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The Firm Size Effect On Performance Due To Intangible Resources

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  • Mariia A. Molodchik

    (National Research University Higher School of Economics)

  • Carlos Jardon

    (National Research University Higher School of Economics)

  • Angel Barajas

    (National Research University Higher School of Economics)

Abstract

The paper explores the effect of firm size on the relation between intangible resources and companies’ performance (ROA). The authors identify six types of intangibles: human resources and management capabilities, innovation and internal process capabilities and customer loyalty and networking capabilities. The study provides econometric justification using a database of more than 1400 European public companies. The time period for the investigated data covers ten years from 2004 to 2013. A dummy regression analysis was applied for empirical testing. The findings revealed that the size of a company matters with regard to the employment of intangible resources and for a performance based on intangibles

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  • Mariia A. Molodchik & Carlos Jardon & Angel Barajas, 2015. "The Firm Size Effect On Performance Due To Intangible Resources," HSE Working papers WP BRP 35/MAN/2015, National Research University Higher School of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:hig:wpaper:35man2015
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    Keywords

    intangibles; performance; SME; large companies; European companies; ROA; dummy regression.;
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    JEL classification:

    • O30 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - General
    • F - International Economics
    • L - Industrial Organization
    • L60 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - General
    • L63 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Microelectronics; Computers; Communications Equipment

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