Entrepreneurial strategic posture and learning effort in international ventures: The moderating roles of operational flexibilities

Drawing from the attention-based view, this article extends the study of international entrepreneurship by investigating how the contribution of international ventures’ entrepreneurial strategic posture to their actual learning efforts in foreign markets depends on various flexibilities that underlie their operations. The results from a sample of international Chinese ventures indicate that an entrepreneurial strategic posture enhances international learning effort more to the extent that the ventures possess greater cognitive and political flexibilities. Somewhat paradoxically, greater structural flexibility impedes the translation of an entrepreneurial strategic posture into international learning effort. The findings have important implications for the growing body of research that adopts an international new venture perspective.     

企业不同发展阶段的财务战略和人力资源战略

发展战略是企业管理和内部控制的最高目标.企业发展阶段的不同,由于所处的内外环境有别,制定的具体发展战略也应有所不同.财务战略与人力资源战略是企业发展战略的一部分,本文就根据企业不同发展阶段的各自特征,从这两方面阐述企业的发展战略.     

The evolution of strategic asset-seeking acquisitions by emerging market multinationals

We study the extent to which emerging market multinational enterprises (EMNEs) engage in strategic asset-seeking acquisitions in advanced countries in relation to the strength of their home- and host-country national innovation system (NIS). We suggest that early acquisitions by EMNEs were used to compensate for the EMNEs relatively weak home NIS, and targeted weaker host NIS to limit the cognitive gap EMNEs would need to address. Instead, more recent acquisitions by EMNEs are supported by a stronger home NIS, and target firms in stronger host NIS. We also propose that acquisitions by high-tech (versus non-high-tech) EMNEs need a stronger home NIS due to the technological complexity of the industry, and are limited when the complexity of a stronger host NIS adds to the industry context. We find support for most of our arguments on 179 acquisitions in the Triad by Brazilian, Russian, Indian and Chinese multinationals.     

Large established firms entry into franchising: an exploratory investigation of strategic and operational issues

Although franchising is traditionally associated with newly emerging businesses which need to finance growth, this marketing technique is being increasingly utilized by large established firms as a method of business development. This article analyses the business objectives which led a sample of such firms in the UK to introduce franchising as a means of channel management. The modes of franchising-including the master franchise-selected by these firms as well as their operational and organizational experiences are investigated. In particular, there is an examination of the major managerial/cultural issues which these firms encountered in trying to reconcile the decentralized organization and operating methods implicit in the franchising concept with the centralized decision making and organization of a corporate concern. The implications for management of this dichotomy are explored.     

An empirically based operational definition of strategic purchasing

To develop an empirically based operational definition of strategic purchasing, a definition was first developed from the current literature. The definition was tested by first developing a model based on the current literature in the strategic management and strategic purchasing literature. The model resulted in four hypotheses. To test the hypotheses, survey responses from 739 firms were analyzed. Each of the following factors were positively related to the level of strategic purchasing as defined from the literature: status of the purchasing function; purchasing knowledge and skills; purchasing's willingness to take risks, and; purchasing resources. Therefore, it was concluded that the definition was valid and could include the four underlying characteristics.     

人力资源战略管理在现代企业管理中的相互关系及其应用

人力资源在现代企业整个资源架构中处于越来越活跃的状态,人力资源与创造力正在成为价值创造之源,在企业成长中的贡献越来越突出,因此人力资源管理自然成了现代企业管理的焦点,从战略的角度上来讲,人力资源是企业的一种长期财富,拥有高素质的人才,才能保证企业在竞争中的突出优势,才能立于不败之地.     

人力资源战略管理在现代企业管理中的相互关系及其应用

人力资源在现代企业整个资源架构中处于越来越活跃的状态,人力资源与创造力正在成为价值创造之源,在企业成长中的贡献越来越突出,因此人力资源管理自然成了现代企业管理的焦点,从战略的角度上来讲,人力资源是企业的一种长期财富,拥有高素质的人才,才能保证企业在竞争中的突出优势,才能立于不败之地.     

