Organizational Competitiveness Research Articles

Remote Work Evolution: Contrasting Realities in China and US

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to industries, increasing the uncertainty and dynamics of operations. In this context, digital transformation becomes a core approach for organizations to address challenges. The purpose of this article is to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected remote work in China and the United States, compare the disparities in telework between the two nations, and evaluate the implementation of remote work during and after the pandemic. Digital transformation has become the cornerstone of long-term organizational competitiveness and sustainability, increasing an organization's agility, innovation potential, and internal collaboration efficiency. There are cultural, regulatory, and technological infrastructure differences between China and the United States when it comes to remote work practices. In the early days of the epidemic, companies in both countries quickly promoted remote working due to policy support, industry culture, and digital infrastructure. After the epidemic, Chinese companies resumed traditional offline office models, while the United States was more inclined to support remote work. In the future, China's office model may develop towards a hybrid work model, emphasizing digital transformation to support remote work. This article recommends that companies adopt flexible working systems, strengthen employee skills training, and build on a culture of trust. In terms of outlook, hybrid working models will attract high-quality employees and require the exploration of new management methods to adapt to remote working models.

Talent Chain Empowerment and Organizational Competitiveness: A Case Study of Starbucks

With the increasing competition in the global economy and the continuous changes in the business environment, it has become increasingly difficult for enterprises to maintain their competitive edge. Against this background, the importance of talent has gradually risen and has become one of the most important factors for companies to enhance their competitiveness. This study takes one of the world’s largest coffee chain brands, Starbucks, as an example to explore the impact of talent chains on organizational competitiveness. By deeply analyzing Starbucks’ talent chain operation mode as a successful case and its impact on the organization’s competitiveness, this study aims to elucidate the talent chain’s key mechanism in enhancing its competitiveness. By analyzing Starbucks’ employee recruitment, development, and retention processes, this study also aims to provide guidance and inspiration to other firms wishing to enhance their competitiveness. Examining the relationship between the talent chain and the competitiveness of competing organizations provides theoretical and practical importance in better understanding the link between human resource strategy and competitiveness and in gaining a competitive advantage for firms.

Continuing Vocational Training in Enterprises

This article presents a comparative analysis of Continuing Vocational Training (CVT) in companies in the Czech Republic and Hungary based on selected indicators from the European Union's CVT survey. The study examines the participation of employees, the time dedicated to training, and the primary targeted skills of CVT courses. The results highlight significant differences in participation rates and focus on specific skills between the two countries, with a higher percentage of employee participation in training in the Czech Republic and a particular focus on IT skills in Hungary. The findings suggest that CVT plays a crucial role in enhancing employee skills and organizational competitiveness, highlighting the need to explore further the reasons behind these differences between countries and their impact on policy and practice in vocational education. The study also emphasizes the importance of adapting CVT programs to the rapidly changing labor market and the employer's need to effectively respond to new challenges in skills and competencies.

How Does Interorganizational Inclusive Leadership influence Affiliated Sport Organization Employees? A bifactor Structural Model Approach with a Moderator of Power Distance

PURPOSE Inclusive leadership has become increasingly important in sport organizations. Accordingly, this study examines interorganizational inclusive leadership effects on organizational trust and affiliated organizations’ employees depending on power distance.METHODS A total of 250 affiliated sport organization employees participated, and latent moderated structural equation modeling with a bifactor structural model was employed to test the hypotheses.RESULTS The results indicated that macro inclusive leadership as well as its two components significantly enhance organizational trust. Interestingly, power distance positively moderated the macro effect of interorganizational inclusive leadership on organizational trust. Lastly, organizational trust enhanced job performance and well-being, and reduced turnover intention.CONCLUSIONS The results provide meaningful insight into the relationship between lead and affiliated organizations in the context of highly competitive and collaborative sport organizations.

