Context Of Enterprises Research Articles

The Influence of Dual Missions on Employees’ Meaning of Work and Turnover Intention in Social Enterprises

This study aims to examine the influence of an organization’s missions on employees’ turnover intention in the rarely studied context of social enterprises. Data collected from 236 full-time employees working for social enterprises in South Korea indicated that the negative relationship between social mission and turnover intention was mediated by the meaning of work; this mediation effect was weaker when the economic mission was stronger. The study contributes to the literature on organizational psychology (i.e., meaning of work, turnover) in the context of a new, but increasingly prevalent, organizational form—social enterprises. It also provides practical advice for managers seeking to retain and empower employees and enhance the sustainability of their social enterprises.

Dimensionality for Big Data Quality A review

The analysis and use of big data (BD) in today's enterprise context is dominated by high data quality (DQ). Decisions and opinions derived from poor quality data have negative and unexpected consequences for organizations. Currently, in the data quality field, researchers urgently need to consider improving the big data quality (BDQ), especially because of the lack of detailed research in this area. Considering the big data quality will allow organizations to take sensible, accurate assessment-based decisions. This article examines and summarizes current research into big data quality by discovering the fundamental qualities of big data and its quality. In big data, the main issues of data quality are also examined. The suggestions of some researchers on data quality evaluation are outlined. Examining this subject can help to improve conceptual measurements of high data quality and provide a strong basis for future researches by developing integrated analysis and evaluation of data quality models using appropriate algorithms

Social capital leading to innovation: understanding moderating effects of the environment in the Zimbabwean small and medium enterprise context

PurposeRealizing the value of social capital to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies, where relationship networks play a big role in filling the gaps that are left by dysfunctional institutions, the purpose of this paper is to gain an empirical understanding of various forms of social capital in relation to the innovation of SMEs in Zimbabwe.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data is collected from SMEs across several regions in Harare, where instrument validity is checked with confirmatory factor analysis, and hypotheses are tested using moderated regression analyses.FindingsA positive influence is observed for both alliance capital and reputational capital on innovation, while non-significant moderating effects in terms of environmental hostility and dynamism are noted for these relationshipsPractical implicationsOn a practical level, to increase levels of innovation, SME owner-managers need to secure stronger investments into their social infrastructure by developing (both physical and digital) alliance and reputational capitalsOriginality/valueBy segregating various forms of social capital, an original understanding is attained in terms of how entrepreneurs actively leverage alliance and reputational forms of social capitals to increase their levels of innovation. The theoretical and empirical understanding of the social capital-innovation link is enhanced, and the study constructs now have broader application as their psychometric properties have been established in an under-researched African market context.

The acceptance of chatbots in an enterprise context – A survey study

While Interactive systems such as Chatbots, are well known in personal environments with technologies like “Apple’s Siri” or the “Google’s Assistant”, the acceptance of said technologies in the enterprise context has hardly been examined. Literature shows that these technologies hold great potential for enterprises as they can increase productivity and are cost-efficient by automating processes. Still, to not alienate employees when introducing these systems called Enterprise Bots in this paper, it is crucial to understand how employees accept and adopt these new systems. This paper derives a research model based on the decomposed Theory of Planned Behaviour, which is tested in a survey with 198 participants. Results from a structural equation model show that intrinsic motivation of the employees has a strong positive influence on the intention to use Enterprise Bots whereas external influences showed smaller effects. The results indicate that it is important that employees are convinced of the usefulness of a tool for themselves. The paper provides theoretical insights and helps decision makers to introduce such systems.

