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International entrepreneurship as a dynamic capability in new ventures: Defining the concept and identifying its antecedents and outcomes through a systematic literature review
No full textThe literature on international entrepreneurship has devoted much attention to new or young firms. The dynamic capabilities framework has been often chosen to explain the internationalization of companies early in their life. However, the interpretations of the concept of dynamic capabilities are different and sometimes inconsistent. Furthermore, the application of the framework to the field of international entrepreneurship in young firms has sometimes generated ambiguity. The purpose of this literature review is to analyze the published research on the topic and synthesize it into a coherent framework that serves as a guide for researchers. To do this, we systematically analyzed 75 articles published in peer reviewed journals. The study produced a definition of international entrepreneurship capability, understood as a higher order dynamic capability, in early internationalizing firms. We have also identified the lower-order capabilities that constitute it, as well as its antecedents and main outcomes. The article concludes with an agenda for future research.La litt & eacute;rature sur l'entrepreneuriat international a accord & eacute; beaucoup d'attention aux nouvelles entreprises ou aux jeunes entreprises. Le cadre des capacit & eacute;s dynamiques a souvent & eacute;t & eacute; choisi pour expliquer l'internationalisation des entreprises au d & eacute;but de leur vie. Cependant, les interpr & eacute;tations du concept de capacit & eacute;s dynamiques sont diff & eacute;rentes et parfois incoh & eacute;rentes. De plus, l'application du cadre au domaine de l'entrepreneuriat international chez les jeunes entreprises a parfois g & eacute;n & eacute;r & eacute; de l'ambigu & iuml;t & eacute;. L'objectif de cette revue de litt & eacute;rature est d'analyser les recherches publi & eacute;es sur le sujet et de les synth & eacute;tiser en un cadre coh & eacute;rent qui serve de guide aux chercheurs. Pour ce faire, nous avons analys & eacute; syst & eacute;matiquement 75 articles publi & eacute;s dans des revues & agrave; comit & eacute; de lecture. L'& eacute;tude a produit une d & eacute;finition de la capacit & eacute; d'entrepreneuriat international, comprise comme une capacit & eacute; dynamique de niveau sup & eacute;rieur, dans les entreprises qui s'internationalisent pr & eacute;cocement. Nous avons & eacute;galement identifi & eacute; les capacit & eacute;s de niveau inf & eacute;rieur qui la constituent, ainsi que ses ant & eacute;c & eacute;dents et ses principaux r & eacute;sultats. L'article se termine par un agenda pour les recherches futures
Examining the influence of entrepreneurial ecosystem pressure on the economic, social, and environmental orientation of startups
No full textStartups are agile entities capable of fostering innovation and swiftly navigating turbulent market conditions. Against the backdrop of global challenges, particularly environmental and social issues, startups have gained prominence as potential agents of positive change. Recognizing their value, stakeholders, including large corporations, universities, and governments, actively seek collaboration and support for startup growth. This network of actors, or entrepreneurial ecosystem, exerts different types of pressure on startups. In particular, although efficiency, speed, and reliability are emphasized for economic success, there is an increasing emphasis on environmental and social sustainability within entrepreneurial ecosystems. This study explores the dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystems and their impact on startup performance, specifically focusing on the dual pressures exerted on startups. The study delves into the potential conflict or synergy between these pressures, aiming to answer the research question regarding the impact of entrepreneurial ecosystem pressures on both economic and environmental/social sustainability. Through a survey conducted among Italian startups, the research reveals that these pressures do not compromise either economic or sustainability objectives. The findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of entrepreneurship, highlighting the interconnectedness between entrepreneurial ecosystems and individual company performance. Moreover, the study advances the sustainability literature by demonstrating that sustainability-oriented ecosystems can coexist with economic growth objectives, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs, universities, public administration, and large companies
Thrive during a crisis: the role of digital technologies in fostering antifragility in small and medium-sized enterprises
No full textThe crisis triggered by the COVID-19 emergency is changing the competitive landscape by pushing companies to adapt to sudden change. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to survive must innovate their business. Antifragility represents the capability of a system to absorb shocks and get better, allowing it to overcome a crisis and improve its performance. The use of digital technologies by enterprises is expected to play an important role in building antifragility. The aim of this paper is to study how digital technologies can contribute to the development of antifragility in SMEs. This study analyzed the responses to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis of six small and medium-sized enterprises located in Calabria, South of Italy. All the six enterprises have turned the crisis into a business opportunity developing new products, investing in marketing and communication, or starting new collaborations. The research identifies the factors leveraged by the investigated organizations that enabled this anti fragile behavior. They include slack financial resources, strategic agility, and relations with research institutions. The study highlights the positive impact of digital technologies in developing antifragility. Results were summarized into research propositions to be tested in future confirmatory studies. The findings of the study are useful for researchers interested in antifragility and digital technologies in SMEs. The results are also important for entrepreneurs and managers of SMEs, since they can support their decisions in terms of survival and transformation of their companies
Bridging Sustainable Higher Education and Metaverse During the Post-pandemic Era: Highlights from a Multiple Case Study
