How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine costly quality signals as such a signal, testing its effects on willingness to pay. Evidence from experiment in B2C retail confirms our predictions, with perceived value mediating the relationship. Implications for brand repositioning are discussed.
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how VRIN resources shapes competitive advantage in manufacturing SMEs settings. Using systematic literature review, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for capability investment.
regulatory uncertainty; industry visibility; field maturity
longitudinal field study; structural equation modelling
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine field-level pressures as a source of institutional pressure on field-level conformity in regulated industries settings. longitudinal field study validates the predicted relationships, with regulatory uncertainty capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform practice adoption.
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing ambidextrous outcomes. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that sensing and seizing capabilities enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from experiment in emerging markets confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform capability investment.
experiment; systematic literature review; survey
This paper investigates third-party certification signals as a costly signal of customer trust under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that third-party certification signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in fashion retail. experiment supports the predictions, with perceived risk reduction capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
market entry; strategic renewal; capability investment
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how resource bundles shapes competitive advantage in family firms settings. Using systematic literature review, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for market entry.
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how multistakeholder dialogue shapes brand equity. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in family firms. structural equation modelling supports the proposed relationships, with cultural distance moderating the effect. Implications for stakeholder engagement are discussed.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how reconfiguring capabilities, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into knowledge integration. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis conducted in manufacturing firms settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by regulatory intensity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through organisational learning.
stakeholder trust; organisational identification; corporate reputation
Multistakeholder dialogue is a critical capability in social enterprises. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we investigate stakeholder salience attributes as an antecedent of brand equity. longitudinal field study in diverse social enterprises settings provides empirical support, with stakeholder trust capturing stakeholder reciprocity mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by linking engagement practices to outcomes.
coercive institutional pressures; field-level pressures; institutional logics
How do institutional logics shape firm performance in higher education? Building on institutional theory, we examine coercive institutional pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. panel data analysis in higher education organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by field reputation, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform structural reform.
Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that intangible firm-specific assets is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using experiment in technology platforms supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for alliance formation.
This paper investigates brand prestige signals as a costly signal of customer trust under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that brand prestige signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in fashion retail. case study supports the predictions, with signal credibility capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
innovation routines; strategic flexibility; organisational learning
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing firm performance. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that sensing and seizing capabilities enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in technology platforms confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform product launch.
consumer electronics; manufacturing firms; emerging markets
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how knowledge absorption routines, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into strategic renewal. meta-analysis conducted in consumer electronics settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by environmental dynamism, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through organisational learning.
Information asymmetry impedes perceived quality in hospitality services exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test third-party certification signals as a costly quality signal. longitudinal field study provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with prior brand familiarity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
organisational legitimacy; institutional decoupling; field reputation
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine field-level pressures as a source of institutional pressure on adoption rates in regulated industries settings. experimental vignette study validates the predicted relationships, with field maturity capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform structural reform.
strategic flexibility; organisational learning; operational efficiency
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that intangible firm-specific assets is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by strategic flexibility. Empirical analysis using systematic literature review in B2B services supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
mimetic isomorphism pressures; legitimacy pressures; field-level pressures
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine mimetic isomorphism pressures as a source of institutional pressure on field-level conformity in higher education settings. panel data analysis validates the predicted relationships, with organisational status capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform field engagement.
International Journal of Research in Marketing
Stakeholder theory holds that firms managing diverse stakeholder claims achieve superior corporate reputation. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we examine stakeholder engagement practices, capturing stakeholder engagement intensity, in social enterprises settings. longitudinal field study supports the proposed model, with organisational identification capturing stakeholder trust mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by clarifying salience-engagement interactions.
dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into strategic renewal. mixed methods design conducted in emerging markets settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by market turbulence, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through organisational learning.
competitive advantage; strategic renewal; market performance
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines intangible firm-specific assets as a source of competitive advantage. Through case study conducted in manufacturing SMEs, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into market entry outcomes.
How do firms sustain organisational adaptation in turbulent automotive industry markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that knowledge absorption routines enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using case study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. organisational learning mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform market entry.
structural reform; practice adoption; field engagement
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how legitimacy pressures shapes legitimacy in healthcare providers organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using survey, we find that legitimacy pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with institutional decoupling mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in higher education organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that coercive institutional pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts firm performance. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis confirms the predicted relationships, with field maturity moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
technology platforms; automotive industry; emerging markets
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into organisational adaptation. systematic literature review conducted in technology platforms settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by technology velocity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through strategic flexibility.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that informational cues increases consumer choice through enhanced signal credibility. Using mixed methods design in fashion retail, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived value mediates the relationship.
Information asymmetry impedes willingness to pay in B2C retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test warranty provision as a costly quality signal. meta-analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with consumer expertise moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that absorptive capacity comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from structural equation modelling shows positive effects on firm performance, with market turbulence capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
purchase intention; perceived quality; brand attitude
Information asymmetry impedes purchase intention in consumer electronics exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test certification badges as a costly quality signal. conjoint analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with prior brand familiarity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in brand repositioning contexts.
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape adoption rates. field-level pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in professional services. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis supports the framework, with institutional decoupling mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in practice adoption.
This study examines market performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that organisational capabilities confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in B2B services supports our model, with operational efficiency mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
valuable rare inimitable resources; intangible firm-specific assets; resource bundles
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether valuable rare inimitable resources predicts competitive advantage in technology platforms. systematic literature review confirms the hypothesised relationship, with industry concentration strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing alliance formation.
mixed methods design; systematic literature review; fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis
stakeholder reciprocity; corporate reputation; organisational identification
stakeholder engagement; alliance formation; CSR investment
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how CSR investments shapes customer loyalty through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using experiment in family firms, we test the model, with industry visibility strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform stakeholder engagement.
This study examines market performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that valuable rare inimitable resources confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in B2B services supports our model, with organisational learning mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
multistakeholder dialogue; stakeholder reciprocity practices
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how multistakeholder dialogue shapes firm performance through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using case study in social enterprises, we test the model, with industry visibility strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform stakeholder engagement.
How do institutional logics shape organisational survival in healthcare providers? Building on institutional theory, we examine institutional logics as a manifestation of normative pressure. case study in healthcare providers organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by field reputation, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform structural reform.
systematic literature review; survey; fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine certification badges as such a signal, testing its effects on customer trust. Evidence from systematic literature review in financial services confirms our predictions, with consumer trust mediating the relationship. Implications for product launch are discussed.
industry concentration; firm size; competitive intensity
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether VRIN resources predicts firm performance in B2B services. experimental vignette study confirms the hypothesised relationship, with industry concentration strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing capability investment.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how microfoundational capabilities, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into innovation performance. experiment conducted in consumer electronics settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by technology velocity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through innovation routines.
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape firm performance. normative industry expectations, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in regulated industries. conjoint analysis supports the framework, with field reputation mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in practice adoption.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that VRIN resources is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using case study in technology platforms supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
strategic renewal; firm performance; financial performance
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that VRIN resources is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by strategic flexibility. Empirical analysis using mixed methods design in family firms supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
How do firms sustain innovation performance in turbulent technology platforms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using mixed methods design, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. knowledge integration mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform product launch.
This paper investigates informational cues as a costly signal of brand attitude under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that informational cues conveys credible quality cues to receivers in e-commerce. experimental vignette study supports the predictions, with signal credibility capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder power dynamics shapes corporate reputation through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using case study in family firms, we test the model, with industry visibility strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform brand repositioning.
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent consumer electronics markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that reconfiguring capabilities enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using mixed methods design, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. knowledge integration mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform strategic renewal.
This study examines competitive advantage from a resource-based perspective. We argue that VRIN resources confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from survey in technology platforms supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
CSR investment; stakeholder engagement; brand repositioning
Multistakeholder dialogue is a critical capability in B2C retail. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we investigate stakeholder reciprocity practices as an antecedent of firm performance. systematic literature review in diverse B2C retail settings provides empirical support, with stakeholder trust capturing stakeholder reciprocity mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by linking engagement practices to outcomes.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder power dynamics shapes brand equity through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using structural equation modelling in manufacturing firms, we test the model, with industry visibility strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform brand repositioning.
customer trust; willingness to pay; perceived quality
consumer electronics; e-commerce; hospitality services
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine brand prestige signals as such a signal, testing its effects on customer trust. Evidence from survey in consumer electronics confirms our predictions, with perceived value mediating the relationship. Implications for channel selection are discussed.
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how intangible firm-specific assets shapes strategic renewal in B2B services settings. Using meta-analysis, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for strategic renewal.
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in regulated industries organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that field-level pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts legitimacy. meta-analysis confirms the predicted relationships, with industry visibility moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
Stakeholder theory holds that firms managing diverse stakeholder claims achieve superior corporate reputation. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we examine multistakeholder dialogue, capturing stakeholder engagement intensity, in professional services settings. experimental vignette study supports the proposed model, with organisational identification capturing stakeholder trust mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by clarifying salience-engagement interactions.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how mimetic isomorphism pressures shapes field-level conformity in higher education organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using longitudinal field study, we find that mimetic isomorphism pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with compliance behaviour mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
This paper investigates warranty provision as a costly signal of customer trust under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that warranty provision conveys credible quality cues to receivers in fashion retail. survey supports the predictions, with perceived value capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
stakeholder power dynamics; stakeholder claims management
corporate reputation; stakeholder reciprocity; organisational identification
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder power dynamics shapes stakeholder trust through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using mixed methods design in family firms, we test the model, with cultural distance strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform brand repositioning.
This study examines market performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that intangible firm-specific assets confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from conjoint analysis in multinational corporations supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
How do firms sustain knowledge integration in turbulent consumer electronics markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that sensing and seizing capabilities enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using case study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. organisational learning mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform market entry.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines resource heterogeneity as a source of market performance. Through conjoint analysis conducted in multinational corporations, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into strategic renewal outcomes.
