In this study, the significance of using Porter's generic strategies in firms that operate in competitive environments is investigated. The aim is to indicate the effects of Porter's generic strategies (low-cost strategy, differentiation strategy, and focus strategy) on firm performance. The...

In this study, the significance of using Porter's generic strategies in firms that operate in competitive environments is investigated. The aim is to indicate the effects of Porter's generic strategies (low-cost strategy, differentiation strategy, and focus strategy) on firm performance. The...

Considering pursuing the differentiation strategy makes enable the organization to earn its success and to create, capture and sustain economic value. Despite this importance, it is relatively absentminded in empirical studies at the conceptual level. In response to this gap, the purpose of this...

Research suggests that new information technologies can improve the functionality of business processes, leading to improved firm profitability. However, new technologies are not equal in their contributions to a company’s bottom line. Further, there is some debate as to whether early adopters...

Firms have been investing millions of dollars on information technology (IT) in their manufacturing plants. However, the research literature is unclear about the extent and scope of the impact of IT use on plant operations. This study examines the impact of IT use on the structure, practices,...

This study analyses the use of non-financial performance measures by companies committed to the TQM philosophy, and if this use translates to improved business performance. The research was conducted among companies in the Spanish furniture industry. Analysing the results showed that the...

This study argues theoretical framework for strategic human resource management (SHRM), and implementation of SHRM in firms. HRM field is related to skill development and performance improvement. So, theoretical framework of SHRM is established by performance and skills. HR systems improve...

Total Quality Management is the ever emerging technique in Operations Management to ensure and manage the quality. This study is conducted to find out the awareness of total quality management among the employees and management. The study is conducted in the manufacturing sector of Nagpur City....

Purpose: This study sought to determine the influence of strategic physical resources on performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Kenya. Anchored on the Resource Based View (RBV) theory the study adopted positivism research philosophy descriptive and causal-effect research...

This study investigated the effect of total quality management factors on firm's operational performance in Korea. We used a regression linear analysis to conduct this research study. The samples used to conduct this analysis were selected form World Bank's Business Environment and Enterprise...