scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN TRANSITIONAL ECONOMIES: THE CASE OF SERBIAN ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1436-1455
Author(s):  
Mila Kavalić ◽  
Milan Nikolić ◽  
Sanja Stanisavljev ◽  
Dejan Đorđević ◽  
Mladen Pečujlija ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Performance Quality ◽  
Fixed Assets ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Foreign Enterprises

In this paper the impact and predictive effects of knowledge management on financial performance are analysed. The research also includes an analysis of the moderating effects of two moderators (National Origin and Enterprise Size) and their relationship. The data was gathered by interviewing 520 managers from manufacturing companies operating in Serbia. The most important conclusions of the research are: 1. High levels of knowledge management positively influence business performance, quality and competitiveness. 2. Financial performance is mainly influenced by the dimensions connected to the effects of knowledge management regarding its implementation and protection and the acquisition of competitive advantages. 3. Knowledge management strongly influences the market aspects of business, but also the increase of fixed assets. 4. Knowledge management has a slightly greater impact on financial performance in foreign enterprises (operating in Serbia) compared to domestic (Serbian) enterprises. The situation is similar when comparing medium and large enterprises (a higher impact) with small enterprises (a smaller impact). 5. The greatest effects are achieved when an effective organizational structure is in place, when the organization protects its knowledge, when it manages to materialize the knowledge gathered in the form of the efficient application of knowledge.

The Impact of Knowledge Management Strategy on Performance in Taiwan's Manufacturing Companies

2014 ◽  
Vol 945-949 ◽  
pp. 2967-2970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Ling Huang ◽  
Yue Yang Chen ◽  
Wen Hsin Fang
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Km Strategy ◽  
Knowledge Quality ◽  
Knowledge Strategies ◽  
The Impact

Knowledge has been regarded as an important resource for firms to compete in todays competitive environment. Since knowledge and knowledge management are so important for achieving business performance, the knowledge strategies are likely to be a critical issue of strategic choice for the firm. Evidences showed that the implementation of KM strategy can cultivate organizational dynamic capabilities to improve knowledge quality and quantity, as well as for consolidating the value and practicability of knowledge. Thus, this study tries to examine the impact of KM strategy on knowledge management performance as well as business performance. According to the empirical data collected from manufacturing industry in Taiwan, meaningful findings and conclusions will be proposed and discussed.

The role of innovation in building competitive advantages: an empirical investigation

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prodromos Chatzoglou ◽  
Dimitrios Chatzoudes
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose Nowadays, innovation appears as one of the main driving forces of organisational success. Despite the above fact, its impact on the propensity of an organisation to develop and sustain a competitive advantage has not yet received sufficient empirical investigation. The purpose of this paper is to enhance the existing empirical literature by focusing on the antecedents of innovation and its impact on competitive advantage. It proposes a newly developed conceptual framework that adopts a three-step approach, highlighting areas that have rarely been simultaneously examined before. Design/methodology/approach The examination of the proposed conceptual framework was performed with the use of a newly developed structured questionnaire that was distributed to a group of Greek manufacturing companies. The questionnaire has been successfully completed by chief executive officers (CEOs) from 189 different companies. CEOs were used as key respondents due to their knowledge and experience. The reliability and the validity of the questionnaire were thoroughly examined. Empirical data were analysed using the structural equation modelling technique. The study is empirical (based on primary data), explanatory (examines cause and effect relationships), deductive (tests research hypotheses) and quantitative (includes the analysis of quantitative data collected with the use of a structured questionnaire). Findings Results indicate that knowledge management, intellectual capital, organisational capabilities and organisational culture have significant direct and indirect effects on innovation, underlining the importance of their simultaneous enhancement. Finally, the positive effect of innovation on the creation of competitive advantages is empirically validated, bridging the gap in the relevant literature and offering avenues for additional future research. Originality/value The causal relationship between innovation and competitive advantage, despite its significant theoretical support, has not been empirically validated. The present paper aspires to bridge this gap, investigating the impact of innovation on the development of competitive advantages. Moreover, the present study adopts a multidimensional approach that has never been explored in the existing innovation literature, making the examination of the proposed conceptual framework an interesting research topic.

