Porter's Diamond Research Articles

The impact of the financial crisis and financial assistance in Portuguese competitiveness: micro and macro foundations

This study analyses factors that influence the competitiveness of countries and the Portuguese competitiveness in comparison with European Union countries, in particular with Greece and Ireland. We also present a formal model of Porter Diamond model and its generalisation. The data come from Global Competitiveness Index from 2006 to 2013 for 144 countries. The methodology is based on factorial analyses, regression analyses and cluster analyses. The methodology used is innovative and the regression analysis allows us to estimate competitiveness levels. The results shows that political institutions, social infrastructure and microeconomic competitiveness have an impact on competitiveness and monetary and fiscal policies are irrelevant for the competitiveness of the countries. Portugal lies in the group of middle-high competitiveness countries and Portuguese competitiveness is average in the European Union, however it is inferior to Ireland and superior to Greece. The main limitation of this research article is that the dataset is limited to the Global Competitiveness Index.

The impact of the financial crisis and financial assistance in Portuguese competitiveness: micro and macro foundations

This study analyses factors that influence the competitiveness of countries and the Portuguese competitiveness in comparison with European Union countries, in particular with Greece and Ireland. We also present a formal model of Porter Diamond model and its generalisation. The data come from Global Competitiveness Index from 2006 to 2013 for 144 countries. The methodology is based on factorial analyses, regression analyses and cluster analyses. The methodology used is innovative and the regression analysis allows us to estimate competitiveness levels. The results shows that political institutions, social infrastructure and microeconomic competitiveness have an impact on competitiveness and monetary and fiscal policies are irrelevant for the competitiveness of the countries. Portugal lies in the group of middle-high competitiveness countries and Portuguese competitiveness is average in the European Union, however it is inferior to Ireland and superior to Greece. The main limitation of this research article is that the dataset is limited to the Global Competitiveness Index.

Cancer patent scenario in Brazil: Analysis of competitive advantages

The present study describes the geographical and sectorial profile of chemical and biotechnological patents, regarding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for the most frequent cancer types in Brazil that are currently registered in the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property – INPI, from 1998 until 2013. The steps taken to generate competitive advantage in the Brazilian oncological drug market are discussed and an analytic sectional survey was performed using the INPI database. In addition, a literature review on technology and scientific development was conducted using the Porter’s Diamond of National Advantage model. From 503 requests for patents, 41.4% corresponded to breast cancer, 13.7% lung cancer, 38.6% prostate, and 6.4% cervical cancer. Regarding the sectors and countries involved, the vast majority (74.4%) came from the pharmaceutical industry: mainly from the USA and Switzerland. According to the analysis and the Porter Diamond Model, we concluded that Brazil is uncompetitive in cancer R&DI.

KAJIAN FAKTOR PENENTU DAYA SAING KOTA BATU SEBAGAI DESTINASI WISATA

The tourism sector of Batu City has great potential to be a major source of local revenue. However, there is a decline in the number of tourists from 2009-2012 with an average of 13% annually. It needs special attention because it indicates saturation to travel in Batu City. The other problems are the average length of stay of tourists in Batu is low at between 1.35 to 1.67 days. Therefore, in the development of the tourism, Batu City needs strategies to improve competitiveness focusing on the determinant factors.This study aims to determine the determinant factors of destination competitivenessbased on the determinants based on the assessment of the experts using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP).In this study, theoretical base used is a destination competitiveness’s model by Dwyer (2003). This model is the development of competitiveness’s model such as Porter's Diamond and destination competitiveness’s model by Crouch and Ritchie (1999).Based on the research, there are five determinant destination competitiveness factors, namely (1) Natural, (2) Artificial tourism, (3) Range of tourism activities, (4) Human Resources Development, and (5) Environmental Management.  Keywords: Destination Competitiveness, Tourism Destinations, Determinants Factors, AHP

Analisis Karakteristik UKM Jaket Kulit di Kabupaten Garut dengan Menggunakan Model ”Diamond” Porter

