... of alters an ego mentions in their network. Degree is often considered a measure of a person’s social integration, social capital, and social support. Generally, larger networks are linked with more positive outcomes ( Perry et al., 2018 ). For this study, degree is the number of alters in an adult’s...

...Abstract This chapter critically reviews the literature on ethnic minority entrepreneurship and situates Scottish ethnic minority businesses (EMBs) within global and UK scholarship. It examines theoretical perspectives such as mixed embeddedness, social capital and necessity versus opportunity...

... the employability of mature international students. Using Tomlinson’s framework of human and social capital reflects on my experiences as a mature postgraduate in Australia, exploring my motivations for pursuing an overseas degree and the challenges encountered as an adult learner in a foreign context. It critiques...

...Abstract Studies on corporations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) partnerships in implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes have been researched, but there is a gap in applying social capital theory to explain why and how such partnerships generate sustainable outcomes...

... characteristics. To assess these theoretical considerations, appropriate data are required. Therefore, this chapter also outlines the respective data requirements. Family migration life course process social capital 1. Introduction Migration is a prevalent phenomenon for societies across the world...

...Sustainable development economic growth environmental protection social capital sustainable development goals European Union Introduction Over the last decade, almost every single politician or world leader across the globe has stressed the need for sustainable economic growth, just before...

...Family has always been considered as a primary source of social capital. The benefits it provides extend to acquisition of other forms of capital, from economic to cultural. But discussion of the underside of social capital, which includes exclusion and cohesion, remains to be underexplored...

... capital: The results of the study showed that whereas all three types of capital were important elements of generativity, social capital “demonstrated a comparatively stronger and facilitating effect on generativity” ( Chen et al., 2022 , p. 9). The book and process that inspired one of our 2022...

...Bricolage through microfinance provides a pathway for the financial inclusion of the people at the bottom of the pyramid. German credit cooperatives or collective associations signify the importance of the social capital...

... are unable to obtain finance. Mohammed Yunus in Bangladesh highlighted the importance of group lending through the social capital on the well-being of the people. Through Grameen Bank, the semi-formal financial institution emphasized...

... institutional complexity can create irreconcilable tensions rather than opportunities for hybrid organizing. Necessity entrepreneurship social capital human capital institutional voids institutional pluralism grand challenges universal health coverage community health promoters Introduction Despite...

... entrepreneurial ecosystem network social capital community Introduction Culture and arts festivals are temporary, cultural events that support micro and small businesses in rural and regional areas to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders to survive, thrive, and enhance their competitiveness...

... iterations of a peer-coaching training programme, with two cycles held in person pre-pandemic and two held online peri-pandemic. Communities were created during the structured sessions and benefits are considered in the context of social capital generation. The affordability and accessibility of in-person...

... combine innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem cultivation with EE programmes, while strengthening support of IE and infrastructure that enhances the student’s innovation practice ability with both human and social capital. Furthermore, practice-oriented innovative EE should be encouraged to enhance...

... competitiveness. By employing bibliometric analysis, the research identifies pivotal themes within strategic leadership literature, highlighting the importance of adaptable leadership styles, executive influence, and the emergent role of social capital. The study underscores the necessity for strategic leaders...

...Abstract This chapter discusses about the role of social capital in providing access to the microfinance for the tribal people at the bottom of the pyramid. Marginalised people at the bottom of the pyramid do not have access to finance due to the problem of information asymmetry, and the community...

...Cultural wealth aspirational capital navigational capital social capital familial capital linguistic capital resistant capital perspective capital Overview Previous chapters have highlighted numerous instances of classism faced by working class academics (WCAs). Additionally, my respondents...

... chain visibility. More specifically, we asked whether information sharing, social capital, collaboration, and integration—as four key capabilities—are necessary for improved firms’ visibility within its supply chain. Analysis of data collected from a sample of 196 experienced and certified supply chain...

...Abstract The purpose of this chapter is to examine the budgeting process in a local church from a social capital perspective. The social capital provides novel insights into the construction of budgets and its social aspects. A qualitative case study was adopted, with an interpretive methodology...

... School AHIS Social Capital History of Black Education Segregated Schools University of Georgia Athens Georgia As was the case across the United States, immediately following their emancipation in 1865, formerly enslaved Black people in Athens, Georgia, began to vigorously search for ways to secure...