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on Small Business Management |
| By: | Chen Yujia; Ding Zhenghong; Barbaglia Luca (European Commission - JRC); Calabrese Raffaella; Fatica Serena (European Commission - JRC) |
| Abstract: | "This paper assesses the impact of floods on credit to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using a discrete-time survival model. We find a statistically significant relationship between the default probability of loans to SMEs and floods occurring in the region where the firm is located. We propose a micro-level stress testing exercise to assess the performance of small business loans under different climate scenarios.Our results allow us to identify the European regions with heightened vulnerability under a stressed climate scenario and to quantify the impacts upon individual firms in terms of increases in loan default probability." |
| Date: | 2025–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:jrs:wpaper:202506 |
| By: | Garnadt, Niklas; Füner, Lena (Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW), TUM, and IAB); Stahl, Konrad (University of Mannheim, CEPR, CESifo and ZEW); Tåg, Joacim (Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN)) |
| Abstract: | Identifying high growth startups ex-ante and fostering their success is an important policy challenge. Using Swedish registry data, we show that previous labor market earnings of entrepreneurs is a simple observable that is strongly correlated with entrepreneurship success. Entrepreneurs from the top decile of income from dependent employment are four times more likely to succeed than those from the lowest decile. Their firms are larger and more productive from the outset, and this effect intensifies over time. This correlation is virtually unaffected by variations in the entrepreneurs’ personal traits. It does also not vary across the business cycle. |
| Keywords: | Entrepreneurship; High-growth startups; Labor income; Unemployment |
| JEL: | J24 L26 M13 |
| Date: | 2025–08–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hhs:iuiwop:1529 |
| By: | Venkat Ram Reddy Ganuthula; Ramesh Kuruva |
| Abstract: | This study explores the structural and performance impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption on Indias knowledge intensive startups, spanning information technology, financial technology, health technology, and educational technology, founded between 2016 and 2025. Using a natural experiment framework with the founding year as an exogenous treatment proxy, it examines firm size, revenue productivity, valuation efficiency, and capital utilization across pre AI and AI era cohorts. Findings reveal larger structures and lower efficiency in AI era firms, supported by a dataset of 914 cleaned firms. The study offers insights into AIs transformative role, suggesting that while AI era firms attract higher funding and achieve higher absolute valuations, their per employee productivity and efficiency ratios are lower, potentially indicating earlystage investments in technology that have yet to yield proportional returns. This informs global entrepreneurial strategies while highlighting the need for longitudinal research on sustainability. |
| Date: | 2025–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2507.19775 |
| By: | Jupić, Nedžad; Gadžo, Amra |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the degree of implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools within accounting information systems in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the objective of identifying the perceived benefits, key barriers, and their effects on business performance. The research was conducted on a sample of 99 enterprises, utilising a structured questionnaire. Findings reveal that only 21.21% of enterprises currently employ AI tools in their accounting processes, while a mere 20% of respondents make use of advanced document management systems (DMS) or cloud-based solutions—technologies that facilitate integration with AI. The research highlights a generally positive attitude among respondents regarding the impact of AI application on SME operations. The highest average rating was attributed to the statement that AI enhances the efficiency of accounting processes (4.22), followed by improved quality of financial reporting (4.02) and more effective managerial decision-making (3.93), indicating a recognised added value of AI tools in the areas of analytics and decision support. The main obstacles to AI adoption, as identified by respondents, include a lack of knowledge and expertise (3.80) and insufficient regulatory framework (3.73). In terms of financial readiness to invest in AI technologies, 44.40% of enterprises indicated willingness to invest up to approximately EUR 500 annually, 37.40% between EUR 500 and 1, 000, and only 18.20% more than EUR 1, 000. Overall, the findings suggest a significant, yet underutilised potential of AI tools in SME accounting, characterised by favourable user perceptions but constrained by educational, financial, and legislative limitations. |
| Keywords: | AI tools, accounting digitalisation, business enhancement, small and medium-sized enterprises |
| JEL: | M41 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:esconf:324135 |
| By: | De Sanctis, Alessandro; Kapp, Daniel; Vinci, Francesca; Wojciechowski, Robert |
