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The Book of Payments : Historical and Contemporary Views on the Cashless Society / / edited by Bernardo Batiz-Lazo, Leonidas Efthymiou
| The Book of Payments : Historical and Contemporary Views on the Cashless Society / / edited by Bernardo Batiz-Lazo, Leonidas Efthymiou |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2016.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : Palgrave Macmillan UK : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XXXVI, 416 p. 45 illus.) |
| Disciplina | 332 |
| Soggetto topico |
Bank marketing
Banks and banking Financial Services Banking |
| ISBN | 1-137-60231-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1) Pre−1900 utopian visions of the ‘cashless society’; Matthew Hollow -- Chapter 2) The Banknote: a Momentous Innovation; Yolanda Blasco-Martel and Carles Sudrià-Triay -- Chapter 3) Innovating means of payment in Chile, 1840s – 1860; César Ross -- Chapter 4) The Many Monies of King Cotton: Domestic and Foreign Currencies in New Orleans, 1856-1860; Manuel Alejandro Bautista González -- Chapter 5) The Art of Lending in the Pampas: Commercial Credit and Financial Intermediation in Argentina, 1900–1930; Andrea Lluch -- Chapter 6) Matching cash and kind: Argentina’s experimentation with multiple currencies; Georgina M. Gomez -- Chapter 7) A South American Experience on Bartering: the case of Tradaq in Brazil; José E. Rivero -- Chapter 8) Dematerialization and the cashless society: a look backward, a look sideward; Patrice Baubeau -- Chapter 9) Origins of the Modern Concept of a Cashless Society, 1950s-1970s; Bernardo Bátiz-Lazo, Thomas Haigh and David L. Stearns -- Chapter 10) From Teleprocessing to Cashless Payment Technologies: “la Caixa” 1960-2015; J. Carles Maixé-Altés -- Chapter 11) Limits to cashless payments and the persistence of cash. Hypotheses about Mexico; Gustavo A Del Angel -- Chapter 12) The Cyprus Cash Crash: A Case of Collective Punishment; Leonidas Efthymiou and Sophia Michael -- Chapter 13) CajaVecina: The Bancarization of Chile through Corner Shops; Juan Felipe Espinosa Cristia and José Ignacio Alarcón Molina -- Chapter 14) Entrée: The Rocky Origins of Visa's Debit Card; Dave Stearns -- Chapter 15) Protecting Plastic: Credit Card Fraud in Historical Perspective; Vanatta H. Sean -- Chapter 16) Mondex, VisaCash: A First (Failed) Attempt at an Electronic Purse; Bernardo Bátiz-Lazo and Tony Moretta -- Chapter 17) The matter of payment; Joe Deville -- Chapter 18) The Russian Payments Scheme: Politics, Innovation and The Cash Problem; Daniel Gusev -- Chapter 19) Who holds credit cards and bank accounts in Uruguay? Evidence from Survey of Uruguayan Households; Graciela Sanroman and Guillermo Santos -- Chapter 20) Mobile banking in Africa: The current state of play; Marybeth Rouse and Verhoef Grietjie -- Chapter 21) Mobile Payment System in Turkey; Dalziel Nurdilek and Ali Avunduk Can -- Chapter 22) Electronic Payment System of Thailand: Mobile Banking Market Competition; Jarunee Wonglimpiyarat -- Chapter 23) The Determinants of Mobile Payment Adoption: An Intercultural Study; Uwe Hack -- Chapter 24) Can mobile money replace cash in India?; Lakshmi Kumar -- Chapter 25) A Gentle Introduction to Side Channel Attacks on Smartphones; Simon Laurent -- Chapter 26) Barriers and drivers to future bank adoption of mobile banking: A stakeholder perspective; Jennifer Mullan, Laura Bradley and Sharon Loane -- Chapter 27) European Payments: A Path towards the Single Market for Payments; Ruth Wandhofer -- Chapter 28) The Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA): Implementation in Spain; Santiago Carbo-Valverde and Francisco Rodríguez Fernández -- Chapter 29) Revolutionizing Cashless Payments in Mexico: the Case of Mimoni; Gabriel Manjarrez -- Chapter 30) The Future of Money; Anette Broløs -- Chapter 31) Payments as we know them are changing – ebarts the Social eCurrency: Tomorrow’s Cash; Yasmine Arafa, Cornelia Boldyreff and Miriam Morris -- Conclusion: Milestones for a Global Cashless Economy; Bernardo Bátiz-Lazo, Leonidas Efthymiou and Sophia Michael. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910154818003321 |
| London : , : Palgrave Macmillan UK : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2016 | ||