Correlation Between Corporate Entrepreneurship and Organizational Performance in Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

The study assessed the correlation between corporate entrepreneurship dimensions and performance of selected deposit money banks in Nigeria. Specific objectives include to: evaluate the correlation between corporate entrepreneurship dimensions (value creation) and customers’ retention and investigate the correlation between corporate entrepreneurship dimensions (competitive aggressiveness) and market value performance. A survey research design was used. Total population of the study was nine fifty (950) staff of Deposit Money Banks. Sample size was two hundred and eighty-one (281) using Taro Yamane formular. The convenient sampling method was adopted used while structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. It was found that value creation had insignificant relationship with customers’ retention and competitive aggressiveness had a significant relationship with market value performance. Based on the findings, the study concluded that corporate entrepreneurship dimensions correlated significantly with performance of selected deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study recommends that it is highly recommended that value creation of top management should indulge the opinion of their customers through questionnaires and feedback mechanism. This would give the organisation an insight to what the customers’ expectations regarding new things that are brawling up in similar competitive organisations. In the same vein indulging customer’s opinion while launching new products, would make them feel carried along and valuable. Keywords: Corporate Entrepreneurship Organizational Performance, Deposit Money Banks

Determinants and impact of strategy-driven manufacturing accounting techniques on organisational competitiveness: a structural equation modelling approach

Purpose This study aims to investigate contextual factors affecting the deployment of strategy-driven manufacturing accounting techniques (SMAT), as well as the impact of SMAT usage on organisational competitiveness. Seven major SMAT were investigated, namely, benchmarking, integrated performance measurement, environmental management accounting, strategic costing, strategic pricing, strategic investment and life cycle costing. Design/methodology/approach By using multi-informant strategy, structured questionnaire was used to gather survey data from 129 senior accounting, finance and production personnel of publicly quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. Data was analysed using structural equation modelling and propensity score matching. Findings Result shows that the usage rate of the SMAT is generally moderate. Market orientation and deliberate strategy formulation are notable determinants of SMAT usage. The inability of competition intensity and perceived environmental uncertainty to notably affect SMAT usage suggests that external environmental pressure to use SMAT is weak. Practical implications Although the impact of SMAT usage on organisational competitiveness is positive and statistically significant, it is conceivable that the impact of SMAT could have been more assuming SMAT recorded extensive usage. Thus, the lack of competitiveness of manufacturing companies in Nigeria may not be unconnected to the superficial usage of SMAT. Originality/value The study contributes to knowledge in three ways. First, it extends studies on the contingency theory that contextual factors influence the adoption of management accounting innovations. Second, it exposes the contextual factors affecting the adoption of SMAT in a developing country. Third, it provides evidence on the value relevance of management accounting innovation in enhancing organisational competitiveness.

О ПРОБЛЕМАХ УГЛУБЛЁННОГО ИЗУЧЕНИЯ РУССКОГО ЯЗЫКА (СЦЕНАРИИ УРОКОВ ПО ОРФОГРАФИИ)

The article reveals the ways of practical application of the principles of the modern educational paradigm, its methodological basis is a system-activity approach that creates a unified educational environment in developing at all stages of school education. Consistency is the basis for the intensification of the educational process, the integrative development of oral and written speech in their interсonnection, and especially the in-depth study of subjects and project activities. The essence of deepening is not to add scientific terms, but to discover the systemic connections of a particular linguistic element with components of other levels, combining them into one whole. Project activity is directly related to the in-depth study of the subject and the development of the students’ personality. It develops creative activity, teaches to recognize and evaluate their thoughts and actions, compare the result of the action with the goal, ensures maximum socialization in the process of working in a group. In-depth study of the subject helps to realize and develop students' natural interest in the subject being studied, if the lessons are organized in the form of competitive, playful activities. This is especially important for a young teacher who is in a need to be get lesson samples, which they could transform creatively in his teaching activities. Moreover, the competition game switches the process of in-depth study of the subject, awakens hidden talents. In-depth study of the subject can be held in the competitive and playful options of learning the Russian language. It is represented in samples of spelling lessons. Key words: system-activity technologies, practice of level education, in-depth study of the subject, competitive and game organization of lessons

