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Publication date: 13 December 2022

Wei Li, Hewen Ming and Jianmin Song

Although the published studies have noted that ambidextrous marketing capabilities (AMCs) could improve firm performance, they seem to ignore the differences between mature…

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Purpose

Although the published studies have noted that ambidextrous marketing capabilities (AMCs) could improve firm performance, they seem to ignore the differences between mature corporations and new ventures (NVs). Generally, it is impossible for NVs to simultaneously possess two types of marketing capabilities such as marketing exploitation and marketing exploration. They have to make a trade-off between the present market and the future market. This paper seeks to investigate the causal relationship between AMCs (exploitation-dominated AMCs and exploration-dominated AMCs) and entrepreneurial performance in the context of NVs. Furthermore, this paper attempts to explore the internal interaction of entrepreneurial orientation and the external interaction of competitive intensity.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper develops a theoretical framework according to configuration theory and investigates the causal relationship between AMCs (exploration-dominated AMCs and exploitation-dominated AMCs) and entrepreneurial performance as well as the moderating roles played by entrepreneurial orientation and competitive intensity based on the survey data collected from 257 Chinese NVs.

Findings

The results show that both the exploration-dominated AMCs and the exploitation-dominated AMCs have significant positive effects on entrepreneurial performance. However, the moderating roles played by entrepreneurial orientation and competitive intensity in the causal relationships are different and complicated. Specifically, entrepreneurial orientation negatively moderates the relationship between exploitation-dominated AMCs and entrepreneurial performance and positively moderates the relationship between exploration-dominated AMCs and entrepreneurial performance; competitive intensity positively moderates the relationship between exploitation-dominated AMCs and entrepreneurial performance and negatively moderates the relationship between exploration-dominated AMCs and entrepreneurial performance.

Originality/value

This paper plays a pioneering role in enriching the theoretical connotation of AMCs, improving the theoretical framework of AMCs and expanding the theoretical application of AMCs by analyzing and confirming the causal relationships between AMCs and entrepreneurial performance in the context of NVs, which is different from the previous studies. In addition, this paper also makes a valuable contribution to management practices, such as leading NVs, to match different types of AMCs with internal and external conditions for improving entrepreneurial performance.

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European Journal of Innovation Management, vol. 27 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1460-1060

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Publication date: 13 September 2022

Jianmin Song, Shouxun Wen, Qingzhong Ren and Lu Zhang

Although knowledge has become a decisive factor in the development of firms, there has been no detailed investigation into how start-ups acquire external knowledge. In order to…

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Although knowledge has become a decisive factor in the development of firms, there has been no detailed investigation into how start-ups acquire external knowledge. In order to narrow the research gap, this paper attempts to explore the mechanism of acquiring external knowledge in start-ups from the perspective of “environment–[sic.] structure” interaction.

Design/methodology/approach

This research develops a conceptual model regarding improvisation as an independent variable, strategic flexibility as a mediator, knowledge acquisition as the dependent variable and environmental mutation as a moderator between improvisation and strategic flexibility. Furthermore, this study collects the survey data from 277 firms and uses structural equation modeling (SEM) to empirically test the model and hypotheses.

Findings

The results show that creativity-bricolage and spontaneity-persistence have significantly positive effects on both capability flexibility and coordination flexibility. However, the positive effects of pressure-stress on capability flexibility and coordination flexibility are not supported. Meanwhile, the mediating roles of capability flexibility and coordination flexibility are supported. Finally, environmental mutation only positively moderates the relationship between creativity-bricolage and capability flexibility.

Originality/value

Improvisation can be seen as a core antecedent for start-ups to acquire external knowledge in environmental mutation. More specifically, the significant mediator is strategic flexibility to promote the relationship between improvisation and knowledge acquisition. The findings provide practical inspiration for start-ups to effectively utilize improvisation in emergencies.

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Management Decision, vol. 60 no. 11
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0025-1747

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Publication date: 6 June 2022

Qinghua Xia, Yi Xie, Shuchuan Hu and Jianmin Song

Under extensive pressure from normal market competition, frequent technological change and extreme exogenous shock, firms are facing severe challenge nowadays. How to withstand…

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Under extensive pressure from normal market competition, frequent technological change and extreme exogenous shock, firms are facing severe challenge nowadays. How to withstand discontinuous crises and respond to normal risks through improving resilience (RE) is an important question worth researching. Thus, drawing on the strategic entrepreneurship theory, the purpose of this study is exploring the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and RE, and combining digitization to discuss the role of digital business capability (DBC), digital business model innovation (DBMI) and environmental hostility (EH).

Design/methodology/approach

Based on survey data from 203 Chinese firms, using the methods of linear regression and bootstrap to test our hypothesis. Furthermore, fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (FsQCA) is used to identify previously unknown combinations which lead to strong/weak RE in digital context.

Findings

First, EO positively influenced DBC and RE. Second, DBMI promoted RE, DBC and DBMI served as sequential mediators that linked EO and RE. Third, EH positively moderated the effects of EO on RE. Further the study revealed that different configuration of DBMI and dimensions of EO and DBC can explain RE.