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Business digital transformation : selected cases from industry leaders / / edited by Alex Zarifis, Despo Ktoridou, Leonidas Efthymiou, Xusen Cheng
| Business digital transformation : selected cases from industry leaders / / edited by Alex Zarifis, Despo Ktoridou, Leonidas Efthymiou, Xusen Cheng |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , [2024] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 211 pages) : illustrations (black and white) |
| Disciplina | 658.4063 |
| Soggetto topico |
Organizational change
Automation Industry 4.0 Transformational leadership |
| Soggetto non controllato |
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Strategic Planning BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Information Management |
| ISBN | 3-031-33665-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1. Introduction to digital transformation in Business -- 2. Insight and Control over Personal Data for Swedish local Government: A citizen-centered model for public-private data sharing -- 3. Virtualizing New Product Development in Heavy Asset Industries -- 4. What are we automating? On the need for vision and expertise when deploying AI systemsDr Alex Rast, Oxford Brooks University -- 5. Digital Transformation in Biotech: Producing antibodies by using the innovative IMG-AbS platform technology -- 6. Digital transformation in Regtech: The impact of Regtech in Fintech -- 7. Transition of Businesses in India towards Digitalisation and the Challenges Thereafter - Case Study -- 8. Digital transformation with AI in insurance in Europe and Asia Prof. Xusen Cheng, Renmin University of China -- 9. DP World: Strategizing amidst digital transformation in the maritime sector Dr Leonidas Efthymiou, University of Nicosia -- 10. The Impact of digitisation on Education and Learning in Universities. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910770252903321 |
| Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , [2024] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Business for Sustainability, Volume I : Strategic Avenues and Managerial Approaches
| Business for Sustainability, Volume I : Strategic Avenues and Managerial Approaches |
| Autore | Vrontis Demetris |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (295 pages) |
| Disciplina | 658.4083 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
ThrassouAlkis
EfthymiouLeonidas WeberYaakov ShamsS. M. Riad TsoukatosEvangelos |
| Collana | Palgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Series |
| ISBN | 3-031-37361-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Diagrams -- List of Tables -- 1: An Overview of Business for Sustainability: Strategic Avenues and Managerial Approaches -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Context and Theoretical Foundations -- 1.2 Toward a Green Marketing -- 1.3 Orchestrating Sustainability -- Sustainability of Employment -- 1.4 Dynamic Capabilities on Business Sustainability -- 1.5 Innovation Capabilities -- 1.6 Book Content and Structure -- References -- 2: Exploring Consumer Boycott Intention towards Corporate Sustainable Business Practices -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 3 Consumer-Brand Identification -- 4 Socially Responsible Consumption Behaviour -- 5 Boycott -- 6 Study -- 6.1 Conceptual Model -- 7 The Moderated Mediating Role of Perceived Brand Hypocrisy -- 8 Methods -- 8.1 Sampling and Study Procedure -- 8.2 Measures -- 9 Results -- 9.1 Model Fit -- 9.2 Direct Effect Tests -- 9.3 Indirect Effect Tests -- 10 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- 3: Sustainability of Youth Development in Drylands: A Systematic Approach -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) -- 4 Agricultural Production by the Youth in Drylands -- 5 Ensuring the Sustainability of Young People in Dryland Agriculture -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 4: Investigating the Supply Chain Performance of Agribusiness Firms from the IT Capability and Government Support Perspectives -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review and Theoretical Underpinning -- 3 Hypotheses Development and Conceptual Model -- 3.1 IT Capability -- 3.2 Moderating Role of Government Support (GS) -- 4 Research Methodology -- 4.1 Research Instrument -- 4.2 Collection of Data -- 5 Analysis of Data and Results -- 5.1 Measurement Properties -- 5.2 Discriminant Validity Test.
