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Takers and givers: Exploring the drivers of peer support in intra-incubator networks.
No full textThis paper examines the multifaceted nature and value of informal peer support networks within entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs). The study explores how entrepreneurs capture value from peers and create value for others through the exchange of knowledge and referrals, and what factors explain why some entrepreneurs act as providers (“givers”) while others primarily function as receivers (“takers”). Our analysis draws on original survey data collected from entrepreneurs in a Dutch incubator and applies social network analysis combined with regression techniques to disentangle the effects of founder-, venture-, and market-level sources of uncertainty. The findings indicate that firms in dynamic markets benefit most from peer networks, with younger firms deriving especially strong advantages from intra-ESO ties. We find no significant effects of tenure or intensity on the value founders capture from networks. In contrast, givers—typically entrepreneurs with longer tenure and greater daily presence—emerge as central sources of knowledge, advice, and referrals. These results contribute to a more nuanced understanding of how peer networks function in ESOs and suggest that ESO managers should design exit policies that balance individual benefits with the collective value created when experienced entrepreneurs share knowledge and referrals with peers
Big Data and Innovation: The State of the Art and Future Research Directions
No full textCompanies are increasingly aware of the benefits that can come from using big data. Of the various ways firms can make use of big data, in our research we have focused specifically on its use for innovation. As there are still many aspects that need to be clarified in this respect, our study addresses the following research question: how can big data be leveraged for innovation? Through a systematic literature review, we have inductively shown that three aspects emerge as critical in dealing with big data and innovation: (i) big data conceptualization; (ii) big data outcomes; and (iii) contingency factors. Around these aspects, we have mapped the current state of the art on big data and innovation, as well as highlighting interesting future research directions. On the whole, we have sought to advance scientific knowledge and provide useful insights for managers and research centers regarding the best way to leverage big data and innovation
On mean field games in infinite dimension
No full textWe study a Mean Field Games (MFG) system in a real, separable infinite dimensional Hilbert space. The system consists of a second order parabolic type equation, called Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman (HJB) equation in the paper, coupled with a nonlinear Fokker-Planck (FP) equation. Both equations contain a Kolmogorov operator. Solutions to the HJB equation are interpreted in the mild solution sense and solutions to the FP equation are interpreted in an appropriate weak sense. We prove well-posedness of the considered MFG system under certain conditions. The existence of a solution to the MFG system is proved using Tikhonov's fixed point theorem in a proper space. Uniqueness of solutions is obtained under typical separability and Lasry-Lions type monotonicity conditions
Large‐Scale Crises and Variation in Social Democratic Europeanism: The Italian Democratic Party
No full textSince the late-2000s Great Recession and the beginning of the “polycrisis” era, scholars have reignited their interest in the (problematic) relationship between social democracy and European integration. What was the impact of the latest large-scale crises—the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine—on this relationship? In this article, we empirically assess the reaction of social democracy to these events in terms of party positions on the European Union (EU). Specifically, we look at one of Europe’s largest social democratic formations, the Italian Democratic Party (PD). This case is especially relevant as Italy is a founding EU member and historically a driving force for EU integration, and was significantly exposed to the social, economic, and international consequences of the “polycrisis” at a time when the PD was often in government. We employ a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative and qualitative evidence to show both, respectively, what directional effects these large-scale crises exerted on the PD’s EU positions and exactly how such impacts translated into party rhetoric on the EU. By doing so, we find that the PD reacted differently to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war. On the one hand, the pandemic bolstered the PD’s support for further European integration; on the other, the war has not significantly altered the party’s approach to the EU. We attribute this to the crises’ different policy implications. The pandemic foregrounded issues central to the centre-left, such as welfare and socioeconomic redistribution, including in the policy responses at the EU level; while the war shifted focus to more ideologically distant policy areas, such as common security and defence
The Corporate Gaze: The Impact of Data Collection on Consumer Behavior
No full textThis book explores the profound impact of being observed in the marketplace and how it shapes consumer behavior in the digital age. As technology and AI become integral to business operations, consumers increasingly feel observed, influencing their decision-making processes. "The Corporate Gaze" delves into this emerging phenomenon, offering insights into consumer perceptions and the broader implications for marketing strategies.
Key concepts include the evolution of surveillance from the Panopticon to modern data collection, individual differences in feeling observed, and the consequences of feeling observed. Through expert analysis and empirical research, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of this critical issue, making it essential reading for marketing professionals and scholars alike.
This book is invaluable for researchers, academics, and practitioners in marketing, consumer psychology, and technology studies. It offers a fresh perspective on consumer-technology interactions, providing actionable insights for enhancing consumer experiences and well-being
The consequences of technocracy on electoral participation
Full text linkThe enhanced involvement of technocratic personnel in European cabinets has contributed to fueling scholarly interest in this matter. However, while scholars have investigated the drivers of technocratic appointments and citizens’ preferences regarding competence and expertise in government, little is known about the consequences technocracy has on relevant components of political systems’ proper functioning. This article sheds light on this uncharted area by investigating the effect of technocratic presence in government on electoral participation. It does so by relying on an original time-series cross-section dataset in 20 Western European countries since 1945. This article unveils the effect of technocratic presence in government on aggregate electoral turnout, showing that technocratic presence in government significantly decreases participation. The article discusses the implications of these findings for the functioning of the political system and the quality of democracy
The Role of Blockchain Technology in Agrifood Systems
No full textThis chapter explores the role of blockchain technology in the agrifood sector.
Through case studies of blockchain applications in agricultural supply chains, the
work examines blockchain’s role in food sustainability by enhanced transparency,
traceability, and resource efficiency while supporting environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) initiatives in the agrifood sector. The chapter shows that, in
addition to traceability, blockchain technology promotes consumer empowerment
by enabling direct product verification, improving purchasing decisions, and
transforming the supply chain into a trust-based, participatory network. Furthermore, the analysis presents blockchain as a novel source of value creation in
markets by differentiating products and brands through transparency, engagement, and shared values. The work also presents an in-depth analysis of
blockchain adoption trends among regional areas, highlighting synergies with
other digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of
Things (IoT) to enhance system scalability and interoperability. Challenges
related to blockchain adoption in the agri-food sector are also presented, focusing
on regulatory, technological and market-related challenges, to guide companies in
leveraging the power of blockchain to shape an agriculture 5.0 ecosystem
