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The relationship between innovation capability and performance : The moderating effect of measurement
Saunila, Minna; Pekkola, Sanna; Ukko, Juhani - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 63 (2014) 2, pp. 234-249
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss whether performance measurement moderates the relationship between innovation capability and firm performance. Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted through a web-based survey in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A...
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Performance measurement approach for innovation capability in SMEs
Saunila, Minna - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 65 (2016) 2, pp. 162-176
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a framework for improving innovation capability through performance measurement in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The development of an organisation’s innovation capability is considered increasingly important in the current...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014798218
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The effect of the ISO 9001 quality management system on the performance of SMEs
Sıtkı İlkay, Mehmet; Aslan, Emre - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 29 (2012) 7, pp. 753-778
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is a difference between ISO 9001 certified and non‐certified companies in terms of performance. Design/methodology/approach – In order to determine the effect of certification on performance, motivations for certification and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014800712
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Impact of quality management practices on performance stimulating growth : Empirical evidence from Indian IT enabled service SMEs
Basu, Rana; Bhola, Prabha - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 33 (2016) 8, pp. 1179-1201
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and identify the contextual quality management practices (QMP) and to empirically examine their underlying dimensions and its direct influence or association with performance in context to Indian IT enabled service small- and mid-size enterprises...
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Enhancing service innovation in a business-to-business context : Four questions for SMEs transforming to service logic
Nuutinen, Maaria; Ojasalo, Katri - In: International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences 6 (2014) 4, pp. 290-308
the small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME). Design/methodology/approach – This study used an abductive research process …, supported by theoretical insights from a literature review, and empirical evidence from a multiple-case study. Six SME case … innovation in the b-to-b and SME context framing the phenomenon in service logic. Tackling the questions is a precondition for …
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Complementary and contingent value of SMEs' data capability and supply chain capability in the competitive environment
Hautala-Kankaanpää, Tuire - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 123 (2023) 8, pp. 2128-2149
Purpose Scholars and practitioners increasingly recognize data as an important source of business opportunities, but research on the effect on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is limited. This paper empirically examines the complementary impact of SMEs' data capability and supply chain...
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Factors influencing the use of social media by SMEs and its performance outcomes
Ainin, Sulaiman; Parveen, Farzana; Moghavvemi, Sedigheh; … - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 115 (2015) 3, pp. 570-588
sample only covered one community of SME in Malaysia which limits generalizability of the findings. This study provided a …
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Strategic activities in support of young French SMEs
Branchet, B.; Augier, B.; Boissin, J.P.; Quere, B. - HAL - 2010
In this paper we closely study young French Small and Medium Enteprises (SMEs). We highlight the structure of this target firms and we build a typology of corresponding business models. The business models stemming from this typology are typical (to the greatest extent possible) and actionable....
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Algeria; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Algeria’s local corporate bond market provides a good basis for further diversifying the economy’s financing channels. This study analyzes the nexus of bank financing of public enterprises in the ongoing national investment program (NIP) and also sets Algeria’s local...
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Republic of Korea; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
This paper analyzes the implications of global rebalancing in the post-crisis period for Korea and how high leverage in the household and SMEs sectors could affect this process. The first section of the paper discusses implications of global rebalancing for Korea using simulations from the...
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