We investigate the manifold posed question: To what extent does investment in human and social capital, besides the effect of talent, enhance entrepreneurial performance? We distinguish between three different performance measures: survival, profits, and generated employment. On the basis of the...

During the last decade, there has been wide agreement on the importance of dynamic capabilities on economic performance of firms. Simultaneously an increasing literature suggests that economic dynamics is embedded in social relations and social institutions. In this article, the determinants of...

It is said that knowing the right people is essential for one's career, which is supported in the literature on social capital. However, the empirical evidence in this field remains ambiguous, while the literature recognizes that "connections" certainly help finding any job at all, it remains...

The aim of this study is to analyze the role of organizational capacity for change as a mediator between managerial cognitive capabilities with organizational performance. Further, we investigate the moderating role of social capital on the influence of organizational capacity for change on...

Personal or private relationships between leaders of construction firms and government officials are critical to a firm’s market success because they provide access to valuable information that their competitors do not. This study was carried out to investigate the associations between social...

The impact of intellectual capital on firm performance is one of the key aspects of strategic management. This is particularly crucial for firms in the high-tech or service sectors. Intellectual capital dimensions, including human, organisational and social capital, are key to developing...