International Journal of Business and Globalisation (8 papers in press)

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• Corporate social responsibility and organisational performance in Vietnam  
  by Ngoc Khuong Mai, Khoa Truong An Nguyen 
  Abstract: This study aims to investigate how corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices can affect employee commitment and the financial performance of firms in Vietnam - a developing country, and to build a conceptual framework for these factors to achieve theoretical and practical contributions. The framework is tested by conducting data analysis of 869 firms in different sectors in Vietnam. The empirical results show that CSR practices have positive and direct effects on employee commitment and financial performance. In addition, employee commitment directly affects financial performance, confirming the mediating role of employee commitment on the relationship between CSR practices and financial performance. It is suggested that for the sustainable development of firms, managers should deploy more CSR practices, especially in developing countries where corporate social responsibility practices are not sufficiently or widely fulfilled.
  Keywords: corporate social responsibility; CSR; employee commitment; financial performance; CSR practices in Vietnam; developing countries; public sector; private sector; foreign direct investment; Vietnam.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2025.10073350
   
  
• Is the gender gap in entrepreneurship closing? An investigation with a technologically empowered systematic literature review  
  by Rohail Hassan, Meghna Chhabra, Ridhi Bhatia, Monika Agarwal, Sahil Malik 
  Abstract: The objective of this study is to seek an answer to the question of whether the gender gap in entrepreneurship (GGIE) still persists. For this objective, the study explores the thematic landscape of the research field of 'GGIE' and contributes toward exploring relationships among specific constructs in the area of GGIE like leading contributors in the field regarding countries, research organisations, authors, and source titles. Keyword's co-occurrence analysis technique categorises and explores prominent and emerging topics. The findings of the study reveal that there still exists a wide disparity in the men's and women's entrepreneurship rates with the former still predominant in entrepreneurship. Besides women's entrepreneurial propensity is negatively affected by gender stenotypes. A lack of theoretical support also marks the field. The research field of GGIE has gained significant attention in advanced economies. However, key didactical issues related to the opportunities and challenges of women entrepreneurs remain debatable worldwide.
  Keywords: gender gap in entrepreneurship; GGIE; bibliometric analysis; review.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2025.10072141
   
  
• COVID-19 and human resource management research: current status and future directions  
  by Nasser Fathi Easa, Michael Wang, Rayan Mohammed Abdul-Al 
  Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly created a complex and difficult environment for leaders and human resource management (HRM) professionals in coping with these unprecedented challenges. In this context, there are very few studies on the impact of COVID-19 on HRM. Therefore, this paper aims to review the existing literature on this topic to expand the current knowledge, detect research gaps and offer a foundation for future research in this area preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) technique was followed for this review. Different academic databases were searched, e.g., Wiley, Emerald Insight, Taylor & Francis, SpringerLink, Cambridge Core, and ScienceDirect. A total of 43 articles published in 2020 and 2021 were reviewed. Findings show that research on COVID-19 and HRM was linked to five major themes: leadership, employee performance, employee mental health, employee well-being, and job insecurity. Scholars gave high concern to leadership, a moderate concern to employee performance and mental health, and a low concern to employee well-being and Job insecurity. The paper provides directions for future research.
  Keywords: COVID-19; human resource management; HRM; leadership; systematic review and meta-analysis.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2025.10073351
   
  
• Exploring the mediating effect of person-organisation fit between workplace spirituality and organisational commitment  
  by Rajni, Alka Swami 
  Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of workplace spirituality on organisational commitment by investigating the mediating effect of person-organisation fit (P-O fit). The results of the study were obtained by analysing the data collected through a questionnaire from 215 employees working in the automobile service industry using structural equation modelling. The results of the bootstrapping procedure showed no direct relationship between spirituality in the workplace and organisational commitment; however, a significant relationship between workplace spirituality and person-organisation fit was reported. Furthermore, P-O fits serve as a complete mediator between workplace spirituality and organisational commitment. Also, we are the first to examine the mediating role of perceived fit between workplace spirituality and organisational commitment, thereby shedding light on the mechanism by which workplace spirituality impacts employees' commitment levels, which is unique. It is fair to conclude that spirituality may be a critical element in enhancing the commitment.
  Keywords: workplace spirituality; WPS; person-organisation fit; P-O fit; organisational commitment; structural equation modelling.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2024.10055005
   
