Development Of Technological Capabilities Research Articles

Development Strategies for Service-based Human Resources Business in Digital Age: The Case of Leadership Factory

Abstract: This research mainly takes the leadership factory as an example and, through analysis, points out the future development path for service human resources business. During the COVID-19 period, the development of the human resources industry was hindered, as reflected in the development of products, markets, and human resources itself. Service human resources companies have seized the most important product demand during COVID-19 and completed product changes. However, with the end of the epidemic era, market saturation also means that products need to be updated and iterated accordingly. Market diversity, uncertainty, and the development of the times have brought difficulties and risks to enterprises. Therefore, companies need to gain a foothold in the new era market. This study found that companies can specify their future development plans through five aspects: digital technology, diversification, professional capabilities, market penetration, and sustainable development capabilities. This research conference provides ideas for the future development of most service-type human resources business.

Which innovation capabilities are relevant for technological and non-technological innovation? Implications for manufacturing firms' financial performance

PurposeThis paper investigates which innovation capabilities are more important for driving technological and non-technological innovations and which of the two innovation types has the greatest impact on the financial performance of manufacturing companies.Design/methodology/approachBased on a theoretical model of four innovation capabilities – two technological: Technology Development Capability and Operations Capability, and two non-technological: Management Capability and Transaction Capability – a database of 1,331 Brazilian manufacturing companies was analyzed through partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM).FindingsThe results indicate that technological capabilities (Technology Development and Operations) have a greater impact on technological innovation. However, both technological capabilities also affect non-technological innovation, with the Technology Development Capability being the most influential in this relationship. Results also indicate that non-technological capabilities (Management and Transaction) have a greater impact on non-technological innovation. Nevertheless, both non-technological capabilities also impact technological innovation, especially the Transaction Capability, which is the most influential in this relationship. Furthermore, it was identified that non-technological innovation has a more significant impact on financial performance than technological innovation, presenting a novel finding to the field of innovation in manufacturing.Originality/valueThis manuscript refutes prior discussions and opens new possibilities for the interconnection of dynamic and ordinary innovation capabilities in two different arrangements, each aimed at improving a specific type of innovation. A theoretical framework is proposed to highlight that, depending on the innovation type focused on, ordinary innovation capabilities can be more relevant than dynamic ones for innovation in the manufacturing sector. From these theoretical advancements, practitioners can understand that investments in non-technological resources, skills and routines can also boost technological innovation, as well as sales, profit and market share growth.

The impact of R&D organizational structure on developing technological capabilities and the moderation of R&D slack

PurposeDeveloping technological capabilities to enhance innovation performance is essential for firms to respond to external changes and competition. Based on the effect of organizational structure on organizational capability development, this study assesses whether a specific R&D organizational structure design can be used to develop different technological capabilities.Design/methodology/approachCombining organizational theory and the resource-based view as an integrated view, we propose several contrasting hypotheses to show the effects of three general R&D organizational structure designs (centralized, decentralized, and hybrid) on developing exploitative and explorative capabilities. We propose R&D slack as a moderator. 82 Taiwanese listed manufacturing firms were selected. Data on the firms' annual reports and their patent applications to the Taiwan Patent Office from 2005 to 2017 were collected.FindingsFirms’ adoption of centralized and decentralized R&D structures has a significant positive effect on developing exploitative capability and an opposite effect on developing explorative capability. A high or low R&D slack can moderate the impact of R&D organizational structure on non-routine capability development.Research limitations/implicationsThis study concludes that R&D organizational structure affects the development of different technological capabilities and that the effect of R&D organizational structure on the development of technological capabilities can be changed under the moderation of R&D slack, which means that the possibility of developing different technological capabilities under the same organizational structure will increase.Practical implicationsThe top manager should consider the relationship between R&D structure design and technological capability development to manage the R&D routines to influence the generation of technological capabilities. Also, they must utilize the provision of R&D slack to modulate technological capability development.Originality/valueThis study reexamines the relationship between organizational structure and capability development. It shows that organizational structure can shape unique technological capabilities and that firms may be able to change structural elements through slack resources, enabling ambidexterity or dynamic capability development without organizational change.

