Entrepreneurial activity within established organizations—through corporate entrepreneurship (CE) and intrapreneurship—has become central to how firms innovate, adapt, and engage employees. No longer fringe experiments, these practices increasingly shape strategy, culture, and purpose. This...

This introductory chapter sets the stage for the Handbook 's exploration of entrepreneurship at the base of the pyramid (BoP), a field that has evolved significantly since its emergence over two decades ago. We outline the unique characteristics of BoP entrepreneurship, including the profile of...

It is 2025, and the Management Learning journal celebrated its 50-year anniversary five years ago. In those 55 years, management education has changed somewhat, and although there are global beacons of innovation in the field which we share through this Elgar Companion , its editors are united...

Six mid-sized cities in the US give us examples of how this category of city has been able to reconstitute itself as a consequence of a deterioration in its competitive standing among other cities. Some have followed an imagined course of development while others have declared themselves to be a...

This chapter introduces the reciprocal relationship between higher education institutions (HEIs) and organisational and management theories, tracing the field's evolution from foundational concepts such as resource dependence and institutional logics to contemporary concerns with resilience,...

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is central to sustainable development, yet its success hinges as much on social acceptance as on technological and economic feasibility. While renewable energy sources offer environmental and long-term economic benefits, their implementation...

The European gas market has suffered a fundamental transformation following Russia's war in Ukraine and the consequent end of the EU–Russia energy bridge. This chapter's focus is on European energy security features and challenges. The chapter analyzes the transformation of European gas...

The opening chapter (Part I) of How to Organise Inclusive Conferences and Workshops establishes the pivotal role of attending events for academics and other professionals in shaping careers and knowledge exchange, while identifying structural and cultural barriers that hinder access for diverse...

This introductory chapter examines the critical intersection between International Business (IB) and the United Nations (UN’s) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), presenting a comprehensive overview of how multinational enterprises (MNEs) engage with global sustainability challenges. Drawing...

This introduction to the The New Role of the State for Transformative Innovation: An International Research Handbook outlines the conceptual and normative foundations for rethinking the role of the state in the context of innovation-driven societal transformation. It positions the discussion...