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Knowledge Management in the SME and its Relationship to Strategy, Family Orientation and Organization Learning
Zhou, Zhou, H.; Uhlaner, Uhlaner, L.M. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), … - 2009
In this study, we examine the prevalence of different KM practices and the organizational determinants of KM among SMEs … by conducting a quantitative study of empirical data from nearly 500 Dutch SMEs. Our empirical results show that … knowledge is managed in a people-based approach in SMEs. SMEs are most likely to acquire knowledge by staying in touch with …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010731522
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Dominant Design or Multiple Designs: The Flash Memory Card Case
de Vries, de Vries, H.J.; de Ruijter, de Ruijter, J.P.M.; … - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), … - 2009
Literature suggests that in battles between competing designs, ultimately one design will emerge as dominant to the detriment of the others. Various factors and forces have been identified to explain this phenomenon. Yet, sometimes no dominant design emerges at all and multiple competing designs...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010730999
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Exploring retailers' sensitivity to local sustainability policies
Quak, Quak, H.J.; de Koster, de Koster, M.B.M. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), … - 2005
Local governments in Western Europe increasingly use city time-access regulations to improve social sustainibility. These regulations significantly influence the distribution process of retail chain organizations. This paper studies the impact of governmental timewindow pressure on retailers’...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010731008
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A Methodology for Assessing Eco-efficiency in Logistics Networks
Bloemhof-Ruwaard, Jacqueline Bloemhof; Quariguasi Frota … - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), … - 2006
Recent literature on sustainable logistics networks points to two important questions: (i) How to spot the preferred solution(s) balancing environmental and business concerns? (ii) How to improve the understanding of the trade-offs between these two dimensions? We posit that a complete...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010731360
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Language Selection Policies in International Standardization – Perception of the IEC Member Countries
Teichmann, Teichmann, H.; de Vries, de Vries, H.J. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), … - 2009
International standards setting organizations have different language selection policies. These policies have, besides their financial aspects, also an important cultural/ political dimension. The standards setting organizations are either bilingual (English/ French), or unilingual (English), or...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010731495
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A Methodology for Assessing Eco-Efficiency in Logistics Networks
Bloemhof-Ruwaard, Jacqueline Bloemhof; Quariguasi Frota … - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), … - 2007
Recent literature on sustainable logistics networks points to two important questions: (i) How to spot the preferred solution(s) balancing environmental and business concerns? (ii) How to improve the understanding of the trade-offs between these two dimensions? We posit that a complete...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010837562
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Digital technologies and "value" capture in global value chains: Empirical evidence from Indian manufacturing firms
Banga, Karishma - 2019
This paper examines whether digitalization can be a driver of "upgrading" in global value chains and help developing countries move into higher value-added activities. In particular, the paper provides empirical evidence on the impact of digital capabilities on product upgrading in Indian...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012146532
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Standardisation education
de Vries, de Vries, H.J. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), … - 2002
The importance of standardisation is growing. This might be reflected in a growth of standardisation education. In this … paper we will elaborate on education in the field of standardisation. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010731546
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Impact of sectoral allocation of foreign aid on gender equity and human development
Pickbourn, Lynda; Ndikumana, Léonce - 2013
are still lagging behind in important human development goals such as education, health, nutrition and access to clean …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319805
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The effect of China's One Child Policy on sex selection, family size, and the school enrolment of daughters
Qian, Nancy - 2017
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011943762