Network capabilities and firm performance: a meta-analytical study

Abstract

PurposeThis study aims to perform a meta-analysis about network capabilities (NCs) and how they influence firm performance. Previous studies present distinct results regarding this relationship due to samples, cultural and contextual differences.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a meta-analysis of 33 papers published between 2008 and 2019.FindingsThe results contribute to theory and practice by (1) synthesizing previous research, testing the relationship between NCs and firm performance; (2) confirming the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on NCs; (3) showing how contextual variables affect the relationship between NCs and firm performance; (4) suggesting that NCs moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance.Practical implicationsFurthermore, the authors also offer managerial implications. Firms should consider investing in developing NCs to foster performance. Moreover, the contextual variables we investigated show that firms in specific contexts may experience a higher relevance of their NCs for firm performance.Originality/valueThis meta-analysis contributes to the management literature by offering a set of empirical generalizations, including relationship direct, mediation and moderation effects about network capabilities.

From Digital Platform Capabilities to Firm Performance

“…Similarly, empirical research highlighted that NC boosts both internal and external knowledge sharing among the network partners, which enables firms to identify market challenges and trends and enhances the collaborative decision-making and response processes among partners, thus effectively improving FP (Akmalia & Astuti, 2022;Battistella et al, 2017;Cenamor et al, 2019;Ediansyah et al, 2022;Gonzalez & de Melo, 2018;Wang & Hu, 2017;Wegner et al, 2023).We hypothesize that: H4: There is a positive relationship between NC and FP.…”

Exploring the entrepreneurial landscape of university-industry collaboration on public university spin-off creation: A systematic literature review

“…In order to illustrate the pragmatic utility of the PRISMA protocol in the field of management science and specifically in subjects related to the aim of this study, UI collaboration and USOs, a selection of recent studies deserve attention. Notable among these are the works of Wegner et al [51], Padilla Bejarano et al [52], García-Lillo et al [53], Fauzi [54] and Pertuz et al [55]. These reviews stand out as compelling examples that meticulously adhered to the rigorous PRISMA guidelines throughout the phases of identifying, selecting and critically appraising the literature, as visually illustrated in Fig.…”

“…Public universities should seize this moment to invest in programmes that foster innovation and strengthen social capital networks. Encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration, supporting incubators and accelerators, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing can foster innovation and the development of robust social capital, creating fertile ground for entrepreneurship to flourish.In particular, concepts such as "absorptive capacity" and "firm performance" permeate various hotspots and emerging trends [9,51,101,103,110].…”

Interplay between Networking Capability and Hospital Performance in Indonesia’s Medical Tourism Sector

“…Networking skills in health services are needed to improve organizational performance. Previous research shows that there is a positive relationship between networking skills and organizational performance [11][12][13]. In the development of medical tourism, Hyder et al [32] stated that trust and the ability to build networks are needed to reduce unfavorable characteristics, instability, and lack of legitimacy caused by institutional constraints in emerging markets.…”

“…According to Tham [3], domestic medical tourism can expand with the participation of numerous stakeholders. The growth of high-quality medical tourism must be fostered by health service providers, and the networking capabilities of tourists and intermediaries must improve [10] because networking ability impacts organizational performance [11][12][13]. Stakeholders in medical tourism must work together to develop policies that deliver touristcentered medical care for optimal healthcare outcomes [14].…”