  
• Impact of COVID-19 on low-income financial consumers in India  
  by Ardhendu Shekhar Singh, Dilip Ambarkhane, Bhama Venkataramani 
  Abstract: The pandemic has enormously impacted human beings in general and people with low incomes in particular. It has eliminated the livelihood opportunities for those working in unorganised and small-scale industries. The consumption of products and services could have been higher and more specific. We used the secondary data to analyse the impact of the pandemic on low-income consumers. We found that the effect was felt more in the service sector; within it, financial services were a severely impacted sector. Low-income consumers needed more income to save, and at the same time, loan facilities to smoothen consumption were also unavailable. They faced limitations from the demand and supply sides. The pandemic also created fear and anxiety among consumers. Banks had to respond to it by taking measures like social distancing, protective equipment, etc., to eliminate those fears and uncertainties that have affected the consumption of financial services. This paper has analysed various factors affecting the consumption of financial services among low-income consumers.
  Keywords: low-income consumers; COVID-19; impact; financial services; microfinance; India.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2025.10073832
   
  
• Riding Harley Davidson through brand communities: a vehicle to de-identification and self-actualisation of South Korean female riders  
  by Kyuho Lee, Byung-Jin Park, Melih Madanoglu, Dohee Kim 
  Abstract: This study explores the gender norm implications of brand community in the Asian context. Specifically, based on the tenets of social identity theory, this study examines the underlying motivations, symbolic meanings of riding Harley Davidson and its impact among Korean females. A qualitative method consisting of in-depth interviews was employed to understand the underlying motivations of riding Harley Davidsons, the relationships among brand community members, and the nature of the brand community. Findings reveal that the Harley Davidson female brand community plays a pivotal role in the respondents' choice to ride Harley Davidson. The relationships among members are much stickier and more personal compared to members of identical Western brand communities.
  Keywords: Harley Davidson; brand community; brand value; female rider; social identity.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2025.10073830
   
  
• How far are board characteristics liable for enforcement of corporate governance? A study of Indian companies  
  by Amita Rani, Monita Mago, Sandeep Singh 
  Abstract: The present study is an attempt to examine the effect of each as well as overall board characteristics on corporate governance of the companies under study. The sample of the study comprised of 1,001 observations made over the year about 91 companies listed at Bombay Stock Exchange and covered a period of 11 years ranging from 2010-2020. The data was analysed by using panel regression and structural equation modelling through the application of E-Views (11.0) and Smart PLS version 3.3.3. It was found that the board characteristics such as institutional investors, non-institutional investors, non-executive chairperson, promoter chairperson, board size, woman CEO, proportion of women in the board, woman chairperson, board meetings, and multiple directorships of outside director had a significant effect on two or more corporate governance measures. Further, there was a significant positive effect of overall board characteristics on corporate governance of the firms under study.
  Keywords: profitability; ownership structure; board structure; board busyness; agency theory; resource allocation theory; financial performance.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2025.10073829
   
  
• Talent management practices: a growing buzz among millennials and Gen X  
  by Pratiksha Mishra, Sushma Rani, Sanjeev Kumar 
  Abstract: In today's digitalised era, the cut-throat competition in the market have compelled organisations to adopt flexible talent management practices. The present research aims to study the response of millennials and Gen X towards talent management practices followed by the organisation. The study follows an exploratory research design while the sample has been collected through a random sampling technique. Among five IT firms in Delhi NCR, 300 white-collar employees were selected. The statistical tools that have been applied include Fisher's LSD and ANOVA. From the analysis, it has been found that among the millennials, strong talent management practices have shown a great impact as compared to Gen X. In accordance with the previous literature and the present technology, the study provides the importance of moulding talent management practices according to the technological advancements so that the organisation can set a new benchmark for itself in this cut-throat competitive market.
  Keywords: talent management; millennial; digitalisation; Gen X.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2025.10073831