This study delves into the dynamics of green product innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) adaption, and intellectual capital, investigating their impact on the competitiveness of firms in Oman. It emphasizes the crucial role of government intervention and R&D investments in this process....

We examine whether 'pioneer' regions - early leaders in generating new ideas in emerging scientific fields - develop and maintain an innovation advantage in the same fields over time. Our analysis covers 24 disruptive technologies (e.g. AI, cloud computing) in thousands of OECD regions over 20...

Firms seeking to embed sustainability into their core business strategy face inherent tensions of managing conflicting goals of performing on economic, social, and environmental dimensions, in the short- and long-term. Hahn et al., (2014) argue that managers that view these tensions as a paradox...

The study aims to examine the relationship between R&D spending and firm performance and to test for the mediator effect of competitive advantage on the relationship between R&D spending and firm performance of private firms in Thailand. By collecting data from the sample with a questionnaire...

This study aimed to examine the influence of green techno-entrepreneurship on student business performance, with competitive advantage acting as a mediator. The research focused on university students in Riau Province, Indonesia, who are engaged in entrepreneurial activities. A purposive...

Bridal boutiques quickly became the most popular bridal business as bridal dress is considered the biggest priority for any bride. To capture this market, many locally-owned bridal boutiques were established within U.S. local communities, subsequently becoming integral to the economic fabric by...

Local affiliate companies (LACs) in the ASEAN automotive industry play an important role in corporate foresight implementation by collaborating with the principal company (PC) who deal with the local market. As the movements in the local environment become more dynamic and complex, and...

Previous studies of corporate foresight in the automotive industry mainly focused on principal companies (PCs), while studies focusing on local affiliate companies (LACs) are limited, even though LACs play an essential role in dealing with local environmental dynamism. Therefore, this study aims...

Resources act as an arm which often facilitates firm's sustainable performance in volatile business markets. Few studies have emphasized the agile operant resources that propel family-owned firm's profitability. The aim of this article is to show the concealed role of agile operant resources of...