Green dynamic capability and green product innovation for sustainable development: Role of green operations, green transaction, and green technology development capabilities

Green dynamic capability and green product innovation for sustainable development: Role of green operations, green transaction, and green technology development capabilities

Impact of the Information System and Emotional Intelligence on Corporate Social Responsibility in the Criminal Justice Modules of Piura, 2023

The research on the information system and emotional intelligence in the corporate social responsibility of criminal justice modules in Piura 2023 analyses how the information system and emotional intelligence influence corporate social responsibility. The study, of a quantitative and explanatory nature, was carried out with a sample of 100 collaborators of the Criminal Justice Modules of Piura. Using questionnaires and ordinal logistic regression analysis, it was found that both emotional intelligence and an effective information system are essential to improve corporate social responsibility in these modules. The research concludes that the development of emotional and technological capabilities is crucial to foster a more responsible and effective organizational environment.

Examining the relationship between organizational capabilities and business sustainability among start-ups: a dynamic capability view

PurposeStart-ups require a competitive advantage to integrate sustainable practices and develop organizational capabilities to thrive in dynamic business environments. However, implementation of these practices presents several ethical challenges. This study aims to quantify the influence of organizational capabilities (information technology capabilities and organizational virtues) on start-ups' competitive advantage and readiness to implement environmental, social and governance practices.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a survey design, and data were collected from 320 start-up founders and/or managers in India. The data were analyzed using Smart PLS 4.0.FindingsThe findings suggest that organizational capabilities, including information technology capabilities and organizational virtues, play an important role in enhancing start-ups' competitive advantage and readiness to implement sustainable practices. Dynamic capability mediates these relationships, while entrepreneurial orientation moderates the relationship between organizational virtues and dynamic capability.Practical implicationsThis study has significant implications for organizations implementing sustainable business practices through the development and nurturance of organizational virtues and information technology capabilities. The study is also useful for leaders, managers and entrepreneurs in training and development, managing tradeoffs and maintaining important organizational capabilities to establish a balance between people’s concerns, the environment and profits.Originality/valueFew studies have examined the role of organizational capabilities, sustainable business practices and competitive advantage in the context of start-ups. This study contributes to the literature on sustainable entrepreneurship and organizational capabilities.

Research on Supplier Selection of Pharmaceutical Enterprises under the Dual Carbon Target

With the proposal of national carbon peak and carbon neutrality targets, green supply chain management has become one of the important means of reducing carbon emissions. Based on elaborating on the connotation of new quality productivity, this article analyzes the supplier selection problem of pharmaceutical enterprises under the dual carbon target. A pharmaceutical supplier evaluation index system has been established from five aspects related to low-carbon and environmental protection, including technological innovation, research and development capabilities, digitization, intelligent production, environmental protection technology, and so on, with five primary indicators and 18 secondary indicators. Secondly, a game theory combination weighting method combining the G1 method and entropy weight method is used to determine the weights of indicators. A pharmaceutical supplier evaluation model is established by combining the matter element extension model. A company is used as an example to evaluate its 8 candidate suppliers and select the best supplier. Finally, corresponding measures are proposed to promote the healthy and sustainable development of pharmaceutical enterprises.

Proposed Strategic Framework for Specialized Police Training Program towards Enhancing Police Performance in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Police is currently experiencing severe decline in officer performance Thus, reviewing the police training programme has been viewed as urgent and deemed necessary to enhance the performance. This study presents a strategic framework that highlights the vitality of specialized training programs to enhance police performance in Abu Dhabi. The results may help to affirm relationship between specialist training program, human technology capability development, and police officers’ performance. The strategic framework may be instrumental to Abu Dhabi Police Department to prepare their police force with specialized training programs and human technology capacity.

The coevolution of corporate capabilities in intellectual property management and technological innovation

PurposeIn this study, we investigate how capability in managing intellectual property may be treated as a type of “dynamic capability,” and we seek to understand how, when it is linked to the new technology development capability of a complex technological organization, these two types of dynamic capabilities may coevolve.Design/methodology/approachWe conducted a longitudinal empirical case study of Airbus, incorporating an abductive research methodology that required investigating theory and empirical data concurrently and iteratively. The data, ranging over a period of two decades from 2000 to 2021, was collected from four different sources, including interviews, internal company documents, publicly available information and patent data.FindingsOur main findings are that the capabilities and roles of the Intellectual Property function in Airbus and their interaction with the company's Technology function have indeed influenced the overall innovation strategy of the organization, and that three coevolutionary phases may be identified in the interactive development of the two functions.Research limitations/implicationsOur investigation into how new technology development and intellectual property (IP) management capabilities coevolve within complex technological organizations, exemplified by Airbus, provides significant theoretical and practical implications. Theoretically, it enhances understanding of capability co-development dynamics in complex organizations, particularly in strategic IP management. Practically, it suggests aligning IP strategy with overall corporate objectives and optimizing organizational structures to promote collaboration and efficiency across IP and technology teams. This alignment may foster innovation, maximize the value of intellectual assets and strengthen collaborations, positioning organizations for long-term success in competitive landscapes.Originality/valueThis study makes a fresh contribution to the innovation studies literature by showing how if intellectual property management is treated as a core function of a complex technological organization – rather than simply as a vehicle for protecting new inventions and products after the fact or simply as a constituent part of the organization's legal function – it may contribute proactively to the organization's technological innovation performance. We also address the current gap in the academic literature for a clear understanding of the processes by which different function-specific dynamic capabilities may coevolve in a complex organization operating as part of a dynamic and complex adaptive system.

