The intellectual structure of human resource management research: A bibliometric study of The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 2000-2012

El propósito del presente trabajo de investigación es tratar de identificar las principales corrientes de investigación dentro del campo o dominio científico de la dirección de recursos humanos analizando todos los artículos de investigación publicados en la revista The International Journal of Human Resource Management (IJHRM) durante el período comprendido entre los años 2000 y 2012. En otras palabras o dicho de otro modo, la «estructura intelectual» de la disciplina analizada (the HRM discipline). Los autores utilizan para ello métodos bibliométricos. En particular, se emplearon los análisis de citación y co-citación de autores (ACA). El análisis de redes sociales (SNA) fue también usado para proceder a la representación o visualización de dicha estructura o base de conocimiento. En cuanto a los resultados, el análisis desarrollado nos habría permitido delimitar las diferentes líneas o frentes de investigación que conforman la estructura intelectual de la investigación desarrollada en el campo de la dirección de recursos humanos.The present research paper has as its aim to try and identify the main research streams within the human resource management scientific field or domain through the analysis of all the research papers published in The International Journal of Human Resource Management (IJHRM) during the period comprised between 2000 and 2012. In other words or expressed differently, the »intellectual structure» of the discipline under study —the HRM discipline. The authors utilize bibliometric methods to achieve that aim, in particular, author citation and co-citation analyses (ACA). Social networks analysis (SNA) was also used to proceed with the visualization of that knowledge structure or base. As for results, the analysis developed would have allowed us to define the different research lines or fronts which shape the intellectual structure of the research carried out in the field of human resource management

What is going on in entrepreneurship research? A bibliometric and SNA analysis

Entrepreneurship is a highly dynamic and fast-growing academic research field with a long intellectual tradition. It attracts scholars with different backgrounds and theoretical frameworks, and with different levels of analyses and methodological orientations. But where is the field headed next? What is going on in entrepreneurship research? The purpose of this paper is to take stock of the current research in the field, to map it using bibliometric methods and social network analysis (SNA), and to offer directions for future research. Bibliographic coupling analysis (BCA) is used in this study, due to its ability to unveil current trends and future priorities as they are reflected at the forefront of research (i.e., active research fronts). Data were collected from the WoS, comprising 5,393 peer-reviewed journal articles published in 273 journals and containing 470,262 cited references. The results provide an overall perspective of the research in the field, identifying 16 different research fronts. We believe that this study significantly contributes to the entrepreneurship field by revealing the advancement of the literature and some of the most active research fronts in this domain, providing insights not previously fully grasped or evaluated by previous literature reviews

On the basis of research on ‘green’ in the disciplines of management and business

In this research, we analyze and map the existing literature on ‘green’ in the disciplines of management and business by applying citation, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling analyses, i.e. using bibliometric methods, from two different perspectives: first, identifying and analyzing the works that have had the greatest impact on research and the changes that have taken place in the intellectual structure of this disciplinary area; and second, reviewing the most recent literature to unveil current trends and future priorities as they are reflected at the forefront of research. To carry out the study we used Clarivate Analytics’ Web of Science Core Collection™ (WoS) –in particular, one of its indexes: the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). From this database, 4,888 articles published between 1968 and 2022 were retrieved. The sample period of 55 years was then divided into two sub-periods: 1968–2011 and 2012–2022 to longitudinally examine the data. To the best of our knowledge, no such study has dealt with this field and we believe the outcomes can help coordinate future research efforts

ICTs, disruptive forces and the production paradox in tourism: Present and future issues in the Visitor Attraction sector

En el marco de colaboración entre la Glasgow Caledonian University (Escocia, Reino Unido) y la Universidad de Alicante (España) y con el objetivo de dar a conocer la producción investigadora de docentes e investigadores involucrados en el convenio de colaboración entre ambas universidades, publicamos este libro como medio de difusión científica para visibilizar, compendiar y compartir las investigaciones. El valor fundamental de la obra es el carácter internacional y multidisciplinar de las investigaciones en el área de ciencias sociales y económicas, enfocadas en temáticas tan diversas como el marketing, la economía, la comunicación o la moda, entre otras.As part of the cooperation between Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland, United Kingdom) and the University of Alicante (Spain) and in order to publicize the research production of teachers and researchers involved in the collaboration agreement between the two universities, we publish this book as a means of scientific dissemination to visualize, summarize and share research. The fundamental value of the work is international and multidisciplinary research in the area of social and economic sciences, focused on topics as diverse as marketing, economics, communication and fashion, among others

The mediating effect of information technology business strategic maturity on the relationship between organizational behavior and firm performance: A study of the Jordanian maritime industry

This study aims to investigate the impact of organizational behavior and information technology business strategic maturity on firm performance within the Jordanian maritime industry. A quantitative research approach was employed, and data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to 157 IT managers and 190 managers from 347 operating maritime companies in Jordan. The research data underwent descriptive and analytical analysis to examine the proposed model. The findings indicate that organizational behavior significantly and positively affects firm performance, while information technology business strategic maturity also has a significant positive influence on firm performance. Additionally, the study reveals that IT-business strategic maturity mediates the relationship between organizational behavior and firm performance. These results highlight the significance of enhancing IT-business strategic maturity to strengthen the association between organizational behavior and firm performance in the Jordanian maritime industry. By leveraging effective organizational behavior practices and implementing robust information technology business strategic maturity, maritime companies can improve their performance, achieve operational efficiency, and facilitate strategic decision-making, ultimately enhancing their competitive position in the dynamic business environment