Originality/value

The study explains mechanism of RE from perspective of digitization. The conclusion is good for further consolidating strategic entrepreneurship theory, and providing a new frame for firms to build the ability of antifragile.

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European Journal of Innovation Management, vol. 27 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1460-1060

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Publication date: 10 April 2009

Jin Chen and Jing Guo

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The Electronic Library, vol. 27 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-0473

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Publication date: 3 April 2017

Ge Xu, Xiangnan Feng, Yiwei Li, Xiaohong Chen and Jianmin Jia

This study aims to investigate the effects of environmental risk perception on the evaluation of socioeconomic development and subjective well-being in China.

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Purpose

This study aims to investigate the effects of environmental risk perception on the evaluation of socioeconomic development and subjective well-being in China.

Design/methodology/approach

A questionnaire survey was conducted, and data were collected from 408 participants of four major universities and government organizations in Changsha, China. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the collected data and to test the hypotheses with regard to the relationship among latent variables. Bayesian method was used as the statistical inference procedure.

Findings

Results show that environmental risk perception has a direct negative influence on perceived socioeconomic development and on subjective total well-being (i.e. both hedonic and eudaimonic well-being). The perceived socioeconomic development has a direct positive effect on the subjective total well-being; thus, it plays a partial mediation role between environmental risk perception and subjective total well-being.

Research limitations/implications

Findings suggest that the environment protection act of the government and their contribution to socioeconomic development will significantly affect the total well-being of people. The empirical analysis is based on survey data; thus, this study may suffer the common problems of questionnaire survey.

Social implications

Promoting pro-environment and health behaviors is important in developing a happy society.

Originality/value

This study demonstrates a significant negative effect of environmental risk perception on the total well-being of people according to SEM approach. This study determines two independent paths for government and policy makers to increase the total well-being of people in China, namely, increasing socioeconomic value to people and controlling and reducing environmental threats.

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Chinese Management Studies, vol. 11 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1750-614X

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Publication date: 16 August 2021

Mengxi Yang, Wansi Chen, Qingyu Zhou, Baiyin Yang and Cheng Xu

China after 1949, especially since entering the 21st century, significant progress has been made in leadership research under Chinese context. However, so far there has been no…

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China after 1949, especially since entering the 21st century, significant progress has been made in leadership research under Chinese context. However, so far there has been no systematic review and prospect of China's leadership research in the past 70 years. Therefore, with the help of scientific visualization software Citespace, this paper analyzes the research papers on leadership in the context of China from the top international journals of management science and applied psychology (1949–2018), supplemented and verified the previous research conclusions based on qualitative review, and quantitatively demonstrated the research evolution of leadership field.

Design Methodology Approach

Using a scientific visualization tool CiteSpace and 145 international leadership works, which were published in 64 top international journals and collected from the Web of Science database, and 852 domestic works which were published in 28 top domestic journals and collected from the CNKI database from 1949 to 2018, we draws keyword co-occurrence knowledge graph and keyword strategy map to visualize the landscape and evolution of leadership research and analyze the hot topics and research trends in the field of leadership.

Findings

The research found that: (1) Before 2002, there were only 7 articles published in 64 international top journal, mainly focusing on Western leadership theories such as transformational, cross-cultural comparison and the adaptability in Chinese context; (2) From 2003 to 2012, scholars had begun to introduce mainstream quantitative research paradigm in international academic community; (3) From 2013 to 2018, researches tended to be synchronized, with 461 and 99 papers published respectively. How emerging leaderships (such as ethical leadership) affect on various emerging outcome variables (such as creativity, voice behavior, unethical pro-organizational behavior etc.) is hot topic for future research.

Originality Value

Different from the previous qualitative reviews on organizational culture research, this paper, for the first time, uses bibliometric research methods to systematically analyze the evolution path of leadership research during the 70 years of China(1949–2018, and puts forward the future research prospects.

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Nankai Business Review International, vol. 13 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-8749

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Publication date: 15 November 2018

Yi-Ming Wei and Hua Liao

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Energy Economics
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ISBN: 978-1-78756-780-1

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Publication date: 5 September 2018

Octaviano Rojas Luiz, Fernando Bernardi de Souza, João Victor Rojas Luiz and Daniel Jugend

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the state of the art in Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), outlining the CCPM literature to date, in an effort to guide future…

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The purpose of this paper is to analyze the state of the art in Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), outlining the CCPM literature to date, in an effort to guide future studies.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is based on a bibliometric analysis using Scopus and Web of Science databases. The authors identified the principal journals, articles and authors regarding the research theme, as well as the authors elaborated co-citation and co-occurrence network maps to support the analysis.

Findings

The authors described five co-citation clusters: Fundamentals of Critical Chain, Scheduling, Operations Research, Multi-project and Network, and General Project Management. The most frequently occurring keywords were: “project management,” “critical chain,” “scheduling” and “theory of constraints.” Observing the distribution, the expression “project management” occupied a central position, connecting two other clusters, represented by the keywords “scheduling” and “critical chain.” The authors proposed an evolutive framework for the CCPM state of the art in three stages, according to the most frequent topics identified: Conceptual, Deepening of Applications and Methodological Maturity.

