Download or read book Cases on Entrepreneurship and Diversity written by Spinder Dhaliwal and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This erudite casebook draws from first-hand experiences to reflect upon different approaches to, mindsets regarding and attitudes towards entrepreneurship. With contributions from highly experienced academics from a variety of backgrounds, it will help entrepreneurship educators and teachers to decolonise business and innovation curricula while reflecting on key academic questions relating to unique entrepreneurial journeys.
Download or read book Implementing Supplier Diversity written by Kathey K. Porter and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-05-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an in-depth view of supplier diversity programs and how they have contributed to the meteoric rise of minority businesses. Incorporating expert advice from supplier diversity practitioners as well as empirical data, it looks at the emergence of supplier diversity programs, how to make them effective, and their future. Supplier diversity ensures an open and inclusive competition for contracts during the procurement process, and the use of vendors of different backgrounds fosters a better understanding of a diverse customer base. Over the last decade the number of minority-owned firms in the US has increased 38 per cent. As the number of minority entrepreneurs continues to rise, these business owners have recognized the need for B2B opportunities, and supplier diversity programs that create the fastest path to scale and grow a small business. Porter highlights the history and impact of these programs as sources of business education as well as pipeline development for minority and women entrepreneurs. Finally, readers interested in levelling the playing field in business have a go-to source.
Download or read book Entrepreneurship and Context written by Friederike Welter and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies Friederike Welter’s key contribution to entrepreneurship research over recent decades, and shows how her work is contextualised in time and place. The book gives a differentiated understanding of entrepreneurship and contexts, celebrating diversity as well as complexity.
Download or read book Diversity and Entrepreneurship written by Vanessa Ratten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whilst there has been an increased interest in minorities and their contribution to society, the literature on minorities and under-represented communities is still weak. This edited volume discusses entrepreneurship in the context of minorities and the role they play in society. The book looks at under-represented communities such as LGBTQ+, disadvantaged, ethnic minority, religious entrepreneurs, medically limited, indigenous, refugees, young/old and other socio-economic segments. It provides a holistic, comprehensive overview of how diversity in entrepreneurship facilitates increased levels of innovation. The book will be amongst the first to take a broad perspective of minority entrepreneurs.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Diversity in Organizations written by Regine Bendl and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description of the foundations of organizing and managing diversities, and multidisciplinary, intersectional and critical analyses on key issues.
Download or read book Diversity in Business written by Cathleen Small and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nineteen-year-old Oprah Winfrey started out as a news anchor, but she blazed through the ranks to become one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the world. Historically, minorities such as women were relegated to lesser positions in business. Although a shift toward more diversity in business began long ago, readers will learn about the tremendous gap that still remains between genders, cultures and races, social and economic levels, and abilities in the business field. This revealing book features some inspiring figures through history who have persevered despite that chasm, as well as those who continue to do so today.
Download or read book Diversity and Entrepreneurship written by Andrea Smith-Hunter and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diversity and Entrepreneurship provides a comparative analysis of women entrepreneurs across racial lines (white versus minorities). The characteristics of the business owners, the characteristics of the businesses, and the network structures of the business owners are analyzed to determine what factors lead to economic success for the two groups of women entrepreneurs.
Download or read book Practical Wisdom and Diversity written by Martina Stangel-Meseke and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The progressive convergence of global economic and social structures calls for a rethinking of management practices as they relate to cultural diversity and moral values. A key element for coping with this transformational phenomenon is the Aristotelian concept of Practical Wisdom, which helps us to do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time and for the right reasons. Expert academics and practitioners share their insights into contemporary theories and conventions for ethical decision-making in diverse cultural contexts. About the Editors Martina Stangel-Meseke – professor of business psychology. Christine Boven – professor of intercultural management. Gershon Braun - lecturer of business ethics. André Habisch – professor of economics. Nicolai Scherle – professor of intercultural management and diversity. Frank Ihlenburg – managing partner of a change management consultancy.
