Download or read book Female Entrepreneurship as a Driving Force of Economic Growth and Social Change written by Daniel, Ana Dias and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-04-24 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last decade, female entrepreneurship has gained considerable attention from both academicians and policymakers. Despite the proliferation of studies, this field of research is characterized by being a highly multidisciplinary and dispersed field, encompassing studies from a wide range of disciplines such as business and management, education, political science, technology, and innovation. To legitimize female entrepreneurship as a distinct field of research, it is important to deepen the scientific reasoning regarding women entrepreneurs while promoting the theoretical consolidation of this area of knowledge. Female Entrepreneurship as a Driving Force of Economic Growth and Social Change presents what researchers have learned so far about female entrepreneurship, namely the main motivations that lead women to undertake it and the characteristics of this type of business, as well as the impact of context and technology on the promotion and management of companies by women. In doing so, it contributes to a better understanding of this phenomenon and how it is different from male entrepreneurship, allowing a better delimitation of this field of research. Covering topics such as diversity, innovation, social entrepreneurship, and gender, this premier reference source is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Download or read book Understanding Women s Entrepreneurship in a Gendered Context written by Shumaila Yousafzai and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women entrepreneurs are indeed a formidable force of economic growth and social change, though we still often question the "how" and "why." For the readers who seek to understand the spectrum of gender influences in the context of entrepreneurship, Understanding Women’s Entrepreneurship in a Gendered Context: Influences and Restraints widens the contextual focus of women’s entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship research by providing powerful insights into the influences and restraints within a diverse set of gendered contexts including social, political, institutional, religious, patriarchal, cultural, family and economic, in which female entrepreneurs around the world operate their businesses. From recognition of a seventh-century businesswoman in Mecca to the construction of a gendered scientific Business Model Canvas, this collection of studies will inspire readers to think differently about theory, patriarchy, trade systems, adoption or transformation and strategies to create inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. In doing so, the contributing authors demonstrate not only the importance of studying the contexts in which women’s entrepreneurial activities are shaped, but also how female entrepreneurs, through their endeavours, modify these contexts. This book will be of great value to scholars, students and researchers interested in women’s entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial ecosystems, gender hierarchy and the transition to gender equality. It was originally published as a special issue of Entrepreneurship & Regional Development.

Download or read book Global Insights on Women Empowerment and Leadership written by Haoucha, Malika and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world persistently grappling with gender disparities, the quest for women's empowerment and leadership stands as a pivotal challenge on the global stage. Across diverse societies, the journey towards gender equality in leadership remains fraught with systemic barriers, deeply ingrained stereotypes, and institutional hurdles. From corporate boardrooms to political arenas, women continue to face challenges in realizing their leadership potential. Global Insights on Women Empowerment and Leadership unveils this intricate narrative, offering a nuanced exploration of the triumphs, challenges, and evolving landscapes that define women's pursuit of empowerment across continents and cultures. Through a meticulously woven tapestry of stories, experiences, and struggles, the book sheds light on the shared aspirations and unique journeys of women navigating pathways towards parity and influence. This comprehensive resource is tailored for a diverse audience, including leaders and decision-makers across sectors, educators and students in gender studies, activists and advocates for social justice, professionals aiming for inclusive workplaces, international development organizations seeking effective strategies, and general readers interested in societal shifts. By catering to this spectrum, the book serves as a guide, offering insights, practical strategies, and inspiration for those committed to fostering environments where women can thrive as leaders, contributing to a more equitable world.

Download or read book Critical Perspectives on Entrepreneurship written by Caroline Essers and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurship is largely considered to be a positive force, driving venture creation and economic growth. Critical Perspectives on Entrepreneurship questions the accepted norms and dominant assumptions of scholarship on the matter, and reveals how they can actually obscure important questions of identity, ideology and inequality. The book’s distinguished authors and editors explore how entrepreneurship study can privilege certain forms of economic action, whilst labelling other, more collective forms of organization and exchange as problematic. Demystifying the archetypal vision of the white, male entrepreneur, this book gives voice to other entrepreneurial subjectivities and engages with the tensions, paradoxes and ambiguities at the heart of the topic. This challenging collection seeks to further the momentum for alternate analyses of the field, and to promote the growing voice of critical entrepreneurship studies. It is a useful tool for researchers, advanced students and policy-makers.

