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Entrepreneurial orientation of public enterprises in Malaysia
Authors: Entebang Harry , Harrison Richard T. , Cyril de Run Ernest 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to gauge the extent to which public enterprises in Malaysia demonstrate entrepreneurial orientation.Design/methodology/approachA face‐to‐face survey was initiated to obtain data directly from top management of public enterprises.FindingsThe results of the investigation reveal that public enterprises seemed to concentrate on incremental aspect of the marketing of true and tried products/services. Although these companies appeared to have a strong emphasis on R&D initiatives, but most of these initiatives focused on development side of the activities. In addition, the results of the study indicate that the extent to which public enterprises respond to action initiated by competitors; become the first to introduce new product/services and/or “undo the competitor posture” appeared to be quite low. On the other hand, public enterprises tended to focus on low risk projects. Hence, they prefer to explore and exploit the unknown gradually and will act when certainty exits.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings in this study were drawn from top management of public enterprises. Future studies should include more of top management team. Given the hostility and competitive of today's business environments, future studies should explore the extent to which entrepreneurial orientation of firm will influence public enterprises' entrepreneurial activities.Practical implicationsGiven the outcomes of the study, managers may note that firm performance is associated with the degree of its entrepreneurial orientation.Originality/valuePrevious studies on entrepreneurial orientation concentrated on private entities. This paper extends the domain of entrepreneurial orientation into government business enterprises.
Perceived corporate entrepreneurship in GLCs: evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Entebang Harry , Harrison Richard T. , Cyril de Run Ernest 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to gauge the extent to which government‐linked companies in Malaysia demonstrate corporate entrepreneurship activities.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the objectives of the study, data was solicited directly from top management through face to face survey.FindingsThe findings on nature of corporate entrepreneurship activities suggest that GLCs appeared engage in incremental aspect of CE activities. On the other hand, many of new ideas seemed to come from the top management. Given the nature of external and internal environmental factors of firm which include government policy, environmental hostility, technological forces, top management support, strategic planning, organizational strategies, internal processes, culture, regulation/controls, work discretion, rewards, structure and time/resources were noted to influence the extent to which GLCs pursued CE activities.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings in this study were drawn from six top management of GLCs. Future research should include more top management team. Given the external, internal and key challenges, future studies should investigate the direct and/or indirect effect of these factors on CE activities in GLCs.Practical implicationsBased on outcomes of the study, managers may learn that to benefit from CE activities, they should shift their focus from incremental to substantial and/or radical types of CE activities.Originality/valuePrevious studies on CE focused on the performance of private entities. This paper extends the domain of CE into government business enterprises.
The number 1 requirement for exiting this recession: rebuild trust! Recent survey reveals trust as critical
Authors: Bates Suzanne 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to reveal survey findings on the impact of trust and consider how to rebuild trust in organizations.Design/methodology/approachRecent survey by Bates Communications, Inc. of 148 business professionals.FindingsThe clear number 1 issue emerging from the downturn was executives' ability to rebuild trust with employees, clients, and customers. Data from our survey showed that this recession caused significant damage to business relationships, damage that must be repaired if many companies are to move forward and take advantage of the opportunities of the rebuilding economy.Research limitations/implicationsIn addition to our own survey, other studies have corroborated our results. According to the 2009 Midyear Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in business continues to be the issue starkly revealed in its January 2009 report that had reported a devastating loss in trust in the private sector. In the Midyear survey, when asked what companies could do to rebuild trust in the long run, 94 percent of respondents listed “treating employees well” as job one. Not far behind was “communicating frequently and honestly” for 91 percent of respondents.Practical implicationsCompanies must take initiative to rebuild trust in their organization.Original/valueThis paper is of great value to CEOs and C‐level executives. They must own the trust issue in their organization.
Sustainable development: a competitive advantage or a threat?