Omnichannel as a trend in managing marketing communications of microfinance business in the digital economy

The intense development of the competitive environment requires microfinance organizations to implement highly effective marketing, aimed at achieving commercial goals and realizing promotion functions in the digital environment. Omnichannel marketing becomes relevant in such conditions, emerging as a widespread trend in the contemporary microfinance business. This work reveals the modern trends of omnichannel marketing development: digitalization, the predominance of large commercial structures, and the shift towards a customer–centric approach and omnichannel marketing. Specific tools of omnichannel marketing are highlighted and analysed: email marketing, call centers, chatbots, messengers, websites, and others, as well as some methods of managing loyalty and personalizing interaction with clients are considered. The research concludes that omnichannel marketing not only contributes to the competitiveness of microfinance organizations through improving customer experience and increasing loyalty but also serves as a significant and effective tool for ensuring efficiency and achieving the marketing commercial goals of the microfinance business.

Building maritime organisational competitiveness through resource, innovation, and resilience: A resource orchestration approach

Shipping operations are increasingly challenged by disruptive events, highlighting the importance of building organisational resilience and competitiveness. To understand the deployment of key socio-technical resources to enhance competitive advantage, this study uses the resource orchestration theory to explore the effects of technological and organisational learning resources on innovation, resilience and competitiveness. The resources identified in this study include digitalisation, technology & partnership, innovation-focused human resource management, digital leadership, and organisational learning. An empirical investigation is conducted in the maritime industry. One hundred and eighty-six maritime professionals participated in an online survey. Structural equation modelling is performed to analyse the collected data. The analysis results reveal that digital and learning resources have positive influences on innovation capability. Specifically, technology collaboration & partnership have the largest impact on innovation capability, followed by digital leadership, innovation-focused human resource management, organisational learning, and digitalisation. Moreover, innovation capability both directly and indirectly positively influences completeness via organisational resilience. This study contributes theoretically by positioning the importance of structuring and bundling technological and organisation learning resources to build innovation capabilities and leveraging resources to enhance resilience and competitiveness. Moreover, this study offers managerial recommendations on how resources can be prioritised to build resilience and develop competitive advantages.

The Role of Semantic Web Technologies in Improving Knowledge Management Systems

Purpose: The general purpose of this study was to investigate the role of semantic web technologies in improving knowledge management systems.
 Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
 Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to role of semantic web technologies in improving knowledge management systems. Preliminary empirical review revealed that that semantic web technologies significantly enhanced knowledge management systems across diverse industries, facilitating better organization, integration, and retrieval of knowledge resources. Adoption of these technologies addressed key challenges such as information overload and semantic heterogeneity, leading to increased discoverability, interoperability, and reuse of knowledge assets. However, successful implementation required considerations of factors like organizational readiness and user acceptance, necessitating investments in training, support, and change management strategies. Overall, semantic web technologies improved knowledge management practices and enhanced organizational competitiveness in the knowledge-driven economy.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Social Constructionism theory, Cognitive Load and Diffusion of Innovation may be used to anchor future studies on semantic web technologies. The study recommended that organizations invest in semantic web technologies for knowledge management, prioritize user-friendly KMS, foster a culture of collaboration, establish robust governance, and monitor KMS performance. These measures ensured effective knowledge sharing, decision-making, and innovation, enhancing organizational competitiveness and success.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN A MULTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: ANALYSIS, CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES

