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The impact of knowledge spillovers and innovation on firm-performance: findings from the Balkans countries
This paper investigates factors affecting firm performance. Using data from Business Environment and Enterprise Performance Surveys (BEEPS 2013–2014), findings indicate that the following have a positive effect on firm performance: (i) innovative activities; (ii) knowledge spillovers; (iii) foreign ownership; and (iv) the proportion of skilled workers in the workforce. The paper therefore argues that innovation activities are endogenously related to firm performance, and that the performance of firms is influenced by knowledge spillovers and innovation activities, among other firm characteristics. The paper contributes to the literature by identifying spillovers and innovation activities as causal variables of firm performance—a novel approach to investigating knowledge spillovers and innovation activities.
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Key determinants of women’s entrepreneurial intentions in encouraging social empowerment
This paper analyzes the influence of the socio-cultural environment, social perceptions, and entrepreneurial orientation on women’s entrepreneurial intentions. Structural equation modeling technique is used as an analytical technique involving 400 women entrepreneurs in microsmall and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. The results showed that the socio-cultural environment and social perceptions have a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial orientation. In addition, the socio-cultural environment and entrepreneurial orientation also have a positive and significant effect on women’s entrepreneurial intentions. Entrepreneurial orientation is proven to play a role as a mediator in the relationship between the socio-cultural environment and women’s entrepreneurial intentions. However, social perceptions are proven to have no significant effect on women’s entrepreneurial intentions, either directly or mediated by entrepreneurial orientation. This study offers a new framework for understanding women’s entrepreneurial intention in developing countries by contributing to theoretical and policy implications.
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Growth of Enterprising Community of Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Economies
Growth of Enterprising Community of Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Economies
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Impact of networking and business environment on student leadership styles
The study explores transformational and transactional leadership styles among 173 university students. The results show that different leadership styles are impacted by students’ backgrounds. Consequently, leadership styles are influenced by either networking or the business environment. The importance of the leadership courses at universities is highlighted and provides a template for universities to follow. Implications are discussed.
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Grain chain management and development: evidence form Agri-SMEs in Kosovo
Purpose
This study aims to explore the grain chain in Kosovo. This study also aims to analyse the role of actors involved in the supply, production, processing, marketing and distribution of the grain value chain.
Design/methodology/approach
The study uses qualitative methods. A total of 60 semi-structured interviews are conducted with actors involved in the entire grain value chain.
Findings
Findings reveal that the country depends on grain imports and lacks an organised grain market, which is often distorted by the present political situation. Stakeholders are partly integrated in the grain value chain, and they are not very efficient in production. The existence of an informal market influences the decision-making of actors involved in the grain chain. The grain value chain displays mixed governance types, and the relationships among actors are based on the trust mechanism.
Originality/value
The research draws the importance of agriculture’s public policies to sustain domestic grain production. Public–private partnerships should be created to restore the grain market. Trading policies should be revised because they play a crucial role in enhancing fair competition between domestic and foreign traders.
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The effect of perceived convenience and perceived value on intention to repurchase in online shopping: the mediating effect of e-WOM and trust
This article investigated the effect of perceived convenience and perceived value on intention to repurchase in online shopping. We also assessed trust and e-WOM as mediators between perceived value and repurchase intention. During March-July 2022, a sample of 298 responses were collected from consumers that use online shopping in North Macedonia. We analysed the research model using PLS structural equation modelling (SEM) and used bootstrapping technique for testing the hypotheses. The findings showed that all independent variables (perceived value, and perceived convenience, trust, and e-WOM) affected repurchase intention. Moreover, the findings revealed that trust and e-WOM mediate the relationship perceived value in its relationship with repurchase intention. Perceived convenience and value contributed significantly to repurchase intention during online shopping, and perceived value had greater impact on e-WOM. Results provide some theoretical and practical implications regarding the effects of factors that impact repurchase intention during online shopping in North Macedonia.
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Universities, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, and Family Business Performance: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates
Recently, the topic about ecosystems and universities has raised interest among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. This paper explores the impact of the entrepreneurial ecosystem on family business performance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the moderating effect of universities in these relationships. To find out these relationships, a questionnaire was distributed to 350 family businesses that operate in the UAE, yielding a sample of 321 replies (responding rate of 91.7%). Structural equation modeling with partial least squares analysis (PLS-SEM) was used to evaluate the measurement and the structural model. Findings show that all entrepreneurial ecosystem pillars have a positive impact on the family business performance, while universities do not moderate the relationship between ecosystem and performance. A conceptual model, implications, limitations, and future research avenues are provided as well.
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New technologies in small business models: use of electric vehicles in last-mile delivery for fast-moving consumer goods
PurposeThe share of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in e-commerce has increased, particularly after COVID-19, alongside the growing volume of e-commerce transactions. The increased number of orders necessitates the optimization of delivery operations. This situation has made using different technologies in last-mile delivery processes necessary. Currently, used electric vehicles (EVs) play a significant role in integrating these technologies into delivery operations. Adapting to new technologies emerges as a critical need for small enterprises to survive in the face of advancing technologies. In this context, the main purpose of this paper is to examine and identify attitudes of small businesses toward EVs’ usage in last-mile delivery for FMCG.Design/methodology/approachThe theoretical frameworks commonly used in studies investigating new technologies, namely the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and technology acceptance model (TAM) have been employed. The analysis of the study was conducted using partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and the Smart PLS software package.FindingsWhen examining the results of the study, a significant and positive relationship was found between compatibility and enjoyment with perceived usefulness. Furthermore, a significant and positive relationship was identified between attitude toward use, perceived behavioral control and perceived usefulness. Ultimately, a strong relationship was found between intention, which is a precursor to active usage and attitude. Based on the obtained data, it can be concluded that EVs can be actively used in last-mile delivery in the future.Originality/valueIn FMCG processes in Türkiye, EVs are limitedly used in last-mile delivery operations. However, there are very few studies on the use of EVs in FMCG. Therefore, it is expected that the current research will contribute to the literature by providing information on the factors that influence the acceptance of EV usage and their implications. The TAM and TPB models were used in the current study.
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