Competitive Climate Research Articles

Unlocking digital potential: Exploring the drivers of employee dynamic capability on employee digital performance in Chinese SMEs-moderation effect of competitive climate

While dynamic capabilities have been described as crucial for achieving organizational performance in dynamic environments, there has been limited scholarly distinction between dynamic capabilities and employee dynamic capabilities (EDC), especially in the digital era. Consequently, a knowledge gap has emerged. To address this void, this paper aims to investigate the driving factors of EDC and their impact on employee digital performance (EDP). Simultaneously, incorporating the competitive climate (CC) as a moderating variable between employee dynamic capabilities and employee digital performance addresses theoretical gaps in specific regions in China, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study utilizes survey data from SMEs in four Chinese provinces: Shanghai, Guizhou, Guangdong, and Anhui. It employs CB-SEM (AMOS) to analyze the new conceptual framework. Firstly, the research uncovers that the positive relationship between digital capabilities and employee digital performance necessitates employee dynamic capabilities as a mediator. Secondly, there exists a direct and indirect relationship between organizational learning and employee digital performance. Finally, this study discerns that the competitive climate moderates the relationship between employee dynamic capabilities and employee digital performance. This finding demonstrates remarkable alignment with the competitive culture in specific regions of China. The research results encourage SMEs to seize the opportunities presented by emerging digital technologies and industry digitization trends. They should commit to embracing new digital technologies, enhancing digital capability, strengthening organizational learning, fostering a positive competitive climate, and focusing on the development of employee dynamic capability to enhance their competitive edge. The findings of this research contribute not only to academic inquiry but also furnish pertinent decision-making references for relevant departments.

Pengembangan Sistem Manajemen Mutu Lembaga Pelatihan Kerja Wajo Intelektual Mandiri

In the era of globalization, competition between companies is increasing in achieving excellence. So companies that have competitive advantages will be able to survive in the competition. Apart from that, with conditions like this, every company is required to survive and have the ability to compete in order to face this competitive climate. Quality of service towards customer satisfaction is one of the factors that plays a very important role in the survival of a company, because this will make the company bigger and able to win every business battle. Therefore, every company tries to ensure that customers are satisfied and trust the company so that it has the potential to provide benefits to the company in the long term. In this research the author uses a descriptive approach in that the research is only descriptive, namely to find out or describe the reality of the events being studied so that it makes it easier for the author to obtain objective data in order to know and understand the development of the Quality Management System at LPK Wajo Intelektual Mandiri. Quality Management System LPK WIM is implemented based on the Plan, Do, Check, Action (PDCA) process which consists of planning steps, plan implementation, checking the results of plan implementation, and corrective action on the results obtained which basically uses Management functions in their implementation based on management achieving quality of both products and services. The implementation of a system formed by the internal LPK Wajo Intelektual Mandiri will certainly have a positive impact on the company, namely improving and guaranteeing the quality of the products or services produced so that in the end it will increase the level of customer satisfaction with the products or services provided.

Competitive Strategy for Wooden Pallet Packaging Products Using Porter's Five Forces Analysis (Case Study on CV. Karya Anugerah Sentosa)

In the business world, competition between companies is very sharp, where new competitors can enter easily and suppliers and customers can increase their bargaining. With this research, it can be seen what strategies CV. Karya Anugerah Sentosa, the competitive climate of wooden pallet packaging manufacturing companies using Porter's Five Force theory and alternative strategies used. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. The research subject is CV. Karya Anugerah Sentosa with the research object of Porter's five powers. The respondents used were one owner, one person in charge of the warehouse, four warehouse employees and seven consumers from different companies. The results of this research show that the strategies used to deal with Porter's five forces are differentiation strategies and diversification strategies.

Perceived insider status and innovative behaviour of the new generation of employees: Mediating effect of innovative self-efficacy and moderation of group competitive climate

Based on social identity theory, this study investigated the perceived insider status and innovative behaviour relationships in new generation employees by their innovative self-efficacy and group competitive climate in the work context. New generation employees (n = 338) drawn from 52 teams working in 10 high-tech enterprises in the People’s Republic of China were participants (female = 41.4%; mean age = 31.83 years, SD = 3.80 years). Following multilevel structural equation modelling, results indicated that perceived insider status predicted innovative behaviour. Innovative self-efficacy played a mediating role in the relationship between perceived insider status and innovative behaviour, resulting in higher innovative behaviour. Group competitive climate lowers the relationship between perceived insider status and innovative behaviour, through innovative self-efficacy. This study suggests that innovative behaviour support in new employees (through cultivating their innovative self-efficacy for regulating the group’s competitive climate rationally) may motivate new employees to increase their organisational competitiveness.