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine third-party certification signals as a signal in fashion retail markets, predicting consumer choice. mixed methods design validates the hypothesised effects, with market competition intensity strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform brand repositioning.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines resource bundles as a source of strategic renewal. Through meta-analysis conducted in manufacturing SMEs, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into market entry outcomes.
innovation performance; firm performance; strategic renewal
This study examines innovation performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that valuable rare inimitable resources confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from conjoint analysis in multinational corporations supports our model, with knowledge integration mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
firm performance; financial performance; market performance
environmental dynamism; industry concentration; firm size
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how resource bundles shapes firm performance in multinational corporations settings. Using survey, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for alliance formation.
industry visibility; regulatory intensity; stakeholder power asymmetry
Drawing on stakeholder theory, this research examines stakeholder claims management as a driver of firm performance in family firms. Stakeholder engagement, salience attributes, and legitimate claims interact to predict firm outcomes. survey confirms the framework, with stakeholder trust mediating the relationship. The findings clarify how stakeholder management translates into brand repositioning.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether resource bundles predicts market performance in manufacturing SMEs. meta-analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with industry concentration strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing capability investment.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines intangible firm-specific assets as a source of financial performance. Through structural equation modelling conducted in multinational corporations, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into market entry outcomes.
CSR investments; stakeholder engagement practices; stakeholder salience attributes
valuable rare inimitable resources; VRIN resources
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines valuable rare inimitable resources as a source of financial performance. Through structural equation modelling conducted in technology platforms, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into capability investment outcomes.
Drawing on stakeholder theory, this research examines stakeholder reciprocity practices as a driver of brand equity in manufacturing firms. Stakeholder engagement, salience attributes, and legitimate claims interact to predict firm outcomes. systematic literature review confirms the framework, with corporate reputation mediating the relationship. The findings clarify how stakeholder management translates into alliance formation.
This paper investigates costly quality signals as a costly signal of perceived quality under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that costly quality signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in financial services. structural equation modelling supports the predictions, with consumer trust capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
firm performance; innovation performance; competitive advantage
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines organisational capabilities as a source of firm performance. Through systematic literature review conducted in family firms, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into capability investment outcomes.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that absorptive capacity comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from longitudinal field study shows positive effects on strategic renewal, with technology velocity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
How do firms sustain ambidextrous outcomes in turbulent technology platforms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using experimental vignette study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. organisational learning mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform capability investment.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder engagement practices shapes brand equity through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using longitudinal field study in family firms, we test the model, with stakeholder power asymmetry strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform alliance formation.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that reconfiguring capabilities comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from systematic literature review shows positive effects on knowledge integration, with regulatory intensity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
Multistakeholder dialogue is a critical capability in professional services. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we investigate stakeholder engagement practices as an antecedent of stakeholder trust. longitudinal field study in diverse professional services settings provides empirical support, with stakeholder reciprocity capturing stakeholder reciprocity mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by linking engagement practices to outcomes.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines resource heterogeneity as a source of financial performance. Through survey conducted in multinational corporations, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into market entry outcomes.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how organisational ambidexterity enables firms to adapt in automotive industry environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into ambidextrous outcomes. conjoint analysis in automotive industry validates the framework, with knowledge integration mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
strategic flexibility; knowledge integration; organisational learning
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how intangible firm-specific assets shapes financial performance in B2B services settings. Using structural equation modelling, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with firm size strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for strategic renewal.
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how stakeholder claims management shapes stakeholder trust. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in multinational corporations. systematic literature review supports the proposed relationships, with cultural distance moderating the effect. Implications for stakeholder engagement are discussed.
customer trust; purchase intention; perceived quality
Information asymmetry impedes customer trust in financial services exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test warranty provision as a costly quality signal. case study provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with product category risk moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in channel selection contexts.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether VRIN resources predicts financial performance in manufacturing SMEs. meta-analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing strategic renewal.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine field-level pressures as a source of institutional pressure on legitimacy in healthcare providers settings. systematic literature review validates the predicted relationships, with industry visibility capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform structural reform.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine credibility signals as such a signal, testing its effects on customer trust. Evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in B2C retail confirms our predictions, with perceived risk reduction mediating the relationship. Implications for product launch are discussed.
financial services; hospitality services; consumer electronics
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that brand prestige signals increases willingness to pay through enhanced signal credibility. Using longitudinal field study in financial services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived value mediates the relationship.
How do institutional logics shape field-level conformity in professional services? Building on institutional theory, we examine institutional logics as a manifestation of normative pressure. structural equation modelling in professional services organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by compliance behaviour, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform regulatory compliance.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that VRIN resources is a critical antecedent of firm performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by knowledge integration. Empirical analysis using structural equation modelling in manufacturing SMEs supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis; structural equation modelling
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how legitimacy pressures shapes adoption rates in non-profit organisations organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, we find that legitimacy pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with institutional decoupling mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
Information asymmetry impedes brand attitude in B2C retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test third-party certification signals as a costly quality signal. systematic literature review provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with prior brand familiarity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that valuable rare inimitable resources is a critical antecedent of firm performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using systematic literature review in manufacturing SMEs supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
adoption rates; firm performance; practice diffusion
How do institutional logics shape adoption rates in non-profit organisations? Building on institutional theory, we examine legitimacy pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. systematic literature review in non-profit organisations organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by institutional decoupling, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform structural reform.
strategic flexibility; innovation routines; organisational learning
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing firm performance. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that organisational ambidexterity enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from experimental vignette study in manufacturing firms confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform capability investment.
market performance; competitive advantage; innovation performance
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that intangible firm-specific assets is a critical antecedent of market performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by organisational learning. Empirical analysis using experiment in manufacturing SMEs supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for alliance formation.
technology platforms; emerging markets; consumer electronics
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent technology platforms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. organisational learning mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform market entry.
Stakeholder theory holds that firms managing diverse stakeholder claims achieve superior corporate reputation. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we examine stakeholder power dynamics, capturing stakeholder engagement intensity, in professional services settings. meta-analysis supports the proposed model, with stakeholder reciprocity capturing stakeholder trust mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by clarifying salience-engagement interactions.
competitive intensity; firm size; industry concentration
knowledge integration; organisational learning; operational efficiency
mixed methods design; meta-analysis; survey
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether VRIN resources predicts competitive advantage in family firms. mixed methods design confirms the hypothesised relationship, with competitive intensity strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing alliance formation.
corporate reputation; organisational identification; stakeholder reciprocity
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder engagement practices shapes firm performance through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using structural equation modelling in B2C retail, we test the model, with cultural distance strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform CSR investment.
strategic renewal; market entry; product launch
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how organisational ambidexterity, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into organisational adaptation. conjoint analysis conducted in technology platforms settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by market turbulence, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through organisational learning.
This paper investigates credibility signals as a costly signal of perceived quality under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that credibility signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in consumer electronics. panel data analysis supports the predictions, with perceived risk reduction capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
This study examines firm performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that organisational capabilities confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from structural equation modelling in technology platforms supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how resource bundles shapes innovation performance in technology platforms settings. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for alliance formation.
knowledge integration; organisational learning; strategic flexibility
This study examines innovation performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that resource bundles confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from panel data analysis in family firms supports our model, with knowledge integration mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that costly quality signals increases purchase intention through enhanced signal credibility. Using experimental vignette study in hospitality services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived value mediates the relationship.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how reconfiguring capabilities, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into knowledge integration. conjoint analysis conducted in consumer electronics settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by technology velocity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through strategic flexibility.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that VRIN resources is a critical antecedent of innovation performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using meta-analysis in B2B services supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether core competencies predicts competitive advantage in manufacturing SMEs. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with industry concentration strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing market entry.
adoption rates; field-level conformity; legitimacy
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in healthcare providers organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that normative industry expectations, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts adoption rates. panel data analysis confirms the predicted relationships, with regulatory uncertainty moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how reconfiguring capabilities enables firms to adapt in technology platforms environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into firm performance. experiment in technology platforms validates the framework, with knowledge integration mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
organisational ambidexterity; knowledge absorption routines; dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that organisational ambidexterity comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from meta-analysis shows positive effects on innovation performance, with regulatory intensity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether organisational capabilities predicts market performance in technology platforms. case study confirms the hypothesised relationship, with industry concentration strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing capability investment.
This study examines firm performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that intangible firm-specific assets confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from systematic literature review in B2B services supports our model, with organisational learning mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
signal credibility; perceived risk reduction
case study; experimental vignette study; systematic literature review
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine certification badges as a signal in e-commerce markets, predicting willingness to pay. case study validates the hypothesised effects, with consumer expertise strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform brand repositioning.
regulated industries; professional services; higher education
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing innovation performance. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that organisational ambidexterity enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from longitudinal field study in emerging markets confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform strategic renewal.
signal credibility; consumer trust; perceived risk reduction
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine brand prestige signals as such a signal, testing its effects on customer trust. Evidence from experiment in fashion retail confirms our predictions, with signal credibility mediating the relationship. Implications for product launch are discussed.
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how VRIN resources shapes market performance in B2B services settings. Using experiment, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for strategic renewal.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that VRIN resources is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by knowledge integration. Empirical analysis using systematic literature review in B2B services supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for capability investment.
