Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100589
The advent of the digital era has transformed the way businesses create, compete, and maintain their existence, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. To maintain resilience in the ever-changing business landscapes of today, especially in emerging economies, businesses utilize dynamic information technology capabilities (DITC) to cultivate organizational capacities that foster innovation. This article argues that Dynamic Information Technological Capabilities (DITC) allows companies to develop flexible and adaptive skills to foster innovation. The results from 684 Brazilian businesses showed that implementing DITC improved their ability to come up with both new ideas and ways to use existing ones. This was possible because DITC improved the firms' dynamic and improvisational skills. The post hoc analysis of FIMIX PLS and PLS-POS reveals that DITC plays a greater role in fostering innovation through dynamic capabilities (DCs) rather than improvisational capabilities. The research on unobserved heterogeneity showed that a high level of DITC hasBig and strong effects on developing dynamic and improvisational skills for coming up with new ambidexterity ideas. The results indicated that companies should integrate the potential of digital technology and information to establish organizational capacities that can effectively compete within developing economies.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100611
Empirical studies based on detailed, theory-based analyses are essential for a deep understanding of technology adoption. This study provides an overview of blockchain applications in logistics management, employing a comprehensive theoretical framework. Blockchain is considered a critical digital infrastructure for logistics operations due to its distinctive characteristics, including decentralization, transparency, immutability, real-time information sharing, reliability, and end-to-end visibility. These characteristics address many contemporary logistics challenges. The study introduces a research model that integrates the fit-viability model (FVM) and task technology fit theory (TTF), demonstrating blockchain's suitability for enhancing logistics operational functions and sustainability performance. To validate the model, data were collected from logistics managers of 576 companies and analyzed using partial least squares (PLS) regression. This research offers valuable insights for managers, policymakers, and decision-makers on practical challenges and potential solutions in logistics through the application of blockchain. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that the implementation of blockchain can improve the alignment, resilience, transparency, integration, and sustainability of logistics tasks.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100587
Entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) are a growing focus for policymakers and academics seeking to foster innovation and economic growth. While existing literature has analysed various aspects of EEs, limited research has examined how public policies can contribute to their development. Through a single-case study, this study addresses this gap by analysing the role of a regional government in overcoming the challenges of building an EE. We explore the creation and development of the Biscay Startup Bay (BSB) EE in Bilbao City (Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain). We describe the unique framework that they crafted and implemented, highlighting the key attributes that generate value for all stakeholders. This single-case study of the BSB EE in Spain offers valuable insights for policymakers seeking to design and implement successful Open Innovation-driven approaches to creating and developing regional EEs.
对于寻求促进创新和经济增长的政策制定者和学者来说，创业生态系统（EEs）日益成为关注的焦点。虽然现有文献分析了 EE 的各个方面，但对公共政策如何促进 EE 发展的研究却很有限。本研究通过一项单一案例研究，分析了一个地区政府在克服建设环境企业的挑战中所扮演的角色，从而弥补了这一空白。我们探讨了毕尔巴鄂市（西班牙巴斯克地区比斯开亚）比斯开创业湾（BSB）创业企业的创建和发展。我们描述了他们精心设计和实施的独特框架，强调了为所有利益相关者创造价值的关键属性。这项关于西班牙毕尔巴鄂创业园区的单一案例研究为决策者设计和实施成功的开放式创新驱动方法以创建和发展地区创业园区提供了宝贵的见解。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100580
This study aims to unify the fragmented knowledge on human resource (HR) well-being in innovative start-ups, a critical factor in their success. Through a systematic literature review, we analysed 42 peer-reviewed articles using MySLR software to identify key themes and dimensions in this area. Our findings suggest that HR well-being in start-ups can be understood as a higher-order construct, encompassing three main dimensions: job satisfaction, psychological well-being, and work-life balance, including gender-related considerations. The study's implications are significant for academics and practitioners; as such, the proposed framework serves as a reference model for future research and a practical guide for start-up managers to improve employee well-being. The originality of this study lies in its comprehensive approach to synthesising existing research on HR well-being in start-ups, providing a unified framework that clarifies previously unclear and fragmented findings in the literature.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100571
This study focuses on the structure of self-learning as a multidimensional construct, through competences such as autonomy and study planning of undergraduate students, over the last three years. The objective of this study, framed by Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), aims to gain insights into the acceptance of self-learning in online educational models within a post-pandemic, university context. More specifically and innovatively, this study sets out to explore gender differences in self-learning adoption, as previous studies have observed various findings.
