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The business environment of today is complex and dynamic due to increasing global competition. The businessman needs to master and know all the information that has strategic value, and Competitive Intelligence is positioned as the most appropriate tool to achieve this goal. In recent decades, research and publications related to Competitive Intelligence have been increasing, although the military heritage of this field of research and the association with large corporations has meant that the literature is still at an early phase of development and specialisation. This paper analyses scientific articles on Competitive Intelligence from journals in the Web of Science database between 1985 and 2021. The main objective of this research has been to detect the topics that have been most related to Competitive Intelligence. The 589 papers analysed indicate that interest in this topic is relatively recent and that the most central topic in the sample is Innovation. The bibliometric analysis carried out indicates that Competitive Intelligence is closely linked to innovation processes in companies, facilitating its development. Furthermore, it highlights the importance that business management, together with the promotion of absorptive capacity and alignment around Competitive Intelligence will allow companies to improve their competitive advantages, as well as greater success with new products. Little research was found on aspects related to small and medium-sized enterprises and patents in relation to Competitive Intelligence. This research aims to show which are the most researched topics in relation to Competitive Intelligence, so that it can serve as support for future research, as well as for company managers in making decisions in relation to this topic.
Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera. Innovation and Competitive Intelligence in Business. A Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Financial Studies 2021, 9, 31 .
AMA StyleCarlos De Las Heras-Rosas, Juan Herrera. Innovation and Competitive Intelligence in Business. A Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Financial Studies. 2021; 9 (2):31.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera. 2021. "Innovation and Competitive Intelligence in Business. A Bibliometric Analysis." International Journal of Financial Studies 9, no. 2: 31.
In this paper, we try to build on the problems surrounding the management of human resources in health care organizations worldwide. After the analysis of the reviewed literature, we detected that the scientific community considers several recurring themes that need attention: stress, burnout, and turnover intention. Based on this, we developed a model of organizational commitment that aims to achieve performance and health quality, its main result the establishment of the appropriate management policies in order to avoid the abandonment of the organization through the search for commitment and job satisfaction. Amongst our main conclusions, we highlight the need to implement a human resources model for hospital administrators based on the relationships with “patients” not “clients” through the maintenance of a positive and strong atmosphere of staff participation. It is important to develop innovative practices related to clear job design that eliminate reasons for ambiguity and stress in executing the tasks of the healthcare system. Finally, we urge training programs in transformational leadership to promote the well-being and organizational commitment of employees.
Mercedes Rodríguez-Fernández; Juan Herrera; Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas. Model of Organizational Commitment Applied to Health Management Systems. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4496 .
AMA StyleMercedes Rodríguez-Fernández, Juan Herrera, Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas. Model of Organizational Commitment Applied to Health Management Systems. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (9):4496.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMercedes Rodríguez-Fernández; Juan Herrera; Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas. 2021. "Model of Organizational Commitment Applied to Health Management Systems." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 9: 4496.
Business organisations are subject to high pressure to ensure their sustainability and competitiveness. In the case of healthcare institutions, moreover, there are unique characteristics where human resource management is of vital importance. The workforce in these institutions is at a critical moment where the shortages of qualified staff, burnout, or job dissatisfaction represent some of the detrimental aspects for the performance of the organisation, and more importantly, they diminish the quality of patient care. The promotion of organisational commitment is positioned as one of the tools that organisations have to face this problem. This paper aims to increase knowledge about research trends that analyse organisational commitment in healthcare institutions. To this end, using bibliometric techniques, a sample of 448 publications on this subject from journals indexed in Web of Science between 1992 and 2020 is analysed. The results obtained suggest a growing interest in this subject and a visible concern for the management of human resources in these institutions. Research has focussed mainly on organisational factors related to nursing staff. The most analysed topics have been job satisfaction, the implications of stress and high turnover, burnout syndrome, and the possibility of leaving the job. On the other hand, issues emerged such as empowerment in the workplace and others related to organisational management such as quality of service or performance. Finally, there is a lack of research that deals more deeply with other groups working in health centres, such as doctors or administrative staff. There is also a need for further development in the analysis of the implications of the ideological psychological contract in relation to normative organisational commitment in the field of healthcare organisations. The contribution of this work focusses on expanding knowledge about commitment in healthcare organisations and creating points of support for future research as well as helping healthcare managers make decisions in HR management.
Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera; Mercedes Rodríguez-Fernández. Organisational Commitment in Healthcare Systems: A Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2271 .
AMA StyleCarlos De Las Heras-Rosas, Juan Herrera, Mercedes Rodríguez-Fernández. Organisational Commitment in Healthcare Systems: A Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2271.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera; Mercedes Rodríguez-Fernández. 2021. "Organisational Commitment in Healthcare Systems: A Bibliometric Analysis." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2271.
