Small Feet, Big Prints: The Contribution of Family‐Owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Business Ethics the Environment & Responsibility, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025

ABSTRACT It is well established that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as a dominant form of business globally, undoubtedly significantly contribute to national economies the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nonetheless, how family‐owned MSMEs SDGs (sustainability performance) relatively less explored domain. This study investigates role family governance practices social capital in achieving economic, social, environmental goals, corresponding 8, 11, 13, respectively. We collected data from 421 through survey questionnaires. employed partial least squares approach structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM) test research hypotheses analyzed SmartPLS4 software. The findings revealed effective positively impact SDGs, while well‐managed catalyzes this significant relationship. implies effectively owner needs establish an mechanism also manage capitalize on its capital.

Язык: Английский

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Consultants as discreet corporate change agents for sustainability: Transforming organizations from the outside‐in

Business Ethics the Environment & Responsibility, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 33(2), С. 157 - 169

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2024

Abstract Despite their central role in the construction and development of market for virtues as well design, implementation, evaluation corporate sustainability strategies governmental policies, consultants remain at best “hidden” change agents. In this paper, we bring back to fore account how these actors discreetly regulate shape contemporary transformations from outside‐in. We do so first by unpacking various roles engineers , builders power vehicles boundary workers issue translators soft regulators ; then conceptualize how, through roles, they contribute empowering legitimizing but also potentially supplanting undermining activities agents operating inside corporations. finally propose some research orientations studying further toward sustainability.

Язык: Английский

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How Do Family Firm Ownership and Governance Structures Impact the Digitalization of Business Strategy for Sustainability: A Catalyst or an Obstacle?

Business Ethics the Environment & Responsibility, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 16, 2025

ABSTRACT Previous research shows that family businesses are ideal candidates for contributing to the sustainable development of society due characteristic features such as their transgenerational aspirations. Additionally, many studies suggest new technologies may be an antecedent improvement companies' sustainability performance. The aim this paper is understand how digitalization business strategy contributes improving performance businesses. Also, recognizing wide heterogeneity among businesses, we assess ownership and corporate governance structures condition relationship between We test our hypotheses using STEP Project Global Consortium database from multiple economic sectors around world. results obtained confirm has a direct positive effect on performance, while moderating effects act in opposite directions: negatively influences impact but positively moderate its effect. Our findings need carefully balance dynamics maximize benefits digitalization. These insights can guide members, advisors, policymakers creating more effective strategies enhance

Язык: Английский

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From heritage to sustainability: a systematic literature review of family wineries

Journal of Family Business Management, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2025

Purpose Family wineries are important drivers of economic development and cultural conservation, but despite the academic interest in them, a comprehensive literature review is missing. This paper aims to contribute this gap examine current knowledge family determine main topics opportunities challenges for sustainability competitiveness firms wine sector. Design/methodology/approach research uses bibliometric systematic (SLR) present broad view contributions focusing on wineries. It reviews sample 94 articles identified from Scopus Web Science databases selected through rigorous inclusion exclusion criteria. Bibliometric mapping qualitative content analysis highlight field’s key gaps. Findings characterized by strong heritage deep relationships, which drive brand loyalty market differentiation. Innovation, digital transformation offer growth However, excessive control, slow adaptation change succession issues may challenge their capability pursue these opportunities. Balancing global expansion with local identity, integrating sustainable practices maintaining strategic agility essential long-term resilience. Success will depend effective governance, eco-innovation modernization while preserving tradition. Originality/value study provides first SLR family-owned highlights identifies critical gaps, suggesting future directions. The findings have implications firms, policymakers stakeholders.

Язык: Английский

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Corporate change agents for sustainability: Transforming organizations from the inside out

Business Ethics the Environment & Responsibility, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 33(2), С. 145 - 156

Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2023

Abstract Sustainable development requires sustainability transformations of (so far unsustainable) companies. Sustainability companies do not happen by themselves but are the result individuals and groups who purposefully act for sustainability. It is individual managers employees within an organization—so‐called “change agents sustainability”—who play a vital role in advancing corporate sustainability, as they responsible starting initiatives, making decisions, implementing measures. Recent contributions have started to address transformational professionals shaping decisions around social environmental issues organizations. An overview conceptualization what can be understood change their roles, interactions however missing. This article therefore proposes framework typology six archetypes sustainability: key competencies roles initiating, scaling, sustaining beyond organizational boundaries.

Язык: Английский

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Leadership in special contexts: Introduction to the special issue

BRQ Business Research Quarterly, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

JEL Classification: L20; M10; M12; M50

Язык: Английский

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Knowledge entrepreneurship in higher education institutions: a perspective of knowledge sharing and entrepreneurial leadership in Pakistani HEIs

foresight, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 26(6), С. 1001 - 1029

Опубликована: Июль 27, 2024

Purpose The purpose of this study is to contribute the research knowledge management in higher education institutions (HEIs) by studying enablers entrepreneurship. Anchored dynamic capability theory, entrepreneurship heterogeneously distributed HEIs and critical for sustenance organizations economy. This aim realized understanding determinants empirically investigating relationship knowledge-sharing behaviour entrepreneurial leadership with Design/methodology/approach Data was collected through structured questionnaires from 550 faculty members Pakistan adequately representing sample size regional stratification proportionate sampling. analyzed Analysis Moment Structures software where data validation reliability were achieved using correlations, confirmatory factor analysis equation modelling generate generalizable results. Findings findings revealed that sharing an important component developing Entrepreneurial pivotal providing support, vision autonomy individuals personal professional capabilities ensure creation new knowledge, collaboration innovation. Research limitations/implications contributes leads promotion Pakistan. In addition, extend existing literature on offering positive mediating role universities Pakistan, hence, addressing specific challenges opportunities faced a country like theoretical framework elucidates importance theory extends scope aforementioned realm. Practical implications By generating dynamics tries help policymakers educational leaders develop strategies cultivate culture Pakistani HEIs. Building ecosystem entails prioritizing creation, retention can lead innovative solutions local global challenges. Originality/value used link resources together sector sustainable outcomes To best authors’ first create support presence context country, Becoming knowledge-based society will upgrade itself list developed countries.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the role of women entrepreneurial startups in shaping a sustainable future

Discover Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Gender Equality and Flexible Working for Women Entrepreneurs in Egypt: A Critical Analysis

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Human Capital as a Driver of Family Firms’ Survival

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Long-term survival is one of family firms' most critical challenges. If the firm intends to pass company next generations, must be vital and endowed with acceptable succession capacity connected an adequate bundle tangible intangible business resources. Considering Resource Based View taking lens on 'familiness', Human Capital Theory Sustainable Family Business Theory, in this paper we aim investigate whether human capital associated survivability and, therefore, can influence long-term resilience or these businesses. sample 547 Polish firms by implementing linear regression models, isolate impact components, i.e. leadership motivation, qualifications, satisfaction creativity, internal external dimensions capital. The results show that neither component influences capital, while all components are significantly ownership, generations management bodies performance was also isolated as potential predictors absorption.

Язык: Английский

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