How does COVID-19 pandemic affect entrepreneur anxiety? The role of threat perception and performance pressure DOI Creative Commons
Yunjian Li, Chen Hong-chuan,

Chunzhen Liu

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Oct. 19, 2022

The entrepreneurial firms may be more vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, and entrepreneurs of are also threatened by revenues decline business failure, which vehemently affect their well-being. mental health entrepreneur decides whether can make right decision, is related healthy development firms. Based on event system theory cognitive appraisal theory, this paper aims explore effect pandemic anxiety, threat perception performance pressure introduced investigate mediating mechanism boundary effect. Using simple random sampling obtain questionnaire survey data, 168 have participated in empirical study, research results as follows. First, significantly positively affects anxiety. Second, plays a role between means enhance external entrepreneurs, then Third, positive anxiety strengthened pressure, while weakened pressure. above findings helpful other critical crisis events entrepreneurs’ from new perspective filling gaps Besides, study broadens applied range fields situations research, enriches outputs. Furthermore, will help provide theoretical analysis insight for how psychology, further deepen researchers understand under providing inspirations reducing What’s more, finds that individual appraisal, future should take influential into consideration process exploring “external stimulus--cognitive appraisal--emotional response,” expanding model proposed

Language: Английский

Unlocking the recipe for organizational resilience: A review and future research directions DOI
Wenjia Su, Sebastian Junge

European Management Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41(6), P. 1086 - 1105

Published: March 20, 2023

Language: Английский

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Startups and circular economy strategies: Profile differences, barriers and enablers DOI Creative Commons
Wim Van Opstal, Lize Borms

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 396, P. 136510 - 136510

Published: Feb. 18, 2023

Circular economy practices contribute to achieving sustainability and alleviating the consequences of value chain disruptions surging prices energy raw materials. While startups are increasingly recognized as a powerful engine for innovation processes needed support this transition, empirical studies on selection implementation circular strategies among remains scarce. In paper, we report findings from first academic survey (N = 165) that allows multivariate statistical analyses, considering both personal company characteristics, perspectives entrepreneurs involved. This includes with varying degrees levels set 10 at different startup lifecycle stages. Our results suggest younger tend focus inner circle strategies, while older rather engage in outer or no all. Female found be less inclined combine multiple business-to-business business-to-government market segments frontrunners business models. mostly acknowledge circularity comparative advantage, migrant background seem more optimistic start profitable business. there is such thing 'the' startup, so recommend policy makers develop tailor-made solutions implementing strategies.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Sustainability Measurement: Which ESG Metrics Will Survive COVID-19? DOI Creative Commons
Jill Atkins, F Doni, Andrea Gasperini

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Journal of Business Ethics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 185(3), P. 629 - 646

Published: Aug. 4, 2022

Abstract This paper aims to investigate the current state of play on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) integration check validity metrics system by assessing if it will survive COVID-19 crisis. By adopting a qualitative research approach through semi-structured anonymous interviews with 14 senior managers six European listed companies we use framework mechanisms reactivity effectiveness ESG measures in times COVID-19. interpreting practitioners’ points view lens sociological Espeland Sauder (Am J Sociol 113:1–40, 2007) our findings show different COVID-19, i.e., active passive conformity resistance. We also identified main Corporate Responsibility (CSR) institutional factors that affect managers’ reactivity. An extensive re-formulation is required light crisis, given accountability transparency are strongly linked quantitative which can critical role financial investors’ engagement. Particularly, strict distinction between “E”, “S” “G” issues should be abandoned claiming holistic re-design sustainability considering increasing relevance dimension time study provides valuable contribution existing literature measurement within link crisis highlighting new corporate needs system.

Language: Английский

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Learn to survive crises: The role of firm resilience, innovation capabilities and environmental dynamism DOI Creative Commons
Yuliia Kyrdoda, Marco Balzano, Giacomo Marzi

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Technology in Society, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 74, P. 102285 - 102285

Published: May 29, 2023

Exogenous crises, while disruptive, may also present learning opportunities that could affect a firm's viability and performance. In this study, we examine how exogenous crises can constitute assess their impact on firm survival. particular, investigate the role of in response to resilience, innovation capabilities, environmental dynamism influence relationship. Drawing from crisis management organisational literature, propose these factors bolster connection between To test our hypotheses, conduct nuanced analysis using both regression Fuzzy Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) data 249 Italian manufacturing Small Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This approach allows us simultaneously relationship Our findings offer theoretical practical insights into They highlight importance embracing situations suggest firms deal with be an opportunity fine-tune internal processes thrive long run.

