Interactive profit-planning systems and market turbulence: A dynamic capabilities perspective

This article describes, theorizes and empirically investigates the concept of interactive profit-planning systems (PPS) through the lens of the dynamic capabilities logic. With this conceptualization: interactive PPS capabilities comprise budgeting, forecasting and results-reporting routines, in which top and middle managers interact to create knowledge for sensing, seizing, and business model reconfiguring (to manage strategic business change). Survey data from 331 Australian firms is analyzed employing partial least squares structural equation modeling. The data provides support for two hypotheses: (1) greater market turbulence strengthens the positive effect of interactive PPS capabilities on business unit performance; and (2) greater market turbulence strengthens the positive effect of flexibility values (of organizational culture) on interactive PPS capabilities. Our findings show that interactive PPS capabilities function according to the salient tenets of the dynamic capabilities logic, and clarify the beneficial roles of formal cybernetic control systems and the intertwined involvement of top and middle managers in using dynamic capabilities.     

Looking into the ‘black box’ – unlocking the effect of integration on acquisition performance

Extending research on the performance of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As), this paper seeks to explain how the post-acquisition integration phase affects acquisition performance. Despite extensive research efforts, there remains a scant understanding of how acquisition implementation, particularly in the post-acquisition integration phase, impacts the performance of M&As. Based on an extensive study of eight acquisitions, in this paper, a grounded model detailing the mechanisms by which the post-acquisition integration phase affects acquisition performance is developed. The model posits that integration-related factors do not bear directly upon acquisition performance. Instead, their effect is mediated by functional organizations in both firms. When focusing into these functional mediating dynamics, we observe that integration-related processual, behavioral and cultural factors affect the identified functional mediators in different ways. Going forward, we echo calls for integrated perspectives to the study of M&A and M&A performance in particular.     

The competitive dimension of comparative optimism / La dimensión competitiva del optimismo comparativo

We usually think that positive events are more likely to occur to us than to others and vice versa for negative events. This phenomenon, called comparative optimism, increases both social utility and the tendency to present oneself as above average. The literature highlights the same elements in competition. Our objective was to study the links between comparative optimism and competition and to argue that social utility can explain this relation. In our study, we presented participants with comparative optimistic, comparative pessimistic or neutral targets. We observed that a comparative optimistic target was perceived to fit better with a competitive situation than other targets because he/she was deemed socially useful (e.g., assertive, self-confident). Participants also felt that a comparative optimistic target pursued more performance goals than the other targets. This effect was mediated by the perception of this target as a competitive person. These results, consistent with our assumptions, highlight the competitive dimension of comparative optimism.     

Participation in Everyday Life Before and After a Housing Adaptation

Housing adaptation aims to enable clients to live independently in their own homes. Studies focusing on participation in everyday life following a housing adaptation are lacking and needed. This study aimed to explore housing adaptation clients' experiences of participation in everyday life before and after a housing adaptation, through the lens of a housing adaptation, using a qualitative follow-up design, with 11 participants. It was found that when the housing adaptation met the participants' needs, performance of activities improved and the housing adaptation opened doors to engagement and participation in everyday life. Thus, focus on performance and engagement in everyday life at the onset of the housing adaptation process, combined with regular follow-ups, may enhance participation.     

重大突发公共卫生事件中的中小企业多维度社会责任问题探索

企业承担必要的社会责任是企业自身伦理道德的内在要求。肺炎疫情这一重大突发公共卫生事件给中国及世界经济造成了极大的冲击和影响，这就更需要中小企业在这个特殊时期肩负起更大的社会责任。梳理了企业社会责任的相关文献，并从社会、员工、消费者、供应商等维度研究了中小企业在重大突发公共卫生事件时期应当承担的社会责任。     

