Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Annalisa Brambini Author-X-Name-First: Annalisa Author-X-Name-Last: Brambini Title: Is new public management on the return in the governance of hospitals? An assessment from a networked governance perspective Abstract: This paper analyses whether new public management is in the process of being rolled back as suggested by recent research undertaken from the perspective of the networked governance approach. The paper is delimited to analysing dimensions supposed to prevent the implementation of a systematic collaborative innovation approach to solving wicked problems in hospitals. The paper is based on original data combining semi-structured interviews and analysis of the content of the contracts used for governing hospitals. The paper relies on an in-depth study of the Danish hospitals located in Greater Copenhagen. The case is a purposefully selected critical case. Methodologically, the paper builds on critical realism. The paper finds that, contrary to what is proposed by proponents of the networked governance approach, new public management is not reduced in importance but becoming increasingly institutionalised. The paper suggests that this is a problem in connection with solving wicked problems based on tools from the networked governance approach. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 417-434 Issue: 4 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: hospital management; healthcare; welfare; Denmark. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93566 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:4:p:417-434 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Saeed Jafari Moghadam Author-X-Name-First: Saeed Jafari Author-X-Name-Last: Moghadam Author-Name: Aidin Salamzadeh Author-X-Name-First: Aidin Author-X-Name-Last: Salamzadeh Title: Do senior bankers care about entrepreneurial behaviour?: case of senior managers of Iranian vanguard banks Abstract: Changing needs of markets, innovations of competitors, and creative ideas of leading companies, require managers to reveal more entrepreneurial behaviour patterns. Entrepreneurial behaviours are those behaviours that lead to innovative/opportunity oriented results which are the outcomes of an entrepreneurial process. The main question of this study is: "what are the factors affecting entrepreneurial behaviours of the managers of vanguard banks in Iran?" To answer this question, first, some interview sessions were held to recognise the key factors affecting corporate entrepreneurial behaviours of the bank managers. Then, these factors were classified into three main groups: 1) individual factors; 2) organisational factors; 3) precipitating events. Among these, the first two factors were studied in the quantitative phase, and the third factor was studied in the qualitative phase. Our finding confirmed that entrepreneurial behaviour could be construed at the nexus of organisational and individual antecedents, alongside certain precipitating events. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 271-287 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: entrepreneurial behaviour; bank managers; individual factors; organisational factors; environmental trends. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89065 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:271-287 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Katharina Fellnhofer Author-X-Name-First: Katharina Author-X-Name-Last: Fellnhofer Title: Game-based entrepreneurship education: impact on attitudes, behaviours and intentions Abstract: Despite the worldwide increasing interest in entrepreneurship education (EE), little attention has been paid to the game approach as a useful instrument for boosting entrepreneurial attitudes, entrepreneurial intentions and entrepreneurial behaviour. This contribution utilised a structured questionnaire to analyse a new scale tested on a first sample of 41 participants. As a primary basis for further research, this work assesses the impact of game elements in EE with 42 items. In particular, by conducting linear regression analyses the study draws special attention to significant positive impacts of key game elements in EE such as indicators of flow on entrepreneurial attitudes, intention and behaviour, whereas indicators of curiosity appear to decrease entrepreneurial intention and the probability of starting a business. Explanatory factor analyses, and Cronbach's alpha confirm the reliability and validity of the construct. In addition, the findings of this currently neglected issue call for more research to be done on web-based teaching methods in EE, which are considered to be essential not only to academia, but also to business, potential entrepreneurs and policy makers. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 205-228 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: entrepreneurship; entrepreneurship education; game approach; entrepreneurial perception; entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurial attitudes; entrepreneurial behaviour; game design; impact study. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89066 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:205-228 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Andrey Shelomentsev Author-X-Name-First: Andrey Author-X-Name-Last: Shelomentsev Author-Name: Olga Kozlova Author-X-Name-First: Olga Author-X-Name-Last: Kozlova Author-Name: Vladimir Antropov Author-X-Name-First: Vladimir Author-X-Name-Last: Antropov Author-Name: Tatyana Terentyeva Author-X-Name-First: Tatyana Author-X-Name-Last: Terentyeva Title: Buildup of federal universities' social responsibility in the context of development of Russia's regions Abstract: The paper deals with processes of development of a university's social responsibility in the regional community. The content of ten websites of Russia's federal universities and of official sites of regional authorities of their respective locations was taken as the initial empiric material. Theoretical analysis of basic viewpoints on the nature of buildup of universities' social responsibility was conducted. Basing on the socio-cultural approach to analysis of the mission and lines of the universities' activities, the authors generalised modern practices of social responsibility realisation and gave insight into prospective lines of the universities' activity in the context of the socio-economic development of Russian regions. As a working hypothesis, it has been assumed that it is the human and professional experience of regional leaders that has considerable influence on the formation of universities and regions' mutual social responsibility for realisation of socio-economic objectives of the regional development. Finally, conclusions about horizons and ways of enhancement of the role of social responsibility within the system of interrelations between universities and regions were formulated. