 Influence of International physical factors (FDI) and competitiveness (Flower exports)Peter Maangi Mitiambo () European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 2016, vol. 1, issue 4, 1 - 13 Abstract: Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to establish the influence of International physical factors (FDI) on the competitiveness (Flower exports). Therefore, the main research question is how does International physical factors (FDI) influence competitiveness?Methodology: The study has used value chain analysis and the Dual Double Diamond Models to assess the competitiveness of the sector in Kenya. Data was obtained from sector association reports, research publications and the World Bank Doing Business Reports.Results: The study found out that International physical factor (FDI) has a positive and significant effect on competitiveness.Unique contribution to practice and policy: Based on the findings, the study recommends The FDI policy should target attracting investments that provide an upgrade of the current activities performed in the flower value chain. This way, the incoming investors will help develop and enhance the value of the activities carried out by local firms. They will also bring in new technology that will be used in the upgrading activities. Keywords: International physical factor; FDI; Competitiveness; value chain analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:bdu:oejbsm:v:1:y:2016:i:4:p:1-13:id:192 Access Statistics for this article More articles in European Journal of Business and Strategic Management from International Peer Review Journals and Books |
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