Channel for Vertical Spillovers

2020 ◽  
pp. 540-562
Author(s):  
Abd Rahim Jaguli
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Local Firms

The objective of this study was to fill a research gap, where the channels through which technology and knowledge were transferred remained unexplored in the existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) knowledge transfer literature. A case study method was adopted as it is appropriate for exploring the complex process of knowledge transfer. The findings obtained from the case studies were able to demonstrate a positive relationship between MNCs and local innovation where knowledge and technology can be diffused through training programmes offered by MNCs to local suppliers. It provides an understanding as to the extent to which MNCs, through linkages with local firms, may facilitate the innovation activities of said local firms. Policy implications are subsequently discussed and future research suggestions are then put forth.

Channel for Vertical Spillovers

2016 ◽  
pp. 111-132
Author(s):  
Abd Rahim Jaguli
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Local Firms

The objective of this study was to fill a research gap, where the channels through which technology and knowledge were transferred remained unexplored in the existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) knowledge transfer literature. A case study method was adopted as it is appropriate for exploring the complex process of knowledge transfer. The findings obtained from the case studies were able to demonstrate a positive relationship between MNCs and local innovation where knowledge and technology can be diffused through training programmes offered by MNCs to local suppliers. It provides an understanding as to the extent to which MNCs, through linkages with local firms, may facilitate the innovation activities of said local firms. Policy implications are subsequently discussed and future research suggestions are then put forth.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Use of Personal Networks to Circumvent Formal Processes: A Case Study of Vruzki in Bulgaria

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin C. Williams ◽  
Junhong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Income Groups ◽  
Personal Connections ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
The Unemployed ◽  
Formal Procedures ◽  
Reporting Data

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of the use of personal connections to circumvent formal procedures by soliciting favours for and from others, known as vruzki, and how this can be explained and tackled. Reporting data from 2,005 face-to-face interviews conducted in late 2015 in Bulgaria, the finding is that 30 per cent of respondents had used vruzki in the 12 months prior to the survey, particularly when accessing medical services and finding a job. Estimating a logit model and then calculating the marginal effects, the population groups significantly more likely to have used vruzki are those whose norms, values and beliefs are not in symmetry with the formal laws and regulations, perceiving the penalties and detection risks as higher, those reporting their financial situation as very comfortable, and the highest income groups, but also younger people, the unemployed, and those living in larger households. The paper concludes by discussing the theoretical and policy implications along with the future research required.

scholarly journals Innovation And Knowledge Flows In Healthcare Ecosystems: The Portuguese Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 374-391
Author(s):  
Daniel Ferreira Polónia ◽  
Adriana Coutinho Gradim
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Knowledge Flows ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Innovation Ecosystems ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Healthcare Innovation

 Innovation has come a long way since the times it was defined just as a new idea. Nowadays, innovation activities comprise a lot more, from new products and/or services to improvements in organisational business models. The healthcare sector is no exception. This leads public authorities to increase their investment in innovation, research and development in the healthcare sector. The rising of internal and external collaborations between hospitals and other parties calls for a specific analysis on how the healthcare innovation environments behave and how knowledge flows within them are managed. This study, through the lens of the ecosystem theory, aims to study how a healthcare innovation ecosystem can be activated and knowledge flows are managed to ensure that all the parties are benefited. For that purpose, it presents a case study based on a set of three meetings of Portuguese stakeholders inserted in innovation healthcare ecosystems. With this work it was possible to observe that the healthcare innovation ecosystem can be analysed from different perspectives. The interaction with the different stakeholders allowed to identify possible partners to be involved in innovation activities (e.g.: hospitals, universities, research centres, start-ups). This paper suggests possible roles for the different parties along the innovation funnel as well as what they can do in each phase. Using a case study approach, it is possible to compare different contexts and identify best practices on the management of healthcare innovation ecosystems. Also, it becomes evident the need for more effective knowledge management to ensure that hospitals and the other parties meet their goals and play a relevant role in the ecosystem. Although this paper provides guidelines for action, it lacks implementation of the suggestions in a specific context. As such, this paper aims to serve as a basis for future research on the study of hospitals’ innovation ecosystems and underlying knowledge flows, in different contexts to achieve best practices for its effective management.

