Foresight capabilities and SME product/service adaptiveness: the moderating effect of industry dynamism

Richard Nyuur, Ružica Brečić, Pauline Sobiesuo

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    Abstract

    This study empirically examines the impact of 'first-order' foresight capabilities on small and medium enterprise (SME) product/service adaptiveness (PSA). It further tests the moderating effect of environment dynamism (IND) on the associations between these first-order foresight capabilities and SME PSA. The results of the study have endorsed that foresight capabilities, specifically, environmental scanning, developing network ties, analysing, industry dynamics, and planning and visioning all have high level of direct impact on SMEs ability to strategically adapt their products or services to the market and customer needs. However, the results find no support for the interaction effect of industry dynamics on these associations. These findings contribute to the foresight and capabilities literature. Research and practical implications are discussed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)145
    JournalInternational Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy
    Volume10
    Issue number2/3/4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2015

    Keywords

    • Croatia
    • environmental scanning
    • foresight capabilities
    • industry dynamism
    • network ties
    • planning
    • visioning
    • product-service adaptiveness
    • small and medium-sized enterprises
    • SMEs
    • strategic adaptation

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