Complex Competitive Environment Research Articles

Study on the Enhancement of Corporate Value Creation Capability through Ambidextrous Innovation: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis of High-tech Enterprises in Heilongjiang

In the context of global economic integration and China’s economic transition, knowledge-based enterprises encounter a more complex and volatile competitive environment. From the capability perspective, this paper constructs a model of corporate value-creating capability, positioning ambidextrous innovation as the antecedent variable and the dynamic environment during the transition period as a crucial moderating variable. It also proposes relevant propositions. A total of 164 high-tech enterprises located in Harbin, including Huawei and Tencent, were selected as case samples. The Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) method was employed to test and analyze how ambidextrous innovation enhances corporate value-creating capability. Finally, based on the results of theoretical and empirical analysis, combined with an in-depth examination of the dynamic environment during China’s transition period, practical strategies and recommendations for enhancing the value-creating capability of Chinese knowledge-based enterprises are provided.

The impact of AI technology adoption on operational decision-making in competitive heterogeneous ports☆

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is changing the industrial paradigm and has been widely adopted in port operations. Although AI technology can improve the efficiency of port operations and service quality, ports need to bear some costs. Discussing the role of applying AI technology to ports in complex competitive environments has become an important issue in the operations of ports and shipping. In this study, we construct a game-theoretic model of competitive heterogeneous ports. The research conclusions indicate that the adoption of AI technology by heterogeneous ports can enhance port profits. Unfortunately, simultaneous adoption exacerbates homogenized competition, posing a threat to profit realization. Furthermore, while the hub port can leverage AI-empowered capabilities to strengthen own competitiveness, it can undermine the performance of competitors and society at large. Surprisingly, the adoption of AI technology by feeder port is more advantageous in achieving social welfare and achieving multiple benefits such as carbon reduction.

ПИТАННЯ УПРАВЛІННЯ МІКРО-БІЗНЕСОМ В УКРАЇНІ: ЕФЕКТИВНІ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ, КРЕАТИВНІ ПІДХОДИ ТА ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОПОДАТКУВАННЯ

The article deals with theoretical issues of micro-business management in Ukraine. In recent years, the world has faced dramatic events. Pandemics, military conflicts, energy crisis, grain crisis, as well as the emergence of artificial intelligence have changed our lives in all areas. Many researchers and practitioners agree that the world will not return to its old life, and we must get used to the new reality. Authors who have theoretically or practically dealt with issues of small and medium-sized business management provide an opportunity to understand the connections between the main concepts in the management of enterprises of different orientations, types or sizes. Micro-business management is a dynamic process that is of fundamental importance for further development. If an entrepreneur creates an effective way of communicating with his team, uses creative approaches to solving problems and takes into account the peculiarities of taxation, this is the way to business success. One of the main tasks of micro-business management is to ensure the ability of the enterprise to respond to changes in the external environment, and its importance is constantly growing. Strategy is perceived as a tool that helps companies survive in a complex competitive environment and achieve long-term success, despite the constantly occurring significant changes in the environment. The analysis is carried out within the company to find the right balance between the capabilities and resources of the company and the opportunities coming from the external environment. Economic analysis not only focuses on the current state of the company, but also takes into account the past development and forecasts of the possible future development of the micro-business. The management of the business must understand what its current situation is, what are the prerequisites for success and what it is necessary to focus on now and in the future. The business environment is an endless source of opportunities and threats because it is so dynamic. Every business needs effective organizational communication, because without it it is impossible to achieve the tasks and goals that must be fulfilled for the functioning of the business. Communication has a significant impact on productivity, culture and business interest. Developing effective communication skills will bring significant short-term and long-term benefits to an entrepreneur. A good communicator can inspire his team to work harder, achieve better results, avoid misunderstandings, generate ideas and apply creative approaches in business. It’s a leader’s job to make sure everyone understands, no matter who they’re dealing with. If an entrepreneur creates an effective way of communicating with his team, this is the way to business success.

