Purpose Based on an efficiency analysis of the Global Entrepreneurship Index (GEI), purpose was to demonstrate that Key Performance Indicators’ leads a misinterpretation dynamics National Systems (NSEs). This might hamper formulation sound initiatives in other economies, with relevant implications for developing countries. Design/methodology/approach study categorized GEI indicators into output and input indicators. Following this procedure, each dimension analyzed separately then compared...

The objective of this study was to analyze the Brazilian entrepreneurial ecosystem in light National System Entrepreneurship - NSE theory, through implementation Global Index methodology GEI. indicates that Brazil has low quality average institutional interaction. However, social context is main bottleneck national ecosystem. Differences between performance framework and factors promote entrepreneurship socioeconomic impact. results article show presents internationalization companies,...

Purpose This paper aims to address which resources provided by an entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) are necessary for deep technology entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a novel approach known as condition analysis (NCA) data on EEs and deep-tech startups from 132 countries, collected in global innovation index Crunchbase sets. NCA makes it possible identify whether resource is that enables Findings Necessary conditions related political business environment;...

Abstract Public procurement plays a key role both in the proper functioning of public administration and realization broader policy objectives. This article aims to present methodology assess Brazilian market based on government statistics, as well reflect potential for development country. The found that comprised an average 13.8% Brazil's gross domestic product during 2006−2012. is comparable typical Organisation Economic Co‐operation Development ( OECD ) These findings imply great Brazil...

Purpose This study aims to identify necessary conditions for innovative entrepreneurship in cities and determine similarities entrepreneurial configurations among them. Design/methodology/approach The authors assessed the various levels of output categorized based on similar patterns by applying condition analysis (NCA) cluster a sample comprised 101 from index, representing diverse range urban environments Brazil. A comprehensive data set, including both traditional indicators official...

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become known as one of the alternatives for increasing effectiveness border controls. Excessive controls and lack cooperation can hinder trade in global operations. On other hand, Trade Facilitation (TF) is a response to observed growth international supply chain operations over last few years. Since TF involves relationship between public private agents, solutions within field fall into these types partnerships. However, simply establishing relation...

Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) are crucial in sustainable development. To this end, they must infuse sustainability into all their endeavors. This study aims to delve the unique vertically integrated project (VIP), a project-based learning approach and its impact on students’ skills surrounding community. Design/methodology/approach The research design was collaborative, reflecting spirit of VIP. Step 1 involved an action approach, where students instructors worked closely with...

Entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) are receiving greater attention both in the academic world and field of government action. Recently, many studies have used a configuration perspective analysis EEs. However, these not specifically addressed whether different EE configurations can produce similar outputs; that is, they do properly explore concept equifinality. Our main purpose was to fill this theoretical empirical gap by exploring demonstrating patterns performance EEs (e.g., configurations)...

This research examines whether trade facilitation (TF) measures may contribute to a loss of customs control or revenue. A survey was conducted collect TF practices in the context worldwide. Responses were obtained from key stakeholders 40 countries. We then information related tax revenues generated by Customs. The results reveal there is no direct relationship between likelihood observing and extent which government depends on revenue result identified this that it possible implement...

The paper addresses the building of innovation management capabilities at firm level in emerging economies by investigating adoption practices Brazilian manufacturing firms. Innovation this encompass strategy design, processes and tools networking practices. investigates how subsidiaries multinational corporations which carry out R&D activities compare to firms controlled nationals terms diffusion In order investigate empirically these issues, a survey an intentional sample 65 was carried...

This paper analyses the role of user-supplier relationships in innovation dynamics Oil and Gas (O&G) industry, from an analysis supported by R&D patent application data. points to some recent interesting phenomena O&G sector, such as: (i) remarkable advancement two Chinese oil companies; (ii) significant growth companies' technological engagement exploration production (E&P) 2000s; (iii) non-negligible increase patents for renewable energy. Moreover, working with gas chain complete, we show...

This paper sets out to understand the use of public procurement as a policy instrument for catching up. Brazil and China, who have explicitly linked innovation, are used empirical cases. We review their respective institutional settings, approaches, micro-level processes related innovation (PPI). discovered that they share similarities concerning issues encountered during PPI implementation. Although both countries made some achievements in promoting through procurement, this highlights...

This research seeks to enrich the existing theories by analyzing what are barriers affecting export process of small and medium-sized non-tech companies in emerging markets, while simultaneously examining relationship between internal external this context. Non-tech characterized little knowledge limited resources. How could kind company reach global market? What hinder exporting most? A confirmatory factor analysis was carried out, validated model based on 71 responses obtained adjusted a...

A aquisição de insumos produtivos no mercado internacional é prática corrente em cadeias suprimentos globais, com as operações logísticas incluindo atividades importação e exportação. Assim, a aduana um elo que deve ser considerado na gestão global suprimentos. Tais são normalmente complexas, uma vez estão sujeitas requisitos aduaneiros diferenciados por país. Neste contexto, brasileira posicionada como baixa competitividade vários rankings produzidos organismos internacionais. São escassos...

Este estudo buscou analisar a influência dos fatores socioeconômicos na motivação para o empreendedorismo social. Foram estudados 192 estudantes de administração três Instituições Ensino Superior (IES), sendo duas delas públicas e outra privada. A coleta dados envolveu um questionário com perguntas fechadas determinação do perfil socioeconômico escala Likert análise interesse em Após numérica das respostas aplicação método regressão linear, pode-se comprovar que os pertencimento à IES da...

Muitos estudos cujo tema é a MPEBT se apoiam em diferentes critérios de seleção. Esse procedimento tem mostrado insatisfatório dificultando comparação entre os resultados das pesquisas. Contribuindo com essa problemática, o objetivo do presente artigo propor um novo método para selecionar MPEBT. Na medida que cresce interesse pesquisa pela tornando-se clara necessidade ter critério possa servir base pesquisas futuras. A metodologia abrangeu revisão da literatura, definição variáveis...

Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) is a model for multidisciplinary, team-based, project-based undergraduate research, and it has been implemented at 42 colleges universities around the world. This paper describes VIP programs four South American institutions, profiles one team from each, identifies themes across programs. The will be of interest to faculty administrators interested in incorporating scaling multidisciplinary projects their curricula.

Purpose: we aim is to present a learning approach for students work on hands-on project that may be applied different contexts. This experience relates an initiative foster entrepreneurial education embedded in economic sustainability based the best local practices (highest-ranked municipalities) find and analyze solve complex problems business environment. Design/Methodology/Approach: our collaborate with policymakers at municipal level via research-based called Vertically Integrated...

This paper aimed to analyze how higher education institutions contribute the creation of technology-based firms. The research method was that multiple cases, represented by two universities and five firms in Belo Horizonte. We selected businesses had as founders students or former researched universities. results showed have robust structures programs, but still act a little internally integrated way. In addition, entrepreneurs do not identify contribution their university entrepreneurial...