7,114 research outputs found
Samuel Dorris Dickinson papers
No full textThe Samuel Dorris Dickinson papers contain the professional and personal records of archaeologist, journalist, and author Samuel Dorris Dickinson
Stakeholder Integration, Exploration, and Exploitation in New Ventures
No full textThe literature on stakeholder management suggests that involving stakeholders in the decision-making process of firms is an ethical requirement and a valuable strategic resource for the firm to derive competitive advantages. However, the extent to which stakeholder involvement influences new ventures’ exploration and exploitation activities lacks theoretical clarity. This article extends the entrepreneurship literature by investigating the role of stakeholders in the exploration and exploitation of new ventures and the contingent effect of competitive intensity. In this study, it is proposed that stakeholder integration will positively affect exploration activities but will not significantly relate to exploitation. In addition, we suggest the positive relationship between stakeholder integration and exploration/exploitation activities would be amplified when the competition is intense. Implications for entrepreneurship theory and practice are discussed.</p
Portrait of author David Foster at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011 /
No full textTitle from acquisitions documentation.; Part of the collection: Portraits of author David Foster at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011.; Acquired in digital format; access copy available online.; Mode of access: Online.; Photographed by a staff member of the National Library of Australia
Author David Foster with academic Jeff Doyle at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011 /
No full textTitle from acquisitions documentation.; Part of the collection: Portraits of author David Foster at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011.; Acquired in digital format; access copy available online.; Mode of access: Online.; Photographed by a staff member of the National Library of Australia
Author David Foster and academic Jeff Doyle at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011 /
No full textTitle from acquisitions documentation.; Part of the collection: Portraits of author David Foster at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011.; Acquired in digital format; access copy available online.; Mode of access: Online.; Photographed by a staff member of the National Library of Australia
Stakeholder Management and Entrepreneurship in Africa:An Introduction
No full textAfrica, a continent of rich cultural diversity and untapped economic potential, stands at the crossroads of entrepreneurship and innovation. With its youthful population, emerging markets and growing middle class, Africa presents a unique landscape for entrepreneurial endeavors. From local startups addressing pressing social challenges to tech-driven enterprises with global ambitions, the entrepreneurial spirit in Africa is thriving. In this evolving ecosystem, effective stakeholder management is paramount. Entrepreneurs in Africa must navigate complex regulatory environments, engage with a diverse array of stakeholders and harness the continent’s vast opportunities.</p
Portrait of Paul Ham at the National Library of Australia, 15 November 2011 /
No full textTitle from nformation supplied by photographer.; Part of the collection: Podcast photograph of author Paul Ham at the National Library of Australia, 15 November 2011.; Mode of access: Online.; Photographed by a staff member of the National Library of Australia
Samuel Oshimi-John
Full text linkabstract: Samuel was nine years old when he left his village because of the fighting and bombing around his village.
“Lost Boys Found” is an ongoing, interdisciplinary project that is collecting, recording and archiving the oral histories of the Lost Boys/Girls of Sudan. The collection is a work-in-progress, seeking to record the oral history of as many Lost Boys/Girls as are willing, and will be used in a future book.Age: 30Region: Upper NileThis picture and bio was donated to the "Lost Boys Found" oral history project from The Arizona Lost Boys Cente
CEO Reputation, Quality Management and Environmental Innovation: The Roles Of Stakeholder Pressure and Resource Commitment
Full text linkIn this paper, we examine how and when chief executive offers’ (CEOs’) reputation enhances environmental innovation by considering quality management as a mediating mechanism of this relationship. In addition, we introduce stakeholder pressures (primary and secondary stakeholder pressures) as important contingencies of the relationship between CEOs’ reputation and quality management. Moreover, we test the moderating role of resource commitment on the quality management-environmental innovation relationship. We test our research model using data from a manufacturing industry sample of 217 firms from Ghana. We find that quality management mediates the relationship between reputation and environmental innovation. Moreover, the relationship between CEOs’ reputation and quality management is amplified when levels of both primary and secondary stakeholder pressures are greater. Finally, our findings show that the effect of quality management on environmental innovation is enhanced when resource commitment is greater. Implications for theory and practice are discussed
Entrepreneurial orientation, passion for work, perceived environmental dynamism and firm performance in an emerging economy
No full textPurpose - Previous scholarly studies have concluded that entrepreneurial orientation (EO) positively relates to firm performance and that relationship is dependent on several contingencies. The purpose of this paper is to show how managers’ passion for work and the external environment (i.e. environmental dynamism) within which firms operate interactively impact on EO-firm performance relationship. Design/methodology/approach - This theoretically derived research model is empirically validated using survey data from 250 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Ghana. Findings - The study’s empirical findings indicate that passion for work strengthens the EO-performance relationship in dynamic market environments. Research limitations/implications - The cross-sectional design of the study does not permit causal inferences to be made regarding the variables examined. Future studies may use longitudinal design to examine the causal links of the variables. Practical implications - The study’s findings provide managers with a deeper understanding of how to achieve superior product firm performance, especially when firms are entrepreneurially oriented. The understanding of this issue can promote the development and maintenance of further entrepreneurial ventures in developing economies. Originality/value - The paper has a strong theoretical value because to the best of authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to examine the moderating role of passion for work on the relationship between EO and firm performance in dynamic environments.Samuel Adomako, Samuel Howard Quartey, Bedman Narte
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