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Publication date: 25 September 2019

Pablo Galaso, Adrián Rodríguez Miranda and Santiago Picasso

This paper aims to analyze the relationship between inter-firm collaboration network and the type of innovation strategies that can be followed by firms: buy or make innovation…

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to analyze the relationship between inter-firm collaboration network and the type of innovation strategies that can be followed by firms: buy or make innovation. In particular, the authors seek to analyze which are the network topologies that facilitate firms following a buy innovation strategy compared to those network properties that encourage internal R&D activities.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors use data from a fieldwork with face-to-face interviews applied to managing directors of firms in the rubber and plastic cluster of Uruguay. Subsequently, they combine social network analysis with regression techniques to determine how inter-firm networks can influence different types of innovation activities.

Findings

The authors find that degree centrality facilitates a buy innovation strategy, while betweenness centrality is positively associated with making innovation. Thus, having many direct links with other firms and organizations is relevant to buy innovation. However, indirect links that allow the firm to occupy a strategic position in the network are crucial to develop in-house innovation strategies.

Research limitations/implications

The results offer an advance in the explanation of the incidence of the cluster network structure on the firms innovation strategies; however, they should be contrasted with similar analysis in others clusters and complemented with in depth case studies on the mechanisms behind these phenomena.

Practical implications

These findings have practical implications for business innovation strategy. One factor that should be taken into account is the way in which firms interact with other actors in the cluster. On the one hand, firms can decide to establish and maintain many direct collaboration links, which may contribute to buy innovation. On the other hand, they can follow a more strategic and selective collaboration strategy to make innovation, a strategy that carefully studies not only its direct collaborations, but also what the potential indirect connections would be.

Social implications

These findings have policy implications regarding industry support organizations. The findings show that such organizations contribute significantly to the overall connectivity and cohesion of networks. This fact allows some firms to register high levels of betweenness centrality, and therefore, organizations can be an interesting instrument to support firms aiming to follow a make innovation strategy.

Originality/value

This study contributes to the literature that analyzes how inter-firm collaboration networks can influence innovation. In line with previous research, results verify that centrality is positively associated with innovation. However, the main contribution of this research is to provide evidence on different ways in which inter-firm networks are related to different innovation strategies (make or buy). In addition, the authors contribute to the understanding of collaboration dynamics and innovation activities in inter-firm interactions within a typical case of a low-tech cluster created under the so-called state-led industrialization model in Latin America.

Objetivo

Este artículo busca estudiar la relación entre las redes de colaboración entre empresas y las diferentes estrategias de innovación. En concreto, se centra en la clásica distinción entre comprar la innovación o desarrollarla en el seno de la empresa.

Diseño/metodología/aproximación

El artículo estudia el clúster del caucho y plástico de Uruguay, situado en el área metropolitana de Montevideo y Canelones. Los datos se obtuvieron de un trabajo de campo, con 118 entrevistas cara a cara a gerentes de empresas del clúster. Se combinan técnicas de análisis de redes sociales con regresiones logísticas para estimar cómo la posición en la red influye sobre las estrategias de innovación.

Resultados

Los resultados prueban que la red tiene efectos diferenciados en las estrategias de innovación: mientras que la centralidad de grado (tener muchas conexiones) facilita que las empresas compren innovación, la centralidad de intermediación (ocupar una posición estratégica en la red) está positivamente asociada con el desarrollo de innovación dentro de la empresa.

Originalidad/valor

El artículo realiza una contribución relevante a la literatura sobre redes de innovación al aclarar la relación entre diferentes formas de colaboración en red y distintas estrategias de innovación. Además, resulta de especial interés su estudio de la innovación y las interacciones entre empresas en un caso típico de industria de baja tecnología, creada bajo el llamado modelo de industrialización dirigido por el estado.

Palabras clave

Análisis de redes sociales, Innovación, Industrias de baja tecnología, Clúster industrial, Caucho y plástico, Uruguay

Objetivo

O objetivo deste artigo é estudar como as redes de colaboração entre empresas estão relacionadas a diferentes estratégias de inovação seguidas pelas empresas. Em particular, concentra-se na chamada distinção entre comprar e fazer inovação.

