This paper examines stigma management strategies at the individual, organizational, and industry levels in the Australian coal industry. It discusses how the strategies differ and interact while exploring their commonality, uniqueness, cross-level influences, effectiveness, and influence on actor perceptions. Employing a qualitative methodology, this research utilized 61 semi-structured interviews with employees in the coal industry that provided rich insights into stigma dynamics. Thematic analysis revealed integrated strategies that enhance cohesion, novel practices unique to each level, and bidirectional cross-level influence mechanisms. Findings indicate that the more adaptable strategies are to context-specific stigma challenges, the more coordinated efforts prove to be. However, sustaining perceptual shifts and addressing evolving contexts are challenges. This study points out theoretical and practical implications of cross-level coordination in stigma management, which bridges gaps left by prior research and encourages further investigation across diverse industries and mixed methods to increase understanding.
This study explores hybrid organizing as a framework for addressing grand challenges by balancing profit-driven goals with sustainability through collective action. Focusing on the orchestration of collective hybridity, it examines the role of Latin American stock exchanges in fostering collaboration, managing tensions, and driving large-scale solutions. Using qualitative methods, including stakeholder interviews and document analysis, the research identifies five key aspects: orchestration activities, catalyzing engagement, brokering roles, tension management, and the pursuit of large-scale solutions. The findings demonstrate that orchestrators are essential in creating collaborative platforms, engaging stakeholders through strategic initiatives, mediating resource exchanges, employing adaptive strategies for tension management, and achieving sustainable outcomes. This work advances the understanding of hybrid organizing by emphasizing collective efforts over individual actions and providing empirical evidence of orchestrators' pivotal roles. While limited to the Latin American context, the study offers valuable insights into how hybrid organizing can contribute to addressing complex global issues, paving the way for future research in diverse settings..
This paper looks into the re-purposing of business schools with the view of how internal leadership initiatives propel transformational change in aligning with the public good. Using a qualitative approach, the study takes on case studies in the UK and France to examine enactment of purpose logic, integration challenges, internal and external forces, and the implications for management scholarship. Findings shed light on innovative frameworks, strategic leadership, and adaptive strategies that redefine business school missions and contribute to socially responsible management scholarship. Limitations and suggestions for broader future research are also discussed.
This paper investigates transformative trajectories in management education to respond to modern social-ecological crises which call for systemic and holistic change. Examining fundamental questions, such as "why, what, where, when, and who" from a social-ecological system perspective and answering "how" by bringing social innovation into the conversation, this research will engage with civic ME to engender social-ecological flourishing. The research will use a qualitative approach, where interviews and focus groups are employed to analyze key themes and insights. The findings of the research highlight the importance of a comprehensive definition of transformation, specific strategies for practical implementation, enhanced social-ecological systems integration, coherent social innovation incorporation, and concrete scaling pathways for civic ME. The study concludes offering actionable steps for educators while mentioning the need for further studies using diverse methodologies to facilitate adaptability and scalability.
The purpose of this study is to research how social enterprises influence business collaboration through strategic use of social resources. It discusses in detail 'purpose work' and 'purpose borrowing' in relation to their effects on the dynamics of collaboration and how they extend influence beyond models of traditional governance. The research will take the form of a qualitative ethnographic case study into how social resources bridge the gap across organizations, foster deeper engagement, and align diverse goals. Findings from the study suggest that the transformative potential of social purpose as a governance tool does indeed significantly shape collaborative outcomes. The limitations of single-case studies aside, these findings are important for suggesting how collaborative impacts can be enhanced and indicate directions for future research.