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 187-204 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: university; social responsibility; regional development; university's social mission; Russia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89068 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:187-204 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nadine Dubruc Author-X-Name-First: Nadine Author-X-Name-Last: Dubruc Author-Name: Sélim Mekdessi Author-X-Name-First: Sélim Author-X-Name-Last: Mekdessi Author-Name: Danie Khawaja Author-X-Name-First: Danie Author-X-Name-Last: Khawaja Title: Towards an eventual three-dimensional equilibrium regarding corporate social responsibility in Lebanese small and medium enterprises Abstract: This paper focuses on the integration of CSR in the SMEs' strategies and points out socially responsible practices of Lebanese SMEs looking for a three-dimensional equilibrium, economic, social and environmental, in their activities. To do this, a quantitative method has been established based on data collected from a survey sent to Lebanese SMEs. The sample of Lebanese SMEs shows the existence of certain socially responsible practices and also focuses on the SMEs' challenges to engage in CSR. It has also underlined the importance of standards and the role of networks in promoting CSR in Lebanese SMEs. Finally, this article will identify the conditions to promote learning about CSR and the commitment of Lebanese SMEs in CSR. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 229-249 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: Lebanese SMEs; corporate social responsibility; economic; social; environmental; performance; networks; standards. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89069 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:229-249 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rifat Sharmelly Author-X-Name-First: Rifat Author-X-Name-Last: Sharmelly Author-Name: Pradeep Kanta Ray Author-X-Name-First: Pradeep Kanta Author-X-Name-Last: Ray Title: Influence of policies in capability evolution and industry structure: lessons from the Indian automotive industry and implications for other developing countries Abstract: This paper empirically examines capability progression along with industry structure through three policy eras in the Indian automotive industry. Based on two rounds of field works and using Sanjaya Lall's technology capability pyramid model as the principal theoretical framework, this extensive, multidimensional inquiry found that at the licensing phase, protectionist policies played an important role in the attainment of operational capabilities. However, at a later stage, liberalisation policies catalysed the growth of innovation capabilities. Lastly, the stimulus to form linkage partnerships, in-house R%D efforts and close networked relationships among suppliers and manufacturers also supported the advancement in capabilities. Our proposed conceptual framework contributes to the literature by mapping the relationship between key policies of the Indian Government and the progression of capabilities along with the consequential impact on the industry structure. The study has significant implications for public policy in terms of upgrading capabilities in other developing countries of the world. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 250-270 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: automotive industry; India; capability progression; technology capability pyramid model; operational capabilities; innovation capabilities; industry structure. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89070 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:250-270 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sandra Maria Correia Loureiro Author-X-Name-First: Sandra Maria Correia Author-X-Name-Last: Loureiro Author-Name: Dong-Mo Koo Author-X-Name-First: Dong-Mo Author-X-Name-Last: Koo Author-Name: Michael Breazeale Author-X-Name-First: Michael Author-X-Name-Last: Breazeale Title: The role of need for self-expression and arousal to commit university students for environmental responsibility behaviours Abstract: University social responsibility as recycling and environmental protection attitude is a core issue in higher education. However, scarce research examines the factors that influence individuals' commitment to recycling and environmental preservation, and even less explores how that commitment can lead to preferential behaviour, word of mouth and willingness to sacrifice for recycling and environmental preservation. This study examines the roles of need for self-expression and arousal to explain commitment and whether commitment leads to those behaviours. The study is duplicated in three countries, each representing different cultural dimensions. Data collected from participants at universities in South Korea, USA and Portugal inform a model that supports the majority of the hypotheses and points out some interesting differences in the ways that recycling and environmental preservation should be presented in various cultures to achieve buy-in and behaviour change. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 62-79 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: recycling; environmental preservation; commitment; arousal; self-expression; willingness to sacrifice; multi-cultural. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89071 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:62-79 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sylvie Formánková Author-X-Name-First: Sylvie Author-X-Name-Last: Formánková Author-Name: Renata Kučerová Author-X-Name-First: Renata Author-X-Name-Last: Kučerová Author-Name: Andrea Hrdličková Author-X-Name-First: Andrea Author-X-Name-Last: Hrdličková Title: International standards of social responsibility and their suitability for high educational institutions Abstract: The paper deals with the evaluation of selected international CSR standards. The following areas are evaluated: what type of organisation is a norm intended for; binding force of a norm; applicability for HEIs and the degree of freedom in implementation. Except for the norm SA 8000:2008, the evaluated standards are complex, dealing with general principles of CSR. Two norms are mostly dealing with reporting (AA 1000:2008; Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)/2008). In their recommendations, they say what to do rather than how to do it. Almost all of them could be suitable for the implementation in high educational institutions, only the OECD norm is mainly focused on multinational organisations. SA 8000:2008 and AA 1000:2008 are meant for certification whilst the others are in the form of recommendation which makes them free in implementation. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 156-170 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: corporate social responsibility; university; standards; norms; international; education; ISO; Global Reporting Initiative; GRI; Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; OECD; Global Compact. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89072 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:156-170 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Laura Corazza Author-X-Name-First: Laura Author-X-Name-Last: Corazza Title: The process of social accounting and reporting at University of Torino: main challenges and managerial implications Abstract: The process of social accounting and reporting performed by universities is a voluntary mechanism through which academic institutions could freely communicate the fulfilment of their social responsibilities to the open public. Universities can inherit from more than 20-year experience of companies on how to manage and implement a social accounting and reporting process, even though the peculiar academic environment highlights uncommon challenges and issues. The case of University of Torino, a six-century HEI will be presented and discussed adopting a descriptive case study. The aim of the paper is to narrate how and why a HEI should embed university social responsibilities to social reporting processes. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 171-186 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: university social responsibilities; social accounting and reporting; Global Reporting Initiative; GRI; high education institutions; HEIs; intellectual capital; legitimisation in universities; sustainability reporting in universities. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89073 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:171-186 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Alexandros Antonaras Author-X-Name-First: Alexandros Author-X-Name-Last: Antonaras Author-Name: Melpo Iacovidou Author-X-Name-First: Melpo Author-X-Name-Last: Iacovidou Author-Name: Paraskevi Dekoulou Author-X-Name-First: Paraskevi Author-X-Name-Last: Dekoulou Title: Developing a university CSR framework using stakeholder approach Abstract: Contemporary organisations are paying a growing attention to the social impact of their business activities in pursuit of favourable economic outcomes and sustainable competitiveness. Universities increasingly enact corporate social responsibility strategies with the aim of strengthening both their customer and employee satisfaction. However, since organisations have limited resources to invest in CSR activities, they need to prioritise their CSR objectives and this can be accomplished by taking the expectations of their stakeholders into consideration. Based on a stakeholder approach, a survey was conducted with the aim of assessing main stakeholders' expectations and perceptions concerning CSR practices implemented by universities. Moreover, in order to address the absence of practical tools and models for corporate responsibility management, the present study led to the development of a conceptual framework for crafting and implementing a CSR strategy at university level. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 43-61 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: corporate social responsibility; CSR; stakeholder approach; universities; CSR framework; sustainable competitiveness. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89074 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:43-61 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Victoria S. Beliaeva Author-X-Name-First: Victoria S. Author-X-Name-Last: Beliaeva Title: Internationalisation trajectory influence on university social responsibility Abstract: A new socially responsible role of the university involves becoming an experimental platform for the adaptation of people with different cultural values and the development of multilateral cross-cultural interaction; that is to ensure inter-ethnic harmony and trust for education services at the global level. The existent literature relates to students perception of university social responsibility, but mostly opts out the power of university to adapt different cultures for a better balancing society. The presented research is to look at the factors affecting internationalisation paths as a strategic direction for the contemporary and innovative responsible university. The methodology is based on in-depth interviews with chosen academic experts. The students' perception was studied using a sample of 1,300 international students of Ural Federal University, Russia. The study outlines positive correlation between fast adaptation of international students and inclusive participation in social life of a university, at the same time a university involvement into the active global environment stimulates better international communities' engagement. The research is limited by a choice of university, although the sample data is quite representative. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 123-141 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: social responsibility of university; cross-cultural management; adaptation; tolerance; new role of the university. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89078 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:123-141 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Marlen Demetriou Author-X-Name-First: Marlen Author-X-Name-Last: Demetriou Author-Name: Alkis Thrassou Author-X-Name-First: Alkis Author-X-Name-Last: Thrassou Author-Name: Ioanna Papasolomou Author-X-Name-First: Ioanna Author-X-Name-Last: Papasolomou Title: Beyond teaching CSR and ethics in tertiary education: the case of the University of Nicosia, Cyprus (EU) Abstract: The research investigates a cause-related marketing campaign launched by the University of Nicosia, Cyprus; and identifies the scope and rational of the campaign, the stakeholders and actions involved, and the outcomes of the campaign, through a multi-perspective view. The research adopts the case study methodology and its findings show that, in the organisational perspective, the key aims of the campaign were to instil a strong 'volunteerism' spirit amongst its academic community (students, faculty and staff), as well as to enhance the university's social responsibility reputation. The findings further show that CSR in tertiary education institutions demands for an approach that is comprehensive, planned, with specific aims, means and ends, and integrated within the organisational marketing strategy and communications' mix. The research also underlines the need for further research in this area, particularly in terms of employee volunteerism and its relationship with cause-related marketing (CRM). Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 97-122 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: tertiary education; higher education; universities; corporate social responsibility; CSR; employee volunteerism; cause-related marketing; CRM; image; reputation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89079 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:97-122 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Elena L. Andreeva Author-X-Name-First: Elena L. Author-X-Name-Last: Andreeva Author-Name: Alla N. Golovina Author-X-Name-First: Alla N. Author-X-Name-Last: Golovina Author-Name: Yuliya G. Myslyakova Author-X-Name-First: Yuliya G. Author-X-Name-Last: Myslyakova Title: Universities as promoter of a new social and industrial development of national economy Abstract: The article is devoted in forming the new scientific stream in university social responsibility (USR) investigation. This stream delegates to universities the role of promoter of new social and industrial development of national economy. The peculiarities are revealed of such development allowing to substantiate participants of this process and to define the central role of universities as its promoter. Consideration of this role allows broadening the USR definition, thanks to revealing the universities' influence on forming neo-industrialisation potentials. The features of USR in various countries in terms of neo-industrialisation are considered. In all countries' cases the separate elements are present of the university functions highlighted in the article. However the single complex approach is absent. This allowed developing USR definition through substantiating the USR directions, functions, indicators. Based on opinions of all participants revealed the estimation is made of USR development in Russia and the USR prospects are revealed. