a result of the study of investment conditions on the basis of PEST-analysis, the key factors of IA development were identified and their possible future impact (both positive and negative) was assessed. The results of the PEST-analysis allow their implementation in the program development and also in the investment activity management mechanisms.

scholarly journals ICT & Online Education – Factors affecting Employees’ preference for Online Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 994-1000
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Knowledge Enhancement ◽  
Education Market ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

The potential of ICTs in promoting the development and reach of educational avenues in India is unambiguously clear in the light of the challenges facing the country. Role of ICTs with enhanced focus on development of content and the applications to provide enhanced quality of education must be synchronized with the various initiatives for using ICT for education and should be guided by adequate guidelines and framework. Provisioning of ICT is limited by the Infrastructure especially in the rural areas, where Internet and electrification are major issues of concern. It is well known that higher penetration of mobile phone, radio and TV implies increased development and delivery of innovative content via these media. This paper is focussed on the necessity to incorporate ICT as a part of the curriculum and also use it to strengthen the teaching learning process. The paper explores the key factors that drive the growth in the E-Learning sector. The authors undertook a research for identifying the various factors that may affect the choice and preference of employees for opting for online education as a measure for career/knowledge enhancement. The study indicates that online education market in India is currently booming. The growth of the market is dependent on the field of study, the willingness to pay, the credibility of the offering organization and the acceptability of the learning in the Corporate sector.

scholarly journals AKUNTABILITAS KEUANGAN DESA (STUDI KASUS DESA NGENTRONG KECAMATAN KARANGAN KABUPATEN NGANJUK)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fauziah Hanum
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Financial Accountability ◽  
Village Government ◽  
Consultative Body ◽  
The Village ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study analyzes the accountability of village funds and the key factors. This study uses a qualitative approach by conducting in-depth interviews with informants at every stage of planning, implementing, administering, reporting, accountability, coaching, and supervision of village financial management. The results of this study indicate that village financial accountability is applied by law number 6 of 2014 with the critical factors of the effectiveness of the village government in managing finances independently but is accompanied by a less than the optimal role of the village consultative body (BPD).

scholarly journals Econometric Assessment of Factors Affecting the Development of Life Insurance in Uzbekistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1123-1138
Author(s):  
Dinora Alisherovna Baratova
Keyword(s):  
Life Insurance ◽  
Insurance Industry ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Insurance Company ◽  
Life Insurance Company ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Econometric Assessment

This article presents an econometric assessment of the role of the insurance industry in the economy of Uzbekistan and the factors influencing the development of life insurance. It also covers the scientific theoretical research of scientists studying the economics of insurance. In addition, the development of accumulative life insurance in Uzbekistan was econometrically analyzed and Uzbekinvest Life Insurance Company was selected as a sample from the package. The econometric analysis of the development of insurance activities of the insurance company "Uzbekinvest Life" identifies the main factors influencing its development. Factors influencing the development of Uzbekinvest Life insurance company through econometric models were assessed. In addition, proposals were made for the development of funded life insurance in Uzbekistan.

scholarly journals Informing Agility in the Context of Organizational Changes

10.28945/4789 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 019-030
Author(s):  
Rimvydas Skyrius ◽  
Mindaugas Krutinis ◽  
Svetlana Nemitko ◽  
Justina Valentukevičė ◽  
Norbert Andžej Gulbinovič ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Organizational Agility ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
Decision Choices ◽  
Global Shocks ◽  
Key Competencies ◽  
Depth Interviews

Aim/Purpose. This paper, although conceived earlier than the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic, addresses the problem of informing agility as part of organizational agility that has become a rather important issue for business survival. Background. While the general issues of business informing, and business intelligence (BI) in particular, have been widely researched, the dynamics of informing, their ability to act in accord with changes in business and preserve the key competencies has not been widely researched. In particular, the research on BI agility is rather scattered, and many issues need to be clarified. Methodology. A series of in-depth interviews with BI professionals to determine relations between organizational agility and BI agility, and to round up a set of key factors of BI agility. Contribution. The paper clarifies a candidate set of key factors of BI agility and gives ground for future research in relations with areas like corporate and BI resilience and culture. Findings. The interview results show the relations between organizational changes, and changes in BI activities. BI has limited potential in recognizing important external changes but can be rather helpful in making decision choices and detecting internal problems. Lack of communication between business and IT people, existence of data silos and shadow BI, and general inadequacy of organizational and BI culture are the key factors impairing BI agility. Recommendations for Practitioners. There are practical issues around BI agility that need solving, like the reason-able coverage of standards or creation of a dedicated unit to care about BI potential. Recommendations for Researchers. The research is still in its starting phase, but additional interesting directions start to emerge, like relations between BI agility, resilience and corporate agility, or the role of informing culture and BI culture for BI agility issues. Impact on Society. Agile business, especially in times of global shocks like COVID-19, loses less value and has more chances to survive. Future Research. Most likely this will be focused on the relations between BI agility, resilience, and corporate agility, and the role of informing culture and BI culture for BI agility issues.

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