Design/metodologia/abordagem

O artigo estuda o cluster industrial de borracha e plásticos do Uruguai, localizado nas regiões metropolitanas de Montevidéu e Canelones. Os dados foram obtidos a partir do trabalho de campo, através de 118 entrevistas face-a-face aplicadas a diretores executivos de empresas. Ele combina análise de redes sociais com técnicas de regressão logística para determinar como a posição nas redes de colaboração influencia as estratégias de inovação.

Resultados

Os resultados provam que a rede tem efeitos diferentes pelo tipo de estratégia de inovação: a centralidade dos graus das firmas (isto é, ter muitos links diretos) facilita a compra de inovações externas, enquanto a centralidade entre as posições (estando localizada em uma posição estratégica na rede) é positivamente associado com a inovação dentro da empresa.

Originalidade/valor

O artigo fornece uma contribuição relevante para a literatura sobre redes de inovação, elucidando a relação entre diferentes formas de colaboração e diferentes estratégias de inovação. Além disso, faz uma contribuição especial, concentrando-se em inovações e interações entre firmas dentro de um caso típico de uma indústria de baixa tecnologia criada sob o chamado modelo de industrialização liderado pelo Estado.

Palavras-chave

Análise de redes sociais, Inovação, Indústrias de baixa tecnologia, Cluster industrial, Borracha e plásticos, Uruguai

Details

Management Research: Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management, vol. 17 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1536-5433

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Article
Publication date: 1 October 2019

Paulo Roberto Cintra, Janaina Costa and André Luiz Sica de Campos

The formation of an aerospace complex in São José dos Campos (SP-Brazil) reflects a process of path dependence, which has favored sectorial technological development and…

Abstract

Purpose

The formation of an aerospace complex in São José dos Campos (SP-Brazil) reflects a process of path dependence, which has favored sectorial technological development and innovation. In this sense, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the pattern of relationships established between Embraer, the Technological Institute of Aeronautics, the National Institute of Space Research (INPE) and the institutes linked to the Aerospace Technical Center (CTA).

Design/methodology/approach

Using patents as a proxy for inventive activity, the authors carried out social networks analysis based on collaboration maps elaborated considering co-assignees in institutional patents.

Findings

Over time, Embraer became the main inventor of patentable technologies and a central player in the network of the aerospace complex at São José dos Campos.

Research limitations/implications

Several public institutions analyzed pertain to the Brazilian Ministry of Defence. Therefore, inventive activity may be confidential, which implies a limitation in the analysis.

Originality/value

With acquisition of Embraer by the US company Boeing, there could be a loss of the company's technical capacity in product development. The paper argues that the aerospace complex itself might also be impacted, considering that Embraer is the most relevant inventor of patentable knowledge locally in recent decades.

Propósito

La formación de un complejo aeroespacial en São José dos Campos (SP-Brasil) refleja un proceso de path dependence de la ciudad en pro del desarrollo tecnológico y la innovación en el sector aeroespacial. En este sentido, el objetivo de este artículo fue investigar las relaciones establecidas entre la Embraer, el Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), el Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Espaciales (INPE) y los institutos vinculados al Centro Técnico Aeroespacial (CTA).

Metodología

Utilizando las patentes como proxy para atividade inovativa, se realizaron análisis de redes sociales a partir de mapas de colaboración elaborados considerando la copropiedad de patentes pertenecientes a las instituciones analizadas.

Resultados

A través del tiempo, Embraer se convirtió en la principal inventora de tecnologías patentables y actor central en la red del complejo tecnológico de São José dos Campos.

Limitaciones de la investigación

La mayoría de las instituciones seleccionadas para la realización del artículo pertenecen al organigrama del Ministerio de Defensa. Por lo tanto, pueden existir proyectos que son sigilosos, no siendo expuestos al conocimiento público, lo que implica una limitación de los análisis a las patentes encontradas.

Originalidad/valor

Con la adquisición de Embraer por Boeing, es posible la pérdida de la capacidad técnica de la empresa para el desarrollo de nuevas productos, el artículo discute que el propio complejo tecnológico aeronáutico también pondrá ser impactado, que Embraer es la mayor productora de conocimiento patentable en el sector en el período reciente.

Propósito/Objetivo

A formação de um complexo aeroespacial em São José dos Campos (SP-Brasil) reflete um processo de path dependence da cidade em prol do desenvolvimento e da inovação tecnológica no setor aeroespacial. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste artigo foi investigar os padrões de relacionamento entre a Embraer, o Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), o Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE) e os institutos vinculados ao Centro Técnico Aeroespacial (CTA).

