Papers by Daniele Schilirò
Atti della Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti : Classe di Scienze Fisiche, Matematiche e Naturali, 2013
Introductory note on the second part of the Special Issue dedicated to the Permanent Internationa... more Introductory note on the second part of the Special Issue dedicated to the Permanent International Session of Research Seminars (PISRS) held at the DESMaS Department of the University of Messina.
One hundred and fifty years after the unification of Italy, the Mezzogiorno and Sicily, in partic... more One hundred and fifty years after the unification of Italy, the Mezzogiorno and Sicily, in particular, continue to be severely lagging behind the rest of Italy and its most developed part. This paper focuses on the productive districts regarding the industry to the light of the first three years after the creation and recognition of these districts by the Sicilian Regional Administration and the expected expiry of the relative Patti di Sviluppo (Development Agreements). The first goal of the paper is to evaluate the coherence of these districts to the model of the 'meta-district' implicitly evoked in the regional legislation, and secondly whether the combination of incentives and development is a winning strategy for the industry and the development of the whole Sicilian economy.
International Journal of Business and Management, 2024
The paper discusses the topic of digital transformation, starting from its definition and examini... more The paper discusses the topic of digital transformation, starting from its definition and examining the literature focusing on several theoretical aspects. The paper argues that digital transformation is not just about technology, but also about people, their mindset, and skills. It is also about rethinking business models and processes to leverage technology for better outcomes. In sum, digital transformation is a complex and multidisciplinary phenomenon that requires a holistic approach. Additionally, this paper aims to address these fundamental questions: What are the factors that impact organizations, and what factors appear to determine the failure of digital transformation in organizations, considering that the majority of organizations seem to struggle in achieving successful digital transformation? Consequently, many organizations find themselves unable to implement a genuine and effective digital transformation, despite their efforts in digital investments. This contribution aims to enrich the literature and enhance knowledge regarding the important issue of digital transformation failures across organizations, also considering the limited research on the factors determining the failure of digital transformation. The originality of the study lies in the metadata analysis carried out, which allows for an efficient and deeper insight into the problem at hand.
International Journal of Business Management and Economic Research, 2024
This paper focuses on the challenges posed by high public debt and demographic decline in Italy. ... more This paper focuses on the challenges posed by high public debt and demographic decline in Italy. The interplay between these two factors threatens debt sustainability and hinders economic growth. A large debt stock constrains economic policy choices and limits national sovereignty. Meanwhile, population decline affects public spending and tends to exacerbate public debt, further complicating its sustainability. Possible policy options to counterbalance this issue include immigration, increasing labor force participation, pension reforms, fiscal consolidation, and investment in education targeted at the young population.
International Journal of Business Management and Economic Research, 2024
This contribution delves into the analysis of beyond-Earth innovations and their profound impact ... more This contribution delves into the analysis of beyond-Earth innovations and their profound impact on human life and Earth's progress. The paper first examines the literature on innovation, highlighting that innovation, which represents the primary source of progress, is complex, uncertain, and somewhat disorderly, requiring various types of knowledge, capabilities, skills, and resources. The development of innovations also necessitates collaboration among various actors and diverse ways of thinking. It is often the result of the cross-pollination of ideas that break down barriers between functions, industries, sectors, nations, and geographic distances. Furthermore, the paper underscores that ecosystems play a central role in innovation, as exemplified by the Mearth Ecosystem. Mearth consists of a geographic space representing the interconnectedness of Earth and its satellite, the Moon. Additionally, the strategic importance of the innovative activities being developed and to be developed beyond Earth, particularly within Mearth, is explained and emphasized. Finally, the important new role of private organizations and startups is highlighted in the exploration and commercialization of activities beyond Earth and their strategic contributions to innovations. Acknowledgment The author wants to express his gratitude to David Goldstein for his insightful conversations and valuable comments. The usual disclaimer applies.
