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Collaborative governance in the management of cultural site
No full textPurpose: The paper aims to demonstrate the importance of multistakeholder systems in the management of "minor" cultural sites. Starting from an analysis of the literature on collaborative governance, it aims to understand the criteria for the applicability of different management models and the possible spin-offs in view of the peculiarities of each site and the relationship between external factors and the applicability of management practices.
Methodology: Multiple case study was used through the tool of semi-structured interview with cultural site managers.
Results: The correlation between stakeholder-related factors, including their role, motivation and purpose, and the choice of management model was demonstrated.
Research Limitations: This research does not contain guidance on measuring the performance of the case studies.
Originality: Building on studies conducted on large cultural attractors, directions are given for systematizing networks even in smaller sites, implementing good management systems and fostering participatory governance. Compared to what has been presented previously, 4 case studies are examined
Investigating the relationship between social enterprise sustainability dimensions and collaborative social program management resources
No full textPurpose. This paper investigates the multifaceted aspects of sustainability considered by social enterprises in selecting resources for social program management. It delves into the interplay among the three pillars of sustainability, social, economic, and environmental, and their influence on the adoption of collaborative social enterprise program management resources in Pakistan.
Design/Methodology/Approach. In this study, a survey questionnaire approach was used. A total of 300 responses were received from the respondents working in Pakistan\u27s social enterprises. Data were gathered from project and program managers active in Pakistani social enterprises. Purposive and convenient sampling techniques were employed. The data was analyzed through partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) using the PLS 3.3 software.
Findings. The study suggests that enterprises placing a higher emphasis on sustainability are more inclined to engage in green innovations. A notable correlation exists between the high valuation of economic and institutional sustainability and the propensity of investors to embrace green innovations.
Practical and Social Implications. This research highlights the emerging niche of integrating sustainability principles with project and program management practices, underscoring the significant hurdles faced by managers in implementing these principles. Moreover, it reveals that collaborative social program management resources considerably impact the sustainability dimensions within social enterprises.
Originality of the Study. This research makes a distinctive contribution by exploring the nature and impact of a novel program management resource, a collaborative social program management resource, and its association with sustainability
Leadership femminile e assetti proprietari: indagine sul gender pay gap nelle piccole e medie imprese ICT europee
No full textPurpose: This study investigates the interplay between women leadership and ownership structure in shaping gender pay disparities within the European SMEs. It specifically examines how the presence of women in top leadership roles influences the gender pay gap across publicly owned and family-owned enterprises, thereby contributing to the broader discourse on governance, equity, and organizational performance.
Design/methodology/approach: Drawing on a panel dataset comprising 1,050 firm-level observations from European listed companies from 2010 to 2023, the study employs a high-dimensional fixed effects (HDFE) econometric model to estimate the determinants of wage inequality. The analysis is situated within a dual theoretical framework, Agency Theory and Social Role Theory, to elucidate the mechanisms through which gender representation, institutional ownership, and cultural norms influence pay structures. The empirical strategy incorporates interaction terms to assess the moderating effects of ownership type on the relationship between female leadership and the gender pay gap.
Findings: The results indicate a robust and statistically significant negative association between women’s board representation and the gender pay gap. This relationship is particularly pronounced in public-owned enterprises, where institutional oversight and public accountability appear to enhance the efficacy of inclusive leadership. Conversely, in family-owned firms, greater women’s representation is paradoxically associated with an increase in wage disparities, suggesting the presence of enduring patriarchal norms and informal power structures that may undermine formal equality initiatives. Additional findings reveal that board independence and ESG performance contribute to reducing the pay gap, while traditional financial performance indicators exhibit limited explanatory power in this context.
Practical and social implications: The findings yield actionable insights for both policymakers and corporate stakeholders. In the public sector, reinforcing gender-inclusive governance frameworks can yield tangible equity outcomes. In contrast, interventions in family-owned enterprises must account for embedded cultural dynamics that may resist surface-level reforms. Recommended policy measures include the enforcement of pay transparency legislation, the introduction of gender-equitable hiring and promotion practices, and the provision of structural supports such as childcare services and flexible work arrangements. These initiatives are essential for equitable labor market outcomes in an industry historically marked by gender imbalance.
