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This study had five objectives: explain the initial steps that led to the construction of the Ethical Leadership Questionnaire (ELQ); analyze the items and verify the ELQ reliability using item response theory (IRT); examine its factorial structure with a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and an exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) approach; test the item bias of the ELQ; assess the relation between the ELQ dimensions and ethical sensitivity. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Study 1 and Study 2 involved 200 and 668 respondents, respectively. Step 1 consisted in IRT; Step 2 in CFA and ESEM analysis; Step 3 in invariance of the ELQ items across gender, and Step 4 in structural equation modeling.

Results indicated the presence of the three types of ethic in the resolution of moral dilemmas, validating Starratt's model. The factor structure was gender invariant. Ethic of critique was significantly related to ethical sensitivity.

More replications will be needed to fully support the ELQ's validity. Given that the instrument may be used in diverse cultural contexts, invariance across cultures would be warranted.

As educational organizations become aware of the crucial need for more ethical leaders, they will need to pay particular attention to the ethic of critique as it appears to play a significant role in the development of ethical sensitivity.

Results presented in this paper answer a vital need for more ethical skills in educational leadership.

The ELQ provides a validated measure of Starratt's conceptual framework and highlights the key role played by ethical sensitivity and the ethic of critique.

Aversion to liberalism and socialism was indeed a trademark of Catholic economic thought from Rerum Novarum onwards and therefore many Catholic economists are to be found among those looking for a third way. François Perroux and Maurice Byé were among the most prominent of them. They partook a closeness to the Catholic church and a good knowledge of Brazil through their missions in this country. But they differed in their methodology and in their approach to the European Union. Byé remained firmly rooted in the methodological individualism whereas Perroux’ approach seem too fuzzy to be characterized. These differences are obvious in their treatment of the European issues where Perroux’ stance for a Europe without shores contrasts with Byé’s successful recommendations for a step-by-step construction of the Little Europe. After six decades it is time to bring Byé out of the shadows.

This research seeks to analyse the process by which undergraduate students make decisions on social entrepreneurship intention (SEI) using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) model, as well as to comprehend the influence of social capital (SC) on their SEI.

The sample was obtained from the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences of Agdal in Rabat, consisting of third-year students enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree programme. The study involved a total of 300 pupils. The authors used the multivariate analytic method known as partial least squares (PLS) to investigate the correlation between different components of our theoretical framework.

SC has demonstrated indirect influences on the development of intentions in the field of social entrepreneurship (SE). The perceived knowledge of the support network has a substantial impact on behavioural control and subjective norms, but it does not influence attitudes. In contrast, the perceived support from the friends and family network has a substantial impact on all three components of the model.

Despite the study’s extensive coverage of several ideas and their consequences in both the theoretical and practical realms, it is important to acknowledge its inherent limitations. The cross-sectional design and use of a student sample may be perceived as restricting considerations.

This research provides valuable insights that support the investments in education, resources and human endeavours made by governmental entities, universities and the private sector. It also supports the initiatives undertaken by management and business schools, as well as trade associations. When individuals establish an intention to engage in SE, whether they act on it immediately or later on or whether they never act on it at all, there is a good signal that mentorship programmes and training in SE have an influence on the process of transitioning towards taking action.

Despite preventive efforts from some companies to offer some sport and physical activity (SPA) to their employees, French participation rates remain very low, which limit impacts in terms of health and economic benefits. The aim of this study was to better understand the factors influencing SPA participation in the workplace.

A cross-sectional study was conducted based on an electronic questionnaire survey disseminated to 24 companies based in France that offered SPA to their employees. An independent sample t-test was conducted to explore the differences between the most common facilitating and constraining factors, in relation to “being a sporty person” self-perception, leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) level and demographic information. Predictors of SPA in the workplace were determined using a binomial logistic regression.

A total of 1,318 employees completed the survey, of which 60% were women, mostly highly educated and white collar. “Being a sporty person,” self-perception has been a predictor of SPA participation in the workplace.

More multicomponent work-based interventions, including incidental physical activity, might be necessary to increase participation and overcome time constraint.

Although SPA participation in the workplace is considered to promote numerous positive organizational and individual consequences, this is the first study to assess the associations between facilitating and constraining factors of SPA participation in the workplace setting and physical self-perception.

This paper aims to find ways to improve the performance of social and medical establishments through a new organizational structure and the use of quality management methods.

The research is based on an empirical study of a number of French establishments providing primary and secondary data, collected through interviews and records, on their management styles and results.

The research shows that the present management of such establishments lacks effectiveness and efficiency and that their networking and the implementation of quality principles and tools could improve their global performance.

The process of internal and external evaluation of establishments still being in progress, it is not possible yet to draw definitive conclusions on the effectiveness of the solutions proposed. The study will have to be completed when all the evaluations have taken place.

The findings of the study imply that a real new perspective is needed, and can be a reflection basis for establishments to reconsider their management in order to meet stakeholders' expectations.

The paper casts a new look on the management of homes for the elderly, in particular and organizations providing social services, in general. It can offer food for thought to all actors in this sector.