Purpose – The aim of this paper is to show the connection between spiritual capital and practical wisdom with moral virtue as the link of both concepts. Design/methodology/approach – The concept of spiritual capital will be explained using the well known concept of social capital and...

Purpose – Better understanding the mechanisms through which individuals engage in sustainable change efforts has been an ongoing concern of both researchers and practitioners. While dyadic interactions with others can play a significant role in individual change efforts, the purpose of this...

Purpose – Practical wisdom from Chinese classical traditions is still an enlightening resource for contemporary management. Based in traditional Chinese perspectives, this paper aims to explore the influence of ethical leadership and social capital on customer relationship....

Purpose – This paper aims to discuss and demonstrate the synergies between the western concept of corporate social responsibility that is emerging from a background of individualism and market competition, and the traditional values of Chinese Confucianism, as applied to managerial practice....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a theoretical picture of the concept of knowledge creation and then investigate the effects on it of such variables as social capital and organizational culture. Design/methodology/approach – The population of this study includes faculty...

Purpose Exploring the mechanisms through which social capital (SC) operates in organizations is highly important for both researchers and practitioners. As a theoretical concept, the role and functions of SC in organizations are framed in various ways but not clearly enough. Practitioners would...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the implementation of a defined competitive strategy – differentiation or cost leadership – brings about different value creation levels, where “value” is defined in a twofold perspective as “shareholder value” vs...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework in order to understand the impact of organizational justice climate on firm performance. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reviews the literature on organizational justice and social capital and theorizes their...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to contribute to a growing research field on the subject of intra-organizational social capital (IOSC) and its effects on employee job performance. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from a sample of 209 employees in community centers. The...