It is no surprise that research on digital transformation (DT) has raised vast interest among academics in recent decades. Countries, cities, industries, companies, and people all face the same challenge of adapting to a world. The aim paper twofold. First, map thematic evolution DT areas business management, because existing these date been limited certain domains. To achieve this, articles were identified reviewed published Chartered Association Business Schools' (ABS) ≥ 2-star journals....

What's mine is yours . An increasing number of people are participating in sharing and exchanging information, knowledge, data goods. As research addressing the so‐called ‘sharing economy’ still its infancy, this article aims to shed light on it. To do this, a qualitative approach comprising guided interviews with 14 companies from Germany, Austria Switzerland provides detailed insights into different aspects economy phenomenon. Our results make direct contribution research, especially...

The Covid‐19 crisis has hit SMEs particularly hard. Numerous business models (BM) have been limited or rendered downright impossible due to decreased social contact. can respond this exogenous via temporary model innovation (BMI). This empirical study investigates these BMs using a multiple case approach based on five in Austria, Germany, and Liechtenstein who within short period of time applied their core competencies networks integrate new BMs, which were some cases very different from...

This conceptual paper aims to identify, present, and analyze potential knowledge risks organizations might face. With the growing complexity of organizational environments plethora new emerging, this critical but under-researched field management (KM) deserves closer attention. The study is based on a analysis extant literature devoted risks, discusses outcomes these proposes concept map risks. shows number should be aware of. Knowledge can assigned three categories: human, technological...

Purpose An ignorance of knowledge attrition caused by employee exits is considered as careless and can lead to considerable consequences regarding both a firm's financial capital intellectual capital, or in other words an the danger loss associated with missing improper succession planning. The purpose this study gain better understanding how medium‐sized firm copes due exit long‐term absence. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained through semi‐structured interviews 14 organization...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review extant literature identify models intended measure/classify intellectual capital (IC) establish the current body knowledge that has been built since by Marr et al. (2004). Design/methodology/approach study consists a systematic peer-reviewed articles on IC classification. was conducted for period 2004-2014 in order reach aim. To ensure all major are included, important works developed prior 2004 were captured as well. Findings resulted 83...

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread worldwide in a short period and developed into one of the biggest public health issues last decade. actions initiated by governments to minimize person-to-person contact have also severely affected professional football clubs (PFCs) season 2019/20. Given role Europe, gained massive political attention during COVID-19 crisis. Based on an exploratory multiple case study approach involving PFCs from five European leagues, this investigates responses...

Since the connection between business sustainability and knowledge risks has not been established in literature so far, this paper provides a conceptual framework to demonstrate possible impact of various on offers potential ways manage overcome these risks. The aim is address two main questions: What are effects three dimensions organizations? How can organizations cope with become truly sustainable? Taking insights from both theories management sustainability, it proposes research agenda...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effect knowledge risk management (KRM) on organizational sustainability and role innovativeness agility in relationship. Design/methodology/approach presents results a quantitative survey performed among 179 professionals from knowledge-intensive organizations dealing with risks their organizations. Data included are both private public located all over world were collected through an online survey. Findings have confirmed that positively...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to structure existing research on knowledge management (KM) in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offer a comprehensive overview strands topics KM SMEs determine their evolution over time. Design/methodology/approach paper, which considered follow-up literature review, based systematic review that covers 180 scientific papers were published since the by Durst Edvardsson 2012 covered 36 papers. Findings findings those aforementioned are brought...

The purpose of our paper is to review extant research identify what we know about the benefits knowledge management for small and medium-sized enterprises. following questions were formulated according this aim: 1) What kind studies have been conducted that focus on KM within SMEs? 2) main findings studies? We propose an approach literature in order understand SMEs; a poorly understood area stud y date. few identified highlight employee development, innovation, customer satisfaction...

Despite the growing body of literature concentrating on service innovation, empirical research focusing measuring its impact, mainly at firm-level, remains scarce. Adopting perspective that ability to monitor innovation process and assess impact is a pre-condition properly manage it, we conduct review recent studies measurement ascertain our current knowledge. We restrict period covering 2006 2014, as previous has been extensively covered by Adams, Bessant, Phelps (2006) concentrate...

The purpose of our paper is to examine how a medium‐sized enterprise characterised by slow executive turnover might identify and manage its critical knowledge. main interest in the management's handling potential danger knowledge loss due or long‐term absence. A qualitative research approach adopted through semi‐structured interviews with seven members top middle management German operating printing sector. Our findings contribute literature on SMEs provide fresh insights into attrition. map...

Smart City initiatives are considered a vehicle for achieving sustainable development of urban growth. This paper explores the conditions and factors that affect innovation in Cities from an entrepreneurial vantage point. Data was obtained through series interviews with German entrepreneurs active Cities. Beyond examining importance set originate extant literature, our findings suggest believe need clear vision to drive their growth government has key role play bringing necessary resources...

Abstract The purpose of knowledge management is innovation. However, this study proposes that the existence in knowledge‐worker's work environment can nurture overall satisfaction worker. As ultimate innovation performance, therefore, worker as an outcome should be greater performance. Consequently, to test mediating role between and collected data from 306 workers (engineers managers) software houses Pakistan. SmartPLS 3 Version 2.7 uses PLS‐SEM (Partial Least Square‐Structural Equation...

COVID-19 has hit us all unexpectedly. Nevertheless, this pandemic requires decisive actions. Taking as a starting point, empirical study investigates how small companies from Estonia have been coping with so far. The article contributes to the of crisis management in general and firms by providing Quick, Adapt, Mobilized framework, which shows within short period time adapt new situation initiate both reactive proactive responses mobilize old capacities increase chance emerging successfully...

In the domain of transport logistics, digitalization technologies are recognized as a high priority, demanded by stakeholders such legislators, customers, and partners. Concurrently, industry contends with escalating challenges, including persistent cost pressures emergent crises pandemics geographical conflicts. To adress these multifaceted logistics sector seeks solutions through adoption technologies. Nevertheless, widespread implementation technologies, often associated substantial...

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and discuss possible solutions integrate the concepts smart city (SC) intellectual capital management, especially referring structural capital. On basis this, authors propose a theoretical framework that highlights relevance for strategic operational planning smarter cities. Design/methodology/approach Using neuropsychological analogy, assume development SCs corresponds sensorial or even nervous system cities based on their capital,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the antecedents entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and also apply values-attitudes-behavior framework in context behavior. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach used test hypothesis. employs empirical survey data partial least squares path modeling analyses. Findings analyses reveal that owner-manager's intrinsic work values are strongest drivers innovative proactive behaviors, but other related EO. Furthermore, growth-oriented...

The paper aims to identify, describe and analyse knowledge risks organisations might face based on this, proposes a taxonomy of risks. To achieve this goal, literature review was conducted. After the analysis existing material, it possible divide into two categories: internal (originating from inside organisation) external outside organisation). Some presented appear have an incidental character (e.g., spillover, leakage or waste), while others are continued nature attrition connected with...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a structured literature review on knowledge management (KM) and KM strategy in environmental sustainability practices logistics service providers. highlights the nature scope existing research identifies areas for future research. Design/methodology/approach study consists systematic regarding sustainable logistics. In all, 38 refereed papers formed basis analysis. This methodology allows minimization researcher bias maximization reliability...