Naslov
Using multiple group structural equation model for testing differences in absorptive and innovative capabilities between large and medium sized firms

Autori
Talaja, Anita

Izvornik
Croatian operational research review (1848-0225) 3 (2012), 1; 321-331

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
strategic management; structural equation modeling; sultiple group models; absorptive capability; innovative capability; firm size

Sažetak
In the proposed model, absorptive and innovative capabilities of the firm determine firm’s performance level. Absorptive capability construct consists of four latent variables: knowledge acquisition, assimilation, transformation and exploitation. Innovative capability consists of five manifest variables: developing new products or services, developing new methods of production, risktaking by key executives, market innovativeness and innovative strategic orientation. Absorptive capability and innovative capability both have direct influence on firm’s performance. Also, the interdependence of absorptive capability and innovative capability is assumed. For testing construct validity and theoretical relationships among variables structural equation omdeling is used. Model is assessed using absolute and incremental fit indices. Multiple group modeling is used to determine whether or not the grouping variable, in this case firm size, has any influence on the structural equation model for the observed variables.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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