Language: Английский

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Navigating through entrepreneurial skills, competencies and capabilities: a systematic literature review and the development of the entrepreneurial ability model DOI
Selene Pennetta, Francesco Anglani, Shane Mathews

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Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(4), P. 1144 - 1182

Published: March 2, 2023

Purpose This study aims to define, classify and interconnect the wide range of known entrepreneurial abilities with terms such as skills, capabilities competencies, which have been used inconsistently within field. Design/methodology/approach investigation is based on a systematic literature review strengthened by meta-analysis equipped bibliometric assist generation outcomes quantitative investigation. Findings proposes an evolving ability model interconnects genetic acquired skill types, competencies Entrepreneurial Skills Map essential operate in 21st century. Research limitations/implications The proposed specific Practical implications supports universities government agencies for development educational programs prepare current future entrepreneurs match changes new environment that has emerged COVID-19 pandemic. Originality/value research contributes entrepreneurship domain shedding light inconsistent use non-standardised terminologies providing updated skills map guide scholars frame post-COVID era more clarity.

Language: Английский

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The working future: An analysis of skills needed by circular startups DOI Creative Commons
Lize Borms, Wim Van Opstal, Jan Brusselaers

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Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 409, P. 137261 - 137261

Published: April 21, 2023

Aside from potential environmental benefits, the implementation of circular economy principles in businesses can have merits for labour market. The current unemployment several regions Europe and qualitative mismatch between supply demand could be countered by reskilling force to adjust one another increased reuse, repair, or recycling, among others. This study uses interviews increase focus research question survey data perform an ordered probit regression analysis sketch future landscape startups' skills Flanders (Belgium), analyse relationship strategies different types skills. results show that design lower material use increases need transport logistics skills, digitalisation R&D IT recuperation waste requires technical knowledge. Furthermore, gender, age, experience entrepreneur influence needed paper probed policy recommendations uptake research. most asked measures respondents are innovation collaboration support (subsidies), fiscal goods services, public procurement services. is relevance stakeholders, such as startup ecosystems, sector organisations, makers market policy, educational institutions.

Language: Английский

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Developing entrepreneurial resilience from uncertainty as usual: a learning theory approach on readiness, response and opportunity DOI
Endrit Kromidha, Nia Kurniati Bachtiar

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(4), P. 1001 - 1022

Published: Jan. 30, 2024

Purpose This study explores resilience learning from uncertainty, taking a holistic view by considering individual, firm and contextual factors. Resilience development is understood focusing on how uncertainty related to entrepreneurs their environment, suggesting that developing needs be continuous process. Design/methodology/approach qualitative factors entrepreneurial learning. Evidence drawn interviews with rural in two regions of Indonesia, analyzed using rigorous approach generate codes, second-order themes aggregate dimensions for the theoretical contributions. Findings Uncertainty readiness, response opportunity emerge as key areas this study. They are personal, community systemic level. The proposed framework relates process communities. Originality/value proposes based motivation usual. It relationships between responses opportunities relational contributes entrepreneurship behavior research at intersection organization studies management socio-economic often informal context countries.

Language: Английский

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Entrepreneurship in the context of permanent crisis: the role of community support DOI Creative Commons
David B. Audretsch, Dafna Kariv

Review of Managerial Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploiting circular economy enablers for SMEs to advance towards a more sustainable development: An empirical study in the post COVID-19 era DOI Creative Commons
Rodrigo Bruno Santolin, Hameem Bin Hameed, Andrea Urbinati

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Resources Conservation & Recycling Advances, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19, P. 200164 - 200164

Published: June 16, 2023

The transition towards a more circular development requires the activation of several key Circular Economy (CE) enablers. Their combination generates complex system that aims to advance sustainable development. However, COVID-19 pandemic has created many changes in this global economy, altering interactions between nature, people, governments, and businesses. effects were mainly felt by Small Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This study analyzes present state CE enablers for SMEs considering sustainability assessment overview. Eight have changed because especially identified through an exhaustive literature review been analyzed involvement 29 scholars practitioners. results generated with application fuzzy TOPSIS methodology, evidence 'digital technologies', 'green consumption', 'circular entrepreneurship' are greatest potential contribute post-pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Resilience and digitally-advanced entrepreneurship DOI Open Access
David B. Audretsch, Maksim Belitski, Rosa Caiazza

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Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(1-2), P. 1 - 9

Published: Oct. 30, 2023

As digitalization continues to reshape industries and markets, digital transformation creation of a 'digital safety net' has emerged as prominent mechanism for entrepreneurial resilience. Digitally advanced entrepreneurs harness technology innovative business models adopt agile strategies grow, while digitally-uncertain struggle maintain their customers. Digital been pivotal during the COVID-19 pandemic enabled greater diversification, enhanced adaptability, improved access global novel forms knowledge collaboration, altogether increasing firms' ability survive grow. Understanding mechanisms implications relationship between technologies resilience is essential policymakers, researchers, practitioners develop rapid policy responses.

Language: Английский

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