Stakeholder theory holds that firms managing diverse stakeholder claims achieve superior brand equity. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we examine stakeholder salience attributes, capturing stakeholder engagement intensity, in social enterprises settings. survey supports the proposed model, with stakeholder reciprocity capturing stakeholder trust mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by clarifying salience-engagement interactions.
costly quality signals; certification badges; warranty provision
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that costly quality signals increases purchase intention through enhanced signal credibility. Using experimental vignette study in hospitality services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. consumer trust mediates the relationship.
purchase intention; brand attitude; willingness to pay
market competition intensity; product category risk; prior brand familiarity
perceived risk reduction; signal credibility; consumer trust
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that certification badges increases purchase intention through enhanced signal credibility. Using structural equation modelling in B2C retail, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived risk reduction mediates the relationship.
competitive advantage; firm performance; innovation performance
valuable rare inimitable resources; organisational capabilities; intangible firm-specific assets
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines valuable rare inimitable resources as a source of competitive advantage. Through meta-analysis conducted in B2B services, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into alliance formation outcomes.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine brand prestige signals as such a signal, testing its effects on willingness to pay. Evidence from longitudinal field study in financial services confirms our predictions, with consumer trust mediating the relationship. Implications for brand repositioning are discussed.
adoption rates; field-level conformity; practice diffusion
regulated industries; non-profit organisations; professional services
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape adoption rates. coercive institutional pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in regulated industries. structural equation modelling supports the framework, with institutional decoupling mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in regulatory compliance.
consumer trust; perceived risk reduction
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine warranty provision as such a signal, testing its effects on purchase intention. Evidence from survey in hospitality services confirms our predictions, with consumer trust mediating the relationship. Implications for product launch are discussed.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from meta-analysis shows positive effects on strategic renewal, with market turbulence capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
legitimacy; practice diffusion; firm performance
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how field-level pressures shapes legitimacy in non-profit organisations organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using structural equation modelling, we find that field-level pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with organisational legitimacy mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
stakeholder claims management; stakeholder engagement practices; stakeholder power dynamics
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder claims management shapes corporate reputation through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using meta-analysis in social enterprises, we test the model, with stakeholder power asymmetry strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform brand repositioning.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into innovation performance. meta-analysis conducted in automotive industry settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by technology velocity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through knowledge integration.
field maturity; industry visibility; regulatory uncertainty
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in healthcare providers organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that normative industry expectations, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts organisational survival. longitudinal field study confirms the predicted relationships, with field maturity moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
industry concentration; competitive intensity; environmental dynamism
strategic renewal; alliance formation; market entry
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how core competencies shapes market performance in manufacturing SMEs settings. Using panel data analysis, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with industry concentration strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for strategic renewal.
industry visibility; organisational status; regulatory uncertainty
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in professional services organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that regulatory institutional pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts legitimacy. mixed methods design confirms the predicted relationships, with industry visibility moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
product category risk; consumer expertise; prior brand familiarity
perceived value; perceived risk reduction
Information asymmetry impedes consumer choice in consumer electronics exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test warranty provision as a costly quality signal. structural equation modelling provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with product category risk moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in advertising investment contexts.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how multistakeholder dialogue shapes social legitimacy through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using survey in multinational corporations, we test the model, with stakeholder power asymmetry strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform alliance formation.
Multistakeholder dialogue is a critical capability in B2C retail. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we investigate stakeholder engagement practices as an antecedent of customer loyalty. survey in diverse B2C retail settings provides empirical support, with stakeholder trust capturing stakeholder reciprocity mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by linking engagement practices to outcomes.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether core competencies predicts firm performance in technology platforms. structural equation modelling confirms the hypothesised relationship, with firm size strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing strategic renewal.
strategic flexibility; knowledge integration; operational efficiency
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether resource bundles predicts innovation performance in B2B services. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with industry concentration strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing capability investment.
competitive advantage; financial performance; firm performance
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether intangible firm-specific assets predicts competitive advantage in B2B services. systematic literature review confirms the hypothesised relationship, with industry concentration strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing market entry.
perceived quality; purchase intention; consumer choice
This paper investigates brand prestige signals as a costly signal of perceived quality under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that brand prestige signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in hospitality services. conjoint analysis supports the predictions, with perceived value capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
systematic literature review; experiment; case study
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that resource bundles is a critical antecedent of financial performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by organisational learning. Empirical analysis using systematic literature review in B2B services supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for alliance formation.
Multistakeholder dialogue is a critical capability in manufacturing firms. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we investigate stakeholder reciprocity practices as an antecedent of firm performance. survey in diverse manufacturing firms settings provides empirical support, with stakeholder reciprocity capturing stakeholder reciprocity mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by linking engagement practices to outcomes.
panel data analysis; experimental vignette study; experiment
This study examines strategic renewal from a resource-based perspective. We argue that resource bundles confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from panel data analysis in family firms supports our model, with operational efficiency mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing organisational adaptation. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that reconfiguring capabilities enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from longitudinal field study in technology platforms confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform strategic renewal.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine credibility signals as such a signal, testing its effects on consumer choice. Evidence from survey in B2C retail confirms our predictions, with perceived risk reduction mediating the relationship. Implications for product launch are discussed.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how regulatory institutional pressures shapes adoption rates in higher education organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using longitudinal field study, we find that regulatory institutional pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with field reputation mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
firm performance; financial performance; innovation performance
capability investment; strategic renewal; alliance formation
This study examines firm performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that organisational capabilities confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from mixed methods design in B2B services supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
healthcare providers; non-profit organisations; professional services
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape adoption rates. normative industry expectations, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in healthcare providers. meta-analysis supports the framework, with field reputation mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in field engagement.
How do institutional logics shape adoption rates in regulated industries? Building on institutional theory, we examine institutional logics as a manifestation of normative pressure. conjoint analysis in regulated industries organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by field reputation, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform practice adoption.
dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation; sensing and seizing capabilities
strategic flexibility; knowledge integration; innovation routines
How do firms sustain ambidextrous outcomes in turbulent automotive industry markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using conjoint analysis, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. strategic flexibility mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform market entry.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that brand prestige signals increases consumer choice through enhanced signal credibility. Using panel data analysis in financial services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived value mediates the relationship.
manufacturing SMEs; B2B services; multinational corporations
case study; fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis
This study examines innovation performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that intangible firm-specific assets confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from case study in manufacturing SMEs supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
How do institutional logics shape field-level conformity in non-profit organisations? Building on institutional theory, we examine institutional logics as a manifestation of normative pressure. case study in non-profit organisations organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by institutional decoupling, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform field engagement.
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how multistakeholder dialogue shapes corporate reputation. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in social enterprises. structural equation modelling supports the proposed relationships, with stakeholder power asymmetry moderating the effect. Implications for stakeholder engagement are discussed.
Information asymmetry impedes customer trust in financial services exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test costly quality signals as a costly quality signal. meta-analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with prior brand familiarity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in brand repositioning contexts.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that reconfiguring capabilities comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from experiment shows positive effects on knowledge integration, with market turbulence capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
capability investment; strategic renewal; market entry
How do firms sustain knowledge integration in turbulent automotive industry markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that microfoundational capabilities enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. knowledge integration mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform capability investment.
This study examines financial performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that core competencies confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from conjoint analysis in multinational corporations supports our model, with organisational learning mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that intangible firm-specific assets is a critical antecedent of innovation performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by knowledge integration. Empirical analysis using meta-analysis in multinational corporations supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for capability investment.
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine credibility signals as a signal in hospitality services markets, predicting customer trust. experiment validates the hypothesised effects, with market competition intensity strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform channel selection.
costly quality signals; informational cues; credibility signals
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine costly quality signals as a signal in consumer electronics markets, predicting customer trust. longitudinal field study validates the hypothesised effects, with consumer expertise strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform product launch.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine warranty provision as such a signal, testing its effects on purchase intention. Evidence from case study in B2C retail confirms our predictions, with perceived value mediating the relationship. Implications for brand repositioning are discussed.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether resource bundles predicts financial performance in multinational corporations. systematic literature review confirms the hypothesised relationship, with competitive intensity strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing alliance formation.
conjoint analysis; fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis
Information asymmetry impedes perceived quality in B2C retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test informational cues as a costly quality signal. conjoint analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with consumer expertise moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in brand repositioning contexts.
Information asymmetry impedes brand attitude in financial services exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test credibility signals as a costly quality signal. experiment provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with product category risk moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in channel selection contexts.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder reciprocity practices shapes stakeholder trust through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using mixed methods design in social enterprises, we test the model, with cultural distance strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform stakeholder engagement.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from experiment shows positive effects on strategic renewal, with market turbulence capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation; knowledge absorption routines; absorptive capacity
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables firms to adapt in manufacturing firms environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into firm performance. panel data analysis in manufacturing firms validates the framework, with strategic flexibility mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that third-party certification signals increases perceived quality through enhanced signal credibility. Using conjoint analysis in hospitality services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived value mediates the relationship.
Stakeholder theory holds that firms managing diverse stakeholder claims achieve superior corporate reputation. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we examine stakeholder salience attributes, capturing stakeholder engagement intensity, in family firms settings. case study supports the proposed model, with stakeholder reciprocity capturing stakeholder trust mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by clarifying salience-engagement interactions.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder claims management shapes social legitimacy through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using conjoint analysis in B2C retail, we test the model, with cultural distance strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform alliance formation.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how reconfiguring capabilities enables firms to adapt in manufacturing firms environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into strategic renewal. experiment in manufacturing firms validates the framework, with strategic flexibility mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder power dynamics shapes social legitimacy through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using meta-analysis in B2C retail, we test the model, with industry visibility strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform CSR investment.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines resource bundles as a source of market performance. Through conjoint analysis conducted in B2B services, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into alliance formation outcomes.
field maturity; industry visibility; organisational status
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape organisational survival. coercive institutional pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in non-profit organisations. systematic literature review supports the framework, with institutional decoupling mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in field engagement.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables firms to adapt in manufacturing firms environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into organisational adaptation. mixed methods design in manufacturing firms validates the framework, with organisational learning mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
stakeholder engagement; CSR investment; brand repositioning
panel data analysis; fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how CSR investments shapes corporate reputation. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in social enterprises. panel data analysis supports the proposed relationships, with regulatory intensity moderating the effect. Implications for stakeholder engagement are discussed.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how institutional logics shapes organisational survival in higher education organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using survey, we find that institutional logics increases legitimacy and adoption, with compliance behaviour mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine field-level pressures as a source of institutional pressure on organisational survival in regulated industries settings. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis validates the predicted relationships, with regulatory uncertainty capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform structural reform.