Originality/value

This research adopts a systematic approach based on bibliometric tools, which allows a more rigorous organization of the literature. Co-citation and keyword co-occurrence maps provide evidence of how the main themes in CCPM relate. Besides, the presented historical framework allows new research in CCPM to be directed to the most recent topics of interest that have gaps to be explored.

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International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, vol. 12 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1753-8378

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Publication date: 16 January 2025

Chenli Yan and Derek D. Wang

Amid the pressing global need for sustainable development and environmental protection, exploring effective pathways to foster green innovation has become crucial. This study aims…

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Purpose

Amid the pressing global need for sustainable development and environmental protection, exploring effective pathways to foster green innovation has become crucial. This study aims to examine the impact of digitalization on green innovation by analyzing its interactions with micro and macro factors.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper adopts a multi-level perspective (MLP) with a multi-agent framework to study how different factors impact green innovation efficiency. This paper uses fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) on 30 Chinese provinces from 2012 to 2021 to identify key conditions and pathways for green innovation efficiency.

Findings

The findings reveal that digitalization alone does not constitute a necessary condition for green innovation. Rather, digitalization needs to be configured with other factors to form dynamic causal paths. In 2012–2016, a single path type (digitalization coupled with regional innovation and marketization) exists. In 2017–2021, two causal path types [digitalization and foreign direct investment (FDI), digitalization and regional innovation] emerge.

Research limitations/implications

The study has three theoretical contributions. First, while previous research studies often focus on single factors, the study examines the complexity of green innovation from a configurational perspective. Using the fsQCA method, this paper explores complex interactions and asymmetric causal relationships among multi-level factors. Second, this paper presents a novel theoretical framework that integrates the MLP framework with the multi-agent framework, facilitating a multi-dimensional analysis of green innovation. This synthesis elucidates the complex network of relationships, interactions and dependencies that propel green innovation. Third, responding to the call in international dynamic QCA research, this paper uses the multi-period QCA method. This allows for a detailed stage-by-stage comparative analysis, elucidating green innovation paths and revealing evolutionary trends of “configurational diversity” and “factor concentration.” This research offers practical insights for policymakers and stakeholders to develop more effective, tailored strategies for promoting green innovation.

Practical implications

Digitalization alone cannot fully drive green innovation; it must be combined with factors such as marketization, regional innovation and FDI. To achieve this, promote market-oriented reforms to enhance market mechanisms and encourage participation in green innovation projects through incentives. Increase investment in regional innovation, establish platforms for resource sharing and technological exchange and support cooperation between local governments and businesses. Additionally, it attracts FDI by creating favorable policies and a conducive business environment. Adapting policies to evolving conditions is crucial. Regularly assess and update policies to ensure their effectiveness and relevance in the face of changing technological and market landscapes. Optimize approval processes, reduce bureaucratic hurdles and improve policy implementation efficiency. Regions should also tailor strategies to their specific needs: those with high digitalization but lacking FDI should focus on building a robust research and development (R&D) personnel base, while regions with high FDI but insufficient local talent should attract skilled professionals through talent attraction programs and partnerships with international universities. Continuously adapting strategies ensures that regions can effectively drive sustainable development and green innovation.

Social implications

The research advances the understanding of green innovation by examining multi-level configuration effects, introducing an integrated framework and conducting stage-by-stage comparative analysis. These contributions collectively enhance the theoretical foundation and practical applicability of promoting green innovation in an increasingly digitalized world.

Originality/value

This study offers invaluable theoretical insights and practical pathways for policymakers and decision-makers, providing tailored strategies to promote green innovation. By understanding the complex interactions between digitalization and other factors, decision-makers can better leverage digitalization for sustainable development and environmental protection.

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Chinese Management Studies, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1750-614X

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Publication date: 26 July 2011

Xiaoping Qiu, Gangqiao Shi, Changlin Song and Yang Xu

This paper aims to discuss in detail a feasible realization method of workflow engine for enterprise information management on the basis of database technology.

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Purpose

This paper aims to discuss in detail a feasible realization method of workflow engine for enterprise information management on the basis of database technology.

Design/methodology/approach

Under the guidance of workflow management coalition (WfMC), the data model of the workflow engine is first presented based on the given process model, in which the attributes of process, activity and its relationships with role, application, workflow relation data and transfer condition are marked out. Then the basic control principles of the workflow engine are designed based on the necessary tables of process instances and activity instances, in which the control method of process instance and activity instance are discussed in detail including the creation, startup, management or status evolvement of the instance.

Findings

In the research, the workflow engine is successfully programmed as this realization method on the development platform of SQL server 2000 and Visual Studio 2005 and the results show the effectiveness of the workflow engine for inventory information management.

Originality/value

The paper gives a feasible realization method for business process management in enterprises using the advanced workflow technology, which can assign flexibility to the information management and improve the whole performance of an enterprise while facing changing market requirements.

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Journal of Enterprise Information Management, vol. 24 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1741-0398

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