World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development (6 papers in press)

Regular Issues

• Developing emotionally intelligent organisations: an imperative for sustainable competitive edge  
  by Priyanka, Shikha N. Khera, Pradeep Kumar Suri 
  Abstract: This paper tries to identify the human capabilities and competencies that work as enablers to achieve Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA). It also discusses the emerging conceptualisation of Emotionally Intelligent Organisations (EIO). By examining various people competencies associated with sustainable competitive edge and the characteristics of EIO, it is observed that a high degree of commonality exists between them. Evidence is presented that supports the argument that creating EIO can pave the way for sustainable competitive edge. Skills such as leadership, creativity, innovation and teamwork, which are deemed necessary to use and design the core competencies in a manner that creates superior response than competitors and thereby, results in a sustainable competitive edge for the organisations, are the very capabilities which form the lifeblood of EIO. Paper concludes with the recommendations to help organisations become emotionally intelligent.
  Keywords: emotionally intelligent organisations; emotional intelligence; sustainable competitive advantage; leadership; learning; agility; innovation; creativity; flexibility; teamwork.
  DOI: 10.1504/WREMSD.2023.10054935
   
  
• Collective linkage for rural community welfare: a collaborative effort by Amul Dairy and Tribhuvandas Foundation  
  by Darshana R. Dave, Srinivas Sajja 
  Abstract: Inter-organisational arrangements can benefit stakeholders and the community at large. Collaborations exhibit potential in community healthcare services as they address native problems efficiently and are less reliant on public infrastructure. The paper attempts to throw light upon the successful linkage of a farmer cooperative (Amul Dairy) with an NGO (Tribhuvandas Foundation (TF)), an integrated, symbiotic developmental approach with a keen focus on community-based primary healthcare. The study adopts a holistic design with an inductive, longitudinal case approach and follows an exploratory research methodology. Amul Dairy provides sustainable livelihood opportunities to dairy farmers to acquire financial stability and multi-dimensional growth thereby empowering them to contribute to their communities at large, while TF contributes to community healthcare and social welfare through myriad initiatives. These joint efforts have paved the way to address member well-being in cooperative set-ups, apart from providing wider social community welfare benefits through a unique collaborative model.
  Keywords: dairy cooperatives; India; NGO; community welfare; community-based primary healthcare programmes; village health workers; child care; nutrition; social community; clinical services; Covid-19.
  DOI: 10.1504/WREMSD.2022.10051792
   
  
• Statistics of Sustainable Development evolution in Colombia  
  by Fabio Bermejo, Luis Ramirez-Polo, Norberto Acuña 
  Abstract: Sustainable development currently forms the cross-cutting axis of government programs at the national, regional, and municipal levels of most countries in the world. Colombia has not been immune to this trend, and through its last governments, it has implemented programs aimed at this aim. This article shows how sustainable development in Colombia has been evolving in recent years, analyzed through national and international databases indicators of ecological footprint, biocapacity, human development Index (HDI), and energy, numerically detailing each Factor and analyzing its trends. At the end of the study could be concluded that the increase in the human development index has generated an increase in the ecological footprint (maintaining a reserve in 1.6 hags per capita), 1.25 planets earth would be needed if all humanity lived at the pace of life of Colombians, but the energy intensity and the intensity of emissions have decreased. Long-term policies seek to diversify the energy matrix by increasing generation through non-conventional renewable sources, positioning energy as the principal source of development, emphasizing environmental management, energy efficiency, service coverage, and regional integration.
  Keywords: Sustainable development; Human Development Index; ecological footprint; energy intensity.
  
  
• Factors Influencing Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A Systematic Review  
  by Jayaram R, Sanjeet Singh 
  Abstract: Entrepreneurship and Sustainability are inevitable to the modern world. This review is twenty years consolidation of the high-quality papers related to sustainable entrepreneurship. This review had the purpose of understanding the factors, challenges, and models related to sustainable entrepreneurship. In this review, sixty-two peer-reviewed journal articles in thirty- three journals related to sustainable entrepreneurship in the last two decades. This paper used Web of Science resources to picture the current working themes in sustainable entrepreneurship. The topics of factors influencing sustainable entrepreneurship, the challenges of sustainable entrepreneurship, and models of sustainable entrepreneurship were important. This research had identified forty-six determinants, ten challenges, and several models of sustainable entrepreneurship. R studio and Wordstat are used for content analysis. This research had identified forty-six determinants, ten challenges, and several models of sustainable entrepreneurship. This research identified under-researched determinants, challenges, and models, with scope for further exploration.
  Keywords: Sustainability; Sustainable Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneur; Systematic Review.
  
  
• Comparitive Assessment of Green Growth Indicators for China and India  
  by Anindita Chatterjee, Jitendra Gaur 
  Abstract: The paper empirically analyses green growth development in India and China as they are the emerging economies of Asia. Economic growth with the environmental and social well being is vital for achieving green growth. The study uses longitudinal data for both countries from 1990 to 2016 for empirical analysis. T-test and hierarchical clustering have been used to find significant differences between India and China. We found that green growth is a challenging course for both the countries though their growth patterns are entirely different with China leading the green growth pathway with advanced technology and structure. In India, apart from the enforced regulations, the activities need to be implemented for meaningful progress in the area of green growth. The outcome of the paper depicts the difference in growth patterns of both the countries concerning green growth indicators.
  Keywords: Green Growth; Green Economies; Emerging Economy; Sustainability; CO2 Productivity; CO2 Emissions; Pollution; Growth Rate.
  
  
• The Impact of the No Choice Option on the Performance of Women-Owned Businesses in Patriarchal Societies  
  by Bridget Nneka Irene, Joan Lockyer, Cherisse Hoyte, Sunita Dewitt, Razieh Sadraei 
  Abstract: The female' underperformance' discourse is a well-established and often disputed notion in entrepreneurship research. this paper seeks to challenge performance measures and re-evaluate the association between gender and business performance using non-conventional performance indicators. This paper uses the Theory of Planned Behaviour and patriarchy as the theoretical frameworks, and Feminist Poststructuralist Discourse Analysis (FPDA) as the method to critically evaluate the association between choice intentions and performance in the context of women-owned businesses in a patriarchal society such as Nigeria, where often success is not required, expected nor welcomed. The data drawn from 100 women entrepreneurs found that 'no choice' or 'forced choice' impacted women's entrepreneurial intentions and, consequently, their business performance. This paper develops a critical analysis of the association between the 'No Choice Option' and the underperformance of women-owned businesses. This association can explain the high failure rates of women-owned businesses in Nigeria.
  Keywords: Gender; Entrepreneurial Intentions; Patriarchy; Underperformance; Theory of Planned Behaviour.