TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework for connecting macro‐ and micro‐level research on competitiveness.Design/methodology/approach– Based on some major international survey research reports (by the WEF, IMD, OECD, and the EU) and research experience, a gap is described between national and firm level competitiveness studies. A reasoning why filling this gap is discussed and a general research model connecting the two levels by using Porter's diamond model is developed.Findings– By using appropriate definitions of national and firm competitiveness and the diamond model a meaningful connection of the two levels can be created, which is useful both for connecting recent research results and as a foundation for further research.Research limitations/implications– Though the model is based on actual research experiences, its real value will become apparent after having it applied in concrete projects. This process is ongoing.Practical implications– The model is a very useful tool in analysing real world situations, from economic policy issues to strategic management.Originality/value– The paper is a result of extended research on competitiveness and provides a new model for further analyses in a very important field.
VL  - 18
IS  - 1/2
SN  - 1059-5422
DO  - 10.1108/10595420810874583
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/10595420810874583
AU  - Chikán Attila
ED  - Attila Chikán
PY  - 2008
Y1  - 2008/01/01
TI  - National and firm competitiveness: a general research model
T2  - Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 20
EP  - 28
Y2  - 2024/05/08
ER  -