Using green management practices to build sustainable entrepreneurship is both effective and challenging for growing businesses. Meanwhile, knowledge management has proven to be a critical part of contemporary business practices. Thus, there is a growing demand for socially and environmentally aware behaviour as a part of existing strategies for dealing with the effects of such practices in the realm

Entrepreneurial leadership has emerged as a key driver of innovation, yet the underlying mechanisms remain less understood. The current study, grounded in social cognitive theory and social learning theory, examines the role of entrepreneurial leadership in fostering innovative behavior among employees in autonomous work settings, with a particular focus on employee antifragility. It theorizes that

This study examined the influence of the Western Australian and Iranian startup ecosystem contexts, including the powers and liabilities that determine startups’ commercialisation outcomes. By utilising a theoretical framework based on programme evaluation, explanatory theory building, and critical realism, a cross-contextual comparison study was conducted. The study showed that the context of startup

Business Angels (BAs) are pivotal in early-stage funding for entrepreneurship. This study explores the factors influencing BA investment decisions. We propose a theoretical model based on signaling theory to assess the impact of signals about the quality of entrepreneurs and projects on investment assessments and decisions. Using qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) on 88 survey responses from BAs

The actors and components of an entrepreneurial ecosystem coexist and interact continuously, leading to many mutual relationships. Existing studies favour a static approach to the investigation of innovation ecosystems, frequently neglecting the chains of connections between ecosystem domains and business results. This study attempts to fill this gap by studying the causality connections within innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly emerged as a top technological priority for companies in various sectors, radically altering business operations. However, the existing literature reveals a fragmented and inconsistent understanding of AI adoption dynamics between small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger, well-established firms. This dichotomy of the existing research raises important

In today's knowledge-driven business environment, firm innovation hinges on effective knowledge management. Organizations are thus motivated to continuously create and apply knowledge to sustain competitive advantage through innovation. This study investigates how various knowledge management dimensions uniquely impact firm innovation within an integrated framework, examining both linear and non-linear

The beginnings of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), led by Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT), not only change the behaviour of digital media ecosystem users but also increase the energy consumption of enterprises working with GenAI, which presents them with a fundamental challenge in the era of climate change. This study aims to examine the relationships between the selected

Standards play a significant role in the semiconductor industry. However, few scholars have focused on gaining a better understanding of standardization in this industry. This study examines a specific aspect of standardization: the adoption of quality standards by companies in The Netherlands’ semiconductor industry. Multiple quality standards are available and the uncertainty surrounding that choice

Digital education, including digitally supported education, is loaded with biases. Most participants are blinded by the abundance of digital devices and misled by the hardware and software providers who try to convince and force education systems to keep track of untraceable developments. However, recent studies have revealed that the productivity of the participants and the sustainability of their

Knowledge Hiding is a pervasive problem in the workplace, which can have various negative consequences for individuals and organizations. Drawing from the underpinning of complexity theory, this study investigates the complex causal interrelationships associated with knowledge hiding in the workplace. That is, we explore the interrelationships of individual-level factors: i) demographic characteristics

In recent years, the management research has increasingly discussed service transition. However, studies have not used sufficiently granular empirical data for valid quantitative evaluation of service-intensive strategies by, for example, examining the possible effects of resource slack on firm performance. To test the hypothesis that resource slack moderates the performance effects of a servitization-based

Technological advancements are forcing firms to innovate quickly to sustain a competitive advantage. However, despite theoretical arguments and empirical findings, the mechanisms that influence the speed of innovation and firms’ international performance are surprisingly unexplored in the international business literature. Therefore, this study offers theoretical rigor through the resource-based view

With the objective of providing insights and strategic recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of tourism destinations, this study endeavors to examine the nuanced impact of digital technology utilization on the travel intentions of consumers. A comprehensive theoretical framework is developed, incorporating five key mechanisms to elucidate how digital device usage influences consumers’ propensity

Environmental regulations have been extensively studied in the context of advocating green development. As one of the most stringent laws in history, the new Environmental Protection Law (EPL) of 2015 has greatly affected the production and development of enterprises. In this context, and in the face of the incentive problem of green technology innovation, what impact does this legislation have on

This study explores gender differences in entrepreneurs’ perceptions of the impact of digitalization on the sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Visegrád group countries (Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Poland, and Hungary). Data were collected from 1,398 SME owners or top managers using the computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) research method. The results

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) represent a significant technological advancement that enhances communication, access to information, and socio-economic interactions. By analysing the impact of ICTs on well-being across nations, this study explores an essential aspect of technology innovation's role in improving individuals' overall quality of life—covering both subjective and objective