Authors: Nejati Mostafa , Shah Bin Amirul , Bin Amran Azlan 
Published: March 2010

PurposeOrganizations and businesses have evolved tremendously during the last years. Previously, the focus of organizations was on goods and production, however, later on this perspective has changed to a more knowledge and intellectual capital focus nowadays. As such, concepts of organizational knowledge and know‐how, as well as stakeholders and society rights are increasingly being raised and discussed in recent studies. This paper aims to present the fundamental questions on the importance of undertaking sustainable development roles by organizations and the effects that it can have on the organizations. The paper will also discuss how organizations can benefit from acting to their sustainable development roles and consider it as a means of competitive advantage, rather than an organizational threat.Design/methodology/approachIn‐depth literature review as well as years of experience of authors in the field has been used to develop this research.FindingsIt is concluded that despite some initial limitations for the organizations in undertaking their sustainable development roles, they will benefit from the positive image that is created for their organization as well as other benefits and competitive advantages in the long run.Practical implicationsIt is necessary for organizations to be aware of their sustainable development roles and undertake their responsibilities toward the society.Originality/valueAfter the recent global economic meltdown, the question whether sustainability and organizational commitments toward sustainable development can help organizations gain a competitive advantage to better survive in the challenging world of today, is yet to be further discussed. This paper is an attempt to investigate this in more detail.
Monsanto: from a strategic perspective
Authors: Rajendar Singh Thakur 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe main purpose of this paper is to analyze the market entry strategies for companies which are involved with Chemicals in Foods, Agriculture, Irrigation aspects, which equally have cultural effects in different regions.Design/methodology/approachThe case contains a careful analysis of the literature about the Monsanto Company, articles and journals have been reviewed to supply the information on the problems being faced by Monsanto.FindingsThe analysis or the suggestions are the view points of the author, basically involving the Transnational approach for such companies. The suggestions or opinions are the responses like “What it could or would have done”, “This should be implemented” and so on so forth.Research limitations/implicationsSince this paper is associated with the suggestions by the author, the only limitation can be personal judgments.Practical implicationsIn this respect, the paper combined various aspects of TNCs, Strategy and apply these concepts to the company to proceed in not only home country but also in host countries.Originality/valueThere have been few articles already written with respect to Monsanto, but sole aim of all these articles was to identify the problems faced by Monsanto and criticisms faced by it. But the articles conducts a company analysis, identifies problems and provides possible theoretical solutions in order to overcome the problems.
Coupling RFID with supply chain to enhance productivity
Authors: Zare Mehrjerdi Yahia 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this article to review key points about the radio frequency identification, and productivity enhancement in SCM through the use of radio frequency identification. To understand radio frequency key points fundamental on that are identified and reviewed. Some applications of radio frequency identification in supply chain are briefly reviewed and five cases of radio frequency identification implementation in supply chain are discussed.Design/methodology/approachProvides key elements of radio frequency identification and the integration of supply chain and radio frequency identification for generating new systems with higher level of profitability, efficiency, and productivity.FindingsTo make supply chain system functional and successfully operational manufacturers can use radio frequency identification solutions to reduce operating costs through decreasing the labor costs, claims, and returns. This will help them to increase the operating income. They also can reduce working capital by enabling reductions in inventory and lowering the inventory write‐off from the return goods and those items that are un‐saleable at the end. It is the collection of such strategies that can bring higher level of profitability and productivity to the supply chain.Practical implicationsThis sophisticated technology is more useful to the management for one or more of the following facts: better supply chain and inventory management; reducing counterfeiting and fraud controlling; tracking work‐in progress; reducing administrative errors; reducing rework; better management of warrantee claims; capable of working in suitable and harsh environments; better supply chain efficiency; cost saving and profit enhancement.Originality/valueDue to the fact that a better management of production system is related to the full understanding of the technologies implemented and the system under consideration, sufficient background on the radio frequency identification technology is provided and supply chain management system including profitability and productivity enhancement are discussed.
Re‐examining the reform of China's science and technology system: a historical perspective
Authors: Fang Xin 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review the reform of China's science and technology (S&T) system and the linkage between globalization and the requirements of China's S&T system during the past two decades.Design/methodology/approachThe authorities and responsibilities of the government in macro administration of S&T are discussed.FindingsIt is suggested that strengthening and optimizing the administration mechanism should be the top priority.Originality/valueThis paper usefully looks at future and further reform in the S&T system for China, and by reviewing the history of reforming, analyzes the new problems which will be confronted at first.
