scholarly journals COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE PRACTICES IN BRAZIL: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Mousaion ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-97
Author(s):  
Adeline Du Toit ◽  
Nisha Sewdass
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
Current State ◽  
Analyse Data

Competitive intelligence (CI) as a strategic management tool is essential for organisations in developing countries. This article provides an overview of the current state of CI in Brazil. A questionnaire survey methodology was used where questionnaires were administered to CI professionals in organisations in Brazil. Only 46.1 per cent of the organisations indicated that they cope above average with changes in the external environment and the majority of the respondents strongly agreed that the CI function assists to quantify/ qualify strategic choices. The respondents do not use sophisticated analytical techniques to analyse data. It is recommended that organisations in Brazil should seek to engage proactively with the global environment by revising their strategic priorities. They need to redress critical competitiveness issues, most notably the establishment of the CI function as a strategic tool.

scholarly journals Competitive intelligence in emerging economies: A comparative study between Brazil and South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Sewdass ◽  
Adeline Dutoit
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Global Events ◽  
Developmental Role ◽  
To Come

Competitive intelligence (CI) has long been recognised as a strategic management tool that could enhance competitiveness. CI is expected to play an essential developmental role in emerging economies. The need to enhance companies’ competitiveness has grown rapidly. CI is essential, and will increasingly be a challenge in the years to come, especially for emerging economies. This article will compare CI activities in South Africa with CI activities in Brazil. Companies in these two countries have faced increased environmental uncertainty and increasingly there is a need to compete. A questionnaire survey methodology was used where questionnaires were administered to CI experts in organisations in South Africa and Brazil. The findings of the study revealed that only a limited number of organisations in Brazil and South Africa recognise the importance of a CI unit. It was also interesting to note that the CI function is more mature in South Africa than in Brazil. As Brazil and South Africa become more integrated into the global economy, it stands to reason that the global economy will have more of an impact on the countries’ economies. To this end it has become more crucial to monitor global events and trends and it is very important for both countries to develop a CI culture.

scholarly journals Project Office as a Promising Management Tool in the Financial Market

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (SPE3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrey Petrovich Garnov ◽  
Denis Grigorevich Perepelitsa ◽  
Andrey Yuryevich Belyaninov ◽  
Natalia Alekseevna Prodanova ◽  
Bahrom Asrorovich Tursunov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Market ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Economic Systems ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Project Approach ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Impact

In the context of a dynamic external environment and continuously emerging global challenges, one of the most important issues for any corporation is its effective functioning and development in the long term. The current state of the markets is characterized by constantly changing external factors that have a significant impact on the position of the corporation in the market. Obviously, in order to carry out their activities, corporations must adapt to the impact of environmental factors by improving the structure of the organization and the quality of management. At the same time, the best results are achieved by those corporations that are able to effectively organize their activities for a long-term (strategic) period. To organize effective strategic management and the formation mechanism of the implementation of development strategies of the Corporation are encouraged to use project-based approach involving activities by initiating, designing, implementing and maintaining projects and programs of the Corporation, provide design controls created by attracting specialists with the necessary competencies in this area. Justifying the expediency of using the project approach, the article describes some general approaches to the organization of such structures, considers their tasks and functions. For organizations (corporations) that aim to achieve long-term success, it is absolutely necessary to find and master methods of managing their own development that provide them with competitive advantages and ensure faster growth rates in the field of activity or industry of the economy. The article is aimed at specialists interested in the management problems of modern socio-economic systems.

