This study evaluates the performance of China Taipei firms in the global business environment, focusing on the role of firm-level factors, the geographical setting context, internationalization, and product diversification. These variables are chosen for their potential to enhance resilience and bring firms into global competitiveness. This study performs a generalized least squares (GLS) and curved relationship analysis of 2160 observation samples in the panel analysis, based on a sample of 360 firms across eight industries. The analysis reveals positive correlations between non-labor-intensive operations and effective supply chain management and firms’ overall performance, while dependency on China negatively impacts performance. Notably, the degree of internationalization and product diversification significantly influences the correlations between the key predictors and geographical diversification. A highlight of this study is the application of a curvilinear relationship analysis (non-linear analysis) to assess the real assumptions, providing insight into how these factors interact to affect firm performance. This study stresses the importance of diversifying supply chains, reducing reliance on single markets like China, and enhancing supply chain efficiency through non-labor-intensive operations. This study highlights the need for supportive policies that encourage global expansion, product diversification, and competitiveness in the global business environment.

Tujuan - Penelitian ini menguji pengaruh ekonomi sirkular terhadap pertumbuhan emisi CO2 dengan mempertimbangkan peran transisi energi, ketatnya kebijakan iklim, industrialisasi, dan tekanan rantai pasokan dari tahun 1997 hingga 2020. Metode – menggunakan panel kuantil Autoregressive Distributed Lags (QARDL). Kami menggunakan asosiasi kointegrasi dalam jangka panjang di antara variabel-variabel tersebut, dan hasil dari kedua model tersebut mengonfirmasi hal ini. Hasil - Temuan mengungkapkan bahwa ekonomi sirkular dan ketatnya kebijakan iklim berdampak negatif signifikan terhadap emisi karbon. Di sisi lain, transisi energi, industrialisasi, dan tekanan rantai pasokan sangat penting dalam menentukan emisi CO2 baik dalam jangka pendek maupun jangka panjang. Temuan lebih lanjut mengeksplorasi bahwa daur ulang limbah kota lebih signifikan pada kuantil rata-rata dan kuantil atas 90% dibandingkan kuantil bawah. Implikasi - hasil empiris dari studi ini memberikan wawasan bagi pembuat kebijakan di negara-negara maju dan pasar berkembang untuk menjaga keseimbangan antara ekonomi sirkular, transisi energi, ketatnya kebijakan lingkungan, dan tekanan rantai pasokan guna mengurangi emisi CO2 tanpa menghentikan pertumbuhan ekonomi dan pembangunan berkelanjutan. Selain itu, implikasi praktis dilaporkan melalui perspektif netralitas karbon dan perubahan struktural. Orisinalitas – Penelitian ini mengamati proses kebijakan dan ekonomi sirkular dalam kurun waktu yang cukup panjang melalui pendekatan analisis ARDL.

Research has identified factors like dynamic capabilities and distinctive competencies that contribute to competitive advantages. However, these factors often underperform in turbulent situations like the current global pandemic, making it hard to maintain a competitive edge. This study aims to establish a new foundation for competitive advantage post-pandemic. We hypothesize that pandemic leadership and resilience systems enhance the link between distinctive competencies and competitive advantage. Using structural equation modeling on a sample of 200 ASEAN multinational firms, we found a positive relationship between dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage via distinctive competencies. Additionally, pandemic leadership and resilience systems beneficially moderate this relationship. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting the critical roles of pandemic leadership and resilience systems in sustaining competitive advantage during crises.

This research explores the relationship between risk-taking propensity, need for achievement, social media engagement, attitudes toward entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial intention among Gen-Z entrepreneurs in Banyumas Purwokerto. Gen-Z, known for their digital fluency and innovative outlook, presents unique insights into entrepreneurial intention, making them a compelling focus for this study. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach, selected for its ability to handle complex models with mediating effects, the study surveyed 150 participants. Findings reveal that risk-taking propensity, need for achievement, and social media engagement significantly and positively influence entrepreneurial intention. Additionally, attitudes toward entrepreneurship mediate these effects, highlighting the role of mindset in translating individual characteristics into entrepreneurial ambitions. Practical implications suggest that educators, policymakers, and business mentors can enhance entrepreneurial intention by fostering supportive environments that nurture these traits and positively shape attitudes toward entrepreneurship among Gen-Z.