Does the relationship between competitiveness and student achievement vary based on the culture of competitiveness? Evidence from PISA 2018

This study joins an intense research debate regarding whether competition is beneficial for student outcomes, focusing on the relationships between student-level and school-level competitiveness and student academic achievement. I also examine the impact of country-specific competitiveness context on the relationships between competitiveness and student achievement. This study's assumptions and hypotheses were guided by theoretical tenets of Swab & Johnson's multilevel model of competition and competitiveness and the person-culture fit model. Using Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 data and World Values Survey (WVS) data from 57 countries, I analyzed three-level hierarchical linear models (HLM) with cross-level interactions to test these hypotheses. The results showed that student competitiveness was positively related to student achievement in mathematics within schools. Between schools, a competitive climate was positively correlated to student mathematics achievement. Cross-level interactions revealed country context positively moderated the relationship between student competitiveness and achievement. These findings emphasize the importance of considering broader cultural competitiveness contexts when examining the association between student competitiveness and achievement.

How and When Competitive Climate Becomes a Hurdle for Employees? Exploring the Effects of Fear of Failure and Challenge Avoidance

Research on the dark side of competitive climate is still in nascent stages. Drawing on the conservation of resource theory, we have contributed in the existing literature by examining the negative effects of competitive climate on employee silence behavior such as quiescent silence. We further propose that fear of failure acts as an underlying mechanism between competitive climate and quiescent silence. The research also examines the moderating effect of challenge avoidance in relationship between competitive climate and fear of failure. Data was collected in three waves of time from 300 employees of service sector organizations of Pakistan through personally administered questionnaires by using Hayes’ Process Macro. The results of the study indicated the direct relationship between competitive climate and quiescent silence. Furthermore, results revealed that fear of failure mediates this relationship. Results also confirmed that challenge avoidance moderates the relationship between competitive climate and fear of failure. The findings have important implications for the service sector organizations which have been discussed at the end along with limitations and future research directions.

Manajemen Media TV9: Telaah Perkembangan Bisnis Dakwah di Era Media Baru

Da'wah of Islam using the media is a form of strategic application for Muslims regarding the need to spread Islamic teachings with a wider reach, so that it is hoped that it will be able to attract the interest of the general public to listen to the calls of Islamic teachings. Using media in da’wah is an innovative process in carrying out da'wah so that the "message of wisdom" conveyed can be conveyed well and optimally. Along with the development of information technology and globalization, the mass media industry is also experiencing significant changes. These changes are clearly visible in aspects of structure, work and operational mechanisms, and mass media content. This ultimately urges various media institutions to follow the business competition patterns of the media industry in order to survive. The tight competitive climate in the mass media industry ultimately has an effect on the increasingly strong values ??of economic interests (profit) over the idealistic values ??of the media. This research method is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The media management applied to TV9 is the same as other media companies, what makes TV9 different is that there is still an inherent Islamic boarding school culture, because it is a religious TV whose spirit was born from the Islamic boarding school students. Regarding media management activities related to market push issues and issues of public interest, among business interests and da'wah, it tends to be more towards a da'wah orientation because da'wah is the vision and mission of TV9 and most of its programs are da'wah programs

Exploring the Interplay of Competition and Justice: A Moderated Mediation Model of Competitive Psychological Climate, Workplace Envy, Interpersonal Citizenship Behavior, and Organizational Justice.

The competitive psychological environment that arises within an organization is widely recognized as a crucial factor impacting employee performance and, indirectly, overall business productivity. Nonetheless, mishandling this environment can result in unforeseen challenges. Thus, a moderated mediation model was employed in this study to ascertain the adverse effects of competitive psychological climate and how to mitigate said effects. Data were collected via a survey of 523 employees of four- and five-star accommodation establishments in Alanya and Manavgat using convenience sampling. This study revealed that a competitive work environment leads to increased workplace envy, which adversely affects interpersonal citizenship behavior. Additionally, it was discovered that workplace envy mediates the effects of competitive climate on interpersonal citizenship behavior. The negative impact of competitive psychological climate on workplace envy and interpersonal citizenship behavior is mitigated by organizational justice. This study's results offer significant contributions to both theoretical and practical understandings of the potential effects of competitive psychological climate and how to handle them.

