Examinando por Autor "Alcalde Heras, Henar"

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    Boosting innovativeness in organic farming: the role of external relational capital
    (Emerald Publishing, 2024-01-02) Sáenz Martínez, Josune; Alcalde Heras, Henar; Aramburu Goya, Nekane; Buenechea Elberdin, Marta
    Purpose: Following the contextual approach to intellectual capital, this study analyzed the specific types of external relational capital that foster product/service, process and managerial innovativeness in organic farming as key drivers of sustainable food production. Design/methodology/approach: Survey data from 358 organically certified Spanish farmers were analyzed using structural equation modeling based on partial least squares. A total of three models, one for each type of innovativeness, were developed to analyze the impact of external relational capital. These models took into account four specific types of relational capital: vertical relationships, horizontal relationships, relationships with government institutions and relationships with knowledge-intensive institutions. Findings: Although relational capital and innovativeness are clearly underdeveloped, knowledge generated through and embedded in external relationships plays a substantial role in promoting innovativeness in organic farming. Moreover, depending on the type of innovation to be developed, the type of external relational capital that is relevant differs. Practical implications: This study's findings indicate that organic farmers prioritize process innovation over product/service and managerial innovation. For the latter categories, building relationships with customers, consumers and government institutions is key. Policymakers should encourage farmer-engaging socialization spaces that emphasize family farms and their knowledge contribution. Originality/value: Past studies have examined the overall degree of association between external relational capital and innovation, often overlooking the nuances of contextual factors. In contrast, this research delves into the unique contributions of knowledge sourced from various external relationships, focusing specifically on how these relationships influence different types of innovation within the specific context of organic farming.
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    Exploring coopetition and value-based networks in business models for sustainability: a case study of the specialty coffee industry in Colombia
    (John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2024-11) Rodríguez García, Angélica María; Alcalde Heras, Henar; Iñigo Alday, Edurne A.
    Drawing on coopetition-based and values-based business model networks, we explore competitors' coevolutionary interactions to drive sustainability. Using a specialty coffee industry case study in Colombia, we propose an analytical framework for collaboration, leveraging resources to transform neglected industry values. We apply the congruence analysis method to compare theoretical expectations with empirical findings, providing rigorous evidence. Our study reveals that developing values-based networks through coopetition allows collective problem resolution and offers new opportunities for value creation. This research contributes to coopetition and values-based network theories, emphasizing practical implications for sustainability-focused business models. By highlighting competitor collaboration intricacies, our study enhances our understanding of the dynamics of local markets.
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    How to evolve towards organizational ambidexterity: lessons from Basque small and medium enterprises in customer-based innovation contexts
    (Gobierno Vasco = Eusko Jaurlaritza, Departamento de Economía, Trabajo y Empleo = Ekonomia, Lan eta Enplegu Saila, 2024) Aragón Amonarriz, Cristina; Iturrioz Landart, Cristina; Alcalde Heras, Henar
    Customer-based innovation (CBI) contexts can facilitate the journey from exploitation to exploration in SMEs in order to evolve towards organizational ambidexterity. However, the transition towards ambidexterity is not an easy journey and managers deal with different tensions regarding the balance between explorative and exploitative processes. The paper presents an inductive research, based on the in-depth analysis of four Basque innovative SMEs that have been able to develop an organizational ambidexterity strategy in CBI contexts. In this attempt, first, we contribute to the theory identifying the specific risks associated with the transition towards ambidexterity in SMEs. Second, we provide a qualitative study to understand how exploitation transit through ambidexterity can be done successfully and finally, we propose some lessons to help SMEs in this transition period.
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    Technical knowledge acquisition modes and environmental sustainability in Spanish organic farms
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2024-07) Sáenz Martínez, Josune; Aramburu Goya, Nekane; Alcalde Heras, Henar; Buenechea Elberdin, Marta
    Understanding technical knowledge acquisition modes in organic farming (i.e., how organic farmers learn about the means and methods underpinning the practice of organic agriculture) and how such learning modes and subsequent knowledge affect environmental sustainability constitutes a necessary condition to develop a more sustainable type of agriculture. Using survey data from 358 organically certified Spanish farms, this paper analyzes the role of educational and research institutions, advisory organizations, and sectoral organizations when it comes to promoting different types of knowledge acquisition pathways among organic farmers, as well as the degree of effectiveness of such learning alternatives and the acquired technical knowledge vis-à-vis environmental sustainability. The results obtained show that sectoral organizations are the most relevant actor and that a balance is needed between social interaction-based and codification-grounded learning pathways to facilitate the acquisition of technical knowledge by organic farmers and thus contribute to environmental sustainability.