The contemporary business world is characterized by rapid changes, globalization, and digital transformation, demanding adaptability and an innovative approach to resource management from organizations. Among these, human resources stand out as a key asset that determines an organization’s ability to develop, compete, and achieve sustainable success. This academic paper profoundly analyzes the significance of human resources in the modern organizational context, emphasizing their strategic importance and impact on achieving organizational goals. The paper reveals the concept of human resources, encompassing not only recruitment and staff administration but also their development, motivation, performance evaluation, and well-being. It extends beyond traditional personnel management to include aspects of organizational culture, leadership, and change management. Significant attention is given to the role of multicultural human resources in a globalized world, their impact on innovation, creativity, and enhancing an organization’s global competitiveness.Analyzing various approaches and definitions, the author emphasizes the necessity of integrating strategic human resource planning with cultural awareness and effective communication strategies to achieve the company’s strategic goals. The influence of digital technologies on human resource management is discussed, including the challenges of remote work and the need to ensure productivity and engagement in the digital era.The work underscores the importance of a deep understanding of cultural differences, the ability to create an inclusive work environment, develop intercultural interaction skills, and adaptability. This approach enables companies to better understand and meet the requirements of a diverse clientele, fosters innovation, and opens new opportunities for growth. The conclusions of the study highlight that successful human resource management in today’s dynamic and complex business environment requires a comprehensive approach that considers both traditional aspects and contemporary challenges. A profound understanding and effective management of human resources are crucial for ensuring competitiveness, innovative development, and sustainable success of organizations.

The Implementation of Green Human Resource Management: A Survey on the Manufacturing Industry in Indonesia

This study investigates the implementation of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) in the manufacturing industry in Indonesia, with a focus on achieving sustainable organizational performance. It addresses a research gap and develops conceptual models to advance sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly in Indonesia, encompassing social, economic, educational, health, and environmental aspects. A survey method was employed, utilizing an associative quantitative approach with multivariate statistical techniques, specifically structural equation modeling partial least squares (SEM-PLS). The study involved 75 manufacturing enterprises in Indonesia's Karawang industrial district, with Managers or Supervisors serving as respondents. Data was collected using a questionnaire as the primary measurement instrument. The research falls under TKT 2 in terms of technology readiness, involving the formulation of a research model concept. Key findings suggest that the implementation of GHRM practices in the manufacturing industry positively impacts Green Intellectual Capital and contributes to sustainable organizational performance. Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of GHRM in enhancing environmental sustainability and organizational competitiveness within the Indonesian manufacturing sector.

Organizational and methodological principles of orienteering competitions within the framework of the Shoulder-to-Shoulder All-Ukrainian School Leagues project

The article systematizes materials related to the organization and conduct of orienteering competitions in the conditions of a modern school. The authors focus on the fact that orienteering has a wide range of applications in various spheres of activity: sports, education, travel, military affairs. Special emphasis is placed on the practicality and accessibility of the use of this sport in competitions among schoolchildren. For the first time, an algorithm for organizing and conducting school orienteering competitions was developed.
 It is noted that the organization and conduct of orienteering competitions in wartime conditions has a number of peculiarities. Observance of safety measures, lack of methodical materials, as well as insufficient level of material and technical support of schools made it necessary to find available forms of organization of orienteering competitions. The result of the search was the development and approval of unified tasks that can be used at any location, even in the absence of a special map or scheme for orienteering. In addition, the authors suggested using the existing infrastructure (sports hall, school building, school yard) for orienteering competitions.
 Thanks to this research, a wide range of possibilities regarding the organization of trainings and competitions of the participants of the Shoulder-to-Shoulder All-Ukrainian School Leagues project was revealed. In addition, the developed methodical materials became the foundation of the educational and methodical film “Orienteering. The elementary level of education”, which was released in the second half of February 2024. This made it possible to expand access to methodological materials for a wide audience of specialists in the field of orienteering and physical education teachers.