Impact of Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Capabilities, Digital Innovation, IT Flexibility on Firm Performance in Saudi Arabia Islamic Bank

This study delves into the impact of technological advancements on firm performance within the Islamic banking sector in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the roles of Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, Cloud Computing Capabilities (CCC), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. It explores how these technological dimensions influence operational efficiency, customer engagement, and competitive positioning, thereby affecting overall firm performance. The research further investigates the mediating role of digital innovation in translating technological capabilities into performance outcomes and examines the moderating effects of digital capabilities and IT flexibility on this relationship. Through empirical analysis, the study demonstrates that IoT, CCC, and AI capabilities are crucial drivers of firm performance, offering significant opportunities for process optimization, service innovation, and market differentiation. Digital innovation is identified as a key mediator that enables Islamic banks to harness the full potential of these technologies, suggesting that the strategic integration of digital innovation practices is vital for realizing performance gains. Additionally, the findings highlight the importance of robust digital capabilities and a flexible IT infrastructure in maximizing the benefits of technological advancements, underscoring their role in facilitating adaptation to technological changes and fostering a culture of continuous innovation. The study contributes to the literature on technology management and banking performance by providing insights into the strategic value of technological capabilities and digital innovation within the Islamic banking context. It offers practical implications for banking executives and policymakers in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach that encompasses technological adoption, innovation management, and capability development to achieve enhanced firm performance in the digital era.

The Importance of Responsible Electronic Waste Treatment for Sustainability

Waste production is experiencing a significant increase in correlation with the growth of the human population and industrial activities. The kind of waste that is expanding at a rapid rate is known as "e-waste," which stands for electronic waste. In the context of electronic waste, the term refers to the waste produced during the disposal of electronic devices and any other components utilized in making or operating these devices. In the same way that different types of waste occur, electronic waste pollutes the environment and the human population. Electronic waste seriously threatens ecosystems and human health if not properly disposed of. The quantity of e-waste generated on a global scale is increasing continuously due to the short lifetime of electronic devices and the fast advancement of technology. Developing sustainable treatment methods for electronic waste is critical to address this issue. Valuable materials are utilized to fabricate electronic devices to enhance their functionality, longevity, conductivity, and efficacy. To mitigate pollution, recycling electronic waste is an absolute necessity due to the factors above. Although this fact remains true, numerous organizations exhibit reluctance towards recycling their electronic devices due to apprehensions regarding the potential exposure of sensitive information. Conversely, secure data deletion is now a reality due to the continuous development of technological capabilities.

From currents to controversies: Unveiling performances of and perceptions on China's investments in the Philippine grid

The electrical grid system is a technology and a complex amalgamation of various factors, including geography, relationships, institutions, and socio-political-economic influences. Although China's involvement in international grids has primarily been analysed from the political economy perspective, little attention has been given to its impact on the electricity systems of host countries and how it affects their performance. This article addresses this gap by combining insights from international relations, political economy, and electricity systems transitions to analyse databases, news accounts and interview data on the performance and perceptions of energy actors regarding China's involvement in the Philippine electricity grid. Dissatisfaction with delays in project implementations, declining contributions to the development of in-house technological capabilities of the national grid company and transmission lines, diversification of local economic elites and oligarchs, and a lack of transparency have intensified mutual distrust between the Chinese grid company and prominent energy actors in the Philippines and failed to mitigate national security concerns. Our findings imply that changes in the constellation of local energy actors amid the electricity sector reform and integration of renewable energy in grids affect the role of the grid and justification for international grid investors. The perception of unsatisfactory performances raises concerns about national security during the worsening of bilateral relations.