This paper investigates certification badges as a costly signal of consumer choice under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that certification badges conveys credible quality cues to receivers in hospitality services. meta-analysis supports the predictions, with perceived risk reduction capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder engagement practices shapes social legitimacy through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using conjoint analysis in professional services, we test the model, with regulatory intensity strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform stakeholder engagement.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how microfoundational capabilities, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into strategic renewal. survey conducted in manufacturing firms settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by environmental dynamism, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through strategic flexibility.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that VRIN resources is a critical antecedent of market performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by strategic flexibility. Empirical analysis using structural equation modelling in multinational corporations supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for alliance formation.
signal credibility; perceived risk reduction; perceived value
B2C retail; financial services; fashion retail
This paper investigates informational cues as a costly signal of perceived quality under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that informational cues conveys credible quality cues to receivers in B2C retail. mixed methods design supports the predictions, with signal credibility capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
capability investment; market entry; strategic renewal
This study examines firm performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that core competencies confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from survey in manufacturing SMEs supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that warranty provision increases purchase intention through enhanced signal credibility. Using panel data analysis in e-commerce, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. consumer trust mediates the relationship.
higher education; healthcare providers; professional services
How do institutional logics shape legitimacy in higher education? Building on institutional theory, we examine field-level pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. panel data analysis in higher education organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by compliance behaviour, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform regulatory compliance.
signal credibility; perceived risk reduction; consumer trust
brand repositioning; product launch; channel selection
This paper investigates third-party certification signals as a costly signal of customer trust under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that third-party certification signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in fashion retail. experimental vignette study supports the predictions, with signal credibility capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Information asymmetry impedes customer trust in B2C retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test costly quality signals as a costly quality signal. meta-analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with prior brand familiarity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
willingness to pay; brand attitude; consumer choice
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine warranty provision as a signal in consumer electronics markets, predicting willingness to pay. structural equation modelling validates the hypothesised effects, with market competition intensity strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform advertising investment.
costly quality signals; third-party certification signals
perceived value; signal credibility; consumer trust
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine costly quality signals as such a signal, testing its effects on brand attitude. Evidence from conjoint analysis in hospitality services confirms our predictions, with perceived value mediating the relationship. Implications for brand repositioning are discussed.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine informational cues as such a signal, testing its effects on willingness to pay. Evidence from experimental vignette study in B2C retail confirms our predictions, with perceived risk reduction mediating the relationship. Implications for product launch are discussed.
consumer choice; customer trust; brand attitude
consumer expertise; market competition intensity
This paper investigates third-party certification signals as a costly signal of consumer choice under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that third-party certification signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in financial services. experimental vignette study supports the predictions, with signal credibility capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into innovation performance. survey conducted in manufacturing firms settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by market turbulence, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through organisational learning.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that resource heterogeneity is a critical antecedent of financial performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using longitudinal field study in multinational corporations supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for capability investment.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how microfoundational capabilities enables firms to adapt in automotive industry environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into firm performance. conjoint analysis in automotive industry validates the framework, with strategic flexibility mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
credibility signals; brand prestige signals; warranty provision
Information asymmetry impedes willingness to pay in consumer electronics exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test credibility signals as a costly quality signal. systematic literature review provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with prior brand familiarity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
innovation routines; strategic flexibility; knowledge integration
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing knowledge integration. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that knowledge absorption routines enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from longitudinal field study in technology platforms confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform strategic renewal.
emerging markets; consumer electronics; manufacturing firms
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how reconfiguring capabilities enables firms to adapt in emerging markets environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into innovation performance. systematic literature review in emerging markets validates the framework, with knowledge integration mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
How do firms sustain knowledge integration in turbulent automotive industry markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that knowledge absorption routines enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using longitudinal field study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. innovation routines mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform strategic renewal.
Information asymmetry impedes consumer choice in B2C retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test certification badges as a costly quality signal. experiment provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with product category risk moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
regulatory intensity; stakeholder power asymmetry
stakeholder trust; corporate reputation; organisational identification
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how stakeholder salience attributes shapes social legitimacy. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in B2C retail. conjoint analysis supports the proposed relationships, with regulatory intensity moderating the effect. Implications for stakeholder engagement are discussed.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that resource bundles is a critical antecedent of innovation performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by organisational learning. Empirical analysis using survey in manufacturing SMEs supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
Information asymmetry impedes perceived quality in hospitality services exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test informational cues as a costly quality signal. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with consumer expertise moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in channel selection contexts.
coercive institutional pressures; mimetic isomorphism pressures
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in healthcare providers organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that coercive institutional pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts organisational survival. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis confirms the predicted relationships, with industry visibility moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that resource bundles is a critical antecedent of competitive advantage. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by strategic flexibility. Empirical analysis using mixed methods design in multinational corporations supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
field engagement; structural reform; practice adoption
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape adoption rates. coercive institutional pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in higher education. systematic literature review supports the framework, with organisational legitimacy mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in field engagement.
This study examines firm performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that organisational capabilities confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from case study in technology platforms supports our model, with operational efficiency mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how field-level pressures shapes firm performance in healthcare providers organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using systematic literature review, we find that field-level pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with institutional decoupling mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine institutional logics as a source of institutional pressure on organisational survival in professional services settings. experiment validates the predicted relationships, with field maturity capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform regulatory compliance.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder reciprocity practices shapes corporate reputation through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using mixed methods design in professional services, we test the model, with industry visibility strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform brand repositioning.
structural reform; regulatory compliance; field engagement
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in healthcare providers organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that field-level pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts legitimacy. meta-analysis confirms the predicted relationships, with organisational status moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether resource bundles predicts strategic renewal in multinational corporations. meta-analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing market entry.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from longitudinal field study shows positive effects on innovation performance, with environmental dynamism capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
How do institutional logics shape legitimacy in non-profit organisations? Building on institutional theory, we examine normative industry expectations as a manifestation of normative pressure. experiment in non-profit organisations organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by organisational legitimacy, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform practice adoption.
mixed methods design; structural equation modelling
How do institutional logics shape field-level conformity in healthcare providers? Building on institutional theory, we examine field-level pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. mixed methods design in healthcare providers organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by organisational legitimacy, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform regulatory compliance.
This paper investigates informational cues as a costly signal of purchase intention under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that informational cues conveys credible quality cues to receivers in hospitality services. experimental vignette study supports the predictions, with consumer trust capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines resource bundles as a source of firm performance. Through panel data analysis conducted in family firms, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into market entry outcomes.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine field-level pressures as a source of institutional pressure on adoption rates in non-profit organisations settings. meta-analysis validates the predicted relationships, with organisational status capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform practice adoption.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how organisational ambidexterity, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into knowledge integration. experiment conducted in consumer electronics settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by environmental dynamism, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through organisational learning.
strategic flexibility; organisational learning; knowledge integration
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how resource heterogeneity shapes strategic renewal in technology platforms settings. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with industry concentration strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for capability investment.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that third-party certification signals increases customer trust through enhanced signal credibility. Using systematic literature review in financial services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived risk reduction mediates the relationship.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine regulatory institutional pressures as a source of institutional pressure on practice diffusion in higher education settings. conjoint analysis validates the predicted relationships, with regulatory uncertainty capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform regulatory compliance.
dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation; sensing and seizing capabilities; reconfiguring capabilities
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing ambidextrous outcomes. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from case study in automotive industry confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform capability investment.
innovation routines; organisational learning; knowledge integration
How do firms sustain organisational adaptation in turbulent technology platforms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using experimental vignette study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. innovation routines mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform strategic renewal.
How do institutional logics shape organisational survival in higher education? Building on institutional theory, we examine field-level pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. panel data analysis in higher education organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by field reputation, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform regulatory compliance.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into firm performance. longitudinal field study conducted in automotive industry settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by technology velocity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through innovation routines.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis shows positive effects on strategic renewal, with market turbulence capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
brand prestige signals; informational cues
This paper investigates brand prestige signals as a costly signal of consumer choice under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that brand prestige signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in consumer electronics. systematic literature review supports the predictions, with consumer trust capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder engagement practices shapes corporate reputation through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using mixed methods design in multinational corporations, we test the model, with stakeholder power asymmetry strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform CSR investment.
This study examines firm performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that resource heterogeneity confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from mixed methods design in B2B services supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
Drawing on stakeholder theory, this research examines CSR investments as a driver of firm performance in social enterprises. Stakeholder engagement, salience attributes, and legitimate claims interact to predict firm outcomes. systematic literature review confirms the framework, with corporate reputation mediating the relationship. The findings clarify how stakeholder management translates into stakeholder engagement.
This study examines market performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that VRIN resources confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from experimental vignette study in technology platforms supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that valuable rare inimitable resources is a critical antecedent of firm performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by strategic flexibility. Empirical analysis using case study in manufacturing SMEs supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for alliance formation.
multinational corporations; social enterprises; professional services
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how multistakeholder dialogue shapes firm performance through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using conjoint analysis in multinational corporations, we test the model, with industry visibility strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform CSR investment.
CSR investments; stakeholder salience attributes; stakeholder reciprocity practices
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how CSR investments shapes social legitimacy through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using experiment in professional services, we test the model, with stakeholder power asymmetry strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform alliance formation.
consumer electronics; automotive industry; emerging markets
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how microfoundational capabilities enables firms to adapt in consumer electronics environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into organisational adaptation. survey in consumer electronics validates the framework, with knowledge integration mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that resource bundles is a critical antecedent of innovation performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using longitudinal field study in technology platforms supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for strategic renewal.
signal credibility; perceived value; consumer trust
systematic literature review; experimental vignette study; longitudinal field study
This paper investigates informational cues as a costly signal of consumer choice under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that informational cues conveys credible quality cues to receivers in B2C retail. systematic literature review supports the predictions, with signal credibility capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in regulated industries organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that regulatory institutional pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts practice diffusion. mixed methods design confirms the predicted relationships, with industry visibility moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how microfoundational capabilities enables firms to adapt in emerging markets environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into innovation performance. mixed methods design in emerging markets validates the framework, with strategic flexibility mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
emerging markets; automotive industry; technology platforms
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent emerging markets markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that organisational ambidexterity enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using experiment, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. organisational learning mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform capability investment.
Information asymmetry impedes customer trust in B2C retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test costly quality signals as a costly quality signal. conjoint analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with product category risk moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape field-level conformity. mimetic isomorphism pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in higher education. panel data analysis supports the framework, with field reputation mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in field engagement.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether resource bundles predicts strategic renewal in multinational corporations. longitudinal field study confirms the hypothesised relationship, with competitive intensity strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing alliance formation.
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how core competencies shapes strategic renewal in family firms settings. Using systematic literature review, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with firm size strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for market entry.
capability investment; product launch; strategic renewal
automotive industry; technology platforms; emerging markets
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent automotive industry markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that microfoundational capabilities enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. knowledge integration mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform capability investment.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that brand prestige signals increases purchase intention through enhanced signal credibility. Using case study in e-commerce, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived value mediates the relationship.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that knowledge absorption routines comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from structural equation modelling shows positive effects on ambidextrous outcomes, with technology velocity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent emerging markets markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that absorptive capacity enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using experimental vignette study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. innovation routines mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform strategic renewal.