Action variables and motivation play crucial roles in self-learning. Davis's original TAM model (1989) put forward five key variables, all of which are dealt with both theoretically and practically in this study. Additionally, this study puts forward several hypotheses based on the TAM model, addressing perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, user satisfaction and intention to use in the context of online learning.
From a practical perspective, a multi-group analysis is carried out that has been applied to a sample made up of 313 male and female Spanish university students from different areas of knowledge. Questionnaires were conducted with all participants and statistics calculated; the results make it possible to affirm that the different dimensions of the self-learning structure are interrelated, and significant differences between men and women are observed in the adoption of the model.
The study concludes that online education fosters a positive attitude toward self-learning in female students, unlike what happens with male students. While the sample size might be considered a limitation of the study, the study nonetheless observes that female students appear to be more inclined to develop a sense of self-learning. In contrast, male students—though consumers of self-learning– do not generate the same attitude. Therefore, the conclusion can be drawn that online teaching is a way to promote self-learning in women, which may inform universities when designing programs promoting student autonomy with new technologies.
本研究的重点是过去三年中，通过本科生的自主性和学习规划等能力，将自学作为一种多维结构进行研究。本研究以技术接受模型（TAM）为框架，旨在深入了解后流行时代大学背景下在线教育模式中自学的接受程度。更具体和创新的是，本研究旨在探索自学采用中的性别差异，因为以往的研究已经观察到了不同的结果。戴维斯（Davis）最初的 TAM 模型（1989 年）提出了五个关键变量，本研究从理论和实践两方面探讨了所有这些变量。此外，本研究还根据 TAM 模型提出了若干假设，涉及在线学习中的感知易用性、感知有用性、态度、用户满意度和使用意向。研究对所有参与者进行了问卷调查，并计算了统计数据；结果表明，自学结构的不同维度是相互关联的，男女生在采用该模式方面存在显著差异。研究得出结论，与男生不同，在线教育促进了女生对自学的积极态度。虽然样本数量可能被认为是研究的一个局限，但研究仍然发现，女生似乎更倾向于培养自学意识。相比之下，男生虽然是自学的消费者，但并没有产生同样的态度。因此，可以得出这样的结论：在线教学是促进女性自学的一种方式，这可以为大学在设计利用新技术促进学生自主性的项目时提供参考。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100586
In the context of Industry 4.0, advancements in computer technology and the digital revolution have profoundly impacted global economic growth. As digitalization assumes an increasingly critical role, this study innovatively integrates digital capital as a fundamental input, alongside labor and traditional capital, into non-parametric production technologies to evaluate the Luenberger-Hicks-Moorsteen total factor productivity(TFP) indicator. This approach provides a novel perspective on productivity growth in China during the digitalization era. Furthermore, a new input-based decomposition of the productivity indicator is proposed to identify the driving forces behind China's rapid economic expansion. The factors influencing productivity change and its decomposition components are further analyzed. Utilizing panel data from 30 provinces in China covering the period from 2012 to 2021, the findings reveal that overall productivity growth in China increased by 2.73 % during the sample period, with contributions of 64.97 % from labor and 35.01 % from digital capital. Conversely, the contribution rate of non-digital capital to TFP growth was -0.02 %. This suggests that China's economic growth is primarily driven by labor, followed by digital capital, while the influence of traditional capital is diminishing. Furthermore, the regression results underscore the significant contribution of digital economy development to TFP growth.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100585
Today's world is dealing with various challenges such as global warming, overpopulation, resource allocation, uneven economic development and many others. Most of these issues are not novel; however, since the number of global populations living in urban areas is expected to increase, these problems will become more and more difficult to manage. Some of these challenges and issues refer to fast urbanization, old infrastructure or the difficulty of properly managing new technologies in cities. Smart city initiatives are frequently viewed as solutions to these challenges, but the reliance on technology alone may be misleading. Despite the widespread adoption of advanced technologies in urban areas to overcome several problems, there is a lack of research on their impact on residents' overall well-being and happiness. Our paper addresses this gap by critically evaluating existing technology acceptance models, which have primarily focused mostly on usage intention and use behaviour, to identify their limitations in addressing the complex effects of technology on well-being. The aim was therefore to explore the extent to which technology can contribute to increased happiness in smart cities and how existing research streams address this relationship. To achieve our aim, we employ a mixed-methods approach, namely integrating the IMD Smart City Index and Happy City Index to explore the connection between “smartness” and “happiness” a scoping review and bibliographic analysis of over 5000 papers on technology adoption, complemented with an empirical survey of 193 millennials on their attitudes towards smart technology and well-being.
