Dynamic perspective of value appropriation

Firm performance is shaped by value creation and its appropriation, yet extant body of knowledge on management does not provide a comprehensive picture of value appropriation that captures its dynamic nature. Given that the recent advancements in the management field concerning development of the dynamic capabilities perspective shed more light on the core problem and this study draws on those advancements by approaching value appropriation with the dynamic capability-based framework. The aim of this article is to enhance understanding of the complex process of value appropriation by providing both the theoretical conceptualization and empirical evidence of its dynamic nature. Complying with the theory-building objective the research strategy was built on a longitudinal study and a multiple-case design

Towards balancing innovation and imitation practices in the value creation process

Numerous studies challenge the ultimately advantageous position of innovators and indicate that imitation, in the whole spectrum of its diverse forms, generates a considerable potential for enhancing the competitiveness of the followers and shaping the path for effective surpassing the innovators. The emerging literature suggest strategic integration of innovative and imitative practices in order to achieve above average profits. Therefore, in this article imitation is considered on par with innovation as an alternative strategic option for successful business performance. The article presents the fundamental conditions affecting the managerial decision on the model of value creation for particular project or its modules

Museums as a research object in the strategic management field

The aim of the article is to identify and examine the main thematic paths shaping the strategic approach in the research on the management of museums. The study was based on a systematic review of scholarly papers using the bibliometric method and the qualitative content analysis. The investigation included theoretical and empirical research papers indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Based on the collected information, three main thematic paths were identified, i.e. a stream focused on issues related to financing museums, a second path focused on the management structure and the final client-visitor oriented approach. The obtained results enabled identification of significant research gaps with reference to the competitive environment analysis of museum units

Editorial paper : exploring management through qualitative research : introductory remarks

Our intention with this special issue is to continue a rich, scholarly dialogue on producing insightful qualitative research in the management field. Being engaged in fieldwork through varied research endeavors, we have experienced challenges and uncertainties when doing qualitative research (e.g., Najda-Janoszka, 2016a, 2016b; Daba-Buzoianu, Bira, Tudorie & Duduciuc, 2017; Daba-Buzoianu & Bira, 2017). Despite a growing number of studies pertaining to the interpretative approach, there are no universal standards for conducting qualitative inquiry (Bluhm, Harman, Lee, & Mitchell, 2010; Cassell & Symon, 2015). Moreover, advocates of qualitative research have been arguing against development of such standards (Sinkovics & Alfoldi, 2012; Pratt, 2009), because it could put at risk the fluid and emergent nature of qualitative research (Cassell & Symon, 2015). Hence, the enduring dilemma relates to the balance between the creative, inherent messiness of qualitative research and methodological rigor (Cyfert, 2014; Sinkovics & Alfoldi, 2012). We agree with the standpoint of Symon,- Cassell and Johnson (2016) that evaluation criteria should not marginalize alternative perspectives nor impose unified normative practices. Representing different research backgrounds (strategic management, communication) as well as perspectives (organizational, individual) we have discussed promising opportunities for management studies stemming from confronting distinct research traditions within an interpretive approach. The biennial conference, Qualitative Research in Communication (QRC) in Bucharest, provided the perfect environment to enhance such a debate and resulted in a call for this special issue. Papers included in the issue do not contribute to the standardization trend but are expected to show the diversity of methods used and phenomena studied in the qualitative research in management

Exploring engagement in value creation : a multi-stakeholder perspective in the museum context

This study builds on the multi-stakeholder perspective to explore the nature of stakeholder engagement across key areas of value creation in the museum context. The empirical research followed a multiple case study design, based on three cases selected in accordance with a maximum variation strategy. The investigation involved a qualitative content analysis of primary and secondary sources. The findings reveal a context-bound perception of stakeholders and varying conditions for their engagement in the value-creation process. The study provides a strategic perspective for a comprehensive, multi-layered review of the stakeholder engagement across different activity areas, and thus informs the formulation of strategies to improve the task-evidenced multi-voice narration within the scope of museum activities

Exploring the barriers of multi-stakeholder value co-creation : the museum context

Purpose: The study builds on the multi-stakeholder perspective and applies the DART model to frame and explore barriers to value co-creation in the museum context. Design/methodology/approach: The empirical research followed a multiple case study design, based on six cases selected in accordance with a maximum variation strategy. The analysis of the data gathered from multiple primary and secondary sources was guided by the qualitative content analysis approach and the pattern-matching technique for a multiple case study. Findings: The findings reveal a largely convergent understanding of value co-creation that relates to the social integration of the intrinsic value of museums. The main barriers to value co-creation were identified at both organizational and personal levels, yet important context-bound differences were found regarding the scope and impact of those barriers across defined museum activity areas. Originality/value: The study enriches literature and museum management by identifying and synthesizing barriers, offering insights for overcoming them through DART model modifications. These insights extend beyond museums, emphasizing stakeholder identification, recognizing activity-specific barriers, understanding interdependence and considering external factors like the pandemic. Managers can leverage this knowledge for informed decisions and interventions