The fundamentals of education of willpower qualities in higher education acquires in the process of engagement in sports and health tourism

The article provides a theoretical analysis of the education of willpower in students of higher educational institutions in the process of sports and health tourism. It was established that in modern conditions, insufficient attention is paid to the problem of education of strong-willed qualities of student youth in institutions of higher education. The necessity of researching the foundations of education of determination, endurance and self-control, development of relevant criteria and indicators of education of willpower in the process of sports and health tourism has been proven. The study of scientific literature allowed us to establish that in recent years, a number of studies have been conducted devoted to certain aspects of solving the problem of education of volitional abilities (purposefulness, endurance, self-control) of students of higher educational institutions in the process of learning. sports and health tourism.
 The article defines, specifies and characterizes the criteria and indicators of education of willpower of students of higher educational institutions in the process of sports and health tourism.
 The cognitive criterion was determined by the following indicators (students' knowledge of willpower qualities (determination, endurance, self-control) and their necessity during sports and health tourism activities; understanding of the importance of self-control, stress resistance, self-discipline as a means of cultivating willpower qualities, students' awareness of the ability to self-regulate behavior , control of one's own emotions and reactions in various situations).
 The motivational criterion was determined according to the following indicators (interest of higher education students in cultivating determination, endurance, and self-control; desire to cultivate strong-willed qualities in the process of engaging in sports and health tourism; desire to exercise self-discipline). exercise self-control, overcome obstacles in training and field conditions).
 The activity-practical criterion provided for the following indicators (the willingness of higher education students to show determination, endurance and self-control in the process of sports and health tourism; the ability to exercise self-control, be resistant to stressful situations, and exercise self-control). -discipline in the process of educational and training and competitive activities; the ability of student youth to self-regulate their behavior and the ability to help the teacher-coach in the organization of classes and competitions in sports and health tourism).

Jostling Discourses of Competition: Women leaders self-positioning

This study addresses the lack of research into social processes of competition in organizations and explores women leaders self-positioning in relation to the discourses of gendered competition and neoliberal competition. The discourses carry contradictory obligations for women. While the gendered competition discourse socially punishes competitive women, the neoliberal competition discourse expects competition. Through a feminist approach and critical discourse analysis of narratives from 52 women leaders we make two central contributions. First, we outline how the two discourses jostle together, fighting for attention and contradicting each other, provoking social ambiguity. We demonstrate how the women leaders adopt paradoxical self-positioning as ‘competitive–not competitive’ using four interconnected strategies of ‘denying’, ‘masking and reframing’, ‘moving on’ from and ‘diverting’ competition. Second, we extend studies of liminality and theorize how the discourses create liminality for women leaders. We elucidate how the women take up and disrupt the discourses by continually oscillating between paradoxical positions of being competitive, perceived as competitive, not competitive, no longer competitive, and competitive for organizations. Competition is identified as a toxic, gendered process, which is both harmful and aspirational, and both a liminal challenge and an opportunity for women leaders. We extend understandings of those who experience liminality in organizations, to women leaders and demonstrate how their paradoxical self-positioning affords them opportunities to discursively present as competitive.

A Critique of Blue Ocean Strategies: Exploring the Limits of Creating Uncontested Markets

Blue ocean strategies aim to shift an organization's competitiveness to significant heights of market creation, business growth, and confidence. This paper critically examines the Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) model proposed by Kim and Mauborgne (2005). While captivating for its promise of creating uncontested markets and achieving significant competitive advantage, the model exhibits limitations in its implementation protocol, scientific validation, and practical applicability. This critique analyzes the core BOS concepts of value innovation, humanness, competitor elimination, and customer acquisition, highlighting their theoretical deficiencies and practical challenges. The study concludes that the Blue Ocean strategic model lacks a clear implementation protocol and procedure in general, which has presented practical doubts over its applicability. Drawing from existing research and empirical evidence, this paper recommends further research and refinement of the BOS model to enhance its rigor and practical utility.

Benchmarking for organisational competitiveness: a resource-based view perspective

PurposeThe paper tries to investigate the impact of applications of the resource-based view (RBV) theory in the management field to improve the firm’s profitability. Global firms are innovating and adopting new technology, paving the way to improve their performance.Design/methodology/approachWe have adopted RBV in management practices such as marketing, strategy, finance, and human resources.FindingsRBV has gained researchers' attention with the growing competitive world and new challenges to retaining customers and achieving their pre-defined targets. We attempt to identify the issues related to the usage of RBV in management.Originality/valueUsing RBV in management may help researchers create a competitive mindset and be prepared for uncertain challenges in the business world.