The impact of Euro 4 automobile emission regulations on the development of technological capabilities in ASEAN countries

This research evaluates strategies aimed at lowering automobile emissions in the automobile industries of 4 ASEAN countries- Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, with an emphasis on the Philippines’s implementation of Euro 4 gas emission standards. Regulations based on vehicle technology are critical in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, restrictions vary based on each country's level of economic development, policy, and technological foundation. Using the example of Euro 4 car emission rules, this research studied the implementation process and strategies of each ASEAN nation. It then examines the responsibilities of the government, foreign automakers, and local suppliers in the Philippines. The findings indicate that the strategies of car manufacturers have had a favorable influence on the technological capabilities of local suppliers.

Revolutionizing the circular economy through new technologies: A new era of sustainable progress

Nowadays the pace of production and consumption is reaching environmentally unsustainable levels. In this regard, the great technological advances developed in recent years are postulated as a source of opportunities to boost the circular economy and sustainable development. This wide range of possibilities offered by new technologies to create a more sustainable reality has aroused the curiosity and interest of the academic world, especially in recent years. The main objective of this research is to reveal the main challenges and opportunities that arise when incorporating new technologies to the objectives of the circular economy. Regarding to the methodology, this study has been partially supported using bibliometric techniques. The results highlight the transformative role of new technologies, especially blockchain and artificial intelligence, in advancing the circular economy, with particular emphasis on the community and technology integration, ethical considerations, technological synergies, sustainable business models, and the burgeoning bioeconomy. We conclude that new technologies promise enhanced resource efficiency, optimized supply chains, innovative business models, and improved product lifecycle management, offering profound economic and environmental benefits while fostering sustainable consumption and collaborative innovation. However, these opportunities also represent the main challenges to address, such as integrating advanced production methods, ensuring supply chain transparency, overcoming the skill gap, avoiding data centralization, and adapting regulatory frameworks to foster equitable and sustainable growth. These are some of the most important areas for further research, especially those related to the development of employees' technological capabilities and the adaptation of regulatory frameworks, as they are understudied research gaps.

Analysis of spatial patterns of technological innovation capability based on patent data in Jiangsu province, China

Innovation is the main driver of regional economic development. Exploring the spatial patterns of regional innovation can elucidate the regional differences in innovation development. Nearly all the researches on spatial patterns of innovation take the administrative divisions of provinces, cities and counties as spatial units, and portray the spatial patterns of regional innovation from the macroscopic overall, but lack the spatial patterns within the regions. This paper employed patents of Jiangsu province, China in 2019 as a sample, divided the spatial units based on geographic coordinates of patent data, calculated the technological innovation capability index of within the spatial units, overcoming the drawbacks of the research method that fails to reveal the internal pattern of cities by using provinces, cities and counties as the research scale, and analysed the spatial patterns of technological innovation capability in Jiangsu province by using spatial autocorrelation analysis and standard deviation ellipse. The results show that: (1) In terms of distribution, the spatial pattern of technological innovation capability in Jiangsu province is obviously “one core and one belt” in southern Jiangsu, with Nanjing as the core and Suzhou, Wuxi and Changzhou as a southeast-northwest belt of high innovation capacity, while multi-point scattered in northern Jiangsu. (2) From the perspective of aggregation mode, each city has the largest number of H-H agglomeration units, relatively presenting a zonal distribution in the Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou area and Nanjing, and less distribution in other places. (3) Industrially speaking, the development of technological innovation capability of the secondary industry in many cities is better and centralized, while secondary and tertiary industries move hand in hand around the city centre in Nanjing, and the tertiary industry dominates comparably in Suzhou and Wuxi.

혁신 클러스터의 창업 지원 정책과 스타트업 성과와의 관계

This study is based on a regional innovation system theory based on Path Dependence Theory and Michael Porter's Cluster Space Theory. Path Dependence Theory explains that innovation clusters benefit from special access, relationships, better information, stronger incentives, and productivity gains that are difficult to connect at a distance (David, 1985; Arthur, 1989, Porter, 1998). Thus, the creation of clusters based on spatial concentration contributes to the creation of external economies through the specialisation of firms, the enhancement of inter-firm communication, and the 'sharing of factors of production' such as human resources and support institutions.
 In order to demonstrate this in a small-scale innovation cluster, this study uses a structural equation model to examine the effects of existing support policies and cluster agglomeration on business performance using 230 representatives of startups operating in the Songdo cluster in Incheon. The results show that the cluster's support system for investment, commercialisation and technology activation positively affects organisational member capabilities and technology development capabilities, but it fails to demonstrate the impact of public programme policies, funding and investment policies on firm profitability through organisational capabilities. This is because, due to the nature of start-ups, organisational capabilities do not immediately translate into firm profitability. Typical commercialisation support programmes often expect sales or hiring of employees in a short period of time, and the findings of this study suggest that this aspect needs to be further examined. On the other hand, the relationship between technology development capacity and profitability of public programme policies and technology development capacity and profitability of technology development policies was statistically significant, confirming their effectiveness. This suggests that there is a need for policy development that focuses on technology development capabilities rather than programmes that address the business pain points of entrepreneurs, such as training and mentoring. Therefore, innovation cluster policies should be conducted from a more long-term perspective, and only if policies for technology revitalisation are prepared in a timely manner will it be possible to achieve the goal of economic growth through startup revitalisation.