One hundred and fifty years after the unification of Italy, the Mezzogiorno and Sicily, in partic... more One hundred and fifty years after the unification of Italy, the Mezzogiorno and Sicily, in particular, continue to be severely lagging behind the rest of Italy and its most developed part. This paper focuses on the productive districts regarding the industry to the light of the first three years after the creation and recognition of these districts by the Sicilian Regional Administration and the expected expiry of the relative Patti di Sviluppo (Development Agreements). The first goal of the paper is to evaluate the coherence of these districts to the model of the 'meta-district' implicitly evoked in the regional legislation, and secondly whether the combination of incentives and development is a winning strategy for the industry and the development of the whole Sicilian economy.
International Journal of Business Management and Economic Research (IJBMER), 2023
This paper analyzes the economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the diversification process... more This paper analyzes the economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the diversification process that has characterized it for several years. Since 2010, when the UAE launched its "Vision 2021", the UAE government was committed to implement a long-term vision that traces a path towards the realization of a sustainable and diversified economy, based on knowledge and innovation. Furthermore, the UAE government has continued to implement this long-term vision through various plans and initiatives in alignment with the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. The UAE's strategy to diversify the economy has been based on a combination of market deregulation, support for foreign trade, and the efficient provision of infrastructure and institutions to facilitate private sector participation. The paper discusses the evolution of reforms implemented to pursue an innovation-driven strategy with the increasing adoption of digital technologies, the positive mindset towards innovation and entrepreneurship, and the commitment to sustainable growth. The paper then focuses on the results in economic diversification achieved through the development of non-oil sectors in the last decade. These results show that the diversification process has made some progress, but there are still wide margin for improvement. The UAE experience demonstrates that a clear vision is important, but it also is crucial that the country's leadership is able to foster a healthy culture that values its people, who will then act accordingly to implement the strategic plan.
RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, Oct 1, 2012
The paper provides an investigation of medium-sized Italian industrial enterprises that have beco... more The paper provides an investigation of medium-sized Italian industrial enterprises that have become multinational companies. It concetrates on the set of medium and medium-large enterprises who seem to grow more in foreign markets, either through exports or through foreign direct investment. The work also offers an empirical descriptive picture of the performance of medium-sized Italian multinationals, which is compared with the performance of large corporations. From this analysis, which is based on a number of sources, it is possible to outline a profile regarding the medium-size italian multinational enterprises, as to understand the complex strategy towards internationalization of these companies, where the dimension of production is important and, therefore, innovation has a key role. But where also the commercial dimension is crucial, because it leads to point to the direct supervision of foreign markets and to look very carefully to customers, offering them a wide range of services. Finally, the paper points out some critical issues that the medium sized multinational enterprises have to face to compete such as the stagnant productivity, the high taxation, the insufficient institutional support for internationalization, the bureaucracy and its high costs, the lack of skilled human capital available in the labor market due to inadequate policy training.
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Cranec Quaderno, 2010
The paper provides an analysis of the internazionalization of medium-size
italian industrial ent... more The paper provides an analysis of the internazionalization of medium-size
italian industrial enterprises that aims to become multinational companies.
This work takes inspiration from the essay by Mariotti and Mutinelli (2009)
on the evolution of italian multinational enterprises and the role of “fourth
capitalism”, but it differs from essay of these authors because it adopts different
databases and it looks at many other variables apart from employment,
which is instead the only variable used by Mariotti and Mutinelli.
Moreover the present paper concentrates specifically on industrial multinational
firms of “fourth capitalism”, that is the set of the medium and medium-
large firms that mostly grow in the foreign markets either through exports
or through foreign direct investment. It also offers an empirical descriptive
picture regarding the performance of medium-size italian multinational
enterprises with respect to large multinational companies and also
against those medium size enterprises that are not multinational companies
because they are poorly equipped to deal with the internationalization
process in its complexity and its risks.
However, the descriptive analysis provided allow us to draw a profile of
medium-sized multinational companies characterized by a complex strategy
towards internationalization, where innovation has a key role, but equally
important are the flexibility and specialization in production, since even
these latter elements guide the choices to invest and produce abroad. But it
is also important the commercial dimension, that leads to point to the
direct supervision of foreign markets and looking very carefully to
customers, offering them a wide range of services. Finally the paper points
out some critical issues such as high taxation, insufficient institutional
support for internationalization, the high external costs, such as energy, lack
of skilled human capital available in the labor market due to inadequate
policy training.
RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, Sep 1, 2010
All rights reserved. Photocopies for personal use of the reader, not exceeding 15% of each volume... more All rights reserved. Photocopies for personal use of the reader, not exceeding 15% of each volume, may be made under the payment of a copying fee to the SIAE, in accordance with the provisions of the law n. 633 of 22 april 1941 (art. 68, par. 4 and 5). Reproductions which are not intended for personal use may be only made with the written permission of AIDRO, Corso di Porta Romana n.
Atti della Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti : Classe di Scienze Fisiche, Matematiche e Naturali, 2012
Introductory notes on the Special Issue dedicated to the Permanent International Session of Resea... more Introductory notes on the Special Issue dedicated to the Permanent International Session of Research Seminars (PISRS) held in 2011 at the DESMaS Department of the University of Messina.
This contribution examines the major features of UAE's economy, its factors of strengths, undelyi... more This contribution examines the major features of UAE's economy, its factors of strengths, undelying also its critical aspects. Furthermore, the work focuses on the crucial factors that characterize a diversified knowledge economy and indicates the policies that the economy of the United Arab Emirates must pursue in order to improve its performance and be a competitive economy at a global level. In addition, the paper seeks to identify new business areas for the diversification and development of the UAE's economy.
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Papers by Daniele Schilirò
italian industrial enterprises that aims to become multinational companies.
This work takes inspiration from the essay by Mariotti and Mutinelli (2009)
on the evolution of italian multinational enterprises and the role of “fourth
capitalism”, but it differs from essay of these authors because it adopts different
databases and it looks at many other variables apart from employment,
which is instead the only variable used by Mariotti and Mutinelli.
Moreover the present paper concentrates specifically on industrial multinational
firms of “fourth capitalism”, that is the set of the medium and medium-
large firms that mostly grow in the foreign markets either through exports
or through foreign direct investment. It also offers an empirical descriptive
picture regarding the performance of medium-size italian multinational
enterprises with respect to large multinational companies and also
against those medium size enterprises that are not multinational companies
because they are poorly equipped to deal with the internationalization
process in its complexity and its risks.
However, the descriptive analysis provided allow us to draw a profile of
medium-sized multinational companies characterized by a complex strategy
towards internationalization, where innovation has a key role, but equally
important are the flexibility and specialization in production, since even
these latter elements guide the choices to invest and produce abroad. But it
is also important the commercial dimension, that leads to point to the
direct supervision of foreign markets and looking very carefully to
customers, offering them a wide range of services. Finally the paper points
out some critical issues such as high taxation, insufficient institutional
support for internationalization, the high external costs, such as energy, lack
of skilled human capital available in the labor market due to inadequate
policy training.
italian industrial enterprises that aims to become multinational companies.
This work takes inspiration from the essay by Mariotti and Mutinelli (2009)
on the evolution of italian multinational enterprises and the role of “fourth
capitalism”, but it differs from essay of these authors because it adopts different
databases and it looks at many other variables apart from employment,
which is instead the only variable used by Mariotti and Mutinelli.
Moreover the present paper concentrates specifically on industrial multinational
firms of “fourth capitalism”, that is the set of the medium and medium-
large firms that mostly grow in the foreign markets either through exports
or through foreign direct investment. It also offers an empirical descriptive
picture regarding the performance of medium-size italian multinational
enterprises with respect to large multinational companies and also
against those medium size enterprises that are not multinational companies
because they are poorly equipped to deal with the internationalization
process in its complexity and its risks.
However, the descriptive analysis provided allow us to draw a profile of
medium-sized multinational companies characterized by a complex strategy
towards internationalization, where innovation has a key role, but equally
important are the flexibility and specialization in production, since even
these latter elements guide the choices to invest and produce abroad. But it
is also important the commercial dimension, that leads to point to the
direct supervision of foreign markets and looking very carefully to
customers, offering them a wide range of services. Finally the paper points
out some critical issues such as high taxation, insufficient institutional
support for internationalization, the high external costs, such as energy, lack
of skilled human capital available in the labor market due to inadequate
policy training.