Thomas Alva Edison, John von Neumann, and Claude Shannon rank among the most significant American innovators of the early 20th century. Common principles recur in the stories of these legendary figures: each was a generalist, diligently and selflessly devoted to actualizing their visionary...

This chapter explores the unique case of Kantipur Temple House, a family-run boutique eco-hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, founded in 1998 by Bharat Basnet. Focusing on sustainability and cultural richness, the chapter delves into the hotel's eco-friendly practices, including solar power, rainwater...

Entrepreneurship education as a means of building entrepreneurial competencies is broadly agreed upon, and this chapter seeks to explore entrepreneurial learning in the context of higher education in Ireland. It will explore the role of assessment as part of the entrepreneurial learning...

As questions related to sustainability become an increasingly integral part of financing-related costs and conditions, as well as the evaluation of future threats and opportunities, companies must assess the type of activity and industry on which to build their business. Inherently, these...

This entry focuses on business-to-business (B2B) platforms that connect organizations using information and communication technologies. These platforms have revolutionized how businesses interact, transact and innovate, facilitating value creation and capture. Drawing on previous research and...

This exercise is designed to stimulate lateral thinking, which uses a non-obvious approach or method of reasoning to solve a problem. It is in stark contrast to the traditional step-by-step logic we are most comfortable and familiar with. The exercise asks the learner to consider the impact of...

Chapter 18 provides concluding comments on the book, linking the methodological considerations and experiences of the authors at different stages of their careers to the initial intentions of the book to consider some of the ideas that underpin methodology (and its relationship with the other...

This chapter focuses on the corporate governance issues specific to Chinese family businesses, primarily due to the intersection of family and firm interests. The discussion begins by exploring the historical evolution of Chinese family businesses and their prominent role in the Chinese economy....

The chapter commences with a definition of corporatism, tripartism and social partnership. Corporatism refers to a socio-economic and political ideology that underpins a system of interest representation in which the social partners – that is, organised business, organised labour and the...

This chapter investigates the evolution of responsible marketing through the lens of stewardship theory and its impact on modern marketing strategies and business practices. It highlights how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) influence companies to align their marketing with global...