Showing papers by "Shaker A. Zahra published in 2016"

Understanding the Social Role of Entrepreneurship

Abstract: There is a need to rethink and redefine the social value added of entrepreneurial activities to society. In this paper we develop five pillars on which the evolving social role of entrepreneurship can rest and have its impact: (1) connecting entrepreneurial activities to other societal efforts aimed at improving the quality of life, achieving progress, and enriching human existence, (2) identifying ways to reduce the dysfunctional effects of entrepreneurial activities on stakeholders, (3) redefining the scope of entrepreneurial activities as a scholarly arena, (4) recognizing entrepreneurship's social multiplier, and (5) pursuing blended value at the organizational level, centring on balancing the creation of financial, social and environmental wealth. In a final section we discuss implications for practices and for further research.

International Business and Entrepreneurship Implications of Brexit

Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the international business and entrepreneurship implications of Brexit. Our perspective is preliminary and based on a review of the practitioner, policy and academic literature over the first month following the Brexit vote. We highlight some of the potentially negative consequences for markets in the UK and around the world that result from barriers to trade and immigration associated with the uncertainty created by Brexit.

Two-Way Streets: The Role of Institutions and Technology Policy in Firms’ Corporate Entrepreneurship and Political Strategies

Abstract: Technology policy influences the incentives and opportunities firms have to innovate and adapt to changing environments and thus has important implications for strategy and entrepreneurship. However, to date, strategy and entrepreneurship scholars have paid insufficient attention to technology policy. We underscore the importance of two dimensions of technology policy: (1) state funding for research and (2) state protection of intellectual property (IP). We then illustrate how interactions between these two dimensions of technology policy influence (1) the corporate entrepreneurship (CE) strategies through which firms innovate and adapt and (2) the political strategies through which they attempt to influence and secure the benefits of technology policy. Given differences in the goals, incentives, capabilities, and relative power among the various players affected by technology policy, our discussion contributes to a more thorough understanding of the dynamic interplay between government institutions and f...

Portrait of a Research Pioneer: Andrew Van de Ven

Abstract: Research Summary This article reviews the contributions of Andrew Van de Ven, a pioneer in the study of innovation, entrepreneurship, and corporate venturing It articulates key themes in and findings from his research as well as the methodological and theoretical advances that he has introduced, shaping the development of the field Embracing a broad view of entrepreneurship, his research has also fundamentally altered our understanding of the nature and processes of innovation and its implications for organizational learning, new business creation, and improved competitiveness Van de Ven's fieldwork and engaged scholarship have made his findings powerful, rigorous, and relevant The article also highlights the implications of Van de Ven's body of work for future research Managerial Summary Professor Andrew Van de Ven is a true pioneer in the processes involved in the conception, introduction, evaluation, adoption, and institutionalization of innovations in established companies His seminal work highlights key challenges managers encounter in each of these stages, offering rich insights into the causes and consequences of these issues while suggesting important solutions to them Van de Ven's work has also advanced novel ways of studying and tracking innovations over time It has also explored the close link between innovation and corporate venturing activities, which are vital to organizational renewal and growth Van de Ven's findings about the dynamics of organizational change and learning have altered our notions of organizational evolution and transformation Copyright © 2016 Strategic Management Society

The Rise of Right Wing Populism and Its Effect on HRM

Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the human resource management implications associated with the rise of right-wing populism. Our perspective is based on a review of the managerial, policy, and academic literature. We highlight some of the potentially negative human resource management consequences for markets in the U.K., U.S., and around the world that result from declines in social protection, a rise in racism, a decline in diversity or acceptance of diversity, as well as barriers to the mobility of labour, immigration, and trade, among other problems.

Organizational Behavior in Islamic Firms: Critique, Clarification, and Elaboration

Abstract: A recent article by Wright** in this Review highlights the increased interest in organizational behavior and dynamics in Moslem countries. The issue itself is a complicated one since it evokes religious feelings and, perhaps, biases. Furthermore, it demands thorough understanding of Islamic theology and required appreciation of the impacts of cultural and historical forces on shaping Moslem behavior. Meanwhile, Moslem scholars have thus far failed to communicate their ideas to their colleagues in the West. This is due, in part, to the absence of a dialogue between the two groups. However, the major reason lies in the fact that existing wide divergence of opinions among Moslem theologians handicap any attempt towards creative synthesis of Islamic "principles". In addition, the decline of scholarship in many Moslem centers of research makes it difficult for this dialogue to start. In fact, Moslems "have so far