This paper investigates the relationship between capital structure and firm performance, paying particular attention to … performance relationship. Using panel data consisting of 257 South African firms over the period 1998 to 2009, this paper examines … the effect of capital structure on firm performance and investigates the extent to which the relationship depends on the …

-oriented, cooperative young firms that are conducting R&D even before the firm has been launched. …

preside. Using a large sample of unlisted firms, we find a robust negative relation between COB age and firm performance. COBs … motivation. Deteriorating cognitive abilities are the main driver of the performance effect that we observe. The results imply …

We study the implications of vertical integration on innovation performance using firm-level data on Australian …

the KM effectiveness within organizations, which in turn influence the total performance of the firm. Based on existing … implementation. This paper also investigates the effect of knowledge management effectiveness on firm performance. The proposed … firm performance. …

. Such behaviours lead to heterogeneity in firm performance and consequently affect the electric utility industry. The paper …

Does firm ownership change affect performance? On the basis of a mean-value analysis and a fixed effects panel analysis … of over 1100 Chinese companies during the period of ownership reform (1997-2003), this paper examines the performance … impact of firm ownership transformation in China. The data used allows us to compare the performance impacts of different …

This study advances the understanding of how knowledge-flows impact on firm performance. Incorporating recent research …-flows largely have a nonlinear impact on firm performance. However, one traditional measure of knowledge-flows, geographical …

whether downsizing strategies result in improved firm performance. The purpose of this paper is to propose and empirically … examine dynamic firm capabilities as a major missing mechanism of firm performance. Design/methodology/approach – This study … performance for the development and enhancement of dynamic firm capabilities. Originality value – This research introduces dynamic …

performance during distress. Distressed companies facing stronger institutional discipline and with greater private ownership have … relatively better operating performance and are more likely to recover. Our results remain robust when we control for the …