The influence of international human capital on global initiatives and financial performance

Ling, Ya‐Hui; Jaw, Bih‐Shiaw

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“…Firstly, unlike the majority of research which is focused on intellectual capital, innovation and growth in the manufacturing sector (Kim & Kumar, 2009;Ling, 2011;Ling & Jaw, 2006;Wu, Lin, & Hsu, 2007), our study specifies this concept in the tourism sector. Our article also presents an answer to the call of Camisón and Monfort-Mir (2012) about the need for quantitative methodology in tourism research that examines factors influencing performance.…”

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The influence of intellectual capital on innovativeness and growth in tourism SMEs: empirical evidence from Slovenia and Croatia

Omerzel

Jurdana

2016

Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja

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The innovative capability of an organisation depends on the intellectual capital that it possesses. Our research attempts to examine the influence individual intellectual capital components have on the innovativeness and consequent growth of a company. This article proposes a classification and measurement method of intellectual capital, highlighting the following three components; human capital, organisational capital, and social capital. Our aim is to explain innovation performance and company growth by showing the importance of each intellectual capital dimension on a specific type of innovation (product, process, marketing, and organisational). To this end, a questionnaire survey was performed on 2800 Slovenian and 1700 Croatian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism area. A data sample of 359 companies was analysed using SPSS 19 and the EQS 6 statistical programme to employ multivariate data analyses techniques through developed hypotheses.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The influence of intellectual capital on innovativeness and growth in tourism SMEs: empirical evidence from Slovenia and Croatia

Omerzel

Jurdana

2016

Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja

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“…Despite researchers' great interest in the aforementioned relationship, the number of empirical studies in this field remains quite limited. Authors of certain studies maintain that companies with access to more highly developed human resources more efficiently use their employees' knowledge, and can thus sustainably compete on global markets [Ling, Jaw, 2006. International recruiting based on assessing candidates' competencies and experience positively affects such aspects of competitiveness as global marketing, innovation, and learning.…”

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confidence: 99%

Human Resource Management at Russian Companies — Leaders of the Global Economy

Zavyalova¹,

Kucherov²,

Tsybova³

2017

Foresight and STI

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O ne of the main sources of competitiveness on the modern economy are the intangible assets of companies. In the structure of the intellectual capital assigned to human resources and human capital, the knowledge, skills, creativity, and employees' motivation play a special role. The quality of human resources affects the value of the company and human resource management practices, which in turn affect the quality of its human resources.The article focuses on a resource-based view of the firm and human capital theory as fundamental perspectives, linking human resources to achieving a sustainable competitive advantage for the company.The empirical study tested the assumption that Russian companies, the leaders on the world economy, implement management strategies and practices that facilitate the efficient use of human resources in order to achieve one's main goals, which distinguishes them from companies that have not reached a level of international competitiveness. Keywords:human capital; human resource development; strategic management; international competitiveness; Forbes Global 2000The main tool for research is a questionnaire -the standard "Investors in People" survey -that is used to assess the effectiveness of policies and practices of the management and development of human resources at companies. The survey involved representatives in executive management positions at 41 public Russian companies; 14 of the surveyed companies were included on the Forbes Global 2000 (2014) and possessed the traits of competitiveness.The results showed that at companies with competitive features, there is a pronounced tendency for the greater involvement of employees in the process of goal-setting and decision-making. There were also some differences in the practice of management personnel between companies with and without indicators of competitiveness. In general, the assumption that Russian companies have reached a level of leadership at a global level, using more effective policies and management practices, and the development of human resources to achieve its goals, as a result of the study, is confirmed.

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“…Studies have proved that human capital is the critical differentiator of a business' success in a globalized economy (Ling and Jaw, 2006). In order to compete in the international arena, it is vital for a firm to possess firm-specific human capital (Schuler and Rogovsky, 1998).…”

Section: Human Capital Theorymentioning

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Why Do Firms Employ Foreigners on Their Top Management Teams? A Multilevel Exploration of Individual and Firm Level Antecedents

Nielsen

2008

SSRN Journal

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In Europe, in particular, the number of foreigners appointed to top management teams has increased significantly over the past decade. However, the question of why some firms elect to employ foreign nationals on their top management teams remains unclear.This study utilizes a multi-level methodology to test the degree to which employment of a foreigner on the top management team is driven by individual level human capital characteristics versus firm level strategic considerations. Results from empirical tests on a sample of Swiss publicly listed companies suggest that degree of international diversification is positively associated with the likelihood of having a foreign executive, whereas human capital characteristics do not explain the propensity to employ a foreigner on the top management team. Further analyses indicate that nationality diversity at the board level, as well as the international experience of the top management team, are possible predictors of the probability of having a foreigner on the top management team.

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The influence of international human capital on global initiatives and financial performance

Cited by 45 publications

References 45 publications

The influence of intellectual capital on innovativeness and growth in tourism SMEs: empirical evidence from Slovenia and Croatia

The influence of intellectual capital on innovativeness and growth in tourism SMEs: empirical evidence from Slovenia and Croatia

Human Resource Management at Russian Companies — Leaders of the Global Economy

Why Do Firms Employ Foreigners on Their Top Management Teams? A Multilevel Exploration of Individual and Firm Level Antecedents

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