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 5-22 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: university social responsibility; new social and industrial development of national economy; universities as promoter of development; directions; functions and indicators of responsibility; problems and prospects of university social responsibility. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89080 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:5-22 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Matjaž Mulej Author-X-Name-First: Matjaž Author-X-Name-Last: Mulej Author-Name: Iztok Slatinek Author-X-Name-First: Iztok Author-X-Name-Last: Slatinek Author-Name: Branka Čagran Author-X-Name-First: Branka Author-X-Name-Last: Čagran Title: 'Sustainable and socially responsible university' in Maribor, Slovenia, European Union Abstract: In 2011, University of Maribor decided to become a 'sustainable and socially responsible university'. We summarise here its related efforts and the basic reasons for them. Then we consider the implementation of the S%SRUM as a non-technological innovation process, because S%SRUM is supposed to become a beneficial new practice; this cannot be attained by writing and passing good documents alone. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 80-96 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: innovation process; non-technological innovation; Slovenia; sustainability; social responsibility; University of Maribor; European Union. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89081 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:80-96 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ravi Kandhadai Author-X-Name-First: Ravi Author-X-Name-Last: Kandhadai Author-Name: P. Chander Author-X-Name-First: P. Author-X-Name-Last: Chander Title: Cross subsidy model for community transformation: Jain University social responsibility in India Abstract: Jain Vidya Niketan (JVN) in Kanakpura, Bangalore, India, is an opportunity school for the rural poor offering access to high quality education which would have otherwise been inaccessible to them. The JVN cross subsidy model is unique though it reflects in parts many theoretical concepts, practices and elements such as those of Carroll's (1979) pyramid model, the Intersecting Circles model, the Concentric Circles model (Aviva Geva, 2008) and the Impact-based USR model (Belyaeva, 2015). It is in this light the JVN case as a viable example of university social responsibility is presented. This paper also proposes a synthesised model called 'Model of auspicious vision for all' with innovative factors namely emotional capital and spiritual capital in addition to economic, ethical and philanthropic considerations. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 142-155 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: corporate social responsibility; CSR; university social responsibility; USR; sustainability; cross subsidy model; CSR models; CSR framework; CSR case study; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89082 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:142-155 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Zhanna Belyaeva Author-X-Name-First: Zhanna Author-X-Name-Last: Belyaeva Author-Name: Simone Domenico Scagnelli Author-X-Name-First: Simone Domenico Author-X-Name-Last: Scagnelli Author-Name: Mark Thomas Author-X-Name-First: Mark Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas Author-Name: Maurizio Cisi Author-X-Name-First: Maurizio Author-X-Name-Last: Cisi Title: Student perceptions of university social responsibility: implications from an empirical study in France, Italy and Russia Abstract: This article analyses student perceptions of university social responsibility (USR) across three cultures (France, Italy and Russia). USR is needed to strengthen civic commitment and active citizenship by university members to the communities they serve (Vasilescu et al., 2010). Insufficient empirical evidence currently exists to describe perceptions of key stakeholders as to what this should entail. Understanding such mind-sets is crucial to ensure effective learning adapted to the host environment (Dana, 2001). A descriptive-empirical approach combined with a factor and multivariate analysis from an online survey of 426 students enabled a comprehensive understanding of student opinions on the role of universities within their communities. Findings suggest that French and Italian students see USR as a more individual commitment compared to their Russian counterparts. From this, a specific approach to the education of future managers on issues of US and ethics may be developed. This also provides implications for higher education policy makers. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 23-42 Issue: 1/2 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: university social responsibility; USR; corporate social responsibility; CSR; non-financial reporting; USR impacts; management of sustainable practices; France; Italy; Russia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89094 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:1/2:p:23-42 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Annalisa Brambini Author-X-Name-First: Annalisa Author-X-Name-Last: Brambini Author-Name: Jan Vang Author-X-Name-First: Jan Author-X-Name-Last: Vang Title: Towards a networked governance approach in Danish hospitals? Analysing the role of patients in solving wicked problems Abstract: Hospitals across the globe are prone to numerous wicked problems. Wicked problems are difficult to solve and continue to negatively influence hospital systems. The proponents of the networked governance approach suggest that a new governance mode embracing a collaborative innovation approach to solving wicked problems has emerged. In the context of hospitals, collaborative innovation refers to mobilising patients for, in collaboration with staff members and other stakeholders, solving wicked hospital problems. The claims put forward by proponents of networked governance have not been assessed in the context of hospitals. This paper reduces this research gap by conducting an analysis of the extent to which Danish hospitals have implemented a collaborative innovation approach involving patients as an innovation asset in a systematic manner. The paper shows that the use of new collaborative innovative techniques involving patients have been embraced, but not for solving wicked problems and not in a systematic manner. The paper suggests that hospitals need to embrace collaborative innovation endeavours and patient involvement in a systematic manner for solving wicked problems. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 291-311 Issue: 3 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: healthcare; hospitals; innovation; networked governance; wicked problems; Denmark. