A holistic approach to R&D products' evaluation for commercialization under open innovations is developed. The approach is tested on the example of the device of the interferometric determination of the refractive index of crystalline materials in the optical range. The proposed approach will...

This paper investigates how marketing mix strategies' design affects customer value creation. The paper presents the results of empirical research conducted through a questionnaire that aims to show and determine which elements are key in choosing a bank, the extent to which branches and digital...

In today's global economy and across various types of organizations, human capital is a fundamental resource that determines their existence and development. This is particularly important in the context of ongoing climate-technological transformation processes based on innovative solutions. The...

Introduction -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 - Non-Representational Thought, Ethics and Aesthetics -- Chapter 3 – Organizational Artefacts -- Chapter 4 – The Case for Organization Design as a Non-Unitary Construct -- Chapter 5 - Foundations of Holistic Organization Design -- Chapter 6 - The...

Many people suffered a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many low-income renters became unable to pay rent to their landlords. Tenants without the ability to pay rent feared and faced eviction, and many were unaware of the legal eviction process or protections offered by federal,...

The SearchEngine is an open source project providing an integrated framework for diverse matching activities, especially the linkage of large scale firm data by fuzzy criteria like company names and addresses. At its core, it utilizes an efficient candidate retrieval mechanism implementing a...

The SearchEngine is an open source project providing an integrated framework for diverse matching activities, especially the linkage of large scale firm data by fuzzy criteria like company names and addresses. At its core, it utilizes an efficient candidate retrieval mechanism implementing a...

Though mergers and acquisitions comprise a significant share of aggregate economic activity in the US, researchers disagree on the effect and importance of M&A determinants. Such disagreement stems from adherence to disparate theoretical models that preclude the use of significant explanatory...

This paper investigates how marketing mix strategies' design affects customer value creation. The paper presents the results of empirical research conducted through a questionnaire that aims to show and determine which elements are key in choosing a bank, the extent to which branches and digital...

A holistic approach to R&D products' evaluation for commercialization under open innovations is developed. The approach is tested on the example of the device of the interferometric determination of the refractive index of crystalline materials in the optical range. The proposed approach will...

In many economies, there is a fragmented and uncoordinated approach across the multifarious government bodies responsible for tackling undeclared work and a limited involvement of social partners, as well as an incomplete range of policy measures used. To resolve this, a holistic integrated...

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, people’s working lifestyles around the world are affected by lockdown and working from home. Most of the public and private sectors then need to deal with this crisis which causes impacts on humans in various dimensions and brings about new behaviors in a human...

The twelfth meeting in plenary of the European Platform tackling undeclared work (henceforth “the Platform”) was held in Bratislava on 23-24 March 2022 as a hybrid meeting both onsite as well as online. The first day of this meeting was a thematic day dedicated to the topic of...

Using an organization design lens, we explore how key characteristics of both task systems and their associated resources may benefit firms. We unpack task system interdependencies by studying the interaction of decentralization and complexity, examining resource fungibility and resource slack,...

In an article published in 1995, Paul Shrivastava coined the notion of an ecocentric management paradigm. The ecocentric paradigm provided an integrated and holistic view of the organization at peace with the natural environment. This paper updates the idea of ecocentricity and enriches it with...

Making decisions is a key task for leaders and managers. Senior leaders are currently exposed to increasing amounts of data which they must process quickly in our current dynamic world. Complex factors in the business world are not always best approached through an analytical framework. Using...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) becomes one of the prerequisites for success of contemporary organizations aimed at humankind’s survival by sustainable development. As SR behavior can generate significant benefits, more and more organizations are developing SR strategic plans and...

As Generation Z transitions into adulthood, communication, technology, commerce, education, politics, health, travel, and work have become increasingly globalized. But, most studies about Generation Z have been conducted independently by researchers in various countries regarding their specific...

Countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have economies that are categorised as capital deficit, whereas economies with abundant capital - such as those in Western Europe and North America - have lost little value in comparison during the global pandemic and other economic...

Chapter 1: Communities and Impact of a Regional Business School - Locating the Discussion, Bob MacKenzie and Rob Warwick -- Chapter 2: Situating A Small University at the Heart of a Regional Economy - 10 Years on From the Witty Review, David Cooper -- Chapter 3: Size Matters - Research in a...

"Financial well-being comes when we can meet current and future financial obligations, are able to absorb financial setbacks, and keep driving toward financial goals. This life well-being is at the center of the third generation of behaviorial finance, and at the center of this book. It broadens...

"This book is an endeavor to bridge the gap between the traditional practices of leadership and the cutting-edge advancements brought about by AI. This book is not just for tech-savvy leaders or those familiar with AI, but for anyone responsible for leading teams, projects, or companies in our...

At the Plenary meeting on 25 October 2019, the Platform decided to set up a working group on 'Holistic approaches to tackling undeclared work and developing national strategies'.The specific focus for this working group – as per activity 5 of the Platform's work programme 2019-2020 – is as...

The low volatility factor in conjunction with the style factors Quality, Value and Momentum, has empirically proven to be able to moderate market risks and improve a portfolio’s overall risk-return profile. By integrating ESG into such a factor portfolio, future risks may be mitigated. We...

The paper presents a revision of the contemporary reductionistic demand theory, replacing the studying object, i.e. an individual, with a fuzzy collection of market buyers, regarded as a “statistical ensemble of consumers”. The new holistic market demand theory formally retains the...

Horizontal collaboration between companies has been recognized as beneficial, although implementing horizontal collaboration has proven to be challenging. In this paper, we zoom in on the largest challenges and present a holistic approach to foster horizontal collaboration. Specifically, we...

Through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the international community has recognized the need for an approach to development that considers the interdependence of human and natural systems. Single-sector approaches to development challenges are insufficient to produce sustainable...

Through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the international community has recognized the need for an approach to development that considers the interdependence of human and natural systems. Single-sector approaches to development challenges are insufficient to produce sustainable...