5.3 Moderator Analysis (Multigroup Analysis) -- 5.4 Common Method Bias (CMB) -- 5.5 Hypotheses Testing -- 6 Results and Discussion -- 7 Implications -- 8 Limitations and Future Scope -- References -- 5: Sustainable Partnership Responses to Prevent Homelessness from Hospital Discharges and Prison Releases: The Case of Leeds City Council in the UK -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 The Impact of Homelessness on Social Sustainability -- 2.2 The Importance of Stakeholders and Partners in Terms of Preventing Homelessness -- 2.3 Place-based Leadership and Governance -- 2.4 Strategic Management -- 2.5 Theoretical Framework -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Secondary Data Collection -- 3.2 Primary Data Collection -- 3.3 Case Studies -- 4 Partner Stakeholder 1: Criminal Justice Partner -- 5 Partner Stakeholder 2: Health Partner Stakeholder -- 6 Partner Stakeholder 3: Third-Sector Partner -- 7 Discussion and Recommendations -- 7.1 Local Leadership -- 7.2 Strong Networks -- 7.3 Diverse Engagement -- 7.4 Learning Together -- 7.5 Information Sharing -- 7.6 Strategy Choice Cascade -- 8 Conclusions and Contributions -- References -- 6: Green Economy and Credit Quality in the European Banking Industry: What are the Opportunities for Sustainability? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review and Development of Hypotheses -- 3 Methodology and Research Design -- 4 Main Results and Discussion -- 5 Conclusion, Main Implication, and Future Developments -- References -- 7: Corporate Environmental Performance and Bond Ratings: European Evidence -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review and Hypothesis Development -- 3 Data Selection and Research Design -- 4 Empirical Results -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 8: Are Football Societies Aware of the Relevance of Diversity in Good Governance? The Case of "Pink Quota" -- 1 Introduction. 2 Motivation and Contribution to the Literature -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 9: How Do Companies Conceive Sustainable Infrastructure? Evidence from Construction Companies' Reports' Content Analysis -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Sustainable Infrastructure -- 2.2 Sustainable Infrastructure Assessment Methods -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Research Method and Sample Selection -- 3.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 4 Findings and Discussion -- 4.1 Project Lifecycle Phase -- 4.2 Components and Subcomponents of SI -- 4.3 Assessment Metrics -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 10: Weak Sustainable Development Trajectories and Evolving Organisational Physiologies: Empirical Evidence from Greece -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 4.1 The Business Ecosystem of the REMTh -- 4.2 The Physiological Evolution of Less Competitive Firms in the REMTh -- 5 Critical Discussion and Conclusions -- 5.1 The Organisational Physiology as a Diagnostic Approach and Policy Implications -- 5.2 Limitations and Prospects -- References -- 11: Sustainability for Healthcare Organisations and Systems: Cultivating Strategy and Governance Processes for a Better Future -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nurturing Sustainability: Impact on Health Systems and Healthcare Organizations -- 3 Research Design and Methods -- 4 Findings -- 4.1 Digital Transformation -- 4.2 Digital Customer Services Tools -- 4.3 Patient Empowerment through Digital Transformation -- 4.4 Challenges and Barriers to the Processes -- 5 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 12: Cause-Related Marketing and Philanthropy at Times of Crisis and Increasing Digitisation -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Local Context -- 1.2 The Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society and Lidl Cyprus -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Research Design. 4 Findings -- 4.1 The Application of Technology in CRM and CSR -- 5 Discussion and Practical Implications -- 6 Limitations and Directions for Future Research -- References -- Index. |
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Business under Crisis, Volume II : Organisational Adaptations
| Business under Crisis, Volume II : Organisational Adaptations |
| Autore | Vrontis Demetris |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (291 pages) |
| Disciplina | 658.4056 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
ThrassouAlkis
WeberYaakov ShamsS. M. Riad TsoukatosEvangelos EfthymiouLeonidas |
| Collana | Palgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Ser. |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
9783030765750
9783030765743 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910512309403321 |
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Non-Profit Organisations, Volume I : Strategic, Managerial and Marketing Advancements
| Non-Profit Organisations, Volume I : Strategic, Managerial and Marketing Advancements |
| Autore | Thrassou Alkis |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (322 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.74 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
VrontisDemetris
EfthymiouLeonidas WeberYaakov ShamsS. M. Riad TsoukatosEvangelos |
| Collana | Palgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Series |
| ISBN |
9783031623998
9783031623981 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Delineating Non-Profit Organisations: Strategic, Managerial and Marketing Advancements -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Understanding Non-Profit Organisations -- 1.3 The Need for Delineating Proper Strategies for NPOs -- 1.4 Non-Profit Business Model -- 1.5 Business Model Innovation -- 1.6 The Three Value Processes in Business Model Innovation -- 1.7 Value Co-creation in NPOs -- 1.8 Importance of Customer Engagement in Value Co-creation -- 1.9 Customer Engagement Through Social Media in Non-Profit Organisations -- 1.10 Non-Profit Branding as a Strategic Communication Approach -- 1.11 Organisational Resilience of NPOs -- 1.12 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 2 Managing Major Running Sports Events: The Case of the Athens Authentic Marathon -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- 2.3 Research Design and Methodology -- Research Context -- Method -- 2.4 Results-Discussion -- Sample Profile -- Management Dimensions -- Business Planning -- Tangibles and Hospitality -- Operations Planning (Technical and Athletic) -- Medical -- Security and Risk Management -- Marketing and Communication -- Staffing and Volunteering -- Environment and Sustainability -- 2.5 Managerial Implications, Limitations, and Suggestions for Further Research -- References -- 3 German Taxation Aspects of Non-Profit Organisations and Charitableness -- 3.1 Introduction: The Non-Profit Third Sector Bridging State and Market -- 3.2 The European Social Model and Its Legal Framework Regarding Taxation -- 3.3 Fundamental Principles of Tax Incentives for Non-Profit Organisations in EU Member States -- Key Tax Implications of Non-Profit Status -- Tax Privileges for Asset Management and Taxation of Economic Business Operations.