Through an extensive literature review, this paper highlights the overlooked research on smart city to improve well-being by proposing that future research should focus on expanding technology acceptance frameworks that should include measures for happiness and well-being. Our findings highlight the importance for continued research into the impact of technology on well-being and the necessity for a holistic approach that merges technological advancements and well-being in smart city development. This study emphasizes the need for future research to expand technology acceptance frameworks to include measures for happiness and well-being, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the role of technology in enhancing urban life.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100602
This article investigates the critical role of Digital Literacy (DL) in shaping the adoption and use of ChatGPT. As advanced AI tools rapidly integrate into daily life, it is essential for both policymakers and technology developers to understand the factors driving their mainstream adoption. DL was quantified using the Internet Skills Scale (ISS) tool, applied on a scale of 0 to 10 across six areas of ChatGPT application: general use, testing possibilities, entertainment, fulfilling work and school tasks, obtaining new knowledge, and companionship during moments of solitude. The study employs non-parametric difference tests, relational analyses, and binomial logistic regression models, analysing data from a statistically representative sample (N = 1,025) of the Czech population. The findings reveal significant relationships between DL and five of the six areas. Higher DL levels correlate with using ChatGPT for testing, entertainment, and acquiring new knowledge. Conversely, lower DL levels are linked to using ChatGPT as a companion during moments of solitude. Notably, no significant relationship was found between DL and using ChatGPT for work or educational purposes. These results suggest that as DL improves, the use of AI tools like ChatGPT will diversify across different contexts. The study highlights the need for targeted DL programs to enhance AI adoption, reduce digital inequalities, and ensure that advanced technologies are accessible to all population segments.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100593
The optimization of sustainable smart cities is an essential endeavor in modern urban development, aiming to enhance the quality of life for citizens while minimizing environmental impacts. Big data plays a critical role in achieving these goals by enabling the collection, analysis, and utilization of vast amounts of information to make informed decisions. However, implementing big data in smart cities faces significant barriers, including data-sharing challenges, technical limitations, and organizational non-cooperation. Addressing these barriers is crucial for the successful deployment of smart city initiatives. We propose a novel approach to tackle these challenges using the Improved Zero-Sum Grey Game (IZSGG) theory and the Grey Best-Worst Method (G-BWM). This method comprehensively analyzes the risks and uncertainties associated with big data implementation in smart cities. By modeling the interactions between different stakeholders and their competing interests, IZSGG theory provides a framework to identify optimal strategies for data management. The G-BWM further refines these strategies by evaluating and prioritizing the various factors influencing big data utilization. Our findings reveal that the worst-case scenario for a smart city involves the simultaneous occurrence of several risks, all of which have positive values, indicating their potential to significantly disrupt smart city operations. The specific risks identified include: the sharing of data and information, the collection and recording of data, technical limitations and challenges associated with technology, the non-cooperation of organizations, and issues related to the interpretation of complex information. The technical barrier is the most significant with a weight of , indicating its critical role compared to other barriers. Within this category, the sub-barrier of technical and technological constraints is particularly critical, with a weight of 0.39267375.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-26DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2024.100574
This study examines whether auditors are innovating in their audit reports by incorporating material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues from companies' sustainability reports into the Key Audit Matters (KAMs) section. Additionally, it assesses whether ESG performance influences this inclusion. Content analysis was conducted on the materiality matrices of sustainability reports and KAMs disclosures for 20 Colombian companies listed on the COLCAP index during the period 2019–2021. Using logistic regression analysis, we examined relationships between ESG scores and KAMs disclosure of material ESG issues. The results obtained show that auditors strongly emphasise governance but tend to overlook social and environmental issues within their KAMs. Furthermore, higher governance scores increase the likelihood of ESG consideration in the KAMs, while lower profitability and leverage also lead to greater ESG inclusion in the KAMs. This pioneering study offers an initial analysis of whether material ESG issues arising from sustainability reports also appear in KAMs disclosures, thus addressing a significant literature gap. The study findings suggest that auditors need appropriate guidance and enhanced competencies to perform holistic ESG risk evaluation, as the acceptance of integrated sustainability reporting is gaining momentum globally.
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