Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors within technology‐organization‐environment (TOE) framework that affect decision adopt electronic commerce (EC) and extent EC adoption, as well adoption non‐adoption different applications small‐ medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire‐based survey was conducted collect data from 235 managers or owners manufacturing SMEs in Iran. were analyzed by employing factorial analysis relevant...

Each year, disasters (natural or man-made) cause a lot of damage and take many people's lives. In this situation, volunteers come to help. While the proper management is very effective in controlling crisis, lack can create another crisis. Therefore, we introduce model deal with volunteer assignment problem by considering two qualitative objective functions: The first one minimizing mean importance Emergency Department (ED) centers' unmet needs volunteers, second degree unsatisfied...

In this paper, the relationship between operations strategy and performance through flexibility as a moderating variable is analysed within service setting of engineering consulting firms in Spain. A framework for dimensions suggested while manufacturing are applied to considering necessary adaptations. path analysis model order enhance understanding interactions. This research proves that has significant positive direct effect on delivery performance. The fact especially relevant plays more...

In this paper, a model for determining innovation degree in service industries is presented. Such developed under the knowledge‐based theory lens. So, knowledge flows and integration capabilities of organisation’s members are considered as crucial processes to be successfully implemented. The tested sample engineering consulting firms Spain. Main results point out strong explanatory power intensity with theory‐based models. Final conclusions consider management policies main impellers innovation.

Understanding the relationships among CO2 emissions, energy consumption, and economic growth helps nations to develop sources formulate policies in order enhance sustainable development. The present research is aimed at developing a novel efficient model for analyzing amongst three aforementioned indicators G20 countries using an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) period from 1962 2016. In this regard, ANFIS has been used with prediction models real data predict emissions based on...

This paper studies the influence of firm size over degree innovation in a service sector, specifically engineering consulting and technology services Spain. A multiple regression analysis was used to test hypothesis about positive services. To avoid distortions this main relationship, three control variables were introduced (degree standardisation, customisation, number firm’s activities). Results seem indicate that size, measured by turnover, is related positively with innovation,...

Outsourcing is a widely extended practice for many industries competing at the global level. Through outsourcing, firms are able to clearly define their core field of activities while transferring non-core organizations enabled perform them with higher degrees efficiency. However, outsourcing not exempted from some risks, especially those derived process coordination, information sharing, or oportunistic behaviours. Operations flexibility can play fundamental role in moderating these risks...

Global humanitarianism is largely based on the correct management of humanitarian aid chain. Agility a concept taken from supply chain in manufacturing that has been recently applied to chains (HASC) order deliver emergency disaster relief. Different actors participate HASC (International and local NGOs, governmental institutions services, army or individual initiatives, among others) whose configurations, processes goals directly influence levels responsiveness, flexibility agility. In...

This paper analyzes the relationship between organizational learning mechanisms, normally regarded as dynamic capabilities, and operational flexibility of firm, considered an capability, within context measurement firm performance. Organizational is a process which enables to adapt changing environments, so making it easier for change established behaviour patterns routines. capability therefore directly related routines processes that underlie these routines, objective this study analyze...

Blockchain technology has the potential to drive innovations across various industries, businesses, and use cases. It is broadly recognized that innovation a vital source of competitive advantage in rapidly changing environment. High expectations surround blockchain’s for contributing sustainable economic social development. However, current blockchain projects still show high failure rates. The associated side effects such rates generate negative impact on sustainability performances as...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to increase knowledge about the four modes conversion (SECI model: Socialization, Externalization, Combination, Internalization) and their impact on flexibility distribution information performance. Design/methodology/approach Based a survey 284 Spanish firms, performs an empirical analysis using structural equation modelling. Findings results research confirm that have positive direct indirect influences in organization therefore improve company's...

This paper describes the development of a business simulation combining computer application with real experts to provide university students an immersive experience in management. It introduces methodology that involves process interaction other participants as well benefiting from valuable feedback acting economic agents. The approach has been tested, context Certificate European Law and Economics course, at University Bratislava, Slovakia during 2002/3 2003/4 academic years. Analysis was...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the influence that participation in a simulation experience based on automobile industry has entrepreneurial attitude (entrepreneurship orientation) through conflict management learning. Design/methodology/approach sample used consists 427 advanced undergraduate students majoring Business Management and Administration, Economics, Tourism Research, Marketing. data are collected by means structured questionnaire. Findings Results show increases...