| Abstract: | This study evaluates the effectiveness of EU Cohesion Policy as an investment programme, employing a novel dataset that links firm-level data from Orbis with project-level information from the Kohesio database. It focuses on two key questions: (1) Which firms receive EU funding? (2) How does receiving EU funding affect firm performance? By applying a logit model and a local projection difference-in-differences approach, we provide new insights into the allocation mechanisms of EU Cohesion Policy funds and their firm-level impact. Our findings show that funding tends to be allocated to firms that already perform relatively well, and that firms receiving EU funding experience a persistent productivity increase of approximately 3% after 4 years, with smaller and more financially constrained firms experiencing relatively greater improvements. Moreover, funding targeting “SME investment” tends to enhance firm performance disproportionately more than other categories, whereas projects directed the “green transition” appear comparatively less beneficial. JEL Classification: E22, D24, H54, O38, O52 |
| Keywords: | corporate investment, European Structural and Investment Funds, fiscal policy, place-based policy, productivity |
| Date: | 2025–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ecb:ecbwps:20253099 |
| By: | Éva Komlósi (University of Pécs); Hanga Bilicz (University of Pécs); Erkko Autio (Imperial College London); Donghyun Park (Asian Development Bank); Shu Tian (Asian Development Bank) |
| Abstract: | This study examines the impact of digitalization on the context shaping male and female entrepreneurial potential across 78 economies, utilizing the Female Entrepreneurship Index (FEI) and the Male Entrepreneurship Index (MEI). By analyzing the effects of digital transformation, the study aims to understand whether digital tools can reduce gender disparities in entrepreneurship or if they primarily benefit one gender. Findings indicate a positive effect of digitalization on both FEI and MEI, affirming that digital readiness enhances entrepreneurial opportunities for all. However, in economies where MEI surpasses FEI, digitalization tends to widen the gender gap, with male entrepreneurs gaining a disproportionate advantage. Conversely, in contexts where female entrepreneurship dominates, digitalization does not significantly impact the MEI–FEI gap. Additional analyses reveal that factors like economic development (gross domestic product per capita) and gender inequalities (political empowerment of women) interact with digitalization to support both genders, though competitive environments are notably more influential on female entrepreneurial potential. These insights highlight the nuanced role of digitalization in fostering entrepreneurship, suggesting policies must consider these dynamics to effectively support gender-balanced growth in entrepreneurial ecosystems. |
| Keywords: | entrepreneurship;female entrepreneurship;male entrepreneurship;gender;Female Entrepreneurship Index |
| JEL: | L26 O33 J16 |
| Date: | 2025–08–15 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ris:adbewp:021495 |
| By: | Frederic-Alexander Starmann Author-1-Name-First: Frederic-Alexander Author-1-Name-Last: Starmann (Paderborn University) |
| Abstract: | Corporate entrepreneurial projects frequently fail, yet little is known about how corporate entrepreneurs experience reintegration into traditional organizational roles following project termination. This conceptual paper addresses this gap by developing a framework that theoretically links participation in corporate entrepreneurial projects to turnover intentions after termination. Drawing on literature from corporate entrepreneurship, identity theory, and employee turnover, I propose two simultaneous processes that decrease person-job fit over time: the development of entrepreneurial identity aspirations and corporate job role diminishment. As corporate entrepreneurs engage in entrepreneurial activities, they develop aspirations for an entrepreneurial future self that conflicts with traditional corporate roles. Simultaneously, supervisors transfer meaningful responsibilities to other employees in preparation for potential project success, diminishing the corporate entrepreneur’s conventional role. The framework identifies four distinct turnover trajectories based on the extent of entrepreneurial identity aspirations and job role diminishment. This research reveals potential unintended consequences of corporate entrepreneurship programs and highlights the need for organizations to actively manage reintegration processes to retain entrepreneurial talent. |
| Keywords: | corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial identity aspirations, project termination, person-job fit, turnover intentions (keywords) |
| JEL: | L26 O31 |
| Date: | 2025–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pdn:dispap:153 |
| By: | Ashenafi Biru; Pia Arenius (EM - EMLyon Business School) |
