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Knowledge Creation Perspective on Technological Capability Accumulation of a High-tech SMEs : Comparative Case Study and Strategic Implications (중소기업(中小企業)의 선도(先導) 기술능력(技術能力) 축적과정(蓄積過程)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究) -LCD 제조(製造) 장비업체(裝備業體)를 중심(中心)으로-)

  • Lee, Pan-Gook;Chung, Dae-Yong
    • 한국벤처창업학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2009.08a
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    • pp.67-88
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    • 2009
  • A firm's competitive capabilities become greater when the firm has a specific knowledge. There are many studies have been examined how to accumulate the firm specific knowledge and to get the competitive capability on the various perspectives. This study suggest that the conceptual framework on the absorptive capability through reviews on the knowledge management theory. And it also suggests that the proposition about the technological capability building process through the in depth case study on a small and medium sized company in a LCD industry. This study found the following major characteristics about the absorptive capability building and knowledge creating process. First, it is required to building an absorptive capability rapidly that the harmony of local capabilities, integrative capabilities, and intensity of effort. And the most important factor is the intensity of effort in a small and medium sized firm with a weak knowledge base. Second, it is required to develop an innovative new product that the utilization of expeditious learning mechanism based on the exploration and exploitation process. Finally, complementary assets are needed to proactive exploration and exploitation. Based on the findings, the theoretical and managerial implications are derives and the further research directions are proposed.

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Association of Lifestyle and Stress on Hypertension Among Temporary Employee, Working in Small and Medium Sized Construction Company (일부 중소형 건설업 임시직 근로자의 고혈압 유병실태와 생활습관 및 스트레스와의 관련성)

  • Kim, Soo-Yeon
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.20 no.7
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    • pp.363-371
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    • 2019
  • The purpose of this research is to provide data for the relations between lifestyle, stress and hypertension in a group of construction Temporary employee. The methods taken in this study was to survey the general characteristics and stress in the group, and figure out the relations between lifestyle and hypertension. This study targeted at 301 Temporary employee. in Young-dong for six months (2014~2015). Data analysis used errors and percentages, chi-square tests, one-way ANOVA analysis, independent sample t-test, chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression. The study shows that no relations between age and hypertension, but according to job characteristics, aggravate lifestyle just like smoking(P=0.049), eating habit(P=0.012), physical(p=0.022) & psychological(p=0.011) state there is an effect on hypertension. Based on the results of this study, it is found that temporary workers in small and medium-sized construction companies with high work-related disaster rates need to improve their living habits and physical psychological conditions and manage high blood pressure, as well as research and management of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and dyslipidemia.

Impact of SME's Open Innovation and Organization Capabilities on Corporate Performance (중소기업의 개방형 혁신 역량과 조직 역량이 기업 성과에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Sang-Jik;Park, Kyung-Hi
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.19 no.11
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    • pp.235-246
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    • 2021
  • This study analyzed the effects of SMEs' open innovation capabilities and organization capabilities to lead these innovations on corporate performance. For this purpose, an empirical analysis was conducted targeting 250 small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) employee. The empirical study results are as follows. Absorptive capability, relational capability, CEO's innovativeness, employee's innovativeness, and decision-making openness had a significant positive (+) effect on the non-financial performance of SMEs. It was analyzed that multiplicative capability did not significantly affect non-financial performance. On the other hand, absorptive capability, relational capability, CEO's innovativeness, and decision-making openness had a significant positive (+) effect on the financial performance of SMEs. It was analyzed that multiplicative capability and employee's innovativeness did not significantly affect financial performance. Decision-making openness and absorptive capability were analyzed as factors that have an most important influence on a company's financial and non-financial performance. Based on these research results, academic and practical implications were presented.

