A Firm-Level Study of the International Competitiveness: Theoretical Analysis and Empirical Findings

Ma, Ning; Mei, Liao

doi:10.1142/s0219877006000685

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“…Ma and Liao (2006) model three sources of firm competitiveness as (1) technological capability (R&D capability and manufacturing capability), (2) resource exploiting capability (technological learning, human resource), and (3) managerial capability (organisational and marketing). Man, Lau and Chan (2002) develop a competitiveness framework for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).…”

Section: Theories Of Competitivenessmentioning

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International Competitiveness and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Liu¹

2017

EBER

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A B S T R A C T Objective:The objective of this article is to review the definitions, theories, and drivers of international competitiveness, examine how the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) impacts the competitiveness framework, and build an ecosystematic model of competitiveness in the 4IR. Research Design & Methods:The analytical work makes reference to the existing literature on international competitiveness, following a SALSA (Search, AppraisaL, Synthesis, and Analysis) approach. The development of competitiveness theories and determinants are examined. Findings: International competitiveness theories at country, industry, and firm levels, and its macroeconomic and microeconomic determinants are closely related, calling for a systematic approach in a competitiveness study. As a result, this article models competitiveness in the new era of the 4IR using an ecosystematic approach. Policy and managerial implications of the model are discussed following an integrated method. Implications & Recommendations: Innovation, technological advancement, and relevant policies should be examined and understood in an ecosystematic approach. Future studies should theoretically model different components of the 4IR into the competitiveness framework and empirically examine the impact of 4IR to competitiveness from various aspects. Contribution & Value Added: This article emphasizes the role of growing reliance on technology. It helps policymakers to re-evaluate national competitiveness by examining a nation's involvement and response to 4IR and how 4IR may potentially impact productivity and prosperity of a nation. It also deepens our understanding on firm level competitiveness in the age of 4IR and suggests future research direction. Article type:conceptual paper

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Section: Theories Of Competitivenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

International Competitiveness and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Liu¹

2017

EBER

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“…Knowledge and the innovative capability of¯rms driven by technology are considered key factors in¯rm performance (Isobe et al, 2008;Ma and Liao, 2006;Sher and Yang, 2005;Weikl and Grotz, 1999). Proponents of the Resource Based Theory (RBV) of the¯rm have supported this view by arguing that innovation, as a source of organisational \knowledge", could be a critical factor in attaining a sustainable competitive advantage for the¯rm (Barney, 1991).…”

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Impact of Technological Innovation Capabilities on the Market Value of Firms

Annavarjula

Mohan

2009

J. Info. Know. Mgmt.

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Abstract. In the era of globalisation and with the advent of knowledge economies, organisational innovation has assumed a critical role in enhancing economic performance of¯rms. Proponents of the Resource Based View of the¯rm and its more recent extensions such as the Knowledge Based View and Dynamic Capabilities Theory have suggested that generation, di®usion and application of organisational knowledge could be the source of sustained competitive advantage and superior performance of¯rms. While there is near unanimity in accepting the vital role of innovation in a¯rm's performance, consensus on what constitutes organisational innovation and how to measure it has proven to be elusive so far. Most previous research in this area has conceptualised innovation through one or more dimensions of a¯rm's innovative capability using R&D of a¯rm only. The measurement of the construct has thus re°ected this narrow conceptualisation with a single measure of R&D expenditure being the most often used proxy. This study utilises a broader de¯nition of organisational innovation capabilities that includes the generation, dissemination and strength of innovative activity in a¯rm. The unique features of this study is that it uses multiple indicators of a¯rm's innovation pro¯le along with lagged measures of market value using¯xed e®ects panel data analysis.

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“…In 2013, it issued several policies to support the development of the producer service industry. It is worth noting that the situation about carbon emission constraints in China is still severe, and the producer service industry still has a lot of potential in alleviating the environmental pressure and reducing carbon emissions [6,7]. In the above case, it is necessary to analyze the overall development of the producer service industry and seek possible paths for the agglomeration to promote carbon emission reduction, to promote the upgrading of industrial structure, transform the economic development mode, and provide strong support to achieve green and sustainable development.…”

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Producer Services Agglomeration and Carbon Emission Reduction—An Empirical Test Based on Panel Data from China

Zhuang

2022

Sustainability

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Although China has a high rate of economic development, it still faces the problems of unstable industrial structure, low industrial level, and large carbon emissions, which pose huge challenges to China’s sustainable development. China is working hard to develop producer services to achieve industrial transformation and reduce carbon emissions. In this context, there is an extremely urgent need to conduct academic research on changes in producer service agglomeration and carbon emissions. Whether the producer service industry has agglomeration characteristics, and whether the producer service industry affects carbon emissions through multiple paths, are issues worthy of attention. Therefore, this paper takes China as the research area, selects the provincial administrative unit as the research sample, and conducts research on these issues by using exploratory spatial data analysis methods and various spatial econometric models under the guidance of the relevant theories of new economic geography. Our research finds that producer services have significant spatial agglomeration characteristics, and they also have significant spatial differentiation patterns. In addition, the agglomeration of producer services can significantly promote the reduction of carbon emissions and can show obvious spillover effects. Finally, in response to the research conclusions of this paper, we also put forward countermeasures and suggestions from the perspective of the common development of producer service industry and manufacturing industry, hoping to promote China’s transformation from industrial economy to service economy, to maximize the use of producer service industry accumulated dividends.

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A Firm-Level Study of the International Competitiveness: Theoretical Analysis and Empirical Findings

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

International Competitiveness and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

International Competitiveness and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Impact of Technological Innovation Capabilities on the Market Value of Firms

Producer Services Agglomeration and Carbon Emission Reduction—An Empirical Test Based on Panel Data from China

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