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School readiness and the good level of development: Policy constructions in English early childhood education

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper critically analysed how school readiness has been historically and discursively constructed in Early Childhood Education (ECE) policy in England over the past four decades. Using Bacchi's ‘What's the Problem Represented to be?’ framework and Foucauldian concepts of governmentality, the paper explored how school readiness has shifted
Louise Kay
wiley   +1 more source

Conceptualizing Circular Ecosystems: An Analysis of 45 Definitions

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The circular ecosystem concept is gaining prominence among academics and practitioners. However, critics claim the concept is used and understood differently by different actors. While conceptual plurality offers possibilities for broad interpretations and engagement, it can undermine the relevance of the concept as an analytical lens due to ...
Martin Geissdoerfer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do Sustainable Development Goal Disclosure Matter? Unpacking Value Relevance in the European Context

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explores the value relevance of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) disclosures by European listed firms, responding to calls for greater integration of sustainability into corporate strategy and reporting. Drawing on agency theory and voluntary disclosure theory, we examine whether the quality of SDG‐related disclosures affects firm
Gianluca Gabrielli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leadership and Sustainability in a Globalized World: Emerging Trends, Global Contexts, Key Challenges, and Effective Strategies

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This systematic review analyzes 109 studies from top business journals, exploring the connection between leadership and sustainability, including key leadership styles, emerging trends, and challenges in integrating sustainability into organizational strategies and operations.
Muzhar Javed   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Between Calm and Passion for Organizational Authenticity: Seeking Efficiency Within the Financial–ESG Trade‐Off

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is pivotal for firms and their stakeholders, highlighting the importance of organizational authenticity (OA) in mitigating information asymmetry between signalers and receivers, thereby enhancing effective communication of social strategies.
Jihun Choi, Young‐Kyu Kim, Taewoo Roh
wiley   +1 more source

Digital Technologies Disclosure and the Cost of Capital: The Mediating Role of Sustainability Performance

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the economic consequences of Digital Technologies Disclosure (DTD), focusing on its impact on the cost of capital. The increasing significance of digital transformation in shaping corporate strategies and market perceptions motivates the study.
Hussein Mohsen Saber Ahmed   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Charting the Course: Real‐World Application of Sustainability and Innovation Principles in the Portuguese Blue Economy Firms

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The blue economy has emerged as a key sector for linking sustainability and innovation, yet existing research has largely overlooked how firms operationalize these processes in practice. This study addresses that gap by asking: How do Portuguese blue economy firms embed sustainability‐oriented innovation (SOI) into their strategies, and what ...
Jennifer Nicole Elston   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Corporate Governance in Enhancing Environmental and Social Performance

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how different corporate governance (CG) approaches influence firms' environmental and social performance, specifically focusing on the role of internal vs. external resources and operational vs. strategic approaches. Anchored in stakeholder and resource dependency theory, we develop a conceptual framework grounded in ...
Tommaso Fornasari   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Turning Mental Models Around: Boundary Objects as Enablers of Sustainable Business Model Innovation

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Organizations increasingly innovate their business models (BMs) toward sustainability to maintain competitiveness and comply with regulations. Sustainable business model innovation (SBMI) requires decision‐makers to identify ecological and social opportunities while balancing economic goals.
Laura Hartung‐Geyer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Venture Funding: Signals of Environmental Orientation and Their Interplay With Investor‐ and Country‐Level Characteristics

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Environmentally oriented ventures pursue a dual mission: to create both environmental and financial value. This dual mission adds complexity and can influence ventures' funding prospects, as investors mostly pursue financial motivations.
David Flore   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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