Tradition, innovation and relationships
Emergent profiles from agro-food Italian industry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21296501 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Antonietta Cosentino (0000-0001-7761-3188, Sapienza University of Rome), Paola Paoloni (0000-0002-0488-8700, Sapienza University of Rome), Barbara Iannone (0000-0003-0774-7724, University of Chieti-Pescara), Valerio Temperini (0000-0001-9238-8898, Marche Polytechnic University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 123 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 279-299 |
| Publication date | 2020-12-24 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-04-2020-0306 |
| OpenAlex | W3046120011 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 68 |
Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the link between innovation technology (IT), relationships which affect the relational capital (RC), and intangible value for the environment, focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of agro-food sector (AFS) in which these topics are prominent. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a qualitative research methodology, based on a multiple case study. The empirical data were obtained from interviews designed to reveal the determinants of the Paoloni's CAOS model (characteristics, ambience, organization, start-up) useful to analyze the relational capital from the firm's perspective. The content analysis shows the most important factors influence the relationships of the companies analyzed. Findings The empirical analysis highlights the strong link between tradition and innovation in the AFS and its positive effects on corporate sustainability and company relationships as well as in enhancing knowledge. The introduction of ITs and the positive effects it produces in terms of efficiency, product quality, environmental sustainability and new communication channels is an important factor that influences business's relationships. Originality/value This paper contributes to the RC literature by stressing how ITs improve not only the executive process and performance of SMEs, but also the intangible resources of the territory. Accordingly, it provides both triggers for future research in the AFS, as well as suggestions to SMEs decision-makers to enhance their competitiveness. Furthermore, the paper offers insights to push policy makers in adopting policies that favor ITs investments in the AFS
Agriculture · Business · Empirical research · Food sector · Industrial organization · Intellectual capital · Knowledge management · Originality · Product (mathematics) · Qualitative research · Quality (philosophy) · Relational capital · Sociology · Sustainability · Value (mathematics) · Computer Science · Family Business Performance and Succession · Innovation and Knowledge Management · Intellectual Capital and Performance Analysis · Marketing
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |