{"title":"The influence of eco-innovation on high-performing firms: The dynamics of productivity in the context of circular economy","authors":"David Córcoles , Ángela Triguero","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100275","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100275","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper analyses the influence of eco-innovation on the dynamics of firm performance in the context of a circular economy. From a firm-level approach, we investigate whether firms whose innovation strategies simultaneously aim at significant reductions in material and energy consumption and high environmental awareness (circular eco-innovators) have a higher probability of both reaching (entry) and remaining (persistence) in the group of high-performing firms (top of high-productivity firms). The sample data are from a panel of Spanish manufacturing firms for the period 2003–2016. To deal with endogeneity problems, a two-step methodology is used combining survival models and matching techniques. The results show higher firm productivity for circular eco-innovators at entry and persistence in the upper part of the productivity distribution. The study concludes that circular eco-innovations effectively promote more persistent and resilient performance in Spanish manufacturing firms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 100275"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143685343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jorge Luna-Amador , Alexander Caraballo-Payares , Andres Escobar-Espinoza
{"title":"Brand activism: Research trends and cluster analysis","authors":"Jorge Luna-Amador , Alexander Caraballo-Payares , Andres Escobar-Espinoza","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100279","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100279","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper aims to identify emerging research topics related to brand activism: analyzing current research trends and providing a comprehensive overview of its various aspects. Brand activism, transcending traditional business roles, represents a strategic alignment of corporate identities with broader societal values and issues. This study employs a structured approach, including data identification, filtering, and systematization, with a focus on scientific literature in the field. We conduct a systematic literature review using the PRISMA methodology and the SCOPUS database, we identify and analyze 150 relevant documents. VOSviewer software for network analysis and Atlas TI 23 for data categorization are employed to conduct cluster identifications and content analysis. This research identifies four main topics: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Social Media, Brand Equity, and Authenticity. It explores the transition of brand activism from CSR to a more integrated approach in brand identity, examines the significant role of social media in brand activism, and discusses how brand activism impacts brand equity. The study also delves into the concept of authenticity in brand activism, distinguishing genuine efforts from woke-washing. The paper concludes with managerial implications, emphasizing the importance of integrating brand activism into corporate strategies with the dynamic, evolving nature of brand activism. It suggests future research directions, focusing on long-term impacts of brand activism on consumer behavior, brand loyalty and corporate reputation, and on ethical dimensions and risks in various cultural and political contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 100279"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Military experience and entrepreneurship: An imprinting perspective","authors":"Mingzhi Hu , Yinxin Su","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100281","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100281","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Drawing on imprinting theory, this study hypothesizes that military experience negatively influences entrepreneurship by fostering a preference for stability, lower risk tolerance, and limited innovation due to the hierarchical and rule-bound nature of military service. It is further hypothesized that age moderates this relationship, as older veterans accumulate human and social capital over time, which mitigates the rigid impact of military service. Data from 14,046 households and 54,293 observations from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) spanning 2011–2021 were analyzed to test the hypotheses. The results show that military experience reduces entrepreneurial tendencies, and age mitigates this negative effect. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 100281"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Waseem Bari , Qurratulain Khan , Francesca Di Virgilio
{"title":"Knowledge donation, hoarding, and hiding behaviors of high performers: Mediation role of deviant silence","authors":"Muhammad Waseem Bari , Qurratulain Khan , Francesca Di Virgilio","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100276","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100276","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High performance punishment occurs when organizations distribute more work responsibilities to their best performers without offering supplementary compensation or recognition. The lack of appreciation through additional rewards creates burnout and employee resentment in such situations. Drawing on social exchange theory, this study examines the impact of high-performance punishment on high performers’ knowledge behaviors: knowledge donation, hoarding, and hiding. Besides, how deviant silence mediates these relationships. The sample data are collected from 534 employees of IT organizations across countries, and data are analyzed using the PLS-SEM technique with the Smartpls 4 software. The results show that high-performance punishment positively impacts knowledge hoarding and hiding behaviors but does not significantly impact knowledge donation. Deviant silence partly mediates the relationship between high-performance punishment and knowledge behaviors. It is deduced that although high-performance punishment promotes negative knowledge behaviors, but it does not affect willingness to donate knowledge until an employee indulges in deviant silence. The paper concludes with practical implications for organizations and submissions for future studies on managing high-performing employees.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 100276"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143724560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alain Neher , Lucia Wuersch , Alfred Wong , Marc K. Peter
