2016
DOI: 10.1002/kpm.1503
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IT-enabled Knowledge Management for the Competitive Performance of Manufacturing SMEs: An Absorptive Capacity-based View

Abstract: Manufacturing small‐sized and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) now evolve in a globalized business environment that is characterized by the need for global competitiveness based on knowledge and innovation. This research uses the concept of absorptive capacity as a theoretical lens to study the effect of e‐business and strategic capabilities upon the performance of the SMEs in implementing their innovation and international strategies. It addresses the following three research questions: To what extent does the… Show more

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“…These countries are achieving economic growth targets by bringing SMEs into the mainstream in most of their economic activity concerns (Tambunan, 2008). In the current era of advanced technology, the role of information technology (IT) for the SMEs sector is considered as a source of oxygen because it greatly helps in survival of such firms, is essential to enhance performance and is vital for gaining the competitive advantage (Neirotti & Raguseo, 2017;Raymond, Bergeron, Croteau, & St-Pierre, 2016). Although studies on the use of IT in SMEs are numerous, most scholars target SMEs in the developed economies; or large and multi-national firms.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These countries are achieving economic growth targets by bringing SMEs into the mainstream in most of their economic activity concerns (Tambunan, 2008). In the current era of advanced technology, the role of information technology (IT) for the SMEs sector is considered as a source of oxygen because it greatly helps in survival of such firms, is essential to enhance performance and is vital for gaining the competitive advantage (Neirotti & Raguseo, 2017;Raymond, Bergeron, Croteau, & St-Pierre, 2016). Although studies on the use of IT in SMEs are numerous, most scholars target SMEs in the developed economies; or large and multi-national firms.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Para os autores, o relacionamento entre a estrutura organizacional e a capacidade absortiva potencial não é moderada pelos valores culturais nacionais, já o papel que possui uma estrutura formal com a capacidade absortiva realizada é positivamente moderada pelas características culturais nacionais de distanciamento de poder e negativamente pela cultura nacional. Raymond et al (2016) em seu trabalho estudaram o efeito do comércio eletrônico e das capacidades estratégicas sobre o desempenho de PME´s na implementação da inovação e estratégias internacionais, sob a luz da teoria da capacidade absortiva. Por meio de uma survey com 588 indústrias, os autores identificaram que as capacidades de comércio eletrônico possuem um impacto significativo no desempenho competitivo, e essas capacidades são desenvolvidas como resultado de uma orientação mais empreendedora e são realizadas por meio de capacidades estratégicas, evidenciando que a capacidade absortiva exerce influência na inovação e na estratégia de internacionalização da empresa.…”
Section: Capacidade Absortiva Como Determinante Da Inovação No Mercadunclassified
“…Companies have also been shown to achieve the transformation of their internal and external knowledge into intangible assets, such as the development of new products, the increase in brand value, and the development of patents, which results in encouraging expectations in highly competitive markets (Ayerbe et al, 2014). Moreover, experts are beginning to regard absorptive capacity, organizational innovation, and open innovation as the most effective means to generate intangible assets and to develop intellectual property in SMEs (Lin, Wu, Chang, Wang, & Lee, 2012;Raymond et al, 2016). Accordingly, we have developed the following hypothesis:…”
Section: Absorptive Capacity and Intellectual Property Management In mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, a gap in this area has been a recurring problem in most of these organizations (Bagnoli & Vedovato, 2014). The main obstacles to establishing an efficient knowledge absorption system are: lack of strategic planning, insufficient capital investment, poor technological infrastructure, and underqualified human capital (OECD, 2014;Raymond, Bergeron, Croteau, & St-Pierre, 2016) These barriers have prevented SMEs from adopting a learning system based on (internal and external) knowledge, improving innovation activities, and competing in global markets (Augier & Teece, 2009). Additionally, a predominantly short-termed vision and deficient organizational culture have failed to promote significant investment in research and development (R&D) (Falkner & Hiebl, 2015).…”
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confidence: 99%