Territory impact on the performance of Spanish vacation hotels

Although Spain is among the world's most visited tourist destinations, not all Spanish regions receive the same flow or number of tourists, and the type of visitor varies from one region to another. This paper analyses the structure of the tourism industry across the six most important tourist regions in Spain. Its main aim is to identify the most relevant factors for each of these regions, explaining the differences between them not only in terms of the number of tourists they receive but also in terms of tourist behaviour. The authors select two theoretical models empirically validated in previous studies: Porter's Diamond model, which helps to explain why the tourism industry is more competitive in some Spanish regions than in others, and the theory of tourist districts, which clarifies why the tourism industry tends to develop in very specific geographical areas.This study forms part of the project TRACE2009–0200, financed by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation

Agglomeration, social capital and interorganizational ambidexterity in tourist districts

Knowledge is a basic factor of competitiveness with a firm’s exploration and exploitation capabilities acting as the main antecedents of innovation. However, a firm has two main options to obtain new knowledge: internal generation and external acquisition. This paper analyzes how tourism firms located in tourist districts develop ambidexterity through the combination of co-exploration and co-exploitation. Specifically, we study how the features that characterize a tourist district, such as the level of firm and institutional agglomeration, affect the development of co-exploration and co-exploitation capabilities, taking into account the mediation effect of social capital. The population under study includes all the Spanish hotels located in Spanish coastal towns, making a total sample of 210 establishments. The results confirm that agglomeration has a positive impact on the ambidexterity of Spanish hotels. Moreover, the results show that agglomeration causes an increase of social capital in hotels, and that social capital has a positive impact on ambidexterity. We find that social capital partially mediates the effect of agglomeration on ambidexterity. Some implications for managers and policymakers are presented

Geoguía 2: Mazarrón, la minería olvidada del plomo, zinc, plata y alumbres

El distrito minero de Mazarrón (Murcia) constituye uno de los sitios de interés geológico y minero más importantes de España, y junto con los distritos de La Unión y Rodalquilar, constituye un extraordinario ejemplo de la relación entre el vulcanismo mioceno del sureste peninsular y los procesos metalogénicos. En Mazarrón podemos observar la presencia de cuerpos mineralizados (Pb-Zn-Ag, alunita) relacionados con aparatos subvolcánicos (pórfidos dacíticos) tipo domo del Mioceno. Existen tres zonas mineralizadas principales en el distrito de Mazarrón (de este a oeste): San Cristóbal-Perules, Pedreras Viejas y Coto Fortuna. El ejemplo más notable de domo mineralizado lo constituye San Cristóbal-Perules (adyacente al pueblo de Mazarrón)

Geoguía 1 : el oro de Rodalquilar

El distrito minero aurífero de Rodalquilar es único en la península ibérica por sus características geológicas. El cuerpo mineralizado principal del Cinto es un yacimiento epitermal de alta sulfurización asociado a caldera volcánica. El distrito se localiza en la Provincia de Almería, dentro de los terrenos del Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata - Níjar. El Parque, declarado como tal en 1987, recibió además el status de Reserva de la Biosfera por parte de la UNESCO en 1997 y tiene unos 457 km de tierras y costas protegidas. Esta reserva se encuentra en la región más árida de Europa. La zona posee además una alta diversidad florística que constituye una prioridad para la conservación en Europa. El clima es de tipo Mediterráneo semi-árido, con precipitaciones de unos 200 mm y una temperatura media de 18ºC. Bajo un punto de vista fisiográfico el distrito de Rodalquilar se localiza en un sector caracterizado por escarpados montes que sin embargo no superan los 360-380 m de altitud. Los valles se juntan para formar grandes ramblas que permanecen secas la mayor parte del tiempo aunque pueden inundarse durante episodios tormentosos. El clima semi-árido de la región puede haber empezado hace unos 4500 años, con una transformación importante del paisaje que se refleja en las condiciones esteparias que se observan hoy en día

Mapping the “intellectual structure” of research on human resources in the “tourism and hospitality management scientific domain”: Reviewing the field and shedding light on future directions

Purpose: The purpose of this paper – based on the conviction that the human resource is by far the most strategic or distinctive resource available to firms competing in hospitality and tourism industries – is to objectively analyze the research on HR developed in the domain of tourism and hospitality management between 1997 and 2016. The aim is to “identify” and “represent” the “intellectual structure” of the field examined. Design/methodology/approach: “Bibliometric” methods are utilized: document citation and co-citation analyses, as well as social network analysis (SNA). Findings: The paper provides an interesting inventory of the theoretical foundations of knowledge developed around HR in the field under study by different theoretical frameworks and scientific disciplines, such as marketing or psychology. However, its main contribution is to identify an important gap in the literature in the specific area of management. Research limitations/implications: The present study has several limitations resulting from the utilization of “bibliometric” methods applied in the analyses performed. As for the implications, these are more than obvious. Originality/value: The authors believe that research developed here provides – through a kind of “meta-analysis” – a valuable outlet from which future researchers could benefit, giving them easier access to the theoretical foundations on which HR research in the field in question is based. This work also suggests some paths for future development or research in the field within the context of hospitality and tourism industries