<p><em>The leather jacket industry is one of </em><em>the</em><em> strategic industry for local economy in Sub Province Garut, West Java. The aim of research is to analyzed characteristics of leather industry using </em><em>The</em><em> Diamond Porter (1990) model. The data were collected using questionnaire, survey,</em><em> </em><em>in depth interview and combination of them. The analysis was done by descriptive analysis.</em><em> </em><em>The study was conducted to leather industry in the area of Garut Kota and Karangpawitan suburb. It was found out that the continuity of the industry was supported by local conditions as well as municipal government. The research also revealed that the linkage among supporting industries such as raw material suppliers were very strong. Their linkage with local government was moderate, while the linkage with related industries such as banking, R & D institution or university was categorized as weak.</em></p>

A Study on Logistics Cluster Competitiveness among Asia Main Countries using the Porter's Diamond Model

ABSTRACT Measurement and discussions of logistics cluster competitiveness with a national approach are required to boost agglomeration effects and potentially create logistics efficiency and productivity. This study developed assessment criteria of logistics cluster competitiveness based on Porter's diamond model, calculated the weight of each criterion by the AHP method, and finally evaluated and discussed logistics cluster competitiveness among Asia main countries. The results indicate that there was a large difference in logistics cluster competitiveness among six countries. The logistics cluster competitiveness scores of Singapore (7.93), Japan (7.38), and Hong Kong (7.04) are observably different from those of China (5.40), Korea (5.08), and Malaysia (3.46). Singapore, with the highest competitiveness score, revealed its absolute advantage in logistics cluster indices. These research results intend to provide logistics policy makers with some strategic recommendations, and may serve as a baseline for further logistics cluster studies using Porter's diamond model.

아랍에미레이트(UAE) 물류 비즈니스 분석과 시사점 -포터(Porter)의 다이아몬드 모델을 중심으로-

아랍에미레이트(UAE) 물류 비즈니스 분석과 시사점 -포터(Porter)의 다이아몬드 모델을 중심으로-

National Competitiveness and Porter's Diamond Model: The Role of MNE Penetration and Governance Quality

Plain language summaryThis study examines how national competitiveness, measured as productivity per worker, is fostered within an economy using a sample of 90 developed and developing economies. We build upon Porter's popular Diamond Model, but extend it by adding the quality of public governance and extent of multinational enterprise penetration as two additional elements. Our study shows that not all four elements of the original Diamond Model are required for an economy to be competitive. Instead, we find that there are four distinct paths to high levels of national competitiveness. Context for intense rivalry among firms appears in all four paths. Results also suggest that public governance quality is key to national competitiveness. The extent of multinational enterprise penetration, however, is not.Technical summaryWe examine Porter's Diamond Model in conjunction with multinational enterprise (MNE) penetration and governance quality as a system of elements that collectively affect national competitiveness. Utilizing fuzzy‐set analysis and data on 90 nations, we identify four configurations sufficient for high national competitiveness, all of which exhibit high governance quality as a core condition. In these four configurations, the extent of MNE penetration is either absent or does not matter, and strength in all Diamond Model elements is neither necessary nor sufficient for high national competitiveness. Uncovering these patterns allows us to advance a more comprehensive theoretical framework emphasizing public governance and the ways in which elements of the Diamond Model, governance quality, and MNE penetration combine as complements or substitutes to affect national competitiveness. Copyright © 2016 Strategic Management Society.

THE STUDY OF SUPPLIERS PERFORMANCE MANNER OF RAW MATERIAL FOR "SHAHREKORD" HANDMADE CARPET IN ORDER TO DEVELOP CARPET BUNCH WITH USING OF PORTER'S DIAMOND MODEL

This paper has been provided to investigate supplier's performance manner of raw materials in ShahreKord handmade carpet in order to develop carpet bunch. In this regard, first, has been analyzed the study theoretical principles, basic framework of industrial bunches and porter's diamond model. Also, authors have designed a conceptual model by connecting factors of these two models. Then, by using questionnaire has collected above-mentioned class data of ShahreKord raw materials for handmade carpet. In this study, the sampling method is an available way. In the research to examine two presented hypotheses has been used Spss software. By using the Spss software and Kendall coefficient is priority processing factors interaction of two bunch developing model and porter diamond one. The research results show law quality of raw materials, chemical dyeing, economic sanctions, government's incorrect approaches and lack of marketing & publicity are main problems for suppliers of raw materials for ShahreKord handmade carpet. Also, the results indicate required potentials to develop handmade carpet bunch in ShahreKord.

