Do human capital and relational capital influence knowledge-intensive firm competitiveness? The roles of export orientation and marketing knowledge capability

Shafiee, Majid Mohammad; Warkentin, Merrill; Motamed, Setare

doi:10.1108/jkm-11-2022-0921

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“…In a similar vein, studying productivity in large firms, Ramírez et al . (2020) and Mohammad Shafiee et al . (2023) find that HC and RC are prominent dimensions of IC that help enterprises manage limited resources appropriately in order to provide maximum output.…”

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Probing the impact of intellectual capital on SME efficiency: the role of business model innovation

Khattak,

Wu,

Ahmad

et al. 2024

JIC

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PurposeThis study explores the mechanism by which intellectual capital (IC) [i.e. human capital (HC), structural capital (SC) and relational capital (RC)] influences small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) efficiency in the presence of business model innovation (BMI) as a mediator.Design/methodology/approachData collection is conducted through a survey completed by 319 owners and top managers of SMEs operating in the manufacturing sector in three cities in Pakistan. A simple random sampling method is used. A structural equation modeling artificial neural network (SEM-ANN)-based approach is applied to evaluate the role of IC predictors. The mediation results are authenticated using PROCESS.FindingsThe results indicate that HC, SC and RC significantly influence SME efficiency and BMI. Furthermore, BMI fully mediates the relationship between human capital and SME efficiency, while partially mediating the relationship between structural capital and SME efficiency, as well as between SC and SME efficiency.Originality/valueThis study pioneers research into the link between IC and SME efficiency. It contributes to the literature by defining IC as an antecedent of SME efficiency. It further contributes to the literature by defining IC as an antecedent and BMI as an intervening variable of SME efficiency.

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Probing the impact of intellectual capital on SME efficiency: the role of business model innovation

Khattak,

Wu,

Ahmad

et al. 2024

JIC

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“…Therefore, it is recommended to use supply chain management techniques and stakeholder relationship management while using hardware and software systems to facilitate communication. Establishing mutual trust in the relationship between the supply chain elements (Rejali et al , 2023), building and directing relational capitals (Shafiee et al , 2023), generating value co-creation in the supply chain and improving the relationship quality with contracting companies (Shafiee and Tabaeeian, 2021), can be very effective in this field. Moreover, paying attention to approaches, such as networking, clustering and establishment of cooperatives for distribution, export and continuous supply of raw materials to increase the synergy of the value chain in the minerals industries, are other suggestions that can enhance export competitiveness due to the factor of related and supporting industries.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…With respect to technological developments in the minerals industry, the increase in the use of mineral products in other sectors and the discovery of new mines in different countries, the export of these products has become more possible. Meanwhile, more successful companies are those that are capable of using their potential capacities optimally by adhering to export orientation and identifying the factors influencing competitiveness in export markets (Shafiee et al , 2023).…”

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Developing a scale for export competitiveness: a mixed method approach in the minerals industry in Iran

Shafiee

Zadeh

2023

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Purpose This study aims to identify the main factors affecting export competitiveness and its barriers, focusing on the minerals industry so that a scale is achieved for measuring export competitiveness in this industry. Design/methodology/approach The research was conducted with a mixed method approach in the minerals industry. Among the active companies involved in this industry, 34 export companies and export management companies were selected and evaluated. In the qualitative phase, 18 experts and managers of the industry were interviewed to identify the factors affecting the export competitiveness of these companies and the barriers ahead of them. In the quantitative phase, a questionnaire was distributed among 412 managers and experts in this industry to categorize the identified factors and to measure the relationships among them. For data analysis in the qualitative phase, theme analysis was used. For the quantitative phase, factor analysis and structural equation modeling were adopted. Findings In addition to identifying the main components affecting the competitiveness of companies in exporting minerals as well as the main barriers ahead of them, the findings of the current research categorized these components using factor analysis. These components were categorized into factors, such as manufacturing factors, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, structural factors, competitive strategy and governmental supports. Afterward, their impacts on export competitiveness were measured and supported. Originality/value Although some studies have been conducted to examine the competitiveness in different industries, no research has been found that has examined and identified the main factors affecting export competitiveness and their impacts in the minerals industry with a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach. The findings of this research may help managers and policymakers, at the industrial and national levels, to reach a scale for assessing the export companies involved in this industry by identifying the most essential factors of export competitiveness of minerals. Furthermore, the findings of this research can act as a model for future researchers to develop a scale for export competitiveness in other industries.

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“…To empirically anchor these theoretical concepts, we use urban employment data from various provinces as indicators of labor resource allocation and local government spending on technology as a reflection of technological investments. Building on the work of Mansion and Bausch (2020), Lyu et al (2022), andMohammad Shafiee et al (2023), this paper also introduces knowledge capital quantified by the number of patent licenses. Following Atkin (2016), Ahmed et al (2020), and Blanchard and Olney (2017, the paper incorporates education level, measured by the average number of schooling years.…”

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E-commerce and foreign direct investment: pioneering a new era of trade strategies

2024

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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This study explores the dynamic interplay between foreign direct investment, e-commerce, and China’s export growth from 2005 to 2022 against the backdrop of the rapidly evolving global economy. Utilizing advanced analytical models that combine province- and year-fixed effects with fully modified ordinary least squares and dynamic ordinary least-squares methodologies, we delve into how foreign direct investment and e-commerce collectively boost China’s export capabilities. Our findings highlight a significant alignment between China’s export expansion and the global sustainable development agenda. We observe that China’s export growth transcends mere international investment and digital market engagement, incorporating sustainable practices such as effective utilization of local labor resources and an emphasis on technological advancements. This study also uncovers how knowledge capital and educational attainment positively impact export figures. A notable regional disparity is observed, with the eastern regions of China being more responsive to foreign direct investment and e-commerce influences on export trade compared to their western counterparts. This disparity underscores the need for region-specific policy approaches and sustainable strategies to evenly distribute the benefits of foreign direct investment and e-commerce. The study concludes that while foreign direct investment and e-commerce are crucial for China’s export growth, the underlying theme is sustainable development, with technological innovation and human capital being key to ongoing export success. The findings advocate for policies that balance economic drivers with sustainable development goals, ensuring both economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.

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Do human capital and relational capital influence knowledge-intensive firm competitiveness? The roles of export orientation and marketing knowledge capability

Cited by 8 publications

References 120 publications

Probing the impact of intellectual capital on SME efficiency: the role of business model innovation

Probing the impact of intellectual capital on SME efficiency: the role of business model innovation

Developing a scale for export competitiveness: a mixed method approach in the minerals industry in Iran

E-commerce and foreign direct investment: pioneering a new era of trade strategies

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