The aim of this paper is to investigate the association between national culture and the value relevance of nonfinancial disclosure provided by listed firms in Germany, Spain, France, and Italy from 2018 to 2023. The results of Hierarchical Linear Model regressions show that, in countries where the national culture is characterized by greater power distance, individualism, masculinity, and indulgence

This study investigates the influence of indigenous directors on sustainable production and consumption in the energy sector of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries, while considering the moderating roles of environmental innovation and sustainability committees. Using panel data from 378 firms across the LAC region from 2012 to 2023, the study employs robust econometric methods, including

The open and user innovation (OUI) literature indicates that a variety of actors can play pivotal roles in the innovation process, but to date, many of these roles are under researched and poorly understood. Through a multiple stakeholder view combined with a systematic review of the OUI literature, we identify three key stakeholder roles (creator, contributor, customer) and three separate types of

This study investigates the governance drivers of a firm's eco‐efficiency. We measure eco‐efficiency using data envelopment analysis (DEA), emphasizing efficiency measures aimed at minimizing inputs and ensuring constant returns to scale (CRS model). The governance variables considered within the study include board size, board independence, frequency of board meetings, and board gender diversity.

Despite its economic importance, the textile industry is one of the most polluting sectors. This study addresses the critical gap in understanding sustainable decision‐making in textile SMEs, where decision processes often remain informal and lack structured frameworks. It seeks to identify the decisions made in productive environments that incorporate environmental, economic, and social sustainability

The agrifood sector provides several opportunities to promote circular economy (CE) mitigating and preventing its adverse environmental impacts. To evaluate the effects of CE in practices and to ensure consistency with business strategies, the implementation of circularity principles requires the adaptation of current performance management systems. The objective of this research is to contribute to

Biological products present a sustainable alternative to synthetic agricultural inputs, yet the industrial dynamics triggered by these solutions remain unexplored. This study examines the strategic responses of dominant agricultural input firms to the rise of biological solutions. Through qualitative textual analysis of press releases, company reports, and other public sources, we identify five key

The financial sector plays an important yet ambivalent role in society's sustainability transition. Credit decisions have a substantial impact as they determine the allocation of large amounts of financial resources. This study applies the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development as a lens to review literature and investigate practices in Nordic banks on sustainability considerations in corporate

This study intends to bridge an important research gap in the existing literature by extending academic knowledge on the relationship between national cultural dimensions and corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure practices via social media. To this end, this study relies upon a sample of 96 of the world's largest companies from the Fortune Global 500 list over the 2018–2020

We examine the impact of innovation efficiency on shareholder value in the context of climate change, using the novel research quotient (RQ) metric. The adoption of the Paris Agreement provides a unique setting to assess the effect of R&D productivity on stock market reactions. Our findings reveal that lower innovation efficiency, as measured by RQ, positively impacts cumulative abnormal returns (CARs)

Contemporary trends in the buying behavior of increasingly technology-empowered business customers are triggering disruptive shifts in B2B selling and sales management, which have recently been the subject of extensive research. So far, however, there has been no comprehensive investigation into how foundational elements of B2B selling, encompassing its purpose, the salesperson’s role, and core selling

The aim of this study is to examine how the permeability of organizational boundaries shapes corporate sustainability (CS) integration. The literature suggests that CS should be integrated throughout the organization and in its relationships with key, external stakeholders, but limited knowledge exists on the relationship between CS integration and the characteristics of the multiple, co‐existing boundaries

This study examines the role of digital literacy, digital accessibility, and human capital in fostering entrepreneurial resilience among entrepreneurs in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These countries serve as exemplary models in digital transformation, particularly in navigating crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Grounded in the resource-based view and the theory of dynamic capabilities

This study investigates the relationship between the environmental policy and manufacturing companies' adoption of a circular economy (CE). By examining environmental policy through the lens of CE strategies and environmental management systems (EMSs), the research highlights their correlation with the intensity of realised CE practices, positioning them as key antecedents of the circular transition

This study presents a blueprint for an early‐stage business model focused on repurposing second‐life electric vehicle (EV) batteries for solar‐energy storage in Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) markets. Addressing the critical need for affordable and sustainable energy solutions there, the research integrates principles of strategic and innovation management, international management at the BoP, and management