Mobilizing B2B Electronic Marketplace: An Exploratory Study of Critical Success Factors among Indian Start-ups

2021 ◽  
pp. 097215092110056
Author(s):  
Kanupriya Sethi ◽  
Baidyanath Biswas ◽  
Krishna Chandra Balodi
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Electronic Marketplace ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Platform Architecture ◽  
Start Ups

Adoption of an electronic marketplace (EM) business model for business-to-business (B2B) transactions has increased over the years. In part, this evolution and adoption of B2B EMs can be explained by the Internet-enabled disintermediation of the existing value chains of businesses, followed by cybermediation. This study aims to understand the platform architecture design and governance-related factors and strategic choices that influence the success of B2B EM start-ups. We draw from the literature on the ‘Temple Framework’ and the classification of B2B EMs by transaction content, structure, and governance to identify these critical factors. Given that the literature is primarily based in the context of developed economies, the factors and choices identified from the review are empirically validated using three case studies in the Indian B2B context. Thus, this exploratory study aims to help founder managers of emerging-economy B2B EMs by providing a checklist to avoid common pitfalls.

Social appreciation for the improvement of tourism management of 20th-century heritage: a methodological proposal

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gema Ramírez-Guerrero ◽  
Javier García-Onetti ◽  
Juan Adolfo Chica-Ruiz ◽  
Manuel Arcíla-Garrido
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cultural Assets ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Social ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The Creation

Purpose This paper attempts to fill the gap that exists in research regarding 20th-century heritage and its social appreciation. The purpose of this paper is to explore different ways of evaluating the heritage value and tourism potential and to propose an innovative model validated in the Zarzuela Hippodrome as an example of cultural asset from 20th century with important economic, social, cultural, aesthetic and architectural aspects. Design/methodology/approach This study opted for an interpretation of heritage from an ecosystem, integrating and global paradigm, understanding the asset as a set of resources that interact with each other, generating a common and enriched tourist experience among all the elements that make it up. From this perspective, it is conceived that by modifying one of the elements, the whole (tourist) ecosystem will be equally influenced. On the other side, it was incorporated non-parametric techniques based on the implementation of surveys for the validation of the tool to the case study of the Zarzuela hippodrome. Findings The results suggest that the hippodrome's internal values have been evaluated very positively, while its external values are low. Through this study, the paper has identified several weaknesses that impede its functioning as a viable “tourist product.” The distance from the city center, the lack of available information and the scarce diffusion and tourism promotion are its main weaknesses. The proposed analysis tool reveals the importance of the active participation of visitors to evaluate cultural assets through the combination of aspects related to the conservation of cultural assets and, in turn, elements that encourage their commodification as tourist products, break down barriers between these two disciplines. Research limitations/implications The management tool proposed in this study can be used to underpin the creation of tourism experiences in cultural or heritage assets by diagnosing the current state of its tourist potential, quantifying its value in relation to the visitors’ perception and making visible those problematic aspects to develop actions to solve them. Although the present study is support for future research, as well as for improving the marketing of heritage in tourist settings, an in-depth analysis of the technical elements of heritage, as well as of its intervention (if applicable), will be necessary for the managers who want to use the tool. Social implications One of the most differentiating characteristics between the construction typology of 20th-century historical buildings is perhaps the scarcity of decorative ornamentation, with exposed concrete being the main surface coating. Many of these constructions have an important cultural and historical relevance, however, the social perception, as regards its consideration as architectural and artistic heritage seems to reflect discordant aspects. This study provides support as a decision-making tool to determine the existing valuation of a building and how to enhance it. Originality/value This study takes steps toward the creation of a model that supports decision-makers and owners of cultural assets through a measurement system that makes it possible to quantify and determine the current state of tourism use through the social evaluation of heritage criteria. It defines which are the elements that favor the resilience of the property or, on the contrary, which are those that undermine its enhancement.