| Abstract: | Entrepreneurs' rule-breaking behavior in its various forms is prevalent across settings, undermining economic and societal values. Previous research has explored rule-breaking in emerging economies, often attributing noncompliance to cumbersome regulatory frameworks. However, there is limited understanding of how entrepreneurs actively undermine enforcement efforts to normalize rule-breaking. In this study, we examine the actions entrepreneurs in an emerging economy adopt to weaken enforcement and normalize rule-breaking activities. We find that entrepreneurs perceive rule-breaking as a way to outsmart the regulatory system and act, both individually and collectively, to discourage authorities from applying penalties for activities deemed noncompliant. We highlight how these actions are inherently destructive, as they sustain enforcement weaknesses in the setting. Our study contributes to the growing literature on rule-breaking and destructive entrepreneurship, offering theoretical implications and policy suggestions aimed at redirecting destructive entrepreneurial behaviors toward more productive ends. |
| Keywords: | Enforcement weakness, Ambiguous regulatory environment, Destructive entrepreneurship, Rule breaking |
| Date: | 2025–07–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05196640 |
| By: | Frederic-Alexander Starmann (Paderborn University); Sylvia Hubner-Benz Author-2-Name-First: Sylvia Author-2-Name-Last: Hubner-Benz (Paderborn University); Michael Frese Author-3-Name-First: Michael Author-3-Name-Last: Frese (Asia School of Business; Leuphana University of Lueneburg); Zhaoli Song Author-4-Name-First: Zhaoli Author-4-Name-Last: Song (National University of Singapore) |
| Abstract: | While the importance of teams for innovation and entrepreneurship is well acknowledged, research shows that teams often struggle to generate or select ideas effectively. However, research suggests that teams’ strengths show in idea elaboration, that is, in collectively developing ideas further. Yet despite its apparent relevance, this crucial phase in the idea journey remains understudied, particularly the interactions that drive successful elaboration in exploratory innovation. This study examines how entrepreneurial teams elaborate ideas through their interactions and how different modes of collective idea elaboration shape the creative output. Through qualitative video analysis of 79 entrepreneurial teams during a 60-minute exploratory innovation task, we identified four distinct modes of collective idea elaboration. Creative synthesis transforms ideas through collective reasoning, while patchworking aggregates ideas through parallel individual reasoning. Static evaluation involves judgment without development, and (expedited) closure reflects minimal collective engagement with both team and content. We characterize these modes along two analytical dimensions, engagement intensity (deep versus superficial) and engagement orientation (developmental versus evaluative), and develop a theoretical model highlighting their dynamic and situated nature. By taking a dialogical perspective, we show when and why these dimensions of engagement shift throughout the creative work process and shape an idea’s trajectory. Our findings contribute to the literature on team creativity and innovation. (abstract of the paper) |
| Keywords: | Team Creativity and Innovation, Dialogical Perspectives, Process, Idea Elaboration, Exploratory Innovation |
| JEL: | L26 O31 |
| Date: | 2025–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pdn:dispap:154 |
| By: | Burr, Wolfgang |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the changes in the innovation ecosystem of the German automotive industry for the technology field of automotive software from the perspective of individual firms. The change of the innovation ecosystem of the German car industry through introduction of software-defined vehicles is being classified as a radical transformation. Focus of the analysis is the beginning formation of the software ecosystem in the German car industry. Based on qualitative data, three explorative company case studies on three leading German car manufacturers Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are presented. The exploratory case studies focus on company-centric innovation ecosystems of VW, BMW and Mercedes in the software sector which are integrated into an overall software innovation system of the German automotive industry. The case studies aim is to analyse the formation phase of the digital innovation ecosystem of German car manufacturers. It intends to contribute towards a further development of the innovation ecosystem concept and a better understanding of the formation phase of an innovation ecosystem. |
| Keywords: | Innovation Ecosystems, Digital Innovation, Software, Automotive Industry, Germany |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:stuist:323954 |
| By: | Andres Rodriguez-Pose; Zhuoying You; Peter Teirlinck |
| Abstract: | This This paper explores the relationship between support for extreme political parties and research and innovation across regions in the European Union (EU). Extreme parties often exhibit deep scepticism towards expertise and science, with extreme right-wing parties, in particular, challenging the legitimacy of climate change; an attitude that may weaken green research and innovation. We draw on data from 1, 137 EU regions —including scientific publication and patent records— and apply Tobit regression models to find that stronger support for extreme parties is associated with lower levels of scientific research and technological innovation, both overall and in their green forms. While this pattern is visible across the political spectrum, important differences emerge. Support for extreme right-wing parties is consistently tied to reduced research output and innovation performance, particularly in green technological sectors. By contrast, the relationship with extreme left-wing support is more variable, depending on the degree of radicalism, and shows no consistent negative connection with green innovation. |