社会治理绩效视域下完善我国绿色建筑 政策法规体系的路径选择

发展绿色建筑是国家全面推进可持续发展战略中最为重要的措施之一，是践行绿色发展理念的重要实践，也是推进国家 治理体系和治理能力现代化的重大课题。在全面发展绿色建筑的过程中，很多问题需要从国家法律的高度进行阐释和推进， 从而实现良法善治，并进一步体现社会治理绩效水平。如何正确地认识和理解相关问题，都将直接影响到我国绿色建筑的深 入开展。 “无规矩不成方圆”，在现有标准规范的基础上，绿色建筑已有充足的理由走向法治化道路。在治理能力现代化理念 下，探索完善我国绿色建筑政策法规体系的对策与方案，对促进新时期我国绿色建筑的发展从而提升社会治理绩效具有重要 的理论和现实意义。     

团队认知多样性、知识共享与团队创新绩效——基于包容性领导的调节效应检验

基于对86个团队的实证调查,探讨团队认知多样性对团队创新绩效的影响,并检验知识共享和包容性领导在以上关系中所起的中介作用和调节作用,层次回归分析结果表明：1）团队认知多样性对团队创新绩效有显著正向影响;2）团队知识共享部分中介了这一正向关系;3）包容性领导对此中介过程有显著的正向调节作用,包容性领导越高,该中介作用越强,反之则不显著。得到的管理启示有：1）为应对创新发展的挑战,团队应考虑员工构成的多样性;2）在团队管理中,领导要能包容成员的认知多样性。     

喷动床最小喷动速度的计算颗粒流体力学数值模拟

基于第二期“全国新型农业经营主体发展指数调查”中的706个合作社样本,采用OLS和Tobit方法分析了合作社经营绩效对其精准扶贫参与的影响及作用机制。研究表明:合作社经营绩效与精准扶贫参与之间存在显著的“U”型关系,在对模型进行改进和选择代理变量检验后结果依旧稳健。作用机制分析表明,合作社经营绩效与获取政府补贴和承担社会责任之间同样存在“U”型关系,后者正是合作社参与精准扶贫的动机所在。鉴于此,政府应加强对精准扶贫参与主体的核查,同时须支持合作社发展,以壮大其帮扶带动能力。     

风险控制对众包创新模式有效性的杠杆作用研究

随着"互联网+"在各个领域的广泛应用,众包创新平台应运而生。众包创新作为协同创新的一种模式,基于互联网平台为企业提供创新服务,可以有效提升企业核心竞争力。基于风险感知理论与风险控制相关文献,从平台风险控制角度,以猪八戒众包创新平台为例,采用数据挖掘技术获取平台一手数据,利用层次回归模型研究风险控制机制对众包创新平台有效性的影响。研究发现:通过建立接包方服务绩效评价体系与平台功能风险控制(保证金及接包商信誉评级)可以降低发包方对众包创新的感知风险,从而增强众包创新平台有效性。在两种风险控制机制的交互作用下,平台的有效性会得到进一步提升。此结论有助于众包创新平台运营及服务监管,促进平台交易环境向正规化、有序化方向发展,提升平台竞争力。     

政府R&D补贴、产权性质与实质性创新绩效 ——基于中国高技术产业的经验数据

以我国高技术产业为样本,采用面板门槛效应模型,实证检验了政府R&D补贴、产权性质与企业实质性创新绩效之间的关系。结果表明,高强度补贴会显著降低政府R&D补贴的正向作用;民营经济比重的上升则有助于政府R&D补贴作用的充分发挥。进一步研究发现,2000—2018年,仅2005、2011和2013等三个年份的补贴强度过高,2007年以后,民营经济的发展均处于合理区间。分区域来看,补贴强度过高的省份多达12个,且大多数位于中部和西部地区;民营经济比重过低的省份有7个,且大多数位于西部地区;补贴强度和民营经济均处于合理区间的有北京、天津、河北等14个省份,而两者均处于不合理区间的有山西、江西、湖北等5个省份。因此,合理设置补贴额度、充分发挥民营经济优势,是真正发挥政府R&D补贴作用、实现高技术产业创新发展的关键所在。