Shanzhai manufacturing – an alternative innovation phenomenon in China
Authors: Zhu Sheng , Shi Yongjiang 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore an indigenous innovation phenomenon – entitled the Shanzhai phenomenon – which has emerged in the Chinese mobile phone industry, and to understand its value creation network and operational mechanism, as well as to recognize its policy implications in regional and industrial developments.Design/methodology/approachAlthough the Shanzhai phenomenon emerged from the end of 2008, detailed understanding of its systems and operational mechanism is still very limited, partly because of its secrecy and dynamics in the value chain operations. Based on characteristics of the Shaizhai phenomenon, the paper focuses on three levels of the phenomenon – regional historical, regional industrial specific, and typical Shanzhai mobile phone project levels – to pursue a comprehensive understanding of the Shanzhai system and its emerging environments. At the regional and industrial level, the combined approaches of interview and secondary data collection is adopted. At the Shanzhai project level, a case study approach is conducted by focusing on the project and its whole value chain, from the idea creation towards detailed product design, production and integration, as well as its distribution.FindingsChinese government has called for indigenous innovation to upgrade Chinese manufacturing capability and value creation as well as appropriation. Based on the fast growth of the Chinese indigenous mobile phone industry in the last two years, the Shanzhai manufacturing system is recognized as a new positive alternative way for Chinese manufacturing companies to achieve this aim. Behind the Shanzhai phenomenon, there is a strong globally specialized and collaborated network enabling the down‐stream Chinese small‐ and medium‐sized mobile phone companies to very quickly respond to customers' demands or lead the demands. This new type of alternative innovation system is transforming unaffordable luxury goods into affordable for normal consumers. Because of its mass volume and involvement, however, government policies to harness the energy and development direction become essential.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is just a very early stage of preliminary observation. From the methodology perspective, it provides background information about Shanzhai phenomenon and an in‐depth case study about a Shanzhai project. Comprehensive understandings of the Shanzhai phenomenon in terms of its behaviours, systems constructs and patterns, trajectories in the future and implications for policies will be achieved only at a much later date.Practical implicationsShanZhai manufacturing might be one possible alternative innovative paradigm in some sectors of China.Originality/valueThis is the first academic research paper to offer relatively comprehensive and systematic observations about the emerging ShanZhai manufacturing system in the largest developing country.
National technology roadmapping of China: practices and implications
Authors: Li Zhenxing , Chen Jiayu 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the first National Technology Roadmap (NTRM) of China, compiled by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 2007, in accordance with the analytical framework of “national needs‐strategic tasks‐key technologies‐development priorities,” and to comment upon its progress.Design/methodology/approachThe technology foresight in 2003‐2006 was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology. Based on two large rounds of Delphi investigations involving 1,400 experts and a SWOT analysis of every candidate technology, the key technologies were selected and the characteristics of them acquired. A large number of panels were organized to discuss and affirm the national needs and strategic tasks, so the logic relationships among the key items of NTRM could be clarified.FindingsFive national needs, 30 strategic tasks, and 90 key technologies were promoted, and their relationships constructed. The characteristics of all the 90 technologies, including their R&D basis, gap between their level and the levels of advanced countries, and the possible time needed to realize these technologies were evaluated. The NTRM of China was successfully formulated.Research limitations/implicationsOnly nine technology fields were considered in the Delphi investigations, because of the limited study conditions. This might become the limitation to the application of this NTRM. In further study, more technology fields should be involved and all the processes finished as soon as possible.Social implicationsThe results of the NTRM were partly adopted by the 11th science and technology plan of China. Through the progress of NTRM, agreements concerning the key technologies and their development roadmaps were made. Both the NTRM and its compiling process provide important reference points for scientific and technological managers, scientists, and entrepreneurs, because they will help to make better decisions and contribute greatly to the research and development of the technologies.Originality/valueThis is the first attempt in China to make a NTRM. Results from the large‐scale Delphi investigations were taken as the basis for the roadmapping. The model of “national needs‐strategic tasks‐key technologies‐development priorities” was promoted and the technology roadmapping at a national level was conducted successfully.
