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](Documenti geografici, Jul 19, 2017
J-Reading - Journal of Research and Didactics in Geography, 2017
The management of mega-events can affect the development of cities in many ways. The aim of this ... more The management of mega-events can affect the development of cities in many ways. The aim of this article is to investigate the effects of hosting mega-events on cities. We investigated the positive and negative managerial aspects of the America's Cup for residents of Naples. Significant differences were highlighted between the perceptions of the first and second race concerning economic, socio-cultural and political benefits.
Revista Română de Geografie Politică, 2016
In an increasingly globalized economic environment, businesses wishing to operate in foreign mark... more In an increasingly globalized economic environment, businesses wishing to operate in foreign markets must be familiar with the cultural context of the host country, its rules and the rules of entry. cultural shock between subjects with very different beliefs and values can lead to costly failures. The culture is therefore one of the key aspects to consider in the internationalization strategies. In fact, if cultural difference is well-managed can lead to innovative business practices and sustainable sources of competitive advantage in the opposite case the failure of the operation with the entire business consequences. In the light of contemporary social events, economic and political, the study of Islamic cultural variable for entry of Italian companies in the countries of the southern Mediterranean is a necessary condition to avoid the bankruptcy of any type of commercial operation and the more of the operations direct investment on site.
GeoSport for Society, 2016
This study analyzed geographical implications of first race of 34th America's Cup on Naples. ... more This study analyzed geographical implications of first race of 34th America's Cup on Naples. According to our results, America's Cup contributed to create a positive image of Naples as touristic destination. Results of this study indicated that both male and famale enjoied American's Cup in Naples. These results can be used by policy-makers in planning future turistic events in Naples.
Political and commercial relations between Italy and North Africa lead us to investigate main geo... more Political and commercial relations between Italy and North Africa lead us to investigate main geographical, social and cultural interactions. The empirical analysis of Robbiki Leather City allows us to overcome the official sources of information diffusion. Consequently, this study provides an accurate picture of real difficulties and concrete opportunities for geographical delocalization of Italians firms in Africa.
Ferrara, G., 2017. Between local and global: A geographical analysis of Italian agro-food system ... more Ferrara, G., 2017. Between local and global: A geographical analysis of Italian agro-food system of innovation. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 23 (1): 31–33 The agro-food is one of the main manufacturing industries in Italy. It accounts for more than 2 million fi rms, making up 9% of the Gross Domestic Products (GDP). However, Italian agro-food industry has several weak points such as small dimension of fi rms, county’s dependence on agricultural products realized abroad and weak innovative activities. Based on these assumptions, this paper offers a geographical analysis of Italian agro-food system of innovation aimed to evidence actions that fi rms and policy-makers have to realize. Specifi cally the paper evidences that fi rms have to invest in internationalization and innovation and policy-makers have to support them in several ways.
Journal of Food Products Marketing, 2017
ABSTRACT Several studies aim to evidence the relevance of innovation in the agro-food industry. H... more ABSTRACT Several studies aim to evidence the relevance of innovation in the agro-food industry. However, comparative studies between regions are almost absent. With the aim to fill this literature gap, this paper aims to present a geographical analysis of innovation in the agro-food value chain. With the goal of presenting a geographical comparative analysis of innovation in the agro-food value chain, we present results of some interviews conducted with a sample of Italian firms. We selected two case studies to evidence how institutional contest affects firms’ innovative activities.
GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, 2016
Differences between countries are explained by a multiplicity of factors that are decisive as the... more Differences between countries are explained by a multiplicity of factors that are decisive as the common culture. In particular, the Mediterranean Sea, is a symbolic meeting place between very different cultures. Among the countries that overlook the Mediterranean see of this special attention can be given to cultural differences between Italy and the countries of North Africa (Egypt, Libya and the Maghreb countries like Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia). The proximity geography and contemporary socio-political events require an analysis of the socioeconomic interactions between North African and Italian communities.
GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, 2015
Capitolo 1: Obiettivo della ricerca e metodologia geopolitica ……………….. pag. 1.1. Globalizzazione,... more Capitolo 1: Obiettivo della ricerca e metodologia geopolitica ……………….. pag. 1.1. Globalizzazione, delocalizzazioni industriali e organizzazione del trasporto internazionale: definizioni preliminari ………………………….. pag. 1.2. Produzione delocalizzata e organizzazione della catena del trasporto nella filiera tessile/abbigliamento ………………………………..……….... pag. 1.3. Interazione tra produzione delocalizzata e organizzazione del trasporto merci ……………………………………………………………………….. pag. 1.4. Metodo di ricerca …………..……………………………………………… pag. Capitolo 2: La filiera Tessile/abbigliamento: struttura organizzativa e processi territoriali …………………………..…………………………………. pag. 2.1. Gli scambi internazionali dei prodotti dell'abbigliamento ………..…...….. pag. 2.2. La struttura della filiera ……………………………………………..…….. pag. 2.3. La concentrazione dei grandi distributori dei paesi industrializzati ……..... pag. 2.4. L'esternalizzazione della produzione in Cina, Hong Kong e Taiwan …..…. pag. 2.5. I distretti industriali in Cina ……………………..………………………… pag. Capitolo 3: Interazioni tra produzione e distribuzione: il ruolo del trasporto ………………………………………………….…………………. pag. 3.1. Il processo di produzione e distribuzione dei prodotti d'abbigliamento ….. pag. 3.2. Gli Incoterm utilizzati negli scambi internazionali: controllo della catena del trasporto ……………………………….……………………….. pag. 3.3. Le scelte modali e i criteri di performance del trasporto ……………..…… pag. 3.4. I tempi di consegna e i costi logistici ……………………..……………….. pag. 3.5. L'incidenza del costo di trasporto nel valore dei prodotti …………………. pag. Capitolo 4: Esternalizzazione dell'organizzazione e dell'esecuzione del trasporto …………………………………………………………………….. pag. 4.1. Definizione di organizzatori del trasporto ………………...…………….…. pag. 4.2. Relazioni tra le imprese produttrici e gli operatori logistici ……………..… pag. 4.3. Attività di trasporto esternalizzate …………………………………...……. pag. 4.4. Criteri di selezione degli intermediari del trasporto …………….………… pag. 4.5. Concorrenza tra armatori e operatori logistici ………………..…………… pag. 4.6. Potere dominante dei distributori ……………………………..…………... pag. Capitolo 5: Il modello cinese di organizzazione del trasporto …….………… pag.
J-Reading - Journal of Research and Didactics in Geography, 2016
The study explores a topic almost neglected by geographers, providing a conceptual framework to a... more The study explores a topic almost neglected by geographers, providing a conceptual framework to analyze factors affecting technological inertia or change of regions. Path dependence is a concept able to explain how the past shapes the future also in innovation studies. Despite the key concept that in a sequence of events, the latter decision to adopt a technology depends on past decisions, the literature highlights the two main models of path dependence. The study offers some interesting elements for future research
The article aims to evidence how the construction of an intermodal hub with a free trade zone in ... more The article aims to evidence how the construction of an intermodal hub with a free trade zone in Europe can open a new geographical route for economic exchange. This European corridor could represent an hub able to intercept important goods ’ traffic flows with possibility to create added value through both handling services and appropriate processes on some goods chains.
International Review of Management and Business Research, 2014
The article aims to evidence how the construction of an intermodal hub with a free trade zone in ... more The article aims to evidence how the construction of an intermodal hub with a free trade zone in Europe can open a new geographical route for economic exchange. This European corridor could represent an hub able to intercept important goods’ traffic flows with possibility to create added value through both handling services and appropriate processes on some goods chains.
INTRODUCTION New global scenarios are affecting cross-border merger and acquisition (MA Caiazza e... more INTRODUCTION New global scenarios are affecting cross-border merger and acquisition (MA Caiazza et al., 2013). However, the cases of failure evidence the difficulties entailed in successful integration processes (Carbonara & Caiazza, 2010). The biggest challenge of the cross-border MA Larsson & Finkelstein, 1999), cultural change (Kavanagh & Ashkanasy, 2004), cultural convergence (Birkinshaw et al., 2000), acculturation (Larsson & Lubatkin, 2001; Nahavandi & Malekzadeh, 1988), double-layered acculturation (Barkema et al., 1996), acculturative stress (Very et al., 1996). Although cultural differences in the current cross-border M&A wave are higher compared to the previous one, M&A success depends mainly on the way in which these differences are managed in each phase of the process (Kalthoff et al., 1997). Cultural clashes, in fact, do not depend on cultural diversities but on the way in which these differences are perceived and managed. To avoid cultural clashes, it is important to r...
