Are social enterprises technological innovative? A quantitative analysis on social entrepreneurs in emerging countries

Giudice, Manlio Del; García-Pérez, Alexeis; Scuotto, Veronica; Orlando, Beatrice

doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2019.07.010

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“…Knowledge, and, consequently, KM are essential to a firm’s survival (Obeso et al , 2020; Del Giudice et al , 2019; Oliva and Kotabe, 2019; Oliva et al , 2019; Biscotti et al , 2018; Bolisani and Bratianu, 2017). Loon (2019) explains that KM has a rich history with roots in different disciplines, such as economics (knowledge economy), social phycology (groups and individual dynamics in knowledge sharing) and management (learning, knowledge exchange).…”

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Dispersed knowledge management in ecosystems

Gomes

Faria

Borini

et al. 2021

JKM

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Purpose Accessing and sharing dispersed knowledge in ecosystems is neither easy nor automatic. In ecosystems, focal firms should purposely create the right conditions and act to deal with dispersed knowledge. This study aims to investigate how focal firms manage dispersed knowledge in ecosystems characterized by a set of autonomous, heterogeneous, yet interdependent actors involved in experimentation under uncertainty. Design/methodology/approach Following a conceptual framework based on preceding literature, this study conducted a broad qualitative case study of 6 firms and 12 projects, with 43 semi-structured interviews to identify the patterns of actions associated with dispersed knowledge management (KM) in ecosystems. This paper combines coding and multiple case comparisons to examine the processes and strategies used by the firms to strategically manage dispersed knowledge in ecosystems. Findings This paper proposes a framework that articulates a new type of orchestration (dispersed knowledge orchestration) and offers a new set of dispersed knowledge strategies (transfer, modularity and circular) for ecosystems. Practical implications Innovation and knowledge managers play the roles of dispersed knowledge orchestrators. The study offers guidance on how focal firms should carefully use a particular set of approaches (e.g. integrative theorization) including a portfolio of dispersed knowledge strategies in ecosystems. Originality/value Current literature on KM and ecosystem management offers a limited understanding of how organizations manage dispersed knowledge in ecosystems. The research provides three major original contributions. First, the framework contributes to broadening the current understanding of ecosystem orchestration by identifying the micro-foundations of dispersed knowledge orchestration: integrative theorization, nurturing distributed sensemaking and a new chapter for ecosystem governance (i.e. dispersed knowledge governance). Moreover, the framework proposes a new type of strategy, the dispersed knowledge strategy. Finally, by exploring the interplay between the micro-foundations of dispersed knowledge orchestration and dispersed knowledge strategy, the results contribute to a multi-level approach in the field.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dispersed knowledge management in ecosystems

Gomes

Faria

Borini

et al. 2021

JKM

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“…Therefore, management and accounting educators are agents of change to improve the mode of acceptance of the 'new normal' of accounting and reporting on public health. Social enterprises help local communities and solve community problems while making profits [47]. The objectives of social enterprises could be modified to also embrace the 'new normal' bothering on accounting and reporting on public health issues.…”

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confidence: 99%

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Public Health Imperative: Accounting and Reporting on Public Health

Nwobu¹

2022

Corporate Social Responsibility

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It has never been more urgent for corporate entities to ensure that they are accountable for public health issues arising from their business operations. Corporate social responsibility is constantly being redefined from what it used to be in terms of corporate responsibility to people and the planet. This redefinition is mainly due to issues affecting public health. Hence, it is important for corporate entities to account for how their business operations affect public health. It is also important for corporate entities to account for how public health issues affect their business operations. The nexus between corporate social responsibility and public health could also create a ‘new normal’ by accounting and corporate reporting on public health.

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“…In order to address the high competition within the agri-food industry, sustainability and innovation practices can be strategically effective, especially with an open sustainability innovation approach. Indeed, increased attention towards environmental issues offers a more credible and valid company image for customers and business partners (Arcese et al, 2015;Del Giudice, 2019). Hence, having a culture of proactive environmental responsibility is not only a source of competitive advantage for many firms but also a source of value for their stakeholders (Scuotto et al, 2019).…”

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Environmental practices in the wine industry: an overview of the Italian market

Bandinelli

Acuti

Fani

et al. 2020

BFJ

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PurposeThe present research expands the debate on environmental sustainability in the wine industry. Since the literature on sustainability and wine is relatively recent, current results do not cover all the practices that can be implemented along the wine supply chain. Thus, the paper presents a classification of environmental practices specific for the wine industry, according to the increased attention that has been paid to this topic in recent years. Moreover, it investigates the adoption level of these practices with reference to Italian wine producers.Design/methodology/approachThe research presents a systematic literature review including papers published in academic journals during the past 30 years and in Italian specialised magazines. This methodology is useful to provide a clear overview of sustainable practices that can be adopted along the wine supply chain. Therefore, an empirical study based on the results of an online survey shows how wineries approach environmental sustainability.FindingsThe literature review provides a definition and classification of environmental practices in the wine industry, as well as identification of those that require further attention in the literature, suggesting future research paths. The results of the online survey give an overview of the adoption level of environmental practices and highlight widespread attention to all the listed environmental practices, including those not adopted.Originality/valueFrom a theoretical point of view, this paper fills a literature gap in terms of the definition and classification of environmental practices that cover all wine supply chain processes, also providing a useful instrument for wine companies' managers. Moreover, the results of the empirical research give an overview of the adoption level of environmental practices in one of the most relevant countries in terms of wine production and highlight widespread attention to all the listed environmental practices, including those not adopted.

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Are social enterprises technological innovative? A quantitative analysis on social entrepreneurs in emerging countries

Cited by 88 publications

References 81 publications

Dispersed knowledge management in ecosystems

Dispersed knowledge management in ecosystems

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Public Health Imperative: Accounting and Reporting on Public Health

Environmental practices in the wine industry: an overview of the Italian market

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