scholarly journals Factors That Determine Innovation in Agrifood Firms

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 989
Author(s):  
Juan Sebastián Castillo-Valero ◽  
María Carmen García-Cortijo
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Knowledge Spillovers ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Cox Models ◽  
Innovation Culture ◽  
Southeast Spain ◽  
Empirical Analyses

In this study, we aim to find the determinants of innovation in the agrifood industry in an inland region in southeast Spain, which depends upon and specializes in this sector. The determinants we propose are firm and environmental factors. From the empirical analyses based on Box–Cox models, we deduce that a firm’s internal factors or characteristics are those that have the greatest influence on its propensity to innovate. Among them, firm size has the greatest effect. Innovation culture has the potential for exerting a multiplying effect via mechanisms such as knowledge spillovers or learning by doing.

Assessing the sustainability of the Siberian Federal District regions

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 891-908
Author(s):  
T.A. Smirnova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Siberian Federal District ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Empirical Analyses

Subject. This article deals with the issues of functioning of the region as a system. Objectives. The article aims to identify the problems of the region's functioning as a system, develop methodological tools to monitor the sustainable development of the Siberian Federal District territories, and determine the the impact of socio-economic and environmental factors on the sustainable development of the region as a whole. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of theoretical, statistical, and empirical analyses taking into account an integrated approach. Results. The article reveals the impact of some individual components of regional development on the sustainability of the territorial system as a whole. Relevance. The results of the study can be used to analyze the sustainability of regions' development.

Firm Growth and the Spatial Impact of Geolocated External Factors

2014 ◽  
Vol 234 (2-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Duschl ◽  
Antje Schimke ◽  
Thomas Brenner ◽  
Dennis Luxen
Keyword(s):  
Quantile Regression ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Firm Growth ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Spatial Extent ◽  
Public Research ◽  
Complex Interplay ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
The Relationship

SummaryThis paper studies the relationship between firm growth and external factors. Externalities from related economic, public research and higher educational activities are traced back to specific locations in space. The spatial characteristics of their impact are examined within a distancebased, micro-founded approach. Applying quantile regression techniques on a large sample of German firms, we empirically disentangle the complex interplay between internal factors (firm size), external factors and their spatial extent. In particular, we find that the larger firms are, the more diverse are the activities they benefit from and that the geographical meaning of “nearby” depends on the kind of activity.

Technological dependence in the Andean group

1978 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn K. Mytelka
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Foreign Firms ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Andean Group ◽  
Opportunities For Learning ◽  
Monopoly Rents

In the metalworking and chemical industries of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, the ownership structure of firms, their product sector, and propensity to obtain technology through licensing are closely associated. Foreign firms cluster in industrial sectors with complex and volatile technologies, in which their technological advantages permit the exaction of monopoly rents. Ownership structure and product sector, as well as firm size, are related to the firm's decision to obtain technology by licensing rather than by generating it autonomously or obtaining it through other means. Ownership structure, product sector, and licensing appear to interact with choice of machinery imports and research and development activities in such a way as to produce a “technological dependence syndrome” in which opportunities for “learning by doing” are consistently missed.

scholarly journals Utilization of Home Gardens as a Community Empowerment-Based Edible Landscape to Combat Stunting

2021 ◽  
Vol 940 (1) ◽  
pp. 012093
Author(s):  
F B Saroinsong ◽  
Y Ismail ◽  
E Gravitiani ◽  
K Sumantra
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Home Gardens ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Home Garden ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Edible Landscape ◽  
Time And Energy

Abstract Home gardens as a community empowerment-based edible landscape can be used as a strategy for sustainable and resilient urban development. The objective of this research is to identify (a) benefits and challenges of home gardens as community empowerment-based edible landscape, and (b) the socio-cultural, economic, and environmental factors in the utilization of home gardens in Tomohon, Denpasar and Solo. The researchers conduct literature reviews and observation for one month. The benefits of a home garden are a source of various food and traditional medicine, a place of worship, supporting conservation, ameliorating the microclimate, improve health, education, recreational and aesthetic functions, strengthen social status, increase income and ties. The challenges are to overcome constraints such as (a) lack of knowledge, skill, advisory services, (b) limited access to farming inputs, and so on; and to take advantage of opportunities such as easy access, easy control of composition, products quality and quantity, and so on. Some strategies are proposed. Socio-cultural, economic and environmental factors that influence the home garden are grouped as internal factors (i.e. size, owner’s economic condition, perception, knowledge, skill, hobby, preference and consumption pattern, allocated time and energy) and external factors (i.e. regulation, culture and agreement, and environmental conditions).

