General Analysis and Commentary Archives - B Academics The Global B Corp Academic Community Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:16:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://bacademics.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-favicon-32x32.png General Analysis and Commentary Archives - B Academics 32 32 Introducing B Corporations to the Higher Education Community https://bacademics.org/resources/article/introducing-b-corporations-to-the-higher-education-community/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:45:43 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/introducing-b-corporations-to-the-higher-education-community/ The higher education industry confronts a multitude of challenges, including a shortage of skilled workers, rising college costs and student debt, and persistent educational disparities among underrepresented groups. The advent […]

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]]> Unlevel Playing Field: The Hypocrisy of the NCAA’s Gender Equity Argument in Johnson https://bacademics.org/resources/article/unlevel-playing-field-the-hypocrisy-of-the-ncaas-gender-equity-argument-in-johnson/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:45:29 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/unlevel-playing-field-the-hypocrisy-of-the-ncaas-gender-equity-argument-in-johnson/ People often say that defense is crucial for winning championships. However, the NCAA’s defense argument, which raises gender equity concerns as a reason to deny employee status to student athletes, […]

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]]> B Lab-WRDS Data https://bacademics.org/resources/database/b-lab-wrds-data/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:45:27 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/b-lab-wrds-data/ For over 25 years, Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) has provided specialized solutions that serve as the foundation for research, enhance educational endeavors, and facilitate the process of discovery. WRDS […]

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]]> The Leverage of Protest: Market, Media, and Reputational Disruption in Social Movement Success https://bacademics.org/resources/article/the-leverage-of-protest-market-media-and-reputational-disruption-in-social-movement-success/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/the-leverage-of-protest-market-media-and-reputational-disruption-in-social-movement-success/ How do social movements compel major corporations to make concessions? While it is commonly assumed that protests gain leverage by imposing costs through disruption, this assumption is often untested. In […]

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]]> Patients Need Doctors with Consciences https://bacademics.org/resources/article/patients-need-doctors-with-consciences/ Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/patients-need-doctors-with-consciences/ “Conscience clauses” typically define conscience as “religious beliefs” or “moral convictions” and often arise in discussions related to women’s reproductive rights. This article contends that a better understanding of conscience […]

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]]> Influence of sustainability scholarship on competencies – an empirical evidence https://bacademics.org/resources/article/influence-of-sustainability-scholarship-on-competencies-an-empirical-evidence/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/influence-of-sustainability-scholarship-on-competencies-an-empirical-evidence/ The evolution of curricula is shifting from a sole focus on knowledge-based outcomes towards a greater emphasis on skill-based outcomes. The primary aim is to cultivate and advance competencies that […]

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]]> A Non-Linear and Disaggregated Approach to Studying the Impact of CSR on Accounting Profitability: Evidence from the Polish Banking Industry https://bacademics.org/resources/article/a-non-linear-and-disaggregated-approach-to-studying-the-impact-of-csr-on-accounting-profitability-evidence-from-the-polish-banking-industry/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/a-non-linear-and-disaggregated-approach-to-studying-the-impact-of-csr-on-accounting-profitability-evidence-from-the-polish-banking-industry/ Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is now widely promoted within the European Union and highly valued by stakeholders. Nevertheless, from a managerial perspective, there is a contentious debate about whether corporations […]

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]]> Venturing into the cultural future: research opportunities at the nexus of institutions, innovation and impact’ https://bacademics.org/resources/article/venturing-into-the-cultural-future-research-opportunities-at-the-nexus-of-institutions-innovation-and-impact/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/venturing-into-the-cultural-future-research-opportunities-at-the-nexus-of-institutions-innovation-and-impact/ This article delves into research possibilities where institutions, innovation, and impact intersect. We delve into what we refer to as the ‘cultural future’ by scrutinizing various instances outlined in Fortune […]

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]]> Neoliberal shareholder value and the re-privatization of corporations: The disengagement of “transformative” corporate social responsibility?’ https://bacademics.org/resources/article/neoliberal-shareholder-value-and-the-re-privatization-of-corporations-the-disengagement-of-transformative-corporate-social-responsibility/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/neoliberal-shareholder-value-and-the-re-privatization-of-corporations-the-disengagement-of-transformative-corporate-social-responsibility/ This paper seeks to explore the compatibility between the shareholder value ideology and transformative corporate social responsibility (CSR). It traces the evolution of corporations, initially established as quasi-public entities, and […]

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]]> Pursuing green growth in technology firms through the connections between environmental innovation and sustainable business performance: Does service capability matter? https://bacademics.org/resources/article/pursuing-green-growth-in-technology-firms-through-the-connections-between-environmental-innovation-and-sustainable-business-performance-does-service-capability-matter/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/pursuing-green-growth-in-technology-firms-through-the-connections-between-environmental-innovation-and-sustainable-business-performance-does-service-capability-matter/ In response to growing environmental awareness, companies have shown increased interest in eco-innovation practices. However, there’s been limited research on the relationship between eco-innovation and business sustainability, particularly considering the […]

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