Tax Exemption of Income from a Purpose Operation -- 3.4 The European Foundation -- Tax Fundamentals of a European Foundation Model -- Harmonisation of Charity Law -- Legal Possibility of Harmonisation -- Advantages and Disadvantages of Harmonisation -- Harmonization of Tax Law and Charity Law -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Theories on the Origins of Non-Profit Organisations -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Theories on the Origins of Non-Profit Organisations -- 4.3 Research Methodology -- 4.4 The Application of the Theories on the Origin of Non-Profit Organisations in the Slovak Republic -- 4.5 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Non-Profit Organizations in India: A Study on the Challenges, Opportunities and Best Practices -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Literature Review -- Non-Profit Organizations (NPO's) -- Digitisation and Information Technology -- Marketing -- HRM -- Challenges in Technology -- 5.3 Research Design and Methods -- 5.4 Data Analysis -- 5.5 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 6 Marketing Communication Strategies in Nonprofit Organisations -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Literature Review -- Online or Digital Marketing -- Offline and Digital Marketing Communication -- 6.3 Research Design and Methods -- Design -- Sample/Participants -- Data Collection Procedure -- Data Analysis -- Trustworthiness -- Ethical Considerations -- 6.4 Results -- Online Marketing Communication Strategies -- Hybridisation Marketing Communication Strategies -- 6.5 Conclusion and Discussion -- 6.6 Limitations and Recommendations for Future Research -- References -- 7 The Impact of Reward Systems on Employees' Behaviour: An Ethnographic Study in 'Ghana Revenue Authority' -- 7.1 Introduction -- Theoretical Grounds -- Aim, Objectives and Context -- 7.2 Literature Review -- 7.3 Research Design -- Ethnography: Participant Observation -- 7.4 Findings. 7.5 Objective One: Knowledge of Reward Systems -- 7.6 Objective Two: Types of Rewards Given to Employees -- 7.7 Objective Three: Effects of Rewards on Employee Behaviour -- 7.8 Objective Four: Reward on Employer-Employee Relationship -- 7.9 Objective Five: Rewards Employee's Desire -- 7.10 Concluding Discussion -- Contribution to Literature and Practice -- References -- 8 Green Marketing and Its Role in the Non-Profit Sector -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Green Marketing Mix -- Green Product -- Green Price -- Green Promotion -- Green Place -- 8.3 Golden Rules of Green Marketing -- 8.4 Green Marketing and Non-Profit Sector -- 8.5 Green Marketing Challenges -- Need for Standardization -- New Concept -- Patience and Perseverance -- Avoiding Green Marketing Myopia -- 8.6 Measuring the Impact: Green Marketing and Corporate Performance -- 8.7 Green Commitment: Application of Green Marketing Practices in For-Profit and Non-Profit Sectors -- 8.8 Green Marketing Trends and Considerations -- 8.9 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Economic Development Through Business Acceleration Practices Within Local Authorities: A Case Study of Bradford Council, UK -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Reviewing the Effectiveness of Accelerator Programmes -- Growth of Accelerators -- Programme Design -- Stakeholder Analysis Theoretical Framework -- 9.3 Research Methodology -- 9.4 Research Analysis -- Key Stakeholders -- Delivery Partners -- Participants -- 9.5 Implications and Recommendations -- 9.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 10 The Strategic Opportunity of Integrated Reporting for Non-Profit Organisations -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Literature Review -- 10.3 Research Design and Methods -- Main Strategic Goals for IR in NPOs -- Case Study -- 10.4 Results -- 10.5 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 11 Applying Strategic Planning in Higher Education Institutions -- 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 Method -- 11.3 Steps of the Strategic Planning Process -- Mission Statement -- Vision Statement -- Values Statement -- Strategic Goals and Objectives -- Environmental Scanning -- Doing the External Analysis -- Doing the Internal Analysis -- Formulating Strategies -- Implementing Strategies -- Evaluating Results -- 11.4 What are the Results of Using Strategic Planning in Higher Education Institutions? -- 11.5 What Contributes to the Success of a Strategic Plan in Higher Education? -- 11.6 Innovation-Originality-Value of Research -- 11.7 Conclusions -- References -- 12 The Internationalisation of Portuguese Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): An Exploratory Study -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Theoretical Background -- The International Dimension of Social Organizations -- A Brief Review of Internationalization Theories -- The Uppsala Theory -- Network Theory -- Born Global -- The Internationalization of Social Organizations: Main Motivations and Barriers -- Motivations for the Internationalization of Social Organizations -- Barriers to the Internationalization of Social Organizations -- 12.3 Research Design and Methods -- 12.4 Results and Analysis -- Expansion Process -- Motivations -- Personal Factors as the Main Motivation for Internationalization -- Other Motivations -- Role of Networking -- Difficulties Experienced Along the Process of Internationalisation -- 12.5 Conclusion -- 12.6 Implications and Future Research -- References -- Index. |