| Keywords: | research, innovation, climate change, extreme parties, regions, Europe |
| JEL: | D72 D74 O32 O33 R10 |
| Date: | 2025–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:egu:wpaper:2525 |
| By: | Rodríguez-Pose, Andrés; You, Zhuoying; Teirlinck, Peter |
| Abstract: | This paper explores the relationship between support for extreme political parties and research and innovation across regions in the European Union (EU). Extreme parties often exhibit deep scepticism towards expertise and science, with extreme right-wing parties, in particular, challenging the legitimacy of climate change; an attitude that may weaken green research and innovation. We draw on data from 1137 EU regions —including scientific publication and patent records— and apply Tobit regression models to find that stronger support for extreme parties is associated with lower levels of scientific research and technological innovation, both overall and in their green forms. While this pattern is visible across the political spectrum, important differences emerge. Support for extreme right-wing parties is consistently tied to reduced research output and innovation performance, particularly in green technological sectors. By contrast, the relationship with extreme left-wing support is more variable, depending on the degree of radicalism, and shows no consistent negative connection with green innovation. |
| Keywords: | research; innovation; climate change; extreme parties; regions; Europe |
| JEL: | D72 D74 O32 O33 R10 |
| Date: | 2025–08–20 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ehl:lserod:129232 |
| By: | Hossain, Md Mobarak (Northern Arizona University); Fossen, Frank M. (University of Nevada, Reno); Mukhopadhyay, Sankar (University of Nevada, Reno) |
| Abstract: | What motivates individuals to become entrepreneurs and create jobs? We develop and estimate a dynamic structural microeconometric model that accounts for both employer and non-employer entrepreneurs. Individuals in each period choose to work as an employee, as one of the two entrepreneur types, or remain non-employed. Different work experiences may affect earnings in the three sectors differently. The estimated model replicates key data patterns. The results suggest that experience in employment provides positive returns in entrepreneurship, but entrepreneurial experience does not have positive returns in employment. The model is used to simulate how policy scenarios would affect individuals' entrepreneurial choices. |
| Keywords: | dynamic structural model, employer, entrepreneurship, life cycle |
| JEL: | J22 J23 L26 C61 |
| Date: | 2025–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:iza:izadps:dp18009 |
| By: | Fritz, Sarah (Halle Institute for Economic Research); van der List, Catherine (University of Essex) |
| Abstract: | We study the effects of place-based policies on aggregate productivity using administrative data on projects co-financed by the EU in Italy linked to balance sheet data. We exploit quasi-experimental variation in funding for a large place-based policy stemming from measurement error in regional GDP estimates. Results show that the policy likely decreases productivity. Decompositions reveal that aggregate declines are driven by reallocation of labor to low-productivity firms. Mechanism analysis using firm-level event studies reveals that negative reallocation effects are caused by high-productivity firms taking up the funds and subsequently becoming more liquidity constrained, leading to slowdowns in employment growth. |
| Keywords: | EU cohesion policy, productivity, place-based policy |
| JEL: | R11 R58 J23 Z18 |
| Date: | 2025–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:iza:izadps:dp18036 |
| By: | Lamyae Khatabi (USMBA - Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah [Fès]); Azmour Mohamed (UAE - Abdelmalek Essaadi University [Tétouan] = Université Abdelmalek Essaadi [Tétouan]) |
| Abstract: | This study aims to model the mechanisms through which entrepreneurial training contributes to the legitimization of women entrepreneurs in a sociocultural context marked by restrictive gender norms, using Morocco as the analytical framework. On a methodological level, the research adopts a theoretical approach based on a systematic literature review. Through this process, an integrated conceptual model is proposed, identifying the direct, mediating (such as self-confidence and access to professional networks), and moderating (notably social norms) effects of training on perceived legitimacy. Although the study is exploratory and conceptual in nature, it lays the groundwork for future empirical validations. The main conclusion highlights that entrepreneurial training serves as a strategic lever not only for developing entrepreneurial skills but also for strengthening the social and institutional recognition of women entrepreneurs, acting as a vector for personal empowerment and the transformation of dominant social norms. |
| Keywords: | Entrepreneurial training, Legitimacy, Entrepreneurial skills, Social norms, Entrepreneurial training, Legitimacy, Entrepreneurial skills, Gender, Morocco, Social norms., African Scientific Journal |
