... on configuration theory to investigate marketing analytics use in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach This research employs a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis using data collected from a survey of 187 managers in UK SMEs. Findings The key findings show that (1...

... to him believe that he should use the technology; and facilitating conditions refer to the degree to which the individual believes that technical infrastructure exists to help him if he needs it. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Small to medium-sized enterprises Employees...

...Irina Purcarea; Maria del Mar Benavides Espinosa; Andreea Apetrei Purpose The paper aims to look at small to medium‐sized enterprises' (SMEs') approach to learning and innovation. Design/methodology/approach The first research direction focuses on the internal and external sources for learning...

... ; Easterby‐Smith and Prieto, 2008), we suggest that organizational learning capability is a precursor to design management capability. Organizational learning capability Product innovation Design management Dynamic capability Small to medium‐sized enterprises Innovation Italy Spain Design...

... focus. Thus, this study addresses calls in the business and entrepreneurship literatures to more fully understand how SMEs can capture value from their customer and entrepreneurial orientations. Research has long recognized entrepreneurial small‐to‐medium sized enterprises (SMEs) as a major engine...

... development Entrepreneurialism Women Small to medium‐sized enterprises The questionnaire had three key sections: 1. Profile of the entrepreneur (age, years of business experience, qualifications, family history of enterprise). 2. Profile of the entrepreneur's business (annual sales...

... jobs. Small to medium‐sized enterprises Entrepreneurs Motivation (psychology) Entrepreneurial orientation Development Income Spain Even so, it is well known that not all productive investments contribute towards the improvement of the economic competitiveness of a region with the same...

... the chances of demise in such younger firms. Design/methodology/approach The authors have built a longitudinal sample of more than 1,140 micro, small and medium‐sized enterprises that have grown at exceptionally high rates for at least five years at the earlier stages of their life‐cycle, and even from...

... is known about how such antecedents affect the shaping of innovation ambidexterity in small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) and how these innovations go on to shape firm performance. This paper aims to examine internal and external antecedents of SMEs' innovation ambidexterity outcomes. Design...

... at: juan.cegarra@upct.es © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Unlearning context Organizational performance Exploration and exploitation of knowledge Small to medium‐sized enterprises In order to build good relationships with customers, firms need both to explore and import knowledge...

...Erwin Rausch; Rob J.G. Jansen; Petru L. Curşeu; Patrick A.M. Vermeulen; Jac L.A. Geurts; Petra Gibcus Purpose This paper aims to examine the role of social capital as a strategic decision aid in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in different service sectors. Design/methodology/approach...

...Domingo Ribeiro Soriano; Marta Peris‐Ortiz; Kun‐Huang Huarng; Tiffany Hui‐Kuang Yu Purpose By using three key factors – namely, funding, stakeholders, and legitimacy – this study seeks to analyse the successful entrepreneurial experiences of a non‐profit small to medium‐sized enterprise...

...David Lamond; Rocky Dwyer; Ya Fen Tseng; Yen‐Chun Jim Wu; Wen‐Hsiung Wu; Chun‐Yu Chen Purpose This study aims to investigate CSR‐related practices implemented by small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), including their distinct opinions on CSR education. Design/methodology/approach...

...G.D. Sardana; Tojo Thatchenkery; Kalinga Jagoda; Bharat Maheshwari; Robert Lonseth Purpose This paper aims to explore and illustrate the technology transfer (TT) experiences of a small to medium‐sized enterprise (SME), Rayton Packaging, using the stage‐gate approach to TT as an inquiry lens...

... to understand the other, and this facilitates assimilation and synthesis of recognised knowledge into the long‐term memory. Byung Il Park can be contacted at: leedspark@ks.ac.kr © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Small to medium‐sized enterprises Compatibility methods South Korea Joint...

... to the future development of this line of research, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria. Therefore, the study is of significant value to practitioners and scholars alike. Africa Exports Strategic choices Nigeria Small to medium‐sized enterprises Market orientation John Okpara...

...Rocky Dwyer; David Lamond; Ki‐Hoon Lee Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and investigate the process of green management adoption in small and medium‐sized enterprises. Design/methodology/approach The study used the qualitative methods of case study, in‐depth interviews...

...Rajesh K. Pillania; Rajesh K. Pillania Purpose New knowledge creation has gained currency in the global knowledge economy. It is important not only for big firms, but for small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) also. Indian automotive components sector is one of the fastest growing sectors...

... informants) indicate their perceptions of how innovative the new product under analysis is, thus being in line with prior studies (e.g. Danneels and Kleinschmidt, 2001 ; De Brentani, 2001). Product innovation Small to medium‐sized enterprises Greece Classification schemes A large body...

... process output. Rational model of decision‐making. Decision making Strategic leadership Small to medium‐sized enterprises The recent years have witnessed rapid changes in information technology, the New World economic order, the coming of the new regional power and many others...