scholarly journals What about the “Stayers”? Examining China’s Resettlement Induced by Large Reservoir Projects

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Tianhe Jiang ◽  
Mark Wang ◽  
Yingnan Zhang ◽  
Guoqing Shi ◽  
Dengcai Yan
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implications ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Housing Conditions ◽  
Rural Land ◽  
Large Reservoir ◽  
Global Policy ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Massive Scale ◽  
Research Gap

Large reservoir projects typically occupy vast lots of rural land and trigger resettlement on a massive scale. In China’s reservoir context, increasing concerns have arisen regarding distant-resettlees (those who are resettled outside the reservoir area), while fewer studies have examined the nearby-resettlees (those who are resettled near the original area) and the non-movers (those who do not resettle). The significance of these two groups has been downplayed and their populations are in the millions (or more) in China. How and why they are impacted is under-researched and their relative position and intergroup nexus with the distant-resettlees remains unclear in the existing literature. To address this research gap, this paper incorporates the differences between nearby-resettlees and non-movers and collectively refers to them as the “stayers” as they are left behind in reservoir areas. Based on the background of reservoir-induced resettlement in present-day China, and a review of the project-induced impacts, we use Danjiangkou Reservoir as a case study. The findings indicate that the stayers are largely disadvantaged in terms of land assets, housing conditions, finance, infrastructure, industrialisation, livelihood strategies, and emotional impact, while many distant-resettlees are less affected or positively impacted in these aspects. Through the lens of the political nature of reservoir-induced resettlements, we interpret the gaps between the distant-resettlees and stayers. Finally, domestic and global policy implications and further comments are presented.

scholarly journals An ethnographie study of students' oral performance in the mixed francophone- anglophone university classroom

1989 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-71
Author(s):  
Timothy Tomlinson
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Interaction ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Oral Performance ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Language Brokers ◽  
French And English ◽  
Mixed Classes ◽  
The Relationship

Mixedfrancophone-anglophone classes have become an important, yet controversial feature of post-secondary education in Canada. However, arguments concerning the suitability (or lack thereof) of these classes have not been based on empirical research documenting what actually occurs in them. This paper describes an ethnographic case study which begins to address this need. The study examines the relationship between students' use of French and English in five mixed classes at a bilingual university and their access to subject-matter knowledge and social networks. Initial analyses reveal that language brokerage is an important process in two of the classes observed. In order to illustrate how this process works, an excerpt of classroom interaction is presented. The broader implications of language brokers are then discussed, with reference to recent work on mixed classes in Franco-Ontarian elementary and secondary schools. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research and a consideration of some policy implications of mixed classes.

scholarly journals Assessing Polycentric Urban Development in Mountainous Cities: The Case of Chongqing Metropolitan Area, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Liu ◽  
Peilei Fan ◽  
Wenze Yue ◽  
Jingnan Huang ◽  
Dong Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Market Forces ◽  
Functional Linkage ◽  
Balanced Distribution ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Directional Connectivity

Mountainous settlements accommodate nearly one tenth of the world’s population. Most mountainous cities have adopted the strategy of polycentric urban development due to an asymmetric geography, which has received little attention from mainstream research. To fill the research gap, we proposed an analytical framework and conducted a multi-dimensional measurement of polycentricity. Taking Chongqing for the case study, this work confirmed that polycentricity is morphological and functional in mountainous cities. Polycentricity is believed to be particularly applicable to mountainous and water-rich landscapes, leading to an appropriate, balanced distribution and the strong multi-directional connectivity of urban nodes. This characteristic may partly result from natural determinism and long-term planning adaptation, complementary to market forces. Policy implications for planning such as avoiding excessive encroachment on natural barriers and increasing functional linkage in newly established subcenters were also proposed.