Download or read book Innovation Strategy and Transformation Frameworks for the Modern Enterprise written by Correia, Anacleto and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-10-11 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many organizations struggle to advance their businesses due to a lack of knowledge of innovative strategies and ways to transform their business to remain relevant. Innovation, Strategy, and Transformation Frameworks for the Modern Enterprise is a comprehensive guide that equips organizations with the necessary tools to thrive in today's complex and ever-changing business landscape. This book explores a wide range of frameworks and their applications, providing practical insights and theoretical discussions to facilitate successful innovation, strategic planning, and digital transformation. The book begins by introducing the concept of frameworks in contemporary businesses. It emphasizes their importance as organized and methodical techniques for solving difficulties, managing processes, and making informed decisions based on accurate information. These frameworks cover various domains, including enterprise architecture, IT service management, business process management, project management, IT governance, agile methodologies, and innovation. By incorporating these frameworks, organizations can establish a strong foundation and adapt effectively to the rapidly evolving business environment. Designed for a wide range of readers, including educators, policymakers, researchers, consultants, IT professionals, and students, this book serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to harness the power of frameworks to drive innovation, implement effective strategies, and navigate the complexities of digital transformation in today's fast-paced business environment. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the various frameworks, their implementations, and their potential to shape the future of business, government, and academia.

Download or read book Feminine Capital written by Barbara Orser and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, there are over 200,000,000 women business owners around the world. Many of these entrepreneurs are not doing business as usual, nor are they simply leaning in. Rather, they are tapping into feminine capital—the unique skills and sensibilities that they have cultivated as women—to create enviable successes. Drawing on four decades of award-winning research, Feminine Capital reveals how women are harnessing different approaches to doing business. Barbara Orser and Catherine Elliott detail the pillars of feminine capital and offer new insight into the ways that gender can influence entrepreneurial decision-making. They find that leveraging feminine capital can help women to create distinctive brands, build new markets, and drive profits—all while leveling the playing field in business. In doing so, women are changing our social and economic landscape, one venture at a time. Dispelling myths and misperceptions that can undermine women-owned ventures, this book takes a fresh look at how female entrepreneurs can leverage their skills, knowledge, and values. Case studies of women entrepreneurs bring key concepts and lessons to life, while learning aids, diagnostic tools, and checklists help readers to construct innovative business models, refine start-up plans, and hone growth strategies.

Download or read book Socio Economic Disparities Vulnerable Communities and the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship written by Rolle, JoAnn Denise and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-06-21 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While many scholars, governments, and corporations have expressed that they would like to play a hand in developing an inclusive and equitable society, few have achieved the goal. Vulnerable communities around the world have suffered systemically and have been left on their own to succeed economically despite decades of disadvantage. It is essential to consider these communities and their sociological and systemic factors when considering the future of work in order to succeed in developing a truly sustainable and equitable society. Socio-Economic Disparities, Vulnerable Communities, and the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship discusses the journey of vulnerable communities in the pursuit of entrepreneurship. It further investigates the strategies and action that governments and organizations can take to cultivate an inclusive environment within the future of work. Covering topics such as economic agency, equitable access, and affirmative action, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for policymakers, government officials, non-profit organizations, business leaders and executives, human resource managers, economists, students and faculty of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Download or read book Developing Diversity Equity and Inclusion Policies for Promoting Employee Sustainability and Well Being written by Gonçalves, Sónia P. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-04-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Employee sustainability and well-being have been increasingly important discussions in today’s business world. Businesses may have difficulty implementing a successful long-term policy due to a lack of knowledge, limited resources, and a short-term focus; however, the effects have shown a potential strategic and growth advantage. Promoting employee sustainability is an important step towards greater competitive advantage, creation of added value to the business, and a greater identity among society and within the organization itself. Developing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies for Promoting Employee Sustainability and Well-Being analyzes the current state of employee sustainability policies, systematizes the factors that promote a more sustainable and healthier workplace, explores the implications of diversity and inclusion practices on the well-being of employees, and collects policy options aimed at finding solutions to enhance well-being. Covering topics such as emotional health, organizational behavior, and work satisfaction, this reference work is ideal for academicians, researchers, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, business owners, managers, government officials, instructors, and students.