Penetapan Harga Semen PT Conch dalam Praktek Jual Rugi Ditinjau dari Hukum Persaingan Usaha

The strategy of setting the selling price of a product below production costs by a business actor is an activity that is prohibited according to Law Number 5 of 1999 concerning Prohibition of Monopoly Practices and Unfair Business Competition. Determining the selling price below the cost price may indicate activities that are prohibited in Article 20 of Law Number 5 of the Year, namely the practice of selling at a loss. The practice of selling at a loss has a detrimental impact on other business actors, namely that it can eliminate business actors in the relevant market, causing an unhealthy business competition climate and leading to monopolistic practices. This is not in line with the objectives of Law Number 5 of 1999 which requires fair business competition so that it can create a healthy business climate.
 

The Taxing Dynamic: Corporate Income Tax Rates and Macroeconomics Indicators’ Impact on Foreign Direct Investment in ASEAN

Foreign investment as alternative funding in accelerating economic growth and development increases the climate of competition between countries in attracting investment flows. This study aims to determine the effect of corporate income tax rates and macroeconomic indicators on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to ASEAN member countries during the period 2013 to 2019. Using data sourced from publications of The World Bank, OECD, and KPMG, this paper used the panel data regression method. Using the Random Effects Model, this study shows that there is no statistically significant relationship between corporate income tax rates and FDI inflows in ASEAN member countries. Variables that have a significant influence on FDI inflows are macroeconomic indicators in the form of the market size (GDP), trade openness, and inflation rate. So that the results of this study can be used as a consideration in policy making in ASEAN, especially in increasing domestic investment inflows.

Psychological empowerment and creative performance: Mediating role of thriving and moderating role of competitive psychological climate

The vital importance of employees’ creative performance has been repeatedly emphasised in both academic and practitioner research. While prior literature has pointed towards the importance of psychological empowerment as a key antecedent of creative performance, mainly a direct link has been established with equivocal findings. Drawing on the Job Demands-Resources framework and the Conservation of Resources theory, this study seeks to account for the influence of perceived psychological empowerment on creative performance by investigating the underlying mediating and moderating mechanisms. A conceptual model derived from the literature is tested among salespersons in both developing (Pakistan; n = 219) and developed (South Korea; n = 201) country contexts. Our findings across both the samples demonstrate that thriving partially mediates the relationship between perceived psychological empowerment and creative performance. Moreover, the direct effect of thriving and the indirect effect of perceived psychological empowerment on creative performance are found to be weaker under highly competitive climate. However, competitive climate is found to bolster the direct effect of psychological empowerment on creativity across both samples implying that competitive climate can be a double-edged sword. The paper further discusses the academic and managerial implications emerging from the findings.

ANTECEDENTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE IN TOURISM INDUSTRY

Purpose- The idea of sustainability performance has grown significantly in importance for both practitioners and academicians as a result of the growing interest in environmental corporate operations in today's competitive climate. Companies in the travel and hospitality industries have also paid close attention to sustainability performance. To achieve sustainable performance, businesses in the tourism sector realize social, environmental, and economic components at the same time. This study aims to explore the antecedents and consequences of sustainable performance in tourism industry. Methodology- The study employs a literature review on articles concerning sustainability performance of tourism firms. The present research endeavors to synthesize the stream of literature on sustainability performance in the field of tourism published between 2018 and 2022. The relevant studies were systematically analyzed on the basis of the data gathered from the Scopus database. Findings- The findings of the study are presented along with the coding frame in three main sections: Research scope, research methodology, and empirical issues including antecedents and consequences of sustainability performance of tourism firms. The antecedents of environmental sustainability are categorized into four sub-categories namely ecology-related, resource-related, product-related, and management-related antecedents. The antecedents of economic sustainability is classified into four sub-categories namely consumer- related, marketing-related, financial and organizational antecedents. Social sustainability antecedents are summarized into four categories namely employee-related, community-related, stakeholder-related, and visitor-related antecedents. Further, sustainable performance is significantly related to high financial performance, market performance, perceived credibility and organizational culture. Conclusion- Tourism firms and destinations should concentrate on ecology-related antecedents, financial and marketing-related antecedents, employee-related and community-related antecedents in order to achieve sustainable performance. Although there are many studies that focus on the causes of sustainable performance, few researchers look into the results of sustainable performance. The effects of sustainable performance should be studied in further research. Keywords: Sustainability performance, environmental performance, tourism industry, antecedents, indicators JEL Codes: L25, L83, Q01

The Joint Impact of Trait Competitiveness and Competitive Climate on Depressive Symptoms and Anxiety Among Adolescents.