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91687 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:3:p:291-311 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sandeep Goyal Author-X-Name-First: Sandeep Author-X-Name-Last: Goyal Author-Name: Bruno S. Sergi Author-X-Name-First: Bruno S. Author-X-Name-Last: Sergi Author-Name: Mark Esposito Author-X-Name-First: Mark Author-X-Name-Last: Esposito Title: Business development services for micro, small and medium enterprises - literature review of past trends and future directions Abstract: This article examines the research literature to understand the current and emerging trends pertaining to the role of business development service (BDS) providers in the performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The MSMEs account for 60% to 80% of the total jobs thereby posing a key influence in the economic growth of the nations. The availability and access to BDS providers (public and private) is essential for MSMEs to learn and acquire new skills regarding marketing, operations, management, resourcing, technology and innovation. However, the research literature reflects the underdeveloped nature of BDS markets, weak acceptance among the MSMEs, dynamic challenges for the BDS providers and changing market trends from public to private BDS providers. The research objective involves: 1) evaluating the evolutionary aspect of the BDS concept; 2) understanding the definition of BDS providers; 3) identifying the key challenges faced by the BDS providers; 4) identifying the strategic actions undertaken by the BDS providers. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 312-332 Issue: 3 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: literature review; BDS provider; business advice; business development services; BDS challenges; MSMEs. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91688 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:3:p:312-332 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gadaf Rexhepi Author-X-Name-First: Gadaf Author-X-Name-Last: Rexhepi Author-Name: Stjepan Srhoj Author-X-Name-First: Stjepan Author-X-Name-Last: Srhoj Title: Strategy as an ever evolving road to success of growing enterprises Abstract: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the economy because of the job generation and their innovation potential. Building on the resource-based view of the firm; this paper sets to deepen the understanding on how entrepreneurs select strategies in the growth phase of the enterprise life-cycle. The paper first provides a theoretical background and then examines the frequency of changes in strategy-making of SMEs located in Croatia and Macedonia (n = 130). Findings point towards hybrid strategy as the most frequently used, followed by cost leadership and differentiation strategy. Most of the surveyed enterprises constantly make incremental changes to the strategy. Future research papers are encouraged to use qualitative research methods and try to explore the nature of the informal strategy making changes in the context of SMEs. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 333-347 Issue: 3 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: strategy; growth phase; small and medium enterprises; SMEs; strategy regeneration; competitive advantage. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91689 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:3:p:333-347 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rasmus Lema Author-X-Name-First: Rasmus Author-X-Name-Last: Lema Author-Name: Jan Vang Author-X-Name-First: Jan Author-X-Name-Last: Vang Title: Collective efficiency: a prerequisite for cluster development? Abstract: This paper is concerned with analysing the importance of collective efficiency for upgrading of clusters. The literature on collective efficiency ascribes it a crucial role in upgrading in clusters in developing countries. Little, however, is known about how insertion into global value chains affects the prospects of gaining collective efficiency hence, the paper analyses if Bangalore's insertion into global value chains has spurred or impeded collective efficiency in the cluster. Bangalore is considered a success case in terms of cluster upgrading in a developing country context. The paper finds mixed evidence of collective efficiency. Upgrading was mainly an aggregate outcome of an uncoordinated decentralised process managed by individual companies. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 348-376 Issue: 3 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: collective efficiency; externalities; inter-firm organisation; joint action; global value chains; software industry; development; Bangalore. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91690 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:3:p:348-376 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nicola Cobelli Author-X-Name-First: Nicola Author-X-Name-Last: Cobelli Author-Name: Marta Maria Ugolini Author-X-Name-First: Marta Maria Author-X-Name-Last: Ugolini Author-Name: Fabio Cassia Author-X-Name-First: Fabio Author-X-Name-Last: Cassia Author-Name: Liz Gill Author-X-Name-First: Liz Author-X-Name-Last: Gill Author-Name: Ian D. Cameron Author-X-Name-First: Ian D. Author-X-Name-Last: Cameron Title: Industry-based issues in the provision of hearing aids in Italy Abstract: Despite the availability of free hearing tests and aids provided by qualified community-based professionals specialising in audiology services, hearing aid adoption remains low in Italy. This article investigates the reasons why hearing aids have a low acceptance level in Italy. Interviews with different hearing health professionals were conducted along with an analysis of the regulations and documentation governing the provision of publicly funded hearing aids. A combined service management and hearing-health literature review was then carried out and analysis performed. Interviews were then conducted with other hearing health professionals to confirm our analysis and findings. We contend that industry operational issues related to the structure, culture and public financing of the Italian audiology industry adversely impact on consumer service experiences. Based on this finding we propose a conceptual framework and offer four theory building propositions that we have identified as related to this highly regulated service industry. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 377-388 Issue: 3 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: audiology industry; customer experience; service provision; hearing aid; customer orientation; customer value; value co-creation; Italy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91695 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:3:p:377-388 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sasima Fakkhong Author-X-Name-First: Sasima Author-X-Name-Last: Fakkhong Author-Name: Suneeporn Suwanmaneepong Author-X-Name-First: Suneeporn Author-X-Name-Last: Suwanmaneepong Author-Name: Panya Mankeb Author-X-Name-First: Panya Author-X-Name-Last: Mankeb Title: Determinants of sustainable efficiency of rice farming in peri-urban area, evidence from Ladkrabang district, Bangkok, Thailand Abstract: Growing urbanisation, dwindling land for rice cultivation, and declining numbers of rice farmers have been major concerns. Yet, many local people living in peri-urban areas still produce rice for their livelihood. This study aimed to estimate the sustainable efficiency (SE) of the rice farmers in the peri-urban areas and investigate the determinants of SE by employing a multiple linear regression methods. Based on data collected from 230 rice farmers in the Ladkrabang district, the peri-urban area located to the East of Bangkok, Thailand, this study revealed that, on average, the SE of sample rice farmers was 0.84. The large-sized farmer had a higher average SE than small-sized and medium-sized ones. The results of regression analysis indicated having heirs working in farm was the most effective variable on the SE of rice farming, followed by participation in agricultural training programs, formal years of schooling, the number of family labour, and subsidies. