Search Results - Business Economics

Bowing to the inevitable? : unravelling the mediation effects of culture on the relationship between resignation and corrupt behaviour

Kasa, Richard; Rethi, Gabor; Kerekgyarto, Csaba - 2026

Objective: This study aims to examine how cultural dimensions mediate the relationship between accepting corruption and engaging in corrupt behaviours. The study examines how cultural traits affect the normalisation of corruption in organisations and societies. Research Design & Methods: The...

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Beyond profit : a phenomenological exploration of Generation Z's entrepreneurial motivations and the integration of financial and social value

Saputra, Irwan Adimas Ganda; Wulandari, Siti Sri; … - 2026

entrepreneurs integrate social impact, innovation, and personal fulfilment into their business models. Existing literature largely … experiences. The interpretivist paradigm enables a nuanced understanding of profit as both a motivational driver and a business … entrepreneurial education, policy, and support programs must adapt to these changing perceptions by fostering business models that …

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Ownership structure, stakeholder pressure, and sustainability transparency : insights from Indonesia

Eriandani, Rizky; Winarno, Wahyu Agus - 2026

Objective: We investigated the effect of ownership structure, specifically foreign and institutional ownership, on the transparency of sustainability reporting. We also examined how stakeholder pressure, particularly from environmental and customer perspectives, moderates this association,...

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Developing a cross-cultural competence model for cross-border e-commerce practitioners : empirical validation and implications for entrepreneurial education

Song, Ziyun; Sheerad Sahid; Iszan Hana Kaharudin - 2026

Objective: This study proposes a cross-cultural competence (CCC) model for Chinese college students in the cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) sector, aiming to identify key dimensions and support talent development in digital global trade. Research Design & Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional...

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The impact of internationalisation through export growth on debt financing in construction firms : evidence from the Americas

Bogołębska, Justyna; Gostkowska-Drzewicka, Magdalena; … - 2026

Objective: This study investigates the impact of internationalisation on the indebtedness of construction companies in the Americas. We measured internationalisation as the share of exports in total revenues, reflecting a firm's engagement in cross-border sales. Research Design & Methods: The...

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Organisational culture, business model design and performance : does ambidexterity play a role?

Gerdoçi, Blendi; Cucculelli, Marco; Lena, Daniela - 2026

business model design (NBMD) and trace their influence on business performance in the context of transition economies. Research … relationships and assess indirect effects. Findings: Our study demonstrates that new business model design can capture the value … ambidextrous organisational culture, innovation ambidexterity, novel business models, and business performance. These results …

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Entrepreneurial acquisitions and small-cap private equity overlaps : a resource-based view

Pöschl, Alexander; Freiling, Jörg - 2026

Objective: This study examines the competitive and collaborative dynamics between entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) and small- and micro-cap private equity (PE) in acquiring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Focusing on the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), it...

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Trade openness, regional economic growth, and crises in transition countries : the case of Ukraine

Horská, Elena; Moroz, Serhiy; Palkovič, Jozef - 2026

Objective: The article aims to explore the impact of trade openness on the economic development of Ukrainian regions in different conditions, with a particular focus on the global financial crisis (2007-2009) and the 'hybrid' stage of the war (2014-2021). Research Design & Methods: We analysed...

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Young consumers in cultural context : a cross-national study of Hofstede's value dimensions

Bartosik-Purgat, Małgorzata; Rakowska, Wiktoria; … - 2026

Objective: The study aims to evaluate the internal validity of a scale measuring cultural traits in relation to Hofstede's framework and to identify the individual cultural characteristics of young people across three countries: Poland, South Korea, and the United States. Research Design &...

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How do Artificial Intelligence-facilitated enablers influence international entrepreneurship : does the Trump 2.0 tariff policy matter?

Duong Cong Doanh - 2026

study surveyed 336 Vietnamese international business students and applied linear and polynomial regression with response …

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