Samet Gunay, Selma Kurtishi-Kastrati and Kristina Krsteska
This study aims to explore the impact of regional green economies and communities on global sustainability. This study attempts to show if the empirical results align with the…
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Purpose
This study aims to explore the impact of regional green economies and communities on global sustainability. This study attempts to show if the empirical results align with the regional sustainable development policy and practices.
Design/methodology/approach
Empirical analyses are conducted through time-varying correlations, structural break tests and volatility modeling. As a public health indicator, the community variable is proxied by the daily COVID-19 cases.
Findings
According to the results, the US green economy and global sustainability relationship exhibit a greater variety than that of Europe and Asia regions. Volatility modeling reveals that green economies are significant variables for each region in accounting for the changes in global sustainability. Europe and Asia have the highest and lowest effects in this interaction, respectively. The results are consistent with the carbon emission statistics of the regions studied and the government’s efforts to promote sustainable development. Furthermore, this study supports the efforts of the European Union to tackle climate and environmental issues, as well as create a resource-efficient economy and truly prosperous society.
Originality/value
This study presents empirical findings concerning global sustainability by providing evidence from three regions. The outcomes on the extent of regional contribution to global sustainability may lead the policymakers to develop new strategies in the management of turmoil periods such as a pandemic.
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Marsela Thanasi-Boçe and Selma Kurtishi-Kastrati
This study aims to explore the extent to which universities in developing countries have adopted social responsibility (SR) and track its implementation.
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Purpose
This study aims to explore the extent to which universities in developing countries have adopted social responsibility (SR) and track its implementation.
Design/methodology/approach
Through content analysis, the study examined the SR activities in 14 universities in Albania and North Macedonia. A framework for assessing SR in universities was developed based on the ISO 26000/2010 standard and the main SR domains relevant to the university context were identified and analysed. A comparison between public and private universities was made and best practices were highlighted.
Findings
The results showed that the highest scoring domain is organisational governance, while the environment domain scored lowest. No significant differences between public and private universities were identified in the disclosure of the university social responsibility (USR) domains.
Research limitations/implications
Domains were assessed based on the online content the universities disclosed and did not consider any unpublished content.
Social implications
The best SR practices are promoted to increase other universities’ level of engagement with the USR approach.
Originality/value
The study adds to the contributions in the USR literature by providing a better understanding of the application of USR in developing countries. The developed framework may be used to assess USR engagement in a practical way.
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Halil Zaim, Yavuz Keceli, Ashraf Jaradat and Selma Kastrati
Managing knowledge effectively and efficiently is considered to be a key success factor to gain sustainable competitive advantage for organizations. This study aims to analyze the…
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Purpose
Managing knowledge effectively and efficiently is considered to be a key success factor to gain sustainable competitive advantage for organizations. This study aims to analyze the impact of knowledge management (KM) processes on human resource management (HRM).
Design/methodology/approach
To test the relationship of KM processes on HRM, a case study was conducted using structural equation modeling based on data collected from employees and managers of a Telecom company in Turkey. The survey instrument is a self-administered questionnaire composed of 37 questions. Three of them are demographic questions; 20 questions aim to reveal KM processes and 14 for HRM practices. The questionnaire was distributed via google survey link to employees and managers in headquarters office and two branches in Istanbul.
Findings
In this paper, the authors tried to investigate the impact of KM practices on the HRM performance of a company. The results indicate that companies with better KM practices tend to perform better at HRM. The main contribution of this paper lies in pointing out that, among the dimensions of KM, knowledge sharing and knowledge utilization have direct impact on HRM, whereas knowledge generation and knowledge sharing have indirect impacts.
Research limitations/implications
The main limitation of this study lies in the fact that data are collected from a single company in telecom industry. Therefore, it is difficult to generalize the results. Although the research findings are aligned with those of the previous studies, further research using data from numerous companies in various industries is still needed to generalize the research findings.
Practical implications
The paper includes implications for the development of knowledge utilization generated and stored within the company. The knowledge can create improvements in the company’s HRM performance if it is shared and used effectively. The paper addresses an important subject and the findings may be used by human resources and KM practitioners interested in the development of organizational knowledge through human resource practices.
Originality/value
This paper fulfills an identified need to investigate the impact of KM practices on the HRM performance of a company.
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Marsela Thanasi-Boçe, Indri Dyrmishi and Selma Kurtishi-Kastrati
This chapter critically examines the unique challenges and opportunities faced by family-owned startups in emerging economies, a topic that has received limited attention in…
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This chapter critically examines the unique challenges and opportunities faced by family-owned startups in emerging economies, a topic that has received limited attention in existing literature. Recognizing the high failure rate of startups, particularly in family firms, this study seeks to understand the factors contributing to their success or failure. Employing a qualitative analysis, the chapter explores various economic, legal, and cultural dimensions that influence these businesses. It provides a comparative perspective, drawing insights from various emerging economies to identify patterns and differences in the experiences of family-owned startups. The chapter aims to fill the knowledge gap by offering a comprehensive view of the success and failure dynamics in family-owned startups, with a focus on strategic, managerial, and operational aspects. This approach offers valuable insights for both academics and practitioners, aiming to guide future research and practical interventions to support the sustainability and growth of family firms in these dynamic markets.
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Marsela Thanasi-Boçe, Selma Kurtishi-Kastrati, Veland Ramadani and Rasim Zuferi
Entrepreneurship is a mechanism that generates economic benefits. However, due to the emergence of the concept of sustainable development as an urgent issue that is affecting the…
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Entrepreneurship is a mechanism that generates economic benefits. However, due to the emergence of the concept of sustainable development as an urgent issue that is affecting the globe, it is emphasized that entrepreneurship should generate sustainable wealth rather than just wealth. Therefore, the sustainable entrepreneurship (SE) notion has received rising interest lately. Nowadays, many business organizations in the Balkan region are moving toward sustainable solutions and there is a need to share knowledge on the best practices of SE. This chapter provides a detailed description of sustainable entrepreneurship drivers and outcomes with a focus on the challenges and perspectives of sustainable entrepreneurship in North Macedonia (NM). The case of Ecolog discussed in the chapter is an excellent example of its leadership in sustainable entrepreneurship and its positive impact on the community and wider. Lessons from challenges and best practices of sustainable ventures in NM are provided together with suggestions for these practices to be adopted in other countries associated with the actions required for implementation.
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Besnik A. Krasniqi, Sascha Kraus, Veland Ramadani and Paul Jones
Family firms play a crucial role in global entrepreneurship, especially in emerging economies, contributing significantly to job creation, income generation, innovation, and…
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Family firms play a crucial role in global entrepreneurship, especially in emerging economies, contributing significantly to job creation, income generation, innovation, and economic growth. As emerging markets expand rapidly, these business families and their enterprises are poised to drive superior entrepreneurial activity in the coming decades (Baltazar et al., 2023; Le Breton-Miller & Miller, 2018). Rooted in familial ties, traditions, and local contexts, these firms exhibit distinctive entrepreneurial behaviors. Understanding these dynamics is pivotal as research increasingly explores the diversity among family-owned businesses. Factors such as familial dynamics, succession planning, and institutional environments profoundly shape their strategies and decision-making processes. This study delves into these complexities, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities faced by family firms in emerging economies. Insights gained can inform policies and practices aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial ventures in these dynamic contexts.