Competitive climate and individual competitive characteristics jointly affect the mental health of adolescents. Based on person-environment fit theory, this study aimed to examine the effects of the match between trait competitiveness and competitive climate on depressive symptoms and anxiety. In this study, data were collected from 2235 Chinese adolescents in the 10th to 12th grades (48.8% girls; Mage = 16.06 years, SDage = 0.95). Self-reported depressive symptoms, general anxiety, trait competitiveness, and competitive climate were assessed. Polynomial regression analyses and response surface analyses indicated that in cases of congruence, as trait competitiveness and competitive climate increase, depressive symptoms and anxiety increase, as do their growth rate. In cases of incongruence, higher levels of depressive symptoms and anxiety are found when trait competitivenesså competitive climate compared to when competitive climateå trait competitiveness. And as trait competitiveness become increasingly higher than competitive climate, the level of depressive symptoms and anxiety were higher. This serves as a reminder for families and schools to place special emphasis on the mental health of adolescents with high levels of trait competitiveness who may exhibit high levels of depressive symptoms and anxiety.

Competitive Environment Problems and Challenges in the Pre-Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Society

Abstract Competition and a competitive environment serve as a crucial foundation for the effective use of resources and the growth of economy, pushing enterprises to be more efficient, limit costs, and spend more in inventing and developing new goods. Customers may obtain more advantages at a lesser cost and of better quality when there is a strong competition. The competitive climate makes the state more appealing to investors, increasing the possibility of attracting local or international investment. Consumer protection and competition are critical for achieving economic growth and decreasing poverty. The jurisdiction and economic environment in which a enterprise works have a considerable impact on the quality of competition. The goal of the state and associated institutions is to encourage competition and to avoid any activities that place market participants and consumers in an unfair situation. It is also critical that the state’s activities and appropriate regulatory standards do not impose a significant burden on the business sector, since both business and consumer rights must be respected.

Revolutionizing quality performance through digitization, technology management, and environmental management: a cutting-edge PLS-SEM model analysis with organizational agility as mediator and culture as moderator

In today’s era of increasing environmental awareness, organizations need to consider the environmental economics and management perspective in addition to quality performance. Recent societal changes have led to a significant digital revolution that has made it challenging for industrialized nations to manage technology transfer. Organizations must integrate digitalization, technology, culture, and environmental sustainability to survive in this highly competitive climate. This study examines the relationship between digitalization and technology management and their impact on Total Quality Management (TQM) performance in Pakistani businesses, considering the environmental economics and management perspective. A quantitative approach was taken, and senior executives from the public and private sectors were surveyed to obtain information. The data was analyzed using SMART PLS 3, which utilized Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The study found that digitalization and technology management significantly enhanced TQM performance, with organizational agility mediating and organizational culture moderating. The organizational agility also played a crucial role in mediating the relationship between technology management and TQM performance. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for quality management practitioners and policymakers, highlighting the importance of incorporating environmental economics and management practices into an overall quality performance.

PENGARUH PROMOSI DAN BRAND AMBASSADOR TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN DI TOKOPEDIA

Technological developments lead to increasingly fierce competition in e-commerce. Tokopedia's marketing strategy in surviving in a competitive climate is promotion and brand ambassadors. This study aims to analyze the influence of promotions and brand ambassadors on purchasing decisions at Tokopedia by students of the Asia Institute of Malang. This study uses a quantitative method with a survey approach as a research design. The population of this study were 143 management students at the Asia Institute of Malang. The sample was determined using a purposive sampling technique with the criteria of an active Tokopedia user so that the total sample is 104 people. Research data was collected through a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression techniques, t test and F test to test the significance of the influence of promotions and brand ambassadors on purchasing decisions. The results of the study show that promotion has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions at Tokopedia. Likewise, brand ambassadors also have a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. In addition, the results of the F test show that there is a significant simultaneous influence between promotions and brand ambassadors on product purchasing decisions at Tokopedia.
 Keywords: Brand Ambassador, Promotion, Purchase decision

