The Difference Between Exporter And Non-Exporter Knowledge-Based Firms: The Case Of Iranian Firms In The Chemical Industry
میترا صمدی
سید رضا میرنظامیاندیشکده انرژی
ناشر : emerald publishing
سال نشر : 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to compare the level of organizational capabilities of the exporter and non-exporter Iranian knowledge-based firms in the sector of chemical technology.
Design/methodology/approach
By combining 18 different indicators, a framework is designed to demonstrate organizational capabilities. The technological, manufacturing, R&D, marketing, organizing and financial capabilities of 732 Iranian knowledge-based firms in the sector of chemical technology (90 exporters and 642 non-exporter firms) are identified between 2015 and 2020. The analysis is based on the Chi-square test and logistic and probit regression.
Findings
The results indicate that technological capability, unlike the other five capabilities, is higher in non-exporter firms, and the level of marketing capability is greater in exporter firms, with the highest difference between the two groups.
Originality/value
The research suggests that knowledge-based firms should be evaluated based on export history; there should be some specialized export facilitating packages for both exporter and non-exporter firms; and some baskets from products with related and specialized fields of application should be formed to facilitate international marketing. The results can be a basis for managers and policymakers to improve the firm’s capabilities and competitiveness at the international level.
Keywords
Iran, High-tech products, Capability assessment, Exporter firms, Knowledge-based firm, Non-exporter firms
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