Information system of analysis for segmentation of the securities portfolio of the product market

The investment market is a complex competitive environment where speed and accuracy of decision-making play a crucial role. Understanding sentiment and asset behavior is key to forecasting and successful investment portfolio management. The results of information analysis confirm the hypothesis of the effectiveness of food market assets, and this in turn proves the possibility of increasing the portfolio's profitability by including food sector assets in it. Creation of an information analysis system for the purpose of segmentation of the contained portfolio is an urgent task, which will allow obtaining real and objective information about the potential risk and profitability of various assets. The paper provides an overview of specialized applied software products that are available on the Internet and are used to analyze financial data. An overview of modern information technologies, which allow convenient processing, visualization of data and forecasting of asset price movements, was carried out. An alternative version of the own information system of analysis is proposed, which focuses on the assets of the food sector. The main task of the created information system is to provide convenient tools for market data analysis, visualization and forecasting of price movements. The main functionalities of the created system are described, including a visual comparison of historical data, price movement forecasting using machine learning, and recommendations on the optimal content of the investment portfolio. The conducted example of the analysis demonstrates how the received information will help to reduce risks and increase the efficiency of decision-making, when managing a portfolio that contains assets of the food sector. The results of the work show that in the case of a small set of assets and, accordingly, restrictions on the diversification of capital investments, the use of such information systems in the field of food products is effective and profitable. The presented technique also demonstrates that an investor, even with non-professional knowledge in the field of programming and information and communication technologies, can effectively use them to create specialized systems for data analysis, visualization and forecasting.

A Study of the Incentive Theory Embodied in the Operation Process of "Haidilao"

This paper examines the issue of motivation theory embodied in the operation process. Taking Sichuan Haidilao Company as the object of study, the paper examines the use of motivation theory in management to analyse and outlook on Haidilao's operation mode, and puts forward rationalised suggestions. The core of an enterprise's development lies in the cultivation of talents, and scientific motivation theory, "people-oriented" and valuing employees, is favorable to enhancing employee engagement and increasing the company's development benefits in order to create a situation that is profitable for both parties. In order to adapt to the changing and complex competitive market environment, the incentive theory of Haidilao should be determined from a variety of directions and different areas to determine the incentive scheme and countermeasures. However, in order to maximise the company's benefits, the most important thing is for the managers of the company to pay attention to and motivate the talents. Companies should develop their own incentive schemes to suit their employees, to stimulate their efficiency and to promote their rapid development, according to their own development and the changing environment of market competitiveness.

DIGITALIZATION OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE PROCESS MANAGEMENT CONCEPT

Digitalization of administrative accounting leads to an increase in the efficiency of management in a complex competitive business environment. The growing volume of information and the need for its reliable and timely interpretation contribute to the formation of conditions for the use of digital technologies in order to obtain a clear understanding of business processes and market trends, as well as to make timely strategic management decisions. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and ways of implementing the digital transformation of administrative accounting to improve the efficiency of controlling the movement of inventory. The paper highlights a number of stages of digitalization of administrative accounting and control of the movement of inventory: Stage 1: digital consistency based on the use of smart technologies, cloud infrastructures, automated accounting and distribution tools, stage 2: automation through the use of wireless data transmission, stage 3: forecast implementation, inventory optimization and improvement of supply chain organization, stage 4: strategic partnership with suppliers and customers, stage 5: using artificial intelligence. As part of the process approach, the authors have created an algorithm for modeling effective administrative accounting based on digitalization. This algorithm was the basis for the formation of a modernized model of administrative accounting based on digitalization, including the study of managerial and supporting business processes, as well as continuous monitoring of the model's compliance with business goals and the elimination of “bottlenecks”.

Influence of Development of Human Capital Competencies on Crises Preparedness in Manufacturing Firms within the Kenya Association of Manufacturers

To survive and thrive in a dynamic and complex competitive environment riddled with crises, manufacturing firms need to enhance their crises preparedness. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of development of human capital competencies on crises preparedness in manufacturing firms within the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). The research adopted the positivism approach as the research philosophy and utilized descriptive correlational research design. The study population consisted of 783 chief executive officers from the KAM where a sample of 292 was drawn using stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaire whereas descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used to perform data analysis. Descriptive statistics focused on relative frequency distribution, means and standard deviation while inferential statistics included ordinal logistic regression. The study results are presented in form of table and numerical measures with descriptions. The results indicate that development of human capital competencies was a significant predictor of crises preparedness of manufacturing firms (β = 1.025, p < 0.05). The study concludes that development of human capital competencies is vital for the crises preparedness of the manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study recommends to corporate leaders to continually invest in human capital to create a learning organization in harmony with their companies’ purpose, intent, mission and objectives.