Cultural authority with a light touch : museums using humor in social media communication

The distinctively informal and participatory environment of social media can help museums improve comprehension by providing new ways of seeing, interpreting and experiencing. Aparticular potential in that digital context may relate to a humorous discourse. Given that museum research has yet to explore the use of humor in social media communication, the aim of this article is to fill the gap by investigating how museums incorporate humor to communicate over the net with wide and fragmented audiences. The empirical study was based on a content analysis of messages posted on the social media profiles of museums from the Mal opolska Region in Poland. The analysis involved material gathered from 71 institutions running proprietary social media sites (of a total 119 museums in the region), whose activity was observed during a two-and-a-half-month period. The final sample developed through a consensus coding procedure consisted of 47 humorous messages posted on profiles of 15 institutions. The findings identify certain common trends as well as differences in the use of humor in the social media communication of museums. Observed discrepancies relate to distinct framings and cohesiveness of practiced humorous communication. Along with a variety of humorous utterances different reactions of the audience were identified

Modele rozwoju sieci innowacyjnej w klastrach

Cel: Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przedstawienie wybranych modeli rozwoju sieci innowacyjnej w klastrach z perspektywy relacji sieciowych. Metodologia: Metodologia wraz z argumentowaniem bazują na literaturze przedmiotu dotyczącej koncepcji sieci oraz na wynikach badań innych autorów związanych z działalnością firm w klastrach. Wyniki: Relacje hierarchiczne pomiędzy firmą dominującą a dostawcami korzystającymi z jej technologii oferują ograniczone możliwości tworzenia innowacji. Taki wpływ na pozycję firmy wywierają "sieci producentów", w których wiodąca firma określa warunki produkcji i dostaw oraz zapewnia technologię. Odkrywanie nowej wiedzy i tworzenie innowacji wymaga zwykle relacji heterarchicznych, w których władza i proces decyzyjny są zdecentralizowane, a kompetencje i umiejętności menedżerskie są wyważone i rozproszone wśród uczestników sieci. Taki przypadek prezentują "sieci kupujących", w których wiodąca firma formułuje oczekiwania dotyczące cech produktu, a podwykonawca odpowiada na te wymagania, stosując własne rozwiązania w zakresie rozwoju i projektowania. Ograniczenia badań i wnioskowania: Badania opierają się na teoretycznej literaturze przedmiotu w zakresie koncepcji sieci oraz na wynikach badań empirycznych innych autorów dotyczących działalności firm w klastrach. Oryginalność: Artykuł poszerza obszar badań w zakresie koncepcji klastrów i relacji sieciowych, a także wskazuje na możliwość wykorzystania tej wiedzy w decyzjach przedsiębiorców.Purpose: The purpose of this article is to present selected models for development of an innovation network in clusters from the perspective of network relations. Design/methodology/approach: The argumentation draws upon the literature on the concept of the network and on the results of research of other authors related to the activity of companies in clusters. Findings: Hierarchical relations between the dominant company and suppliers using its technology offer limited possibilities of innovation creation. Such an influence on the position of the company is exerted by "producer networks" where the leading company defines the conditions of production and supply and provides technology. Discovering new knowledge and creating innovation usually requires heterarchical relations where the power and decision-making process are decentralised and managerial competences and skills are balanced and dispersed among network participants. This case is represented by "buyer networks" where the leading company formulates expectations for product characteristics and the subcontractor responds to these requirements using its own development and design solutions. Research limitations/implications: The research is based on the theoretical literature on the concept of the network and on the results of empirical research of other authors related to the activity of companies in clusters. Originality/value: The article broadens the area of research in the field of cluster and network relations as well as indicates the possibility of using this knowledge in entrepreneurs' decisions

"Beniowski" we krwi : o kilku wymiarach symboliki "cieczy osobliwej" w poemacie Juliusza Słowackiego

The article focuses on the motif of blood in Beniowski by Juliusz Słowacki. The “curious liquid”, as Mephistopheles calls it in Faust, becomes an important constituent of a few types of discourse regarding the character and the narrator of a literary work. Among other things, it seems to be an element of the presented world and a significant symbol in the patriotic-religious statements of priest Marek, but most importantly, it is inseparably connected with the reflection of a romantic poet upon the sources and the essence of an artistic activity, often treated ironically in terms of the recognition of conventionality of the romantic stereotypes concerning inspired creativity. This ironic work of Słowacki, to some extent, remains faithful to the ambivalence included in the symbolics of blood, since just as blood it does not allow itself to be put into any rigid frames or categories