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Innovative firms or innovative owners? : determinants of innovation in micro, small, and medium enterprises
De Mel, Suresh J. - 2009
, large, representative survey from Sri Lanka to test this model and to examine whether and how owner characteristics matter … for innovation. The survey also allows analysis of the incidence of innovation in micro and small firms, which have …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011394228
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Business Strategies for Transitions towards Sustainable Systems
Bakel, J.C. van; Loorbach, D.A.; Whiteman, G.M.; Rotmans, J. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2007
This paper develops a strategic perspective for business to address persistent sustainability issues by contributing to the innovation of societal systems. Sustainability issues at the level of societal sectors or domains cannot be addressed by single organizations but require co-evolutionary...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005051722
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A Balanced Theory of Sourcing, Collaboration and Networks
Nooteboom, B. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2002
In a synthesis of recent advances, this article gives a fresh, balanced theory of inter-organizational relations. It integrates competence and governance perspectives. It considers the choice between mergers/acquisitions and alliances. It offers a toolbox of instruments to govern relational...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005288696
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The Added Value of Corporate Brands
Berens, G.A.J.M.; Riel, C.B.M. van; Bruggen, G.H. van - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2002
This study shows that different types of associations regarding a company have different effects on customers' product evaluations. Associations with a company's ability influenced quality perceptions of products marketed by the company's subsidiaries, but not intentions to actually buy those...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005288362
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New’ Performance Measures: Determinants of Their Use and Their Impact on Performance
Verbeeten, F.H.M. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2005
€˜new’ performance measures are documented; finally, the alignment hypothesis is tested. Using survey data from Dutch firms, I find that …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005288531
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Survey nonresponse and the distribution of income
Korinek, Anton - 2005
the method on the Current Population Survey for the United States, they find that the compliance probability falls …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010522656
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Business Takeover or New Venture? Individual and Environmental Determinants from a Cross-Country Study
Block, J.H.; Thurik, A.R.; Zwan, P.W. van der - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2010
mode of entry into entrepreneurship, such as taking over an existing business or starting a new venture. Using a large …, inventiveness, perception of financial constraints of entrepreneurship and country of residence (after controlling for the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008752911
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Post-Materialism as a Cultural Factor Influencing Entrepreneurial Activity across Nations
Uhlaner, L.M.; Thurik, A.R.; Hutjes, J. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2002
The study of the determinants of entrepreneurship at the country level has been dominated by economic influences. The … relative stability of differences in levels of entrepreneurship across coun-tries suggests that other forces such as certain …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004970836
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Entrepreneurial Activity, Self-Perception and Gender
Verheul, I.; Uhlaner, L.M.; Thurik, A.R. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2002
entrepreneurship, as well as direct and indirect effects of gender. Results support the model of both direct and indirect effects of … gender. The paper provides insights into gender issues in entrepreneurship as well as the definition of entrepreneurship in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004970841
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Postmaterialism Influencing Total Entrepreneurial Activity across Nations
Uhlaner, L.M.; Thurik, A.R. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2006
distinction is made between nascent entrepreneurship, new business formation and a combination of the two, referred to as total … entrepreneurial activity, as defined within the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). The model is also tested for the rate of … effects. Data from 27 countries (GEM, World Values Survey and other sources) are used to test the hypotheses. Findings confirm …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004970842