Abstract
Smaller technology-based firms are critical for many economies. This study investigates the determinants of performance in a sample of 110 firms from the information and communication technology industry in New Zealand. It is a single industry study, reflecting the industry specificity of resource-based capabilities. Partial least squares methods are used to investigate relationships between capabilities, strategy, and performance. A product-innovation strategy maximized performance, mediating innovation and human capital capabilities. Pursuing a market-expansion strategy ahead of one of product innovation led to inferior performance outcomes. Financial and organizational capabilities had direct positive effects on performance irrespective of strategy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 302-327 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Journal | Journal of Asia-Pacific Business |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Capabilities
- ICT industry
- New Zealand
- performance
- strategy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- Business, Management and Accounting(all)