Metodologia

Utilizando as patentes como proxy para atividades inovativas, foram realizadas análises de redes sociais a partir de mapas de colaboração elaborados considerando a co-titularidade de patentes pertencentes às instituições analisadas.

Resultados

Ao longo do tempo, a Embraer tornou-se a principal inventora de tecnologias patenteáveis e ator central na rede do complexo tecnológico de São José dos Campos.

Limitações da pesquisa

Diversas instituições analisadas pertencem ao Ministério da Defesa brasileiro. Logo, a atividade inovativa pode ser sigilosa, não sendo exposta ao conhecimento público, o que implica em uma limitação das análises às patentes encontradas.

Originalidade/valor

A conclusão da compra da Embraer pela Boeing pode implicar na perda da capacidade técnica da empresa para o desenvolvimento de novos produtos, o artigo discute que o próprio complexo aeroespacial também seria impactado, considerando que Embraer é a maior inventora de conhecimento patenteável no setor em período recente.

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Management Research: Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management, vol. 18 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1536-5433

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Article
Publication date: 13 August 2018

Camila Franco and Peter Fernandes Wanke

The purpose of this paper is to seek to fill the gaps found in the literature to understand why and how the partnerships are formed and to map the dynamics of partnership networks…

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to seek to fill the gaps found in the literature to understand why and how the partnerships are formed and to map the dynamics of partnership networks of Brazilian electricity companies.

Design/methodology/approach

To map the dynamics of partnership networks formed by the Brazilian electricity companies, a social network analysis technique was adopted: R statistical software was used to make calculations and plot these networks.

Findings

It was found that the partnership network had a clear potential for an increase in the number of projects; however, the partnerships for the execution of such projects were dispersed. Although the concessionaires established partnerships with diverse institutions, the latter did not intercommunicate. Moreover, when analyzing the projects with respect to the project-type investigated, the institutions engaged in specific project types can be identified; thus, there is an opportunity for concessionaires, authorized contractors and licensed companies to identify the best partners, i.e. those that already possess the expertise to execute specific projects in future partnerships.

Originality/value

The purpose of this paper is to fill the gap in partnership network development dynamics to understand how such networks form, change and evolve over time.

Objetivo

Tentar preencher as lacunas encontrada na literatura, entender o porquê e como as parcerias ocorrem e também mapear a dinâmica da rede de parcerias estabelecida pelas empresas elétricas brasileiras.

Desenho/metodologia/abordagem

Para mapear a dinâmica das redes de parceria formada pelas empresas do Setor Elétrico Brasileiro, foi adotada a Técnica de Análise de Rede Social com o apoio do Pacote Estatístico R para fazer cálculos e desenhar essas redes.

Resultados

Os resultados apontaram para o fato de que a Rede teve um potencial aumento no número de projetos, no entanto, as parcerias para a execução de tais projetos foram dispersas. As concessionárias estabeleceram parcerias com diversas instituições, mas estas não se comunicaram entre si. Além disso, ao analisar os projetos em relação aos temas desenvolvidos, é possível identificar as instituições envolvidas em temas de projetos específicos, o que cria uma oportunidade para concessionárias, contratadas e empresas licenciadas para identificar os melhores parceiros, aqueles que já possuem certas competências para executar projetos específicos em futuras parcerias.

Originalidade/valor

Este artigo pretende preencher a lacuna em relação à dinâmica de desenvolvimento da rede, entendendo assim a forma como elas se desenvolvem, mudam e evoluem ao longo do tempo.

Objetivo

Intentar llenar las lagunas encontradas en la literatura, entender el por qué y cómo las alianzas ocurren y también mapear la dinámica de la red de alianzas establecida por las empresas eléctricas brasileñas.

Dibujo/metodología/enfoque

Para mapear la dinámica de las redes de asociación formada por las empresas del Sector Eléctrico Brasileño, se adoptó la Técnica de Análisis de Red Social con el apoyo del Paquete Estadístico R para hacer cálculos y diseñar esas redes.

