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Accelerating start-ups' internationalisation through networks: a comparative study
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With the global expansion of start-ups, seed accelerator programs have been gaining focus, and acting as a resource for the development and internationalisation of these companies. Concurrently, networks have been used as a tool, due to the benefits they bring along with the connections developed. This qualitative research seeks to understand the functionality of business networking for the internationalisation of start-ups, analysing how accelerators influence and manage this asset. For that, we have done a comparative analysis based on the perceptions of six business accelerators located in six different countries: Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Israel and Malaysia. The findings suggest that networks play an ultimate role in terms of acceleration of start-ups' internationalisation. It reduces uncertainties, fosters innovation, and eases access to partners and investors. Accelerators use institutional and business partnerships, as well as seminars and workshops to foster networks; they also reduce risks when entering new markets.
Accelerating start-ups' internationalisation through networks: a comparative study
Hercules Kuster; Otávio Rezende
International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 1 - 22
With the global expansion of start-ups, seed accelerator programs have been gaining focus, and acting as a resource for the development and internationalisation of these companies. Concurrently, networks have been used as a tool, due to the benefits they bring along with the connections developed. This qualitative research seeks to understand the functionality of business networking for the internationalisation of start-ups, analysing how accelerators influence and manage this asset. For that, we have done a comparative analysis based on the perceptions of six business accelerators located in six different countries: Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Israel and Malaysia. The findings suggest that networks play an ultimate role in terms of acceleration of start-ups' internationalisation. It reduces uncertainties, fosters innovation, and eases access to partners and investors. Accelerators use institutional and business partnerships, as well as seminars and workshops to foster networks; they also reduce risks when entering new markets.]]>
10.1504/IJSBA.2022.120054
International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 1 - 22
Hercules Kuster
Otávio Rezende
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627 †Pampulha, Belo Horizonte †MG, 31270-901, Brazil ' Department of Creative Economy, Centro Universitário de Belo Horizonte (UNIBH), Av. Professor Mário Werneck, 1.685 †Buritis, Belo Horizonte †MG, 30575-180, Brazil
business internationalisation
start-ups
seed accelerators
networks
comparative studies
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Academic performance indicator as performance management tool: employees' perception and factors governing to its acceptance and rejection in Indian educational institutes
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Academic performance indicator is a topic of great discussion among the academicians of Indian educational institutes. UGC implemented the API score to upgrade the quality of education and research in India. However, teachers have different opinions about API. Therefore, this paper aims to study the opinion of academicians working in different private and public institutes and to explore the factors that are contributing towards its acceptance and rejection, particularly by a third category, i.e., research category. The study was mainly qualitative, but the percentage method was also used as a quantitative tool to analyse the data. Results claimed that the maximum percentages of teachers despite working on different hierarchical levels were in favour of implementation of API as it motivates to acquire more knowledge. However, there were also teachers who felt that it should not be there as it is purely a mechanical experience which reduces innovation and creativity in research.
Academic performance indicator as performance management tool: employees' perception and factors governing to its acceptance and rejection in Indian educational institutes
Anchal Luthra; Kavita Singh; Shweta Singh
International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 23 - 36
Academic performance indicator is a topic of great discussion among the academicians of Indian educational institutes. UGC implemented the API score to upgrade the quality of education and research in India. However, teachers have different opinions about API. Therefore, this paper aims to study the opinion of academicians working in different private and public institutes and to explore the factors that are contributing towards its acceptance and rejection, particularly by a third category, i.e., research category. The study was mainly qualitative, but the percentage method was also used as a quantitative tool to analyse the data. Results claimed that the maximum percentages of teachers despite working on different hierarchical levels were in favour of implementation of API as it motivates to acquire more knowledge. However, there were also teachers who felt that it should not be there as it is purely a mechanical experience which reduces innovation and creativity in research.]]>
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International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 23 - 36
Anchal Luthra
Kavita Singh
Shweta Singh
SRM University, Plot No. 39, Rajiv Gandhi Education City Delhi-NCR Sonepat, Kundli Urban Complex, Post Office P.S. Rai, Sonipat, Haryana 131029, India ' SRM University, Plot No. 39, Rajiv Gandhi Education City Delhi-NCR Sonepat, Kundli Urban Complex, Post Office P.S. Rai, Sonipat, Haryana 131029, India ' Department of Management Studies, B.P.S. Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan, Haryana 131305, India
performance management
education
employee motivation
performance evaluation
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Effect of fit and altruistic attributions in cause brand alliance: the mediating role of perceived brand credibility
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This research aims to test the mediating role of the perceived brand credibility on consumer attitudes towards brand alliances. The results of a quantitative study among 248 consumers show that the effect of perceived congruence and the effect of attribution of altruistic motives depend on the perceived brand credibility. Moreover, the result highlights the effect of perceived brand credibility in the success of brand cause alliances. The results of the research suggest also that to improve the consumer attitude consumers towards causes brand alliances, companies must show their selflessness to social causes and their commitment to social welfare regardless of the level of credibility.
