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Impact of Organisational Culture on New Product Success
Developing and commercialising successful products is crucial if a firm is to gain a lasting competitive edge. It is widely held that organisational culture is a key determinant of new products success. Some studies suggest that culture has a positive effect on the proficiency with which firms develop new product process, and that is what explains its influence on new product success. However, empirical research on the mediating role of new product process proficiency in the relationship between organisational culture and new product success is very scarce. This paper examines this mediating role, and tests it using a sample of 253 Spanish firms and applying Structural equations modelling. Findings provide support to that hypothesis in the case of adhocracy and market cultures, and show that adhocracy, in addition, has a direct effect on new product process proficiency. However, contrary to our expectations no significant results were obtained for clan and hierarchy cultures.
Energizing Management Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This book provides an in-depth understanding of key variables that play a significant role at the various stages of the innovation process, leading to successful commercialisation of products and services. Combining interdisciplinary studies in entrepreneurship and innovation, the book consists of contributions focusing on theory, research and practise in the field of innovation, management and entrepreneurship. The role of the entrepreneur is addressed as an innovator who recognises opportunities and convert these into marketable products and services through personal commitment, financial resources and management skill; taking appropriate level of risk. Terziovski has selected a variety of...
Transforming Our World Together towards Sustainable Development
This volume focuses on policies that will help transform the world into a better place in which to live. It draws from various methodologies across different disciplines pertaining to humanities, social, economic, political and life sciences. The book showcases certain case studies of Jesuit education which helps in providing for a sustainable future through compassion and cooperation. Each individual chapter, being non-technical in nature, provides a thorough synthesis and understanding of the research strand pioneered by its respective author.
Handbook of Research on Intrapreneurship and Organizational Sustainability in SMEs
Smaller companies are abundant in the business realm and outnumber large companies by a wide margin. Understanding the inner workings of small businesses offers benefits to the consumers and the economy. The Handbook of Research on Intrapreneurship and Organizational Sustainability in SMEs is a critical scholarly resource that examines the strategies and concepts that will assist small and medium-sized enterprises to achieve competitiveness. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as financial management, corporate sustainability, and organizational culture, this publication is geared towards business managers, professionals, graduate students, and researchers working in the field of smaller-scale business development initiatives.
Comparison Spain Vs Macedonia-Links Between Hrm and Business Strategy
This book defines the linkages between the HRM practices and types of business strategies in the business sector in Macedonia, precisely in the IT sector. It was inspired by the empirical research developed and conducted in Spain by Raquel Sanz-Valle, Ramon Sabater-Sanchez and Antonio Aragon-Sanchez. Similar research is used to conduct the survey in Macedonia. Additionaly, the book tries to evaluates both researches looking for similarities and suggest lessons learnt from Spain that could work in Macedonia, having in mind the similarities in political, socio-economical ands cultural aspects"
Strategic Human Resource Management at Tertiary Level
Owing to the revolution in information technology, the face of the contemporary workplace has changed and systems have been made more effective by introducing new techniques of Information Technology. In this book, we focus on HRM and how modern technology is helping in ensuring the effectiveness of HR functions. This would indicate that HRIS was viewed rather favorably as an administrative tool, but not a strategic one. This volume covers all these aspects.
LISS 2012
Information and communication technology has helped to provide a more effective network infrastructure and development platform for logistics and service operations. In order to meet the needs of consumers, and particularly to promote low-carbon development processes, new types of services will also emerge. LISS 2012 is a prime international forum for both researchers and industry practitioners to exchange the latest fundamental advances in the state of the art and practice of logistics, informatics, service operations and service science. Experts and researchers from related fields will discuss current issues and future development opportunities, discuss and analyze developing trends and exchange the latest research and academic thought. The theme of the conference is Logistics and Service Science based on the Internet of Things.
Proceedings of the 14th European Conference on Knowledge Management
The University of Jyvaskyla is proud to welcome the 12th edition of the European Conference in Cyber Warfare to Jyvaskyla. We intend to make this event as enjoyable as possible both on scientific and human aspects. As in previous years, ECCWS will address elements of both theory and practice of all aspects of Information Warfare and Security, and offers an opportunity for academics, practitioners and consultants involved in these areas to come together and exchange ideas. We also wish to attract operational papers dealing with the critical issue that the modern world has to face regarding the evolution of cyberwarfare capabilities development by nation states. The programme for the event promises an extensive range of peer-reviewed papers, networking opportunities and presentations from leaders in the field."
Ibss: Sociology: 1999
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