Development of Content for Gender-Sensitive Work-Life Balance Organizational Culture Education : Focusing on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Jeonnam Area (성인지적 일·생활균형 조직문화 교육 콘텐츠 개발 : 전남지역의 중소기업을 중심으로)

  • Lee, Yu Ri
    • Journal of Family Resource Management and Policy Review
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.49-62
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    • 2023
  • In order to create an organizational culture that prevents women's career breaks and promotes economic activities, this study aimed at developing educational content for workplace culture improvement for both male and female workers working at small and medium-sized enterprises in Jeollanam-do. The core content composition and content design specifically consider the characteristics of Jeollanam-do based on an advisory meeting of the field experts and researchers to ensure the on-site utilization of the content and the validity and consistency of the teaching content. The educational content is divided into three areas: understanding, effectiveness, and the implementation of a gender-sensitive work-life balance organizational culture. The aim of the content is for all employees to understand the meaning of work-life balance and to improve the organizational culture of their company from the perspective of individuals, families, companies, and society. In particular, the intention was to personally identify and implement measures to improve a gender-equal work-life balance, not only at work, but also with regard to domestic labor and leisure time. Furthermore, the content is presented from a gender-sensitive perspective that encompasses diversity, systems, and programs targeting women, men, single people, married people, young people, the elderly, and people with disabilities - all these groups are explained as examples. The content emphasizes that we should all actively participate in improving the organizational culture of our companies. In addition, the Women's New Work Center should seek ways to increase the motivation for the voluntary participation by companies and strengthen the expertise of instructors in work-life balance education.

An Empirical Study on the Effect of e-Commerce Guarantee Provided in Connection with e-Marketplace on the Management Performance of SMEs (e-Marketplace와 연계되어 제공되는 전자상거래 보증이 중소기업의 경영성과에 미치는 영향에 관한 실증연구)

  • Myung Soo Kang;Chang Hee Han
    • Information Systems Review
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.139-155
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    • 2019
  • Recently, the domestic e-commerce market has achieved remarkable growth through the spread of e-commerce throughout the industry. Nevertheless, the ratio of e-commerce use by our small and medium-sized enterprises has turned out to be very low. The reason for this low participation rate of SMEs in B2B e-commerce market is due to various reasons, but also the lack of empirical performance measurement and evaluation considering the characteristics of B2B e-commerce market in which SMEs participate. Therefore, this study was intended to analyze the effectiveness of B2B e-commerce use of B2B e-commerce to companies that are provided in conjunction with e-Marketplace by public credit guarantee agencies with experience in use. To this end, 14 items related to finance derived through prior research were used to conduct management performance analysis and hypothesis verification from a financial perspective. The implications of this study are expected to be that an empirical performance analysis from the financial perspective of a B2B e-commerce guarantee Utilized company can be used as a basis for policymaking for the activation of the B2B e-commerce guarantee in the future, thus contributing to the establishment of a stable business environment by supporting the expansion of e-commerce by small and medium-sized businesses.

Research on the R&D Support Plan for Disabled Enterprise (장애인기업의 연구개발 지원 방안 연구)

  • Yun, Choon-Sik;Ko, Eun-Yung;Choe, Yoowha
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.317-325
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the current status and R&D activities of disabled enterprise, and to find ways to support R&D. Through this study, the company's demand for R&D and the characteristics of companies with active R&D activities were derived, and the research and development support plan was proposed by integrating them. As a result of comparing the location quotient (LQ) of small and medium-sized businesses and disabled enterprise by industry, the number of workers with disabilities showed great specialization by business type. R&D was active in companies with sales of over 2 billion won in four industries including manufacturing. As a result of the research, R&D support for disabled enterprise needs to be supported by categorizing them into field-hardened technology-oriented and innovative technology-oriented, depending on the type of business and the size of the company.

A Study on SMEs Online Export Performance using e-Trade Company's Service in Korea (중소기업의 무역단계별 e-무역상사 서비스 이용정도가 온라인 수출성과에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구 - 추가분석 : 조직특성의 조절효과 -)

  • Shim, Sang-Ryul;Moon, Hee-Cheol;Lim, Seong-Beom;Xing, Jing
    • Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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    • 2008.05a
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    • pp.409-418
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    • 2008
  • This study analyzed the effect of degree of using online trade process services provided by e-Trade companies on the degree of user satisfaction and the online export performance in Korean small and medium-sized exporting firms(SMEs). According to the empirical survey results based on 130 sample firms, there were positive relationship among the frequency of using e-Trade companys' service, the degree of user satisfaction and the online export performance. Furthermore, the results of the moderated regression analysis showed that there were significant moderation effect of the organizational characteristics on the relationships between the degree of user satisfaction and the SMEs' online export performances. This study provides several useful implications to Korean SMEs and e-Trade companies and government policy makers.