National systems of innovation in the Eurozone: Policy implications for Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Duarte ◽  
Fernando Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Direct Investment ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Systems Of Innovation ◽  
Global Innovation ◽  
National Systems Of Innovation ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
National Systems

This paper aims to understand which innovation inputs are more strongly related to innovation outputs in the Eurozone, and to derive policy implication for the Spanish convergence with Eurozone top players in terms of innovation. Drawing from the Global Innovation Index input-output framework we developed an alternative longitudinal index. The resulting country scores were used to construct a panel dataset composed of the 19 Eurozone members during the period 2013-2018, which were analysed through a series of multiple regression techniques. Results suggest a strong and positive influence of Business Sophistication on innovation outputs in Eurozone countries, derived mainly from the capacity of domestic firms to absorb knowledge. Possible implications for Spain could be derived from this fact, such as, for instance, encouraging inward foreign direct investment. Future research is needed to analyse the differentiated effects of such encouragement, as well as other surprising results of our study.

scholarly journals Logistics management skills development: A Zimbabwean case

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacobus N. Cronjé
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Logistics Management ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Beverage Industry ◽  
Training Programmes

Background: Since logistics emerged as an applied discipline during the latter part of the 20th century, there has been an increased need for skills development in logistics and supply chain management. However, literature suggests a general shortage of educated and skilled logistics and supply chain managers worldwide.Objectives: The purpose of this article was to benchmark an in-house training programme in logistics management in the beverage industry of Zimbabwe with international best practice.Method: A case study approach was followed focusing on the programme curriculum, content and delivery. The article reports on the nature and effectiveness of the programme. The curriculum was benchmarked with skills requirements identified in literature. Relevance was evaluated based on participant perceptions over a period of 3 years using questionnaires with both closed- and open-ended questions.Results: Findings suggested that the programme offering is in line with international practice whilst it also addresses particular issues in Third World countries. Participants perceived the programme as being practical and valuable for enhancing their job performance and career development.Conclusion: The article provides a framework for evaluating logistics training programmes. Future research could include an evaluation that measures changes in on-the-job behaviour of participants.

People’s perceptions of sustainable housing in developing countries: the case of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 93-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali AlQahtany
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Housing ◽  
Survey Technique ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
People’S Perceptions

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the people’s perceptions of sustainable housing in Saudi Arabia using Riyadh as a case study. Riyadh was chosen as a case study for two reasons: it is the capital city of Saudi Arabia and the largest city in the country; and there are no major differences between the characteristics of people in Riyadh and other major Saudi cities. Design/methodology/approach The questionnaire survey technique was used in this study to achieve the main purpose. The study used descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage) with the aid of the Statistical Package of Social Science Software (SPSS) to analyze the data. Findings The findings reveal that there is a lack of people’s awareness about the sustainable housing. However, it shows a positive response regarding people’s willingness to live in sustainable housing in the future as well as to adjust their current houses to be more environmentally friendly houses. Research limitations/implications The thoughts of stakeholders who are involved in the housing field, including policymakers and real estate developers, are very significant, however, due to the time limitation it has not been explored in this study. Therefore, future research is recommended to investigate the opinions of different stakeholders to have better insights for delivering sustainable housing. Originality/value The study contributes to exploring the people’s perceptions of sustainable housing in Saudi Arabia using Riyadh as a case study. Only a few studies have discussed this issue, so this study was conducted to bridge this research gap and build upon the literature.

scholarly journals National systems of innovation in the Eurozone: Policy implications for Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Duarte ◽  
Fernando Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Direct Investment ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Systems Of Innovation ◽  
Global Innovation ◽  
National Systems Of Innovation ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
National Systems

This paper aims to understand which innovation inputs are more strongly related to innovation outputs in the Eurozone, and to derive policy implication for the Spanish convergence with Eurozone top players in terms of innovation. Drawing from the Global Innovation Index input-output framework we developed an alternative longitudinal index. The resulting country scores were used to construct a panel dataset composed of the 19 Eurozone members during the period 2013-2018, which were analysed through a series of multiple regression techniques. Results suggest a strong and positive influence of Business Sophistication on innovation outputs in Eurozone countries, derived mainly from the capacity of domestic firms to absorb knowledge. Possible implications for Spain could be derived from this fact, such as, for instance, encouraging inward foreign direct investment. Future research is needed to analyse the differentiated effects of such encouragement, as well as other surprising results of our study.

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