Effects of Superior-Subordinate Guanxi on Employee Innovative Behavior: The Role of Follower Dependency and Work Passion.

In the face of an increasingly complex competitive environment, a company's ability to innovate is the key to a gaining sustainable competitive advantage. As the cornerstone of an organization's survival and development, employee innovative behavior is key to enhancing an organization's innovative capability. Based on a conservation of resources, this study investigates the mechanism of the role of superior-subordinate guanxi on employees' innovative behavior from both emotional and cognitive perspectives. Through the analysis of 305 full-time employees' research data, the results show that superior-subordinate guanxi can promote employees' innovative behavior by stimulating their work passion and reducing their dependence on superiors. Our research provides certain theoretical guidance and policy recommendations for enterprises to improve the innovation ability of employees by revealing the internal mechanism of superior-subordinate guanxi affecting the innovation behavior of employees.

Deep neural network-based analysis of the impact of ambidextrous innovation and social networks on firm performance

The motivation for analyzing the impact of deep neural networks on enterprise performance is mainly due to the continuous deepening of enterprise information construction, shifting from traditional paper-based data acquisition methods to electronic data management. The data generated by the sales, production, logistics and other links of enterprises is also becoming increasingly large. How to scientifically and effectively process these massive amounts of data and extract valuable information has become an important issue that enterprises need to solve. The continuous and stable growth of China's economy has promoted the development and growth of enterprises, however, it has also made enterprises face a more complex competitive environment. The question of how to improve the performance of enterprises to enhance their competitiveness in the market has become a major issue to be addressed in the face of fierce competition and to ensure the long-term development of enterprises. In this paper, based on the research of firm performance evaluation, deep neural network is introduced to analyse the influence of ambidextrous innovation and social network on firm performance, and the theories of social network, ambidextrous innovation and deep neural network are sorted out and analysed, and a deep neural network-based firm performance evaluation model is established, and finally the sample data is obtained using crawler technology, and then the response values are analysed. Innovation and the improvement of the mean value of social networks are helpful to firm performance.

Paradoxical leadership, team adaptation and team performance: The mediating role of inclusive climate.

In an increasingly complex and changing competitive environment, organizations inevitably face various conflicting demands, such as the contradiction between the psychological needs of employees and the organization's performance requirements. Paradoxical leadership could focus on these competing needs of the organization and employees in multiple ways simultaneously. According to the trickle-down effect of social learning theory, we investigated whether and how paradoxical leadership may increase team adaptation and team performance. The study had a time-lagged survey design and included 254 team members and 60 leaders in 60 work teams in mainland China. The results of the structural equation modeling analysis indicated that paradoxical leadership is an essential predictor of team adaptation and performance, and that inclusive climate is mediating in this relationship. Our findings reveal a mechanism underlying the benefits of paradoxical leadership on team adaptation and team performance from a team-level perspective.

The implications of the carbon tax on the vehicle remanufacturing industry in the complex competitive environment

AbstractUnder the carbon tax policy, the vehicle remanufacturing has become popular, which threatens the new vehicle market. Facing the complicated competitive environment, the automobile manufacturer always adjusts product modular design to deal with the challenges from the internal and external remanufacturing. Currently, considering the impacts of the complicated market competitions and product modular design on the enterprise's operation management, how the carbon tax policy affects the vehicle remanufacturing is still uncertain. Thus, we construct a duopoly remanufacturing competition model consisting of an automobile manufacturer and remanufacturer with the aim of maximizing profit and determine the optimal product modular design, production, and remanufacturing decisions as well as profits. Then, we explore the impacts of the carbon tax on the vehicle remanufacturing supply chain from the perspectives of the economic, environment, and consumer surplus. The results show that the carbon tax is always disadvantageous to automobile manufacturer's profit but may benefit the automobile remanufacturer's profit. Contrary to the intuition, improving the carbon tax is not always conducive to the environment and harmful to the consumer.