Does location choice affect foreign subsidiary success in India? An empirical study based on Porter's diamond model

Since India began to liberalise its economy in 1991, the country has become increasingly attractive as a location for foreign direct investment (FDI). However, FDI is distributed very unevenly across the country. While, for example, the state of Maharashtra accounts for 34% of all FDI inflows into India, other states like Assam with 0.1% hardly attract any FDI. The differences are even larger when considering FDI disparities on a district level. Despite this imbalance, academic studies on location factors driving FDI success are lacking. In this study we investigate the factors that determine the degree of subsidiary success in India. Based on Porter's diamond model we develop five hypotheses and test them against a sample of 113 foreign firms. Our data show that subsidiary success is predominantly determined by the availability of human capital. A significant influence is also revealed for the level of governmental regulations and the availability of suppliers. Conclusions are drawn for management and policy makers as well as for theory building.

Towards the Detroit of Asia: Empirical research insights of Thailand's OEM strategy

The automotive industry is one of the strategic clusters of Thailand. This study explores Thailand's national innovation system (NIS) strategy and cluster policies in driving the automotive industry towards the Detroit of Asia. The analysis of automotive cluster is based on Porter's Diamond Model and NIS framework. Unlike other Asian countries that competed and moved forward with the own brand manufacture (OBM) strategies, Thailand took a different NIS approach in competition to become the automotive manufacturing hub of Southeast Asia. The results provide lessons and insightful strategic implications for other newly industrialized countries (NICs) attempting to move up the technological ladders.

English

The objective of this research is to generate a process of economic development able to overcome conflicts between populations in the different states of South Sudan by creating common economic interests. Within the framework of the World Bank Capacity Building program, we had the opportunity to lead two parallel focus groups in South Sudan, one on economic strategy and the second on public policy and regional decentralization. In order to achieve the objective of our research, we used the Porter's Diamond and the clustering process at the national level and the open incubator model at the regional level. The participants identified three potential clusters which involve all the states and are able to create common economic interests between populations: forest related products, gum arabic and its applications, palm and sesame oil. The clustering process could start by open incubators. Other Open incubators specialized in vegetables, crops and cattle will supply the basic needs in the different states and strengthen the decentralization process generated by the three selected clusters. The open incubators solve the problem of current life and insure the subsistence of the population. The three clusters prepare the second phase of development, the industrialization process based on competitive advantages generated by more efficient use of local resources. We involved the different populations in solving conflicts by improving economic added value for subsistence and for a better future. Key words: Clusters, decentralization, South Sudan, competitive advantage, tipping point.

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This paper presents a strategy of market positioning for the company Copetran proposal, part of the transport sector in Colombia. The strategy is built based on the methodology of Michael Porter Diamond. The study includes an internal analysis of the basic elements of the model, reviewing the way the company has developed strategies and practices to meet the needs of consumers. Article strategies for increasing the competitiveness of Copetran are presented. Profile of opportunities and threats in the Middle (POAM) and internal profile internal capacity (PCI): With regard to methodological aspects, arrays External analyzes were applied. These matrices links Porter model were analyzed and strategies were generated to enhance competitiveness indicators of the company. The focus of the study is interpretive, information was collected through in-depth interviews, unstructured, applied to employees and officers of Copetran. Secondary sources were also consulted.

Analysis of the State of E-commerce in Algeria

This paper focuses on investigating and analysing the state of e-commerce in Algeria, determining the nature of the barriers that are preventing the country from taking off as expected and proposing some solutions based on Porter's diamond model of national competitive advantage. This incorporates cross-industry institutions and networks as key determinants of national competitive advantage. Following Porter's model, Algeria has made progress in building the technical infrastructure for e-commerce, but it still suffers from a lack of a comprehensive regulatory framework and poorly developed supporting institutions and social networks. While e-commerce in Algeria is still in its initial stages compared to other developing countries, there is great potential for rapid and sustainable growth in the coming years.