Resultados

Los resultados apuntaron al hecho de que la Red tuvo un potencial aumento en el número de proyectos, sin embargo, las alianzas para la ejecución de tales proyectos fueron dispersas. Las concesionarias establecieron alianzas con diversas instituciones, pero éstas no se comunicaron entre sí. Además, al analizar los proyectos en relación a los temas desarrollados, es posible identificar a las instituciones involucradas en temas de proyectos específicos, lo que crea una oportunidad para concesionarias, contratistas y empresas licenciadas para identificar a los mejores socios, aquellos que ya poseen ciertas competencias para realizar proyectos específicos en futuras alianzas.

Originalidad/valor

Este artículo pretende llenar la brecha en relación a la dinámica de desarrollo de la red, entendiendo así la forma en que se desarrollan, cambian y evolucionan a lo largo del tiempo.

Details

Management Research: Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management, vol. 16 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1536-5433

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Article
Publication date: 3 May 2022

Mario Bazán Borja

The purpose of this study is to identify and interpret the effect of governmental financial support to generate knowledge-based collaborations between actors in cross-border…

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to identify and interpret the effect of governmental financial support to generate knowledge-based collaborations between actors in cross-border regions for the design of mission-oriented policies to improve the regionalization process taking into account the interregional innovation systems in Peru.

Design/methodology/approach

Innovation systems, social network analysis and mission-oriented policies contribute to analyze links between border subnational territories and to build strategies toward interregional innovation systems.

Findings

A total of 5 out of 18 possible regional interactions are strong enough to be considered interregional innovation systems. Thus, mission-oriented policies may be designed to strengthen ties between regions.

Research limitations/implications

As the amount of data observed is not large enough, this study and its outcomes must be considered an exploratory exercise.

Originality/value

Innovation policy design based on the Peruvian context and evidence opens opportunities to rethink regionalization processes in the country.

Propósito

Las colaboraciones basadas en el conocimiento entre actores de regiones transfronterizas podrían ayudar a diseñar un mejor proceso de regionalización en el Perú. Los resultados de un apoyo financiero gubernamental a la innovación aportan pruebas para un diseño de políticas orientado a la misión de los sistemas de innovación interregionales.

Diseño/metodología/enfoque

Los sistemas de innovación, el análisis de redes sociales y las políticas orientadas a la misión contribuyen a analizar los vínculos entre territorios subnacionales fronterizos y a construir estrategias hacia sistemas de innovación interregionales.

Resultados

Cinco de las 18 posibles interacciones regionales son lo suficientemente fuertes como para ser consideradas sistemas de innovación interregionales. Por tanto, las políticas orientadas a las misiones pueden diseñarse para reforzar los vínculos entre regiones.

Límites de la investigación

Dado que la cantidad de datos observados no es lo suficientemente grande, este estudio y sus resultados deben considerarse un ejercicio exploratorio.

Originalidad

El diseño de políticas de innovación a partir del contexto y la evidencia peruana abre oportunidades para repensar los procesos de regionalización en el país.

Objetivo

A colaboração baseada no conhecimento entre atores de regiões transfronteiriças poderia ajudar a conceber um melhor processo de regionalização no Peru. Os resultados de um apoio financeiro governamental à inovação dão provas de uma concepção política orientada para a missão de sistemas de inovação inter-regionais.

Concepção/metodologia/abordagem

Sistemas de inovação, análise de redes sociais e políticas orientadas para missões contribuem para analisar as ligações entre territórios subnacionais fronteiriços e para construir estratégias para sistemas de inovação inter-regionais.

Conclusões

Cinco das 18 interações regionais possíveis são suficientemente fortes para serem consideradas sistemas de inovação inter-regionais. Assim, as políticas orientadas para a missão podem ser concebidas para reforçar os laços entre regiões.

Limites da investigação

Uma vez que a quantidade de dados observada não é suficientemente grande, este estudo e os seus resultados devem ser considerados como um exercício exploratório.

Originalidade

A concepção de políticas de inovação com base no contexto peruano e nas provas abre oportunidades para repensar os processos de regionalização no país.

