Is past performance a guarantee for current results? The influence of learning on business performance in manufacturing
Alexandre Luis Prim,
Kenyth Alves de Freitas,
Ely Paiva
et al.
Abstract:PurposeThis paper investigates the relationship between past performance and the development of operational capabilities in manufacturing firms, focusing on the role of intra- and inter-organisational learning mechanisms.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on a survey database collected in 208 manufacturing plants in 15 countries from three industries: electronics, machinery and transport components. The authors developed a model and tested the study hypotheses using the structural equation modellin… Show more
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