The effects of Demand-side policy on firm innovation: The Mediating role of R&D activities

Today, innovation is seen as the engine of economic growth. As a result, governments foster innovation activities in both the public and private sectors by using policy tools such as measures, regulations, and incentives. There are two main approaches in government innovation policy: supply-side policy and demand-side policy. Supply-side policy instruments primarily stimulate technological development and diffuse innovation capabilities. On the other hand, demand-side policy supports specific demand and minimizes technological and trade uncertainty at all stages of production. Moreover, a demand-driven procurement policy is one of the main drivers of high-tech industries. At the same time, in line with the growing importance of the knowledge economy and societal concepts, knowledge or technology has become the major determinant of innovation. In this way, companies are encouraged to undertake research and development activities in order to create innovation and advance their technologies. Moreover, the government’s support for investing in research and development (R&D) activities has become an effective solution for the firm’s innovation outputs. These R&D activities are of particular importance in transition and catch-up economies such as the Czech Republic. Therefore, this article aims to analyze the impact of demand-driven policy on business innovation through R&D activities in the Czech Republic. Data from the Community Innovation Survey and partial least squares structural equation modelling are used to achieve the purpose of this article. Our findings show that demand-driven policy (procurement for innovation) significantly and positively affects firm product and process innovation through R&D activities. The findings of our research also have practical implications for firms and policymakers in the Czech Republic. These results could also apply to Central and Eastern Europe, where we can observe similar characteristics of firms, for instance, because of their innovation performance.

A Historical Approach on the Opportunity to Acquire Technology Development Capability in Turkish Automobile Industry

A Historical Approach on the Opportunity to Acquire Technology Development Capability in Turkish Automobile Industry

Patterns of technological capability development in Iran's steel industry: An analysis based on windows of opportunity for technological learning

The concept of windows of opportunity is more focused on innovation development. Nevertheless, for accumulating capabilities and reduce gap with the advanced world, latecomers should use these windows of opportunity and technological learning strategies simultaneously. Based on this concept, Iran's steel can achieve innovation in some processes and there for, reviewing the experience of this industry can have lessons learned for other mineral industries as well. Using the mixed method (Case study and Multicriteria decision-making model), this research has tried to investigate and explain the opportunities for technological learning in institutional, demand, and technology dimensions. The Results showed that the government uses planning, investment, financing mechanisms, public procurement, and empowerment policies that open windows of opportunity to firms for learning technology and enhancing innovation capabilities. On the other hand, enhancing absorptive capacity through learning by doing, emergence and development of technical-engineering companies, suppliers of equipment and parts abilities, and Innovation through R&D efforts, buying technology licenses, join manufacturing the equipment with MNCs and suppliers were the most import of windows for technological learning. Result of the DEMATEL technique, not only describe the interrelationship between all windows of opportunity, but also it shows that smart and open relationship with the world which affects by sanctions is the most influential factor for technological learning.

Social, environmental, and economic dimensions of innovation capabilities: Theorizing from sustainable business

AbstractAlthough innovation capabilities are essential to increase companies' success and innovative performance, they are still underexplored regarding sustainability. This paper aims to analyze how Technology Development, Operations, Management, and Transaction innovation capabilities are interrelated with sustainable companies' social, environmental, and economic sustainability. We performed a multi‐case study comprising sustainable small enterprises from four industries: sustainable fashion, sustainable hosting, shared furniture, and renewable energy. From the results, we propose that each innovation capability has three dimensions: social, environmental, and economic. Each dimension has a set of components that can differ across capabilities. We then develop a conceptual scheme, a new theoretical lens that intertwines the literature on innovation capabilities and sustainability. We propose the concepts of Sustainable Technology Development Capability, Sustainable Operations Capability, Sustainable Management Capability, and Sustainable Transaction Capability. Our findings can assist sustainable businesses to improve, and traditional companies to build, sustainable innovation capabilities.