Download or read book Context Policy and Practices in Indigenous and Cultural Entrepreneurship written by April, Wilfred Isak and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are ongoing debates on the concepts surrounding the roles of Indigenous people in transforming the entrepreneurial landscape to promote socio-economic development. Arguably, the culture and ways of our lives, in the context of entrepreneurship, have a role in influencing social economic development. The ideals between the entrepreneurial practice of Indigenous people and their culture are somewhat commensal towards sustainable growth and development. The practice of Indigenous and cultural entrepreneurship is embedded in historical findings. Context, Policy, and Practices in Indigenous and Cultural Entrepreneurship provides insights into the policy, culture, and practice that influence the impact of local and Indigenous entrepreneurs within communities which transcends to socio-economic development. This is critical as the knowledge gained from our entrepreneurial diversity can provide a platform to reduce social ills as a result of unemployment and give a sense of belonging within the social context. Covering key topics such as government policy, entrepreneurial education, information technology, and trade, this premier reference source is ideal for policymakers, entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, scholars, researchers, academicians, instructors, and students.

Download or read book Female Entrepreneurship in Transition Economies written by V. Ramadani and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores different topics in the field of female entrepreneurship, such as motivational factors of female entrepreneurs, career perspectives of women, social female enterprises, tourism and hospitality, and emotional and institutional support of female entrepreneurial initiatives in the perspective of different transitional countries.

Download or read book Measuring the Effectiveness of Organizational Development Strategies During Unprecedented Times written by Tennin, Kyla Latrice and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-07-13 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted businesses and markets across the globe, causing millions of people to lose their jobs as many sectors struggled financially. In addition to addressing global social, environmental, and economic issues, businesses help economies exist, survive, and thrive. Understanding the ideation and processes of organizational development to improve company negative circumstances is crucial. Measuring the Effectiveness of Organizational Development Strategies During Unprecedented Times examines organizational development through the lenses of research and innovative practices contained within the fields of leadership and organizational development/change/design. Covering topics such as change management, learning and development systems, and emerging economies, this book is ideal for business leaders, entrepreneurs, human resource personnel, consultants, economists, government officials, policymakers, librarians, researchers, and more.

Download or read book Diversity Equity and Inclusion Efforts of Businesses in Rural Areas written by Bala, Shashi and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-05-16 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equity is the tool to achieve diversity and inclusion that will help eliminate injustice and fairly distribute the benefits of an equitable environment to everyone. Corporate culture around the world has already stated efforts for sustainable development through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in rural areas. This infrastructure must be strengthened so that the rural community can become an active part of changing the world of work. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts of Businesses in Rural Areas evaluates growth trajectories and educational opportunities in rural areas. It further explores the inclusion efforts of marginalized groups in rural society. Covering topics such as the construction industry, rural populations, and workplace inclusivity, this premier reference source is a valuable resource for policymakers, investors, professionals, business leaders and managers, economists, sociologists, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