Accounts Receivable: Payable Impact on Each Other with Special Reference to Financial Performance—A Study of Small Cap Companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-373
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Mittal ◽  
Monika
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Trade Credit ◽  
Unit Root Test ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Causality Test ◽  
Accounts Receivable ◽  
Accounts Payable ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Test Correlation

Trade credit is important as a funding source for companies having a liquidity shortage. Trade credit comprises of both accounts receivable and payable. The financial literature has discussed the impact of accounts receivable or payable on a company’s financial performance. However, there is a lack of studies on the effects of accounts receivable and payable on each other and further its effect on the financial performance of small-cap companies. Financial performance is determined using the profitability and value of the company. The researchers examined the financial performance implications of offering and receiving trade credit for a sample of 193 BSE small-cap manufacturing companies in India during the period 2011–2019. Granger causality test, Levin, Lin and Chu Unit root test, correlation and regression have been used for data analysis. The finding suggested that accounts receivable influenced the use of accounts payable. The aftermath of accounts payables is that it negatively and significantly affected the profitability and had an insignificant relationship with the value of the company. The result implies that effective management of accounts receivable can influence the application of accounts payable that improves a company’s profits and value. The current study is useful for SMEs’ managers in determining the financial performance and capital structure.

scholarly journals Investigating the Path from Supply Chain Integration to Business Performance: Evidence from a Sub-Saharan African Economy

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Annan ◽  
Nathaniel Boso ◽  
Dominic Essuman
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Product Life Cycle ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Impact

Following the growing concerns on the inconsistent findings in previous research and drawing on the social exchange and networking theories, this study re-examined the impact of supply chain integration (SCI) on business performance (i.e. value creation and financial performance). The study argues that the impact of SCI on financial performance is through value creation and is depended upon longevity of product life cycle. Using primary data from 79 firms in Ghana, the study finds that value creation is a short-run consequence of SCI while financial performance is a long-run outcome of SCI. Additionally, results show that the financial performance outcome of SCI is experienced more from integrative efforts than from the value creation outcome. Results further indicate that firms whose products stay relatively shorter on the market are more likely to experience lower positive impact of SCI on value creation, and thus firms’ ability to become proactive, monitor, and collect market information on product performance throughout its life cycle is key for coming out with strategies that will enable them maximize product’s life span so as to experience greater benefits that come with pursuing integration with other channel members.

Supply chain integration and firm performance: an empirical study of Swedish manufacturing firms

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hooshang M. Beheshti ◽  
Pejvak Oghazi ◽  
Rana Mostaghel ◽  
Magnus Hultman
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This article aims to explore the impact of supply chain integration on the financial performance of Swedish manufacturing firms. Design/methodology/approach – The literature review provided the foundation for the development of the survey instrument and hypotheses for the study. In addition, the survey instrument was tested by the experts in the field and modified before it was sent to the managers in the survey group. Findings – The findings show that supply chain integration at any level is beneficial to the financial well being of the firm. Companies with total supply chain integration reported the highest level of financial performance. Research limitations/implications – Data were collected from Swedish manufacturing firms without regard to the size of the firm. The results show that supply chain integration is beneficial at any level. Practical implications – The findings will assist managers with decisions regarding supply chain integration and its role as a critical factor in improving the financial performance of manufacturing companies. Originality/value – Limited empirical studies have been conducted in this area, especially in Sweden. This study provides insight for manufacturing managers with regard to the importance of supply chain management and the competitive nature of business in the global market.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ON BANKING SECTOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Hendra Gunawan ◽  
Serlyna Serlyna
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Financial Investment ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the impact of technology on the performance of financial investment in banking companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange to prove its influence on the development of the banking company's financial performance. The data used in this research is secondary data uses financial statements that have been audited. Data analysis technique used is simple regression analysis. Results showed that between investments in information technology affect the company's financial performance. The results of this study illustrate that the company's financial performance would be if the investment in information technology in the company are used effectively and efficiently. This research is important for companies and organizations, in order to better the use or utilization of information technology in the enterprise. The company is only limited to the banking companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange, then further research is recommended to add criteria and indicator others that have not been addressed in this study, in addition to subsequent authors can also extend the sample population to another company with a different field such as manufacturing companies.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF ENTERPRISES UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
HONG ZHOU ◽  
JUN-GUO QIAO
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Environmental Regulation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Protection Strategies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Forward Looking

