In 2023, knowledge exchange is high on the government’s agenda for universities. For government, university contribution was seen to be initially drawn from purely ‘technology transfer’ - with emphasis on economic growth through scientific discovery, spinouts and venture creation....

Abstract Purpose : ESG indices serve as vital tools for investors to measure a company’s sustainability performance, reflecting its economic, environmental, and social standings. However, integrating ESG faces numerous constraints, particularly in emerging economies. This study aims to...

Abstract The contemporary dialog surrounding social and environmental crises has strengthened the call for a reconsideration of the capitalist economic system, prompting a reimagining of businesses’ societal roles. This chapter explores the shifting terrain of corporate purpose as a driving...

Creative potential is an enormously important topic, but in terms of assessment, may be the most difficult. Creative potential is by definition latent. It is not expressed, so objective assessment is challenging. Assessment efforts must rely on indicators and inference. For these reasons, this...

Abstract Natural disasters represent an increasing threat to businesses, putting at risk their continuity in light of sustainable performance conditions. The present chapter explores the role of organizational resilience and of human capital in manufacturing companies hit by a natural disaster,...

The chapter explores the historical development of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Australia, dividing it into two periods: pre- and post-2000. It also examines regulatory and institutional frameworks supporting PPPs. Challenges and debates surrounding PPPs, particularly in terms of public...

Abstract Adapting to external and internal transformations is a difficult task that managers and scholars must face while attempting to keep their organisations alive and well-established. This chapter explores the various decision-making tools that can assist practitioners and scholars to...

Excited about landing a job as a “knowledge worker”, you might find yourself in another part of the university, in a beautiful office, on an important committee, with a problem in need of a solution, and some level of control over a budget … and you may ask yourself, “how did I get...