Journal of Management Development, 2016
Purpose – In the last years global economy has become more integrated and multidirectional. Thus,... more Purpose – In the last years global economy has become more integrated and multidirectional. Thus, in a world characterized by multiples center of economic power, firms need to define multipolar strategies based on geographical diversification in several countries that makes them able to compete with everyone, from everywhere and for everything. Despite of the relevance of such strategies, literature on this topic is almost absent. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Considering the exploratory nature of the research objectives, the authors present a case study for highlighting the main challenges of cross-border M & A under multipolar-world pressures. Findings – The paper evidences new trends in economic geography and multipolar strategies. Originality/value – The paper offers a new perspective on multipolar strategies.
Thunderbird International Business Review, 2015
The emergence of new economic centers is changing the competitive scenario. The diffusion of powe... more The emergence of new economic centers is changing the competitive scenario. The diffusion of power across an increasingly broad range of countries has opened a window of opportunity for firms from China that want to compete globally. These firms understand their options in exploiting economic geography, and they frequently use cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to penetrate developed countries. The United States and Europe are becoming natural destinations for such investments because of their huge markets and leading-edge technologies. This article provides a “framing device” for firms’ strategies in a multipolar world. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Desenvolvimento Socioeconômico em Debate, 2015
Tomando como ponto de partida a perspectiva neoinstitucionalista de que a dependência da tr... more Tomando como ponto de partida a perspectiva neoinstitucionalista de que a dependência da trajetória afeta o curso de difusão de inovações tecnológicas, nós investigamos que fatores levam à mudança ou à inércia tecnológica. Perseguindo este objetivo, apresentamos um quadro geral capaz de identificar o papel dos policy-makers de afetar processos de difusão de inovações tecnológicas.
World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2013
Despite of many studies on corporate governance very few articles are focused on MENA regions. In... more Despite of many studies on corporate governance very few articles are focused on MENA regions. Institutional specificity of MENA call for a better comprehension of corporate governance in these regions. The article helps to explain differences between systems of corporate governance and why certain practices are more widely spread in developed countries than in developing ones.
Smart cities are communities able to support green initiatives able to generate income and employ... more Smart cities are communities able to support green initiatives able to generate income and employment, and to allow citizens and businesses to benefit from more efficient services. In order to identify the realities that can represent a benchmark for other cities, the article provides an analysis of the actors that affect the birth and the development of smart city. The the article presents an overview of main smart cities of Europe.
Documenti geografici, Jul 19, 2017
J-Reading - Journal of Research and Didactics in Geography, 2017
The management of mega-events can affect the development of cities in many ways. The aim of this ... more The management of mega-events can affect the development of cities in many ways. The aim of this article is to investigate the effects of hosting mega-events on cities. We investigated the positive and negative managerial aspects of the America's Cup for residents of Naples. Significant differences were highlighted between the perceptions of the first and second race concerning economic, socio-cultural and political benefits.
Revista Română de Geografie Politică, 2016
In an increasingly globalized economic environment, businesses wishing to operate in foreign mark... more In an increasingly globalized economic environment, businesses wishing to operate in foreign markets must be familiar with the cultural context of the host country, its rules and the rules of entry. cultural shock between subjects with very different beliefs and values can lead to costly failures. The culture is therefore one of the key aspects to consider in the internationalization strategies. In fact, if cultural difference is well-managed can lead to innovative business practices and sustainable sources of competitive advantage in the opposite case the failure of the operation with the entire business consequences. In the light of contemporary social events, economic and political, the study of Islamic cultural variable for entry of Italian companies in the countries of the southern Mediterranean is a necessary condition to avoid the bankruptcy of any type of commercial operation and the more of the operations direct investment on site.
GeoSport for Society, 2016
This study analyzed geographical implications of first race of 34th America's Cup on Naples. ... more This study analyzed geographical implications of first race of 34th America's Cup on Naples. According to our results, America's Cup contributed to create a positive image of Naples as touristic destination. Results of this study indicated that both male and famale enjoied American's Cup in Naples. These results can be used by policy-makers in planning future turistic events in Naples.
Political and commercial relations between Italy and North Africa lead us to investigate main geo... more Political and commercial relations between Italy and North Africa lead us to investigate main geographical, social and cultural interactions. The empirical analysis of Robbiki Leather City allows us to overcome the official sources of information diffusion. Consequently, this study provides an accurate picture of real difficulties and concrete opportunities for geographical delocalization of Italians firms in Africa.