This study presents a novel measure of the overlap between a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) investor and an entrepreneurial firm in the product, market, and technology spaces. Using this measure, we present an alternative parallel framework to understand an incumbent's decision to invest in or acquire a startup, grounded in the boundaries of the firm theory. The CVC's distinct features regarding property

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online counselling in social care, a development that may permanently alter professional practices. However, the full extent of its utilisation, associated occupational risks, and impacts on health remain underexplored. This study investigates the effects of digitisation on the traditionally face-to-face profession of counselling. We conducted a cross-sectional

Digital transformation is widely acknowledged as a pivotal factor in reducing banks’ marginal costs and enhancing the efficiency of credit risk management. Concurrently, it allows banks greater flexibility to adapt to shifts in market conditions, thereby optimizing adjustments to credit scale and structure. Despite these recognized benefits, the extant literature has yet to comprehensively analyze

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the importance of human factors in cybersecurity has become increasingly evident yet is often overlooked. This research employs the Delphi method to achieve expert consensus on the managerial actions that enhance cybersecurity by leveraging human factors. The study offers 16 key managerial actions, highlighting the shift from viewing humans as sources of vulnerability

Recent studies focus on machine learning (ML) algorithms for predicting employee churn (ECn) to save probable economic loss, technology leakage, and customer and knowledge transference. However, can human resource professionals rely on algorithms for prediction? Can they decide when the process of prediction is not known? Due to the lack of interpretability, ML models' exclusive nature and growing

Sustainability reporting and its assurance are increasingly becoming globally mandatory, alongside the issuance of international standards for sustainability assurance aimed at boosting the confidence and trust of investors, regulators and other stakeholders in sustainability‐related disclosures. The objective of this paper is to investigate how the interplay between external assurance and an effective

Despite the environmental imperative of a transition to a circular economy (CE), the current literature finds that globally firms are being slow to engage with such a transition. In this context, our thematic review explores how artificial intelligence (AI) might accelerate firm CE transition. In a departure from the dominant approach that adopts the product life cycle as the unit of analysis, the

Marketers know the importance of online reviews, but what can be done to improve the prompts asking consumers to review? Across eight studies, the present work shows that a prompt that encourages writing reviews for a close audience enhances consumers’ use of narrative language. A growing body of literature reveals that narratives are powerful persuasive devices for shaping audiences’ beliefs, including

Shifting the attention from temporary to enduring competitive advantage, we theorize that family control of a business is a source of family-specific isolating mechanisms. These isolating mechanisms are based on path-dependent, socially complex, and inseparable resources that jointly enhance family firms’ ability to sustain competitive advantages vis-à-vis nonfamily firms. Longitudinal analyses of

Immigrant entrepreneurship is a crucial topic of interest for academics, policymakers, and the popular press. Discussions of related topics often use intersectionality to explain the compounding effects of multiple “oppressed” identities; the current study provides some novel insights into how intersectional effects can also confer unique advantages to immigrant populations in the United States. We

The circular economy can enhance business sustainability, but its implementation requires the integration of circularity into business models. Circular business model innovation (CBMI) is complex, influenced by multiple barriers and drivers. This research conducts a qualitative case study via semistructured interviews to explore CBMI within the German construction industry and family‐owned businesses

The planetary crisis, stemming from overconsumption and unsustainable production patterns, necessitates a shift towards balanced economic, environmental and social growth. The circular economy presents a promising solution by promoting material recirculation. While its success relies on collaboration among various stakeholders, consumers are crucial for accepting circular economy products and business

Grounded in the resource‐based view and dynamic capabilities theory, this study investigates the interplay between organizational readiness (OR), green knowledge management (GKM) and environmental organizational culture (EOC) in fostering green innovation (GI). This study uses data collected from 340 respondents across 159 UAE SMEs and employs a quantitative approach using partial least squares structural

Using a sample of 5364 firms from 65 countries, we demonstrate that membership in the scheme increases firm climate risk. Further analysis reveals that the positive impact of membership on climate risk is pronounced among firms in carbon‐intensive industries. Our findings demonstrate that continental differences and legal origin could moderate or exacerbate the relationship between emission trading

