This chapter begins with a reflection on the call for investigating how entrepreneurial competencies are developed (Bird, 1995) in the context of university-based entrepreneurship…
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This chapter begins with a reflection on the call for investigating how entrepreneurial competencies are developed (Bird, 1995) in the context of university-based entrepreneurship centers. Through clarifying the nature of entrepreneurial competencies and applying a social constructivist perspective of learning, it is proposed that effective nurturing of entrepreneurial competencies for university students through entrepreneurship centers shall be based on five key characteristics; namely, active experimentation, authenticity, social interaction, sense of ownership, and scaffolding support. The chapter contributes to the literature through establishing a link between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial competencies in the context of university-based entrepreneurship centers, which have become an increasingly popular way for promoting entrepreneurial development. The practical implications on nurturing entrepreneurs through entrepreneurship centers are discussed, together with the directions for further research. This chapter is designed as a refection upon Bird’s original article articulating the concept of entrepreneurial competencies. In this chapter, the author outlines how entrepreneurial competencies can be developed through education programs, specifically via entrepreneurship centers.
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Melissa R. Bowers and Anurag Agarwal
Describes a model of a hierarchical planning system to provide a comprehensive approach to the complex production planning and scheduling problem. The model supplies a link…
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Describes a model of a hierarchical planning system to provide a comprehensive approach to the complex production planning and scheduling problem. The model supplies a link between long‐term and short‐term planning; the three tiers of the hierarchy implement: long‐term inventory planning on a cost minimization basis; shorter‐term production planning; and daily sequencing. Emphasizes efficient processing and transmission of information.
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship of organizational culture, leadership and crisis management through exploration of these three constructs with respect to…
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship of organizational culture, leadership and crisis management through exploration of these three constructs with respect to crisis management.
Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, a conceptual framework has been proposed that is based on the literature findings of organizational culture, leadership and crisis management. Two types of cultural elements are used; internal versus external focus and low versus high flexibility. Organizational crisis management process is explained through the five-stage life cycle, including signal detection, prevention, damage containment, recovery and learning. Four types of leadership are included; directive, transactional, cognitive and transformational that are critical during crisis management. Five research propositions have been proposed for each stage of crisis management.
Findings
Five research propositions have been proposed based on the stages of crisis management.
Research limitations/implications
The conceptual framework needs to be tested for validity. More research is needed on how changing demographics and technology affect these constructs. Organizations need to develop through reflective practices that focus on leadership competencies and crisis-prone culture to tackle any crisis event.
Practical implications
Organizations need to develop leadership competencies and crisis-prone culture. Organizations needs to be reflective on their practices.
Originality/value
The proposed conceptual framework is an expanded version of the crisis response leadership matrix (CRLM) model of Bowers et al. (2017). In this paper, an unique concept is presented by aligning leadership, culture and crisis management with respect to each stage of crisis management and types of crisis.
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The librarian and researcher have to be able to uncover specific articles in their areas of interest. This Bibliography is designed to help. Volume IV, like Volume III, contains…
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The librarian and researcher have to be able to uncover specific articles in their areas of interest. This Bibliography is designed to help. Volume IV, like Volume III, contains features to help the reader to retrieve relevant literature from MCB University Press' considerable output. Each entry within has been indexed according to author(s) and the Fifth Edition of the SCIMP/SCAMP Thesaurus. The latter thus provides a full subject index to facilitate rapid retrieval. Each article or book is assigned its own unique number and this is used in both the subject and author index. This Volume indexes 29 journals indicating the depth, coverage and expansion of MCB's portfolio.
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Zyad M. Alzaydi, Chanaka Jayawardhena, Bang Nguyen, Pantea Foroudi and Maria Palazzo
Zahid Hussain Bhat and Nuzhat Saba
This study aims to explore the role of organisations and leaders in addressing crises, with a focus on the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. It proposes a conceptual framework…
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This study aims to explore the role of organisations and leaders in addressing crises, with a focus on the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. It proposes a conceptual framework that integrates leadership competencies and crisis management, the response–recovery framework, explained through the five-stage cycle starting from crisis identification, crisis planning, crisis containment, crisis recovery, to redesigning crisis management.
Design/methodology/approach
This research relies on an extensive review of literature on leadership and crisis management. A structured bibliometric analysis was conducted using tools like VOSViewer and Scopus, supported by thematic synthesis, to identify key themes and trends.
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This study establishes a response–recovery framework for crisis management. It identifies essential leadership roles and competencies required during various phases of crises, including crisis identification, planning, containment, recovery and redesigning management. It highlights the dynamic evolution of leadership roles and the significance of effective communication, organisational resilience and distributed leadership.
Practical implications
The proposed response–recovery framework provides actionable insights for practitioners to navigate crises effectively. It emphasises the importance of adaptable leadership styles, proactive crisis planning and fostering resilience, offering organisations a roadmap for handling future crises.
Originality/value
This study offers a unique integration of leadership and crisis management literature, presenting a novel framework aligned with the changing demands of crises. Its focus on leadership evolution across crisis stages provides valuable theoretical and practical contributions for scholars and practitioners.
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Anna Marie Johnson, Claudene Sproles and Robert Detmering
The purpose of this paper is to provide a selected bibliography of recent resources on library instruction and information literacy.
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The purpose of this paper is to provide a selected bibliography of recent resources on library instruction and information literacy.
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The paper introduces and annotates periodical articles, monographs, and audiovisual material examining library instruction and information literacy.
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The paper provides information about each source, discusses the characteristics of current scholarship, and describes sources that contain unique scholarly contributions and quality reproductions.
Originality/value
The information may be used by librarians and interested parties as a quick reference to literature on library instruction and information literacy.