Adoption of continuous processing technologies: its strategic importance in standardized industrial product-markets
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Process technology is the system utilized in manufacturing and is classified into continuous and discontinuous technologies. The former involves gradual changes in the manufacturing process, while the latter involves extreme changes. The effect of continuous, new processing technologies on firms producing standard industrial products was studied, using wood building products firms as representative samples. Results showed that the adoption of continuous, new processing technologies increased firms' market share and profitability. Furthermore, size, investment intensity and the degree of forward vertical integration did not affect a firm's level of technology adoption.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Research
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0148-2963
Year: 1992
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Factors affecting the characteristics of boards of directors: an empirical study of New Zealand initial public offering firms
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Characteristics of companies involved in initial public offerings, and their effect on characteristics of boards of directors are examined in detail in the context of New Zealand.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Research
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0148-2963
Year: 2000
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Firm characteristics influencing export propensity: an empirical investigation by industry type
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Research on manufacturing companies in the US midwest is examined in detail. Factors linked to a propensity for these firms to export are assessed.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Research
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0148-2963
Year: 2000
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