Innovation is a key aspect for the sustainability and competitiveness of organisations, and of the economy in general. In recent years, Open Innovation (OI) has burst onto the scene as a more open approach, in which the sources and exchange of knowledge are extended beyond organisational borders. One of the main actors and providers of knowledge is the University. The literature related to OI and the University is very prolific, but at the same time dispersed. This paper aims to expand on the trend in research on OI and University. To do this, bibliometric techniques have been used to analyse a sample of 349 articles from journals indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) between 2005 and 2020. The results suggest that there is a high level of interest in research on this subject and that it is in full swing. The focus of the research is on topics such as collaboration, business–industry, R&D, networks, performance or knowledge-transfer. Emerging themes such as knowledge-spillover or absorptive-capacity appear, which are related to the research sensitivity on the true use of the knowledge generated. In recent years, there has been a trend towards research into entrepreneurship, key aspects of R&D such as strategy and cooperation, or education management. With regard to research related to University–Enterprise cooperation, the focus has been on SMEs, Helix models, entrepreneurship, or commercialisation. Finally, there are areas of research that require greater development related to family businesses and SMEs. This work sheds light on the state of the literature related to OI and University and is very useful for the orientation of future work in the field of research.
Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera. Research Trends in Open Innovation and the Role of the University. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 2021, 7, 29 .
AMA StyleCarlos De Las Heras-Rosas, Juan Herrera. Research Trends in Open Innovation and the Role of the University. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity. 2021; 7 (1):29.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera. 2021. "Research Trends in Open Innovation and the Role of the University." Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 7, no. 1: 29.
Family firms make a significant contribution to wealth creation. Despite the proliferation of large corporations, the model remains in place. The peculiarities of the company-family relationship mean that these organizations are managed in a particular way and differently from those with a non-family composition. In recent decades, the literature on family firms has been considerable, but research related to the sustainability of this type of business is in the development phase and shows little maturity. This paper analyses the content of publications that set the trend in research on the sustainability of family firms. Bibliometric techniques are used to obtain the sample (135 docs.) of journals indexed in Web of Science (WoS) between the dates 2003 and 2019. The results suggest that the interest in sustainability in family firms is still relatively recent, barely a decade old. The most central theme has been Socioemotional-Wealth. The analysis of content points mainly to the process of intergenerational succession as a critical factor. As non-economic aspects, those that promote sustainability through the effects of emotional wealth, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Human Resources practices stand out. Finally, the economic aspects that would affect sustainability are related to performance and have to do with the change of organizational culture adapted to business orientation, intergenerational knowledge transfer, investment in innovation, or internationalization strategies. This work sheds light on what aspects are being researched in relation to sustainability in family firms and can serve as guidance for future work in this field of research, as well as for managers in the decision-making process.
Juan Herrera; Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas. Economic, Non-Economic and Critical Factors for the Sustainability of Family Firms. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 2020, 6, 119 .
AMA StyleJuan Herrera, Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas. Economic, Non-Economic and Critical Factors for the Sustainability of Family Firms. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity. 2020; 6 (4):119.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan Herrera; Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas. 2020. "Economic, Non-Economic and Critical Factors for the Sustainability of Family Firms." Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 6, no. 4: 119.
Sales of electric and hybrid electric vehicles are increasing steadily worldwide, and consequently their presence increases in city areas. At low speeds, the low levels of noise produced by these vehicles could become a new risk factor for road users. However, the magnitude of the risk has not been accurately determined. In addition, its inclusion in the work environment could pose a new risk that should be managed. Thus, in relation to low noise levels of electric and hybrid vehicles, this study aimed to characterise the risk situations and determine the risk perception of workers as pedestrians and internal combustion engine vehicle drivers coming into contact with these vehicles. The data were extracted from 417 questionnaires filled out by the employees of public service companies who come into contact with electric and hybrid vehicles during their working day in the city of Málaga, in the region of Andalusia, Spain. According to the experiences reported, it seems that the risk due to the low noise levels of electric vehicles is moderate and does not reach alarming levels. These risk situations usually occurred in low speed urban areas, particularly when crossing the road, or in semi-pedestrian areas. Almost half the respondents considered that the electric vehicle poses a risk to other road users because it is more difficult to hear, and they believe it likely that other road users could be injured. Despite that risk, pedestrians did not change their way of walking or moving around the parking areas and other areas of the company. Electric and hybrid electric cars are now required to produce sound when travelling at low speeds. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of this measure should be assessed once implemented and future research should explore alternative non-acoustic measures.
María Carmen Pardo-Ferreira; Juan Antonio Torrecilla-García; Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Carlos Rubio-Romero. New Risk Situations Related to Low Noise from Electric Vehicles: Perception of Workers as Pedestrians and Other Vehicle Drivers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6701 .
