In this chapter, we propose a transformative learning and teaching approach to achieve inclusive education. This approach is based on transformative learning theory, which takes into account learners’ contexts and experiences, and focuses on the purpose and goals of learning. The approach...

The digital transformation of urban governance now increasingly emphasizes citizen participation through online channels. At the same time, corporate involvement generates concerns about the control of urban governance, misuse of citizens’ data, and privatization of public goods. This chapter...

This chapter examines alternative scaling strategies for post-growth-oriented entrepreneurs, focusing on platform cooperatives as models for sustainable and community-centered growth. In response to global challenges such as climate change and social inequality, traditional growth paradigms are...

This chapter proposes three new approaches to modeling economic growth and employment. First, we develop a model where capacity utilization is determined by the difference between the population and capital stock. Second, we distinguish between natural unemployment and unemployment caused by...

Although most downsizing research highlights the negative implications of downsizing, this chapter provides an alternative view by investigating the positive outcomes of downsizing. We provide evidence from a time-separated field study that shows how downsizing social status (i.e., being either...

Does CEO turnover before or during bankruptcy proceedings increase a firm's chances for bankruptcy reemergence? Whereas scholars have emphasized that CEOs are critical to improving organizational performance and effectiveness, prior turnaround studies on CEO turnover have neglected the dynamics...

This study examines trends in circular economy (CE) adoption across 27 European nations from 2012 to 2021. Two key objectives are explored: the evolution of cross-country disparities in CE practices and the identification of clusters with similar CE adoption patterns. Our analysis reveals a...

The purpose of this chapter is to draw attention to the issue of control variables in non-experimental entrepreneurship research and to enhance the appropriate use of control variables in future entrepreneurship research. By drawing attention to the issue of control variables, their use, misuse,...

As global value systems grow increasingly diverse, interest in modus vivendi pluralism has resurged, offering a framework for navigating deep differences without enforcing uniformity. Yet critics raise concerns about whether such systems can preserve institutional stability when confronted with...

Nowadays, the issues of sustainable development are all around us. Everybody talks about sustainability in all aspects of our lives. It is becoming part of the agenda of the business world not only for small and medium-sized companies but also for large corporations. Environmental and social...