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View article: The Role of Transformative Learning in Mediating the Entrepreneurial Orientation‐International Performance Relationship: A Three‐Country Study
The Role of Transformative Learning in Mediating the Entrepreneurial Orientation‐International Performance Relationship: A Three‐Country Study Open
Drawing on the organizational learning theory, the focus of this study is to investigate how transformative learning (TL) mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and international performance (IP). We use a quant…
View article: Green mindfulness, self‑efficacy, and environmental awareness in tourism and hospitality businesses: unveiling the pathways to pro‑environmental behavior
Green mindfulness, self‑efficacy, and environmental awareness in tourism and hospitality businesses: unveiling the pathways to pro‑environmental behavior Open
This study investigates the role of green mindfulness in shaping pro-environmental behavior among employees in the tourism and hospitality sector. Drawing on social cognitive theory, it explores the mediating role of green self-efficacy an…
View article: Governance and Green Energy: Unveiling Their Impact on Sustainable Development in <scp>OECD</scp> Countries
Governance and Green Energy: Unveiling Their Impact on Sustainable Development in <span>OECD</span> Countries Open
This study focuses on the impact of renewable energy adoption on the sustainable development of OECD countries and how country‐level governance can influence this relationship. Using OECD data from the World Bank database for the period 20…
View article: Financial Literacy in the Modern Economy: Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Entrepreneurs and Beyond
Financial Literacy in the Modern Economy: Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Entrepreneurs and Beyond Open
This chapter underscores the critical role of financial literacy, especially for entrepreneurs, in today's rapidly changing economic landscape. The significance of this subject is evident, yet recent studies from the Organization for Econo…
View article: Charting the Future of GCC Entrepreneurship: Insights for Education and Incubation Centers from the UK, Turkey, and the Region
Charting the Future of GCC Entrepreneurship: Insights for Education and Incubation Centers from the UK, Turkey, and the Region Open
This chapter underscores the critical role of entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It emphasises two key mechanisms for promoting entrepreneurship: entrepreneurship ed…
View article: FIFA Qatar 2022 Volunteer Program: Enhancing Engagement and Fostering Global Unity
FIFA Qatar 2022 Volunteer Program: Enhancing Engagement and Fostering Global Unity Open
The case study chronicles the vast volunteer program of the FIFA Qatar 2022 World Cup, highlighting the recruitment, training, and contributions of volunteers from around the globe. With a record 420,000 volunteer applications from 209 cou…
View article: Navigating Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in the UAE, Qatar, and the UK
Navigating Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in the UAE, Qatar, and the UK Open
In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, there is a growing emphasis on entrepreneurship education as a core component of their economic strategies. Despite its recognised significance, there is an evident research void about its pra…
View article: Conclusion: Leveraging Legacy for Qatar’s Post-FIFA World Cup Path Forward
Conclusion: Leveraging Legacy for Qatar’s Post-FIFA World Cup Path Forward Open
The concluding chapter of this book encapsulates the multifaceted impact of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Qatar and the broader implications for global sports events. It explores the transformative effects the tournament had on Qatar's nation…
View article: Introduction: Exploring the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Introduction: Exploring the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Open
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was a unique event, marking the first time the tournament was hosted in an Arab, Islamic, and Middle Eastern country. Scheduled for the winter season, it disrupted the match calendars of European football club…
View article: Tackling Youth Unemployment in GCC Region: Reaching Beyond National Barriers*
Tackling Youth Unemployment in GCC Region: Reaching Beyond National Barriers* Open
This study delves into the multifaceted issue of youth unemployment in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), where it is nearly twice as high as the average unemployment rate in the region. Given that, a significant proporti…
View article: Exploring critical internal enablers to SMEs export performance: evidence from Qatar
Exploring critical internal enablers to SMEs export performance: evidence from Qatar Open
This study seeks to provide a contextualized and nuanced understanding of what constitutes internal enablers among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in support of their export activities in international markets. We unpacked a uniq…
View article: Foreign market involvement, entry-mode learning potential and SME internationalization outcomes
Foreign market involvement, entry-mode learning potential and SME internationalization outcomes Open
Purpose Drawing on an organizational learning perspective, this paper examines the effect of levels of foreign market involvement (intensity and geographic spread) on internationalization outcomes recognizing that the moderating influence …
View article: Debate: Reimagining strategic management of social responsibilities in US universities—A comment on George et al. (2023)
Debate: Reimagining strategic management of social responsibilities in US universities—A comment on George et al. (2023) Open
The focus on the social responsibilities of universities has been increasingly emphasized in recent years, pushing these institutions to go beyond their conventional mission and address emerging societal challenges. This debate article tak…
View article: Advancing sustainable performance management in the hospitality industry: A novel framework based on a health-inclusive balanced scorecard
Advancing sustainable performance management in the hospitality industry: A novel framework based on a health-inclusive balanced scorecard Open
Sustainable tourism garnered interest as the United Nations set goals that could be met by the tourism industry. However, sustainability performance metrics have been peripheral in the hospitality industry. This study pushes for the import…
View article: Controversial debates about workforce nationalisation: Perspectives from the Qatari higher education industry
Controversial debates about workforce nationalisation: Perspectives from the Qatari higher education industry Open
Workforce nationalisation in the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) countries is a crucial challenge for their development plans. The current study explores controversial debates about workforce nationalisation to understand the existing threa…
View article: Development of Gulf Cooperation Council human resources: an evidence-based review of workforce nationalization
Development of Gulf Cooperation Council human resources: an evidence-based review of workforce nationalization Open
Purpose This study aimed to contribute to the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) by providing a critical review of existing scholarly research and a thematic analysis of the workforce nationalization domain in the Gulf Cooperation Co…
View article: Fast and high‐quality decision‐making: The role of behavioral integration
Fast and high‐quality decision‐making: The role of behavioral integration Open
Decision speed and quality are both vital for organizational survival and prosperity. However, they are assumed to be in tension, and there has been limited theory development concerning whether, and if so how, both are attainable. To addr…
View article: Voicing perceptions of local job seekers and employees toward workforce nationalization and employment
Voicing perceptions of local job seekers and employees toward workforce nationalization and employment Open
Purpose This study explores local Qatari job seekers' and employees' perceptions of the workforce nationalization strategy to address an inadequacy in the workforce nationalization literature in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. It also …
View article: Quantifying people in the GCC region: the uses, challenges, and efficacy of the quota system policy
Quantifying people in the GCC region: the uses, challenges, and efficacy of the quota system policy Open
Providing employment to nationals in an economy where more than two-thirds of the population comprise foreigners has been a struggle for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Of the various tactics used by the GCC countries to nati…
View article: Teaching in times of crisis: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education
Teaching in times of crisis: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education Open
Although increasing numbers of studies have examined online teaching in the last decade, examination during a crisis context is rare. This study fills this critical gap and is a rapid response research to suggest insights on how to manage …
View article: A tertiary review of corporate social responsibility (CSR) research: lessons for the Arab region
A tertiary review of corporate social responsibility (CSR) research: lessons for the Arab region Open
Purpose Although corporate social responsibility (CSR) literature has been under research since its advent in the 1950s, scholars have only recently begun to examine the overly neglected Arab region along with other developing countries. A…