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| Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024 | ||
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Non-Profit Organisations, Volume II : Economy, Industries and Context
| Non-Profit Organisations, Volume II : Economy, Industries and Context |
| Autore | Thrassou Alkis |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (337 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.74 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
VrontisDemetris
EfthymiouLeonidas WeberYaakov ShamsS. M. Riad TsoukatosEvangelos |
| Collana | Palgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Series |
| ISBN | 3-031-62530-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Delineating Non-Profit Organisations: Economy, Industries and Context -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Methodology -- 1.3 Contextual and Theoretical Foundation -- 1.4 Delineating Non-Profit Organisations: Economy -- 1.5 Delineating Non-Profit Organisations: Industries and Context -- 1.6 Concluding Discussion -- Implications and Future Research -- References -- 2 Understanding the Non-Profit-Government Relationship During Crisis: The Case of Israeli Non-Profits Under Covid-19 -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- New Public Governance and the Role of Non-Profits in the Delivery of Public Services -- Co-production with Non-Profits -- Co-production and Policy Ideation -- New Institutionalism -- Discursive Institutionalism -- 2.3 Research Design and Analysis -- Analysis of the Israeli Case -- From Broad to Narrow Co-production: 1949-1952 -- Narrow Co-production:1952-1980 -- Co-management: 1980-2020 -- From Co-management to Co-governance: 2000-2016 -- "Connecting to Resilience in an Emergency": 2017-2020 -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- 3 The Problem of Equality in Opportunities and Competitiveness Between NPOs and SMEs -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Methods -- 3.3 Research Results -- 3.4 Discussion -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Emerging Quaternary and Quinary Sectors in the Digital Age: Assessing the Leverage of Competitive Intelligence in the Research and Not-for-Profit Organisations -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Theoretical Approach: from the Three-Sector Model to the Five-Sector Model -- Limitations of the Three-Sector Model -- Introduction of the Five-Sector Model -- The Theoretical Foundations of the Quaternary and Quinary Sectors.
Research and Not-for-Profit Organisations as Components of the Quaternary and Quinary Sectors -- 4.3 Research Design -- Methodology -- OECD Digital Government Toolkit -- 4.4 Discussion and Results -- The Characteristics of Competitive Intelligence and Its Relevance to the Study -- Competitive Intelligence in the Quaternary Sector-Research Organisations -- Competitive Intelligence in the Quinary Sector-Not-for-Profit Organisations -- OECD's Principles in the Quaternary and Quinary Sectors and the Leveraging of Competitive Intelligence -- 4.5 Conclusion -- Implications to Theory and Practice -- Directions for Future Research -- References -- 5 What Is Important to Account For? The Point of View of Non-Profit Managers -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Literature and Hypotheses Development -- 5.3 Method -- Sample, Data Collection and Operationalisation of the Constructs -- Partial Least Squares Path Modelling -- 5.4 Results and Discussion -- Measurement Model Assessment -- Structural Model Assessment -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Communication Strategy as a Key Driver for an International Sport Federation: The Case of World Athletics -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The Context -- 6.3 Literature Review -- The Role of International Sport Federations -- The Communication Strategy in International Sport Federations -- 6.4 Research Design and Methods -- 6.5 Results -- 6.6 Discussion -- 6.7 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Professional Burnout of Non-Profit Organizations' Executives: The Case of Greek Primary Schools -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Literature Review -- 7.3 Methodology -- Research Tool -- Sample -- Procedure for Conducting the Investigation -- 7.4 Results, Descriptive and Statistical Analysis -- 7.5 Conclusion and Commentary -- 7.6 Research Limitations and Suggestions -- References. 