Indigenous methodologies refer to ethnography, storytelling and approaches that invite people to understand the local context which is culturally embedded and at the same time part of a global whole. In response to this recommendation, the authors propose a research paradigm that requires a fundamental change in the current configurations and models for organising institutions. […]
Read MoreWe explore the topic of leadership through a novel approach of analysing social science research literature called computer assisted research profiling (CARP) for ontological profiling. Our review revealed a domination by western approaches and perspectives, leading to some blind spots and skewness in understanding leadership processes, perspectives and research designs. There is a scope of […]
Read MoreThe view that individuals can be controlled through conditioning dominates the business environment. However, in recent years, people have started to question this control mechanism. In this article, the authors elaborate further on the implications of conditioning to business and present another approach to making organisation agile, highly productive and VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and […]
Read MoreAcademy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings includes abstracts of all papers and symposia presented at the annual conference, plus 6-page abridged versions of the “Best Papers” accepted for inclusion in the program (approximately 10%). Papers published in the Proceedings are abridged because presenting papers at their full length could preclude subsequent journal publication. Please contact the author(s) directly for […]
Read MoreWe propose a theory for entrepreneurial decision-making based on classic grounded theory covering data of a total of 42 entrepreneurs. Objectivizing subtle cues, refers to “the process of discovering, following and making use of internal and external subtle cues (conscious emotions, thoughts, perceptions and information).” This paper presents a redefinition, re-contextualization and reconceptualization of entrepreneurial […]
Read MoreOur lack of ability to deal with the current climate of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA) is the cause or catalyst for a rise in fanaticism, existential crisis, fraud, greed and unnecessary competition across the globe. In this book, the authors attribute these issues to a lack of Integrativeness in our worldview. They present […]
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This chapter presents the overall picture which emerged from various perspectives on managing VUCA. This holistic and integrative view has been articulated in a way to be able to relate to the three pillars of self management—Swadharma, Swavalamban and Swaraaj . Furthermore, it attempts to build a case for Integrative Intelligence as a way forward to be able to […]
Read More There are several definitions available for intuition in various disciplines such as psychology, philosophy and ancient wisdom literature. Since intuition is an internal process of tracing perceiving and interpreting information, this topic usually remains outside the scope of mainstream entrepreneurship and management scholarly research. However, entrepreneurs and managers use intuition for various purposes in navigation […]
Read More In this book, experts discuss whether volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) represent a challenge or a business opportunity. More intense debates on global climate change, increased turbulence in financial quarters, increased job insecurity and high levels of stress at the workplace are attracting attention in the context of organization behavior and entrepreneurship. Fear and confusion […]
Read More This chapter gives a background to this work and also provides an overview of this book. The VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) may have presented challenges for businesses, but it can be seen as opportunities for enterprising and innovating companies, who value interconnectedness and transparency. Companies, who understand that no one individual can […]
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