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Dynamic multiplier effects of remittances in developing countries
Karpestam, Roy Peter David - In: Journal of Economic Studies 39 (2012) 5, pp. 512-536
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to simulate the indirect and direct effects of remittances in developing …‐run dynamic multiplier effects of hypothetical temporary changes in remittances, as well as simulates the permanent effects of … observed remittances. Findings – The results indicate positive multiplier effects in general, and they also reveal a …
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Exploring the family effect on firm performance
Mani, Yosra; Lakhal, Lassaad - In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 21 (2015) 6, pp. 898-917
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how internal social capital – as a part of the familiness resources– affects family firm performance. The social capital theory states that internal social capital within family businesses is composed of three dimensions: the structural...
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Intellectual capital and organizational ambidexterity in Chinese and Irish professional service firms
Fu, Na; Ma, Qinhai; Bosak, Janine; Flood, Patrick - In: Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and … 3 (2016) 2, pp. 94-114
Purpose – Organizational ambidexterity enables firm to simultaneously exploit existing resources and explore new resources. It is associated with high levels of organizational performance. The purpose of this paper is to identify key internal management resources which contribute to building...
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The Role of the Board and Its Interaction with the Successor’s Human Capital in the Asian Family Enterprise
Lee, Soo‐Hoon; Phan, Phillip H.; Yoshikawa, Toru - In: Multinational Business Review 16 (2008) 2, pp. 65-88
This study examined the human and social capital factors associated with higher post‐succession firm performance in family enterprises in Singapore. We also investigated the moderating influence of the board of directors in terms of its service role as stewards of the enterprise. We found that...
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The influence of board diversity in human capital and social capital in crisis
Ooi, Chai-Aun; Hooy, Chee-Wooi; Mat Som, Ahmad Puad - In: Managerial Finance 43 (2017) 6, pp. 700-719
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether board diversity in human capital and social capital effectively mitigates the negative impacts of crises on firm performance. Design/methodology/approach Cross-sectional time series data for 2001-2011 are collected from all the...
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Inclusive growth through creation of human and social capital
Dinda, Soumyananda - In: International Journal of Social Economics 41 (2014) 10, pp. 878-895
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse inclusive growth that focuses on the creation of opportunities for all. Inclusive growth allows people to contribute to and benefit from economic growth, while pro-poor growth approaches focusing on welfare of the poor only to reduce...
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Social capital and accountability in grass‐roots NGOs
Awio, Godwin; Northcott, Deryl; Lawrence, Stewart - In: Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal 24 (2011) 1, pp. 63-92
Purpose – This paper aims to examine how small, grass‐roots non‐governmental organisations (NGOs) account for their actions and expenditures and how this accountability is discharged to, and benefits, the citizens they serve. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on social...
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Toward an innovation-based perspective on company performance
Lichtenthaler, Ulrich - In: Management Decision 54 (2016) 1, pp. 66-87
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest an innovation-based perspective on company performance and develops a conceptual framework. Design/methodology/approach – This is a research paper, which builds on prior theoretical and empirical management research. Findings – The...
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Does bribery have a negative impact on firm performance? A firm-level analysis across 132 developing countries
Williams, Colin C; Martinez-Perez, Alvaro; Kedir, Abbi - In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 22 (2016) 3, pp. 398-415
Purpose – Reflecting the moral theorisation of bribery as a negative phenomenon, bribery has been widely shown to have a deleterious impact at the national level on economic development and growth. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate whether it is also the case at the firm level that...
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IT investments and product development effectiveness: Iranian SBs
Sai Hong, Tang; Ghobakhloo, Morteza - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 113 (2013) 2, pp. 265-293
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine if, and how, investments in IT at different levels can create new product development (NPD) capabilities in terms of IT leveraging competence in NPD and NPD effectiveness. The paper also investigates how Iranian small businesses (SBs) can...
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