scholarly journals Managerial capabilities and generic business strategies in the wineries of the 'Cava' protected designation of origin

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. e0108-e0108
Author(s):  
Juan R. Ferrer ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Bayesian Regression ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Protected Designation Of Origin ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Managerial Capabilities ◽  
Management Capabilities

Aim of study: Cava is Spain’s largest wine exporter. However, in the last 20 years, the growth of exports from Cava protected designation of origin (PDO) wineries has been lower than that of other Spanish PDO wines, and Cava’s domestic market share has fallen. From the point of view of strategic management, it could be said that it seems that the wineries of the Cava PDO are losing their competitive advantage. It is therefore fundamental to perform an analysis of the wineries that maintain a better performance to understand the elements that give them a competitive advantage. In this article, to analyse competitive advantage, both management capabilities and Robinson and Pearce’s generic business strategies are studied. The objective is twofold; on the one hand, we pursue the level of the managerial capabilities in the wineries of Cava PDO, while on the other hand, we seek to know the influence of the managerial capabilities and the strategies as reflected in their business performance. Area of study: Spanish wineries of the Cava PDO. Material and methods: Sixty-six wineries were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U Test and Bayesian regression to determine the relationship between the managerial capabilities, strategy, and business performance. Main results: The results show a lower level of managerial capabilities in Cava PDO wineries as compared with Rioja PDO wineries, a strong relationship between management capabilities and performance. Research highlights: These results are highly applicable since they show what resources and what strategies should be promoted to achieve a competitive advantage.

scholarly journals Digital Marketing Strategy of Creative Consultant during COVID-19 Pandemic: a Qualitative Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-56
Author(s):  
Karerin Narisa Putri ◽  
Daniel Hermawan
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Market Penetration ◽  
Maximum Profit ◽  
Advertising Strategies ◽  
Increase Productivity

In this research, we aim to explain how creative consultant use digital marketing and the success rate of this marketing strategy, since the digital marketing has improved business strategies to increase productivity and sales, especially during COVID-19 pandemic. Our study used qualitative method and we conduct interview and observation to collect the data. In this study, we use several analysis tools, such as EFE, CPM, IFE, SWOT, SPACE, IE, and QSPM, and our results showed that digital marketing strategy is quite effective from the point of view of promotional and advertising strategies carried out, even though not giving maximum profit as in pre-pandemic. Henceforth, creative consultant needs to use a market penetration strategy to improve their business performance.

An Introduction to the Green IT Balanced Scorecard as a Strategic IT Management System

2011 ◽  
pp. 126-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulia Wati ◽  
Chulmo Koo
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Green It ◽  
Environmental Aspect

This chapter introduces the Green IT Balanced Scorecard by incorporating an environmental aspect of technology into the scorecard measurement method. The authors conceptualized the Green IT balanced scorecard as “a nomological management tool to systematically align IT strategy with business strategy from an environmental sustainability perspective in order to achieve competitive advantage.” The objectives of the Green IT balanced scorecard include the measurement of technology performance via the effective integration of environmental aspects, the investigation of both tangible and intangible assets of Green IT investment, the alignment of IT performance and business performance, and the transformation of the results into competitive advantage. This concept offers a new possibility for both practitioners and researchers to translate their sustainable business strategies into Green IT actions.

Social Innovation, Environmental Innovation, and Their Effect on Competitive Advantage and Firm Performance

2012 ◽  
pp. 89-104
Author(s):  
Javier Amores Salvadó ◽  
José Emilio Navas López ◽  
Gregorio Martín de Castro
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Environmental Innovation ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Indirect Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

The proposal below provides a special emphasis on the relationship between businesses and natural environment. It is argued that the inclusion of environmental criteria to business activities promotes the creation of new core competencies, offering a creative and innovative perspective to the organization that can lead to the achievement of sustainable competitive advantages. More specifically, we analyze both the existence of a direct relationship between Environmental Innovation and Firm Performance and the existence of an indirect relationship between the two, which highlights the mediating role of the kind of competitive advantage generated. It also provides an innovative approach, as it explains the Environmental Innovation from the literature on Social Innovation, considering Environmental Innovation as an expression of Social Innovation through the incorporation of ethical arguments to products, processes and organizational modes of the company. The main contributions of this work can be summarized as follows: (1) It explains the nature of Environmental Innovation through the Social Innovation literature, which allows consideration of some key aspects of administrative and technological innovations that have not been taken into account the academic literature. (2) The different types of environmental innovations are analyzed as a necessary step to understand the strategic options in the environmental field. (3) Environmental Innovation is related to business performance. The practical implications of the relationship between environmental innovation and performance are of great importance, since it directly influence the type of environmental strategy chosen, allowing the company to choose from innovative strategies (based on pollution prevention) or more conservative strategies (emissions control).

