Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: János Kiss Author-X-Name-First: János Author-X-Name-Last: Kiss Author-Name: Annamaria Kazai Ónodi Author-X-Name-First: Annamaria Kazai Author-X-Name-Last: Ónodi Title: What factors influence the innovation activity of companies? - The case of Hungary Abstract: Our research focuses on the factors influencing the innovation activity of companies. The study is based on a Hungarian sample of 209 large and midsized companies. In addition to simple statistical methods, we use Heckit and probit regression analyses. We conclude that foreign firms do not significantly differ from Hungarian firms in terms of innovation activity and performance. High innovation costs, shortages of skilled labour, and weak innovation management constrain innovation the most. Corruption and the shadow economy hinder companies from innovating. Exporting companies spend more on innovation than companies focusing on domestic markets. Managerial competencies influence the firm's propensity to innovate. The main limitation of this study is the relatively small cross-sectional sample. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 28-47 Issue: 1 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: innovation; new products; innovation performance; innovation barriers; corruption; shadow economy; foreign-owned company; Heckman regression model; probit regression model; Hungary. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132866 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:1:p:28-47 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Andrés Niembro Author-X-Name-First: Andrés Author-X-Name-Last: Niembro Author-Name: Gabriela Starobinsky Author-X-Name-First: Gabriela Author-X-Name-Last: Starobinsky Title: Looking at regional innovation systems and industrial knowledge bases from the South: an analysis of Argentine provinces Abstract: Studies on regional innovation systems (RIS) and, particularly, on differentiated knowledge bases are still highly concentrated in Europe. This article presents some original methodologies for adapting these approaches to peripheral countries and regions. Principal component analysis is used to construct two indexes that distinguish the degree of socio-economic development of Argentine provinces and their innovation systems development. The latest innovation survey and cluster analysis techniques are used to identify the predominant knowledge base among industries and then the regional productive specialisation. The results show a relationship between all these dimensions, especially in two large groups of provinces: one of peripheral innovation systems, specialised in symbolic sectors, with low socio-economic development; and the other of core-intermediate systems, with an analytical-synthetic combination and medium-high development. In Argentina, as in many developing countries, narrow and spatially blind innovation policies, dissociated from regional capabilities and production structures, usually reproduce regional inequalities and reinforce peripheral conditions. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 1-27 Issue: 1 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: regional innovation systems; RIS; knowledge bases; regional inequalities; peripheral regions. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132867 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:1:p:1-27 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Stefanie Kunkel Author-X-Name-First: Stefanie Author-X-Name-Last: Kunkel Author-Name: Simon Terhorst Author-X-Name-First: Simon Author-X-Name-Last: Terhorst Author-Name: Grischa Beier Author-X-Name-First: Grischa Author-X-Name-Last: Beier Title: Digitalisation and resilience of industry sectors: a descriptive analysis of the COVID-19 crisis in Germany Abstract: Digitalisation is widely believed to aid societies and economies in managing crises, for instance by facilitating remote work. However, there is limited evidence of the extent to which digitalisation has improved social and economic performance of industry in the COVID-19 crisis. This paper examines correlations between three socio-economic indicators of resilience, and digital intensity of industry sectors in Germany between 2020 and previous years. We find that sectors with higher digital intensity experienced greater stock market volatility, but also a faster recovery, in 2020. However, less digitalised sectors seem to have performed better in terms of sectoral value added and employment. Thus our descriptive analysis challenges the prevailing positive framing of the impact of digitalisation and raises the hypothesis that less digitalised sectors may carry benefits for resilience in the economy. Our analysis also emphasises the crucial role of the public sector and public funding in promoting resilience. We conclude with recommendations on how to design industrial and digital policies for green and socio-economically resilient economies. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 48-72 Issue: 1 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: crisis; COVID-19; resilience; industry sector; employment; gross value added; GVA; stock market; digitalisation; industrial policy; digital intensity; Germany. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132871 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:1:p:48-72 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Yulia V. Ioda Author-X-Name-First: Yulia V. Author-X-Name-Last: Ioda Author-Name: Sergey N. Yashin Author-X-Name-First: Sergey N. Author-X-Name-Last: Yashin Author-Name: Svetlana V. Plyasova Author-X-Name-First: Svetlana V. Author-X-Name-Last: Plyasova Author-Name: Sergey V. Ponomarev Author-X-Name-First: Sergey V. Author-X-Name-Last: Ponomarev Author-Name: Ilyuza M. Khanova Author-X-Name-First: Ilyuza M. Author-X-Name-Last: Khanova Title: Identifying the competitive advantages of small and medium-sized enterprises in creating different types of innovations Abstract: Small companies are playing an increasing role in innovation, which poses competitive threats to large businesses. Minimising these threats requires large companies to consider the advantages and peculiarities of innovative activities of small companies, as well as the development of an appropriate innovation strategy. The article aims to determine the competitive advantages of small and medium-sized companies over corporations in creating different types of innovations. It was found that small and medium-sized companies are more effective in creating the architectural type of innovation, which involves the creation of a new product through significant reconfiguration of existing technologies and components. The study was conducted using analysis and comparison methods, Pearson's test of agreement. The results of the study can be used in the practice of corporate governance, as well as in developing strategies for state regulation of innovation in developed countries. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 73-89 Issue: 1 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: innovation; innovation activity; small enterprises; large enterprises; architectural innovation; modular innovation; start-up. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132879 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:1:p:73-89 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohammad Reza Attarpour Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Reza Author-X-Name-Last: Attarpour Author-Name: Abolfazl Nasri Author-X-Name-First: Abolfazl Author-X-Name-Last: Nasri Title: The most effective technological learning mechanisms for innovation: evidence from Iran's steel industry Abstract: The complex nature of the industrial environment has made innovation the most important factor in maintaining or enhancing corporate performance. Considering the importance of a comprehensive look at the innovation concept, researchers proposed and developed the term 'innovation ambidexterity' which refers to the competitiveness of existing products and seeking new markets and products. According to the literature, one of the key processes to achieve this type of innovation and overcome its challenges, especially in latecomer companies, is to enhance technological capabilities through learning mechanisms. In addition to prioritising technological learning mechanisms, this research tries to propose appropriate policy programs in the Iranian steel industry. For this purpose, focus group and artificial neural network methods were used. The results indicated that learning by doing is the most effective mechanism for enhancing innovation in steel companies. Learning by copying, designing for exploitative innovation, learning by research, and interactions for exploratory innovation are placed in the next ranks. In the final stage, 20 policy tools have been identified. Finally, seven programs have been chosen as the most efficient tools in this context. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 90-113 Issue: 1 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: technological learning; innovative ambidexterity; explorative innovation; exploitative innovation; policy programs; steel industry; Iran. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132880 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:1:p:90-113 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Thi Giang Le Author-X-Name-First: Thi Giang Author-X-Name-Last: Le Author-Name: Nhu Quynh Le Thi Author-X-Name-First: Nhu Quynh Le Author-X-Name-Last: Thi Author-Name: Hoang Phung Nguyen Bach Author-X-Name-First: Hoang Phung Nguyen Author-X-Name-Last: Bach Author-Name: Nam Tien Duong Author-X-Name-First: Nam Tien Author-X-Name-Last: Duong Title: A study on organisational trust, citizenship behaviour, and knowledge sharing: evidence from hotels in Vietnam Abstract: This study focuses on the correlation between organisational trust, organisational citizenship behaviour, and knowledge sharing (KS) among employees in Vietnam's international hotels. Convenient sampling was used to collect data through questionnaires. Their direct supervisors were asked to assist in pairing them in a 1:5 ratio for the assessment of their organisational citizenship behaviour. With a sample of 537 valid questionnaires, the study found that organisational trust has a significant positive impact on organisational citizenship behaviour and knowledge sharing behaviour. Organisational citizenship behaviour has a significant positive impact on knowledge sharing. Organisational citizenship behaviour also acts as a mediator between organisational trust and knowledge sharing (the intention and the actual behaviour of sharing). The findings of this study will help international hotels understand the importance of organisational trust and provide a basis for improving organisational citizenship behaviour and knowledge sharing, ultimately leading to improved revenue and performance. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 115-136 Issue: 2 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: organisations; trust; citizenship; knowledge sharing; hotel. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135338 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:2:p:115-136 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shama Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Shama Author-Name: Syed Shahid Mazhar Author-X-Name-First: Syed Shahid Author-X-Name-Last: Mazhar Author-Name: Anis ur Rehman Author-X-Name-First: Anis ur Author-X-Name-Last: Rehman Author-Name: Farhina Sardar Khan Author-X-Name-First: Farhina Sardar Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Title: How digital technology and innovation can be leveraged in small and medium enterprises: a bibliometric analysis Abstract: This study aims to review major research trends in leveraging technology and innovation in the context of small businesses or SMEs. This study employs bibliographic mapping to throw light on the major research findings considering innovative capabilities of SMEs with the adaptation of advanced technologies. The results of this study show that developing countries such as India are leading in research on leveraging technology and innovation in SMEs followed by Malaysia, USA, China and Nigeria. The most frequently used terms were SMEs, MSMEs, technology adoption and innovation, and the five clusters that emerged after analysis of keywords were entrepreneurship, digital transformation, internal capabilities, sustainable development and innovation. The results of the present study shall guide numerous stakeholders, including researchers, to find the level of interconnection of emerging technology with innovations in businesses. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 162-182 Issue: 2 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: innovation; technology adoption; digital technology; digital transformation; digital innovation; digital capability; SMEs; bibliometric analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135341 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:2:p:162-182 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Abimbola David Adelowo Author-X-Name-First: Abimbola David Author-X-Name-Last: Adelowo Author-Name: Caleb Muyiwa Adelowo Author-X-Name-First: Caleb Muyiwa Author-X-Name-Last: Adelowo Author-Name: Gbonjubola O. Binuyo Author-X-Name-First: Gbonjubola O. Author-X-Name-Last: Binuyo Author-Name: Matthew Olugbenga Ilori Author-X-Name-First: Matthew Olugbenga Author-X-Name-Last: Ilori Title: Innovation types, sources and challenges in ICT hubs: empirical evidence from Nigeria Abstract: The innovation pace in the information and communication technology (ICT) hubs is unprecedented, creating new opportunities for jobs and economic competitiveness. Data and information on the types, sources, and challenges of innovations in the sector are required to make the sector more productive and impactful. This study identifies the types, sources, and challenges of innovations in the sector in order to provide appropriate suggestions for enhancing innovations and productivity in Nigeria's ICT hubs. Data was collected from 125 founders and employees of ICT hub operators, spread across seven locations in Lagos State. The results show that most of the firms in the hubs engage in web and software applications such as mobile and desktop applications (apps). About 31.3% of firms also reported new product/service innovations in the last three years, including incremental and a few radical innovations. Major barriers to innovation in the sector include poor funding, irregular power supply and inadequate infrastructure. The study concludes with practical and managerial implications of the findings. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 183-206 Issue: 2 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: information and communication technology; ICT hub; innovation; wealth creation; Nigeria; policy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135342 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:2:p:183-206 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Peeyush Bangur Author-X-Name-First: Peeyush Author-X-Name-Last: Bangur Author-Name: Sugandha Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Sugandha Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Deepak Shrivastava Author-X-Name-First: Deepak Author-X-Name-Last: Shrivastava Title: Volatility implications on IT index during pre and post COVID-19 outbreak: evidence from India Abstract: The COVID-19 outbreak has had an impact on the Indian capital market. However, some industries become highly vulnerable, while others continue to perform well during and after the crisis. Following the global outbreak of the disease, the IT sector has become one of the most thriving sectors in the world. In this context, a comparative analysis has been made by examining the performance of the Nifty IT index and the Nifty 50 of the Indian stock market during the pre- and post-COVID-19 periods. Our findings indicate that COVID-19 has an impact on the volatility persistence of Nifty IT and Nifty 50 index returns. With the announcement of COVID-19, the analyses exhibit a rise in unconditional variance of the Nifty IT index by 178% and the Nifty 50 index by 255%, which signifies that the Nifty 50 has been more volatile than the Nifty IT index after the COVID-19 announcement. This paper contributes to knowledge in a novel way, and it is the first empirical study to quantify the change in volatility of the Nifty IT index in the Indian stock market before and after COVID-19. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 207-224 Issue: 2 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: COVID-19; information technology; volatility; GARCH(1, 1); India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135343 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:2:p:207-224 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Olawale R. Olaopa Author-X-Name-First: Olawale R. Author-X-Name-Last: Olaopa Author-Name: Yazeed M. Alsuhaibany Author-X-Name-First: Yazeed M. Author-X-Name-Last: Alsuhaibany Title: Economic diversification in Saudi Arabia: the role of information communication technology and e-commerce in achieving Vision 2030 and beyond Abstract: The consequences of the global price instability, low-carbon energy adoption and lesser demand for crude oil in some situations such as the global pandemic with the associated revenue dwindling, among others, necessitated the adoption of Vision 2030 agenda. Outlined in the vision is the diversification of the economy towards greater non-oil revenue generation through digital transformation facilitated by the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. This study aims at evaluating the level and impacts of ICT/digital penetration, accessibility, adoption, and utilisation on the status of e-commerce and entrepreneurship development as well as the achievement of the economic diversification objective of Saudi Vision 2030. The paper adopts a literature survey method and relies on qualitative analysis of the secondary data using content and theme method of analysis. The study found that for an enhanced service-orientated and knowledge-based economy, ICT adoption, and utilisation is indispensable in the pursuit of sustainable economic diversification agenda. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 137-161 Issue: 2 Volume: 15 Year: 2023 Keywords: economic diversification; information and communications technology; ICT; knowledge-based; service-orientated; Vision 2030; Saudi Arabia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135347 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:15:y:2023:i:2:p:137-161