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF ISSUING CORPORATE ISLAMIC BOND AND SELECTED DETERMINANTS ON FIRM'S PROFITABILITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 48-57
Author(s):  
Najmudin ◽  
Ekaningtyas Widiastuti ◽  
Ghifari Taufiqurrahman
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Inflation Rate ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Macroeconomic Factors ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Macroeconomic Factor

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of corporate Islamic bond issuance, internal and macroeconomic factors on firm's profitability. The internal factors involved potentially as determinants of profitability are leverage and firm size. Meanwhile, the macroeconomic factors are economic growth and the inflation rate. Methodology: The sample is taken from companies listed at Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and selected from 24 companies. The sample is 21 companies whose data completely and issued the Islamic bond during the period 2012 until 2018. Moreover, the panel data regression was employed as an analytical tool to test the data. Main Findings: The results suggest that Islamic bond issuance and financial leverage have a negative influence on profitability, firm size has no significant influence on profitability, and economic growth and inflation rate have a positive influence on profitability. Applications of this study: A firm, as well as an investor, must consider the lower Islamic bond issuance and debt proportion. Besides, they should anticipate decreased economic growth and the inflation rate. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study observes evidence from Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) that develops the previous studies and adds references for further studies about Islamic bond issuance. Also, it combines Islamic fund source and firm-specific internal as well as macroeconomic factors (economic growth and inflation rate) macroeconomics factors insert what are the macroeconomic factor which affects the profitability of the business to give a clear picture of how the effect of all factors on profitability.

The effect of internal factors and family influence on firms’ adoption of green product innovation

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (10) ◽  
pp. 1167-1198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Chun Huang ◽  
Min-Li Yang ◽  
Ying-Jiuan Wong
Keyword(s):  
Firm Size ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Behavioral Theory ◽  
Family Influence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Green Product ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Little research has been conducted on the internal factors that drive green product (GP) innovation and how family influence affects firm adoption of GP innovation. This study aims to apply multiple perspectives to bridge this research gap, adopting the resource-based view (RBV) to examine what and how internal factors affect firm adoption of GP innovation, and using the behavioral theory of family firms to investigate whether family influence fosters or hinders firm adoption of GP innovation. Design/methodology/approach This study used a multichannel approach and adopted content analysis to collect and evaluate data on listed Taiwanese firms and used cross-sectional regression analysis to examine the effect of internal factors and family influence on firm adoption of GP innovation. Findings The results showed that the internal factors of green capabilities, R&D intensity and firm size significantly and positively affected firm adoption of GP innovation separately. Furthermore, the study found that family influence (ownership and control) significantly and negatively affects firm adoption of GP innovation separately. Research limitations/implications This study contributes to the academic research of innovation management, green management and family firms in several aspects, but also has some limitations. This study examined only the relationship between a firm’s internal factors and GP innovation. Future research might test the relationship between a firm’s internal factors and adoption of green process innovation. In addition, such research can explore how integrated internal and external factors influence firm adoption of GP innovation. Practical implications From the RBV, the internal factors of green capabilities, R&D intensity and firm size that can exert crucial effects on firm engage in firm’s adoption of GP innovation. This study suggests that top managers in family-influenced businesses should maintain appropriate commitment and support for fostering and facilitating firm GP innovation. Social implications From the RBV, this study examined how internal factors affect firm adoption of GP innovation. Moreover, based on the behavioral theory of family firms, this study further examined how family influence (ownership and control) affects firm adoption of GP innovation. This paper extended both perspectives to examine green issues. Originality/value From the RBV, this study examined how internal factors affect firms’ GP innovation. Moreover, based on institutional theory, this study further examines how a family firm moderates the relationship between a firm’s internal factors and GP innovation. The paper extended both perspectives to probe further the green issues.

FIRM SIZE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS: EVIDENCE FROM THE SME SECTOR IN ARGENTINA

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justo de Jorge Moreno ◽  
Leopoldo Laborda Castillo ◽  
Elio de Zuani Masere
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Quantile Regression ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Full Explanation ◽  
Experience Education ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Size Data ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study investigates the determinants of firm size. Data was collected in face‐to‐face structured‐questionnaire interviews of 1314 firm founders from 14 counties in Argentina. Quantile regression was used as a more suitable methodology to measure the determinants of firm size. Our results show that the main sets of explanatory variables related to founder characteristics (age, experience, education, and vocation) provide a full explanation of firm size. We have also found evidence that a high degree strategic planning and a better competitive position are positively related to firm size as well. Finally, environmental factors were less representative. Santrauka Straipsnyje nagrinejami imones dydi lemiantys veiksniai. Duomenys buvo renkami apklausiant 1314 imo‐niu Argentinoje, pasitelkus struktūruota anketa, kuri buvo pildoma apklausos metu. Imones dydi lemian‐tiems veiksniams ivertinti buvo pritaikyta regresine analize. Rezultatai parode, kad pagrindinis aiškinamuju kintamuju rinkinys, susijes su steigejo charakteristikomis (amžiumi, patirtimi, išsilavinimu irprofesija), le‐mia imones dydi. Rasta irodymu, kad aukšto lygio strateginis planavimas ir geresne konkurencine pozicija turi tiesiogini ryši su imones dydžiu. Aplinkos veiksniai pasirode esa ne tokie reprezentatyvūs.

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