{"title":"The association between technology group, working from home behaviour and preferred communication tools in disruptive times: A micro and small enterprise perspective","authors":"Alain Neher , Lucia Wuersch , Alfred Wong , Marc K. Peter","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100280","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100280","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores how the adoption of digital technologies has influenced working from home (WFH) practices and the use of communication tools during disruptive times. Focusing on micro and small enterprises (MSEs), this pooled cross section research includes three survey investigations. The first two were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland in 2020 and 2021. The third was conducted after the pandemic in 2022. Over these three phases, >1500 MSE managing directors were surveyed using the Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) technique. Inferential statistical analyses revealed that technological pioneers implemented more WFH arrangements than either early or late followers. Similarly, pioneers and early followers utilised Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) more extensively than late followers, who, in some cases, demonstrated considerable adaptability in embracing digital transformation. Overall, WFH opportunities across all three technology groups (pioneers, early followers, and late followers) remained higher than before the pandemic. This study advances the often-overlooked MSE literature by demonstrating the association between WFH and digital transformation through ICT across the three technology groups. Methodologically, the novel ‘Digital Communication Score’ was introduced, determining the extent to which an MSE utilises various communication tools. Practical implications highlight the need for MSEs to develop digital roadmaps, which include the systematic adoption of appropriate online communication tools, in order to prepare for future disruptions. This will require implementing conduct standards and, ultimately, policies aligned with developing digital capabilities to ensure employee satisfaction and motivation, leading to greater overall success.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 100280"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143868272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pedro Cuesta-Valiño , Sergey Kazakov , Patricia Durán-Álamo , Pablo Gutiérrez-Rodríguez
{"title":"The role of AI as an unconventional salesperson in consumer buying decisions, satisfaction and happiness","authors":"Pedro Cuesta-Valiño , Sergey Kazakov , Patricia Durán-Álamo , Pablo Gutiérrez-Rodríguez","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100278","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100278","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Grounded in consumer motivation theory, this study examined how trust in AI, along with its credibility and versatility, drives consumers to adopt AI in online retail, ultimately improving consumer satisfaction and happiness. Survey data from 1,471 consumers in Spain were analysed to scrutinise these linkages. The findings confirmed the proposed estimated model: trust, credibility, and versatility significantly motivated AI adoption, which in turn positively influenced satisfaction and consumer happiness. Сonversely, our results cannot evince the influence of two drivers, namely privacy/security and UI/UX, on consumer motivation to use AI for shopping. The outcomes of this study underscore the strategic value of trustworthy and adaptive AI in shaping consumer behaviour and improving retail experiences, suggesting practical guidance for businesses aiming to foster engagement and emotional connection with their target consumers through AI-driven platforms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 100278"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143868399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
María Encina Morales de Vega , María-Carmen García-Centeno , Ricardo Palomo-Zurdo
{"title":"Innovative governance for the future: Will gender diversity on boards enhance business performance in the European insurance industry?","authors":"María Encina Morales de Vega , María-Carmen García-Centeno , Ricardo Palomo-Zurdo","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100283","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100283","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recently, advocacy for gender diversity in corporate governance has intensified, following the hypothesis that heterogeneous boards can optimize management processes and improve financial performance. Existing literature primarily focuses on the banking or financial industry, with limited research on European insurers. Using a sample of 22 insurers included in EUROSTOXX 600 index over 2013–2023, a dynamic panel data model is employed to assess the impact of the presence of women on board and chair positions on <em>Return on Equity</em> (ROE) and <em>Return on Assets</em> (ROA), effectively accounting for unobserved firm characteristics and time-varying data. The results reveal that a female CEO increases performance by 0.3 %, higher female board representation