The study presents a theoretical model focused on status conflict in the family firm. The authors identify the main antecedents, mechanisms, and consequences of status conflict on three levels of analysis: individual, family, and firm. The study shows that the family business literature can learn from the conflict literature, but also vice versa, the conflict […]
Pervading global narratives suggest that political polarization is increasing, yet the accuracy of such group meta-perceptions has been drawn into question. A recent US study suggests that these beliefs are inaccurate and drive polarized beliefs about out-groups. However, it also found that informing people of inaccuracies reduces those negative beliefs. In this work, we explore […]
The study addresses the role of non-family employees in conflict processes in family firms. Based on a systematic review of literature, the authors summarize the conclusions of 57 studies, classify the antecedents and outcomes of conflicts and conflict resolution methods. Non-family employees are involved in various conflict types and their role can be both negative […]
This study examines the change readiness for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among human resource (HR) managers. In particular, it investigates the effects of the three elements of attitudes (cognitive, affective and behavioural elements) related to the HR managers’ beliefs about AI, their AI anxiety, and their change readiness for AI adoption. The research also seeks […]
This paper presents a statistical analysis of the relationship between economic performance and competitiveness indicators to address the question of the extent to which competitiveness indicators provideuseful information when assessing economic performance. The analysis was performed on various examples of African economies. The possible relationships between economic performance and competitiveness indicators were examined by extending […]
The online summer school The Blue Ocean Strategy in the Context of Digital Disruption will take place from July 26 to August 2, 2021 (Monday to Friday + Monday). It is provided by lecturers and professionals from the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA). The aim of this summer school is to help its participants gather deep insight on competing on an […]
The objective of the study is to identify and explore factors affecting the total factor productivity (TFP) of companies in the Czech Republic with a focus on the role of firm size, firm age, indebtedness and long-term negative equity, efficiency of assets usage, liquidity, legal form, location and sector affiliation. The study utilizes a large […]
The document focuses on the sustainable strategy of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Czech Republic (SMEs). The aim of the research was to develop arguments verifying the thesis on the sustainability of SME business in the Czech Republic using content analysis of documents and interviews. SMEs adopt informal sustainability strategies. Institutional, organisational, and individual […]
