The difference between exporter and non-exporter knowledge-based firms: the case of Iranian firms in the chemical industry

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Review of International Business and Strategy Pub Date : 2022-12-13 DOI:10.1108/ribs-03-2022-0034

Mitra Samadi, Seyed Reza Mirnezami, Mohammad Sadegh Khayyatian, Mohammad Torabi Khargh

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Abstract

Purpose This study aims to compare the level of organizational capabilities of the exporter and non-exporter Iranian knowledge-based firms in the sector of chemical technology. Design/methodology/approach By combining 18 different indicators, a framework is designed to demonstrate organizational capabilities. The technological, manufacturing, R&D, marketing, organizing and financial capabilities of 732 Iranian knowledge-based firms in the sector of chemical technology (90 exporters and 642 non-exporter firms) are identified between 2015 and 2020. The analysis is based on the Chi-square test and logistic and probit regression. Findings The results indicate that technological capability, unlike the other five capabilities, is higher in non-exporter firms, and the level of marketing capability is greater in exporter firms, with the highest difference between the two groups. Originality/value The research suggests that knowledge-based firms should be evaluated based on export history; there should be some specialized export facilitating packages for both exporter and non-exporter firms; and some baskets from products with related and specialized fields of application should be formed to facilitate international marketing. The results can be a basis for managers and policymakers to improve the firm’s capabilities and competitiveness at the international level.

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出口型和非出口型知识型企业的区别:以伊朗化工企业为例

目的本研究旨在比较出口和非出口伊朗知识型企业在化学技术领域的组织能力水平。设计/方法/方法通过结合18个不同的指标，设计了一个框架来展示组织能力。2015年至2020年间，确定了732家伊朗化学技术领域知识型公司（90家出口商和642家非出口商）的技术、制造、研发、营销、组织和财务能力。分析基于卡方检验和逻辑和概率回归。结果表明，与其他五种能力不同，非出口企业的技术能力更高，出口企业的营销能力水平更高，两组之间的差异最大。原创性/价值研究表明，应根据出口历史对知识型企业进行评估；应该为出口商和非出口商公司提供一些专门的出口便利包；应该从具有相关和专业应用领域的产品中形成一些篮子，以促进国际营销。研究结果可以作为管理者和决策者提高公司在国际层面的能力和竞争力的基础。

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期刊介绍： Review of International Business and Strategy is keen to present contemporary and innovative research that proposes new perspectives or challenges existing theories, and that advances the understanding of issues related to international business and global strategy. Themes covered by the journal include (but are not limited to): Internationalization of firms and international entrepreneurship Effects of international environment (political, social, economic and institutional) on international business activities and firm strategies Knowledge transfer strategies and innovation in MNEs Location strategies in international business activities.