The performance of firms involved in projects from 2 UK research councils was investigated; firms in Innovate UK projects receive co-funding while firms in Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) projects do not. Firms in 266 projects 2009–2012 were tracked for Standard Industrial Code (SIC), location and year-on-year financial performance 2012–22. The results show that firms (un- and co-funded)

Our study delves into understanding the bottom-up processes within a public service delivery system by studying the last-mile interactions between frontline workers, citizens, and other stakeholders. Specifically, we focus on these aspects in the context of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) system, and a proposed intervention under the Smart City Mission, in the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka. The paper

Developing medical device innovations is a lengthy and costly endeavor, so engaging the right participants early in the process is crucial. While much of the existing literature focuses on procedural aspects of innovation, the human factors that influence success are often overlooked. The Lead User Method is designed to identify key contributors based on their ability to stay ahead of market trends

This study explores the determinants of intelligent automation implementation within organisations and their implications for strategic value and technological adoption. Grounded in diffusion of innovation theory, this study examines how digital competencies, technology absorptive capacity, and strategic value influence the adoption of intelligent automation. Using a quantitative approach, the findings

The revised Environmental Protection law (NEPL), enacted in 2015, introduced stricter regulations to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. This study investigated the law's impact on enterprise green development resilience (EGDR) through a novel integration of institutional and resource-based theories. Employing the Vertical and Horizontal Slot-Drawing (VHSD) and entropy

The ongoing issues that follow climate change require the implementation of relevant strategies and instruments to accelerate countries’ efforts toward environmental sustainability. Thus, the pursuit of environmental sustainability has become a global imperative as countries increasingly adopt measures to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Moreover, an effective

We draw from evolutionary psychology to predict that the immediate recognition of certain traits significantly impacts funding outcomes. Four such traits that are recognizable in potential entrepreneurs and play a role in funding decisions are: aggressiveness, attractiveness, competence, and trustworthiness. These initial impressions guide the behavior and decision-making processes of funders. We hypothesize

In today's context of escalating environmental pressure, traditional methods of natural resource conservation face numerous challenges. The use of big data analytics to support the formulation of environmental policies has become a crucial approach for enhancing the efficiency and scientific basis of these policies. To enhance the reliability of the results, this study employed two algorithms: Bayesian

This study examines the emergence of international hidden entrepreneurs (IHEs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through an institutional theory lens. An international hidden entrepreneur arises when local regulations impose high costs on an international entrepreneur operating as the legal head of an enterprise, therefore giving rise to a concealed partnership with a local entrepreneur to serve as the

This research investigated the relationships between digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and organizational innovativeness, presenting e-knowledge and big data analytics capability as mediators and strategic flexibility as a moderator. The study posited that digital platforms significantly foster the development of e-knowledge and that AI adoption is closely associated with enhancing

Product innovation is a relevant aspect to consider when transitioning towards a circular economy. However, product innovation encounters several barriers that must be overcome. This article explores how companies exploit open innovation practices to overcome barriers while developing circular products. To address this research gap, the study employs a multiple case-study approach of four companies

This study examines the performance of family businesses through the theoretical lenses of dynamic capabilities and socioemotional wealth. A conceptual model is proposed, in which socioemotional wealth moderates the relationship between dynamic capabilities and family firm performance. The research employs partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), a second-generation multivariate

Smart manufacturing (SM) has emerged as a viable solution for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to remain sustainable and globally competitive. However, many SMMEs are not ready for SM and the existing frameworks for SM adoption are unsuitable for supporting SMMEs, as they do not address context-specific preconditions. The objective of this study was to empirically develop a suitable conceptual

This scoping review aimed to screen and enhance intellectual capital consistency, providing a general overview of existing systematised literature reviews of intellectual capital. This scoping review addressed five research questions: 1. How did the typology of publications, both theoretical and empirical, evolve considering the different stages of intellectual capital? 2. What are the milestone studies

The automobile industry's transition toward sustainability remains impeded by inconsistent green governance, which hampers progress in hybrid vehicle production. Existing literature predominantly focuses on technological innovation and consumer adoption, often overlooking the governance structures that foster environmental responsibility. This study proposes a framework of green governance strategy

This study aims to identify the roles played by firm flexibility (FLEX) in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and firm growth (FG) under different market conditions. In particular, it tests the mediating and moderating roles of FLEX, along with the moderating role of market conditions regarding FLEX. This is a longitudinal study that examines entrepreneurial behaviors during

To remain competitive and make effective decisions in increasingly challenging markets, firms must integrate internal and external knowledge by embedding knowledge management strategies and technologies into their operations. This study aims to examine the roles of strategic foresight and knowledge management in promoting open innovation and driving new product development. Grounded in the knowledge-based