Effect of fit and altruistic attributions in cause brand alliance: the mediating role of perceived brand credibility
Abir Ben Mabrouk; Faouzi Najjar
International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 37 - 51
This research aims to test the mediating role of the perceived brand credibility on consumer attitudes towards brand alliances. The results of a quantitative study among 248 consumers show that the effect of perceived congruence and the effect of attribution of altruistic motives depend on the perceived brand credibility. Moreover, the result highlights the effect of perceived brand credibility in the success of brand cause alliances. The results of the research suggest also that to improve the consumer attitude consumers towards causes brand alliances, companies must show their selflessness to social causes and their commitment to social welfare regardless of the level of credibility.]]>
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International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 37 - 51
Abir Ben Mabrouk
Faouzi Najjar
The Higher Institute of Management of Tunis, 41 Avenue de la Liberte, Bouchoucha 2000, Tunisia ' College of Business Administration, Northern Border University Arar, Saudi Arabia
alliance-caused marque
perceived credibility
mediation
bootstrap
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Effects of power characteristics of acquiring and target firm top management teams on post-acquisition performance in concentric merger and acquisitions
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With the spending and failure rates of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) showing no signs of abating, strategy researchers must gain a better understanding of which factors enhance the likelihood of M&A success. We build on the M&A literature emphasising the critical role of top managers of both firms in influencing the combined firm's ability to realise a myriad of deal benefits. Drawing upon the resource based view and resource dependency theory, we offer a conceptual model which shows the effects of resource characteristics possessed by the top management team (TMT) of the acquiring and target firms on both the composition of the combined firm's TMT and its post-deal performance. Two resource characteristics emphasised are reputation-based resources as reflected in the prestige power of the respective TMTs and knowledge-based resources as denoted by the expert power of the respective TMTs. Our conceptual model offers avenues for empirical research to examine the effect of power on target executive retention and post-acquisition performance. Implications for strategic management are discussed.
Effects of power characteristics of acquiring and target firm top management teams on post-acquisition performance in concentric merger and acquisitions
K. Blaine Lawlor; Bradley J. Olson; Satyanarayana Parayitam
International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 52 - 68
With the spending and failure rates of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) showing no signs of abating, strategy researchers must gain a better understanding of which factors enhance the likelihood of M&A success. We build on the M&A literature emphasising the critical role of top managers of both firms in influencing the combined firm's ability to realise a myriad of deal benefits. Drawing upon the resource based view and resource dependency theory, we offer a conceptual model which shows the effects of resource characteristics possessed by the top management team (TMT) of the acquiring and target firms on both the composition of the combined firm's TMT and its post-deal performance. Two resource characteristics emphasised are reputation-based resources as reflected in the prestige power of the respective TMTs and knowledge-based resources as denoted by the expert power of the respective TMTs. Our conceptual model offers avenues for empirical research to examine the effect of power on target executive retention and post-acquisition performance. Implications for strategic management are discussed.]]>
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International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 52 - 68
K. Blaine Lawlor
Bradley J. Olson
Satyanarayana Parayitam
College of Business, University of West Florida, 11000 University Pkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA ' Dhillon School of Business, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge AB T1K 3M4, Canada ' Department of Management and Marketing, Charlton College of Business, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA
top management team
TMT
mergers and acquisitions
M&As
CEO power
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A case for Tata Motors' acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover: strategic implications of the takeover
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Mergers and acquisitions are important tools used globally by firms to maintain a competitive advantage over their counterparts. Yet, a recent <i>Harvard Business Review</i> study reveals that between 80%-90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. This case study discusses an acquisition in the luxury car market to highlight the factors that can lead to a successful takeover. The study uses the acquisition of the premium British car brands of Jaguar and Land Rover by Tata Motors, an Indian automaker to answer a few related questions and provide future research avenues.
A case for Tata Motors' acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover: strategic implications of the takeover
Deepraj Mukherjee
International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 69 - 80
Mergers and acquisitions are important tools used globally by firms to maintain a competitive advantage over their counterparts. Yet, a recent <i>Harvard Business Review</i> study reveals that between 80%-90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. This case study discusses an acquisition in the luxury car market to highlight the factors that can lead to a successful takeover. The study uses the acquisition of the premium British car brands of Jaguar and Land Rover by Tata Motors, an Indian automaker to answer a few related questions and provide future research avenues.]]>
10.1504/IJSBA.2022.120073
International Journal of Strategic Business Alliances, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022) pp. 69 - 80
K. Blaine Lawlor
Bradley J. Olson
Satyanarayana Parayitam
Department of Economics, Kent State University, 6000 Frank Avenue NW, North Canton, Ohio, 44720, USA
mergers
acquisitions
emerging country multinationals
strategic takeover
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