8 Social Entrepreneurship by Civil Society Organisations and SDGs in Palestine: Policies and Reinforcing Factors -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Literature Review -- Legal Framework for Non-Profit Companies in the Context of Sustainable Development Goals -- The Relationship Between Social Entrepreneurship and the SDGs -- 8.3 Methodology -- 8.4 Results and Discussion -- Institutions Working in the Field of Social Entrepreneurship in Palestine -- Nature of Social Entrepreneurship Activities in Palestine -- Social and Environmental Activities -- Economic, Political, and Cultural Activities -- Challenges Encountered by Social Entrepreneurship Activities in Palestine -- Regulatory and Legal Challenges -- Technical and Skill Challenges -- Financial and Economic Challenges -- The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Advancing Sustainable Development Goals -- 8.5 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Hybrid Models for Hybrid Projects: The Development of Accountability Tools and Processes in Crowdfunding Campaigns -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review -- Crowdfunding for Hybrid Projects -- Accountability Mechanisms Applied for CFD Campaigns -- 9.3 Theory and Hypotheses -- 9.4 Methodology -- Variables -- Econometric Approach -- Linear Regression -- Lasso Regression -- 9.5 Results -- 9.6 Discussion -- 9.7 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Seizing the Opportunity: Leveraging Digital Transformation in Non-Profit Healthcare Organisations -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Literature Review -- 10.3 Technological Advancements in Healthcare: The Digital Revolution -- 10.4 Research Design and Methods -- 10.5 Findings -- Navigating Persistent Change -- Escalating Levels of Competition -- Digital Transformation as Strategy for Leveraging -- Digital Transformation: A Strategic Marketing Imperative -- Digital Transformation: Adapting to Today's Technological Landscape. Digital Transformation: Optimising Efficiency: Strategic Time and Resource Management for Enhanced Productivity -- Digital Change: Barriers and Challenges -- 10.6 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 11 Diverse Business Models of Socially-oriented Organisations in Healthcare: Strengthening Services Provision for Underserved Populations -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Theoretical Background -- Socially-oriented Organisations-Non-Profit and For-Profit -- Business Models -- 11.3 Research Design and Methods -- Study Context -- Sample -- Research Methods -- 11.4 Findings -- Identifying Customers -- Customer Engagement -- Monetisation -- Value Chain and Linkages -- 11.5 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- 12 Implementing the Quadruple Helix towards Social Innovation: The Case of the Human Power Hub, Braga, Portugal -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Literature Review -- Social Entrepreneurship -- Social Innovation -- Quadruple Helix for Social Innovation -- Social Impact -- The Fourth Sector -- 12.3 Research Design and Methods -- 12.4 Results -- The Human Power Hub -- Social Accelerator -- Training and Mentorship and Partners -- Acceleration of Digital Businesses with Social Purposes-Tech4Good -- International Learning and Network -- Social Marketplace -- The Human Power Hub's Social Impact -- 12.5 Concluding Discussion -- 12.6 Implications and Future Research -- References -- Index. |
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Non-Profit Organisations, Volume III : Society, Sustainability and Accountability
| Non-Profit Organisations, Volume III : Society, Sustainability and Accountability |
| Autore | Thrassou Alkis |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (310 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.74 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
VrontisDemetris
EfthymiouLeonidas WeberYaakov ShamsS. M. Riad TsoukatosEvangelos |
| Collana | Palgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Series |
| ISBN | 3-031-62534-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Delineating Non-Profit Organizations: Society, Sustainability and Accountability -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Approaches to Sustainability in Non-Profit Organisations -- 1.3 Primary Determinants of Non-Profit Sustainability -- 1.4 Accountability of Non-Profit Organisations -- 1.5 Discussion -- 1.6 Conclusion -- 1.7 Implications to Theory and Practice -- References -- 2 To Win or Not to Win: Analysis of Best Practices in Non-Governmental Organisations -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Research Methodology -- 2.3 Sustainability Studies in the Context of Non-Governmental Organisations -- 2.4 The Role of NGOs in Attaining the Sustainable Development and SDGs -- 2.5 The Good Practices of NGOs in Implementing Sustainable Development Goals -- Non-Governmental Organisations Helping to Solve Social Problems -- Non-Governmental Organisations Helping to Solve Environmental Problems -- Non-Governmental Organisations Helping to Solve Economic Problems -- 2.6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 3 Why Reporting Sustainability? The Portuguese Non-financial Reporting's Socio-historical Evolution -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Literature Review -- The Chronology of Initiatives That Rooted Word Corporate, Social, and Environmental Responsibility (1972-2023) -- The Beginnings of Corporate, Social, and Environmental Responsibility in Portugal (2002-2023) -- From CSR Initiatives to the NFR Introduction in Portugal (2013-2023) -- 3.3 Methods -- 3.4 Analysis of Findings -- The Evolution of the Non-Financial Report Evolution in Portuguese Context Analysis -- 3.5 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Role of ESGs in Corporate Foundations' Governance: An Italian Perspective -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Literature Review.
