Global knowledge hubs and their impact on firm performance : the perspective of maritime Singapore

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beverly Charis Shi Yun Tan
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Global Knowledge

Models of Development Based on Technology Diffusion

2012 ◽  
pp. 117-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Golichenko
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Technology Diffusion ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
International Competition ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Technology Knowledge ◽  
Catching Up ◽  
Technological Potential ◽  
Models Of Development ◽  
Effective Use

The problems of multifold increase of technological potential of developing countries are considered in the article. To solve them, i.e. to organize effectively tapping into global knowledge and their absorption, the performance of two diffusion channels is considered: open knowledge transfer and commercial knowledge transfer. The models of technological catching-up are investigated. Two of them are found to give an opportunity of effective use of international competition and global technology knowledge as a driver of technology development.

Does Diversity in The Boardroom Add Value to a Firm?

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Board Composition ◽  
Board Diversity

This study examines whether board diversity affects firm performance. We investigate this study using panel data of a sample of S&P 500 firms during a 12 year period. After controlling for industry, firm size, and other board composition variables, we find that all three board diversity variables of interest – gender, ethnicity, and age have a significant influence on firm performance. While ethnicity and age have a positive influence on firm performance, it was found that gender has a negative influence. Implications for future research are discussed.

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