MCDM/A in practice: methodological developments and real-world applications

Experts have long acknowledged that structuring complex decision problems well and considering multiple criteria explicitly in decision making lead to better, more informed decisions (Belton and Stewart, 2002). This field of research has seen important advances since the dawn of contemporary multiple-criteria decision aid studies in the early 1960s. MCDM and MCDA are now well-known acronyms for multiple-criteria decision making and multiple-criteria decision analysis, respectively. [...]info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The Impacts of the Entrepreneurial Conditions on Economic Growth: Evidence from OECD Countries

This study aims to assess the impacts of entrepreneurial framework conditions on economic growth based on the level of economic development in transition-driven economies and innovation-driven economies. The data were organised into a panel (2000–2019) and obtained from the National Expert Survey (NES), the Global Monitor Entrepreneurship (GEM), and the World Bank. By applying the generalised method of moments (GMM) estimation, we found that R&D transfer has a negative impact on economic growth that is innovation-driven, but positively impacts transition-driven economies. The results further highlighted that regardless of the level of development of the country, business and professional infrastructure do not positively impact economic growth. However, taxes and bureaucracy and physical and service infrastructure were shown to positively impact only innovation-driven economies, as in transition-driven economies, they were shown to have negative impacts on economic growth. The present study contributes to a better understanding of the link between economic growth and the conditions for entrepreneurship in economies with different degrees of economic growth. This study can serve as a basis for policy makers to adjust or develop new policies to accelerate economic growth.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Conceptual foundations of entrepreneurial strategy: A systematic literature review

Objective: The objective of the article is to contribute to a greater and deeper understanding of the ES conceptualisation. The relevance of the topic of Entrepreneurial Strategy (ES) stems from growing interest of society in entrepreneurship, which has become extensively discussed although the concept of ES is still poorly understood. Research Design & Methods: A systematic literature review (SLR) referring to 427 articles from the Web of Science and Scopus databases was conducted. Findings: The results made it possible to identify five ES conceptual foundations: i) economic theory and entrepreneurship; ii) entrepreneurial strategies, concept – theory; iii) entrepreneurial strategies, framework – models; iv) entrepreneurial strategies, contexts – application; and v) entrepreneurial strategies, application - metrics. Implications & Recommendations: This SLR can help to highlight the gap in theories on ES, its conceptualisation and the fundamentals found in the literature. A research agenda is suggested for each ES foundation identified. Contribution & Value Added: The study is innovative given there have been no other identified SLR studies on the ES concept. The study attempts to contribute towards the literature by offering a model of interactions of the ES foundations.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The Influence of Embeddedness on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Strategy: A Gender Perspective in the Agri-Food Sector

This study aims to identify the antecedents of entrepreneurial activity in the agri-food sector of the Portuguese region of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (TMAD), taking into account a gender perspective. Thus, we intend to assess whether the environment influences embeddedness, and whether embeddedness, individual entrepreneurial orientation, innovative behaviour and gender impact or influence the perceptions of feasibility and desirability as antecedents of entrepreneurial activity of entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector of the TMAD region. The measurement instrument was applied to 249 firms in the agri-food sector, created in the last 5 years. A model was conceptualised where the relationships between the constructs relating to embeddedness, IEO and EI were presented, and three control variables were subsequently added: the innovative behaviour, the environment and gender. Univariate and multivariate statistical techniques, such as structural equation modelling, were used to assess the proposed conceptual model. Thus, considering the complexity of the model under study, we performed an analysis which considered personal factors or characteristics, such as innovative behaviour, gender and IEO, as these are characteristics of the individual and may be influenced or shaped by external factors such as the context, i.e., the environment and embeddedness.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Green growth versus economic growth: Do sustainable technology transfer and innovations lead to an imperfect choice?

A concern with the mitigation of climate change cuts a transversal line across economic agents, epitomized by two contradictory viewpoints. Some defend that green growth can be achieved without harming economic growth; others argue that it is not possible to respect sustainability if intensive consumption of goods continues to foster economic growth. Our research aims to analyze the role that sustainable technology transfer and sustainable innovations play in green growth and ascertain the impact of green growth on economic growth. We use aggregated country-level data provided by the OECD, including national accounts, population, and environment statistics (including patents) between 1990 and 2013 for 32 countries, corresponding to an unbalanced panel of 591 observations. We estimate econometric models based on dynamic panel methodologies to capture differences that exist over time. The results show that sustainable technology transfer and sustainable innovation promote green growth, which in turn positively impacts economic growth. We contribute new insight to the green growth versus economic growth debate and provide several political and management implications.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The Influence of Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialization (RIS3) on University-Industry Collaboration

This study aims to understand better research and innovation strategies for smart specialization (RIS3) and assess how they influence university-industry (U-I) collaboration empirically. Primary data were collected from a focus group consisting of representatives of universities and government entities from Portugal and Spain. Secondary European Union (EU) data on the application of smart specialization measures and the innovation in these two countries were also included. The results reveal difficulties in implementing RIS3, resulting in decreased investment in research and innovation in all production sectors. Evidence also pointed to the negative impact of smart specialization measures on U-I collaboration and, consequently, on the respective knowledge transfer.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

