Influence Of Strategic Orientation Research Articles

Influence Of Strategic Orientation on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya: Case of Study Family Bank Limited

Influence Of Strategic Orientation on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya: Case of Study Family Bank Limited

Facilitating Servitization in Manufacturing Firms: The Influence of Strategic Orientation

Servitization has significant implications for the sustainable development of manufacturing, the economy, and the environment. However, it does not always produce returns as the firms expect, which may discourage them from engaging in this transition. In this study, we examine the facilitating effects of two dimensions of strategic orientation (i.e., technology and market orientation) on two types of servitization (i.e., basic and advanced service provision), and further investigate the performance impacts of these servitization types contingent on firm size. By conducting an empirical study, using survey data comprising 210 samples, we confirm that both technology and market orientation are positively related to basic and advanced service provision. Moreover, while they have equal effects on basic services, market orientation is more important than technology orientation for providing advanced services. We also find that, for basic services, these two strategic orientations function independently, whereas they reinforce each other in the provision of advanced services. Finally, the relationship between servitization and firm performance is contingent on the size of the firm. Our results show that small firms can benefit from providing basic services, rather than advanced services, while only advanced services can improve the performance of large firms further.

The influence of strategic orientation on co-creation in smart city projects: enjoy the benefits of collaboration

Based on Stewardship Theory, it is posited that commercial organizations, governments, and citizens would all benefit the co-creation in Smart City Projects. To obtain valuable insights, a qualitative research study was conducted on Dutch smart city projects. Fifteen cities responded to the invitation to participate. By mutual agreement, twelve projects were selected since they met the requirements for the research. Fourteen smart city professionals completed a questionnaire and were interviewed. The acquired data were analysed by the template analysis method. The results of this study contribute to the theory of the strategic orientation of organizations and the theory of co-creation. We found that the goal orientation and motivation of individuals were critical, and therefore these aspects were included in this research. As such, we would encourage managerial practices to analyse the impact of the strategic orientation of all actors. Once the challenges in multiparty co-creation are overcome, the effectiveness of creating solutions for societal challenges will improve. This will foster and improve the liveability of cities for residents and speed progress on various societal aspects.

The influence of strategic orientation on new product development: mediating role innovation, knowledge management and organisational capabilities: an empirical investigation

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of strategic orientation on new product development focusing on mediating role of manufacturing innovation, knowledge management and organisational capabilities using path analysis. For this purpose, 138 ceramic tile experts participated in the study. They responded to strategic orientation, manufacturing innovation, knowledge management, organisational capabilities and new product development inventories. Path analysis showed that strategic orientation had a positive significant effect on knowledge management, organisational capabilities and manufacturing innovation. Knowledge management had a positive significant effect on organisational capabilities, new product development and manufacturing innovation. Organisational capabilities and manufacturing innovation had a positive significant effect on new product development. Strategic orientation had a positive significant effect on new product development through knowledge management, organisational capabilities and manufacturing innovation. Overall, findings emphasised the role of strategic orientation, manufacturing innovation, knowledge management and organisational capabilities on new product development.

The influence of strategic orientation on new product development: mediating role innovation, knowledge management and organisational capabilities: an empirical investigation

The influence of strategic orientation on new product development: mediating role innovation, knowledge management and organisational capabilities: an empirical investigation

The Influence of Strategic Orientation and Absorptive Capabilityon Value Creation of Courier Service Industry in Indonesia

Objective - Explore the data and information on strategic orientation and absorptive capability on value creation of courier service industry in Indonesia. Methodology/Technique - The nature of this research is descriptive and verification. The unit of analysis is the courier service industry, and a sample of 50 courier service companies operates in various regions in Indonesia. The time horizon is cross-sectional, where the research is done at a certain time. Primary data were collected by a questionnaire and interviews with companies execute vies and stakeholders. The analysis is done by using the model verification Partial Least Square (PLS). Findings - Strategic Orientation and Absorptive Capability simultaneouslyinfluence Value Creation. Strategic Orientation has a greater influence than Absorptive Capability on Value Creation. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords : Strategic Orientation, Absorptive Capability, Value Creation

Influence of Strategic Orientation on SMEs Access to Finance in Nigeria

The paper examined the influence of EO, MO, LO, and TO on SMEs financial capital accessibility in Nigeria. The purpose of this paper is to establish the role of firm strategic orientation in helping SMEs improve their financial access. A total of 362 questionnaires from SMEs in North Western Nigeria were used in this study. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the study hypotheses. Using SmartPLS 3.0 the findings indicates that strategic orientations are important drivers of firm success to finance. The result further suggests that SMEs who configured and utilized their strategic activities are more likely to get more cash flow, profit and retained earnings and will obtain a loan from external sources. To get an adequate financial capital SMEs need to improve their marketing activities, learn more from their experience and environment and lastly produce product with high technological improvement. At the same time they should avoid too much emphasis on taking risky business decision and investments.

Responses to adversarial situations and collective intelligence

AbstractResponses to threat and adversity, including responses to terrorist threats, are becoming an important influence on social behavior in an increasing number of settings. This paper considers the influence of strategic orientation on the responses individuals and groups may exhibit in adversarial situations, and the consequences of these responses for organizational and societal functioning and collective intelligence. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.