improves returns by 3 %, and a smaller pay gap increases performance by 1 %. On the contrary, the existence of a quota does not have a significant influence due to issues with its design and implementation. These findings support the need to increase the number of women on insurers’ boards to enhance performance and strengthen a company's ethical standing and social responsibility. They are consistent with the literature review, underscoring the significance of gender equality policies in management for enhancing efficiency and innovation in the insurers’ future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 2","pages":"Article 100283"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143922572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compliance with base erosion and profit shifting action 13: Insights from tax consultants and tax officials","authors":"Annelies Roggeman, Leila Aro-Sati, Isabelle Verleyen","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2024.100267","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2024.100267","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To combat firms exploiting transfer pricing as a tool for tax avoidance, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) introduced the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Action 13 (BEPS 13), enhancing tax transparency and the exchange of information with tax authorities. Interviewing senior-level transfer pricing advisors and tax officials, we investigate how and why multinational enterprises (MNEs) respond to this new regulation. By conducting this research, we contribute to the scarce literature assessing the impact of tax disclosure to tax authorities and, specifically, the implications of BEPS 13. The study finds that MNEs attach more importance to tax compliance and are more averse towards tax avoidance, which is mainly driven by higher audit pressure. Additionally, MNEs experience additional costs to comply with the different implementations in countries, centralise tax data with IT systems within the organisation, and set up multilateral Advance Pricing Arrangements (APAs) and Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs). To avoid (other forms of) tax avoidance being considered by companies, policymakers should address these concerns of increased compliance costs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 1","pages":"Article 100267"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143176027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Antonio Baraybar-Fernández , Sandro Arrufat-Martín , Eduardo Arrufat-Reboso
{"title":"ClosingGap: Driving social change in gender equality","authors":"Antonio Baraybar-Fernández , Sandro Arrufat-Martín , Eduardo Arrufat-Reboso","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2024.100263","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2024.100263","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the ClosinGap association as a business platform that promotes social change, particularly in advancing Spanish companies’ commitment to gender equality within an institutional theory framework. Through a content analysis of 15 reports and interviews with ClosinGap's management, the research explores its foundational purpose, aligned with shared and blended value principles, and assesses its brand management strategy centered on \"storydoing.\" The findings reveal ClosinGap's strategic coherence, strong brand identity, and effective communication in media and social networks. Academically, this article highlights how the platform creates value for both businesses and society, offering valuable insights for those designing and evaluating corporate gender equality policies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 1","pages":"Article 100263"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143176076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elizabeth del Carmen Pérez-Ricardo, Josefa García-Mestanza
{"title":"Exploring booking intentions through price elasticity of demand in tourism accommodations using large-scale data analytics","authors":"Elizabeth del Carmen Pérez-Ricardo, Josefa García-Mestanza","doi":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100271","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.iedeen.2025.100271","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study aims to explore tourists' booking intentions by analyzing the price elasticity of demand in tourist accommodations. This analysis should reveal how changes in price affect booking behavior across different customer segments, using online booking records. A dataset was compiled from 106 hotels in Malaga, Spain, comprising 27,910 online bookings sourced exclusively from hotel websites. To understand the price elasticity of demand, a simple log-log regression was applied, segmenting the data based on key revenue-related variables. Subsequently, a cluster segmentation was performed using the Elbow method and K-means algorithm to identify distinct market segments. The findings highlighted that <em>Family Travelers</em> and <em>Short Stay Travelers</em> segments exhibited elastic demand, indicating higher sensitivity to price fluctuations. In contrast, <em>Early Bookers</em> and <em>Mid-Season Long Stayers</em> demonstrated inelastic demand, with lower responsiveness to changes in tourist accommodation prices. The number of variables analyzed in this study, along with the cluster analysis, represent a novelty and contribute to the existing literature on market segmentation and price elasticity of demand. This integration enriches both fields of research, offering mutual benefits and deeper insights that enhance the understanding of booking intention and pricing strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45796,"journal":{"name":"European Research on Management and Business Economics","volume":"31 1","pages":"Article 100271"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143512302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}