Ferrara, G., 2017. Between local and global: A geographical analysis of Italian agro-food system ... more Ferrara, G., 2017. Between local and global: A geographical analysis of Italian agro-food system of innovation. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 23 (1): 31–33 The agro-food is one of the main manufacturing industries in Italy. It accounts for more than 2 million fi rms, making up 9% of the Gross Domestic Products (GDP). However, Italian agro-food industry has several weak points such as small dimension of fi rms, county’s dependence on agricultural products realized abroad and weak innovative activities. Based on these assumptions, this paper offers a geographical analysis of Italian agro-food system of innovation aimed to evidence actions that fi rms and policy-makers have to realize. Specifi cally the paper evidences that fi rms have to invest in internationalization and innovation and policy-makers have to support them in several ways.
Journal of Food Products Marketing, 2017
ABSTRACT Several studies aim to evidence the relevance of innovation in the agro-food industry. H... more ABSTRACT Several studies aim to evidence the relevance of innovation in the agro-food industry. However, comparative studies between regions are almost absent. With the aim to fill this literature gap, this paper aims to present a geographical analysis of innovation in the agro-food value chain. With the goal of presenting a geographical comparative analysis of innovation in the agro-food value chain, we present results of some interviews conducted with a sample of Italian firms. We selected two case studies to evidence how institutional contest affects firms’ innovative activities.
GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, 2016
Differences between countries are explained by a multiplicity of factors that are decisive as the... more Differences between countries are explained by a multiplicity of factors that are decisive as the common culture. In particular, the Mediterranean Sea, is a symbolic meeting place between very different cultures. Among the countries that overlook the Mediterranean see of this special attention can be given to cultural differences between Italy and the countries of North Africa (Egypt, Libya and the Maghreb countries like Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia). The proximity geography and contemporary socio-political events require an analysis of the socioeconomic interactions between North African and Italian communities.
GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, 2015
Capitolo 1: Obiettivo della ricerca e metodologia geopolitica ……………….. pag. 1.1. Globalizzazione,... more Capitolo 1: Obiettivo della ricerca e metodologia geopolitica ……………….. pag. 1.1. Globalizzazione, delocalizzazioni industriali e organizzazione del trasporto internazionale: definizioni preliminari ………………………….. pag. 1.2. Produzione delocalizzata e organizzazione della catena del trasporto nella filiera tessile/abbigliamento ………………………………..……….... pag. 1.3. Interazione tra produzione delocalizzata e organizzazione del trasporto merci ……………………………………………………………………….. pag. 1.4. Metodo di ricerca …………..……………………………………………… pag. Capitolo 2: La filiera Tessile/abbigliamento: struttura organizzativa e processi territoriali …………………………..…………………………………. pag. 2.1. Gli scambi internazionali dei prodotti dell'abbigliamento ………..…...….. pag. 2.2. La struttura della filiera ……………………………………………..…….. pag. 2.3. La concentrazione dei grandi distributori dei paesi industrializzati ……..... pag. 2.4. L'esternalizzazione della produzione in Cina, Hong Kong e Taiwan …..…. pag. 2.5. I distretti industriali in Cina ……………………..………………………… pag. Capitolo 3: Interazioni tra produzione e distribuzione: il ruolo del trasporto ………………………………………………….…………………. pag. 3.1. Il processo di produzione e distribuzione dei prodotti d'abbigliamento ….. pag. 3.2. Gli Incoterm utilizzati negli scambi internazionali: controllo della catena del trasporto ……………………………….……………………….. pag. 3.3. Le scelte modali e i criteri di performance del trasporto ……………..…… pag. 3.4. I tempi di consegna e i costi logistici ……………………..……………….. pag. 3.5. L'incidenza del costo di trasporto nel valore dei prodotti …………………. pag. Capitolo 4: Esternalizzazione dell'organizzazione e dell'esecuzione del trasporto …………………………………………………………………….. pag. 4.1. Definizione di organizzatori del trasporto ………………...…………….…. pag. 4.2. Relazioni tra le imprese produttrici e gli operatori logistici ……………..… pag. 4.3. Attività di trasporto esternalizzate …………………………………...……. pag. 4.4. Criteri di selezione degli intermediari del trasporto …………….………… pag. 4.5. Concorrenza tra armatori e operatori logistici ………………..…………… pag. 4.6. Potere dominante dei distributori ……………………………..…………... pag. Capitolo 5: Il modello cinese di organizzazione del trasporto …….………… pag.
