Search
Search results for
We found
14 results for you
-
ICT Adoption, Capabilities Development and Innovation Processes in Argentina: An Employment Approach
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Marta Novick --- Under-Secretary for Technical Planning and Labor Studies, Ministry of Labor, Sebastian Rotondo --- Analyst, Employment and Business Dynamics Observatory, Under-Secretariat for Technical Planning and Labor Studies of the Ministry of Labor, Gerardo Breard --- Under-Secretary for Technical Planning and Labor Studies, Ministry of Labor,The discussion on innovation and the adoption of new information and communication technologies (ICT) and their impact on economic growth and development have flared up in the past few years. This debate has become increasingly relevant mostly in emerging countries... -
The dynamics of local innovations among formal and informal enterprises: Stories from rural South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Alexandra Luis Mhula Links --- Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), South Africa Tim Hart --- Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Peter Jacobs --- Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), South AfricaExploiting the developmental potential of innovation for marginalised communities requires a context-specific understanding of the features and mechanics of innovation. In this article we explore the nature of innovation with the aid of evidence collected from formal and informal enterprises... -
Building low-carbon energy innovation systems in Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Radhika Perrot --- Independent researcher, South Africa Maruf Sanni --- National Centre for Technology Management, NigeriaThe objective of this special issue is to bring together research on low-carbon innovation in the African context. The aim is to assess and compare various cases of low-carbon energy development in Africa in an effort to understand the underlying... -
Exploring the audit capabilities expectation-performance gap of newly employed first-year trainee accountants in Gauteng: Audit managers at large firms’ perceptions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Accounting Research • Authors: Rolien Kunz --- Department of Economic and Management Sciences, South Africa Herman de Jager --- Department of Economic and Management Sciences, South AfricaThe objective of this paper is to determine the relative size of the expectation-performance gap of technical auditing and assurance knowledge of newly employed first-year trainee accountants. In a study dealing with the expectation-performance gap in accounting education it was... -
Social capital and performance of SMEs: The role of entrepreneurial orientation and managerial capability
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Africa Journal of Management • Authors: Suzzie Owiredua Aidoo --- , Ghana Ahmed Agyapong --- , Ghana Henry Kofi Mensah --- , GhanaThis study proposes and investigates the argument that social capital–performance link is mediated by entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and that this mediated relationship is dependent upon the level of managerial capability (MC) present in a firm. The study uses a sample... -
The impact of open innovation challenges on automotive component manufacturers’ competitiveness: An insight from the South African automotive industry
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Arthur Mzwandile Gonyora [cor1] Stephen Migiro --- , South Africa Pfano Mashau --- , South Africa Bongani Ngwenya --- , South AfricaOpen innovation is a function of managing innovation challenges within an organization to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. To achieve this, organizations have to configure and regulate their strategic resources, harness their core competencies and absorptive capacity, and manage uncertainties inherent... -
Technology transfer and absorptive capacities in South Africa's medical device industry
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Tebogo Simon Ramaoka --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Erika Kraemer-Mbula --- University of Johannesburg, South AfricaThis paper explores South African manufacturing of medical devices, focusing on firms’ acquisition of imported and domestic technologies through technology transfer and their related absorptive capacity. Using an exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach, this paper demonstrates that technology transfer does occur... -
Business incubation initiatives and innovation capabilities of micro-sized enterprises: Exploring the software ICT value chain
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Oluyemi Theophilus Adeosun --- University of Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria Ibrahim Ayodele Shittu --- University of Lagos Nigeria, NigeriaPromoting innovative capabilities in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) is crucial if African countries are to progress in terms of being active in the Global Value Chain (GVC) and achieve inclusive development. Enhancing innovative capabilities in the Information Communication... -
Innovation systems, value chains and industrial clusters in developing economies: Case of Jalandhar’s sports goods industry
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Swati Mehta --- Guru Nanak Dev University, IndiaThe paper explores the relationship between innovation systems (IS) and participation in value chains (VCs) to understand the challenges concerning upgrading of an industrial cluster in a developing country. It is argued that the inter-linkages of various actors, organizations and... -
Dynamic capability and competitive advantage of event management ventures in Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Research in Hospitality Management • Authors: Rebecca Chelagat Cheruon --- Moi University, Kenya Jacqueline Cheptepkeny Korir --- Moi University, KenyaEvent management in the hospitality industry came into being because many corporate firms, families and friends asked hotels to organise their gatherings. For corporate firms, these events are considered training programmes, meetings, or conferences. For families, events include weddings, birthday... -
Assessing digital competencies and AI ethics awareness among customers in the banking sector
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: McArthur Fundira --- University of South Africa, South Africa Emmanuel Innocents Edoun --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Anup Pradhan --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Charles Mbohwa --- University of South Africa, South AfricaAs digital technologies and AI systems increasingly pervade banking services, understanding customers’ digital capabilities and awareness of AI ethics principles is paramount. This paper delves into these critical aspects among banking clientele. Employing a survey research approach with a cross-sectional... -
Managerial capabilities and their drivers: Lessons from grain-milling firms in Tanzania
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Africa Journal of Management • Authors: David Rwehikiza --- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Goodluck Charles --- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Lettice Rutashobya --- University of Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaDespite managerial capabilities being credited for driving business performance, little evidence exists about how those capabilities are acquired. This study investigated managerial capabilities and their drivers in grain-milling firms in Tanzania. Based on a qualitative analysis of ten enterprises, the... -
The impact of entrepreneurial cognition on opportunity-capitalizing capabilities and business model change: Evidence from Egypt
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Africa Journal of Management • Authors: Nancy Bouchra Hanna --- Amity University Dubai, UAE Erich Zahn --- University of Stuttgart, Germany Hadia H. Abdel Aziz --- Universities of Canada, Egypt Christine Madonna Kirkland --- Western Carolina University, USA R. Michael Holmes --- Florida State University, USAThis study advances the upper echelons literature by examining the (a) cognitive microfoundations of business model change and (b) intervening organizational mechanisms that help to explain the influence of strategic leaders on firm outcomes. We develop our theory by considering... -
Effect of entrepreneurial orientation on sustainable financial practices: The roles of dynamic capabilities and institutional conditions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Africa Journal of Management • Authors: Divine Atinyo --- University of Cape Coast, Ghana George Tweneboah --- University of Cape Coast, GhanaEntrepreneurial orientation (EO) is increasingly recognized as a vital strategic factor, particularly in volatile business environments. While EO can potentially drive superior sustainable financial practices (SFP), there remains a gap in understanding the underlying mechanisms and contextual factors that complement...