The E-Commerce Investment and Enterprise Performance Based on Customer Relationship Management

In the current dynamic and complex competitive environment, the implementation of enterprise e-commerce plays an important role in the development of external business process activities. Through the Internet, information sharing and business process collaboration between enterprises and customers can be realized. This kind of e-service activity based on e-commerce process is particularly important for customers. However, many business managers have some doubts about the implementation of customer service-oriented online business activities, because customer service-oriented online business activities need a lot of IT investment, and the performance of this e-business activities is not easy to measure.

Robotization and automation of warehouse and transport logistics

Changes in the intensity of turnover and IT solutions aimed at prompt response in logistics are considered. Taking into account the studied force majeure circumstances that arose in the world economy in 2020, the patterns of functioning of warehouse and transport logistics and their prospects for the near future are determined. It has been established that the introduction of robotics and automation is a key tool in the struggle in a complex competitive environment. Based on the studied main advantages and disadvantages of some automated warehouse systems, the advantages of implementing robotization and automation tools in the work of a railway station dispatcher and in other areas of transport logistics are revealed. The stages of digitalization at Russian Railways and plans for the use of digital platforms both within the structure and in the external environment in the interests of other participants in the transport and logistics services market are analyzed. The results of the study carried out during the implementation of the Intertran pilot project on the use of software robots at Russian Railways, as well as the main areas in which they work are presented. The infl uence of digitalization processes on the formation of tariff policy in warehouse and transport logistics is shown.

Impact of Supply Chain Integration on Business Performance: A Review

Supply Chain method approach has become a resource for companies to build a sustainable competitive advantage in this complex and volatile competitive environment. Numerous recent literature studies on supply. However, comprehensive analysis, clearly identifying the supply chain relationships used and finding the impact of this relationship on supply chain performance are still lacking. Therefore, this research has the main objective to review past studies on the implementation of supply chain in SMEs, as well as to research the literature to analyze how SMEs have implemented supply chain management approaches. To understand the role of supply chains in SMEs conducted a comprehensive literature review, which resulted in the identification and analysis of 20 high quality international journal articles, published between 2017 and 2021 in English. Based on the findings from this literature review, there are methods or frameworks that can be used by researchers to understand the implementation of Supply Chain Integration in business that can improve performance, efficiency, added customer value, or even competitive advantage. Then, the researcher realizes the need to conduct a literature review to see new developments and findings that have appeared in previous studies. The result is a detailed analysis of the main findings and insights obtained.

Authorship and Inappropriate Authorship from an Ethical Publication Perspective

저자됨은 연구 진실성과 출판 윤리적 측면에서 중요하다. 저자됨은 학문적 성취를 증명하는 신용(credit)의 주된 수단으로 저자의 출판 업적은 연구비 수혜와 학술 경력에 중요한 영향을 미친다. 복잡한 이해관계와 경쟁적인 환경 등 다양한 이유에 의해 부적절한 저자됨이 보고되었다. 대표적인 저자됨 오남용에는 명예저자됨과 유령저자됨이 있다. 친족 공저자 또한 부적절한 저자됨이며, 최근 사회적 문제로 대두된 부모 자녀간 부적절한 저자됨이 이에 포함된다. 의학잡지편집인 국제위원회(International Committee of Medical Journal Editors; ICMJE);는 저자됨의 기준을 제시했다. 저자됨의 오남용을 막고 저자의 신용과 책임 평가를 체계적으로 하기 위해 많은 저널들이 기여자 역할 분류(Contributor Roles Taxonomy; CRediT);와 Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) 체계를 사용하고 있다. 이 종설에서는 올바른 저자됨과 부적절한 저자됨에 대해 알아보고 저자됨 오남용을 피하기 위한 방법을 소개하고자 한다.

The E-Commerce Investment and Enterprise Performance Based on Customer Relationship Management

In the current dynamic and complex competitive environment, the implementation of enterprise e-commerce plays an important role in the development of external business process activities. Through the Internet, information sharing and business process collaboration between enterprises and customers can be realized. This kind of e-service activity based on e-commerce process is particularly important for customers. However, many business managers have some doubts about the implementation of customer service-oriented online business activities, because customer service-oriented online business activities need a lot of IT investment, and the performance of this e-business activities is not easy to measure.