Open Access
Article
Publication date: 4 February 2019

Maria Gabriela Miranda and Renata Borges

Technology-based incubators depend on high-level knowledge to constantly meet the demands of the market. Incubators offer a variety of specialized services to help startups…

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Abstract

Purpose

Technology-based incubators depend on high-level knowledge to constantly meet the demands of the market. Incubators offer a variety of specialized services to help startups increase the chances of crossing the valley of death. These services include infrastructure, access to a professional network of mentors and an intensive support of a consultant team to help with managerial and legal challenges. Therefore, it is critical to incubators to develop both highly skilled teams of consultants and social environment that facilitates communication. The purpose of this paper is to understand how innovation-oriented social networks created within technology-based incubators are shaped.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected in five incubators participating connected to federal universities from the state of Minas Gerais. The network attributes collected in the survey were placed in a matrix form. The mapping and measurement of the relationships between individuals were developed using the Ucinet software. Ucinet enables the analysis of attributes (attitudes, behaviors and characteristics) characterized as relational (contacts, ties and relationships). The software also includes the Netdraw network visualization tool, which enables the creation of matrices and graphical network maps. The measurements of centrality, closeness and intermediation were analyzed to assess the intra-organizational social network.

Findings

The results indicate that although the flow of communication does not follow the formal hierarchy, the interaction between team members to spontaneously exchange ideas, information and experiences is rare. The workers are so concerned about their timely tasks, that they have few opportunities to exchange information and knowledge. The coordination is carried out by university professors, who also perform other tasks (e.g. teaching, research and administration activities) besides those related to the incubators. The results also suggest that in the technology-based incubators studied, besides dealing in an innovative environment, the distribution of tasks and responsibilities are still rigid and traditional.

Originality/value

By analyzing the degree of the relationship between team members, the proximity and the level of intermediation of co-workers, it is possible to see how the incubators workers interact, thereby identifying the flow of information. This study offers implications for theory and practice. To the theory, this study adds to the discussion of intra-organizational social network of technology-based companies in the Brazilian context. To practitioners, this research sheds light on the importance of the social network built within the organization to promote effective communication and knowledge sharing.

Details

Innovation & Management Review, vol. 16 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2515-8961

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Article
Publication date: 2 November 2018

Débora Regina Schneider Locatelli, Marco Antonio Pinheiro da Silveira and Paulo Mourão

This paper aims to focus on Brazilian business fairs primarily attended by metalworking companies.

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to focus on Brazilian business fairs primarily attended by metalworking companies.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a qualitative and exploratory approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews answered by exhibitor companies from two of the most relevant Brazilian states in this industrial sector: Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.

Findings

The results recognize the four pillars of the interorganizational relationship developed among exhibitors at business fairs and launch serious implications for the effective development of business fairs as spaces of interorganizational relationship and of value creation.

Originality/value

This is the first study discussing the trade fairs of the Brazilian emerging industry related to the metal-mechanic sector of two of the most significant states in the country: Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.

Details

Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, vol. 34 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0885-8624

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Article
Publication date: 19 May 2023

Jose Luis Rivas, Erica Salvaj and Miguel Cordova

The purpose of this study is to analyze interlocking directorate (ID) networks of family and nonfamily firms (FFs) in Chile, Mexico and Peru.

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to analyze interlocking directorate (ID) networks of family and nonfamily firms (FFs) in Chile, Mexico and Peru.

Design/methodology/approach

Social network analysis methodology allowed us to analyze the position of FFs within the structure of IDs at the local and transnational levels.

Findings

FFs tend to have a higher proportion of board interlocks to other firms, especially FFs. In addition, FFs are more likely to occupy a brokerage position in national IDs structures. Finally, they also have a higher proportion of interlocks to other domestic firms in and nearby geographic areas. Thus, they create transnational networks.

Originality/value

This paper finds evidence that supports three of the premises of interorganizational familiness literature (Lester and Cannella, 2006). FFs are part of national as well as international corporate networks more than other types of firms, through interlocking directorships.

Proposito

Analizar redes de consejeros de empresas familiares y no familiares en Chile, México y Perú.

Metodologia

El análisis de redes sociales nos permitió analizar la posición de empresas familiares dentro de la estructura de redes a nivel local y transnacional.

Hallazgos

Las empresas familiares tienen un nivel más alto de entrecruzamientos con otras empresas, especialmente con las familiares. Además, las empresas familiares son mas propensas a ocupar posiciones de intermediación en las estructuras nacionales de redes. Finalmente, también tienen más entrecruzamientos con otras empresas nacionales y en regiones geográficas cercanas por lo que crean redes transnacionales.

Originalidad

Encontramos evidencia que apoya los tres pilares de la literatura de familiaridad interorganizacional (Lester y Cannella 2006). Las empresas familiares son parte de una red nacional e internacional más que otros tipos de empresas a través de las interconexiones de posiciones en consejos.