Knowledge management capabilities and organizational outcomes: contemporary literature and future directions

Kybernetes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kashif Imran ◽  
Tehreem Fatima ◽  
Ambreen Sarwar ◽  
Shahid Amin
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Organizational Effectiveness ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Organizational Outcomes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Knowledge Management Capabilities ◽  
Management Capabilities

PurposeThe purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the possible organizational outcomes related to knowledge management capabilities (KMCs). It aims at offering the modern-day dynamic organizations a path, through which they can utilize KMC at hand for gaining competitive advantage and positive organizational outcomes. The review is based on previous studies in the field of knowledge management and explains how KMCs are associated with various organizational outcomes.Design/methodology/approachA systematic approach was utilized to collect, examine, interpret and synthesize researches regarding KMCs and their usefulness for various organizational outcomes. The meta-synthesis method was adopted to review 106 research papers after careful selection.FindingsIt was evident from this integrated review that KMCs help in promoting organizational effectiveness, innovative ability, organizational change, value creation, competitive advantage, organizational learning and performance. Furthermore, the current review suggests research avenues and knowledge gaps in current literature to provide future researchers unique research opportunities.Originality/valueThe review revealed a profound opinion that organizations have to develop an optimal mix of KMCs to achieve better organizational outcomes. The study identified how KMCs set a basis and build positive support to enhance the key organizational outcomes such as organizational effectiveness, innovative ability, organizational change, value creation, competitive advantage, organizational learning and performance. However, cooperation bias is one of the most considerable limitations in research studies included in this systematic literature review.

scholarly journals Service fitness ladders: improving business performance in low cost and differentiated markets

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1266-1303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Hill ◽  
Richard Cuthbertson ◽  
Benjamin Laker ◽  
Steve Brown
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Differentiated Services ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Direct Result ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Fit ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present 13 propositions about how internal strategic fit (often referred to as fit) impacts the business performance of low cost and differentiated services. It then uses these relationships to develop two “fitness ladder” frameworks to help practitioners understand how to improve fit given their business strategy (low cost or differentiation) and performance objectives (operational, financial or competitiveness). Design/methodology/approach In total, 11 strategic business units were studied that perform differently and provide a range of low cost and differentiated services to understand how changes in internal strategic fit impacted business performance over a 7 year period. Findings The findings suggest aligning systems with market needs does not improve performance. Instead, firms serving low cost markets should first focus managers’ attention on processes and centralise resources around key processes, before reducing process flexibility and automate as many steps as possible to develop a low cost capability that is difficult to imitate. By contrast, firms serving differentiated markets should first focus managers’ attention on customers and then locate resources near them, before increasing customer contact with their processes and making them more flexible so they can develop customer knowledge, relationships and services that are difficult to imitate. Research limitations/implications Some significant factors may not have been considered as the study only looked at the impact of 14 internal strategic fit variables on 7 performance variables. Also, the performance changes may not be a direct result of the strategic fit improvements identified and may not generalise to other service organisations, settings and environments. Practical implications The strategic fit-performance relationships identified and the “fitness ladder” frameworks developed can be used by organisations to make decisions about how best to improve fit given their different market needs, business strategies and performance objectives. Originality/value The findings offer more clarity than previous research about how internal fit impacts business performance for low cost and differentiated services.

scholarly journals Mechanism of profit management at the enterprises in financial globalization conditions

2018 ◽  
pp. 74-82
Author(s):  
Svetlana Khalatur ◽  
Irina Plisko
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Model ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Financial Globalization ◽  
Value Propositions ◽  
Scientific Practical

Subject of research – conceptual, theoretical-methodological and scientific-practical principles of profit management at enterprises. Aim of research is to investigate and describe the mechanism, factors, reserves and ways to increase the profitability of enterprises of the national economy of Ukraine in the conditions of financial globalization. Methods of research.  The article uses a set of methods of scientific research: statistical, historical, normative, analytical. From the methodological point of view, we note that this analysis refers to the period 2010-2017 years. Results of research. Having studied the ways to increase the profitability of enterprises in the market conditions, we can conclude that due to the lack of an effective business model for increasing the company's profitability in most of the enterprises of the national economy of Ukraine, there is a risk of shortfall in profits or even losses. It is argued that enterprises need to form an optimal business model for increasing profitability before performing financial and corporate activities in order to achieve the desired results. The problem is that many businesses use the concept of a business model and business strategy as interchangeable, which is not correct. Application of results.  The results of this study can be applied in the practice of financial and economic activity of enterprises of the national economy of Ukraine. Conclusions. In order for the company to grow and profit, it is very important that it has a reliable business model as well as a competitive strategy on how to differ from competitors. It is important to combine business model analysis with strategic analysis when an enterprise develops and implements a new business model to protect the results of a transformed business model from the point of view of competitive advantage. This link involves segmentation of the market, creating value propositions for each segment, and developing a variety of "isolation mechanisms" that will help avoid simulating business models / business strategies by competitors. In order to create and maintain a competitive advantage, and thus increase the profitability of the enterprise, differentiated and difficult to immitate, at the same time effective design for the business model of the enterprise is very important.