Rating assessment of economic security of municipalities in the region

2021 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 72-81
Author(s):  
M. S. Syupova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Economic Condition ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Current State ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
Negative Factors

Ensuring the economic security of municipalities is one of the key conditions for stable socio-economic de-velopment of the region. Recently, intraregional differentiation of territories has been growing, which increases the risk of the formation of negative factors that reduce the quality of life of the population. In order to neutralize and prevent acute social and economic problems, constant monitoring of the current state of the municipal econ-omy is necessary. As such a management tool, a rating assessment of the economic security of municipalities in the region can be used. The ranking of territories allows you to visualize the relative advantages and disadvantages of the development of territories. In addition, a systematic comparative analysis of controlled socio-economic pa-rameters will allow regional authorities to evaluate the results of the activities of local governments and improve the effectiveness of regional socio-economic policy. The article proposes a methodology for rating the economic security of municipalities, during which it is possible to visually assess the depth of the threats studied at the level of each territory. To this end, the proposed methodology is based on a system of indicators that identify the main problem areas of the socio-economic condition of the territories. To form the rating, the studied indicators are normalized and integral indices characterizing the level of economic security of municipalities are calculated. The methodology proposes criteria for assessing the level of municipal economic security (high; above average; aver-age; crisis; critical). According to the results of the study, a rating of municipal districts of the Khabarovsk Terri-tory was compiled. The study showed that the territories of the region are characterized by an unstable socio-economic condition. The leading positions in the rating are occupied by areas with an average level of economic security. Most municipal districts of the region have a crisis level of economic security, which provides for the de-velopment of a set of measures aimed at eliminating existing problems.

CURRENT STATE AND PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN ECONOMIC COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF RUSSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 139-146
Author(s):  
Ya. KAYLI ◽  
◽  
V. V. VELIKOROSSOV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Impact

Unsustainable external environment, cyclical and structural risks, pandemic crisis form a new reality, in which the importance of technologies, models and methods of management of foreign economic commercial relations increases. The purpose of the article is to assess the current state and problems of the development of foreign economic commercial relations in Russia. In accordance with the tasks set, the concept and es-sence of foreign economic commercial relations were clarified, the problems of the development of foreign economic commercial relations of Russia were summarized, and the impact of protectionism, innovation and digitalization on the development of international relations and foreign economic relations was revealed.

THE ROLE OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTROLLING SYSTEM IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE POTENTIAL OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE ENTERPRISE

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kateryna Lytvynenko ◽  
◽  
Kateryna Lytvynenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
External Environment ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Enterprise Management ◽  
Controlling System ◽  
Enterprise Management System ◽  
General Business ◽  
Strategic Controlling

The article analyzes the role of introducing controlling in the management of the competitiveness potential of an enterprise in the internal and external markets. The main definitions of the term "controlling" are formulated. The main stages of controlling and its methodological support are determined. Controlling allows an enterprise to adapt to a constantly changing external environment and successfully survive in a competitive environment. The essence of controlling and its place in the enterprise management system can be considered from four approaches: functional, situational, process and systemic. At the same time, two types of controlling are distinguished, namely, operational and strategic, which form an integral controlling system that allows an enterprise to achieve its goals and results. The main purpose of strategic controlling as a management tool is to form the necessary information support and analytical base for the formation of a set of indicators (indicators) which will attest to the need for transformational changes, and about their effectiveness in the long term. With the help of the tools of operational controlling, a mechanism is formed that makes it possible to timely establish deviations from the planned path and correct the direction of development. The components of the controlling process can vary depending on the specifics of the activity and the goals of the company. The development of integration and globalization processes stimulates the development of enterprise transformation at certain stages of its life cycle. To correctly identify the transformation point, that is, to determine the set of control parameters that indicate the need for transformation, it is necessary to use the strategic controlling toolkit, which is designed to increase the competitiveness of the enterprise in the general business environment. Taking into account these development trends, strategic and tactical transformations as a tool for ensuring competitiveness and constant development in a dynamic external environment are a prerequisite for the development of a company.

