The characteristics of the ‘ideal’ team are a subject of ongoing debate and inquiry for both academia and practitioners, particularly for interventions where imagination is required to address future uncertainties. Who should be invited to strategy and scenario planning workshops is of...

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of brand communities on the co-creation processes of innovations and subsequently on brand trust and customer loyalty. Brands from the 2021 ranking of the world's most innovative companies by the Boston Consulting Group were...

Blockchain, a transformative force in business, is gaining recognition for its potential impact on Human Resources (HR). This study assesses the awareness of over 100 HR-related professionals regarding blockchain's value in enhancing HR efficiency, reducing costs, and integrating it into various...

In the complex world of micro-institutions, hybrid organizations deserve special attention because of their rich, multiple, and adaptable configurations that allow them to play a key role in modern market economies. Mainly characterized by the pooling of decision rights as well as some property...

Developing countries engage MNCs to achieve economic growth and social sustainability. However, some MNCs export unethical practices such as environmental degradation, pollution, and demotivating working environments among others which exacerbate poverty and inequality. The main objective of...

This chapter presents an overview of the literature on the financing of scaling and high-growth firms. Our goal is not to be exhaustive but to selectively highlight key themes within the literature. First, the chapter discusses the relationship between access to finance and firm growth. Second,...

This chapter proposes a practice approach for inquiring into entrepreneurship and small-scale venturing and, within that view, presents and illustrates different ways of conducting interactive research.

Over the past 30 years, researchers have developed a strong, active, and expanding body of work on what social capital is, how it functions, and its positive impact on individuals and communities. The field has advanced and now, important findings on its role in economic development are being...

The gig economy, initially perceived as beneficial for workers, is found to enhance resilience and job-crafting skills, with gig workers displaying proactive behaviours and finding meaning in their work. However, studies suggest potential drawbacks, such as limited development opportunities and...

This chapter argues that the values and institutions of participatory and deliberative democracy are essential to addressing societal precarity. The first section briefly describes the current problem of societal precarity owing to the erosion of community solidarity, increasing socio-political...