This chapter focuses on the concepts of individualism and collectivism that occur within the employment relationship, and how their dominance has changed over time. The chapter provides definitions of both concepts and steps through a series of developments. The chapter denotes the shift from...

As stated in the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) and 169 objectives for the Millennium Development Goals, the SDGs aim to alleviate poverty, safeguard the environment, and improve global peace. These goals stress economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability that can...

In this chapter, we discuss the important issue of how to introduce accounting as an academic focus, with a particular concern to express our interest in a critical interpretive lens. We consider key issues of course/pedagogical design and the breadth of support for a critical approach, discuss...

This chapter examines the evolution of maintenance practices in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), highlighting the shift from traditional reactive approaches to digital maintenance strategies. It explores how organizations leverage advanced technologies, including the...

Joseph Schumpeter, one of the great economists of the 20th century, created and defined innovation as an important economic force. Schumpeter lived during a time of great upheaval: the collapse of empires, the rise of totalitarianism, nationalism, and several economic depressions. In addition,...

This chapter seeks to understand how learning takes place within entrepreneurial communities. Based on a case study and an abductive analysis, it reiterates the inherently collaborative nature of such experiential learning that relies on mechanisms such as coactive vicarious learning for...

This case study is based on a real project in a public health care organization (REORG) in North America. It follows Natalia's journey to implement a project management office in REORG by carefully managing the internal stakeholders. Natalia's story is an excellent example for exploring...

Vocational and apprenticeship training programs are often viewed as a panacea for all economic and social problems plaguing the youth in low- and middle-income countries. Given the increase in the number of experimental evaluations since McKenzie (2017) and Blattman and Ralston (2015), we...

If aquaculture-based salmon production continues to expand further, it is necessary to find solutions to serious environmental problems. This can only be done within a circular production setup where sustainability precautions are taken. This chapter presents one possible solution to the...

Family firms (FF) seek help from external advisors to address issues such as succession, conflict, and governance. This unique type of advisory service is essentially multidisciplinary, integrating knowledge and expertise from various fields such as psychology, business, and law. In response to...