Social impact scaling strategies in social enterprises: A systematic review and research agenda

Social enterprises have attracted increased attention from both researchers and practitioners around the world. In the social enterprise context, scaling social impact is considered the main currency or key performance metric. Two overarching social impact scaling strategies are organizational growth strategy and ecosystem growth strategy. However, to date, little cumulative knowledge exists on these two social impact scaling strategies. To address this issue, this article conducts a systematic review of 111 peer-reviewed articles. It identifies and discusses key insights into organizational growth strategy and ecosystem growth strategy as a means to scale social impact in social enterprises. Based on these findings, the current article also develops a framework to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of social impact scaling strategies in social enterprises. Finally, the review identifies gaps in the existing literature and discusses a comprehensive agenda for future research. JEL Classification: L26, L31, O35, M13

Workplace spirituality and social enterprise. A review and research agenda

Workplace spirituality is a social movement about purposeful work that has both personal and broader societal considerations. Social enterprises are alternative organizational forms that strive to create value by simultaneously pursuing social, economic and environmental goals. Both workplace spirituality and social enterprise discourses have a value creation orientation for self and others, framed as serving and contributing towards the common good. However, only a few studies have addressed the relevance of workplace spirituality for social enterprises. Based on the literature for workplace spirituality and social enterprise, respectively, this paper argues that these phenomena have a common ground: prosocial motives, doing well (value creation) and being well (flourishing). Workplace spirituality can help preserve social enterprises’ integrity, while the social enterprise context can support the incorporation of workplace spirituality to generate positive outcomes. Further studies could explore this potentiality, and the present paper provides some future research suggestions.

The Interplay of Entrepreneurial Innovation, Government Regulation and Performance: any Lessons for The SMEs. A Theoretical Review

Entrepreneurial innovation is acknowledged as a key driver for improving the productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises. The effect of innovation on performance has been extensively researched, but many have overlooked small and medium-sized enterprises and government regulations. This paper provides a study of the current theoretical and empirical literature on entrepreneurial innovation constructs, government regulations and small and medium enterprise performance. The study's specific objectives have been to discuss the main concepts of entrepreneurial innovation, government regulation and performance related to small and medium-size firms. It also aims to establish theories that link entrepreneurial innovation and government regulations; to recommend a conceptual and methodological framework to guide future studies on the identified knowledge gaps. The study was anchored by a resource based view theory supported by dynamic capability theory, Schumpeter’s innovation theory. The study was a review of previous research on entrepreneurial innovation and firm performance. These studies seem to have centered on a direct link between innovation and performance, according to the results. Thus, it is recommended that further research incorporate the small and medium enterprise context to highlight how entrepreneurial innovation affects these enterprises and the moderating variable of government regulations.

Effects of entrepreneurial orientation on social media adoption and SME performance: The moderating role of innovation capabilities.

The increase of social media (SM) has led to continuous deviations in how day-to-day entrepreneurial activities can be carried out. Additionally, studies devoted to SM entrepreneurship and SM are relatively limited and fragmented in their focus. However there is growing interest from scholars, practitioners and academia for upcoming studies and exploration within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) context. This research explores the impact of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on SM adoption and SME performance in developing countries. We employed the resource-based view (RBV) as the foundation for developing the conceptual framework The present study employed a closed-ended questionnaire to collect data from SMEs located in Pakistan. Partial-least-squares-structural equation-modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized for the analysis of 423 responses. The results proved a direct positive link between EO-SMEs performance, EO-SM adoption, SM adoption-SMEs performance, innovation capabilities (IC), and SME performance. Partial mediation was found between EO and SME performance, and the significant moderation effect of IC was found between SM adoption and SME performance. This paper has implications for practitioners and researchers regarding SM adoption in the SMEs. It builds an empirical, multi-dimensional hypothesized model, including mediating and moderating roles affecting the relationships.

Environmental objectives and non-technological innovation in Spanish manufacturing SMEs

Environmental issues are currently the order of the day in political, social, and industrial circles. Companies are under pressure to integrate environmental objectives into their strategies, including their innovation activities. However, measuring the impact of this ecological commitment on the results of innovation within the context of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises is an unexplored topic. This study was designed to explore the influence of environmental innovation objectives on marketing and organizational innovation outcomes. To this end, data from the Spanish Technological Innovation Panel were used to study 2995 companies during the period from 2011 to 2013. A logit analysis with a marginal effects approach was used to test and validate the research model and proposed hypotheses.The results confirmed that the four environmental objectives analyzed (lower material consumption, less energy expenditure, reduction in environmental impact, and compliance with environmental standards) generally had a positive influence on an organizational and marketing innovation. Specifically, compliance with environmental regulations was the main driver of a better performance in non-technological innovation. These findings suggested that the ecological commitment shown by this type of company may increase their competitive advantage and strengthen the connection between technological and non-technological innovation activities. Practical implications for managers are suggested, along with some proposals for future research.