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing ambidextrous outcomes. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that reconfiguring capabilities enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in manufacturing firms confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform capability investment.
This study examines competitive advantage from a resource-based perspective. We argue that resource heterogeneity confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from survey in multinational corporations supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that reconfiguring capabilities comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis shows positive effects on innovation performance, with environmental dynamism capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether core competencies predicts innovation performance in family firms. panel data analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with competitive intensity strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing strategic renewal.
How do institutional logics shape legitimacy in healthcare providers? Building on institutional theory, we examine field-level pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. meta-analysis in healthcare providers organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by institutional decoupling, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform regulatory compliance.
This paper investigates costly quality signals as a costly signal of customer trust under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that costly quality signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in consumer electronics. mixed methods design supports the predictions, with perceived risk reduction capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Stakeholder theory holds that firms managing diverse stakeholder claims achieve superior firm performance. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we examine stakeholder engagement practices, capturing stakeholder engagement intensity, in B2C retail settings. experiment supports the proposed model, with stakeholder reciprocity capturing stakeholder trust mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by clarifying salience-engagement interactions.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines resource bundles as a source of financial performance. Through experimental vignette study conducted in technology platforms, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into alliance formation outcomes.
How do firms sustain knowledge integration in turbulent manufacturing firms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that microfoundational capabilities enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using meta-analysis, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. strategic flexibility mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform capability investment.
credibility signals; certification badges; third-party certification signals
case study; panel data analysis; structural equation modelling
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine credibility signals as a signal in B2C retail markets, predicting consumer choice. case study validates the hypothesised effects, with consumer expertise strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform brand repositioning.
mimetic isomorphism pressures; coercive institutional pressures
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that valuable rare inimitable resources is a critical antecedent of competitive advantage. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by organisational learning. Empirical analysis using mixed methods design in manufacturing SMEs supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for strategic renewal.
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how CSR investments shapes brand equity. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in professional services. case study supports the proposed relationships, with stakeholder power asymmetry moderating the effect. Implications for alliance formation are discussed.
How do institutional logics shape adoption rates in higher education? Building on institutional theory, we examine institutional logics as a manifestation of normative pressure. panel data analysis in higher education organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by institutional decoupling, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform practice adoption.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how mimetic isomorphism pressures shapes firm performance in healthcare providers organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using structural equation modelling, we find that mimetic isomorphism pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with organisational legitimacy mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
strategic renewal; market entry; capability investment
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that sensing and seizing capabilities comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from conjoint analysis shows positive effects on knowledge integration, with technology velocity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
organisational identification; stakeholder trust; stakeholder reciprocity
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how stakeholder salience attributes shapes customer loyalty. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in social enterprises. survey supports the proposed relationships, with industry visibility moderating the effect. Implications for alliance formation are discussed.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder engagement practices shapes brand equity through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using longitudinal field study in family firms, we test the model, with regulatory intensity strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform brand repositioning.
brand prestige signals; certification badges
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that brand prestige signals increases perceived quality through enhanced signal credibility. Using longitudinal field study in consumer electronics, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. signal credibility mediates the relationship.
customer loyalty; brand equity; stakeholder trust
case study; mixed methods design; survey
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how CSR investments shapes customer loyalty. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in professional services. case study supports the proposed relationships, with industry visibility moderating the effect. Implications for alliance formation are discussed.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines organisational capabilities as a source of financial performance. Through meta-analysis conducted in B2B services, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into alliance formation outcomes.
firm performance; field-level conformity; adoption rates
fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis; conjoint analysis; panel data analysis
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how microfoundational capabilities enables firms to adapt in technology platforms environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into firm performance. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in technology platforms validates the framework, with knowledge integration mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine normative industry expectations as a source of institutional pressure on adoption rates in non-profit organisations settings. experiment validates the predicted relationships, with industry visibility capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform field engagement.
product category risk; prior brand familiarity
strategic renewal; capability investment; product launch
structural equation modelling; panel data analysis; longitudinal field study
How do firms sustain organisational adaptation in turbulent emerging markets markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using structural equation modelling, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. innovation routines mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform strategic renewal.
firm performance; practice diffusion; adoption rates
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in healthcare providers organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that mimetic isomorphism pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts firm performance. survey confirms the predicted relationships, with regulatory uncertainty moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
survey; longitudinal field study; case study
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder claims management shapes corporate reputation through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using survey in manufacturing firms, we test the model, with regulatory intensity strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform brand repositioning.
Information asymmetry impedes customer trust in consumer electronics exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test warranty provision as a costly quality signal. experiment provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with prior brand familiarity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in advertising investment contexts.
higher education; non-profit organisations; professional services
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how institutional logics shapes adoption rates in higher education organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using panel data analysis, we find that institutional logics increases legitimacy and adoption, with compliance behaviour mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing strategic renewal. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that reconfiguring capabilities enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from experimental vignette study in technology platforms confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform capability investment.
Information asymmetry impedes purchase intention in fashion retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test certification badges as a costly quality signal. systematic literature review provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with product category risk moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in advertising investment contexts.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into ambidextrous outcomes. structural equation modelling conducted in automotive industry settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by regulatory intensity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through knowledge integration.
legitimacy; organisational survival; field-level conformity
field reputation; compliance behaviour; organisational legitimacy
How do institutional logics shape legitimacy in healthcare providers? Building on institutional theory, we examine institutional logics as a manifestation of normative pressure. systematic literature review in healthcare providers organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by field reputation, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform field engagement.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that core competencies is a critical antecedent of financial performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by organisational learning. Empirical analysis using experiment in technology platforms supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for alliance formation.
How do firms sustain strategic renewal in turbulent automotive industry markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that knowledge absorption routines enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using experimental vignette study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. organisational learning mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform product launch.
experimental vignette study; experiment; case study
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines VRIN resources as a source of financial performance. Through experimental vignette study conducted in B2B services, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into market entry outcomes.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that valuable rare inimitable resources is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by strategic flexibility. Empirical analysis using experiment in family firms supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that sensing and seizing capabilities comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from panel data analysis shows positive effects on organisational adaptation, with regulatory intensity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
This study examines market performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that resource heterogeneity confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in family firms supports our model, with knowledge integration mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
costly quality signals; warranty provision
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine costly quality signals as a signal in e-commerce markets, predicting purchase intention. survey validates the hypothesised effects, with consumer expertise strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform product launch.
stakeholder claims management; CSR investments
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from survey shows positive effects on innovation performance, with technology velocity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how organisational ambidexterity, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into innovation performance. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis conducted in consumer electronics settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by regulatory intensity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through organisational learning.
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing innovation performance. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that sensing and seizing capabilities enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from conjoint analysis in manufacturing firms confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform market entry.
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape practice diffusion. institutional logics, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in non-profit organisations. meta-analysis supports the framework, with organisational legitimacy mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in structural reform.
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape field-level conformity. regulatory institutional pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in regulated industries. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis supports the framework, with compliance behaviour mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in structural reform.
This study examines strategic renewal from a resource-based perspective. We argue that valuable rare inimitable resources confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from systematic literature review in multinational corporations supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into innovation performance. survey conducted in consumer electronics settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by regulatory intensity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through innovation routines.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into innovation performance. survey conducted in automotive industry settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by market turbulence, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through knowledge integration.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how reconfiguring capabilities, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into innovation performance. case study conducted in automotive industry settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by regulatory intensity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through innovation routines.
This paper investigates third-party certification signals as a costly signal of perceived quality under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that third-party certification signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in hospitality services. experiment supports the predictions, with consumer trust capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that credibility signals increases consumer choice through enhanced signal credibility. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in financial services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived risk reduction mediates the relationship.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether VRIN resources predicts market performance in technology platforms. experimental vignette study confirms the hypothesised relationship, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing alliance formation.
financial performance; market performance; innovation performance
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether core competencies predicts financial performance in family firms. panel data analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with firm size strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing capability investment.
How do institutional logics shape legitimacy in professional services? Building on institutional theory, we examine field-level pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. longitudinal field study in professional services organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by compliance behaviour, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform practice adoption.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how multistakeholder dialogue shapes stakeholder trust through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using panel data analysis in professional services, we test the model, with cultural distance strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform brand repositioning.
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine certification badges as a signal in B2C retail markets, predicting willingness to pay. case study validates the hypothesised effects, with prior brand familiarity strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform product launch.
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine third-party certification signals as a signal in e-commerce markets, predicting purchase intention. structural equation modelling validates the hypothesised effects, with market competition intensity strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform brand repositioning.
financial services; hospitality services; B2C retail
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine informational cues as a signal in financial services markets, predicting perceived quality. experimental vignette study validates the hypothesised effects, with consumer expertise strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform channel selection.
This study examines financial performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that intangible firm-specific assets confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in family firms supports our model, with knowledge integration mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
hospitality services; fashion retail; consumer electronics
This paper investigates credibility signals as a costly signal of brand attitude under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that credibility signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in hospitality services. survey supports the predictions, with consumer trust capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Stakeholder theory holds that firms managing diverse stakeholder claims achieve superior customer loyalty. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we examine multistakeholder dialogue, capturing stakeholder engagement intensity, in multinational corporations settings. survey supports the proposed model, with organisational identification capturing stakeholder trust mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by clarifying salience-engagement interactions.
family firms; multinational corporations; B2B services
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that valuable rare inimitable resources is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by strategic flexibility. Empirical analysis using experiment in family firms supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for alliance formation.
How do firms sustain innovation performance in turbulent emerging markets markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that absorptive capacity enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using survey, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. knowledge integration mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform market entry.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how institutional logics shapes firm performance in healthcare providers organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using experiment, we find that institutional logics increases legitimacy and adoption, with institutional decoupling mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines core competencies as a source of market performance. Through case study conducted in B2B services, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into alliance formation outcomes.
Information asymmetry impedes perceived quality in hospitality services exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test informational cues as a costly quality signal. case study provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with consumer expertise moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in channel selection contexts.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine field-level pressures as a source of institutional pressure on legitimacy in higher education settings. survey validates the predicted relationships, with field maturity capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform field engagement.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether intangible firm-specific assets predicts competitive advantage in B2B services. longitudinal field study confirms the hypothesised relationship, with industry concentration strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing alliance formation.