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 389-405 Issue: 3 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: sustainable efficiency; peri-urban farming; rice farming; peri-urban area; Ladkrabang; Thailand. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91729 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:3:p:389-405 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shahid Hamid Raina Author-X-Name-First: Shahid Hamid Author-X-Name-Last: Raina Author-Name: R.L. Bhat Author-X-Name-First: R.L. Author-X-Name-Last: Bhat Title: Healthcare service quality in private hospitals of India - an empirical assessment from Jammu and Kashmir State Abstract: This study evaluates the quality of healthcare services provided by private hospitals in Srinagar City of Jammu and Kashmir State of India from the perspective of inpatients. The study made use of SERVQUAL model to make an empirical assessment of the quality of healthcare services provided to the inpatients and determine the gaps between patient's perceptions and expectations of service quality. The differences between mean perceptions and mean expectations of patients were statistically significant (p < 0.01) for all service quality dimensions except for efficiency dimension, implying that the private hospitals in Srinagar were not meeting the expectations of patients. The overall service quality was found to be &minus;0.70, indicating significant shortfalls in service quality. The study gives some valuable insights into the functional service quality of private hospitals and proposes some managerial interventions for the improvement of overall service quality in the private hospitals of the study area. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 406-416 Issue: 3 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: India; private hospitals; service quality; expectations; perceptions. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91737 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:3:p:406-416 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gerhard Schneider Author-X-Name-First: Gerhard Author-X-Name-Last: Schneider Author-Name: Clotilde Jenny Author-X-Name-First: Clotilde Author-X-Name-Last: Jenny Author-Name: René Longet Author-X-Name-First: René Author-X-Name-Last: Longet Title: Beyond Local Agenda 21: local implementation of sustainability - an inventory of organisational practices of sustainability approaches of Western Swiss municipalities Abstract: In Switzerland, more than 200 municipalities have a sustainability approach. Governance and organisational processes can play a decisive part in its success or failure. The objective of the present analysis was to establish an inventory of practices, their achievements and the obstacles encountered with a sample of municipalities of Western Switzerland. Two different approaches could be detected - Local Agenda 21 and a transversal or horizontal sustainability approach. A majority of the municipalities consider Local Agenda 21 to be an inflexible listing of heterogeneous actions, showing difficulties to be introduced into operative management. A transversal approach seems to encounter fewer obstacles. Independently of the chosen approach, no controlling or evaluation of what had been achieved was carried out; at the same time all municipalities regret the lack of a standardised framework with criteria and indicators that allow controlling and evaluation. However, all municipalities of the sample want to continue on their way to a sustainable township. In our opinion, either approach (Local Agenda 21 or a transversal approach) can be successful - what seems to matter is integration into strategic and operative management. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 435-453 Issue: 4 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: sustainability in municipalities; sustainability in local government; Local Agenda 21; integrating sustainability; embedding sustainability; Switzerland. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93567 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:4:p:435-453 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Peter Jones Author-X-Name-First: Peter Author-X-Name-Last: Jones Author-Name: Daphne Comfort Author-X-Name-First: Daphne Author-X-Name-Last: Comfort Author-Name: David Hillier Author-X-Name-First: David Author-X-Name-Last: Hillier Title: Materiality and external assurance in corporate sustainability reporting: an exploratory case study of the UK construction industry Abstract: The aims of this paper are to provide a preliminary examination of the extent to which the UK's leading construction companies are reporting embracing materiality and commissioning independent external assurance as part of their sustainability reporting processes and to offer some wider reflections on materiality and external assurance in sustainability reporting. The information for the paper is drawn from the top 20 UK construction companies' corporate websites. The paper reveals that only a minority of the UK's top 20 construction companies had embraced materiality or commissioned independent external assurance as an integral part of their sustainability reporting processes. This can be seen to reduce the reliability and credibility of the construction companies sustainability reports. The paper provides an accessible review of the extent to which the UK's leading construction companies are currently reporting embracing materiality and commissioning external assurance as part of their sustainability reporting processes. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 454-472 Issue: 4 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: sustainability; materiality; external assurance; construction companies; UK. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93568 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:4:p:454-472 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Md Nazmul Hasan Author-X-Name-First: Md Nazmul Author-X-Name-Last: Hasan Title: Sustainable and socially responsible business: doable reality or just a luxury? An exploratory study of the Bangladeshi manufacturing SMEs Abstract: Drawing on the <i>ISO 26000: 2010 - Guidance on Social Responsibility</i>, this study investigates the extent to which Bangladeshi manufacturing SMEs are incorporating sustainability into their day-to-day business activities. The findings reconfirm the existence of the so called 'attitude-behaviour' gap. The barriers that hinder the sustainable engagement of SMEs include corruption, a weak regulatory environment, inefficient or ill-suited government and external support, and a lack of awareness of the environmental aspects of SR. In addition, this research reveals that Bangladeshi manufacturing SMEs do, to a certain degree, implement sustainability; only those few issues that suit the owner-managers' personal motives are addressed, while some others are neglected. Finally, it has been found that the business type and size, and the owner-managers' educational attainments have no significant influence on the degree of adoption of sustainable and socially responsible business practices by Bangladeshi manufacturing SMEs. