Integrating insights from the strategic goal literature and knowledge‐based view of firm, this article proposes that pursuit social economic goals by commercial firms affects their innovation performance through different knowledge sourcing activities. The goals, practices, 1257 Belgian are investigated. Results show both associated with use external information sources, but only inspires to engage in collaboration. No evidence is found an inherent conflict between goals. Instead, two types...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the characteristics intellectual capital (IC) in Mexican small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Due shift from traditional factors production knowledge-based economy, an understanding role IC has become crucial for SMEs develop a competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach This study takes depth look at three components IC: human, organizational, external capital. In order do so, quantitative on 445 was conducted based data collected...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the association between intellectual capital (IC) and resilience in torn societies while proposing an integrative framework. Due adversities faced by entrepreneurs such contexts, understanding role along with IC has become crucial for businesses succeed survive. Design/methodology/approach This study takes in-depth look at three components – human, organizational external their resilience. In order do so, a qualitative on 17 Iraqi micro, small...

Abstract In this article, we propose a framework for better understanding of the factors that can influence implementation sustainability management tools—that is, sustainable development policy and reporting—in small‐ medium‐sized enterprises. Using secondary data, studied 431 micro‐ to mid‐sized Canadian enterprises found stakeholder consultation plays central role in company tools. This reduces perception internal constraints, particularly regarding relevant knowledge‐gaps. study also...

<p>This paper combines the resource-based and dynamic capabilities views to examine intellectual capital in Mexican small medium enterprises (SMEs) its relation competitive advantage. Following an exploratory approach, this relies on face-to-face interviews with managers take in-depth look at three components of capital: human, organizational, relational capital. Further, a SME typology is proposed examined companies are categorized accordingly. Dynamic SMEs have instituted internal...

Purpose In the past years, several initiatives were implemented in South Africa to encourage entrepreneurship. this paper, we try answer question: what services African entrepreneurs want? order do so, offered by Enablis, a Canadian NGO whose purpose is entrepreneurship are analyzed.

International development projects that support entrepreneurship face a number of challenges, not least because they need to integrate different paradigms. Based on the case study Canadian non-governmental organisation in South Africa, this paper provides an exploratory assessment these challenges and highlights four major factors affect success such international projects: transposing northern business model south; developing local roots adapting context; balancing allocation resources...

While angel investment is a vital source of seed capital, evidence suggests that gendered ascriptions leave women at disadvantage in terms both the supply and demand for finance. With bulk research being skewed towards advanced economies, this paper investigates motivations implications behind woman-to-woman fund an Arab patriarchal context argues how it extending institutional space. Semi-structured interviews conducted with Lebanese investors show they are driven by responsibility to...

Governments are providing their citizens with more and electronic services. However, little is known about how e-government services appropriated in outlying regions. In this paper, we analyze the needs barriers to through lenses of managers these To end, an exploratory research undertaken four regions Quebec, Canada. The focus on adoption a bottom-up approach. We describe perceived by public parapublic organizations order offer solutions designed for general, when designing online services,...

The authors explore the question of model transferability from North to South through a case study Canadian non-governmental organization (NGO) which supports entrepreneurs in Africa. analysis shows that transfer an entrepreneurial support developed has significant limitations because country specificities. It becomes apparent adaptations are necessary ensure adequacy particular context targeted country. Success factors and adaptation strategies were identified based on transferability....

This study focused on lessons learned from the Physical Education Curriculum under reign of Islamic State Iraq and Syria (ISIS). We conducted an unprecedented analysis ISIS primary school physical education curriculum. The research objective describing analyzing context intentions document as well its content (didactic, pedagogy, learning assessment, among others). also analyzed general scientific quality curriculum targeting fitness preparation by instructor in charge youth. In addition,...

This teaching case addresses the strategic choices of social entrepreneurs, Mie and Ingvild, who founded ViaVia café in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In their daily management , Ingvild put respect for local culture ideals above short-term profit. They offered good working conditions staff with opportunities to learn grow, which resulted a loyal group employees felt sense ownership ViaVia. Furthermore, organization was involved multitude social, cultural, environmental humanitarian projects. As...

In the wake of Beirut blast, we use Lebanon as an empirical context to examine how a group scholar-activists organized support ongoing collective action in creeping crisis. Using lens resourcing theory, provide process model agency fractal and embodied form critical action, augmented transformed by reflection, healing striving. We make four contributions. First, demonstrate why organizational scholarship needs attend increasing relevance crises approach understanding both lived experience...

Is Microcredit Changing Women's Role? An Exploratory Study from Rural Burundi Natalia Varela (Ph.D), Alain Daou Réjean Tessier Pablo Muñoz (D.Psy), Pedro Guerra Serrano (M.Sc) Abstract Although microcredit programs are used in many developing countries, the evidence on effects of women, documented several studies, is still contradictory. One example this lack congruence impact domestic violence. Several studies show that financial empowerment women a risk factor for violence while others...

Governments are providing their citizens with more and electronic services. Relatively little, however, is known about how these services appropriated by in outlying regions. In this paper, we analyze the factors that influence such appropriation order to improve relationship between regions e-government service providers. We focus on adoption of online through an innovative "bottom-up" approach. This paper goes beyond usual limiting builds upon Unified Theory Acceptance Use Technology....

This study focused on what lessons can be learned from the Physical Education Curriculum under reign of Islamic State Iraq and Syria (ISIS)? We conducted an unprecedented analysis ISIS primary school physical education curriculum. The research objective describing analyzing context philosophy document as well its content (calligraphy, didactic, pedagogy, learning assessment, among others). also analyzed general scientific quality curriculum targeting fitness preparation by instructor in...