4.3 Methodological Approach and Data Collection -- Admission Phase -- Email Invitation -- Getting to the Introduction: The Webpage for the Online Quiz -- Selecting "Start Questionnaire" -- Conclusion of the Investigation -- 4.4 Results and Discussion -- 4.5 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Modelling Public Managers' Awareness and Support for Work-Eldercare Balance -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Literature Review -- Managerial Support and Work-Eldercare Balance -- Public Servants and Working Informal Caregivers in the Israeli Labour Market -- 5.3 Research Design and Methods -- Methods -- Sampling, Design, Participants and Procedure -- Ethical Considerations -- Data Collection -- Instrument: Interview Guideline -- Data Analysis -- 5.4 Findings -- Direct Support-Manager level -- Indirect Support-Internal and External -- 5.5 Discussion and Conclusions -- 5.6 Limitations and Directions for Future Research -- 5.7 Practical Implications -- References -- 6 Enhancing Quality of Life (QoL) of Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities in Amateur Swimming Clubs -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Literature Review -- 6.3 Methodology -- Research Method -- Sample -- Data Collection and Analysis -- 6.4 Results -- Sample Profile -- Quality of Life -- 6.5 Discussion -- 6.6 Implications, Limitations, and Suggestions for Further Research -- References -- 7 Envisioning the World STEM Teaching Organisation: Combining AI with Mind Genomics to Map a Sustainable Future -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Main Analysis -- 7.3 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 8 The Rendering Accounts of Public Universities Under a New Model for Transparency -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Literature Review -- Problem Characterization and Work Objectives -- Higher Education in Portugal -- Governance Models -- Accountability and Performance in Universities -- 8.3 HEI Accounting Information System. 8.4 Methodology -- 8.5 Presentation and Analysis of Findings -- 8.6 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 9 Professional Satisfaction in Non-Profit Organizations' Executives: The Case of Greek Primary Schools -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review -- 9.3 Methodology -- Purpose and Research Questions -- Sample -- Procedure for Conducting the Investigation -- Research Tool -- 9.4 Results, Descriptive and Statistical Analysis -- 9.5 Conclusions, Commentary -- 9.6 Research Limitations and Suggestions -- References -- 10 Collaborative Government Initiatives for Implementing Tourism Carrying Capacity in the Context of Sustainable Development -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Literature Review -- Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism Policy and Regulation: Insights for Local Institutional Actors -- Fostering Sustainable Tourism Through Stakeholder Engagement: The Case of Cyprus -- Case Study 1: "Sustainable Cyprus" Initiative -- Case Study 2: "Pafos Regional Tourism Strategy" -- The Crucial Role of Local Institutional Bodies and Private Sector Collaboration -- 10.3 Methods -- Transitioning from Government-Centric Management to Inclusive Governance in the Tourism Sector -- 10.4 Analysis of Results -- Challenges and Opportunities in TCC Implementation: Lessons Learned -- 10.5 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 11 Is Selfless Service to Society a Sustainable Concept? The Case of a Street School in Mumbai -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Literature Review -- 11.3 Research Methodology -- Context -- Observation -- 11.4 Research Findings -- 11.5 The Power of Serendipity -- 11.6 Discussion -- 11.7 What are the Personality Traits Necessary to Be in the Social Service Sector? -- 11.8 Conclusions -- Is Selfless Service to Society a Utopian Concept or Sustainable Concept? -- Scope for Future Research to be Undertaken -- Reference Lists -- Index. |
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Non-Profit Organisations, Volume IV : Structures, Models and Technology
| Non-Profit Organisations, Volume IV : Structures, Models and Technology |
| Autore | Thrassou Alkis |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (331 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.74 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
VrontisDemetris
EfthymiouLeonidas WeberYaakov ShamsS. M. Riad TsoukatosEvangelos |
| Collana | Palgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Series |
| ISBN | 3-031-62538-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Delineating Non-Profit Organizations: Structures, Models and Technology -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Methodology -- Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria -- Descriptive Statistics -- Year of Publication, Type, and Methodology -- Journals, Research Field and Ranking -- Studied Population -- 1.3 Thematic Analysis -- Non-Profit Organizations-Types, Operations, and Collaborative Behaviors -- Impact of Emerging Technologies -- The Role of Internet Services and Digital Transformation -- Advantages of Artificial Intelligence, Reasons for Resistance, and Ways of Overcoming Them -- Cloud Services and Big Data -- Communication Through Social Media and Digital Platforms -- 1.4 Theoretical and Practical Contribution -- 1.5 Avenues for Future Research -- References -- 2 Friend or Frenemy: A Case Study of AI Adoption by Strained Governmental Service Providers -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- AI in the Public Sector: Opportunities and Challenges -- AI Implementation in Workplaces: Employee-Centric Perspective -- 2.3 Research Methods -- 2.4 Findings -- Introduction to the Case -- Affective Event 1: Introduction of Eva into the Everyday Work of NOS's Communication Department -- Affective Event 2: Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic -- How Managers Facilitated Eva's Implementation--Success Factors -- Organisational Culture of Learning and Technology Acceptance -- Development of the Common Knowledge Base -- Focus on Improved Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction -- National Strategy and Governmental Support -- 2.5 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 3 The Impact of CSR Initiatives on Non-profit Cultural Organizations' Relationships with the Public -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Literature Review.
