Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance SMEs sense and seize digitally enabled growth opportunities as well start a project-based learning process transform the organization in order remain competitive turbulent environments. Design/methodology/approach proposed framework nurtured from dynamic capabilities approach digital transformation studies mitigates shortcomings existing frameworks on IT-enabled business transformation. A pilot study has also been carried out for...

Purpose The aim of this paper is to test empirically the degree influence different knowledge‐sharing mechanisms on innovation capability firms, as well analyse relevance each dimension value creation. Additionally, role technology intensity a moderator variable aforementioned relationships examined. Design/methodology/approach An ad hoc questionnaire was designed and addressed CEOs companies making up target population research (Spanish manufacturing firms with more than 50 employees...

Despite the increasing interest in emotions at work, there is still a need for more research that focus on antecedents of organizational change contexts. Moreover, literature subject considers leadership and trust to be fundamental when dealing with processes. Taking into account both ideas, it proposed here authentic (AL) perception can influence followers’ during change. To test these hypotheses, we gathered analyzed experience 102 Spanish human resource managers using structural equation...

Purpose The aim of this paper is to empirically test the degree influence different knowledge sharing mechanisms (ICT‐based, personal interaction‐based, and embedded in management processes) on innovation capability (both ideation project management), as well each first‐level capacity company performance. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was designed addressed CEOs companies making up target population (Spanish Colombian medium‐high high technology firms with more than 50...

This paper examines how country environment shapes the relationship between firm intellectual capital and its innovation performance. Using survey data from 649 firms in Finland, Spain Russia complemented by archival IMD World Competitiveness Ranking data, we find that when is characterised greater availability of skilled labour a stronger appropriability regime, firm's human structural have lower impact on The effect relational does not depend these contextual variables. study enriches...

The most pressing environmental challenges of our society require radical solutions that would redesign the ways we produce, deliver, and consume goods services. However, little is known about what actually drives development eco-innovations. This paper explores concept Open Eco-innovation (OEI), an innovation model leverages external knowledge, resources, partnerships to enhance internal eco-innovation. Based on sample 2 934 Spanish firms from a mixed variety industries, demonstrate open...

Abstract The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact different organizational enablers – i.e. ‘structural capital’ on ideation stage innovation processes from an ‘intellectual (IC) perspective. Considering company size as one most relevant contingent variables regards conditions, moderator role variable also examined. To gather information about under study, a questionnaire has been designed and addressed CEOs set 142 Spanish manufacturing firms with more than 50 employees which carry out...

In today’s economy, innovation is considered to be one of the main driving forces behind business competitiveness, if not most relevant one. Traditionally, study has been addressed from different perspectives. Recently, literature on knowledge management and intellectual capital provided new insights. Considering this, aim this paper analyze impact organizational conditions – i.e. “structural capital” capability performance, an “intellectual (IC) perspective. As regards capability, two...

Understanding technical knowledge acquisition modes in organic farming (i.e., how farmers learn about the means and methods underpinning practice of agriculture) such learning subsequent affect environmental sustainability constitutes a necessary condition to develop more sustainable type agriculture. Using survey data from 358 organically certified Spanish farms, this paper analyzes role educational research institutions, advisory organizations, sectoral organizations when it comes...

Abstract This article revisits the dilemma between sustainability orientation and a firm's growth along stages of entrepreneurial process. We draw upon recent research on sustainable entrepreneurship to determine whether ventures can pursue objectives still grow in terms turnover employment. Based data 2 370 firms, we conclude that relationship venture's is not straightforward. The results show stage life cycle matters only introduction mature process (rather than during early stage)...

Purpose Following the contextual approach to intellectual capital, this study analyzed specific types of external relational capital that foster product/service, process and managerial innovativeness in organic farming as key drivers sustainable food production. Design/methodology/approach Survey data from 358 organically certified Spanish farmers were using structural equation modeling based on partial least squares. A total three models, one for each type innovativeness, developed analyze...

Abstract The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact different organizational enablers – i.e. ‘structural capital’ on ideation stage innovation processes from an ‘intellectual (IC) perspective. Considering company size as one most relevant contingent variables regards conditions, moderator role variable also examined. To gather information about under study, a questionnaire has been designed and addressed CEOs set 142 Spanish manufacturing firms with more than 50 employees which carry out...

Purpose At a time when many companies in the Spanish and Basque manufacturing industries are attempting to embark on delocation movements (also commonplace other countries), increase innovatory capacity is becoming an essential element counteracting such downsizing that these involve. The study presented here seeks measure explicit emphasis given by from Region (Spain) field of innovation, degree adaptation their management context features middle‐up‐down model as put forward Nonaka et al....

Purpose – This research aims to measure the extent manufacturing companies from Basque region (Spain), which place a greater emphasis on innovation, have adapted their management context in accordance with middle‐up‐down model put forward by Nonaka and Takeuchi et al. The study explores whether degree of adoption aforementioned is influenced contingency factors such as company size or technological level.

DATA REPORT article Front. Psychol., 28 January 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.587949

Purpose The aim of this paper is to provide a practical experience in leading Spanish engineering company order promote people‐focused knowledge management and socialization collective learning processes within the firm. Design/methodology/approach From an epistemological perspective, survey assumes phenomenological approach, aimed at achieving holistic understanding interpretation organizational processes. evidence‐collection sources have been documents open‐ended interviews. Findings case...

In this article, we develop and test a model that relates change management's justifications for organizational to learning. The main argument is as follows: by justifying in specific ways, managers instigate thought processes generate new insights recipients (cognitive learning). Also, provision of affects motivation, which turn hypothesized foster hypotheses are tested using multi-organization, multichange dataset from sample Norwegian work organizations. Empirically, distinction made...

This study examines the level of firm-specific intellectual capital (IC) and then goes on to find out whether there are differences across national industry contexts in this regard. The focuses firms two European countries, Finland Spain, low- high-tech sectors. Utilising survey data, we analysed six different categories with multiple-item scales, tested for their reliability validity, compared means IC between high- low-tech Spain. findings show that is sufficiently similar while sector...

Digital transformation is one of the main challenges that SMEs face nowadays.Nevertheless, to a great extent, they lack necessary capacities and skills introduce apply technologies can support digitalization.As design science approach, researchers from different European countries have carried out collaborative research project VOIL collect scientifically develop resources tools in building digital skills.In context this project, tool developed assess maturity SMEs.Moreover, learning journey...

Purpose The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between organizational learning capacity manufacturing companies in Spanish Basque Region and their management systems. Design/methodology/approach To end, an ad hoc questionnaire was devised addressed Chief Executive Officers a representative sample 200 from all sectors Country. Findings results obtained show that characteristics system company (the strategy formulation process design) do not condition level can be attained...

This study examines the level of firm-specific intellectual capital (IC) and then goes on to find out whether there are differences across national industry contexts in this regard. The focuses firms two European countries, Finland Spain, low- high-tech sectors. Utilising survey data, we analysed six different categories with multiple-item scales, tested for their reliability validity, compared means IC between high- low-tech Spain. findings show that is sufficiently similar while sector...