... and conditions that are involved. The mediating role of natural competences is a major focus, particularly the effect of their simultaneous development on economic performance. Design/methodology/approach The authors use structural equation modeling on a sample of 188 companies from the food-processing...

... is to empirically explore the influence of support from LPOs on entrepreneurship business success among the BoP segment through entrepreneurial competencies. Design/methodology/approach – The paper follows a quantitative research approach. Data were collected from a sample of 134 BoP entrepreneurs...

...Domingo Ribeiro Soriano; Luis E. Vila; Pedro J. Perez; Francisco G. Morillas Purpose This paper aims to analyze the production function nexus between higher education practice and the development of innovation‐related competencies by university graduates in Spain. The research hypothesis...

...Taekyung Park; Jaehoon Rhee Purpose This study aims to investigate the antecedents of knowledge competency and international performance in South Korean born globals, with particular focus on the moderating effects of the absorptive capacity. Design/methodology/approach Building on previous...

...Tsau‐Tang Yang; Ci‐Rong Li Purpose This paper aims to extend research on exploration and exploitation by investigating the effects of competence exploration and exploitation on new product development outcomes in China. Premised from the perspective of environment‐performance relationship...

...Peter A. Murray; Jawad Syed; Zeynep Roberts Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand why structures of learning underpin the creation of competencies that allow firms to compete more successfully in dynamic markets. The paper seeks to challenge the idea that, in the absence of learning...

... theory of the firm. Findings The “knowledge web” is seen as a partial framework, capturing from a strategic perspective how both specific and organisational knowledge build the competences necessary for the value‐creating activities of the firm. Practical implications The paper provides...

...Abby Ghobadian; Nicholas O'Regan; Howard Thomas; David Gallear; Urban Ljungquist Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline a model that is conceptually and empirically applicable by practitioners in contexts extending beyond mere core competence identification. Design/methodology/approach...

... hierarchy. Findings The study finds that strategic management of the organisation should consider the long‐term strategy as well as the short‐term capability. Important to this are core capabilities and core competences, cross‐functional management, and top executive audits, which, when managed properly...

.../value The paper bridges highly theoretical questions with practical considerations. Taïeb Hafsi can be contacted at: taieb.hafsi@hec.ca © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Competences Competitive advantage Organizational development Strategic management's fundamental issue...

... literature and then establishes that knowledge translation can be seen as an organisation wide capability. The implication of this is that the activities underpinning this capability can be actively managed and improved. Competences Knowledge management Innovation A pre‐requisite...

... traps. These are the distinctive competencies trap, the power trap, and the success trap (Levinthal and March, 1993). The distinctive competencies trap arises as a result of the self reinforcing nature of experiential learning – that is to say – successful learning leads to an increasing focus...

...M.L. Emiliani Discusses how competency models are used with the intent to improve managers’ leadership skills. Determines that competency models will not result in any substantive changes in behaviors because they fail to address managers’ fundamental beliefs about the practice of business. A new...

... to restore business viability. In this article, we review ten companies that experienced at least one episode of a successful transformation. From cross‐case analysis we identify five competencies that appear to be common to successful transformations. We outline how organisations faced...

... effectively. This can only be achieved successfully if trainers are aware of the competencies and skills needed to undertake the facilitation process. Explores the facilitation process and presents both the general and specific competencies that are essential for facilitation. General competencies are those...

... and observation into logical theories (abstract conceptualisation). 4. 4 The ability to use theories to make plans and implement action (active experimentation) (Kolb, 1984). Organizational learning Learning cycle Competences This article explores several new learning concepts...

... marketing departments (Stokes, 1995). © MCB UP Limited 2001 Entrepreneurialism Marketing Networking Competences The marketing/entrepreneurship interface has developed a substantial body of literature over the last decade. Marketing has much to offer the study of entrepreneurship...

... of the organization’s life cycle to the next. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Competences Leadership Management Theory and practice suggest that competition is a battle of competencies ‐ giving firms with strong, multiple competencies a competitive advantage (Prahalad and Hamel, 1990). International strategic...

... and diversity is not. This paper uses these often paradoxical issues to examine the complexity of strategy and explain why the search for winning strategic positions comprises a series of inter‐dependent choices. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Competences Conglomerates Implementation Organizational change...

...Phil Eyre; Clive Smallman Having noted the importance of small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, this paper describes the derivation of a competence list for the development of Euromanagement in SMEs. The potential of the model is illustrated with reference to two small scale surveys...