Esta investigación utiliza la Teoría Basada en Recursos como base para un modelo que permite integrar las acciones organizacionales con las variables que pueden moderar, directa o…
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Propósito
Esta investigación utiliza la Teoría Basada en Recursos como base para un modelo que permite integrar las acciones organizacionales con las variables que pueden moderar, directa o indirectamente, su impacto en el alto desempeño de los clubes de fútbol.
Diseño/metodología/enfoque
Se desarrolla una contrastación empírica en tres fases. La primera fue la técnica de regresión lineal. En segundo lugar, un análisis multivariado de covarianza (MANCOVA) y el tercer procedimiento, una regresión por mínimos cuadrados en dos fases. El objetivo de usar estos dos últimos procedimientos fue evaluar el efecto conjunto de las variables independientes sobre las variables dependientes, así como los efectos de interacción entre las mismas.
Hallazgos
Se validan las relaciones, directas e indirectas, entre las variables organizacionales y decisionales previstas en el modelo. También se valida la importancia de las acciones promocionales del club, para lograr competitividad basada en su desempeño o resultados.
Limitaciones de la investigación/implicaciones
Investigaciones futuras se podrían replicar en otros países, usando muestras más grandes con técnicas estadísticas más complejas. También, se podría contrastar si las relaciones encontradas pueden variar según las culturas, o pueden usarse otras variables no contempladas en este estudio.
Implicaciones prácticas
El cuestionario usado es una fuente de información fiable para los directivos de marketing de los clubes de fútbol, puesto que las escalas pueden ser usadas como guías para evaluar y diagnosticar su potencial de competitividad basada en el desempeño.
Implicaciones sociales
Los clubes de fútbol tienen un desarrollo e impacto directo en la sociedad. Por ello, las implicancias en el club recaerán en el entorno cercano (aficionados y sociedad) a este.
Originalidad/valor
Esta investigación aporta varias contribuciones fundamentales a la literatura sobre la competitividad organizacional en el sector deportivo, con aplicación específica a los clubes de fútbol. Este es uno de los escasos estudios que muestran que la competitividad es el resultado de una dinámica motivacional y organizativa, y que el éxito de los clubes se basa en un fenómeno más complejo que solo la asistencia a los eventos. También, es una investigación en un país emergente, lo cual extiende la aplicabilidad teórica y práctica del fenómeno estudiado.
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This study investigates how integrating advanced digital technologies through organizational restructuring enhances customer-centricity and decision-making processes. The research…
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Purpose
This study investigates how integrating advanced digital technologies through organizational restructuring enhances customer-centricity and decision-making processes. The research also explores the resulting improvements in operational efficiency and organizational performance within the competitive manufacturing sector.
Design/methodology/approach
Adopting a qualitative approach, this study employs a single case study methodology to provide an in-depth analysis of a leading manufacturing company that has effectively integrated advanced digital technologies. This approach allows for a detailed, context-specific examination of the company’s strategic restructuring and its impact on enhancing dynamic capabilities.
Findings
The study reveals that organizational restructuring, when combined with the integration of advanced digital technologies, significantly enhances a firm’s ability to sense and respond to market changes, seize emerging opportunities and reconfigure resources effectively. This results in improved decision-making processes, customer-centric solutions and strengthened competitiveness. Key technologies such as digital twins, have played a pivotal role in driving these improvements.
Research limitations/implications
This study is limited by its focus on a single case study within the manufacturing industry, which may constrain the generalizability of the findings to other sectors or regions. Additionally, the integration of advanced digital technologies may encounter varying degrees of employee resistance and cultural challenges, which were not fully explored in this study. Future research should consider comparative studies across multiple industries to validate the findings and address ethical considerations associated with digital transformation and organizational restructuring.
Practical implications
The case study of Company ABC illustrates the significant benefits of integrating advanced digital technologies with organizational restructuring, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency, customer-centricity and decision-making processes. The findings provide valuable insights for similar organizations in the manufacturing sector, offering a practical roadmap for implementing digital transformation initiatives. Companies considering such transformations can leverage these best practices to achieve competitive advantages, optimize resource allocation and improve overall performance.
Social implications
Bridging the digital divide and promoting equal access to digital advancements in manufacturing are imperative for a digitally advanced and sustainable future, emphasizing the importance of fair distribution of digital benefits.
Originality/value
In an era of rapid technological advancement, the intersection of digital transformation and organizational restructuring is crucial for maintaining competitiveness. This study provides valuable insights into how these strategic initiatives can be effectively implemented in the manufacturing industry, offering a roadmap for other firms navigating similar transitions in the digital age. Its originality derived from being based on data from a globally recognized leader in the manufacturing sector.
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Rahabhi Mashapure, Brighton Nyagadza, Lovemore Chikazhe, Gideon Mazuruse and Precious Hove
The main purpose of this research is to investigate factors influencing rural women entrepreneurship development and sustainable rural livelihoods in Manicaland province of…
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Purpose
The main purpose of this research is to investigate factors influencing rural women entrepreneurship development and sustainable rural livelihoods in Manicaland province of Zimbabwe.
Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative research was conducted in Manicaland province in Zimbabwe. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from 400 women entrepreneurs in various sectors. The participants were in vegetable vending, operating clothing flea markets and cross border trading. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents. Structural equation modeling in SmartPLS version 3 was used to test the research hypotheses.
Findings
The study established that women entrepreneurship is driven by financial factors, positive environmental factors, positive psychological factors as well as positive sociological factors for a sustainable rural livelihood.
Research limitations/implications
It is clear that if the discovered challenges are not addressed, sustainability of women entrepreneurship will remain a dream.
Practical implications
The study came up with strategies for improving women entrepreneurship activities. Future research can be done in other areas of provinces to avoid generalization challenges.
Social implications
Many challenges hinder the sustainability of women entrepreneurship. Major impediments to women entrepreneurship comprises inadequate support from government schemes, patriarchal societal structure of the community, lack of relevant entrepreneurial knowledge to manage businesses, lack of collateral security to access funding, time limitation or role conflict to balance family pressures and business.
Originality/value
The study recommends proper entrepreneurship education and training, supportive government schemes and access to network affiliation/connection to sustain women entrepreneurship.