Abstract Manuscript Type Empirical Research Question/Issue This study examines the direct effect of family ownership on innovation in emerging markets by using data from I ndian family‐controlled publicly listed firms as its sample. In particular, we (1) effects and (2) influences business group affiliation these firms. Findings/Insights Using an unbalanced panel 395 B ombay S tock E xchange ( BSE ) during years 2001 2008, found that impact productivity is positive (after controlling for...

In this article the authors first highlight major challenges that higher education institutions (HEIs) are facing during Covid-19 pandemic. They then consider HEIs should expect in post-Covid period. practice, keen to maintain their core activities pandemic and context examine how can continue efficiently by addressing issues related potential socio-psychological damage stakeholders education. To answer question, they recommend application of an all-inclusive resilience model at beginning...

In this paper we conceptually identify the gap in literature about lack of business's awareness non -financial activities, especially biodiversity, which can be responsible for crisis like Covid-19 adversely affect global economy. We recommend approaches to existing business how enhance quality reporting by considering non-human element and making it more comprehensive stakeholders. adopt Actor Network Theory (ANT) Natural Inventory Model support our argument that nature consists both human...

This paper contributes to biodiversity and species extinction literature by examining the relationship between corporate accountability in terms of protection factors affecting such from forward-thinking companies. We use triangulation theories, namely deep ecology, legitimacy, we introduce a new perspective stakeholder theory that considers as 'stakeholder'. Using Poisson pseudo-maximum likelihood (PPML) regression, examine sample 200 Fortune Global companies over 3 years. Our results...

Purpose This paper focuses exclusively on the drivers and consequences of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) adoption in sustainability reports with a particular focus corporate social responsibility (CSR) mechanisms. Design/methodology/approach The sample includes 63 countries 4,625 unique firms these 29,054 firm-year observations between 2002 2019. empirical methodology is logistic linear regression analyses country year fixed effects. Findings findings show that CSR committees executive...

Purpose The authors explore the behaviour and perspectives of SMEs' owners towards a greener economy its implications for net zero carbon emissions target. Design/methodology/approach draw on mirroring concept 26 semi-structured interviews with managers to provide insights misalignment between actions perceptions technical architecture (and requirements) achieving in UK. Findings find that SMEs lack trust are sceptical about government's agenda. also understanding perceived benefits, supply...

ABSTRACT This research examines how climate claims by companies from the United Kingdom have changed over years, especially when they became certain about mandate of Taskforce on Climate‐related Financial Disclosure (TCFD). We use text data FTSE 100 for eight consecutive starting 2016, and apply robust ClimateBERT algorithm to analyse company statements related claims, where claim take care in their business operations. Our findings show that total number corporate made has substantially...

This paper examines the impact of global financial crisis on banking sector in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, as well main determinants profitability both domestic foreign banks. The empirical findings suggest that during former outperformed latter region. As for profitability, size does not appear to play a role, whilst liquidity ratio net interest revenues seem have negative positive effect respectively; GDP has case

Abstract Following the systematic review and bibliometric analysis of current literature, this paper attempts to investigate whether wealth generated through cryptocurrency trading can assist in attaining United Nations' (UN) sustainable development goal (SDG) 7, affordable clean energy UN SDG 13 related climate action. The critical literature indicates a growing interest cryptocurrency, UN's SDGs negative effect that crypto mining has on use enormous energy. However, there is clear gap...

Abstract In this study, we examine how sectors of the National Stock Exchange from India respond to uncertainties introduced by COVID-19 pandemic. By examining synchronization between sector-specific and overall market index (NIFTY 50) reaction COVID-19, contribute inconclusive ongoing academic literature regarding impact on stock market, especially in context persistence an emerging market. To analyze sectoral indices, apply multifractal detrended fluctuation analysis (MFDFA). We use...

We analyze the diffusion and integration of external knowledge by distinguishing between depth breadth technological in combination with type partner channel exchange. Using a latent variable structural equation model sample 202 US biotechnology firms 1990 2009, we investigate extent to which mergers acquisitions different partners contribute focal firm's base. Our analysis also addresses potential endogeneity issues shows that related mainly increase knowledge, while unrelated develop knowledge.

The Autumn 2022 COP27 Conference of the Parties United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change demonstrated that need for a clear research and policy agenda to assist financing early stage Cleantech green SMEs innovation practice adoption has never been greater.Green, cleantech innovators hold important keys unlocking vital globally game changing technologies can scale-up mitigate climate change humanity's wider environmental damage ensure planetary sustainability.The paper provides...

Abstract We examine the effect of climate change risks (CCR) on firms' decision engaging in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) M&A performance. In this study we use responses by firms ‘ change‐related opportunities ’ Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) survey 1372 deals US listed during 2010–2020. Consistent with risk vulnerability theory, our evidence indicates that higher CCR have a lower probability M&As. After controlling for possible endogeneity, results also indicate if acquirers...

Tax evasion is a major issue for authorities worldwide. Understanding the factors that influence individuals' intrinsic motivation to pay taxes, known as their tax morale, important improving compliance. This study investigated gender differences in judging context of cryptocurrency trading. Specifically, survey explored whether different moral foundations, financial literacies, and political orientations among females vs. males might explain potential evasion. In an online survey, 243 U.S....

Abstract This paper examines the impact of recent global financial crisis on cost debt capital (syndicated loans) in a leading emerging market, namely China, using difference‐in‐differences approach. Before crisis, China adopted banking reforms allowing entry foreign banks and more domestic participation syndicated loan market. As result, during volume loans grew steadily, contrast to other countries. In addition, amount decreased average maturity increased compared with pre‐crisis period....

In this paper we conceptually identify the gap in literature about lack of business's awareness non -financial activities, especially biodiversity, which can be responsible for crisis like COVID-19 adversely affect global economy. We recommend approaches to existing business how enhance quality reporting by considering non-human element and making it more comprehensive stakeholders. adopt Actor Network Theory (ANT) Natural Inventory Model support our argument that nature consists both human...

In this article, the authors find that, during financial crises, wage gap between female and male accounting professionals declines gender inequality in higher education is affected. addition, less support lower wages for disabled demotivate students education. Because of budget cuts universities limit their to women disabled. The consider 104 from database United Kingdom’s Higher Education Statistics Agency 2005–2011. Their theoretical empirical findings establish that there was a growth...