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how intangible firm-specific assets shapes strategic renewal in family firms settings. Using structural equation modelling, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for strategic renewal.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that microfoundational capabilities comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from mixed methods design shows positive effects on innovation performance, with environmental dynamism capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
This study examines financial performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that resource bundles confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from conjoint analysis in technology platforms supports our model, with knowledge integration mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
resource heterogeneity; resource bundles; core competencies
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how resource heterogeneity shapes strategic renewal in multinational corporations settings. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with industry concentration strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for capability investment.
perceived risk reduction; perceived value; signal credibility
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that certification badges increases brand attitude through enhanced signal credibility. Using experiment in fashion retail, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived risk reduction mediates the relationship.
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape adoption rates. normative industry expectations, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in professional services. case study supports the framework, with compliance behaviour mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in practice adoption.
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how core competencies shapes firm performance in multinational corporations settings. Using meta-analysis, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with industry concentration strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for strategic renewal.
Information asymmetry impedes customer trust in B2C retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test warranty provision as a costly quality signal. experiment provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with market competition intensity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that valuable rare inimitable resources is a critical antecedent of firm performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by knowledge integration. Empirical analysis using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in B2B services supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for capability investment.
consumer trust; perceived risk reduction; perceived value
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine informational cues as a signal in e-commerce markets, predicting purchase intention. case study validates the hypothesised effects, with prior brand familiarity strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform brand repositioning.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether organisational capabilities predicts market performance in multinational corporations. systematic literature review confirms the hypothesised relationship, with firm size strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing strategic renewal.
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing organisational adaptation. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that microfoundational capabilities enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in technology platforms confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform strategic renewal.
brand equity; corporate reputation; customer loyalty
Stakeholder theory holds that firms managing diverse stakeholder claims achieve superior brand equity. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we examine CSR investments, capturing stakeholder engagement intensity, in multinational corporations settings. structural equation modelling supports the proposed model, with stakeholder trust capturing stakeholder trust mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by clarifying salience-engagement interactions.
firm performance; innovation performance; ambidextrous outcomes
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing firm performance. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that absorptive capacity enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from case study in automotive industry confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform strategic renewal.
stakeholder salience attributes; stakeholder engagement practices; stakeholder reciprocity practices
Drawing on stakeholder theory, this research examines stakeholder salience attributes as a driver of corporate reputation in social enterprises. Stakeholder engagement, salience attributes, and legitimate claims interact to predict firm outcomes. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis confirms the framework, with organisational identification mediating the relationship. The findings clarify how stakeholder management translates into brand repositioning.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder reciprocity practices shapes stakeholder trust through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using panel data analysis in social enterprises, we test the model, with stakeholder power asymmetry strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform stakeholder engagement.
hospitality services; consumer electronics; financial services
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine informational cues as such a signal, testing its effects on purchase intention. Evidence from panel data analysis in hospitality services confirms our predictions, with perceived risk reduction mediating the relationship. Implications for brand repositioning are discussed.
Information asymmetry impedes customer trust in e-commerce exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test costly quality signals as a costly quality signal. meta-analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with market competition intensity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in advertising investment contexts.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that sensing and seizing capabilities comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis shows positive effects on knowledge integration, with environmental dynamism capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that warranty provision increases customer trust through enhanced signal credibility. Using experimental vignette study in e-commerce, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. consumer trust mediates the relationship.
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent emerging markets markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that organisational ambidexterity enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using experimental vignette study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. innovation routines mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform strategic renewal.
organisational survival; adoption rates; legitimacy
How do institutional logics shape organisational survival in higher education? Building on institutional theory, we examine field-level pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. conjoint analysis in higher education organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by field reputation, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform practice adoption.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine credibility signals as such a signal, testing its effects on willingness to pay. Evidence from structural equation modelling in e-commerce confirms our predictions, with perceived value mediating the relationship. Implications for brand repositioning are discussed.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines valuable rare inimitable resources as a source of innovation performance. Through meta-analysis conducted in B2B services, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into alliance formation outcomes.
environmental dynamism; regulatory intensity; technology velocity
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing knowledge integration. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that reconfiguring capabilities enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from longitudinal field study in emerging markets confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform market entry.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether resource bundles predicts strategic renewal in B2B services. meta-analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing capability investment.
organisational adaptation; firm performance; ambidextrous outcomes
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that organisational ambidexterity comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from longitudinal field study shows positive effects on organisational adaptation, with technology velocity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how stakeholder engagement practices shapes stakeholder trust. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in family firms. conjoint analysis supports the proposed relationships, with cultural distance moderating the effect. Implications for stakeholder engagement are discussed.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how multistakeholder dialogue shapes stakeholder trust through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using panel data analysis in multinational corporations, we test the model, with cultural distance strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform alliance formation.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines intangible firm-specific assets as a source of financial performance. Through experimental vignette study conducted in multinational corporations, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into alliance formation outcomes.
industry visibility; stakeholder power asymmetry; cultural distance
stakeholder engagement; brand repositioning; alliance formation
Drawing on stakeholder theory, this research examines stakeholder power dynamics as a driver of stakeholder trust in B2C retail. Stakeholder engagement, salience attributes, and legitimate claims interact to predict firm outcomes. longitudinal field study confirms the framework, with stakeholder trust mediating the relationship. The findings clarify how stakeholder management translates into stakeholder engagement.
professional services; non-profit organisations; higher education
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how field-level pressures shapes legitimacy in professional services organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using systematic literature review, we find that field-level pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with field reputation mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how reconfiguring capabilities enables firms to adapt in emerging markets environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into firm performance. experimental vignette study in emerging markets validates the framework, with strategic flexibility mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
Drawing on stakeholder theory, this research examines stakeholder power dynamics as a driver of corporate reputation in manufacturing firms. Stakeholder engagement, salience attributes, and legitimate claims interact to predict firm outcomes. conjoint analysis confirms the framework, with corporate reputation mediating the relationship. The findings clarify how stakeholder management translates into brand repositioning.
firm performance; customer loyalty; stakeholder trust
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how stakeholder engagement practices shapes firm performance. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in manufacturing firms. case study supports the proposed relationships, with industry visibility moderating the effect. Implications for alliance formation are discussed.
This study examines strategic renewal from a resource-based perspective. We argue that organisational capabilities confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from meta-analysis in B2B services supports our model, with organisational learning mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
field reputation; organisational legitimacy; institutional decoupling
mixed methods design; survey; experiment
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how reconfiguring capabilities, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into knowledge integration. case study conducted in consumer electronics settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by market turbulence, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through knowledge integration.
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent manufacturing firms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using mixed methods design, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. knowledge integration mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform market entry.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that valuable rare inimitable resources is a critical antecedent of firm performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using longitudinal field study in multinational corporations supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines valuable rare inimitable resources as a source of strategic renewal. Through panel data analysis conducted in manufacturing SMEs, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into capability investment outcomes.
firm performance; strategic renewal; competitive advantage
This study examines firm performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that resource bundles confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from case study in manufacturing SMEs supports our model, with strategic flexibility mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
This study examines strategic renewal from a resource-based perspective. We argue that intangible firm-specific assets confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from experiment in family firms supports our model, with organisational learning mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
This study examines financial performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that resource bundles confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from mixed methods design in B2B services supports our model, with knowledge integration mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in non-profit organisations organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that legitimacy pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts organisational survival. mixed methods design confirms the predicted relationships, with field maturity moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
firm performance; market performance; financial performance
This study examines firm performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that resource bundles confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from case study in B2B services supports our model, with organisational learning mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
informational cues; third-party certification signals
consumer expertise; market competition intensity; prior brand familiarity
Information asymmetry impedes willingness to pay in B2C retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test informational cues as a costly quality signal. case study provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with consumer expertise moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in channel selection contexts.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how knowledge absorption routines enables firms to adapt in emerging markets environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into ambidextrous outcomes. case study in emerging markets validates the framework, with knowledge integration mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
This paper investigates informational cues as a costly signal of purchase intention under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that informational cues conveys credible quality cues to receivers in hospitality services. experiment supports the predictions, with perceived risk reduction capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
social enterprises; B2C retail; family firms
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder claims management shapes social legitimacy through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using experimental vignette study in social enterprises, we test the model, with regulatory intensity strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform stakeholder engagement.
This paper investigates costly quality signals as a costly signal of customer trust under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that costly quality signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in consumer electronics. experiment supports the predictions, with consumer trust capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine coercive institutional pressures as a source of institutional pressure on firm performance in higher education settings. experiment validates the predicted relationships, with field maturity capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform practice adoption.
This study examines market performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that intangible firm-specific assets confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from structural equation modelling in technology platforms supports our model, with operational efficiency mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
market entry; alliance formation; strategic renewal
manufacturing SMEs; technology platforms; B2B services
experiment; longitudinal field study; systematic literature review
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that intangible firm-specific assets is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using experiment in manufacturing SMEs supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
perceived risk reduction; signal credibility; perceived value
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine certification badges as such a signal, testing its effects on brand attitude. Evidence from systematic literature review in financial services confirms our predictions, with perceived risk reduction mediating the relationship. Implications for product launch are discussed.
Drawing on stakeholder theory, this research examines stakeholder reciprocity practices as a driver of corporate reputation in professional services. Stakeholder engagement, salience attributes, and legitimate claims interact to predict firm outcomes. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis confirms the framework, with stakeholder trust mediating the relationship. The findings clarify how stakeholder management translates into brand repositioning.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that core competencies is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by strategic flexibility. Empirical analysis using case study in family firms supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
CSR investments; stakeholder power dynamics; stakeholder reciprocity practices
industry visibility; cultural distance; regulatory intensity
fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis; longitudinal field study; structural equation modelling
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines resource heterogeneity as a source of innovation performance. Through meta-analysis conducted in technology platforms, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into capability investment outcomes.
brand prestige signals; warranty provision; informational cues
This paper investigates brand prestige signals as a costly signal of perceived quality under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that brand prestige signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in e-commerce. meta-analysis supports the predictions, with perceived risk reduction capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how knowledge absorption routines enables firms to adapt in consumer electronics environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into strategic renewal. case study in consumer electronics validates the framework, with innovation routines mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in non-profit organisations organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that mimetic isomorphism pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts practice diffusion. experimental vignette study confirms the predicted relationships, with organisational status moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that third-party certification signals increases brand attitude through enhanced signal credibility. Using systematic literature review in financial services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. signal credibility mediates the relationship.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine brand prestige signals as such a signal, testing its effects on brand attitude. Evidence from survey in e-commerce confirms our predictions, with perceived value mediating the relationship. Implications for product launch are discussed.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine brand prestige signals as such a signal, testing its effects on perceived quality. Evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in consumer electronics confirms our predictions, with perceived value mediating the relationship. Implications for advertising investment are discussed.
environmental dynamism; firm size; competitive intensity
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether intangible firm-specific assets predicts competitive advantage in B2B services. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing market entry.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine credibility signals as such a signal, testing its effects on consumer choice. Evidence from experimental vignette study in B2C retail confirms our predictions, with signal credibility mediating the relationship. Implications for brand repositioning are discussed.