FINANCIAL STATUS AND PROSPECTS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE OUTSOURCING ENTERPRISE

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Batrak ◽  
◽  
Nataliia Flentei ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
National Economy ◽  
External Environment ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
Current State ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Comprehensive Study

The current state of the national economy means that businesses need to constantly look for ways to improve their efficiency and find new ideas to address their shortcomings. The problem of improving the financial condition of the enterprise and finding ways to improve the financial condition of the enterprise is primarily related to the mechanism for assessing the financial condition of the enterprise. The study of the financial condition of the enterprise gives an advantage to the business entity among competitors, allows to identify shortcomings in the activities of the enterprise and to form methods to improve its activities. Both internal and external factors have a significant impact on the financial condition of the enterprise. Since the internal and external environment is constantly changing, so business is characterized by uncertainty. The article considers the specifics of the analysis of the financial condition and prospects of economic development of the outsourcing company. The author generalizes the concept of "financial condition of the enterprise" and substantiates the importance of a comprehensive study of its evaluation indicators. Based on the analysis of the financial condition of Corplex LLC identified promising ways of economic development of the studied outsourcing company.

Strategically Marketing Florida’s Cities: An Exploratory Study Into How Cities Engage in Public Marketing

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 275-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Blair Thomas ◽  
Daniel L. Fay ◽  
Frances S. Berry
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
City Government ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
City Managers ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
City Governments ◽  
Tax Base ◽  
Public Marketing

Over the course of this decade, Florida has emerged as one of America’s fastest growing and most visited states. As many of the state’s municipalities compete for opportunities to expand their tax base and achieve other municipally centered goals, they are faced with the challenge of needing to strategically differentiate themselves from their peers to attract opportunities. One way to accomplish this is through using marketing as a tool of strategic management. While literature shows that marketing engagement is happening in cities throughout the world, we lack a clear understanding of what American municipalities are doing about marketing and why they are increasingly choosing to participate in the activity. This work provides a glimpse into how a sample of Florida cities are strategically using marketing and what city managers and communication officials are specifically hoping to accomplish with marketing activity. The purpose of this research is to answer the following three questions: Why do city governments engage in marketing? Do city government officials engage in marketing from a strategic management perspective? How do city governments engage in marketing? Utilizing surveys and interviews from city managers and communication officials at the municipal level from across the state, this exploratory study sheds a light onto how several cities using marketing as a strategic management tool to achieve articulated goals. We provide recommendations for practitioners exploring strategic use of marketing and practitioners seeking to expand marketing engagement within their municipalities.

scholarly journals Grapevine Cane Extracts: Raw Plant Material, Extraction Methods, Quantification, and Applications

Biomolecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1195 ◽  
Author(s):  
María José Aliaño-González ◽  
Tristan Richard ◽  
Emma Cantos-Villar
Keyword(s):  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Biotic And Abiotic Stress ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Current State ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Growing Conditions ◽  
The Individual

Grapevine canes are viticulture waste that is usually discarded without any further use. However, recent studies have shown that they contain significant concentrations of health-promoting compounds, such as stilbenes, secondary metabolites of plants produced as a response to biotic and abiotic stress from fungal disease or dryness. Stilbenes have been associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties and they have been tested as potential treatments of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and even cancer, with promising results. Stilbenes have been described in the different genus of the Vitaceae family, the Vitis genera being one of the most widely studied due to its important applications and economic impact around the world. This review presents an in-depth study of the composition and concentration of stilbenes in grapevine canes. The results show that the concentration of stilbenes in grapevine canes is highly influenced by the Vitis genus and cultivar aspects (growing conditions, ultraviolet radiation, fungal attack, etc.). Different methods for extracting stilbenes from grapevine canes have been reviewed, and the extraction conditions have also been studied, underlining the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. After the stilbenes were extracted, they were analyzed to determine the stilbene composition and concentration. Analytical techniques have been employed with this aim, in most cases using liquid chromatography, coupled with others such as mass spectrometry and/or nuclear magnetic resonance to achieve the individual quantification. Finally, stilbene extracts may be applied in multiple fields based on their properties. The five most relevant are preservative, antifungal, insecticide, and biostimulant applications. The current state-of-the-art of the above applications and their prospects are discussed.

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