Download or read book Diversity in the Knowledge Economy and Society written by Elias G. Carayannis and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key message of this book is that heterogeneity should be seen as an intrinsic and indispensable element of knowledge systems. The authors address the concept of heterogeneity in a multi-disciplinary fashion, including perspectives from evolutionary economics and innovation system studies, and relate this approach to existing theories in a broad range of fields. The book postulates that one approach to such a re-conceptualization is what we call the Mode 3 system consisting of Innovation Networks and Knowledge Clusters for knowledge creation, diffusion and use. This is a multi-layered, multi-modal, multi-nodal and multi-lateral system, encompassing mutually and complementary reinforcing innovation networks and knowledge clusters consisting of human and intellectual capital, shaped by social capital and underpinned by financial capital. Diversity in the Knowledge Economy and Society will appeal to academics and researchers of innovation and science, knowledge management and economics.
Download or read book Discrimination and Diversity Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-05-17 with total page 2070 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing presence of discrimination and isolation has caused negative changes to human interactions. With the ubiquity of these practices, there is now an increasingly urgent need to close this divide. Discrimination and Diversity: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a critical look at race, gender, and modern day discrimination and solutions to creating sustainable diversity across numerous contexts and fields. Including innovative studies on anti-discrimination measures, gender discrimination, and tolerance, this multi-volume book is an ideal source for professionals, practitioners, graduate students, academics, and researchers working in equality, as well as managers and those in leadership roles.
Download or read book Lessons on Profiting from Diversity written by G. Moss and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-01-25 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows the strong business case for diversity and the deleterious effects of not allowing diversity to take root in organizations by providing a fascinating insight into the case for gender diversity in the professional services, marketing and digital arenas, and the way in which a diversity mindset can be fostered in organizations.
Download or read book Measuring Entrepreneurial Businesses written by John Haltiwanger and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-09-21 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measuring Entrepreneurial Businesses: Current Knowledge and Challenges brings together and unprecedented group of economists, data providers, and data analysts to discuss research on the state of entrepreneurship and to address the challenges in understanding this dynamic part of the economy. Each chapter addresses the challenges of measuring entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurial firms contribute to economies and standards of living. The book also investigates heterogeneity in entrepreneurs, challenges experienced by entrepreneurs over time, and how much less we know than we think about entrepreneurship given data limitations. This volume will be a groundbreaking first serious look into entrepreneurship in the NBER's Income and Wealth series.
Download or read book Better Venture written by Erika Brodnock and published by Holloway, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Better Venture is a first-of-its-kind guide to diversity and inclusion in startups and venture capital—who funds, who gets funded, and how the industry can change. The industry’s lack of diversity and inclusion not only compromises moral standing—it means overlooking profitable businesses and talented founders. That costs hundreds of millions of dollars a year, and neglects ideas that could serve the needs of many more people. In this collection of interviews, stories, and research, we use the momentum that has been building in recent years to expand the conversation about DEI, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem, and to inspire more concrete action. Highlights: - 43 in-depth conversations with leading investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers, making it one of the most comprehensive and diverse sets of perspectives on the startup ecosystem ever assembled in one place. - An economic history of venture capital through a diversity lens. - On-the-ground stories from founders and VCs that explore ways to create a more diverse, inclusive, equitable, and profitable venture ecosystem. No blog post can give the deep understanding and vision needed to address the complexity of the topic. That’s why we came together to write this book and are bringing in so many voices to clarify the picture of what is and what could be. Over the course of two years of research and discussion with almost 100 experts, we set out to answer four questions: - Why has the industry been so slow to change? We map the economic origins and history of venture capital to understand how the economics of VC has contributed to the glacial pace of diversifying the industry. - What barriers are founders and investors facing now? We draw on contributions from investors, operators, founders, and journalists to help catalog the barriers for founders seeking funding, and for investors seeking entry and influence in the industry. - Can diversity really lead to higher returns? We bring in new research and data to help us understand how betting on underrepresented founders and investors is really the better venture. Why does diversifying the industry matter, and to whom? How is it linked to financial performance and better decision making? How will it improve innovation across industries? - What can be done for positive change? We discuss cost effective and evidence-based interventions, tools, and solutions that can help to make the VC and startup worlds more diverse and inclusive—and result in higher returns. We hope this book and the conversations it contains help fulfill the vision of a more diverse, inclusive, and profitable ecosystem. It’s time venture got better.