This study examines the impact of executive compensation (EC) and corporate circular economy performance incentives (CCEPI) on corporate circular economy initiatives (CCEI) and corporate circular economy performance (CCEP) by integrating legitimacy theory and the resource‐based view. Despite increasing attention to sustainability, there is limited understanding of how governance mechanisms, such as

A sustainable blue economy is primarily intended for responsible consumption of ocean resources, achieving economic growth, and strengthening the overall ecosystem. The roots of the blue economy are embedded in sustainable development, exploiting opportunities for economic welfare and growth, simultaneously focusing on conserving marine health. A sustainable blue economy helps protect and restore ocean

Integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large multimodal models (LMMs) like ChatGPT, into the research process offers significant opportunities for marketing scholars. This manuscript provides a field guide into the potential advantages and possible limitations of using LMMs in different stages of consumer research, including idea generation, theory development, pretesting

Achieving lateral collaboration benefits across multinational enterprise structures is elusive. Especially amid increasing international environmental complexities, prior research suggests that less hierarchical and more agile global collaboration arrangements are critical for organizational success. Drawing on extant work and six essays in this collection of recently published papers, we advance theory

Equal treatment of foreign and local firms is the cornerstone of international investment law. Yet, why do foreign firms face discrimination in host countries? We analyze this critical but underexplored aspect of the liability of foreignness in two stages. First, drawing on the insights from political science, we argue that the political ideology of the host government along the left-right spectrum

There is tension among practitioners regarding whether to offer salesperson-level pricing discretion beyond discounts in B2B sales, with the literature providing mixed evidence. Using a multi-study approach, we explore the dynamics surrounding salesperson pricing discretion, addressing crucial gaps within the existing pricing discretion literature, especially concerning the contingent factors that

Ecological and economic crises increasingly affect the long‐term resilience of the food supply chain. This qualitative study draws on semistructured interviews and public evidence to analyse the perspectives of British supply chain actors. Asking which pathways towards food system resilience arise and which forms of social and environmental governance they require, the aim is to elucidate power relations

Sustainable development has emerged as a critical concern globally, and digital transformation holds enormous potential for advancing the sustainable development of organizations. However, the relationship between digital transformation and sustainable performance remains largely unclear. To gain an in‐depth understanding of this relationship, we explore the effects of digital transformation dimensions

As the urgency of global sustainability goals intensifies, achieving responsible production and consumption (RPC) has become a critical priority, especially in emerging markets where economic growth must be balanced with environmental stewardship. Businesses play a pivotal role in advancing sustainability, and understanding how governance practices influence RPC is essential for aligning corporate

We introduce the notion of map‐washing and ask whether digital geospatial visualisation (DGV) tools distort information or provide greater supply chain transparency. Map‐washing explains a process of disclosing spatial information that has little or no value to the intended users, but rather creates, conforms to or distorts a particular narrative. In the context of advancements in satellite technology

Addressing missing values in empirical research is a longstanding issue and challenge for scholars in all disciplines. In International Business, the challenge has typically been met with an array of strategies, ranging from listwise deletion to more sophisticated approaches, including regression-based imputation. Current models for addressing missing values where data is bounded have several limitations

Research SummaryTaking a strategic human capital perspective on corporate venturing by employees, we consider the potential influence of their job and group experiences within the firm. Because building new ventures requires diverse functional knowledge, greater job specialization could create a barrier to undertaking corporate venturing. However, working in more functionally diverse groups within

Research SummaryThis article draws upon regulatory focus theory to examine the ways in which founders influence entrepreneurial orientation and performance in young ventures. Findings from studies of young ventures in Ghana (N = 226) and Kenya (N = 205) suggest that founder promotion focus has a positive effect on entrepreneurial orientation, while founder prevention focus has a negative effect. Furthermore

This study investigates the body of literature on decarbonization management practices that use renewable resources and green technologies to meet zero‐carbon energy targets for achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 to ‘Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts’. Starting with the ongoing discussion surrounding the development of an information architecture to support effective

This study documents a significant disagreement between the biodiversity footprints of three major providers. This disagreement mainly stems from fundamental disagreement on the underlying methods and data (measurement), while providers agree to a large part on which firm operations contribute to a loss in biodiversity and how they are aggregated (scope and weight). The disagreement is especially high