Linking Top Management Team Potency, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Firm Performance in SMEs: The Role of Environmental Dynamism

This study empirically validates the characteristics choices performance of upper echelons theory (UET) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) context. Specifically, the current study examines how SME’s top management team potency (TMTP) affects the strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR) choice to improve corporate growth. Furthermore, the moderator role of environmental dynamism (ED) on TMTP-CSR has also been investigated. Survey data gathered from 686 SMEs in China were analyzed. The results show a robust partial mediation effect of CSR on SME’s growth. Furthermore, ED was also found to positively moderate TMTP - CSR. Implications and future research directions are provided.

Financial information analysis in relation to the audit report from the Latin American Integrated Market (MILA) companies

In the current enterprise context, the generation of transparent and good-quality financial and non-financial information is fundamental for adequate decision-making. Considering this context, this paper aims at evaluating the relationship between an audit report and the variation of the financial information of the companies who have a participation in the stock exchanges markets of the MILA countries over the period 2012- 2018. A quantitative approach was used in this investigation, using Logit and Probit models. As results, the outlined model predicts, to a great extent, that an auditor’s unqualified opinion translates into financial information variables’ positive behavior. Also, a great correlation between the audit firm, especially if it is a Big Four, and company income was found, which translates into favorable audit reports.

Knowledge sharing, knowledge transfer and SMEs: evolution, antecedents, outcomes and directions

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to systematically synthesize the extant literature of knowledge sharing (KS) and knowledge transfer (KT) in the small and medium enterprise (SME) context and to contribute with predictions of emerging themes.Design/methodology/approachApplied is a systematic literature review using three bibliometric techniques: (1) textual analysis for keywords and abstracts to identify the research hotspots, (2) co-citation analysis of references to identify the evolution of KS and KT in SME and (3) bibliographic coupling analysis of documents to synthesize antecedents and outcomes.FindingsA conceptual map emerges from the review to reveal the antecedents of KS and KT at the individual, group and organizational levels. The analysis shows the strategic importance of KS and KT for the SME context. Specific findings include: (1) KS and KT are involved in enhancing SMEs strategic focus for human resources, including organizational learning, customer relations, creativity, higher profit and positive effects on operational processes and decision-making. (2) Innovation, trust and performance are identified as central human factors linked to KS and KT in SMEs. (3) Human resource (HR) management research could contribute to KS and KT in the SME domain by exploring KS- and KT-based practices, linking the emergence of innovation and innovative behaviors to these practices, leading to a better understanding of strategies that enable the long-term storage and retrieval of tacit and explicit knowledge as organizational memory in the SME context.Originality/valueThis paper is one of the first to systematically review KS and KT in SMEs and propose a concept map. The research adds value to the growing literature of KS and KT and exposes the need for more specific activities to support SME managers, as well as HR managers, who need to facilitate KS and KT in SMEs.

Development of the integrated innovation management approach at industrial enterprises in post conflict transformation

Purpose. To establish integrated innovation management based on developing a corporate innovation base at industrial enterprises in the context of post-conflict transformation. Methodology. In the course of the works, the methods of theoretical generalization, comparison, synthesis, analysis were used to reveal the general principles and to determine the basic categories of the study. Findings. A model of the integrated innovation management approach at industrial enterprises is developed. In modern corporate structures, innovations are divided into groups according to their independent properties. The innovation management system, if it exists, is considered as an independent system that has its own set of goals which are not integrated into the goals of the corporation itself. The paper considers the goals of innovation management in an integrated structure as the implementation of the goals of a corporation, where innovation management processes are integrated horizontally and vertically according to business processes. Innovation management is based on three approaches: transfer, algorithmic and creative ones. Originality. The paper offers the authors methods for managing innovation by using the system of methodological approaches (algorithmic, transfer, creative managements), based on processes of innovation management at the industrial enterprises in the context of post-conflict transformation, which have been identified applying the mathematical models. The study has developed: - the authors approach to the formation of innovation management objectives at industrial enterprises in post-conflict transformation context, based on eight key spaces, with the identification of five groups of goals: financial, production, marketing, human resource management, and information support; - a system of innovation management objectives with a of innovation management task subsystem in the field of financial activities, production process, marketing, human resource management and information technology support. Practical value. The practical significance of the results is that they can be applied in corporate integration structures to increase economic efficiency, making a profit from introduction.