3.3 Research Design and Methods -- 3.4 Results -- 3.5 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 4 Knowledge Management in IT of the Cypriot Public Sector -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Literature Review -- Knowledge Management in the Public Sector -- Knowledge Management Implementation Challenges -- The Application of Knowledge Management in IT -- 4.3 Research Methodology and Methods -- Method, Sample and Ethical Considerations -- 4.4 Analysis of Findings -- Knowledge Management Procedures for Newcomers -- Knowledge Sharing (KS) Culture -- Knowledge Management Processes and Collaboration Activities -- Design Standards and Best Practices for Project Implementation -- Use of Technology for Communication Channels and Information Sharing -- Traditional vs. Agile Methodologies -- Requirements Gathering and Software Development -- Knowledge Sharing Practices -- 4.5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Knowledge Transferring to Newcomers -- Trainings and Workshops -- Collaboration and Socialization Activities -- Use of Collaborative Technologies -- Knowledge Capturing Tools and Practices -- References -- 5 The Use of Problem Structuring Methods in the Non-Profit Sector: An Analysis of Applications -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Operational Research and Problem Structuring Methods -- 5.3 Previous Reviews of Problem Structuring Method Practice -- 5.4 Methodological Procedure -- 5.5 Results and Discussion -- Geographical Representation of PSM Applications and Analysis of Contributing Authors -- Types of Problems Addressed by Problem Structuring Methods -- The Use of Problem Structuring Methods in Sustainability and Environmental Management -- The Use of Problem Structuring Methods in Community OR -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- 6 NGOs as Catalysts for Societal Resilience: Examining Their Role and Impact During Risk Situations -- 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Role of NGOs in the Societal Framework -- 6.3 Societal Resilience-What Is the Role of NGOs in Keeping Society Going -- 6.4 Research Design and Methods -- 6.5 Results -- 6.6 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 7 Data Packing the Digital Divide: A Case Analysis of Hope & -- Joy Society for the Underprivileged in India -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Literature Review -- 7.3 Research Methodology -- 7.4 Data Analysis -- 7.5 Results and Discussion -- 7.6 Conclusion -- 7.7 Implications and Future Directions -- References -- 8 Make It Circular! Value Creation Logics in Public Institutions -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Literature Review -- Value Creation in Public Services -- 8.3 The Circular Economy and Its Value Creation Logics -- 8.4 Research Design and Methods -- Data Collection -- Research Process -- 8.5 Findings -- 8.6 Concluding Discussion (Including Implications, Limitations, and Future Research) -- References -- 9 Online Dating Platforms as Non-Profit Organisations -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review -- 9.3 Non-Profit Organisations -- 9.4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) -- 9.5 Online Dating Platforms -- 9.6 Research Question and Hypothesis -- 9.7 Method -- 9.8 Results -- 9.9 General Discussion -- 9.10 Implications, Conclusions, Limitations, and Further Research -- References -- 10 Open-Source Approach for Modelling Digital Twins in Non-Profit Organisations -- 10.1 Introduction -- Problem Definition -- Literature Review -- Research Question and Hypotheses -- 10.2 Method -- Object -- Procedure -- Materials -- 10.3 Results -- Literature Review-Feasibility in Companies -- Creation of a Simple Digital Twin With Free Tools -- 10.4 Discussion -- References -- 11 NGOs Nonmarket Strategies and Corruption: A Co-evolutionary Perspective -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Literature Review & -- Conceptual Framework -- The Nature of Corruption & -- NGOs. Conceptual Framework -- 11.3 Research Hypotheses -- NGOs Institutional Avoidance via NE Entry Mode Choices and Institutional Co-evolution via JVs -- NGOs Institutional Adaptation via WOS -- 11.4 Method -- Dependent Variable -- Independent Variable -- Control Variables -- 11.5 Results -- Descriptive Statistics -- Post Hoc Comparison Tests -- 11.6 Discussion -- 11.7 Conclusion -- 11.8 Limitations -- References -- 12 Revolutionizing Governance: Leveraging Blockchain and Social Media for Transparency and Public Value in Public Organizations -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Literature Review -- Digitalization as a Reform and Its Determinants -- Unlocking Public Value Through New Technologies and Blockchain -- Public Sector Engagement Through Social Media -- 12.3 Research Design and Methods -- Quantitative Research Methodology -- Qualitative Research Methodology -- 12.4 Results -- Quantitative Research Results -- 12.5 Qualitative Research -- 12.6 Concluding Discussion -- References -- Index. |
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Thrassou Alkis
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| Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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