The sharing economy has gained significant attention both internationally and in Russia. This involves the integration of innovative technologies into national economic systems to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability. The introduction of sharing economy principles has led to sudden, and sometimes unexpected changes in the standards and regulations governing the operations of national

This study offers a thorough examination of viral marketing research during the last two decades to uncover the changing nature of the field. Bibliometric analysis methods are used to analyze 791 peer-reviewed articles written by 1,820 authors and indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS). The findings reveal how viral marketing research evolved over the past two decades, establish vital connections

The prosumer concept has become increasingly relevant in the current economy, necessitating the development of resilient and adaptive business models. Given the lack of a systematic framework for evaluating prosumers, the present study aimed to develop a framework of reference for assessing the roles and impacts of prosumers across various industries. Although this is not a systematic literature review

The emergence of mobile applications (apps) that utilize sharing economy concepts has revolutionized multiple industries, including transportation, accommodation, healthcare, and other sectors. With the nature of massive data collection and sharing policies, these platforms create serious privacy concerns for their users, even though they enhance existing services and enable new economic potential

Strategic learning self-efficacy reflects the confidence of managers in their ability to learn from the outcomes of past strategic decisions and apply that knowledge to new decisions. This research examines the relationship between strategic learning self-efficacy and a firm's industry-adjusted sales growth rate and specifies strategic decision-making style (ranging from autocratic to participative)

This study examined the personal traits that contribute to the success of corporate science projects in Peru by focusing on the roles of CEOs, scientists, and innovators. Although Peru has seen economic progress in recent decades, integrating scientific research into business strategies requires improvement, reflecting a common trend in emerging economies. Through a fuzzy set qualitative comparative

The literature on the research–practice gap in agriculture has evolved significantly in recent decades. Although there is a well-established body of work on how farmers adopt agricultural research outcomes and the factors that influence their adoption, research on how researchers perceive the process of transferring their results to practical applications, along with the factors that facilitate or

Recent interest in alternative living and economic models has led scholars to turn their attention to cooperatives and cohousing communities. Cohousing communities are neighborhoods that are created and managed by residents, offering shared spaces and communal living to foster a sense of community and well-being. This study is based on comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature

Digital twin technologies play a very important role in the provision of smart cities. However, it is not clear which innovative strategies should be implemented first on how to optimize digital twin technologies for sustainable smart cities. The main performance indicators should be identified to use the limited resources more efficiently and to generate more effective investment strategies. Accordingly

This study investigated the interplay between community-based cultural initiatives conducted by Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) and social innovation. Selecting peer-reviewed open-access articles that focus on the intersection of culture and innovation was the first step in our systematic literature review. Our analysis focused on the 76 most cited papers that included the keywords ‘community-led

Scientific research in digital transformation is expanding in scope, quantity, and relevance, bringing forth diverse perspectives on which factors and specific dimensions—such as organizational structure, culture, and technological readiness—affect the success of digital transformation initiatives. Numerous studies have proposed mechanisms to assess an organization's maturity through digital transformation

The study aims to examine the determinants of social loafing by using social exchange theory and expectation theory. Specifically, we examine how self-efficacy and entrepreneurial bricolage moderate the relationship between perceived organizational support and employee social loafing. In addition, we examine the moderating effects of person-organization fit and organizational justice. Empirical evidence

This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and systematic review to investigate the moderating variables that influence the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measures, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) measures, and Corporate Financial Performance (CFP). Analyzing 108 articles from the Web of Science and Scopus databases published between 2019 and 2023

This study examines the interrelationships between the educational structure of the research and development (R&D) department, open innovation, innovativeness and organisational performance. The main purpose of the article is to help companies establish successful R&D as one of the determinants of organisational performance, and to explore the underlying processes and boundary conditions of this relationship

Entrepreneurship education (EE) is a pivotal inspiration for students’ efforts to acquire entrepreneurial knowledge (EK), which can enable them to found new business ventures. We draw on entrepreneurial inspiration theory to develop a framework that we use to test (a) the mediating effect of entrepreneurship education and (b) the moderating effects of different pedagogical approaches on the relationship

Digital technologies (DTs) have resulted in innovations that have fueled global knowledge-based economic development. This systematic review of the literature focuses on the relationship between DTs and innovation. Drawing on the extant literature, we investigate 685 articles published in 41 journals from 1997 to 2023. We present the current state of different types of articles and the theoretical

Industry 4.0 and the rapid evolution of the technological landscape have significantly impacted company value creation of. This study analyzed the determining factors influencing the digitalization of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Ibero-America. Data were collected from 14,972 companies in Ibero-American region, and a structural equation model (SEM) was constructed using variance