Processo de criação de empresas ambientalmente sustentáveis

Objective: To analyze phases that involve the process of creating environmentally sustainable enterprises. Method: Qualitative approach with an exploratory and descriptive purpose. A multi-case study strategy was employed, carried out with five micro-enterprises located in the state of Paraná. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and observed under documental analysis. Originality/Relevance: Evidenced by the scarcity of studies investigating how the sustainable environmental entrepreneurial process occurs, the present study can be seen as an initial effort to help fill this gap. Results: The evidence demonstrated that the sustainable environmental entrepreneurial process as a multifaceted phenomenon, admitting different configurations depending on the profile of the individual who undertakes a venture, motivations for business creation, central proposal of the created enterprise and development context. Theoretical/methodological contributions: Proposition of a specific structure in the field of environmental sustainable entrepreneurship that which allows for recursion between the phases and / or the non-coverage of any of them in the creation of an enterprise of this nature. Social contributions: The proposed model can guide new entrepreneurs in the creation of an environmentally sustainable enterprise.

The impact of psychological contract violation and generation difference in the workplace: An empirical study of China

BACKGROUND: Financial rewards might not the only way to keep employees’ stay and to have high performance. We attempt to introduce the perspective of psychological contract (PC) to study the employment relationship. OBJECTIVE: This study is based on the Chinese private enterprise context to explore the effect of psychological contract violation (PCV) and explore whether there are generational differences in the organization. METHODS: We adopt PLS-SEM for empirical research evaluation. A total of 313 valid sample questionnaires were taken. RESULTS: The statistical analysis results show that the psychological contract violation has a significant positive impact on turnover intentions. Psychological contract violation also has significant negative effects on in-role performance and organizational citizenship behavior. In the analysis of generational differences for generation Y employees and generation X employees, when facing psychological contract violations, generation Y employees are more likely to have a stronger turnover intention, lower in-role performance, and less organizational citizenship behavior than generation X employees. CONCLUSIONS: The revised psychological contract violation model is confirmed in the Chinese context. There are significant differences in the influence of generational factors on the psychological contract violation model.

A Review of Leadership Empowerment and Employee Creativity: Based on the Chinese Enterprises Context

<p>Based on the literature on the relationship between leadership empowerment (LE) and employee creativity (EC) in Chinese enterprises context, this article uses literature review method to explore the current situation of this issue in China. On the basis of comparative analysis of relevant literature, this article sorts out the definition of LE and EC by different scholars and the use of relevant scales. It also discusses the current situation of LE and EC in China, the problems encountered and the future prospects.</p>

Bricolage and MSEs in emerging economies

This conceptual paper focuses on bricolage and it pays particular attention on the context of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in resource-constrained environments – a common feature of most emerging economies. Knowledge about the underlying factors that determine bricolage as a common practice among MSEs operating in emerging economies is yet to advance and develop within the mainstream entrepreneurship literature. Much of this scholarship tends to focus on multi-national enterprises (MNEs) in advanced economies and it discusses bricolage as their strategic choice. Such an approach has led to a lack of meaningful theoretical paradigms for defining the business approaches MSEs adopt as a way of mitigating their perennial operational issues inherent in their environment. Thus, in this conceptual paper, which adopts a scoping review approach, we study the constructs of bricolage particularly their application in MSEs operating in emerging economies. From our analysis a fresh deterministic model mapping out the causal factors that give rise to bricolage behaviour in MSEs that operate in difficult conditions emerged. Thus, we contribute to entrepreneurial behaviour theories by identifying distinctive business methods MSEs adopt to withstand operational difficulties inherent in their environments.