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 473-506 Issue: 4 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: small and medium-sized enterprises; SMEs; social responsibility; ISO 26000; ethics; sustainability; developing countries; Bangladesh. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93570 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:4:p:473-506 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Say Keat Ooi Author-X-Name-First: Say Keat Author-X-Name-Last: Ooi Author-Name: Azlan Amran Author-X-Name-First: Azlan Author-X-Name-Last: Amran Title: Enabling climate change reporting in Malaysia Abstract: The Paris Agreement 2015 marked a historical moment for climate change mitigation efforts. With the put forth plans to cut GHG emissions, there are increasing demand for transparency of corporate carbon footprint reductions. This paper describes the development of a Malaysian context climate change reporting index. Drawing from the national policy on climate change, and the reporting framework of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board, together with content analysis of several recognised best practice guides released by international associations, a Malaysian-based climate change reporting index has been developed. This climate change index would be useful for organisations seeking to report climate change related information, and it acts as a detailed benchmarking tool for institutional investors and corporations to take action on climate change. Despite the comparatively low extent of corporate climate change reporting, the findings indicated that Malaysian businesses are aware of climate change, and focus on climate change business strategies. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 507-527 Issue: 4 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: climate change; climate change reporting index; governance; sustainable development; Malaysia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93591 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:4:p:507-527 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ayman Ismail Author-X-Name-First: Ayman Author-X-Name-Last: Ismail Author-Name: Ahmed Tolba Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Tolba Author-Name: Seham Ghalwash Author-X-Name-First: Seham Author-X-Name-Last: Ghalwash Author-Name: Ayman Alkhatib Author-X-Name-First: Ayman Author-X-Name-Last: Alkhatib Author-Name: Emine Esra Karadeniz Author-X-Name-First: Emine Esra Author-X-Name-Last: Karadeniz Author-Name: Khalid El Ouazzani Author-X-Name-First: Khalid El Author-X-Name-Last: Ouazzani Author-Name: Fatima Boutaleb Author-X-Name-First: Fatima Author-X-Name-Last: Boutaleb Author-Name: Lotfi Belkacem Author-X-Name-First: Lotfi Author-X-Name-Last: Belkacem Author-Name: Thomas Schøtt Author-X-Name-First: Thomas Author-X-Name-Last: Schøtt Title: Inclusion in entrepreneurship, especially of women, youth and unemployed: status and an agenda for research in Middle East and North Africa Abstract: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has a desire to include more people in entrepreneurship, especially women, youth, and unemployed. The question here is, how are gender, age, and occupation affecting entry, including entry pulled by opportunity and pushed by necessity? The study analyses a large representative sample of adults around MENA, surveyed by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. Analyses show in detail how occupations depend on gender and age, and show the potential for turning intention into upstarts, especially in disadvantaged segments. Policies for entrepreneurship in MENA may utilise some of the findings. Notably, the study shows that inclusion of women, youth, and unemployed may be potentially be considerably enhanced through policies. These disadvantaged segments frequently intend to become entrepreneurs, but they tend not to enact their vocational intents. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 528-547 Issue: 4 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: inclusion; women; youth; unemployed; intention; upstart. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93608 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:4:p:528-547 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carlo Bellavite Pellegrini Author-X-Name-First: Carlo Bellavite Author-X-Name-Last: Pellegrini Author-Name: Laura Pellegrini Author-X-Name-First: Laura Author-X-Name-Last: Pellegrini Author-Name: Bruno S. Sergi Author-X-Name-First: Bruno S. Author-X-Name-Last: Sergi Title: Governance and banking system morphology in China: the evolution over the last two decades (1995-2015) Abstract: Over the past two decades in the Chinese banking system substantial progress has been made, and reforms have been mainly aimed at improving its governance and efficiency, but many governance problems still exist and hinder a complete transition to a market economy. Through the analysis of the economic freedom and the global governance indicators, in the context of a comparative analysis with European and North American countries, this paper shows that, despite a considerable economic growth, economic and financial reforms, Chinese governance variables are likely to have a second order effect in comparison with fundamental economic variables in favouring (or not) Chinese growth. However the high rate of growth, over the years of the financial turmoil as well, may have paradoxically prevented the improvement of governance indexes, meanwhile financial sector and global governance issues will have to be improved in order to promote efficient financial intermediation and sustainable growth in China. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 549-580 Issue: 5 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: China; banking system morphology; governance indexes; economic growth. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=94329 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:5:p:549-580 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sjors Witjes Author-X-Name-First: Sjors Author-X-Name-Last: Witjes Author-Name: Jacqueline M. Cramer Author-X-Name-First: Jacqueline M. Author-X-Name-Last: Cramer Author-Name: Walter J.V. Vermeulen Author-X-Name-First: Walter J.V. Author-X-Name-Last: Vermeulen Title: On corporate sustainability integration and the support of tools Abstract: Various tools have been developed to support companies integrating corporate sustainability (CS) into their organisational system. Research on the use of these tools does not clearly show how these tools support the integration process of CS. This paper focuses on the CS integration support of three tools most often mentioned in the literature. We will question the contribution each tool can make in supporting CS integration, based on six integration process elements. The analysis shows a potential complementarity between the tools. Moreover, companies should be critical on where within the organisation the interventions for CS integration are needed and what improvement should be generated before choosing tools. