The year 2020, with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent crises, highlighted the significance of state intervention in shaping firm competitiveness. However, unprecedented government support for businesses has left us puzzled about the state’s role in firm...

This paper introduces a process that aims to empower students as responsible global citizens by incorporating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability into education through community-engaged learning. Established through a collaboration between a university lecturer and the...

Numerous contributions to family business recognize its positive impact on economic and social development. However, literature often overlooks the harmful aspects. To fill this void, we conduct a multidisciplinary systematic literature review to analyze the current state of the different...

This study identifies the effect of firm performance, especially efficiency, on firm survival. This study applies efficiency calculations using a translog model based on both time-invariant and time-varying production functions and the Ackerberg–Caves–Frazer (ACF) model to overcome the...

A Wamatec Kft-t 1998-ban alapították egy japán autóipari beszállító gépparkjának kiszolgálásához. Napjainkban a cég árbevételének több mint 70%-a import gépek értékesítéséből származik. Ezt egészítik ki egy komplex szolgáltatáscsomaggal. A legfontosabb célpiacuk a...

The core success of digital transformation among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) still needs to be clarified and comprehensively discussed. Meanwhile, SMEs cannot exploit digital advantages due to their limited strategic empirical and practical knowledge. This study aims to (1) describe the...

As China has launched the Digital Silk Road (DSR) initiative, the focus of Chinese overseas activities has subsequently been complemented by the global expansion of Chinese technology companies. While the vast majority of Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries share the concerns as regards...

This study contributes to a better understanding of the link between enterprise-level competitiveness and environmental performance by approaching both concepts multidimensionally. Quantitative statistical analysis was conducted on a sample of Hungarian enterprises with international...

Amid a paradigm shift towards ethical and sustainable business practices, this study explores the significance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosure and rating as an effective tool for communication and assessment. The research reveals the complexity of ESG disclosure and...

Purpose: This paper aims to examine how government policy and institutions affect national competitiveness. A combined microeconomic and institutionalist model of competitiveness is applied. This structure is suitable for incorporating factors considered by global competitiveness rankings. The...

Why have so many approaches to farming and food policy failed in Sub-Saharan Africa? Because, argues William Moseley in this compelling analysis, of the shortcomings of a prevailing western, colonial agricultural science that is infused with power and politics. To tackle food security...

On this subject, I only knew the excellent little book by the late Schurtz"— Marcel Mauss, 1914, "Les origines de la notion de monnaie".Heinrich Schurtz's 1898 book has been a touchstone for economic historians, anthropologists, and philosophers interested in the nature and origins of money in...

The advent of the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda have contributed to the deepening of the concept of sustainable development within global and national policy schemes. The fact that sustainable development is crucial for our very survival is no longer a contested issue; rather,...

Climate change is increasingly contested on financial terms. Different actors are advancing competing climate visions and interests by adopting financial positions. International institutions urge action by identifying financing gaps needed to meet climate targets. The finance sector claims it...

This study presents an overview of data science, exploring the role of data scientists and the methods they employ to investigate analytical problems within business administration. It discusses the responsibilities of data scientists, emphasizing their multidisciplinary nature and the...

Purpose This hypothetical case study aims to revisit the classical model given by Henri Fayol whereby he put forward a set of 14 principles to guide managers in decision-making across organizations. The case study showcases the dilemma in which the top manager of an automobile company finds...