LOCATION THEORIES APPLIED TO TECHNOLOGY-BASED FIRMS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY DOI: 10.5585/RAI.2010427

AA área do desenvolvimento regional tem merecido especial atenção por parte de diversos investigadores. Empreendedorismo, clusters, inovação, universidades e empresas de base tecnológica são áreas de conhecimento que têm mostrado um papel principal na contribuição do desenvolvimento regional e, especificamente, no estudo das teorias de localização. Esta investigação visa identificar quais os factores que influenciam a localização das empresas de base tecnológica. Para alcançar tal objetivo um estudo empírico foi conduzido com base em 203 questionários a empresas de base tecnológica localizadas na região da Beira Interior (Portugal). Os resultados evidenciaram a possibilidade de identificar factores cruciais que influenciam a localização dessas empresas. Esses fatores são de natureza comportamental, institucional e neoclássica.The study of regional development has been receiving special attention from researchers. Entrepreneurship, clusters, innovation, universities and KIBS (Knowledge Intensive Business Services) are areas of knowledge having demonstrated a leading role in contributing to regional development and, specifically, in the study of location theories of firms. This research aims to identify which factors influence the location of technology-based firms. In order to achieve this objective, an empirical study was developed based on a questionnaire completed by 203 technology-based firms located in the region of Beira Interior (Portugal). Results indicated the possibility of identifying key factors influencing the location of these firms. These factors are of behavioral, institutional and neoclassical nature

KNOWLEDGE INTENSIVE BUSINESS SERVICES (KIBS): BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS AND THEIR DIFFERENT BEHAVIORS IN THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE

This study analyzes scientific articles present in the databases Web of Science, Scopus and SciELO. Two hundred and thirty-five studies were examined, by using variations in bibliometrics. The main objective of this article is to analyze the set of studies that address the different behaviors Knowledge Intensive Business Services in the scientific literature. The results show a concentration of publications in the years 2005, 2010, 2012 and 2013, including the theme’s interdisciplinary perspective. Most studies are quantitative and were published in the last five years. The first study was presented at an international conference in the year 2000. The most quoted authors were Hertog, Miles, and Muller. The set of publications examined presents two groups of behaviors: roles and attributes of Knowledge Intensive Business Services. This research aimed to analyze Knowledge Intensive Business Services over time and contribute to its expansion in Brazil

Succession planning and strategies in Family Business: a multiple case study

Family businesses represent a significant percentage of GDP and employability in developed economies, and their continuity and transition to a new generation is a crucial challenge. This study aims to analyse the nature of succession processes in small and medium-sized family business, exploring critical skills and succession strategies. A qualitative methodology was adopted through the formation of a focus group with eight senior and junior members of family business from different sectors of activity. The results show that family businesses have characteristics that distinguish them from other companies, presenting experiences and obstacles that can put its continuity in cause, particularly the succession. Furthermore, these businesses generally adopt a long-term perspective, with family-centred decision-making and greater stability while the founder is the leader. This research contributes to extending knowledge about family business, especially the problems arising and experienced in succession processes from the first to the second generation.This project has been co-funded with support from the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Knowledge Alliances programme under Grant Agreement 2018-2547/001-001. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INNOVATION, INNOVATIVE CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE: THE CASE THE FIRMS OF “BEIRA INTERIOR” REGION

O estudo apresentado neste artigo tem como objetivo identificar os fatores que contribuem para a criação de capacidade inovadora empresarial e avaliar de que forma esta se traduz em desempenho empresarial. É proposto um modelo conceitual, que reúne várias dimensões que ainda não haviam sido testadas simultaneamente para a realidade portuguesa. Essas dimensões são: empresa, empresário, meio ambiente, capacidade inovadora da empresa e desempenho da empresa. O estudo teve por base uma amostra de empresas da indústria transformadora da região Beira Interior (Portugal), com coleta de dados por meio de questionário. Os dados foram submetidos a uma análise estatística, através de regressão linear múltipla. Os resultados obtidos permitiram identificar os fatores influenciadores da capacidade inovadora das empresas: espírito empreendedor do empresário, ciclo de vida da empresa, existência de parcerias, idade da empresa e dimensão da empresa. Concluiu-se, também, que uma maior capacidade inovadora das empresas contribui para a obtenção de um melhor desempenho.The study presented in this article aims to identify the factors that contribute to the creation of innovative business capacity and to value how this capacity influences the business performance. A conceptual model is proposed with five dimensions: firm, entrepreneur, environment innovative capacity of the firm, and performance. The study was based on a sample of manufacturing firms of Beira Interior (Portugal). The empirical data used in this research is drawn from dataset collected using a structured mail questionnaire. The data were submitted to statistic analysis through multiple linear regressions. The obtained results allowed concluding that the factors that influence the innovative capacity of the firms are: entrepreneurial spirit of the entrepreneur, life-cycle of the firm, existence of partnerships, age of the firm and dimension of the firm. It is ended, also, that a bigger innovative capacity of the firms creates competitive advantages, which contribute to obtaining a better performance