As businesses increasingly integrate sustainability into corporate strategy, the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure in driving circular economy (CE) adoption has garnered significant attention. However, the mechanisms through which ESG disclosure facilitates CE transitions remain underexplored, particularly in emerging economies such as sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This study

Prioritizing greenness in new product development (NPD) has been an integral part of manufacturers' strategic choices to achieve sustainable goals. This research aims to unravel the mechanisms through which firms with external search activities can foster green NPD. The data was obtained from 254 manufacturers located in Vietnam. The results revealed the crucial role of external search in promoting

This study explores the role of sustainability practices in facilitating the adoption of a circular business model within the readymade garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh. Specifically, the study wants to investigate how green supply chain practices (GSCPs), green investment (GI), and green human capital (GHC) contribute to ensuring sustainability practices in RMG (SRMG) and transitioning businesses

Does greater social inclusion and diversity lead to better commercial outcomes in cultural industries? We explore this research question in the context of Hollywood by examining how gender representation and ethnic diversity in movie casts influence international box office success. Our findings, based on data from 2000 to 2021 for >3000 Hollywood movies, suggest that gender diversity positively impacts

Technology startups confront a critical dilemma when attempting to use hype to mobilize resources under conditions of extreme uncertainty. While some scholars argue that high levels of hype play a key role in securing resources to fund startup growth, others caution that the excessive use of hype risks triggering investor skepticism, thereby undermining the extent to which investors judge a startup's

Using green management practices to build sustainable entrepreneurship is both effective and challenging for growing businesses. Meanwhile, knowledge management has proven to be a critical part of contemporary business practices. Thus, there is a growing demand for socially and environmentally aware behaviour as a part of existing strategies for dealing with the effects of such practices in the realm

Entrepreneurial ventures benefit from breaking out of structural localism to access external supports as they scale their businesses. However, there is limited theory development on how internationally scaling businesses access external supports. By adopting an entrepreneurial network perspective to study the support system for internationally scaling businesses located in Ireland, we identify an international

This paper examines the effect of small- and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs') pursuit of Go Green attitudes, characterized by the inclusion of environmental objectives in their strategic planning, on their entrepreneurial growth aspirations (EGAs) through the theory of planned behavior. We theorize that embracing Go Green attitudes can lead to heightened growth intentions; however, the positive relationship

The manufacturing sector is important for the rest of the economy. However, this sector is also an energy‐intensive one and subject to policies of climate change mitigation. The European Union (EU) has embarked on sustainability and competitiveness policies that require increasing the environmental performance of the economy. This paper focuses on the environmental performance of the manufacturing

This study investigates how various ESG disclosure configurations affect credit access for European firms listed on the STOXX Europe 600 Index during 2021–2022. Employing fuzzy‐set qualitative comparative analysis and ESG disclosures standardised under the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the findings demonstrate that disclosure patterns associated with enhanced credit access vary between short‐

The sharing economy has become an increasingly widespread way for peers to rent out their owned goods to others seeking to rent them. This research investigates how providers (i.e., owners renting out their belongings) decide what price to charge, and identifies the provider WTA effect , where in the context of a peer-to-peer (P2P) collaborative consumption model, providers are willing to accept (WTA)

In dynamic and uncertain business environments, marketing organizations need to be constantly ready to enact strategic changes. However, a robust measure for capturing the organizational capabilities and underlying marketing activities required to achieve effective marketing-related strategic changes is lacking. This study addresses this gap by developing a measurement tool for strategic change capability

Applying resource dependence and process theory to an in-depth case study of a French MNE that maintained operations in Syria despite the civil war, we provide a processual and multilevel analysis of how political strategies evolve in response to civil war dynamics and complexity. We show that strategies are mainly conditioned by the firm's interactions and interdependencies with non-state armed groups

The escalating concerns surrounding global climate change and environmental degradation, alongside a growing emphasis on societal well‐being, have encouraged consumers to adopt environmentally conscious shopping practices. This study aims to investigate the mechanisms through which pro‐environmental attitudes influence sustainable consumption behaviors by examining the interplay among green attitudes