ISO14001: 2015 Self-Assessment Tool for SME/SMI

In order to improve their overall performance, the establishment of an environmental management system has become a must for businesses. These systems also meet the requirements of external parties interested in environmental management. By modifying their management practices to adapt to a complex economic and competitive environment, companies have evolved this environmental management standard since its creation in 1996. The latest version, published in October 2015, adopts the philosophy of previous versions on the predominant place of the customer and integrates new concepts. The issue addressed in this article is to provide assistance to companies wishing to understand the standard and evaluate their Environmental Management System in relation to the specifications of the standard. In order to assist SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprise) in the deployment of ISO14001 version 2015, and after a detail In order to improve their overall performance, the establishment of an environmental management system has become a must for businesses. This is an important opportunity to reorganize their management of the environment, both internally and vis-à-vis external actors. This reorganization is generally motivated by an evolution of the technical strategy for environmental protection, towards integrated management and towards continuous improvement. These systems also meet the requirements of external parties interested in environmental management. By modifying their management practices to adapt to a complex economic and competitive environment, companies have evolved this environmental management standard since its creation in 1996 which has gained decisive international notoriety and importance. The latest version, published in October 2015, adopts the philosophy of previous versions on the predominant place of the customer and integrates new concepts while contributing to improved transparency, increased performance and new opportunities. The issue addressed in this article is to provide assistance to companies wishing to understand the principle of the standard and evaluate their Environmental Management System in relation to the specifications of the standard. In order to assist SMEs in the deployment of ISO14001 version 2015, and after a detailed analysis of the main requirements of this standard, A self-diagnostic tool is developed. It is aimed at companies of all sizes and all sectors of activity, to accompany them in their implementation of ISO14001, prepare them or facilitate their first certification or transition to the 2015 version. And after a detailed analysis of the main requirements of this standard, A self-diagnostic tool is developed. It is aimed at companies of all sizes and all sectors of activity, to accompany them in their implementation of the ISO14001, prepare them or facilitate their first certification or transition to the 2015 version.

How Paradoxical Leadership Affects Ambidextrous Innovation: The Role of Knowledge Sharing

In an increasingly dynamic and complex competitive environment, leaders are likely to face contradictory demands and ambidextrous innovation. From the perspectives of absorptive capacity and organizational inertia, we examined the relationship between paradoxical leadership and ambidextrous innovation, and the moderating role of knowledge sharing in this relationship. Participants were 306 senior or intermediate executives with innovative experience from high-technology companies in China. Results of our empirical analysis showed that paradoxical leadership was positively related to both exploratory and exploitative innovation. Knowledge sharing positively moderated both these relationships, such that, when knowledge sharing was high, stronger paradoxical leadership was correlated with more ambidextrous innovation. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Decisions of Supply Chain Considering Chain-to-Chain Competition and Service Negative Spillover Effect

In today’s complex market competition environment, a high quality and high level of service plays a critical role in obtaining and maintaining long-term sustainable competitive advantage for enterprises and supply chains. Considering the service negative spillover effect, this paper investigates the horizontal Stackelberg competition and optimal service decision in two competing manufacturer-led supply chains. Four competitive structure models are constructed and the corresponding equilibrium solutions are obtained. By comparing the equilibrium results of four different structures, it is found that the service negative spillover effect and competition between supply chains have negative incentive effect on service providers and their supply chains. However, the chain-to-chain competition will benefit the supply chain that does not provide services from free-riding effect, which will be intensified with the intensification of competition. In addition, from the perspective of supply chain network and externality, we find that when the structure of one supply chain remains fixed and the other changes from centralized to decentralized, there will be a “double marginalization” effect. At the same time, the structural change from centralized to decentralized has certain “altruism”, that is, positive network externality, so as to improve the rival’s performance significantly.

Knowledge Management Components and Their Impact on Work Engagement of Employees

Abstract In light of globalization and modern business, companies are typically exposed to challenges caused by unpredictable and complex competitive environments. The business environment, with global trends and stringent competition in the world market, now faces significant changes that companies should introduce into their current business operations. Among them, the human resource management of knowledge employees has become extremely important. The main aim of this article is to establish the impact of components of knowledge management on work engagement of employees in Slovenian companies. In the empirical part of the research, a sample of 112 Slovenian companies was obtained. Senior managers of companies and their employees were surveyed, using the questionnaire developed based on existing measurement scales. The results will help us to better understand the importance of knowledge management in Slovenian companies and its importance as a business strategy that must be fully integrated within all of the employees’ related processes of the company.