Competitive Climate to Workplace Cheating Behaviors: A Moderated Dual-path Model

Competitive Climate to Workplace Cheating Behaviors: A Moderated Dual-path Model

DILEMA REFORMASI REGULASI HUKUM INVESTASI DALAM SISTEM HUKUM SIPILDALAM PERSPEKTIF JAMINAN KEPASTIAN HUKUM PENANAMAN MODAL (Suatu Upaya Peningkatan Iklim Daya Saing dan Jaminan Kepastian Hukum Penanaman Modal)

The purpose of this research is to find answers to the problem of the existence of many statutory regulations related to investment (obesity, hyper-regulation), which are believed to be not conducive to creating competitiveness and ease of doing business in Indonesia so the government makes a policy of simplifying these various regulations into one regulation, namely the Omnibus law on the Job Creation Law. The main problem of this research is: Are the policies of the Indonesian government to improve the competitive climate and legal certainty for investing in Indonesia, in accordance with statutory provisions? This problem is divided into several sub-sub-subjects: Current investment regulation problems; Obesity, Hyper regulation, and Regulatory Reform related to Investment; Controversy and legitimacy of the Omnibus Law in the National legal system, Suing the partiality and the negative impact of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation. The research method is a juridical-normative approach, with secondary data in the form of statutory regulations, literature, journals, and the internet. Data collection techniques used is a literature study. Data analysis technique is a qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of the study showed various investment statutory regulations in Indonesia cause obesity, hyper-regulation, which can reduce investment attractiveness. To overcome this issues, the government has taken legal breakthroughs with the omnibus law system on the Job Creation Law, to be able to trigger convenience while at the same time guaranteeing legal certainty, as well as improving the investment competitiveness climate in Indonesia.

Influence of Coopetition on Firm Financial Performance: Mediating Role of Open Innovation Performance

It is essential for a firm to take advantage of the rising phenomenon of coopetition across multiple firms and marketplaces in today's highly competitive climate to enhance its financial performance. Hence, this study contributes to the existing body of literature by probing the link between coopetition and the success of open innovation initiatives in Pakistani SMEs. The failure of Pakistani SMEs to establish a controlled method of coopetition has had a deleterious effect on financial performance. The current research is conducted to identify the low open innovation problem in Pakistani small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which has a negative effect on financial performance. It aims to investigate the impact of coopetition on financial performance and the mediating function of the firm’s open innovation performance in it. To achieve this objective, a survey employing a cross-sectional research design was conducted. The respondents were selected from SMEs operating in the service sector in the cities of Bahawalpur, Multan, and Lodhran in Pakistan. A total of 155 questionnaires were distributed among managerial employees of the above SMEs. The data collected from the responses to the questionnaires was analyzed through Partial Least Square-Structure Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). It was found that coopetition has a strong role in boosting financial performance. The importance of trust and dependence in crafting an effective coopetition strategy is also emphasized in this research.

Tantangan dan Peluang Pendidikan Islam dalam menyiapkan Generasi Tangguh di Era 5.0

This article discusses the development of the times that are so fast. Where after the industrial revolution era with various changes, people were forced to enter the 5.0 era. Various innovations emerge and require the ability to adapt. The method used in this research is Scoping review, the authors identify various literatures that use various methods with themes related to the topic of challenges and opportunities of Islamic education in facing society 5.0. and what must be prepared to face all these challenges so that the next generation has the resilience to adapt to various changing times. The results of the study indicate that the problems that arise as challenges for Islamic education are: moral decadence occurs, the emergence of uneducational media that is easily consumed by children, inappropriate use of social media, a climate of competition in various aspects, demands for democracy and modernization, demands to survive the crisis and maintain what has been achieved, demands to compete on a regional, national and international scale, demands to adapt to fast-paced changes. To anticipate these challenges, namely by cultivating religious understanding to hone spiritual and emotional intelligence, creating as much useful content as possible in accordance with the Qur'an and Hadith by using various media that are easily consumed by all groups, strengthening Islamic education that focuses on character development in children, equips 21st century skills to survive the demands of democracy and modernization, prepares reliable educators who are capable of reform and have a forward orientation.