Knowledge transfer in institutionalised supplier development and operational performance: the mediating role of absorptive capacity

Over the years, the literature on management has advanced in the understanding of the relationship between technology transfer, absorptive capacity and organisational performance. Nevertheless, to date, the number of studies investigating these relationships in a joint manner, showing how the result varies in different contexts, is still rare. This systematic literature review analyses the existing academic literature on the relationship between technology transfer, absorptive capacity and organisational performance by carrying out a bibliometric and qualitative analysis of the literature. The bibliometric analysis provided an overview of the literature, identifying the most prominent and influent journals, countries, institutions, authors and research methods, as well as intersections between the constructs and the temporal evolution of the publications. The qualitative analysis was employed in order to understand, systematise and assess the previous findings on the subjects. The results showed that absorptive capacity is an important factor for effective technology transfer, when taking into account international technology transfer, university-industry collaboration and inter-organisational transfer. The literature converges in indicating that both technology transfer and absorptive capacity have a positive impact on organisational performance, although some existing exceptions need to be considered. Finally, the study provides an agenda for future research based on contextual, methodological and theoretical gaps identified.

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Aligning Sustainable Consumer Behaviour and Profitability of Listed Indigenous Small Businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa

Olubiyi

2025

Advances in Logistics, Operations, and Management Science

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Small businesses play a vital role in the increasing emphasis on sustainability and the growing demands of environmentally conscious consumers; these efforts frequently fall short, as indicated by the rise of unsustainable practices within the small business ecosystem. Therefore, it is crucial to examine the impact of sustainable consumer behaviour on the profitability of selected listed indigenous small businesses in Nigeria, the most populous and biggest consumer market in Africa. The study population consists of staff of the selected small businesses in Nigeria. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (linear regression) statistics at 5% significance level. The study found that sustainable consumer behaviour has no positive and significant effect on the profitability of selected small businesses in Nigeria. The study highlights and recommends that small businesses should continue to leverage various sustainable marketing strategies and awareness to reconcile consumer behaviour and environmental responsibility and align this with the economic goals of the businesses.

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Knowledge transfer in institutionalised supplier development and operational performance: the mediating role of absorptive capacity

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Knowledge transfer and superior performance in entrepreneurial SMEs in emerging countries: the mediating role of absorption and learning capabilities

The Importance of Absorptive Capacity in Technology Transfer and Organisational Performance: A Systematic Review

Aligning Sustainable Consumer Behaviour and Profitability of Listed Indigenous Small Businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa

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