Management Decision: Volume 58 Issue 8

Guest Editorial

Resource-based model for small innovative enterprises

The paper introduces a resource-based linear programming model for resource optimization in small innovative enterprises (SIE).

Fostering digital transformation of SMEs: a four levels approach

The purpose of this paper is to analyse how digital technologies trigger changes in the business process of manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Apulia…

Cross-country differences in European firms’ digitalisation: the role of national culture

This study investigates the relationship between national culture and the country level of firms' digitalisation, by applying Hofstede's cultural framework to the European Union…

Achieving strategic flexibility in the era of big data: The importance of knowledge management and ambidexterity

This research unpacks the micro-mechanisms that exist between an organisation's ability to conduct big data analytics (BDA) and its achievement of strategic flexibility. Knowledge…

Smart contracts to enable sustainable business models. A case study

The objective of this study is to deepen how blockchain technology through smart contracts can support the development of sustainable business models (SBMs). Particularly, the…

The blockchain as a sustainable business model innovation

The purpose of this paper is to strive to close the current research gap pertaining to potential implications of the blockchain (BC) for sustainable business models (SBMs) in the…

Business model transformation toward sustainability: the impact of legitimation

This study aims to identify the legitimacy issues raised during a sustainable business model innovation, deployed by an Italian company, which was analyzed through the lens of the…

Analysing pro-poor innovation acceptance by income segments

To enhance the understanding of the moderating influence of different bottom of the pyramid (BOP) income segments on the antecedents of pro-poor innovation acceptance.

What drives FinTech adoption? A multi-method evaluation using an adapted technology acceptance model

Considering the ubiquity of FinTech services, the study proposes a research framework to examine FinTech adoption and use from the technology acceptance perspective by adding…

Big data analytics and sustainable textile manufacturing: Decision-making about the applications of biotechnologies in developing countries

The purpose of this article is to discuss issues associated with the application big data analytics for decision-making about the introduction of new technologies in the textile…

How smart technologies can support sustainable business models: insights from an air navigation service provider

Although research on smart technologies explains their critical importance in sustainable business models (SBMs) (Mikalef et al., 2017), it remains unclear how organisations can…

Digitalization in the agri-food industry: the relationship between technology and sustainable development

Digitalization is becoming the subject of considerable interest in the literature. This is in view of its relevance in addressing social problems and contributing to the…

The perspective of capability providers in creating a sustainable I4.0 environment

With the increasing pressures towards global sustainability and the transition to Industry 4.0 (I4.0), the collaboration between firms and other key stakeholders is essential…

CEO characteristics and sustainability business model in financial technologies firms: Primary evidence from the utilization of innovative platforms

This paper aims to investigate and discover the demographic characteristics of corporate leaders (CEOs) in Fintech sector firms representing the implementation of the sustainable…