Download or read book Diversity Intelligence written by Heidi R. Andersen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical roadmap to building a diverse and inclusive work culture In Diversity Intelligence: How to Create a Culture of Inclusion for your Business, keynote speaker and diversity and inclusion expert Heidi R. Andersen delivers a step-by-step walkthrough of how to create an inclusive culture, and break down the barriers to achieving diversity. You’ll find practical advice for creating the necessary cultural transformation that results in diversity intelligence, reaching well beneath the surface until it’s embedded in the foundation of your organization. The author describes the tools, methods, concepts, and goals that are essential to this transformation. In this important book, you’ll also: Learn how to properly define “diversity” and make a strong business case for creating a culture of inclusion Explore case studies of companies who successfully managed to implement diversity, inclusion, and sustainable governance initiatives Discover why so many diversity and inclusion programs fail despite the best of managerial intentions Perfect for business owners and founders, board members, executives, managers, change agents, CHRO’s and other business leaders seeking to transform their firm’s culture for the better, Diversity Intelligence is a must-read guide for supporting and driving positive organizational change.
Download or read book The 4 Faces of Entrepreneurship written by Rafiqul Islam Rabbi and published by Panel PR. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the diverse world of entrepreneurship in "The 4 Faces of Entrepreneurship." Discover the visionary, the opportunist, the social changemaker, and the lifestyle entrepreneur. Through inspiring stories and practical insights, this book is your guide to understanding and navigating the different paths to entrepreneurial success. Whether you dream of disrupting industries, creating social impact, or designing a lifestyle business, this book is your roadmap to entrepreneurial fulfillment. Join the journey and unlock the secrets of entrepreneurship today!
Download or read book Diversity and Organizational Development written by Jennifer Kuklenski and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-16 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Workplace diversity is one of the most important issues in contemporary organizational development. This book introduces readers to the challenges and opportunities associated with diversity management, demonstrating how organizational culture can be leveraged to create inclusive environments that embrace diversity’s positive impacts.
Download or read book Disadvantaged Minorities in Business written by Léo-Paul Dana and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-06-22 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features contributions by international scholars who have worked to establish a theory- and empirics-based discussion on disadvantaged minorities and long-term economic development. Depending on their socio-demographic characteristics, minorities have long lived under the shadow of the groups, categories, or communities they presumably belong to. Despite the obstacles they have to face, they manage to demonstrate that, above all, they are entrepreneurs capable to start, run, and successfully complete their venture. Their motivations are often assimilated by the research community into “necessity entrepreneurship.” In addition to the external barriers they face, they have to overcome endogenous cognitive factors that hinder their entrepreneurial intention: anxiety before the future, the anguish of death, generativity, health condition as perceived by others, subjective age, and the cultural gap as viewed by natives, among others. The book integrates a diversity of challenges and disadvantages faced by entrepreneurs, allowing the reader to have a renewed understanding of entrepreneurial behavior. On the theoretical level, the chapters emphasize the need for integrating entrepreneurship theory with multidisciplinary approaches, such as the Theory of Cumulative Disadvantage/Advantage (CDA), cultural and geographical theories, and psychological theories. On the practical level, this book would raise the awareness of policy makers, mainly governmental and nongovernmental organizations concerning the disadvantages, and helping them adjust their actions either for local or international programs. Chapter "Intersectionality and Minority Entrepreneurship: At the Crossroad of Vulnerability and Power" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