Objetivo

Analisar redes de diretores de empresas familiares e não familiares no Chile, México e Peru.

Metodologia

A análise das redes sociais permitiu analisar a posição das empresas familiares na estrutura das redes a nível local e transnacional.

Resultados

As empresas familiares têm um nível mais elevado de ligações cruzadas com outras empresas, especialmente as empresas familiares. Além disso, é mais provável que as empresas familiares ocupem posições intermediárias nas estruturas das redes nacionais. Por último, têm também mais referências cruzadas com outras empresas nacionais e em regiões geográficas próximas, pelo que criam redes transnacionais.

Originalidade

Encontramos evidências que sustentam os três pilares da literatura sobre familiaridade interorganizacional (Lester e Cannella 2006). As empresas familiares fazem parte de uma rede nacional e internacional mais do que outros tipos de empresas através do interconexões de cargos nos conselhos de administração.

Article
Publication date: 30 April 2020

Gessuir Pigatto, Raiane Real Martinelli, Timoteo Ramos Queiroz and Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti

This study aims to present a methodological framework to evaluate the relationship between social network centrality, individual competitiveness and network competitiveness.

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to present a methodological framework to evaluate the relationship between social network centrality, individual competitiveness and network competitiveness.

Design/methodology/approach

Tilapia fish farmers in the Canoas I hydroelectric dam (states of São Paulo and Paraná, Brazil) were provided with a roster of all actors in their network and interviewed to obtain information on relational and competitiveness variables. UCINET was used to calculate the degree centrality of each farmer. Seven competitiveness drivers were combined into a single indicator to determine the level of competitiveness. A four-quadrant matrix was constructed to investigate the relationship between degree centrality and level of competitiveness.

Findings

A positive relationship was found between degree centrality and level of competitiveness.

Research limitations/implications

Agents upstream or downstream of fish farming were not interviewed, precluding an in-depth analysis of competitiveness in terms of market structure and market relations. The authors suggest that future studies should investigate the influence of upstream and downstream agents on the social network and competitiveness of fish farmers. It is also important to monitor changes in the level of competitiveness of fish farmers in the event of a national economic crisis.

Originality/value

Development of a novel methodological framework on the basis of two methodologies, social network analysis and competitiveness analysis.

Details

Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, vol. 10 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2044-0839

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Publication date: 23 March 2017

Barbara de Lima Voss, David Bernard Carter and Bruno Meirelles Salotti

We present a critical literature review debating Brazilian research on social and environmental accounting (SEA). The aim of this study is to understand the role of politics in…

Abstract

We present a critical literature review debating Brazilian research on social and environmental accounting (SEA). The aim of this study is to understand the role of politics in the construction of hegemonies in SEA research in Brazil. In particular, we examine the role of hegemony in relation to the co-option of SEA literature and sustainability in the Brazilian context by the logic of development for economic growth in emerging economies. The methodological approach adopts a post-structural perspective that reflects Laclau and Mouffe’s discourse theory. The study employs a hermeneutical, rhetorical approach to understand and classify 352 Brazilian research articles on SEA. We employ Brown and Fraser’s (2006) categorizations of SEA literature to help in our analysis: the business case, the stakeholder–accountability approach, and the critical case. We argue that the business case is prominent in Brazilian studies. Second-stage analysis suggests that the major themes under discussion include measurement, consulting, and descriptive approach. We argue that these themes illustrate the degree of influence of the hegemonic politics relevant to emerging economics, as these themes predominantly concern economic growth and a capitalist context. This paper discusses trends and practices in the Brazilian literature on SEA and argues that the focus means that SEA avoids critical debates of the role of capitalist logics in an emerging economy concerning sustainability. We urge the Brazilian academy to understand the implications of its reifying agenda and engage, counter-hegemonically, in a social and political agenda beyond the hegemonic support of a particular set of capitalist interests.

Details

Advances in Environmental Accounting & Management: Social and Environmental Accounting in Brazil
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78635-376-4

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Article
Publication date: 16 June 2022

Bernardo Paraíso De Campos Serra, Patricia Amelia Tomei, Fernando Serra and Luiz Antonio de Camargo Guerrazzi

The purpose of this paper is to examine existing research in Cultural Intelligence (CI), in an attempt to understand the intellectual influences on current research and research…

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine existing research in Cultural Intelligence (CI), in an attempt to understand the intellectual influences on current research and research trends.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors used a bibliometric study of cocitation and bibliographic coupling, supported by factor and network analysis. From a sample of 219 articles, the authors examined selected articles (60 for bibliographic coupling) and the references (32 for citation and cocitation).