Originality of the study: This research offers a novel contribution to the literature by providing a comparative, ownership-specific analysis of gender pay dynamics within the ICT sector, an industry characterized by both high wage inequality and persistent gender underrepresentation. Through its integration of institutional theory, gender studies, and econometric modeling, the study advances understanding of how structural and cultural variables jointly condition the impact of female leadership on pay equity.Il presente lavoro mira ad analizzare l’impatto della presenza femminile nelle imprese a partecipazione pubblica e familiare sul divario retributivo di genere nel settore ICT. Utilizzando un dataset panel composto da 1.050 osservazioni, relativo a imprese quotate in 14 paesi europei nel periodo 2010–2023, la ricerca adotta un modello econometrico con effetti fissi ad alta dimensionalità (high dimensional fixed effects, HDFE) per valutare i fattori di influenza su la disuguaglianza salariale tra uomini e donne (gender pay gap). Il lavoro adotta un framework teorico basato sull’integrazione di Agency Theory e Social Role Theory per interpretare le dinamiche osservate, offrendo una lettura articolata del ruolo che gli stereotipi di genere, le configurazioni proprietarie e le pratiche manageriali esercitano sulla parità salariale. I risultati evidenziano che un incremento della rappresentanza femminile nei Consigli di amministrazione è associata a una significativa riduzione del gender pay gap. In particolare, nelle imprese a partecipazione pubblica, tale effetto è ulteriormente amplificato dalla combinazione tra leadership inclusiva e accountability pubblica. Al contrario, nelle imprese familiari, anche in presenza di donne nei board, il divario tende ad aumentare, indicando la persistenza di bias culturali e strutturali. Le evidenze empiriche forniscono spunti rilevanti per l’elaborazione di policy pubbliche e strategie aziendali orientate all’equità retributiva, suggerendo l’importanza di interventi mirati nel rafforzare la trasparenza salariale, promuovere la rappresentanza femminile e incentivare modelli di governance inclusivi. Lo studio contribuisce al dibattito accademico sulla gender equality offrendo una prospettiva comparativa e quantitativa sulle imprese ICT europee, settore storicamente caratterizzato da una marcata sottorappresentazione femminile e da ampie disparità retributive
Book review: Cultural Heritage as a trigger for civic wealth creation and sustainable urban development, by Selena Aureli, Mara Del Baldo, Paola Demartini, Martin Piber, Roma Tre e-press, Rome, 2023
No full textThis review explores the volume Cultural Heritage as a Trigger for Civic Wealth Creation and Sustainable Urban Development, edited by Aureli, Del Baldo, Demartini, and Piber. As part of the Corporate Governance and Business Sector Scenarios series, the book examines how cultural heritage can become a strategic resource for civic wealth and local sustainable development. Structured around three themes—governance, stakeholder engagement, and impact reporting—it presents qualitative case studies of cultural entrepreneurial initiatives: La Paranza cooperative in Naples, the Container Garden in Turin, and the Terre degli Uffizi initiative in Tuscany. The final section focuses on tailored methodologies for evaluating cultural impacts. Emphasizing inclusive governance, local alliances, and social value, the volume offers timely insights for researchers and practitioners interested in cultural management, and community-based development.Questa recensione esamina il volume Cultural Heritage as a Trigger for Civic Wealth Creation and Sustainable Urban Development, a cura di Aureli, Del Baldo, Demartini e Piber. Parte della collana Corporate Governance and Business Sector Scenarios, il libro analizza come il patrimonio culturale possa diventare una risorsa strategica per la creazione di ricchezza civica e lo sviluppo sostenibile locale. Strutturato attorno a tre temi—governance, coinvolgimento degli stakeholder e rendicontazione dell’impatto—presenta studi di caso qualitativi su iniziative imprenditoriali culturali: la cooperativa La Paranza a Napoli, il Container Garden a Torino e l’iniziativa Terre degli Uffizi in Toscana. La sezione finale è dedicata a metodologie su misura per la valutazione degli impatti culturali. Enfatizzando la governance inclusiva, le alleanze locali e il valore sociale, il volume offre spunti attuali per ricercatori e professionisti interessati alla gestione culturale e allo sviluppo basato sulle comunità
How job crafting influences work meaningfulness in coworking spaces
No full textPurpose. Coworking spaces are emerging as a new organizational archetype involving freelancers, independent professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate employees. Specialized providers design these innovative environments to encourage continuous collaboration and knowledge sharing among peers. However, to maximize their systematic encounters with like-minded individuals and achieve valuable outcomes, users are required to self-regulate their behavior daily. This investigation examines the role that proactive behaviors and the sense of job control have in increasing the meaning coworking users associate with their jobs as a key value indicator.
Design/methodology/approach. The present research is based on a quantitative study that involved 167 coworking users in 42 different coworking spaces in Italy.