Catching‐up through staged development and innovation
Authors: Fan Peilei 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a conceptual framework of staged development that examines strategies of domestic companies, government policies, and impacts of foreign multinational companies (MNCs) at different periods of catch‐up of latecomers.Design/methodology/approachA multi‐case approach is employed to examine four domestic telecom‐equipment companies that have significant impact on China's telecom‐equipment industry. They are: Huawei Technology Corporation (Huawei), Shenzhen Zhongxin Technology Corporation (ZTE), Datang Telecom Technology Corporation, Ltd (Datang), and Great Dragon Information Technology (GDT).FindingsThis paper identifies four distinct stages of the catching‐up process, featuring different institutional environment, government involvement, and the ensuing actions of foreign MNCs and domestic companies. During the initial stage, China's government decision of directly leapfrogging to the most advanced switch equipment had a profound impact, because it led to both heavy reliance on foreign MNCs and the pursuance of switch research and development (R&D) by domestic research institutes and new technology companies. The dominance of foreign MNCs is challenged during the growth stage, because several domestic companies ascended and gained the capability to produce large‐scale, stored program controls and the government directly leveraged support in R&D, marketing, and finance. Although many uncompetitive domestic companies failed during the filtration stage, the management training received from foreign MNCs and newly available financing options provided necessary resources for some domestic companies to survive and expand. Domestic leaders globalized their marketing, production, and R&D functions and to become MNCs themselves in the globalization stage, thus finalizing the catching‐up.Social implicationsThe Chinese experiences shed light on late‐industrialization for other developing economies by suggesting that to catch‐up in high‐tech industries, government can become involved strategically to form a competitive and efficient market environment for innovation.Originality/valueThe paper proposes a new conceptual framework to analyze catching‐up of domestic companies as latecomers. This framework can be used to study catching‐up in other sectors in late‐industrializing countries.
Introduction to management controls and new organisational forms
Authors: Tsamenyi Mathew , Cullen John 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThis paper sets out to introduce the special issue on management controls and new organisational forms. It summarises and reflects on themes and findings raised in the papers in the issue.Design/methodology/approachThe findings reported in the paper are based on desk research and review of the papers contained in the issue.FindingsThe paper finds that management control systems can perform various coordinating and governance roles in managing new organisational forms. However, management control systems designers must be aware of the complexities of these new organisational arrangements.Originality/valueThe paper is a summary of studies exploring the roles of management controls in new organisational forms. The issues addressed in these studies are important in furthering our understanding of the changing roles of management control systems.
An exploration of the use of interfirm cooperation and the financial manager's governance roles
Authors: Ding Rong , Dekker Henri C. , Groot Tom L.C.M. 
Published: March 2010

PurposeThe purposes of this paper are to provide first a detailed description of the use of interfirm cooperation by a large sample of Dutch firms of different sizes and from different industries, and second, to examine the governance role of financial managers in the management of cooperative arrangements.Design/methodology/approachResearch questions are developed based on a review of previous literature and data were collected using a questionnaire administered to a large sample of Dutch firms.FindingsThe paper finds that the sample firms are generally well engaged in various types of interfirm cooperation, in particular in outsourcing arrangements and joint ventures. In addition, larger firms are on average involved in more types of cooperation than smaller firms are, and different cooperative activities and forms are frequently used in combination. On average, financial managers report to be actively involved in the management of interfirm cooperation, which ranges from monitoring yearly results, providing advice, supervising performance, to managing daily operations of the cooperation. In this management role, they mostly use frequent detailed financial and non‐financial performance information, which often not only relates to their own firm, but also to the partner firm.Practical implicationsThis research provides evidence of the extensive use of interfirm cooperation in practice and identifies an important governance role of financial managers in the management of interfirm cooperation. An analysis of differences in this role across different types of cooperation and functional levels of financial managers is provided.Originality/valueThe findings provide new insights into firms' use of a broad range of interfirm cooperative activities and into the governance role financial managers in these activities. Consistent with prior studies that document an increasing propensity of firms to engage in cooperative arrangements, the results support that interfirm cooperation constitutes an important area for research in accounting. This paper provides several suggestions for future research aimed at improving researchers' and practitioners' understanding of the management of interfirm cooperation.