Learning orientation, firm innovation capability, and firm performance

The impact of trust on innovativeness and supply chain performance

Three decades ago measures of interpersonal attraction and homophily were introduced to the field. A substantial number of research studies have been reported that employed one or more of these measures. This research was examined to evaluate their reliability and validity. It is concluded that all of these measures are reasonably reliable and valid. However, since the reliabilities have been highly variable, it was determined that improved measures should be used in the future. Second generation, revised and improved, versions of these measures are reported and recommended for future research.

Analysis and Improvement of the Measurement of Interpersonal Attraction and Homophily

The paper investigates the effects of relationship orientation in the logistics service provider–client interaction. A conceptual model is developed and six research hypotheses are empirically analysed using structural equation modelling. The results indicate that relationship orientation has a positive influence on key organisational capabilities, like organisational learning and innovation, promoting an improvement in supply chain effectiveness and performance. Theoretical, managerial and research implications are discussed.

Logistics service provider–client relationships

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine empirically the antecedents and consequences of innovativeness or innovation capability of logistics service providers (LSPs). In particular relationship orientation is examined as an antecedent to innovativeness that will in turn lead to higher levels of logistics service quality and firm performance. The outcomes aim at contributing towards understanding the main drivers of innovativeness and the outcomes of developing the capability to innovate.Design/methodology/approach – Data to empirically analyze the four research hypotheses on the relationships between relationship orientation, innovativeness, logistics service quality and firm performance are collected via a survey of a random sample of LSPs in Hong Kong and analyzed using structural equation modelling via LISREL 8.52. The LISREL diagnostics indicated good fit of the measurement and structural models, providing supporting evidence to the hypothesized causal relationships.Findings – The empirical ...

Enhancing innovation capability through relationship management and implications for performance

This paper presents the results of the development of a self-report measure of perceived organizational innovativeness (PORGI). The 25-item instrument was found to have excellent reliability, and c...

C. Ward Teigen

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The Development of a Measure of Perceived Organizational Innovativeness