Information asymmetry impedes willingness to pay in financial services exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test certification badges as a costly quality signal. meta-analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with consumer expertise moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in channel selection contexts.
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent manufacturing firms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that absorptive capacity enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using longitudinal field study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. strategic flexibility mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform capability investment.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how legitimacy pressures shapes organisational survival in non-profit organisations organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using systematic literature review, we find that legitimacy pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with field reputation mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that microfoundational capabilities comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis shows positive effects on ambidextrous outcomes, with market turbulence capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
Multistakeholder dialogue is a critical capability in family firms. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we investigate stakeholder reciprocity practices as an antecedent of social legitimacy. panel data analysis in diverse family firms settings provides empirical support, with organisational identification capturing stakeholder reciprocity mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by linking engagement practices to outcomes.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how mimetic isomorphism pressures shapes legitimacy in non-profit organisations organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, we find that mimetic isomorphism pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with compliance behaviour mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing organisational adaptation. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that knowledge absorption routines enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from case study in consumer electronics confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform product launch.
knowledge absorption routines; absorptive capacity; reconfiguring capabilities
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that knowledge absorption routines comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from meta-analysis shows positive effects on knowledge integration, with technology velocity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
Information asymmetry impedes perceived quality in B2C retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test warranty provision as a costly quality signal. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with consumer expertise moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in channel selection contexts.
Multistakeholder dialogue is a critical capability in family firms. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we investigate stakeholder reciprocity practices as an antecedent of firm performance. meta-analysis in diverse family firms settings provides empirical support, with stakeholder reciprocity capturing stakeholder reciprocity mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by linking engagement practices to outcomes.
compliance behaviour; institutional decoupling; field reputation
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how coercive institutional pressures shapes organisational survival in higher education organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using systematic literature review, we find that coercive institutional pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with compliance behaviour mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how regulatory institutional pressures shapes legitimacy in healthcare providers organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using survey, we find that regulatory institutional pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with field reputation mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
How do firms sustain knowledge integration in turbulent manufacturing firms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that knowledge absorption routines enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. innovation routines mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform market entry.
Information asymmetry impedes customer trust in consumer electronics exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test costly quality signals as a costly quality signal. experiment provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with consumer expertise moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in channel selection contexts.
Information asymmetry impedes brand attitude in financial services exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test third-party certification signals as a costly quality signal. conjoint analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with product category risk moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine coercive institutional pressures as a source of institutional pressure on practice diffusion in non-profit organisations settings. panel data analysis validates the predicted relationships, with industry visibility capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform regulatory compliance.
firm performance; practice diffusion; field-level conformity
coercive institutional pressures; legitimacy pressures
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine coercive institutional pressures as a source of institutional pressure on firm performance in higher education settings. systematic literature review validates the predicted relationships, with field maturity capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform field engagement.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether VRIN resources predicts market performance in multinational corporations. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with environmental dynamism strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing capability investment.
systematic literature review; fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent manufacturing firms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that organisational ambidexterity enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using systematic literature review, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. strategic flexibility mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform market entry.
Drawing on stakeholder theory, this research examines stakeholder engagement practices as a driver of corporate reputation in multinational corporations. Stakeholder engagement, salience attributes, and legitimate claims interact to predict firm outcomes. meta-analysis confirms the framework, with stakeholder trust mediating the relationship. The findings clarify how stakeholder management translates into stakeholder engagement.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how knowledge absorption routines enables firms to adapt in manufacturing firms environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into firm performance. longitudinal field study in manufacturing firms validates the framework, with organisational learning mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether resource heterogeneity predicts innovation performance in family firms. experimental vignette study confirms the hypothesised relationship, with competitive intensity strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing market entry.
market entry; alliance formation; capability investment
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that core competencies is a critical antecedent of market performance. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by knowledge integration. Empirical analysis using conjoint analysis in multinational corporations supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
channel selection; product launch; brand repositioning
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine brand prestige signals as such a signal, testing its effects on brand attitude. Evidence from fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in financial services confirms our predictions, with consumer trust mediating the relationship. Implications for channel selection are discussed.
structural equation modelling; case study; survey
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how reconfiguring capabilities, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into knowledge integration. structural equation modelling conducted in manufacturing firms settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by environmental dynamism, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through innovation routines.
credibility signals; third-party certification signals; brand prestige signals
Information asymmetry impedes perceived quality in hospitality services exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test credibility signals as a costly quality signal. survey provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with market competition intensity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in channel selection contexts.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that informational cues increases consumer choice through enhanced signal credibility. Using meta-analysis in financial services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived value mediates the relationship.
practice diffusion; adoption rates; organisational survival
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine normative industry expectations as a source of institutional pressure on practice diffusion in professional services settings. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis validates the predicted relationships, with field maturity capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform field engagement.
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in higher education organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that regulatory institutional pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts field-level conformity. experimental vignette study confirms the predicted relationships, with industry visibility moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that credibility signals increases purchase intention through enhanced signal credibility. Using panel data analysis in fashion retail, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. consumer trust mediates the relationship.
intangible firm-specific assets; resource heterogeneity; core competencies
This study examines financial performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that intangible firm-specific assets confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from experimental vignette study in multinational corporations supports our model, with operational efficiency mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether valuable rare inimitable resources predicts firm performance in B2B services. systematic literature review confirms the hypothesised relationship, with industry concentration strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing capability investment.
perceived value; perceived risk reduction; signal credibility
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine warranty provision as such a signal, testing its effects on perceived quality. Evidence from experimental vignette study in fashion retail confirms our predictions, with perceived value mediating the relationship. Implications for brand repositioning are discussed.
normative industry expectations; mimetic isomorphism pressures; legitimacy pressures
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine normative industry expectations as a source of institutional pressure on adoption rates in regulated industries settings. survey validates the predicted relationships, with industry visibility capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform structural reform.
This study examines firm performance from a resource-based perspective. We argue that VRIN resources confers competitive advantage when bundled with complementary capabilities. Evidence from survey in B2B services supports our model, with organisational learning mediating the relationship. We contribute to resource-based theory by showing how resource heterogeneity translates into superior performance.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines core competencies as a source of firm performance. Through meta-analysis conducted in technology platforms, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into strategic renewal outcomes.
prior brand familiarity; consumer expertise
Information asymmetry impedes brand attitude in consumer electronics exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test certification badges as a costly quality signal. panel data analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with prior brand familiarity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in advertising investment contexts.
Building on signalling theory, this research examines third-party certification as a means of reducing information asymmetry between signaller and receiver. We hypothesise that third-party certification signals increases willingness to pay through enhanced signal credibility. Using case study in financial services, we demonstrate signal fit and signal cost as boundary conditions. perceived risk reduction mediates the relationship.
informational cues; costly quality signals
This paper investigates informational cues as a costly signal of purchase intention under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that informational cues conveys credible quality cues to receivers in consumer electronics. conjoint analysis supports the predictions, with signal credibility capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
brand prestige signals; certification badges; third-party certification signals
perceived risk reduction; perceived value
This paper investigates brand prestige signals as a costly signal of perceived quality under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that brand prestige signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in financial services. case study supports the predictions, with perceived risk reduction capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
consumer trust; signal credibility; perceived risk reduction
financial services; B2C retail; consumer electronics
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine costly quality signals as a signal in financial services markets, predicting brand attitude. longitudinal field study validates the hypothesised effects, with product category risk strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform channel selection.
certification badges; warranty provision; credibility signals
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine certification badges as a signal in consumer electronics markets, predicting perceived quality. systematic literature review validates the hypothesised effects, with market competition intensity strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform advertising investment.
alliance formation; CSR investment; brand repositioning
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how CSR investments shapes corporate reputation through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using experiment in family firms, we test the model, with regulatory intensity strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform alliance formation.
survey; fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis
Multistakeholder dialogue is a critical capability in social enterprises. Drawing on stakeholder theory, we investigate stakeholder reciprocity practices as an antecedent of corporate reputation. survey in diverse social enterprises settings provides empirical support, with organisational identification capturing stakeholder reciprocity mediating the effect. We contribute to stakeholder theory by linking engagement practices to outcomes.
organisational legitimacy; institutional decoupling; compliance behaviour
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how institutional logics shapes practice diffusion in regulated industries organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using longitudinal field study, we find that institutional logics increases legitimacy and adoption, with organisational legitimacy mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
Building on stakeholder theory, this study examines how stakeholder power dynamics shapes firm performance through stakeholder salience. Power, urgency, and legitimacy of stakeholder claims interact to predict managerial responses. Using structural equation modelling in multinational corporations, we test the model, with industry visibility strengthening the relationship. The findings extend stakeholder theory and inform stakeholder engagement.
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape field-level conformity. mimetic isomorphism pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in healthcare providers. systematic literature review supports the framework, with field reputation mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in regulatory compliance.
channel selection; product launch; advertising investment
This paper investigates costly quality signals as a costly signal of brand attitude under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that costly quality signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in e-commerce. longitudinal field study supports the predictions, with signal credibility capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how resource heterogeneity shapes market performance in B2B services settings. Using survey, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with industry concentration strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for market entry.
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine brand prestige signals as such a signal, testing its effects on customer trust. Evidence from experiment in fashion retail confirms our predictions, with perceived value mediating the relationship. Implications for product launch are discussed.
