Perceptions of barriers to innovate in Colombian manufacturing firms: an analysis by technological intensity

Pertuz, Vanessa; Miranda, Luis Francisco

doi:10.1108/cr-08-2020-0102

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“…In this regard, the perceptions of firm executives so the firms might be different in those countries regarding export barriers. Pertuz and Miranda (2021) analyzed Colombian manufacturing firms and declared the fact that these businesses are faced with reduced obstacles in their business environment when doing exports. Moreover, Silva et al (2016) substantiate that service firms encounter more export barriers compared to manufacturing firms.…”

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International Differences in the Perceptions of Export Obstacles By SMEs in the Same Firm-Level Characteristics: Evidence from European Countries

Civelek

Polách

Švihlíková

et al. 2022

Folia Oeconomica Stetinensia

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Research background: Most of SMEs encounter many impediments when performing direct exporting activities. This is because various countries have different legislative and tax burdens and cultural-linguistic diversities that create export barriers for SMEs from other countries. Even SMEs that are the same size, age, from the same sector or legal form, their perceptions of export obstacles might differ depending on countries where they are located. Purpose: This research investigates the differences between the export obstacle perceptions of SMEs from different countries but with the same firm-level characteristics Research methodology: To achieve this aim, the researchers apply a random sampling method to determine the research sample. Moreover, the researchers created an online questionnaire to gather the research data. Finally, 408 SMEs from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary have been analyzed by performing a Kruskal-Wallis analyses with the Dunnett T3 Post Hoc Test to achieve the aims of the research. Results: The empirical results express the differences and the similarities between the perceptions of export obstacles by SMEs. While the perceptions of Czech-Hungarian and Slovak-Hungarian SMEs do not differ in any same firm-level characteristics, the differences exist between Czech and Slovak SMEs that are smaller in size, older and, that have limited liability and sector categories. Compare with their Czech counterparts in these categories, Slovak SMEs perceive export obstacles less intensively. The approaches of a government on SMEs and investment freedom in a nation and the exporting patterns of SMEs might be the reasons for these similarities and differences among SMEs in various countries which are in the same age, size, sector and legal form categories. Novelty: The significant results that this research proves in same firm-level characteristics and an international context makes this paper unique research in the literature. Therefore, policy makers, academicians, SMEs, and financing institutions might gain many benefits from the findings of this study.

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International Differences in the Perceptions of Export Obstacles By SMEs in the Same Firm-Level Characteristics: Evidence from European Countries

Civelek

Polách

Švihlíková

et al. 2022

Folia Oeconomica Stetinensia

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Drivers of Technological Innovation in SMEs During Covid-19 Times: An Analysis in the Caribbean Region Using ICONOS Program Database

Pozzo

Porras-Paez

2022

From Grand Challenges to Great Solutions: Digital Transformation in the Age of COVID-19

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Technological innovation is still a challenge for SMEs in emerging countries, mainly due to the lack of financial, structural, capital, and proper managerial resources.Covid-19 presented a scenario that increased difficulties for companies, especially of this kind, and at the same time presented a necessity-driven impulse to look for innovative solutions. This study aimed to analyze the drivers of technological innovations of SMEs of the Caribbean Region, during what was considered locally the most critical period of covid-19 pandemic. Data was obtained from ICONOS program, a local government initiative that support the systemic development of innovations and support to consolidate organizational and regional competitive advantage. A sample of 28 innovation projectsin which 11 are already active and functional -was considered, using coding to establish the main relations and topics emerging from the different proposals. Results show covid-19 was considered both as an antecedent and as a parameter for market orientation, suggesting a rapid response from these companies when facing economic and social changes.Healthcare, education, and agriculture were found as key sectors. Potential competitive advantages were designed on three major aspects: usability, accessibility, and sustainability. The majority of the cases presented a market pull innovation flow, predominantly focusing on covid-19 related needs and consequent solutions.

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Perceptions of barriers to innovate in Colombian manufacturing firms: an analysis by technological intensity

Cited by 2 publications

References 52 publications

International Differences in the Perceptions of Export Obstacles By SMEs in the Same Firm-Level Characteristics: Evidence from European Countries

International Differences in the Perceptions of Export Obstacles By SMEs in the Same Firm-Level Characteristics: Evidence from European Countries

Drivers of Technological Innovation in SMEs During Covid-19 Times: An Analysis in the Caribbean Region Using ICONOS Program Database

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