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The Analysis of Correlation between Management Performance and Governmental Support Policy for SMB (정부의 중소기업 지원정책과 기업성과의 상관성 분석)

  • Oh, Sang-Young;Hong, Hyun-Gi;Chun, Je-Ran
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.10 no.7
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    • pp.1696-1701
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    • 2009
  • In this paper we analyzed the management performance as the result of the korean government's support policy for the small and medium sized business (SMB). The governmental support policy was carried out for the companies classified in 3 criterion. The first is the upbringing of dynamic SMB group, which are driven by creativity and innovation. The second is the enforcement of technology-innovation and cooperation for SMB. The last is the establishment of the growth basis for SMB like funds, human resources and distribution channels. After categorization of above 3 classes, the affect of support policy on the management performance is analyzed, in terms of 3 aspects, management performance, technical performance and policy satisfaction. This study shows that the governmental support policy has the remarkable effects on the financial support sector of SMB. The 5 major sectors, 1) the upbinging of venture-innobiz innovation company, 2) rearing funds of knowledge-based service company, 3) R&D support, 4) support of management stability fund, 5) expansion of distribution channel to the public sector, are designed from 24 variables. The 3 sectors of these 5 are have the main influences from governmental support policy.

[Retracted]Empirical Analysis on the Impact of the Corporate Research Institute on Corporate Performance ([논문철회]기업부설연구소가 기업성과에 미치는 영향에 대한 실증 분석)

  • Seong, Byung Ho;Kim, Tae Sung
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.203-219
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    • 2020
  • This study attempts to empirically analyzes whether the establishment of a company-affiliated research institute affects corporate performance and innovation-oriented enterprises, and suggests implications for policy establishment. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze if the establishment of an affiliated research institute and internal competency variables affect innovation and innovative performance-type companies. As a result, the establishment of an affiliated research institute was found to have a positive effect on the probability of belonging to an innovation-oriented company group, and it was found that it had a significant effect on business performance. In particular, there was significant effect on the production capability among internal competencies and the inclusion of innovative business groups is analyzed to have a mediating effect. Based on the research, the policy directions for encouraging the establishment of an affiliated research institute of small and medium-sized enterprises and revitalizing the research institute were suggested, and limitations and future research directions were suggested.

A Study on the Development and Effectiveness of ISO13485:2016 Education Programs for Domestic Medical Device Manufacturers (국내 의료기기 제조업체의 ISO13485:2016 교육 프로그램 개발 및 교육 효과 연구)

  • Lee, Seul-Bi;Kang, Giho;Jang, Wonseuk;Kwon, Byeong-Ju
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.50 no.3
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    • pp.503-515
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: As ISO 13485 was revised in 2016, the domestic GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) system was also revised and implemented in 2019. However, there are many problems in the domestic medical device industry because most of the small and medium-sized enterprises lack human and material resources. Accordingly, this study was conducted to provide education programs for domestic medical device companies to induce information provision and improve the company's quality management ability. Methods: First, analyze existing education. Second, based on the revised GMP system, a survey paper was produced to investigate difficulties and problems experienced by companies. Third, a two-week survey was conducted on domestic medical device manufacturers, and a total of 77 companies responded to this survey. Fourth, educational program development was conducted based on the results of the survey. Results and Conclusion: The developed education program consists of a total of five sessions. In this study, the educational program developed by grasping the needs of the company through a survey consists of a total of five sessions. The first session consisted of theoretical education and the second to fifth sessions of practical education. Through the education program developed in this study, it is expected to contribute to the overall development of medical device quality by establishing a domestic medical device manufacturing environment that secures the safety and performance of domestic medical device companies.