Download or read book Valuing People and Technology in the Workplace Ethical Implications and Imperatives for Success written by Hughes, Claretha and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-04-03 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology’s use has exploded, and many employees have been left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations are constantly trying to balance people and technology within the workplace. In today’s highly technological, globalized economy, it is essential that practitioners and researchers understand that people and technology do not exist in isolation from each other within the workplace. Valuing People and Technology in the Workplace: Ethical Implications and Imperatives for Success explains how philosophy, ethics, and systems theory influence the five values of people and technology development. The three main areas that are included to explain how philosophy, ethics, and systems theory relate to the five values are the three philosophical perspectives, diversity intelligence, and the workforce inter-personnel diversity talent management system. Covering topics such as ethics, organizational philosophical perspectives, and value creation model, this premier reference source is an essential resource for business leaders, human resource managers, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Download or read book Perspectives on Workplace Communication and Well Being in Hybrid Work Environments written by Duarte, Alexandre and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-05-08 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world has been facing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for over two years now. Daily life changed dramatically, and social distancing and remote working have become the new normal. Research about how people are facing these challenges points to common findings and concerns. The pandemic has enhanced inequalities, taken a toll on mental health, and increased the use of digital technologies. Many workers are suffering from “digital fatigue” and struggle to self-regulate their life/work balance, as the permanent digital connection to work is reinforced and they struggle with the blurred borders concerning privacy, leisure, and rest. In this context, it is vital to research how organizations have reinvented themselves to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and understand which of the reactive workplace communication practices and improvised solutions were considered advantageous. Perspectives on Workplace Communication and Well-Being in Hybrid Work Environments presents different approaches that explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workplace communication, focusing specifically on internal communication, mapping new communication practices, and assessing their consequences, namely the well-being of the workers who are coping with these changes. The book combines a scientific exploration of these ongoing changes as we transition to a post-COVID-19 world with a collection of examples and best practices that help organizations in supporting their members through these transformations and in nurturing their well-being. Covering topics such as cross-department process dependencies, hybrid work environments, and wellbeing strategies, this premier reference source is a vital resource for business leaders and managers, IT managers, human resource professionals, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

Download or read book Examining Applied Multicultural Industrial and Organizational Psychology written by Christiansen, Bryan and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-05-22 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industrial and organizational psychology (I-O psychology) contributes to an organization’s success by improving the job performance, wellbeing, motivation, job satisfaction, and the health and safety of employees. Given the extent to which organizations today are increasingly comprised of employees from different cultural and language backgrounds, studying the cultural aspect of I-O psychology has become a necessity. The post-pandemic world in which the remote or hybrid workplace is becoming increasingly common adds importance to the multicultural perspective in the discipline due to the distances involved between employees and management. Examining Applied Multicultural Industrial and Organizational Psychology provides updated research on applied I-O psychology within a culturally conscious context that can be used for future research directions in the field by academicians and practitioners alike. Covering topics such as employability, motivation theories, and workplace culture, this major reference work is a comprehensive resource for I-O psychologists, business leaders and managers, entrepreneurs, human resource managers, government officials, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

Download or read book Women Business and the Law 2018 written by World Bank Group and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2018-04-11 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can governments ensure that women have the same employment and entrepreneurship opportunities as men? One important step is to level the legal playing field so that the rules for operating in the worlds of work and business apply equally regardless of gender. Women, Business and the Law 2018, the fifth edition in a series, examines laws affecting women’s economic inclusion in 189 economies worldwide. It tracks progress that has been made over the past two years while identifying opportunities for reform to ensure economic empowerment for all. The report updates all indicators as of June 1, 2017 and explores new areas of research, including financial inclusion.

Download or read book Enterprising Women in Transition Economies written by David Smallbone and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurship is a key element in the development of market based economies and one of the potential drivers of change in countries that are in the process of transformation to market based systems. This book describes and critically assesses the nature and extent of female entrepreneurship in European economies that until 1990 were operating under central planning. At the core of the book are 7 country based chapters which provide an overview of the development of entrepreneurship and small firms since 1990, including a review of the institutional and policy context; an assessment of the role of women within the society during the socialist period; and any major changes afterwards. Each chapter also includes a thematic section (each one addressing a different issue) based on unique empirical data drawn from original research.