The 11th Five-Year Plan of China has established obligatory targets for main pollutant emissions while the completion of the targets has been associated with the achievements of local officials. With the full implementation of this plan, many enterprises began to take forward-looking environmental protection strategies to cope with the increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Most of the existing literature have systematically studied the impact of environmental regulation from the perspective of industry or region, but they have not considered the dynamic response of enterprises to environmental regulation. The research on the economic consequences of enterprises adopting forward-looking environmental protection strategies for environmental protection investment at the micro level is relatively insufficient. This paper uses the data of China's listed manufacturing companies from 2011 to 2017 to study the effect of environmental protection investment on their business performance of enterprises. The results show that environmental protection investment has a positive cumulative effect on company’s business performance, especially in non-state-owned enterprises. Based on this conclusion, this paper puts forward relevant policy suggestions to promote enterprises to implement forward-looking environmental protection strategy and gain competitive advantage.

scholarly journals PENGARUH CSR DAN KINERJA KEUANGAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN DENGAN KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERATING

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Audy Tri Saputra Meha ◽  
Sugeng Hariadi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of corporate social responsibility and financial performance on firm value with managerial ownership as an intermediary variable. Corporate social responsibility and financial performance are used as independent variables. Meanwhile, firm value is used as the dependent variable. Managerial ownership is used as a moderating variable in this study. Manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2017-2018 period are the population in this study. Purposive sampling method is a sampling method used in this study by producing 27 companies with 2 observations to produce a sample of 54. Multiple linear regression and moderation regression analysis are the analytical methods used in this study. This research shows that corporate social responsibility and financial performance have a positive and significant effect on firm value. Managerial ownership has a negative and significant effect on firm value. Then corporate social responsibility and financial performance with managerial ownership as the moderating variable have a positive and significant effect on firm value.     Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji dampak corporate social responsibility dan kinerja keuangan pada nilai perusahaan dengan kepemilikan manajerial sebagai variabel perantara. Corporate social responsibility dan kinerja keuangan digunakan sebagai variable Independen. Sedangkan nilai perusahaan digunakan sebagai variable dependen. Kepemilikan manajerial yang digunakan sebagai variabel moderating dalam penelitian ini. Perusahaan manufaktur sektor industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada periode 2017-2018 merupakan populasi dalam penelitian ini. Metode purposive sampling merupakan metode penentuan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan menghasilkan sebanyak 27 perusahaan dengan pengamatan selama 2 sehingga menghasilkan sampel sebanyak 54. Regresi linier berganda dan analisis regresi moderasi merupakan metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Dari penelitian ini menghasilkan bahwa corporate social responsibility dan kinerja keuangan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Kepemilikan manajerial berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Kemudian corporate social responsibility dan kinerja keuangan dengan kepemilikan manajerial sebagai variabel moderating berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan.

Investigating Relationships Between Supply Chain Capabilities, Competitive Advantage, and Business Performance

2018 ◽  
pp. 477-503
Author(s):  
Navee Chiadamrong ◽  
Tran Thi Tham
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Food Industries

Growing in the competitive environment, organizations need to find ways to improve their performance even better by ensuring that all key drivers are being developed and utilized effectively. Thai and Vietnamese food industries are rapidly growing sectors. This study investigates the relationships between supply chain capabilities and competitive advantages towards business performance, and compares the above mentioned relationships between Thai and Vietnamese food industries. The data were gathered from conducted surveys with the food manufacturing companies in both countries, and tested by Structural Equation Modeling. The empirical results show that supply chain capabilities play an important role in business improvement in both countries. While, supply chain integration is considered as a critical factor for the Vietnamese food industry, human resource management is much regarded as important for the Thai food industry. These findings help companies in each country decide the best strategy for differentiating themselves in their business environment.

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