This chapter addresses two main questions: (a) To what extent is the cultural intelligence framework (CQ) and its elements utilized in the design and implementation of training programs in the context of enhancing cross-cultural effectiveness when interacting with First Peoples in Australia? and...

Business schools have been keen to polish their reputations by claiming that they are addressing the SDGs, as well as a host of other forms of virtue signalling which appear more like reputation management than serious engagement with the underlying issues. Setting aside the usefulness of the...

Against the backdrop of a renewed Russian energy geopolitics in natural gas and the imperative to decarbonize Europe's energy system, this chapter makes three central points. First, the 2022 energy crisis prompted the EU to recalibrate energy policy priorities, suggesting that the bloc may be...

Heating is a crucial dimension of the transition to a climate-neutral energy system, yet Germany's shift to zero-emission heating has been slow, particularly in phasing out fossil fuels and adopting renewable alternatives. Natural gas and oil remain dominant in decentralized heating systems. To...

This chapter examines the corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices of South Korea's chaebols—large family-owned conglomerates that have played a central role in the nation's economic development. Since the 1960s, chaebols such as Samsung, Hyundai, LG, and SK Group have dominated the...

Decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) refers to an organizational form powered by blockchain technology that enables decentralized governance through smart contracts and digital tokens. Unlike traditional hierarchical organizations, DAOs operate via community-driven decision-making, which...

In this chapter we distinguish between mysteries – fundamental questions related to values – and puzzles – stylized problems that lend themselves to a technical solution. Our argument is that entrepreneurship scholars examining poverty and entrepreneurship often seek to solve puzzles...

As many design and architecture professionals pursue their own ventures, acquiring entrepreneurial skills has become increasingly important. This chapter presents the structure, content, and outcomes of a short entrepreneurship module offered to students enrolled in one- to five-year degree...

The United Nations ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ presents a plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity. However, the promise of transformational change fails to engage with the development and social innovation potential of the ‘social and solidarity economy’ (SSE)....

This entry examines the historical development of intrapreneurial practices across three key waves, shaped by deregulation, digital transformation, and growing demands for agility and employee engagement. It details how tools like intrapreneurship programs, internal incubators, and hackathons...