Investigating India's competitive edge in the IT-ITeS sector

The paper investigates the factors instrumental in imparting a competitive edge to the Indian IT-ITeS sector using Porter's diamond model. The paper ascertains the relative superiority of the model in explaining India's prominence in the IT-ITeS sector. The study carries out a “complex” application of the model that is “instrumental” in its attitude by identifying certain distinct factors under the realms of the diamond, the interplay of which catapulted India into the most favoured outsourcing destination. The study posits that the sector is likely to retain its technological prominence in the foreseeable future.

Singapore as an accountancy hub - a Porter's Diamond perspective

Using the framework of the Porter's Diamond, we examine the Committee to Develop the Accountancy Sector (CDAS) report, which outlines the vision for Singapore to be a leading accountancy hub. The application of the Porter's framework provides clarity on the connectivity of the strategic thrusts for strategy formulations and implementations. There are two strategic thrusts which address the levers for strategy formulation and one strategic thrust which addresses the levers for strategy implementation. The analysis shows that Singapore is strong in almost all four attributes of the Porter's Diamond. The CDAS report is an important policy blueprint to enhance these attributes via suitable strategic levers. It is an open question if the targeted GDP share outlined in the report will be achieved, but the framework shows that Singapore has strong fundamentals in becoming the accountancy hub in the region over the long run. This paper contributes to the literature on economic growth and competitiveness by examining a case where industrial policy can be guided by a framework of competitiveness.

The Application of Available Technologies for the Utilization and Commercialization of Resources and Benefits Obtained from Solar Energy

Abstract The objective of this study is to analyze the limits of, both, medium and long-term economic competitiveness of solar energy in Spain, studying the level of development that this form of energy production would presumably have, and the role that companies and the government should play to become competitive with fossil fuels, and other emerging developing sources. Using grounded theory and the study of cases, an analysis of the solar industry in Spain, focused on solar technology, was developed. Moreover, as tools to characterize the sector PESTEL analysis, Porter's five forces and Porter's Diamond model were used. The conclusions of the analysis show that Spain could become a world reference model if the involved agents have coordination of value amongst them.

Competitiveness Factors for China's Online Game Industry Based on Diamond Model

At present, the online game has become one of the cultural and creative industries which is in the most rapidly growing, the huge market potential and the most far-reaching Internet industry.This paper, using the modified Porter's Diamond Model, in seven aspects to analyze the influencing factors of online game industry's competitiveness and they are the production elements, demand conditions, support industry and related industries, enterprise strategy and competition, the government, chances and the absorption and innovation of knowledge. There is a lack of innovativeness in china's online game industry. The market is facing an oligopoly monopoly development problem and the financing system is not perfect became the restrictions on the developing of the online game industry in china.On the basis of above, the corresponding countermeasures and suggestions are put forward.

New Brazilian automotive industrial policy: analysis of the consequences for local R&D based on new comer's strategies

This study analyses the Brazilian auto–industry based on Porter's diamond model, looking for the four competitive advantage factors and how the new automotive industrial policy (INOVAR–AUTO), recently launched in 2012, impacts on the local automobile industry. Results show that the Brazilian government's goal is in line with Porter's theoretical model, but it leads us to conclude that Brazil needs to devise, design and implement a focused and integrated industrial policy of research and development (R&D) in the country. The survey, conducted with Asian new comer car and auto–part manufacturers, shows they have quickly adapted to the new policy changes of INOVAR–AUTO without consolidating a real local R&D function. The absence of such a technological specialisation policy increases the chances for Brazil to become a centre of production and commercialisation of vehicles conceived externally and produced with increasingly less local content and local design with higher prices due to less competition.

Analysis of the Influence Factors and Countermeasures of Construction Waste Recycling Industry’s Development in Haikou

The development of the city brought a more convenient life to people, but construction waste from demolition of old buildings and construction of new buildings became a great problem of city. Since the progress of building materials technology made it possible to reuse the construction waste, construction waste recycling industry is rising in some cities in our country. Based on the porter diamond model, this paper analyzed the influence factors of construction waste recycling industry in Haikou, and put forward some countermeasures on the healthy development of this industry in Haikou.