Patterns of conduct of Argentine SMEs with respect to ICT investments

Fórum Empresarial ◽

10.33801/fe.v25i1.18512 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-32

Author(s):

Guillermo-Alberto Tricoci ◽

Pablo-Alejandro Corral ◽

María-Cecilia Oriolo

Keyword(s):

Size Composition ◽

Field Work ◽

Mixed Methodology ◽

Small Companies ◽

Consulting Services ◽

Empirical Scheme ◽

Composition Of Capital

Various authors have concluded that there are different groupings that make it possible to explain the differences between companies in terms of their size, composition of capital or the degree of their evolution in terms of ICT and that within medium and small companies there are special dynamics that are necessary understand. This work is focused on this type of firms and a mixed methodology has been used to obtain data, which included the preparation of a field work supported by consultations with relevant personalities from academia, industry and consulting services in the area. It is proposed to draw an empirical scheme of the SME sector in Argentina, and results are presented in relation to the investment and adoption of ICT in these type of firms.

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Knowledge Creation on Edible Vaccines

Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management ◽

10.34190/ejkm.18.3.2020 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. pp285-301

Author(s):

Micaela Martins ◽

Madalena Costa ◽

Marta Gonçalves ◽

Sandra Duarte ◽

Manuel Au-Yong-Oliveira

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Genetically Modified Organisms ◽

Health Sector ◽

Field Work ◽

Health Centers ◽

Mixed Methodology ◽

Edible Vaccines ◽

The Public ◽

Scientific Papers ◽

Near Future

In this paper we delve into the health sector and explore the way vaccines might change in the near future. As new challenges emerge, health professionals are faced with the need for innovative, effective answers to many issues, such as health-threatening viruses and diseases, that grow increasingly more complex, calling for new and practical solutions. Building on this framework, we have decided to address edible vaccines - a completely innovative and simpler way to administer vaccines - not only to understand if it is viewed in a favorable light but also to find out how the knowledge regarding these vaccines can be increased. After a thorough literature review, it became clear that the information about edible vaccines is not evident and easy to access. We then decided to apply a mixed methodology in our study, based on 15 interviews, in person and by email, addressing healthcare professionals, with the intent of gathering their experience and possible knowledge about vaccines. Additionally, an online survey was created and answered by 370 concerned citizens, in order to ascertain their knowledge and receptiveness to this matter. Hereupon, we concluded that, in both samples, there was very limited knowledge about these vaccines, it becoming obvious how important it is to transmit qualified information through accessible means, such as newscasts, scientific papers and magazines, health centers and hospitals, among others. Regarding the level of acceptance by the public in general, our results show that this innovation is dependent on its correct disclosure and propagation, since it is of great advantage and benefit for society. In sum, how the relevant knowledge (including proof of effectiveness) is managed and disseminated will be key. traditional vaccines, edible vaccines, field work, mixed methodology, Genetically modified organisms, GMOs

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Perception of human capital competences for the provision of tourist services: an overview of visitors to the destination Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

Journal of Intercultural Management ◽

10.2478/joim-2014-0040 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (4-1) ◽

pp. 133-145

Author(s):

Ana María Larrañaga Núñez ◽

José Octavio Molina Germán ◽

Anel Yadira Pérez Melo

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Human Resources ◽

Field Work ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Mixed Methodology ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Tourism Sector ◽

The City

Abstract The consolidated tourist destinations are facing a stagnation situation, preamble to decline, stay, or rejuvenate (Butler, 1980). This perspective raises the need to develop strategies at national, local and organizational levels to maintain or increase the influx, spending and tourist permanence that generates greater benefits to the destination, which implies, necessarily, having human capital possessing ability, as well as the technical and behavioral competencies sufficient to cater to these visitors. The purpose of the study is to analyze the perception of tourists regarding the competences of the human capital in lodging, food and transportation organizations in the city of Mazatlan Sinaloa. The research was conducted using a mixed methodology, being a descriptive, cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was used to develop the field work. The human capital in the tourism sector that operates in the services of accommodation, meals and transportation in the destination of Mazatlan, has enough power from the perception of the visitors. The contribution of this research is considered relevant due to regularly surveyed tourists to learn about the satisfaction of service or from the perception of our human resources, which inferred the search for references about the state of the issue being addressed.

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Managing Client Contacts of Small KIBS Companies

International Journal of Innovation in the Digital Economy ◽

10.4018/jide.2011070101 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Päivi Eriksson ◽

Elina Henttonen ◽

Susan Meriläinen

Keyword(s):

New Technology ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Field Work ◽

Small Companies ◽

Service Companies ◽

New Knowledge ◽

Software Service ◽

Ethnographic Field Work ◽

Close Contacts

This article investigates how small companies providing new-technology-based services (T-KIBS) manage their client contacts. Many KIBS companies have extensive and close contacts with their clients, to the extent that their services can actually be co-produced together with the clients. This study analyzes data from four empirical cases and provides new knowledge on the relevance, forms and consequences of managing client contacts. The data was collected through ethnographic field work and qualitative interviews with the owner-managers of four Finnish software service companies, which can also be called T-KIBS. The results show that although every company had its unique way of managing its client contacts, they all used their client contacts as a vehicle in turning technology into business.

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Managing Client Contacts of Small KIBS Companies

Business Innovation, Development, and Advancement in the Digital Economy ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-2934-9.ch006 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 78-88

Author(s):

Päivi Eriksson ◽

Elina Henttonen ◽

Susan Meriläinen

Keyword(s):

New Technology ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Field Work ◽

Small Companies ◽

Service Companies ◽

New Knowledge ◽

Software Service ◽

Ethnographic Field Work ◽

Close Contacts

This article investigates how small companies providing new-technology-based services (T-KIBS) manage their client contacts. Many KIBS companies have extensive and close contacts with their clients, to the extent that their services can actually be co-produced together with the clients. This study analyzes data from four empirical cases and provides new knowledge on the relevance, forms and consequences of managing client contacts. The data was collected through ethnographic field work and qualitative interviews with the owner-managers of four Finnish software service companies, which can also be called T-KIBS. The results show that although every company had its unique way of managing its client contacts, they all used their client contacts as a vehicle in turning technology into business.

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Wsparcie konsultacyjne dla przedsiębiorstw Ukrainy w dziedzinie zagranicznej działalności gospodarczej

Przedsiębiorczość - Edukacja ◽

10.24917/20833296.4.18 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 192-201

Author(s):

Igor Żurba

Keyword(s):

International Business ◽

National Economy ◽

World Economy ◽

Small Companies ◽

Present Level ◽

Foreign Investments ◽

Consulting Services ◽

The Subject ◽

Business Relation

In the process of globalization and development of the international business relation between countries the foreign investments are particularly important for both all the country and theindividual companies. On the present level of the growth of world economy the flows of foreigninvestments are the priority for national economy and the direction for a lot of the big, middleand small companies from every trade: industry, agriculture, construction, transport, finance etc. The company may improve its effectiveness in the area of foreign business when the executives ask for advice the professional consultants and experts in economics and management. The subject of this article is the analyses of the conditions and opportunities of Ukrainiancompanies that are going to invest abroad, to benefit from the consulting services.

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