Findings

The results indicate that Earley and Ang (2003) is the basis for the current research. The intellectual structure of CI was concerned with three themes: the Concept of CI; CI and the Cultural Context; and Operationalization of the CI Concept. This initial research has influenced current research in the Operationalization of the Concept of CI when investigating the effect of CI on cultural diversity and individual skills and abilities. Another front recognizes the relationship between CI and the cultural context, being oriented toward understanding the performance and leadership of individuals.

Originality/value

The authors identified a new research front related to the effect of CI on cultural diversity. It indicates promising new fronts considering culture in a multifaceted and multilevel perspective, and also the possibility of evaluating the construct's cognitive components in the original perspective of Earley and Ang (2003) with neuroscientific methods. From the analysis, the authors suggest that future research presents methodological challenges and the connection of the CI construct and the level of analysis, and the Latin American context, which are explored at the end of this paper.

Resumen

Propósito

Examinamos la investigación existente en inteligencia cultural (IC) para comprender las influencias intelectuales en la investigación actual y las tendencias de investigación.

Metodología

Se utilizó un estudio bibliométrico de cocitación y acoplamiento bibliográfico, apoyado en análisis factorial y de redes. De una muestra de 219 artículos, examinamos artículos seleccionados (60 por acoplamiento bibliográfico) y referencias (32 por citación y co-citación).

Resultados

Los resultados indican que Earley y Ang (2003) es la base de la presente investigación. La estructura intelectual de IC se ocupaba de tres temas: El Concepto de IC; IC y el Contexto Cultural; Operacionalización del Concepto IC. Esta investigación inicial ha influido en la investigación actual sobre la puesta en práctica del concepto de IC al investigar el efecto de la IC en la diversidad cultural y las habilidades y capacidades individuales. Otro frente reconoce la relación entre la IC y el contexto cultural, orientándose hacia la comprensión del desempeño y liderazgo de los individuos.

Originalidad

Identificamos un nuevo frente de investigación relacionado con el efecto de la IC en la diversidad cultural. Indica nuevas frentes prometedoras considerando la cultura en una perspectiva multifacética y multinivel, pero también la posibilidad de evaluar los componentes cognitivos del constructo en la perspectiva original de Earley y Ang (2003) con métodos neurocientíficos. A partir del análisis, sugerimos que futuras investigaciones presentan desafíos metodológicos y la conexión del constructo IC y el nivel de análisis y el contexto latinoamericano, que se exploran al final del artículo.

Resumo

Objetivo

Examinamos as pesquisas existentes em Inteligência Cultural (IC) parade entender as influências intelectuais na pesquisa atual e tendências de pesquisa.

Metodologia

Utilizamos um estudo bibliométrico de cocitação e pareamento bibliográfico, apoiado em análise fatorial e de rede. De uma amostra de 219 artigos, examinamos os artigos selecionados (60 por pareamento bibliográfico) e as referências (32 por citação e cocitação).

Resultados

Os resultados indicam que Earley e Ang (2003) é a base para a presente pesquisa. A estrutura intelectual da IC preocupou-se com três temas: O Conceito de IC; IC e o Contexto Cultural; Operacionalização do Conceito IC. Esta pesquisa inicial influenciou a pesquisa atual na Operacionalização do Conceito de IC ao investigar o efeito da IC na diversidade cultural e habilidades e habilidades individuais. Outra frente reconhece a relação da IC com o contexto cultural, sendo orientada para a compreensão do desempenho e liderança dos indivíduos.

Originalidade

Identificamos uma nova frente de pesquisa relacionada ao efeito da IC na diversidade cultural. Indica novas frentes promissoras considerando a cultura em uma perspectiva multifacetada e multinível, mas também a possibilidade de avaliar os componentes cognitivos do construto na perspectiva original de Earley e Ang (2003) com métodos neurocientíficos. A partir da análise, sugerimos que pesquisas futuras apresentam desafios metodológicos e a conexão do construto IC e o nível de análise e o contexto latino-americano, que são explorados ao final do artigo.

Details

Management Research: Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management, vol. 20 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1536-5433

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