| Date: | 2025–07–15 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05166143 |
| By: | Sarah Fritz; Catherine van der List |
| Abstract: | We study the effects of place-based policies on aggregate productivity using administrative data on projects co-financed by the EU in Italy linked to balance sheet data. We exploit quasi-experimental variation in funding for a large place-based policy stemming from measurement error in regional GDP estimates. Results show that the policy likely decreases productivity. Decompositions reveal that aggregate declines are driven by reallocation of labor to low-productivity firms. Mechanism analysis using firm-level event studies reveals that negative reallocation effects are caused by high-productivity firms taking up the funds and subsequently becoming more liquidity constrained, leading to slowdowns in employment growth. |
| Keywords: | place-based policy, productivity, EU cohesion policy |
| JEL: | R11 R58 J23 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ces:ceswps:_12031 |
| By: | Alexander Amundsen; Sophia Chen; Pierre Guérin; Sinem Kiliç Çelik; Masahiro Nishida |
| Abstract: | Medium-term growth prospects of Caribbean countries have weakened in recent years. We examine these trends by providing new estimates of potential GDP growth for the region. Our findings reveal a broad-based decline over time, driven by declining contributions from human capital and total factor productivity. Linking these factors to firm-level data, we identify significant scope for aggregate productivity gains through the efficient reallocation of resources between firms and the removal of firm-level structural obstacles. Addressing issues such as the cost and access to finance, workforce education, tax administration, and business licensing and permits are associated with higher aggregate welfare. |
| Keywords: | Potential Growth; Allocative Efficiency; Firm-level Analysis; Caribbean |
| Date: | 2025–08–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2025/157 |
| By: | Probowo Erawan Sastroredjo; Marcel Ausloos; Polina Khrennikova |
| Abstract: | Our research investigates the relationship between eco-innovation and earnings management among 567 firms listed on the FTSE All-Share Index from 2014 to 2022. By examining how sustainability-driven innovation influences financial reporting practices, we explore the strategic motivations behind income smoothing in firms engaged in environmental initiatives. The findings reveal a positive association between eco-innovation and earnings management, suggesting that firms may leverage ecoinnovation not only for environmental signalling but also to project financial stability and meet stakeholder expectations. The analysis further uncovers that the propensity for earnings management is amplified in firms facing financial constraints, proxied by low Whited-Wu (WW) scores and weak sales performance, and in those characterised by high financial opacity. We employ a robust multi-method approach to address potential endogeneity and selection bias, including entropy balancing, propensity score matching (PSM), and the Heckman Test correction. Our research contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence on the dual strategic role of ecoinnovation -balancing sustainability signalling with earnings management, under varying financial conditions. The findings offer actionable insights for regulators, investors, and policymakers navigating the intersection of corporate transparency, financial health, and environmental responsibility. |
| Date: | 2025–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2508.14935 |
| By: | Tatsuru Kikuchi |
| Abstract: | This paper investigates how executive demographics particularly age and gender influence artificial intelligence (AI) investment decisions and subsequent firm productivity using comprehensive data from over 500 Japanese enterprises spanning from 2018 to 2023. Our central research question addresses the role of executive characteristics in technology adoption, finding that CEO age and technical background significantly predict AI investment propensity. Employing these demographic characteristics as instrumental variables to address endogeneity concerns, we identify a statistically significant 2.4% increase in total factor productivity attributable to AI investment adoption. Our novel mechanism decomposition framework reveals that productivity gains operate through three distinct channels: cost reduction (40% of total effect), revenue enhancement (35%), and innovation acceleration (25%). The results demonstrate that younger executives (below 50 years) are 23% more likely to adopt AI technologies, while firm size significantly moderates this relationship. Aggregate projections suggest potential GDP impacts of 1.15 trillion JPY from widespread AI adoption across the Japanese economy. These findings provide crucial empirical guidance for understanding the human factors driving digital transformation and inform both corporate governance and public policy regarding AI investment incentives. |
| Date: | 2025–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2508.03757 |
| By: | Alexander Pitharides |
| Date: | 2024–06 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:sus:susphd:0124 |
| By: | Noda, Hideo; Fang, Fengqi |
