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This study explores the interdependent effects of internationalisation and sources of internal and external knowledge on the level of innovation. We present possible pathways that small innovative Romanian software product provider firms pursue to reconfigure their resources to be competitive beyond CEE. This product provider segment of the software development industry exhibits characteristics of innovation-driven economy in specific Romanian city-regions. We examine fourteen SMEs that develop their own products using fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis. fsQCA allows us to methodologically differentiate between the distinct pathways to high-level and low-level innovation based on the sources of knowledge and the degree of internationalisation of the product market. We find that internationalisation accelerates the level of product innovation; but together with knowledge sources, it becomes a critical differentiator between high and low-level innovation products. We also find that while combining internal knowledge sources with internationalisation is an effective way for early and gradual internationalisers to introduce high-level innovation products, some internationalised firms rely on the advantages of early internationalisation to the exclusion of external knowledge sources. Moreover, if internationalised, local market-oriented firms can move beyond low-level innovation. Our findings extend the current understanding of the dynamics of SME internationalisation and innovation in the CEE context.
Deniz E. Yoruk; Raluca Bunduchi; Esin Yoruk; Catalina Crișan-Mitra; Irina-Iulia Salanță; Emil Lucian Crișan. Pathways to innovation in Romanian software SMEs: Exploring the impact of interdependencies between internationalisation and knowledge sources. Journal of International Management 2021, 27, 100874 .
AMA StyleDeniz E. Yoruk, Raluca Bunduchi, Esin Yoruk, Catalina Crișan-Mitra, Irina-Iulia Salanță, Emil Lucian Crișan. Pathways to innovation in Romanian software SMEs: Exploring the impact of interdependencies between internationalisation and knowledge sources. Journal of International Management. 2021; 27 (4):100874.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDeniz E. Yoruk; Raluca Bunduchi; Esin Yoruk; Catalina Crișan-Mitra; Irina-Iulia Salanță; Emil Lucian Crișan. 2021. "Pathways to innovation in Romanian software SMEs: Exploring the impact of interdependencies between internationalisation and knowledge sources." Journal of International Management 27, no. 4: 100874.
This paper investigates the priorities governing large companies in an emerging market regarding corporate social performance (CSP). The authors propose profile patterns of responsible managerial behavior and a framework for evaluating CSP relying on stakeholder theory. The study relies on a statistical analysis which is designed to examine the significance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice as it emerges from company business strategies. Taking the form of an empirical study involving 87 managers, this work relies on the cluster analysis theory, identifying six behavioral patterns when considering CSR practices: “lethargic”, “compliant, “pragmatist”, “auditor”, “formalist”, and “performer”. The cluster typology indicates the complexity of CSR practices and highlights the role of CSR in company strategy development. The proposed assessment model is intended to empower CSP diagnosis, while supporting management towards achieving sustainable growth.
Cătălina Silvia Crișan-Mitra; Liana Stanca; Dan-Cristian Dabija. Corporate Social Performance: An Assessment Model on an Emerging Market. Sustainability 2020, 12, 4077 .
AMA StyleCătălina Silvia Crișan-Mitra, Liana Stanca, Dan-Cristian Dabija. Corporate Social Performance: An Assessment Model on an Emerging Market. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (10):4077.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCătălina Silvia Crișan-Mitra; Liana Stanca; Dan-Cristian Dabija. 2020. "Corporate Social Performance: An Assessment Model on an Emerging Market." Sustainability 12, no. 10: 4077.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a key factor for every large company that wants to keep the attention of the general public (customers, community, business partners, local authorities etc.). Even if CSR is not a binding mechanism, neglecting its importance may harm not only company's perception on the market, but also its strategic market approach. CSR approaches are undoubtedly influenced by the values, motivations, decisions, of those with management roles within companies, so it is important to identify the reasons underlying social involvement in terms of positive and negative aspects that follow out of this range of initiatives. Through this article the authors underline the Romanian context where companies must implement and develop CSR practices using secondary data analyses, and as well they present an empirical qualitative research based on 87 questionnaires. The research instrument used is a questionnaire developed by the authors and the respondents were top managers, HR managers and heads of CSR departments within large companies that operate in Romania. Being a research in progress, relevant discussions and conclusions can be drawn from this paper, providing a detailed image not only about the research process developed but also about the reasons that might determine companies to invest in CSR.
Cătălina Crişan-Mitra; Anca Borza. Approaching CSR in Romania: An Empirical Analysis. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 2015, 207, 546 -552.
AMA StyleCătălina Crişan-Mitra, Anca Borza. Approaching CSR in Romania: An Empirical Analysis. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. 2015; 207 ():546-552.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCătălina Crişan-Mitra; Anca Borza. 2015. "Approaching CSR in Romania: An Empirical Analysis." Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 207, no. : 546-552.