In our simple model the supervisor: i) cannot observe the agent's effort; ii) aims at inducing the agent to exert high effort; but iii) can only offer rewards based on performance. Since performance is only stochastically related to effort, evaluation errors may occur. In particular, deserving...

In this paper we adapt the traditional framework of business model for public investment projects. The purpose is an effective merge of the profit-driven-actors view with the social and public issues through what we define as the Public Private Business Model (PPBM). We test the PPBM model into...

The convergence between mobile communications and Internet applications has been claimed to cause the birth of a brand new era. In fact, in recent years, technological innovations, that led to the digital convergence, have made it possible to incorporate Information and Communication...

Drawing from the consolidated resource based view, dynamic capabilities are considered among the main driver to foster innovation. Underlying is the assumption that the performance of a corporation is ultimately affected by the ability to either match over time its set of resources and...

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are increasingly called to substantiate their impact on society in terms of inclusivity and social sustainability, as prioritized in the pursuit of the "Third Mission" (TM). Today, HEIs are confronted with the demand to ensure refugees' inclusivity. However,...

In this editorial we introduce and discuss what the Economy of Francesco (EoF) is and why it matters for research at the crossroad between Economics, Management, Spirituality and Religion. EoF is both a process and a community of people researching economics and management, and/or practising...

Performance appraisal can be biased in two main ways: lenient supervisors assign pre- dominantly high evaluations (thus rewarding also undeserving agents who have exerted no effort) while severe supervisors assign predominantly low evaluations (thus failing to reward deserving agents who have...