| Abstract: | In a knowledge-based economy, innovation plays a significant role in determining the level of economic growth and social welfare. Meanwhile, patent protection is a pivotal factor for research and development (R&D) incentives, and innovation performance depends on the degree of patent protection. Therefore, elucidating the mechanism for impact of patent protection on innovation; and hence economic growth is a crucial issue from the perspective of macroeconomic policy. Our research questions are twofold. (1) What conditions are necessary for patent protection to effectively promote innovation and economic growth? (2) Can strengthening patent protection enhance social welfare? This study addresses these problems using an expanding variety model of R&D-based endogenous growth. Our major findings are summarized as follows: If an economy satisfies conditions that the productivity in the final goods sector and labor force population are relatively large, while the patent duration elasticity of patent fee is relatively small, extending the patent duration fosters on the rate of innovation, the growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, and the growth rate of livelihood-based public infrastructure. Moreover, strengthening patent protection by extending the duration of the patent right does not necessarily enhance social welfare. Furthermore, the patent duration that maximizes social welfare may be shorter than the patent duration that maximizes the growth rate of GDP per capita, the rate of innovation, or the growth rate of livelihood-based public infrastructure. |
| Keywords: | Economic growth, Innovation, Patent duration, Patent fee, R\&D, Social welfare |
| JEL: | E6 O3 O4 |
| Date: | 2025–08–06 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:125646 |
| By: | Ghizlan El Abassi (LESCP - Laboratoire d'Études Sociales, Culturelles et Philosophiques - FLSHDM - Faculté Des Lettres Et Des Sciences Humaines Dhar El Mehraz - Fès); Soufiane Boutaleb (LERES - Laboratoire Etudes et Recherches Economiques et Sociales - FSJES - Faculté des Sciences Juridiques, Economiques et Sociales - Meknès) |
| Abstract: | The Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Morocco is experiencing significant growth, contributing to more inclusive and sustainable economic development by emphasizing solidarity, cooperation, and human capital valorization. However, the Moroccan SSE faces several challenges, including legal and regulatory issues, funding difficulties, a lack of visibility and social recognition, and precarious employment conditions. By investing in human capital and implementing effective human resource management policies, SSE organizations can foster social innovation, positive-impact entrepreneurship, and the creation of sustainable and inclusive economic models. Optimal human resource management within cooperatives can notably help prevent professional precariousness among workers and strengthen professional resilience by promoting the development of innovative and sustainable initiatives. This qualitative study aims to deepen the understanding of professional precariousness within the Moroccan SSE, specifically focusing on artisanal rug and "Hanbal" cooperatives in the RabatSalé-Kénitra region. Through semi-structured interviews, the research analyzes the human resource management practices and the structural challenges faced by these organizations, despite the SSE's contribution to inclusive development. The primary findings highlight crucial issues related to governance, financing, visibility, and legislation, all of which directly impact employment stability. This research thus offers a novel perspective on the mechanisms of precarization within the cooperative sector and proposes considerations for strengthening professional security within the Moroccan SSE. |
| Abstract: | L'Économie Sociale et Solidaire (ESS) au Maroc est en plein essor, contribuant à un développement économique plus inclusif et durable en mettant l'accent sur la solidarité, la coopération et la valorisation du capital humain. Les défis auxquels l'ESS marocaine est confrontée comprennent des problèmes légaux et réglementaires, des difficultés de financement, un manque de visibilité et de reconnaissance sociale, ainsi que des emplois précaires. L'investissement dans le capital humain, en mettant en place des politiques de gestion des ressources humaines efficaces, les organisations de l'ESS visent l'innovation sociale, l'amélioration de l'esprit entrepreneurial et la création d'une économie durable et inclusive. Une GRH optimale dans les coopératives peut contribuer à anticiper la précarité des travailleurs et renforcer la résilience professionnelle en favorisant le développement d'initiatives novatrices et durables. Afin d'approfondir la compréhension de la précarité professionnelle dans les organisations de l'ESS marocaine, cette étude qualitative se concentre sur les coopératives artisanales de tapis et de "Hanbal" de la région de Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. À travers des entretiens semi-directifs, elle analyse les pratiques de gestion des ressources humaines et les défis structurels auxquels sont confrontées ces organisations, malgré la contribution de l'ESS au développement inclusif. Les résultats tirés de cette recherche mettent en évidence des enjeux liés à la gouvernance, au financement et à la législation, qui impactent directement la stabilité de l'emploi dans le secteur coopératif. Cette recherche offre une analyse originale des mécanismes de précarité professionnelle dans le secteur coopératif et propose des réflexions pour renforcer la sécurité professionnelle au sein de l'ESS marocaine. |