Sustainable market orientation: a competitive strategic tool in an emerging economy context

The purpose of this research is to test the effect of sustainable market orientation (SMO) as a strategic tool on banks’ sustainable balanced firm performance (SBFP) in an emerging economy. The research data was collected via the survey approach through self-administered questionnaires to 445 bank employees. Exploratory Factor Analysis was employed to establish the dimensionality of the research constructs, whereas multiple linear regressions were utilised to test the research hypotheses. Results suggest that SMO is positively and significantly related to sustainable balanced performance of banks. The study confirms the SMO concept promulgated in prior studies. Employees’ opinions on bank Managers incorporating sustainability management variables into market orientation as a strategy are encouraged by scholars to engender SBFP. Strategic approaches of this kind leads to balance performance of organisations and the larger society which is central to all stakeholders. This study may be the initial quantitative investigation into SMO and SBFP in the strategic marketing literature.     

论人力资源管理的对象资源

企业人力资源管理的主管或经理如果不能准确定位或识别主要的对象资源,他们将无法为企业实施有效的?有价值的人力资源管理.作者在企业竞争力应该在不断改善与提升的前提下,提出企业人力资源管理主要对象资源的构成.     

论人力资源管理的对象资源

企业人力资源管理的主管或经理如果不能准确定位或识别主要的对象资源,他们将无法为企业实施有效的?有价值的人力资源管理.作者在企业竞争力应该在不断改善与提升的前提下,提出企业人力资源管理主要对象资源的构成.     

基于技术轨道的战略性新兴产业创新分析

借鉴高新技术产业发展的经验,可以促进战略性新兴产业的发展.通过自主创新技术可以不断深化形成产业技术轨道,同时带动相关产业的不断发展和相关技术的成熟与跨越.     

基于技术轨道的战略性新兴产业创新分析

借鉴高新技术产业发展的经验,可以促进战略性新兴产业的发展.通过自主创新技术可以不断深化形成产业技术轨道,同时带动相关产业的不断发展和相关技术的成熟与跨越.     

产业升级视角下的战略性新兴产业选择及其影响因素

战略性新兴产业对产业升级的拉动作用体现在扩散作用、产生新的社会需求、吸收先进科技成果三个方面.产业升级中战略性新兴产业的形成路径有依靠市场机制、依据国家政策、遵循基本的市场规律的同时政府积极进行干预三种模式.战略性新兴产业的选择应遵循坚持技术前沿与适宜性的统一、市场容量、产业关联效果、产业集群四个基准.     

The internationalization of entrepreneurial firms from emerging economies: The roles of institutional transitions and market opportunities

This paper examines the influence of institutional transitions and market opportunities in emerging economies on the internationalization of entrepreneurial firms from these economies. We conceptualize and examine a three-stage model of institutional transition in emerging economies, and their effects on the internationalization strategies of new venture firms. Propositions are developed in examining how the different stages of the institutional transition can influence the strategic choices for the internationalization of new venture firms. In responding to the calls for more research on institutions and international entrepreneurship, this paper is an attempt extending the linkages between the two to the context of emerging economies. The paper also has managerial implications for entrepreneurs and the associated policy implications in international entrepreneurship.     

Institutions,resources, and internationalization of emerging economy firms

An important step in the internationalization process of emerging economy firms is the shift from exports to foreign direct investment (FDI). We integrate the resource- and institution-based views to suggest that firms that can use unique institutional advantages are more likely to make this shift. We test these arguments with a longitudinal sample of 28,563 firm-year observations (1989–2005). We found that firms that are affiliated with a business group, have more firm- and group-level international experience, have more technological and marketing resources, and operate in service industries are more likely to shift from exports to FDI.     

浅议企业人力资源开发与管理

企业管理,归根结底就是人的管理.因此,任何具有战略眼光的企业的都十分重视企业人办资源的的开发和管理.笔者在本文中就企业人力资源开发与管理的相关问题进行分析和探讨.     

浅议企业人力资源开发与管理

企业管理,归根结底就是"人"的管理.因此,任何具有战略眼光的企业的都十分重视企业人力资源的的开发和管理.笔者在本文中就企业人力资源开发与管理的相关问题进行分析和探讨.     

The neglected need for strategic renewal in emerging markets: Lessons from Vietnam in transition

Research on strategy in emerging markets is based on overly static representations, paying insufficient attention to the impact of contextual change on the value of firms’ resources. This article examines how a sample of the most successful Vietnamese private companies during the first decade of their country's transition from central planning was affected by the shifting rules of the game in their business environment. I suggest the primary takeaway is that sustained superior performance in an environment with changing keys to success requires dedicated and ongoing strategic renewal. I also suggest the need for both scholars and managers to immerse themselves in emerging markets if they care to fully understand the granular ways in which these settings differ from more familiar advanced economies.