scholarly journals The effect of entrepreneurial orientation, use of information technology, and innovation capability on SMEs' competitive advantage and performance: evidence from Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-122
Author(s):  
Shabrina Widyanti ◽  
M Mahfudz
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effect of entrepreneurial orientation, the use of information technology, and the capability of innovation on competitive advantage and performance of SMEs through competitive advantage. In this research, the sample was 125 SMEs joined in the digital class "X" in Semarang City. The result of the analysis using SEM shows that entrepreneurial orientation positively affects performance and competitive advantage of SMEs. Innovation capabilities also have a positive effect on SMEs' competitive advantage and performance. The result also suggested that use of information technology has a positive effect on the competitive advantage and competitive advantage has a positive effect on the business performance of SMEs 

scholarly journals Business Strategy as a Mediation of Management Capabilities and Entrepreneurial Orientation in Business Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Giriati Giriati
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Indirect Influence ◽  
Strategy Variables ◽  
Management Capabilities ◽  
Significant Direct Effect

Objective - This article aims to analyze the influence of mediating Business Strategy variables on Management Capabilities (MC) and Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) toward Business Performance. Methodology/Technique - This study was conducted on group of students of Economics and Business Department who practiced as entrepreneurs, using Path Analysis (Amos,18.0). Findings - The results of the analysis show that the management capabilities do not support the indirect influence of business strategies on business performance. However, entrepreneurial orientation supports the indirect influence of business strategies on business performance. Meanwhile, management capabilities have a significant direct effect on business performance. Novelty - Without going through a business strategy, entrepreneurial orientation does not have a significant direct effect on business performance, because business strategy supports business performance or direct influence. Type of Paper: Empirical Keywords: Business Strategy; Management Capabilities; Entrepreneurial Orientation; Business Performance. JEL Classification: M16, M21, M29. DOI: https://doi.org/10.35609/jber.2019.4.1(5)

scholarly journals The Reasons that Affect the Implementation of HR Analytics among HR Professionals

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-37 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Impact

Today, organizations use digital applications to enhance their HR operations, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many organizations compete to improve business performance as well as having a competitive advantage in their business areas. The business strategic plans depend on business' facts and data that support these plans. HR analytics promises to provide evidence-based initiatives, data-driven decision making, prioritize the impact of HR investments and enhance the business value and performance. This study tries to gain insights into the reasons for not using HR analytics among Saudi HR professionals to enhance business performance and maintain a competitive advantage. It uses the descriptive survey research design. This paper focuses on the individual-level adoption of HR analytics by human resource professionals. The main objective of this paper is to understand the importance of HR analytics and to gain insight into the barriers that affect the full implementation of HR Analytics among Saudi HR professionals. The total population used in this study is 168 HR professionals who work in the Dairy Products Manufacturing Companies in Saudi Arabia. The primary data used in this study collected through the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) questionnaire, which was sent through the work's official email, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn to the target sample. The study finds positive relationships between HR analytics adoption and the other factors. Also, the results show the main barriers that affect the implementation of HR Analytics by Saudi HR Professionals.

scholarly journals The Effect of Entrepreneurship Competency and Adaptability of Business Environment to Financial Performance of Small an Medium Business Units in Bima City

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Nurul Huda ◽  
Aris Munandar ◽  
Syamsinirwani Syamsinirwani
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Environment Changes ◽  
Industry Sector ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
And Performance

The number of SMEs and the absorption of large manpower does not contribute greatly to the value of production and investment in the agro-industry sector and non-agro industry sector is a reflection of most SMEs in Bima city. This problem occurs because there are so many considerations of it, one of them is lack of competence of SMEs business sector, the limitations in the ability to adapt with the environment changes including market of innovation, access to information and financing, the difficulty in the procurement of capital and cheap, the limitations in innovation, technology changing that will affect all business performance of SMEs. The higher social competence (interaction, social relations, and social adaptation) owned by entrepreneurs, the greater financial success that entrepreneurs will achieve and improve business performance. The research method used is explanatory research by using a survey sampling approach. Conventionally, explanatory research is used to explain the relationship between variables through hypothesis testing. Then, the questionnaires will be distributed 156 SMEs in Bima city where the questionnaire have tested the validity and reliability then processed by using SPSS so that the accuracy of analytical tools can be reliable. The long-term goal to be achieved is increasing the competitive advantage and performance of SMEs throughout Bima city. The specific targets of this research are the enhancement of competitive advantage and performance of SMEs in Bima city with the entrepreneurial competence that is able to build business network and assimilate to external environment changes that encourage the efficient use of resources, improving the ability to build business networks, multiple sources of economic growth, create employment, networking in collaboration with business partners and enhancement of competitiveness, a better service for  clients and customers are need to be improved where they are not dependent on imported products that undermine the society economic tenacity, the ability to express themselves in constructing social relationship. The results of the t-test statistic for the obtained variable are t-count of 5.964 with a t-table value of 1.645 (5.964 ˃ 1.661) with a significance value of 0.000 less than 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05), the hypothesis that "Entrepreneurship competency influences SME financial performance in Bima City”. The results of the t-test statistic for the obtained variable are t-count of 0.373 with a t-table value of 1.645 (0.373 < 1.645) with a significance value of 0.710 greater than 0.05 (0.710 ˃ 0.05), hence the hypothesis that "Environmental Adaptability Business influences the financial performance of SMEs in Bima city.

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