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Does Maintaining Resources, Diversification, and Internationalization Matter for Achieving High Firm Performance? A Sustainable Competitiveness Strategy for China Taipei Firms

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  • Ali Akbar Anggara

    (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Purwokerto 53182, Indonesia)

  • Yudhistira Pradhipta Aryoko

    (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Purwokerto 53182, Indonesia
    Department of Business Administration, College of Management, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan)

  • Rhis Ogie Dewandaru

    (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Purwokerto 53182, Indonesia)

  • Alfato Yusnar Kharismasyah

    (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Purwokerto 53182, Indonesia)

  • Ilham Nuryana Fatchan

    (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Purwokerto 53182, Indonesia)

Abstract

This study evaluates the performance of China Taipei firms in the global business environment, focusing on the role of firm-level factors, the geographical setting context, internationalization, and product diversification. These variables are chosen for their potential to enhance resilience and bring firms into global competitiveness. This study performs a generalized least squares (GLS) and curved relationship analysis of 2160 observation samples in the panel analysis, based on a sample of 360 firms across eight industries. The analysis reveals positive correlations between non-labor-intensive operations and effective supply chain management and firms’ overall performance, while dependency on China negatively impacts performance. Notably, the degree of internationalization and product diversification significantly influences the correlations between the key predictors and geographical diversification. A highlight of this study is the application of a curvilinear relationship analysis (non-linear analysis) to assess the real assumptions, providing insight into how these factors interact to affect firm performance. This study stresses the importance of diversifying supply chains, reducing reliance on single markets like China, and enhancing supply chain efficiency through non-labor-intensive operations. This study highlights the need for supportive policies that encourage global expansion, product diversification, and competitiveness in the global business environment.

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  • Ali Akbar Anggara & Yudhistira Pradhipta Aryoko & Rhis Ogie Dewandaru & Alfato Yusnar Kharismasyah & Ilham Nuryana Fatchan, 2025. "Does Maintaining Resources, Diversification, and Internationalization Matter for Achieving High Firm Performance? A Sustainable Competitiveness Strategy for China Taipei Firms," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-22, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:4:p:1576-:d:1591178
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