Findings. The results show that approach job crafting behaviors positively influence work meaningfulness and that said relationship is strengthened by the job control individuals have.
Practical and social implications. Our research offers important managerial implications, giving coworking providers the tools to make their space more engaging by promoting proactive behaviors and improving the knowledge of users about how to make the best of their working experience.
Originality of the study. Such findings broaden the literature on coworking spaces, currently underexplored, and underline the importance of investigating, at the same time, individual factors and contextual elements to better understand the nature of work and its outcomes in these spaces
Cultural entrepreneurship and cultural initiatives: stakeholder collaboration, networks, and participatory governance
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Purpose: This editorial belongs to the joint Special Issue on “Cultural entrepreneurship and cultural initiatives: challenges in a new context” launched by PISB - Piccola Impresa - Small Business and the EJCMP - European Journal of Cultural Management and Policy. It focuses on how cultural entrepreneurship and initiatives foster innovation and sustainable development across different socio-spatial contexts through collaboration, networks and participatory governance.
Design/methodology/approach: The editorial synthesizes findings from four contributions focused on cultural ecosystems, governance, entrepreneurship, and heritage-driven development.
Findings: Cultural initiatives serve as transformative connectors across sectors, supporting innovation, resilience, and inclusivity. Their impact varies contextually, influenced by governance models, entrepreneurial mindsets, and socio-cultural embeddedness, showing culture\u27s potential in driving sustainable urban and regional development.
Practical and social implications: The studies highlight culture’s capacity to foster equitable development, revitalize urban and peripheral areas, support inclusive governance, and enhance the sustainability of cultural ecosystems by linking tradition, innovation, and community engagement
“Companions of Nature Were We”. A Dialogue Through Memory in the Wye Valley.
No full textThe 19th century saw growing interest in walking tours. Among these wanderers were Dorothy and William Wordsworth who embarked on many journeys together. However, one profoundly impacted both their lives and English Literature: the Wye Valley. This experience inspired one of English Literature’s most renowned meditative poems, “Tintern Abbey” (1798), which I thoroughly examined, interpreting it as a hidden dialogue in the Bakhtinian sense culminating in William’s meaningful address to Dorothy. Specifically, the last 48 lines constitute the most heartfelt tribute Wordsworth ever made to his sister, framed as a plea to memory. Contrary to most scholarly views of Dorothy as a phantom or a self-projection of the Bard, I emphasised how these lines reveal the depth of their relationship. I provided direct literary support, noting that Dorothy embraced this tribute 34 years later in “Thoughts on My Sick-Bed” (1832-3) and further enriched the dialogue through memory in “Loving and Liking: Irregular Verses Addressed to a Child” (1832).
 
Dall’educazione “disinteressata” alla «“filosofia della praxis” o “neo-umanesimo”»
Get PDFThe article deals with Gramsci’s pedagogical reflection, starting from the analysis of some early writings in which the need to develop a militant and “disinterested” proletarian culture emerges. The concept of “disinterestedness” is constantly used, through a series of lexical variants, from 1915 until the Prison Notebooks. In particular, after the famous reference to Goethe’s «für ewig» in the letter to Tatiana of 19 March 1927, this theme gradually resurfaces in a series of notes dedicated to the hegemonic-pedagogical role of intellectuals and the school. More specifically, particular attention is given at first to the influence of neo-idealist pedagogy (Giuseppe Lombardo Radice and Salvemini) on the early writings of the Sardinian intellectual. The analysis then focuses on new semantic contributions that contribute to the inclusion of the pedagogical discourse within the prison reflection on the «philosophy of praxis».L’articolo tratta della riflessione pedagogica di Gramsci, partendo dall\u27analisi di alcuni scritti giovanili in cui emerge la necessità di sviluppare una cultura proletaria militante e “disinteressata”. Il concetto di “disinteresse” viene costantemente utilizzato, attraverso una serie di varianti lessicali, dal 1915 fino ai Quaderni del carcere. In particolare, dopo il celebre riferimento al «für ewig» di Goethe nella lettera a Tatiana del 19 marzo 1927, questo tema riaffiora progressivamente in una serie di appunti dedicati al ruolo egemonico-pedagogico degli intellettuali e della scuola. Più precisamente, una particolare attenzione è conferita in un primo momento all’influsso della pedagogia neoidealista (Giuseppe Lombardo Radice e Salvemini) sugli scritti giovanili dell’intellettuale sardo. L’analisi si concentra poi su nuovi contributi semantici che contribuiscono a inserire il discorso pedagogico all’interno della riflessione carceraria sulla “filosofia della praxis”