| Keywords: | African Scientific Journal, Precarious Employment, Social Solidarity Economy, human resource management, Précarité professionnelle, Economie sociale et solidaire, gestion des ressources humaines |
| Date: | 2025–07–15 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05188512 |
| By: | Fang, Tony (Memorial University of Newfoundland); Gunderson, Morley (University of Toronto); Hartley, John (Memorial University of Newfoundland); King, Graham (Memorial University of Newfoundland); Ming, Hui (Sichuan University) |
| Abstract: | Remote work arrangements are compelling examples of an organization’s ability to utilize digital technology. This study analyzes data from a representative survey of Atlantic Canadian employers to evaluate three phenomena: how remote work evolved during the recent COVID-19 pandemic; the factors influencing these changes; and the impact of these changes on business outcomes. Our findings suggest that urban firms, technologically advanced companies in certain highly skilled industries, and firms offering greater flexibility for remote work were most likely to enhance remote work practices during the pandemic. For the average firm, an increase in the share of remote work correlated with higher organizational productivity, improved employee performance, and greater new product/service innovation. The primary downside was heightened management complexity. Variations were observed along industry and provincial lines. |
| Keywords: | COVID-19, Atlantic provinces, Canada, remote work, digital technology usage, technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework |
| JEL: | J22 J24 J28 |
| Date: | 2025–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:iza:izadps:dp18020 |
| By: | Premyanov, Nikolay; Roma-Athanasiadou, Elli; Metta, Julie (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management); Tsoniotis, Nikolaos; Angelidou, Margarita; Tsolakis, Apostolos |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:tiu:tiutis:6d28810e-f503-4e9e-9737-79549dbcfe92 |
| By: | Mounir Amdaoud (CNRS, EconomiX, Université Paris Nanterre, 92001 Nanterre); Nadine Levratto (CNRS, EconomiX, Université Paris Nanterre, 92001 Nanterre) |
| Abstract: | This article investigates the links between sectoral diversity and local employment growth in France over the period 2004‑2015. Starting from the seminal contribution of Frenken et al. (2007), we take into account both the within and between sectoral diversities at the local level and at the neighbourhood one. Our empirical investigations confirm that intrasector diver‑ sity (so called related variety) is positively associated with employment growth. Moreover, this association seems to be driven by the local related variety in growth phase and by the related variety in the neighbourhood in crisis period. We also find that the negative relationship between unrelated variety and employment growth goes only through the neighbourhood canal. |
| Abstract: | Cet article examine les liens entre la diversité sectorielle et la croissance de l'emploi local en France entre 2004 et 2015. Suivant les travaux précurseurs de Frenken et al. (2007), nous prenons en compte à la fois la diversité intrasectorielle (également appelée « variété reliée ») et la diversité intersectorielle (ou « variété non reliée »), au niveau local et au niveau du voisinage.Nos résultats confirment que la variété reliée est corrélée positivement avec la croissance de l'emploi. De plus, cette corrélation semble alimentée par la variété reliée locale en période de croissance et par la variété reliée du voisinage en période de crise. La variété non reliée est corrélée négativement avec la croissance de l'emploi, et ce lien ne passe que par le canal du voisinage. |
| Keywords: | related variety, unrelated variety, spatial interactions, France, employment growth, interactions spatiales, croissance de l'emploi, variété non reliée, variété reliée |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05185983 |
| By: | Vanessa Casadella (LEFMI - Laboratoire d’Économie, Finance, Management et Innovation - UR UPJV 4286 - UPJV - Université de Picardie Jules Verne); Gérard de la Paix Bayiha (Cirad-ES - Département Environnements et Sociétés - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement, CIRED - Centre International de Recherche sur l'Environnement et le Développement - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales - AgroParisTech - ENPC - École nationale des ponts et chaussées - Université Paris-Saclay - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique); Sofiane Tahi (LEFMI - Laboratoire d’Économie, Finance, Management et Innovation - UR UPJV 4286 - UPJV - Université de Picardie Jules Verne) |