Technological Capabilities of A Higher Education Institution in Quezon Province: Basis for Organizational Competitiveness Framework

Technological advancement is consistently seen developing and evolving in such a fast phase which consequently brings challenges to a number of key players in the industry including that of the academe and higher education institutions – for which the same are thrusted to deliver quality education. With the ever-increasing development of technology and its integration into an organization’s systems and processes, a decision regarding its implementation and use is a challenge, more so on capabilities and opportunities brought about by these phenomena. One important consideration for a globally competitive higher education provider is technological transformation. This study dwelled on the technological capabilities of a Philippine higher education institution (HEI) located in the province of Quezon. A total of three hundred three (n=303) individuals consented to participate in the study. Furthermore, the imperatives on how higher education institutions can self-develop towards technological capacitation were explored, to support its mission and vision, and continue its delivery of teaching-learning amidst the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity of the education industry. Specifically, the dimensions of information and communication technology infrastructure, technology adoption, human capital, investment innovation in technology, and innovative technology environment were conceptualized as basic tenets of technological transformation. The impact of these dimensions on organizational competitiveness was measured using partial-least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The practical implications of this study are to contribute to the theory and practice of technology in education and fill the gaps in the limited literature resources on technology transformation in education, particularly in the province of Quezon. Keywords: technological capability, organizational competitiveness, higher education institution, Quezon province

Toward a Sustainable World: Affective Factors Explain How Emotional Salary Influences Different Performance Indicators

The concept of emotional salary refers to the non-monetary rewards granted to workers, focusing on improving interpersonal relationships, strengthening productivity, and enhancing the competitiveness of organizations. The topic of emotional salary is still recent and lacks empirical studies demonstrating its beneficial effects for both workers (e.g., job satisfaction) and organizations (e.g., performance). Therefore, to expand knowledge about the benefits of emotional salary, the present study used the self-determination theory to hypothesize that motivation and satisfaction would serve as affective mechanisms linking emotional salary to workers’ performance. Through a non-experimental correlational study, an online questionnaire was administered to 215 workers from various organizations. The results showed that emotional salary influenced performance (task, contextual, and adaptive) by increasing motivation and job satisfaction. The results also indicated evidence of a serial mediation path between emotional salary, motivation, satisfaction, and then performance. From a management perspective, considering emotional salary as an organizational resource capable of motivating and satisfying workers is a starting point for acknowledging the practical and theoretical importance of this concept, as well as a strategy to contribute to organizational sustainability.

Influences of Pressure and Green Supply Chain Management on Sustainable Performance of Green Manufacturing Industry in Thailand

Introduction: Green industries play an important role in economic and social development. The market situation is an important factor for the organizations to be developed with regard to technology, regulations of the government, stakeholders, and the competitors, which all affect the revenue of the companies that are faced with the pressure. Thus, the companies implement the Green Supply Chain Management to obtain advantages over their competition. The Green Supply Chain Management increases the competitiveness and resolves the trade dispute issues. The Green Supply Chain Management is a convergence of the elements of environmental management and supply chain management of the organizations that Thai manufacturers cannot avoid. Objective: This study aims to develop the pressure model and green supply chain management that affect the sustainable performance of green industries in Thailand Method: The study uses a Quantitative Research method, and the data was collected using a survey of 250 factory managers as well as analysis with the structural equation model (SEM). Results: The findings reveal that Pressure has a positive direct effect on sustainability performance and Green Supply Chain Management. And, Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has a positive influence on sustainability performance. Conclusion: Pressure and Green Supply Chain Management positively impact the Green Manufacturing Industry's sustainability performance. Furthermore, Market Needs, Regulations, Stakeholders, and Competitors have a significant impact on the improvement of the competitiveness of organizations. They also promote social and community responsibility throughout the supply chain, enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the Green Manufacturing Industry in Thailand in order to develop sustainable economic and social environments.