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 581-607 Issue: 5 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: corporate sustainability integration; sustainability reporting; life cycle assessment; LCA; environmental management systems; EMSs. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=94332 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:5:p:581-607 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Peter Jones Author-X-Name-First: Peter Author-X-Name-Last: Jones Author-Name: Daphne Comfort Author-X-Name-First: Daphne Author-X-Name-Last: Comfort Author-Name: David Hillier Author-X-Name-First: David Author-X-Name-Last: Hillier Title: The sustainable development goals and retailing Abstract: The sustainable development goals (SDGs) agreed at a United Nations General Assembly in 2015 embrace an ambitious and wide ranging set of global environmental, social and economic issues designed to effect a transition to a more sustainable future. The United Nations called on all governments to pursue these ambitious goals but also acknowledged the important role of the business community in addressing the SDGs. This paper provides an outline of the SDGs and offers a commentary on the challenges leading retailers seem likely to face if they are to make a significant contribution to the SDGs. The commentary suggests that while retailers will need to identify and measure their contributions to the SDGs, to integrate their achievements into their sustainability reporting processes and to commission more comprehensive external assurance, fundamental concerns remain about the tensions between sustainability and continuing economic growth. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 608-618 Issue: 5 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: sustainable development goals; SDGs; retailing; economic growth; business engagement. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=94335 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:5:p:608-618 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Azlan Amran Author-X-Name-First: Azlan Author-X-Name-Last: Amran Author-Name: Say Keat Ooi Author-X-Name-First: Say Keat Author-X-Name-Last: Ooi Author-Name: Riduan Toani Mydin Author-X-Name-First: Riduan Toani Author-X-Name-Last: Mydin Author-Name: Susela Devi Author-X-Name-First: Susela Author-X-Name-Last: Devi Title: Use of the web in corporate sustainability disclosure: Malaysian evidence Abstract: Business organisations employ a range of communication channels to inform and interact with their stakeholders on their corporate social responsibility and sustainability concerns. Over the years, with the proliferation of the internet, online and web-based communications have become the most widely used medium. However, comparatively little is known about the current use of and potential of internet communications in corporate sustainability disclosure in Malaysia. This study explores and aims to highlights the numerous advantages that the web provides for communication of sustainability issues. These advantages have been conceptualised through Media Richness Theory and operationalised through a study of online sustainability disclosure practices among public-listed companies in Malaysia. The findings indicate that the potential of the web is not extensively utilised by businesses to communicate their sustainability practices. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 619-636 Issue: 5 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: sustainability disclosure; sustainable development; internet; communication; media richness theory; Malaysia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=94336 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:5:p:619-636 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jan Vang Author-X-Name-First: Jan Author-X-Name-Last: Vang Author-Name: Sean Maher Author-X-Name-First: Sean Author-X-Name-Last: Maher Author-Name: Annalisa Brambini Author-X-Name-First: Annalisa Author-X-Name-Last: Brambini Title: Emergence of film industries in small countries: on the needs for an integrated cluster and branding strategy Abstract: Studies on the spatial organisation of film industries have grown steadily during the last decade. This literature has, however, neglected to pay attention to the specificities of the challenges faced by small countries aimed at building up a film industry in the context of global dominance by media conglomerates located in major audio-visual hubs. The conventional cluster and regional innovation systems-literature highlight respectively, reduced transaction costs, cluster-based learning and knowledge externalities, tax incentives and systemic effects in explaining the spatial distribution of film activities. These issues are all supply factors. We illustrate how the supply factor-based explanations need to integrate demand side factors for explaining emergence of film clusters located in small countries. Based on an original case study on the emergence of the Copenhagen film cluster, we document how the co-evolution of cluster externalities and shared branding (i.e., demand side) paved the way for its successful transformation. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 637-656 Issue: 5 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: innovation; cluster; film; dogma; von Trier; creative industries; experience economy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=94339 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:5:p:637-656 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohamed F. Omran Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed F. Author-X-Name-Last: Omran Title: An analysis of the financial inclusion in South Africa considering race, education and income Abstract: The paper examines the issue of financial inclusion in South Africa by analysing the likelihood of ownership of a bank account of an adult individual by race, education and income. Although racial segregation in South Africa was ended on May 10th, 1994, there is still considerable evidence that self-employed and entrepreneurs' successes are related to their ethnic groups. The paper examines how likely it is that higher education, after controlling for income, increase awareness of financial planning and therefore bank accounts ownership. Education is found to be a significant factor that increases the likelihood of owning a bank account. The odds of owning a bank account increases by 15% for every extra year of education, holding race and income constant. The Whites have the highest median years of education of 12 years, followed by ten years for Asians, nine years for Africans, and eight years for coloured. Journal: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development Pages: 657-667 Issue: 5 Volume: 14 Year: 2018 Keywords: financial inclusion; race; education; ethnic entrepreneurship; logit regression; South Africa. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=94341 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:wremsd:v:14:y:2018:i:5:p:657-667