| Abstract: | The Innovation Systems (IS) approach has been widely used since the end of the 1980s and has seen a plethora of terminologies appropriate to the areas visited. This approach has both made it possible to understand the nature of inter-institutional interactions between stakeholders in a system and has influenced public innovation policies in terms of relevant instruments. The approach in terms of IS has been duplicated on numerous territorial scales (regional, local, national) or even sectoral. However, no inter-sectoral proposal has been made within this approach. We thus challenge the concept of One Health in order to be able to propose an Intersectoral Innovation System within the framework of Cameroon. One Health represents an integrated analysis framework connecting animals, plants and their environment. One Health can thus represent a potential axis for building a new Intersectoral Innovation System through better interministerial and intersectoral coordination. In this, we will see how it can be integrated as an intersectoral public policy tool, as well as inserted into this new innovation system in Cameroon. The Innovation Systems (IS) approach has been widely used since the end of the 1980s and has seen a plethora of terminologies appropriate to the areas visited. This approach has both made it possible to understand the nature of inter-institutional interactions between stakeholders in a system and has influenced public innovation policies in terms of relevant instruments. The approach in terms of IS has been duplicated on numerous territorial scales (regional, local, national) or even sectoral. However, no inter-sectoral proposal has been made within this approach. We thus challenge the concept of One Health in order to be able to propose an Intersectoral Innovation System within the framework of Cameroon. One Health represents an integrated analysis framework connecting animals, plants and their environment. One Health can thus represent a potential axis for building a new Intersectoral Innovation System through better interministerial and intersectoral coordination. In this, we will see how it can be integrated as an intersectoral public policy tool, as well as inserted into this new innovation system in Cameroon. |
| Abstract: | L'approche par les Systèmes d'Innovation (S.I) a été largement mobilisée depuis la fin des années 1980 et a connu pléthores terminologies appropriées aux terrains visités. Cette approche a, à la fois permis de saisir la nature des interactions inter-institutionnelles entre parties prenantes d'un système et a influencé les politiques publiques d'innovation en termes d'instruments pertinents. L'approche en termes de S.I est dupliquée sur de nombreuses échelles territoriales (régionales, locales, nationales) ou encore sectorielles. Néanmoins, aucune proposition intersectorielle n'a été réalisée au sein de cette approche. Nous interpellons ainsi le concept d'une Seule Santé pour pouvoir proposer un Système Intersectoriel d'Innovation dans le cadre du Cameroun. Une Seule Santé représente un cadre d'analyse intégrée connectant les animaux, les plantes et leur environnement. Une Seule Santé peut ainsi représenter un axe potentiel de construction d'un nouveau Système Intersectoriel d'Innovation par une meilleure coordination interministérielle et intersectorielle. En cela, nous verrons comment il peut être intégré comme outil de politique publique intersectorielle, tout comme inséré dans ce nouveau système d'innovation au Cameroun. |
| Keywords: | One Health, Innovation System, Intersectorality, Cameroon, Economic Development, Une Seule Santé, Système d’Innovation, Intersectorialité, Cameroun, Développement économique, approche Une seule santé, système d'innovation, politique d'innovation, développement socioéconomique, santé animale, politique de développement, zoonose, santé publique, innovation, politique publique, pays en développement, Une seule santé, Système d'innovation |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05021987 |
| By: | Rhazi Zineb (Faculté des sciences juridiques, économiques et sociales de Mohammedia, Université Hassan II, Casablanca, Maroc); Houda Hefnaoui (Faculté des sciences juridiques, économiques et sociales d’AIN CHOCK, Université Hassan II, Casablanca, Maroc) |
| Abstract: | This article analyzes the impact of innovation variability on business failure in Morocco. This reflection comes in the context of the increase in the number of business failures that Morocco has experienced in recent decades. Thus, the objective of this paper is to measure the effect between the above variables using the ordinary least squares method. The results show that there is a positive relationship between business failure and gross domestic product and investment, and a negative link between failure and innovation |
| Abstract: | Cet article analyse les retombées de la variabilité de l'innovation sur la défaillance des entreprises au Maroc. Cette réflexion intervient dans le contexte de l'augmentation du nombre de défaillancesdes entreprises qu'a connu le Maroc pendant les dernières décennies. Ainsi, l'objectif de ce papier consiste à mesurer l'effet entre les variables susmentionnées en utilisant la méthode des moindres carrés ordinaire. Les résultats obtenus montrent l'existence d'une relation positive entre la défaillance des entreprises et le produit intérieur brut et l'investissement, d'autre part il existe un lien négatif entre la défaillance et l'innovation |
| Keywords: | Innovation défaillance Maroc agrégats macroéconomiques JEL Classification : G33 L25 Type du papier : Recherche empirique Innovation failure Morocco macroeconomic aggregates. Classification JEL : G33 L25 Paper type: Empirical Research, Innovation, défaillance, Maroc, agrégats macroéconomiques JEL Classification : G33 L25 Type du papier : Recherche empirique Innovation, failure, Morocco, macroeconomic aggregates. Classification JEL : G33 L25 Paper type: Empirical Research |
| Date: | 2025–07–21 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05175077 |