J-Reading - Journal of Research and Didactics in Geography, 2016
The study explores a topic almost neglected by geographers, providing a conceptual framework to a... more The study explores a topic almost neglected by geographers, providing a conceptual framework to analyze factors affecting technological inertia or change of regions. Path dependence is a concept able to explain how the past shapes the future also in innovation studies. Despite the key concept that in a sequence of events, the latter decision to adopt a technology depends on past decisions, the literature highlights the two main models of path dependence. The study offers some interesting elements for future research
The article aims to evidence how the construction of an intermodal hub with a free trade zone in ... more The article aims to evidence how the construction of an intermodal hub with a free trade zone in Europe can open a new geographical route for economic exchange. This European corridor could represent an hub able to intercept important goods ’ traffic flows with possibility to create added value through both handling services and appropriate processes on some goods chains.
International Review of Management and Business Research, 2014
The article aims to evidence how the construction of an intermodal hub with a free trade zone in ... more The article aims to evidence how the construction of an intermodal hub with a free trade zone in Europe can open a new geographical route for economic exchange. This European corridor could represent an hub able to intercept important goods’ traffic flows with possibility to create added value through both handling services and appropriate processes on some goods chains.
INTRODUCTION New global scenarios are affecting cross-border merger and acquisition (MA Caiazza e... more INTRODUCTION New global scenarios are affecting cross-border merger and acquisition (MA Caiazza et al., 2013). However, the cases of failure evidence the difficulties entailed in successful integration processes (Carbonara & Caiazza, 2010). The biggest challenge of the cross-border MA Larsson & Finkelstein, 1999), cultural change (Kavanagh & Ashkanasy, 2004), cultural convergence (Birkinshaw et al., 2000), acculturation (Larsson & Lubatkin, 2001; Nahavandi & Malekzadeh, 1988), double-layered acculturation (Barkema et al., 1996), acculturative stress (Very et al., 1996). Although cultural differences in the current cross-border M&A wave are higher compared to the previous one, M&A success depends mainly on the way in which these differences are managed in each phase of the process (Kalthoff et al., 1997). Cultural clashes, in fact, do not depend on cultural diversities but on the way in which these differences are perceived and managed. To avoid cultural clashes, it is important to r...
Journal of Management Development, 2016
Purpose – In the last years global economy has become more integrated and multidirectional. Thus,... more Purpose – In the last years global economy has become more integrated and multidirectional. Thus, in a world characterized by multiples center of economic power, firms need to define multipolar strategies based on geographical diversification in several countries that makes them able to compete with everyone, from everywhere and for everything. Despite of the relevance of such strategies, literature on this topic is almost absent. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Considering the exploratory nature of the research objectives, the authors present a case study for highlighting the main challenges of cross-border M & A under multipolar-world pressures. Findings – The paper evidences new trends in economic geography and multipolar strategies. Originality/value – The paper offers a new perspective on multipolar strategies.
Thunderbird International Business Review, 2015
The emergence of new economic centers is changing the competitive scenario. The diffusion of powe... more The emergence of new economic centers is changing the competitive scenario. The diffusion of power across an increasingly broad range of countries has opened a window of opportunity for firms from China that want to compete globally. These firms understand their options in exploiting economic geography, and they frequently use cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to penetrate developed countries. The United States and Europe are becoming natural destinations for such investments because of their huge markets and leading-edge technologies. This article provides a “framing device” for firms’ strategies in a multipolar world. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Desenvolvimento Socioeconômico em Debate, 2015
Tomando como ponto de partida a perspectiva neoinstitucionalista de que a dependência da tr... more Tomando como ponto de partida a perspectiva neoinstitucionalista de que a dependência da trajetória afeta o curso de difusão de inovações tecnológicas, nós investigamos que fatores levam à mudança ou à inércia tecnológica. Perseguindo este objetivo, apresentamos um quadro geral capaz de identificar o papel dos policy-makers de afetar processos de difusão de inovações tecnológicas.
World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2013
Despite of many studies on corporate governance very few articles are focused on MENA regions. In... more Despite of many studies on corporate governance very few articles are focused on MENA regions. Institutional specificity of MENA call for a better comprehension of corporate governance in these regions. The article helps to explain differences between systems of corporate governance and why certain practices are more widely spread in developed countries than in developing ones.
Smart cities are communities able to support green initiatives able to generate income and employ... more Smart cities are communities able to support green initiatives able to generate income and employment, and to allow citizens and businesses to benefit from more efficient services. In order to identify the realities that can represent a benchmark for other cities, the article provides an analysis of the actors that affect the birth and the development of smart city. The the article presents an overview of main smart cities of Europe.