This study examines the differences in strategies and activities pursued by a sample of more-successful and less-successful group of growing small-and medium-sized enterprises. Amongst other matters, it examines different functional strategies--the importance of management, human resource...

The paper explores the current changes in the global strategy of the elite of the international oil companies, the so-called supermajors, within the context of the potential business model innovation. The work aims to make two main contributions. First, by analyzing recent shifts in the world...

Objective – This paper identifies entrepreneurial competencies and the outcomes measured as innovative behaviour demonstrated by academic librarians.Methodology/Technique – We sought through interviews the interpretation and viewpoints of the academic librarians which we consider vital data...

En palabras de Porter, “la competitividad de una nación depende de la capacidad de su industria para innovar y mejorar. Las empresas consiguen ventajas competitivas mediante innovaciones”. Por tanto, hay que competir en innovación, hay que invertir en I+D; pero esto debe asumirse en la...

This paper synthesizes five determinants of innovation and productivity of a nation. They are namely: (1) human resources and their characteristics, (2) natural and physical resources and their characteristics, (3) systems and strategies and their characteristics, (4) interactions and...

This paper reviews the main contributions of organisational innovation in the literature towards bringing a sustainable organisation and development. The review basically illustrates four main interrelated concepts: organisational innovation, organisational performance, sustainable organisation...

This article demonstrates how various concepts derived from marketing and behavioral economics can be useful to accountants and others whose advice is sought on the setting of prices. In particular, it shows that a one-price policy may not always be ideal. Using price as a strategic tool can...

One of the most important skills to possess in the global Internet Age is creativity. People who are creative and innovative will be of great value to any organization that employs them. Moreover, creativity is a valuable skill to have if one wishes to be an entrepreneur. This paper demonstrates...

The extant literature acknowledges the role of overseas subsidiaries in the growth and development of multinational companies (MNCs). Such subsidiaries are viewed as critical players in the innovation process at MNCs. Although this topic has gained importance, it remains largely under-researched...