AMA StyleMaría Carmen Pardo-Ferreira, Juan Antonio Torrecilla-García, Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas, Juan Carlos Rubio-Romero. New Risk Situations Related to Low Noise from Electric Vehicles: Perception of Workers as Pedestrians and Other Vehicle Drivers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (18):6701.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaría Carmen Pardo-Ferreira; Juan Antonio Torrecilla-García; Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Carlos Rubio-Romero. 2020. "New Risk Situations Related to Low Noise from Electric Vehicles: Perception of Workers as Pedestrians and Other Vehicle Drivers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 18: 6701.
Two-thirds of the world’s private companies are family owned. It is an organizational model that, despite the arrival of large corporations, remains and is still totally in place. The survival of these organizations is not easy, and is conditioned by multiple factors. The research that addresses the sustainability of family businesses is numerous and has been conducted from multiple disciplines. This document investigates the trends in scientific production related to family businesses and their sustainability, using bibliometric techniques and SciMAT software. A total of 286 articles were analysed between 2003 and 2019 from the journals indexed in the Web of Science (WoS). The results suggest that, although there is a growing interest in the study of the sustainability of family businesses, there is instability in the centrality of the topics, which denotes the existence of a wide margin of development. The most influential and trend-setting themes emerge mainly concentrated in three lines: those that analyse factors that drive sustainability, such as socio-emotional wealth and stakeholders; those interested in knowing about methods or practices that favour sustainability, such as CSR, performance, management or innovation; and those that investigate factors that endanger survival, mainly intergenerational succession processes. The contribution of this work is that, through bibliometric techniques, it sheds light on the groups of topics that condition the sustainability of family businesses, which will help the scientific community in the orientation of future work in this field of research.
Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera. Family Firms and Sustainability. A Longitudinal Analysis. Sustainability 2020, 12, 5477 .
AMA StyleCarlos De Las Heras-Rosas, Juan Herrera. Family Firms and Sustainability. A Longitudinal Analysis. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (13):5477.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarlos De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera. 2020. "Family Firms and Sustainability. A Longitudinal Analysis." Sustainability 12, no. 13: 5477.
Today’s organizations are immersed in a global market, where any detail can provide a competitive advantage over rival companies and condition their sustainability. Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Resource Management have become very powerful tools within companies. However, the potential, development, and measurement of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Human Resource Management (HRM) have not been sufficiently explored. The literature has developed multiple case studies on CSR and HRM and has studied the combination of both factors and their link to economic, environmental, and social sustainability, but has not yet found a solid basis from which to address the new functionality of CSR, HRM, and sustainable business management. This work aims to investigate trends in scientific production related to Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Resource Management. Bibliometric techniques and SciMAT software have been used for this purpose. A total of 314 articles from Web of Science (WOS) indexed journals were analyzed. The results obtained confirm that the interest in the study of these concepts has grown exponentially in the last decade. It should be noted that the definitions of CSR and HRM, and even the relationship between the two, continue to be subject to multiple interpretations. The contribution of this work lies in the fact that, through the longitudinal analysis carried out, light is shed on the groups of issues that emerge with special projection, such as green-management, stakeholders, commitment, competitive-advantage, satisfaction, performance, sustainability, or research-methods-analysis, and which must continue to be explored in order to respond to the demands that business organizations have in this respect, and to help the total integration of the different approaches related to CSR and HRM.
Juan Herrera; Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas. Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Resource Management: Towards Sustainable Business Organizations. Sustainability 2020, 12, 841 .
AMA StyleJuan Herrera, Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas. Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Resource Management: Towards Sustainable Business Organizations. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (3):841.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan Herrera; Carlos De Las Heras-Rosas. 2020. "Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Resource Management: Towards Sustainable Business Organizations." Sustainability 12, no. 3: 841.
The research carried out, as well as the measures taken to promote the use of sustainable transport in our cities, do not fully achieve their purpose. The Wertraitionalirat concept introduced by Max Weber in 1922 stated: “The use of public transport arises more from a system of values with which the person identifies than from the quality of the transport offered”. This assertion made at the beginning of the 20th century is still valid, where the means, infrastructure and advances achieved do not obtain a proportional response from citizens. The aim of this work is, through this approach, to find variables that complement research on urban mobility habits. For this purpose, data from the International Social Survey Program (ISSP) and the European Social Survey (ESS) are used to analyse postmodern values and citizens’ environmental awareness, linking these to sustainable mobility habits in 12 European countries. The results suggest that a higher index of postmodern values implies greater environmental awareness, which would lead to a greater use of sustainable transport, although there are variables related to environmental knowledge and risk which indicate that greater environmental education and awareness is needed.
Carlos Javier De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera. Towards Sustainable Mobility through a Change in Values. Evidence in 12 European Countries. Sustainability 2019, 11, 4274 .
AMA StyleCarlos Javier De Las Heras-Rosas, Juan Herrera. Towards Sustainable Mobility through a Change in Values. Evidence in 12 European Countries. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (16):4274.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarlos Javier De Las Heras-Rosas; Juan Herrera. 2019. "Towards Sustainable Mobility through a Change in Values. Evidence in 12 European Countries." Sustainability 11, no. 16: 4274.