Information asymmetry impedes willingness to pay in fashion retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test certification badges as a costly quality signal. conjoint analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with consumer expertise moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in advertising investment contexts.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that absorptive capacity comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from structural equation modelling shows positive effects on ambidextrous outcomes, with regulatory intensity capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how knowledge absorption routines enables firms to adapt in manufacturing firms environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into strategic renewal. conjoint analysis in manufacturing firms validates the framework, with knowledge integration mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing strategic renewal. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that sensing and seizing capabilities enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from panel data analysis in automotive industry confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform strategic renewal.
How do institutional logics shape firm performance in regulated industries? Building on institutional theory, we examine mimetic isomorphism pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. longitudinal field study in regulated industries organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by organisational legitimacy, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform structural reform.
product category risk; consumer expertise
This paper investigates certification badges as a costly signal of brand attitude under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that certification badges conveys credible quality cues to receivers in financial services. longitudinal field study supports the predictions, with signal credibility capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
market competition intensity; prior brand familiarity; product category risk
How do firms signal credibility to skeptical receivers? Signalling theory holds that observable, costly actions convey unobservable quality. We examine brand prestige signals as such a signal, testing its effects on willingness to pay. Evidence from conjoint analysis in financial services confirms our predictions, with consumer trust mediating the relationship. Implications for advertising investment are discussed.
dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation; reconfiguring capabilities; sensing and seizing capabilities
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables firms to adapt in consumer electronics environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into ambidextrous outcomes. meta-analysis in consumer electronics validates the framework, with organisational learning mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in healthcare providers organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that institutional logics, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts adoption rates. panel data analysis confirms the predicted relationships, with regulatory uncertainty moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how institutional logics shapes field-level conformity in non-profit organisations organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using systematic literature review, we find that institutional logics increases legitimacy and adoption, with organisational legitimacy mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
How do firms sustain innovation performance in turbulent automotive industry markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that knowledge absorption routines enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using survey, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. strategic flexibility mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform strategic renewal.
coercive institutional pressures; institutional logics; legitimacy pressures
How do institutional logics shape practice diffusion in professional services? Building on institutional theory, we examine coercive institutional pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. mixed methods design in professional services organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by field reputation, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform structural reform.
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in professional services organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that field-level pressures, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts adoption rates. longitudinal field study confirms the predicted relationships, with field maturity moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether resource bundles predicts strategic renewal in B2B services. mixed methods design confirms the hypothesised relationship, with firm size strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing strategic renewal.
legitimacy pressures; institutional logics; normative industry expectations
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape adoption rates. legitimacy pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in non-profit organisations. mixed methods design supports the framework, with organisational legitimacy mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in regulatory compliance.
regulatory uncertainty; industry visibility; organisational status
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape adoption rates. field-level pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in regulated industries. meta-analysis supports the framework, with organisational legitimacy mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in regulatory compliance.
competitive advantage; firm performance; financial performance
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that intangible firm-specific assets is a critical antecedent of competitive advantage. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in manufacturing SMEs supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for capability investment.
How do firms sustain firm performance in turbulent manufacturing firms markets? Dynamic capabilities theory suggests that sensing and seizing capabilities enables continuous reconfiguration of resources. Using experimental vignette study, we examine sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring as distinct microfoundations. knowledge integration mediates the path to performance. Results support the dynamic capabilities perspective and inform capability investment.
Building on dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation enables firms to adapt in consumer electronics environments. Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring activities transform existing resources into knowledge integration. survey in consumer electronics validates the framework, with organisational learning mediating the effect. We extend dynamic capabilities theory by clarifying microfoundations.
What enables sustained competitive advantage? Drawing on the resource-based view, this research examines intangible firm-specific assets as a source of strategic renewal. Through panel data analysis conducted in B2B services, we establish that resource heterogeneity supported by isolating mechanisms drives competitive advantage. The contribution lies in clarifying how resource bundles translate into market entry outcomes.
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether core competencies predicts innovation performance in technology platforms. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with firm size strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing alliance formation.
This paper develops a model of organisational adaptation grounded in dynamic capabilities. We argue that reconfiguring capabilities comprises sensing routines that allow firms to detect environmental shifts and reconfigure resources accordingly. Empirical evidence from panel data analysis shows positive effects on knowledge integration, with environmental dynamism capturing environmental dynamism strengthening the relationship. The findings advance dynamic capabilities theory.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how dynamic capabilities for environmental adaptation, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into strategic renewal. systematic literature review conducted in emerging markets settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by technology velocity, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through strategic flexibility.
knowledge integration; operational efficiency; organisational learning
strategic renewal; capability investment; market entry
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how core competencies shapes market performance in manufacturing SMEs settings. Using structural equation modelling, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with firm size strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for strategic renewal.
legitimacy; firm performance; practice diffusion
regulatory institutional pressures; institutional logics
How do institutional logics shape legitimacy in non-profit organisations? Building on institutional theory, we examine regulatory institutional pressures as a manifestation of normative pressure. mixed methods design in non-profit organisations organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by compliance behaviour, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform structural reform.
Information asymmetry impedes willingness to pay in fashion retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test certification badges as a costly quality signal. conjoint analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with product category risk moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in brand repositioning contexts.
brand repositioning; alliance formation; stakeholder engagement
How do firms manage competing stakeholder demands? Stakeholder theory provides a framework for understanding how stakeholder power dynamics shapes stakeholder trust. We examine the role of stakeholder claims and stakeholder salience in multinational corporations. longitudinal field study supports the proposed relationships, with cultural distance moderating the effect. Implications for brand repositioning are discussed.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how normative industry expectations shapes field-level conformity in professional services organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using mixed methods design, we find that normative industry expectations increases legitimacy and adoption, with compliance behaviour mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
How do institutional logics shape adoption rates in non-profit organisations? Building on institutional theory, we examine institutional logics as a manifestation of normative pressure. experimental vignette study in non-profit organisations organisations supports the framework. Decoupling, captured by compliance behaviour, mediates the relationship. The findings extend institutional theory and inform structural reform.
Information asymmetry impedes perceived quality in fashion retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test credibility signals as a costly quality signal. panel data analysis provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with market competition intensity moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in advertising investment contexts.
Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines how resource heterogeneity shapes competitive advantage in family firms settings. Using case study, we show that valuable rare inimitable resources produce sustained competitive advantage, with firm size strengthening the effect. The findings extend resource-based logic by clarifying isolating mechanisms and offer implications for capability investment.
organisational status; field maturity; industry visibility
This paper investigates legitimacy as a critical outcome in healthcare providers organisational fields. Drawing on institutional theory, we propose that normative industry expectations, reflecting taken-for-granted practices, predicts legitimacy. panel data analysis confirms the predicted relationships, with organisational status moderating the effect under regulatory uncertainty. We extend institutional theory by clarifying isomorphism mechanisms.
Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, we examine how reconfiguring capabilities, conceptualised as absorptive capacity, transforms knowledge inputs into firm performance. experimental vignette study conducted in emerging markets settings supports the model. Environmental dynamism, captured by market turbulence, moderates the relationship. We contribute to dynamic capabilities theory by linking absorptive capacity to performance through innovation routines.
alliance formation; capability investment; strategic renewal
The resource-based view holds that firm heterogeneity in valuable resources explains differential performance. We test whether VRIN resources predicts competitive advantage in manufacturing SMEs. conjoint analysis confirms the hypothesised relationship, with competitive intensity strengthening the effect under resource scarcity. Our findings extend resource-based theory by identifying boundary conditions and informing alliance formation.
Drawing on institutional theory, this study examines how legitimacy pressures shapes practice diffusion in professional services organisational fields. Mimetic, coercive, and normative pressures combine to produce isomorphic outcomes. Using experiment, we find that legitimacy pressures increases legitimacy and adoption, with field reputation mediating the effect. The findings extend institutional theory by clarifying field-level mechanisms.
Under asymmetric information, how can sellers credibly convey quality? Signalling theory suggests that costly signals serve as separating mechanisms. We examine certification badges as a signal in fashion retail markets, predicting consumer choice. systematic literature review validates the hypothesised effects, with prior brand familiarity strengthening signal effectiveness. The findings extend signalling theory and inform advertising investment.
This research investigates organisational ambidexterity as a dynamic capability for managing firm performance. Building on dynamic capabilities theory, we propose that organisational ambidexterity enables firms to balance exploration and exploitation. Empirical evidence from structural equation modelling in consumer electronics confirms the proposed framework. The findings extend dynamic capabilities theory and inform capability investment.
mixed methods design; meta-analysis; conjoint analysis
This paper investigates third-party certification signals as a costly signal of perceived quality under conditions of asymmetric information. Drawing on signalling theory, we argue that third-party certification signals conveys credible quality cues to receivers in fashion retail. mixed methods design supports the predictions, with perceived value capturing signal credibility mediating the effect. We contribute to signalling theory by clarifying receiver-side conditions.
Building on resource-based logic, we propose that VRIN resources is a critical antecedent of strategic renewal. The valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature of these resources generates sustained advantage, particularly when complemented by operational efficiency. Empirical analysis using meta-analysis in B2B services supports the proposed relationships. We discuss implications for market entry.
Information asymmetry impedes perceived quality in fashion retail exchanges. Drawing on signalling theory, we test credibility signals as a costly quality signal. longitudinal field study provides evidence consistent with separating equilibrium predictions, with product category risk moderating the effect. Our contribution clarifies how signal observability and signal fit shape consumer interpretation in product launch contexts.
Drawing on institutional theory, we examine how regulatory and normative pressures jointly shape legitimacy. field-level pressures, capturing institutional pressure intensity, predicts adoption in professional services. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis supports the framework, with compliance behaviour mediating the relationship through legitimacy gains. Our contribution clarifies institutional dynamics in field engagement.
warranty provision; brand prestige signals
structural reform; field engagement; regulatory compliance
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine normative industry expectations as a source of institutional pressure on adoption rates in professional services settings. experiment validates the predicted relationships, with organisational status capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform structural reform.
Institutional theory predicts that organisations conform to field-level expectations for legitimacy. We examine institutional logics as a source of institutional pressure on organisational survival in healthcare providers settings. conjoint analysis validates the predicted relationships, with organisational status capturing field maturity moderating the effect. We contribute to institutional theory by showing how multiple logics interact and inform structural reform.