Business Beyond COVID-19: Towards Open Innovation

Thomas, Asha

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-81584-4_11

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“…RBV focuses on fostering skills, knowledge and corporate culture, which can provide the company with a sustainable competitive advantage (Vrontis et al, 2021;Battisti et al, 2022;Gaur and Gupta, 2021). This also increases a company's intangible assets and performance, creating firm-specific resources that are inimitable, exclusive and irreplaceable (Barney, 1991;Thomas, 2021).…”

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“…, 2022; Gaur and Gupta, 2021). This also increases a company's intangible assets and performance, creating firm-specific resources that are inimitable, exclusive and irreplaceable (Barney, 1991; Thomas, 2021).…”

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“…Through education and community service, universities have consistently engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR) (Dima et al, 2013;Irby, 2015;Gangi et al, 2018;Rahman et al, 2019). Also, for a productive system and the development of the knowledge society, higher educational institutions (HEIs) and universities must provide excellent education and innovation in key techniques, volumes and forms (Ranga and Etzkowitz, 2015;Thomas, 2021). Mentoring is an essential representation of a CSR initiative (Brodeur, 2013).…”

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“…, 2019). Also, for a productive system and the development of the knowledge society, higher educational institutions (HEIs) and universities must provide excellent education and innovation in key techniques, volumes and forms (Ranga and Etzkowitz, 2015; Thomas, 2021). Mentoring is an essential representation of a CSR initiative (Brodeur, 2013).…”

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Stimulating CSR learning collaboration by the mentor universities with digital tools and technologies – an empirical study during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jain

Thomas²,

Gupta³

et al. 2022

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PurposeThe research aims to measure the effectiveness of collaborative learning exchanges transpired through digital tools and technologies (DT&Ts) employed by the mentor universities during the COVID-19 pandemic by conducting an empirical study on undergraduate students in Indian higher educational institutions (HEIs) under the mentorship program based on the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The pandemic scenario, its impact on the mentor university's social responsibility and the way DT&Ts can assist are investigated in this article.Design/methodology/approachThe interactions with experts and students were conducted to explore the DT&Ts for learning exchanges. Next, structural equation modeling (SEM) was performed to validate the model and perform regression analysis. The quantitative data collection was made through questionnaires during the second deadly wave of COVID-19 that hit India.FindingsThe independent variables (IVs) such as the IT infrastructure support (IT_IS), virtual collaborative tools (VCTs) and future-oriented technologies (FOTs) have a significant impact on the CSR learning outcomes (CSR_LOs) of undergraduate students under the mentorship program. However, IV research instruments for innovation could not make a significant effect.Research limitations/implicationsThe IVs IT_IS, VCTs and FOTs influence the CSR_LOs, while RII does not have an influential impact.Practical implicationsAs the online learning environment is expected to stay at least in a blended form, adequate CSR funding in infrastructure is necessitated to harness the full potential of this important resource, technology. The results of this empirical investigation affirm that IT_IS, VOTs and FOTs significantly impact CSR_LOs during the crisis. The study findings would encourage the mendtor universities and their stakeholders, including the mentee universities, to evolve and create an ecosystem for effective management of these resources to attain positive outcomes. The study findings can guide the mentor universities in managing uncertainties like pandemics and effectively using the earlier-mentioned critical resources for social responsibility. This research also allows the development of future applications adnd models in mentor-mentee universities for social responsibility, post-pandemic transformation and resilience.Social implicationsThe DT&Ts came to the immediate rescue during the pandemic and positively affected collaborative CSR_LOs by the mentor universities, but they have not evolved to a level where offline learning can be replaced entirely. Hence, it can be inferred that a hybrid model is preferable. The study also improves the understanding of how DT&Ts are being harnessed to aid collaborative learning in fulfilling the mentors' CSR in fatal emergencies. The purpose is to equip the education system through mentorship so that universities can sustain, innovate and grow even in trying times. Also, it discusses the dynamics of various DT&Ts for creating a sustainable learning environment and utilizing them to make the teaching prolific and influential.Originality/valueThere is a scarcity of literature regarding the learning outcomes realized through CSR initiatives and collaboration between mentor-mentee institutions. There is a need to understand how these knowledge exchanges continued despite the physical restrictions during the pandemic. In this direction, this study helps to understand how the DT&Ts played a critical role in continuing learning and keeping abreast in a knowledge society from the perspective of resource-based view (RBV) in these precarious situations.

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“…This reflection on the role of digital platforms in OI has also recently included studies on crowdfunding (CF) platforms, which have been described as a compelling type of OI platform since they are able to activate new combinations of knowledge and resources (Brem et al, 2019;Thomas, 2021). Even further, the whole CF phenomenon has been interpreted as an OI process, in which CF campaigns are used as open levers for gaining information about potential markets, testing products, raising awareness and in general using the "wisdom of the crowd" to gain knowledge advantages and benefits (Belleflamme et al, 2014;West and Bogers, 2014).…”

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The role of crowdfunding in endorsing responsible open innovation for shared value co-creation: a systematic literature review

Cillo

Borin

Thomas

et al. 2023

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PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the intersection between crowdfunding (CF), open innovation (OI) and responsible innovation (RI) and identify the emerging trends and gaps in research and new paths for CF research in the future. In addition, this paper proposes a conceptual framework and propositions.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is structured in line with the systematic literature review protocol. After reading all the titles, keywords and abstracts, 172 papers focused on OI and RI were selected for this research. Finally, 27 papers that are based on dimensions related to responsible OI were selected for the study.FindingsDue to CF's multidisciplinary nature, the scientific literature on the role of CF in endorsing responsible OI for shared value co-creation appears fragmented and redundant. Several emerging trends and gaps of research and new paths for CF research in the future arise regarding research methodology and theoretical perspective.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study investigating the intersection between CF OI and RI.

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Self-leadership: qualitative leadership research using deductive pattern matching approach

Khatri,

Duggal,

Varma

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Purpose The contemporary business environment steered by forces of globalization, digitization and automation can only be navigated by a resilient workforce. This requires inculcating self-leadership (SL) traits in individuals, which will allow them to exercise self-direction and self-motivation required to survive high-strain situations. The SL characteristics most significantly reflected by Musk are self-goal setting, authenticity and responsibility. Least evidence was found for positive self-talk and self-cueing. This study aims to add to the repertoire of leadership studies, furnishing important implications for academia and practice. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, the authors explore the dimensionality of SL through a systematic literature review. The authors also take the case of Elon Musk, one of the most resilient technopreneurs in the contemporary business world, and scrutinize his journey as a self-leader. Findings The SL characteristics most significantly reflected by Musk are self-goal setting, authenticity and responsibility. Least evidence was found for positive self-talk and self-cueing. This study adds to the repertoire of leadership studies, furnishing important implications for academia and practice. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first paper to explore the controversial Elon Musk’s leadership style through the prism of SL.

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Business Beyond COVID-19: Towards Open Innovation

Cited by 11 publications

References 85 publications

Stimulating CSR learning collaboration by the mentor universities with digital tools and technologies – an empirical study during the COVID-19 pandemic

Stimulating CSR learning collaboration by the mentor universities with digital tools and technologies – an empirical study during the COVID-19 pandemic

The role of crowdfunding in endorsing responsible open innovation for shared value co-creation: a systematic literature review

Self-leadership: qualitative leadership research using deductive pattern matching approach

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