... absorptive capacity (GAC) and moderated by environmental regulation (ER), on green innovation performance (GIP) to examine the firm competitive advantage (FCA). Design/methodology/approach The paper uses partial least squares structural equation modeling and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis...

... how these ESG dimensions, ultimately, affect firms’ competitive advantage, focusing on strategic and financial performance outcomes. Design/methodology/approach The study employs a quantitative methodology based on survey data collected from SMEs in Italy. A multilevel framework distinguishes IC...

... on their role in achieving competitive advantage through effective implementation. Design/methodology/approach This research utilizes a cross-sectional quantitative approach, applying partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to data from 290 human resource (HR) professionals...

...Delci Grapégia Dal Vesco; Fernando Damke Purpose This study analyzes the effects of cooperation on the relationship between intangible capital and competitive advantages. Design/methodology/approach This study takes the case of an information technology company in a cooperative network...

...Muhammad Akram Naseem; Enrico Battisti; Antonio Salvi; Muhammad Ishfaq Ahmad Purpose This study examines the relationship between green intellectual capital (GIC) and competitive advantage (CA) and proposes the moderating role of corporate philanthropy types (cash, in-kind and both) during...

...Majid Mohammad Shafiee Purpose Looking for ways to gain competitive advantage (CA) is one of the most challenging issues for today's businesses. Although previous research considered several aspects in this regard, the literature has largely overlooked the process of gaining CA via strategic...

... of this study are important for the managers of manufacturing SMEs and policymakers to mitigate environmental destruction and achieve sustainable development through green intellectual capital. Green intellectual capital Green innovation adoption Environmental protection Competitive advantage SMEs...

... outsource the IT function? (General Manager from 2012 Focus Group). © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Social capital Competitive advantage Relationship capital Many organizations tend to evaluate, reward or even outsource the IT function solely on the basis of its perceived...

...Olunifesi Adekunle Suraj; Nick Bontis Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess how telecommunications companies in Nigeria leverage intellectual capital as a strategic resource for creating competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach A previously published research instrument...

... correspond with the results of the EU project that determined competitive advantages of B&H by Michael Porter's methodology. Results of this research raise the possibility of further testing of the author's methodology, called the measurement of intellectual capital in export performance (MICEP...

...Nixon Kamukama; Augustine Ahiauzu; Joseph M. Ntayi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating effect of competitive advantage in the relationship between intellectual capital and financial performance in Uganda's microfinance institutions. The major aim is to establish the role...

... as suggestions about future research directions. Phil Hancock can be contacted at: phancock@biz.uwa.edu.au © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Intellectual capital Measurement Competitive advantage Intellectual capital (IC) is the subject of increasing research by both academics...

...Fernando E. García‐Muiña; Eva Pelechano‐Barahona Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effectiveness of legal protection mechanisms to sustain competitive advantage and appropriate technological intellectual capital, taking into account its degree of complexity. Design/methodology...

...Teresita Arenas; Leonardo Lavanderos Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the epistemological foundations associated with the concept of IC. Different researchers on intellectual capital (IC) agree on the issue that at present, knowledge generates sustainable competitive advantage...

...Riccardo Silvi; Suresh Cuganesan Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop and apply a framework that examines the effectiveness and efficiency of managing knowledge in organizations for competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach Reviews knowledge management and strategic cost...

...Gregorio Martín‐de‐Castro; José Emilio Navas‐López; Pedro López‐Sáez; Elsa Alama‐Salazar Purpose The elements that constitute the organizational capital or capital of the firm, namely its culture, structure, organizational learning, can be a source of competitive advantage. This paper...

...Hai Ming Chen; Ku Jun Lin The purpose of this research is to deal with the human capital disclosure issue of present accounting systems. Many companies nowadays derive their competitive advantages mainly from human capital. However, under generally accepted accounting principles, all human‐related...

... and information systems have provided new evidence on the importance of intangibles for the development and enhancement of sustainable competitive advantages. A review of the business cases available leads to the conclusion that investing in intangibles pays off. Knowledge management does not seem...

...Ahmed Bounfour Over the last five years several frameworks have been suggested for the development of corporate' competitive advantage, on the basis of their intangible resources. These frameworks are mainly managerially oriented; they require the design of a set of metrics dealing...

...P.N. SubbaNarasimha Sustained competitive advantage has become problematic because of turbulent environments. Thus, a strategist’s theory of the firm ought to focus on a theory of sustained competitive advantage. Clarifies the concept of turbulent environment faced by modern organizations. Argues...