Photo by Alaksiej Čarankievič on Unsplash. Summary: What can incumbents specializing in products do when facing more innovative Big Tech firms as new competitors? A recent Journal of Management Studies article by Reischauer, Engelmann, and Hoffmann reveals how a...
Original Photograph by Frank Bastien Short Summary We learn from whether and when First Nations communities of northern Turtle Island (Canada) sign agreements about mining on their traditional territories. We look at how First Nations communities braid elements...
Summary Our research reveals that strong community values create a double-edged sword for local businesses. While community ties typically benefit firms, they also expose innocent companies to severe penalties when other community members commit wrongdoing. Our...
Summary: What counts as a social problem – and what counts as a solution – is not fixed. We argue that social innovation is not just about addressing issues, but about shaping how those issues are understood in the first place. Drawing on the concept of...
The Palio di Siena and the prominence of rivalry Twice a year (July 2nd and August 16th), the Italian city of Siena erupts in wild celebrations by some of its citizens, while others fall in despair. The Palio di Siena is a spectacle like no other. On the...
Source: www.unsplash.com What did we study, and why is that important? In an era marked by pressing global challenges—ranging from climate change and economic volatility to social unrest—businesses are increasingly expected to contribute to the public good. At...
Photo by Direct_Media from Freerange Stock Humor at work is serious business. Research shows that telling jokes can improve workplace relationships, increase how happy people feel at work, and help relieve workplace stress. Unfortunately, scientists have spent far too...
https://unsplash.com/photos/person-using-macbook-pro-npxXWgQ33ZQ Summary While most discussions treat moderation on platforms as a mechanical rule-enforcement task, we argue that it involves significant emotional work, which in turn shapes the content of...
Short Summary This blog uncovers how negative emotions, often hidden behind the formalities of performance appraisals, quietly reshape core organizational routines. Drawing on qualitative data from professional service firms in Jordan, our study reveals how...
[https://unsplash.com/de/fotos/rotgelbe-und-grune-abstrakte-malerei-ULDjeyeQL08] In a time when traditional management often feels mechanistic, competitive, and extractive, a growing movement is reimagining the purpose of organizations. Instead of focusing narrowly on...