Inclusive Manufacturing: The Impact of Disability Diversity on Productivity in a Work Integration Social Enterprise

Problem definition: This study examines the impact of disability diversity on the productivity of apparel manufacturing teams in the context of a work integration social enterprise. Two measures of disability diversity are examined: the number of disability categories employed in a production line and the evenness of disability category dispersion among workers employed in an apparel production line. Academic/practical relevance: The problem has both academic and practical relevance. From an academic standpoint, the current literature does not study the implications of employing individuals with disabilities and their impact on productivity with microdata. The issue also has practical relevance because it ties into recent managerial interest to employ individuals with disabilities in organizations. According to statistics, only 35% of workers with disabilities have some form of significant full-time employment. Methodology: The study uses panel regression analyses to test the impact of disability diversity (number of disability categories and evenness of disability category dispersion) of workers in a production line using detailed multiyear data on the productivity of apparel manufacturing cells. Results: Two key insights emerged from the analyses. First, productivity can be enhanced by increasing the diversity of workers with disabilities in the workforce within a garment-manufacturing cell. Specifically, productivity is best at moderate levels of disability categories in a team. Second, team productivity is higher at greater levels of evenness of disability category dispersion. Managerial implications: The analysis in this paper sheds light on the potential benefits of integrating individuals with disabilities into organizations and its implications on productivity. Specifically, the study finds evidence that having moderate levels of disability categories on a team with higher levels of evenness in disability category dispersion is associated with better productivity rather than having a concentrated team focused on a specific disability. The implications of the results and limitations for the study as well as its potential insights into the context of social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities are discussed.

Does ownership structure affect the optimal capital structure? A PSTR model for China

AbstractIn the context of Chinese enterprises' privatization reforms, the relationships between ownership structure and optimal capital structure and between ownership structure and firm performance are worth attention. Using data on listed companies in China, this article uses the panel smooth transfer regression (PSTR) model and multiple regression models to test the nonlinear relationship between capital structure and firm performance. The optimal capital structure is calculated using the partial correlation function of the PSTR model, and the ownership structure–optimal capital structure relationship is analysed. This research found that (a) the effect of the debt‐to‐asset ratio on firm performance shows a nonlinear relationship with sudden changes in characteristics, and a debt‐to‐asset ratio interval exists that can significantly improve firm performance; (b) under the premise of the effect of ownership checks and balances, an increase in ownership concentration can improve the optimal capital structure; thus, enterprises can achieve effective operations with higher debt; (c) the promotion effect of ownership concentration on firm performance varies depending on a company's debt‐to‐asset ratio; and (d) different industries have different optimal capital structures. The raw materials industry has a high optimal capital structure. A series of robustness tests verify the robustness of these conclusions. This research enriches the theoretical interpretation of the optimal capital structure and provides new insights into the relationship between ownership structure and firm performance. The conclusions drawn by this article are helpful to enterprises making corresponding financial decisions and the government in formulating corresponding capital market systems.

How Do Mixed Teaching Teams Influence Learning in IT MOOCs?

The impact of mixed teaching teams on learning quality and the outcomes of diverse target groups in a massive open online learning context in the workplace is scarcely analyzed. Insights from gender studies on female role models, research on team teaching in computer science as well as digitally supported learning do not transcend these separate areas and are therefore of restricted explanatory power. Accordingly, this session will answer the research question on how male-only and mixed teaching teams influence IT MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in regard to the proportion of female learners, participation in the discussion forum, and success rates. This study will be backed by the learning data gathered in the time of running two courses about blockchain with 14,000 learners on our MOOC platform openHPI with a mixed teaching team and a male teacher. The courses are conducted entirely online and are open and free of charge. All the material provided can be accessed from any device connected to the Internet. As our MOOCs in the enterprise context address not only employees, but also partners, students and other interested (lifelong) learn-ers we will include a closer look at learners’ socio-demographic background, such as career status, highest degree, professional life, and position. Additionally, we statistically analyze accompanying survey data using research methods in social sciences. Finally, our session will highlight and discuss challenges of mixed teaching teams in IT MOOCs and possible solutions to support gender diverse online learners in the workplace.