No full textIn the last years, technological solutions have been applied in a massive way in the educational system to face the unexpected challenges due to the spread of Covid-19, leading to increased efforts in the development and spread of sustainable education. However, in the new post-pandemic situation, although it is evident how essential it is to ensure a sustainable education, little attention has been paid in bridging between thought-provoking technological tools and the educational sphere, such as the possible applications of the metaverse in the Higher Education system. Starting from these considerations, the main purpose of this paper is to contribute to the recent debate on the new applications of the metaverse in the higher education system with a particular focus on sustainable education development. To meet this research question, this study is based on a qualitative investigation approach that follows the Multiple Case Study model. In meeting this aim, three international companies active in the field of the application of the metaverse in the higher education system are analyzed. The findings highlighted the metaverse’s potential to offer technology-enhanced learning in a sustainable way. However, some criticalities in terms of barriers to technology and democratization of technology (social sustainability) and digital skills (human sustainability) have emerged. In this sense, the study offers several insights, potentially capable of generating useful implications for both researchers and professionals in both the educational and IT sector
An Investigation on the Use by Academic Researchers of Knowledge from Scientific Social Networking Sites
No full textScientific social networking sites like ResearchGate or Academia.edu have become part of the work practice of academic researchers. These digital platforms have been designed precisely to encourage the exchange of knowledge between scholars and to help the expansion of collaborative networks among them. Even if studies on this topic have multiplied in recent years, there is a dearth of research on the actual impact of these platforms on scientific production. The goal of this study is to investigate the relationship between the attitude of researchers towards scientific social networks and the use of knowledge in their scientific work. Data from users of the scientific social networking site ResearchGate were collected. A total of 143 valid responses were received and structural equation modeling was applied for data analysis. Findings of this study confirmed that researchers use knowledge obtained from scientific social networking sites both incorporating it within their research products and to acquire new competences. In particular approaching the platform as a scientific community with a shared language and a shared vision was found to have a positive impact on knowledge use. To the best knowledge of the authors this is the first study investigating the actual use of knowledge from scientific social networking sites by academic researchers. Results help us to understand the impact of these platforms on the work practice of a strategic sector like scientific research
Exploring stakeholder engagement network behavior: Strategic and managerial implications for corporate social responsibility
No full textThis paper investigates the relationship between Stakeholder Engagement (SE) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), approaching CSR as a complex system made up of components and interactions. Adopting a System Thinking approach to analyze CSR in a stakeholders-company network, explorative research is conducted through three stages: (1) a critical literature review aimed to identify the components of the CSR system model, (2) the development of the dataset and of the Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) model, (3) the analysis of the CSR behavior in light of the ‘system archetypes’ underpinning the system. The analysis reveals both the structure and the dynamics of CSR and explain its behavior in light of the stakeholder engagement network variables. Findings from this research underscore the existence of six feedback loops, which characterize the relation CSR-SE. The ‘company-stakeholder fit’ acts as a growth engine for the stakeholder engagement network, however other balancing dynamics (e.g., detriment of business objectives) require a tradeoff between Social and Business orientation. This paper contributes to a more profound understanding of the relation between CSR and stakeholder engagement, showing in particular the link between CSR and SE under the assumption of stakeholder-company network. The insights provided serve as a guide for managers and policymakers to navigate the complex dynamics of SE to inform effective strategies of CSR based on network structural actions
Digitalising the Systematic Literature Review process: the MySLR platform
No full textThe main contribution of this paper is the development of a digital platform to support researchers in conducting systematic literature reviews (SLRs). The digital platform is able to overcome limitations of other available tools to support, in particular, reviews in the organisation and management field of study. The name of this platform is MySLR. After analysing characteristics of main approaches for SLRs, we highlighted limitations of methods and digital platforms currently used to support researchers in SLRs thus we defined an original methodology for digitalising the SLR phases. The methodology, that can overcome limitations of other methods, has been implemented in the MySLR digital platform. To validate the correctness of the methodology and test the robustness of MySLR, a SLR use case has been carried out in the field of human resource management in the context of Industry 4.0. Main results of this SLR have been reported as well
Innovation Adoption and Research Methods: The Risk of Misuse in Healthcare Management Studies
No full textInnovation adoption in the healthcare industry is a complex process driven by several variables. Laws frequently govern the implementation of healthcare innovations, making modifications more difficult. Both innovation and organizational manager qualities have an impact on the adoption of innovations in the healthcare industry. Numerous studies have sought to investigate the variables that influence and precede healthcare decision-makers to adopt new technologies. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, or UTAUT, and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2, or UTAUT2 [7-8], are two of the most popular research models used for this purpose. This study aims to find out how the two research models—UTAUT and UTAUT2—were really employed in the studies that make this claim. Thus, the purpose is to discuss how the UTAUT and UTAUT2 models have really been applied in research on the uptake of innovation in the healthcare industry, with a methodological perspective. Healthcare innovation adoption is a complex process with theoretical, cultural, and social implications. For innovation adoption in healthcare to be effective, it is essential to comprehend these implications. To the best of our knowledge, some systematic studies have been conducted on the topic, such as literature reviews or bibliometric analyses. Still, no work addresses how and whether UTAUT and UTUT2, as conceived by their creators, have been employed in studying innovation adoption in healthcare
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