Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Resilience

EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON ORGANIZATIONAL ADAPTIVENESS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF BUSINESS RESILIENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF STARTUPS IN KERALA, INDIA

Paramba Jumana Nalakam — 2024-06-28

The study aims to evaluate how organizational adaptability influences digital transformation, with a particular focus on the mediating role played by business resilience. Prior entrepreneurship studies have extensively examined organizational adaptability, but organization resilience and digital transformation among Kerala startups have gotten comparatively little attention. The goal of the current study is to determine how business resilience and digital transformation affect Kerala startups' organizational adaptability. To examine the causal links between variables, this study adopted a quantitative research methodology. The research approach was evaluated using a survey-based questionnaire, and 310 startup founders were selected at random for the sample. The Kerala Startup Mission Portal is used to extract information on startups in Kerala. CBSEM (covariance-based structural equation modeling) methods were used to analyze the survey data that was gathered. The results of the study indicate that the degree of digital intensity and the degree of transformation management intensity have a substantial impact on how adaptive startups are. The study also found that business resilience serves as a partial mediator between organizational performance, digital intensity, and transformation management intensity. The study has a wide range of practical implications. To improve their startup's potential for resilience and adaptation, it first suggests to founders that they switch to digital platforms. To ensure the success of their new ventures, businesses choose and create teams with essential internal capabilities.

IMPACT OF BANGABANDHU’S AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY ON FOOD SECURITY IN BANGLADESH

Shajahan Kabir — 2024-06-28

Bangabandhu’s vision was clear, challenging and realitybased. He decorated the agricultural policies based on the farmers and their economic conditions. The leader put special importance on practising integrated agriculture. This paper aims to synthesize the agriculture and food security policy in terms of Bangabondhu’s development philosophy. The study has followed survey research with the qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques approach. The Charland area in Mymensingh district has selected 300 farm households with 60 women through a random sample technique. Average yearly income was 264000 tk, 167000 tk and 189000 tk respectively cereal crop, vegetables and poultry rearing activities. Crop producer average income was higher among all groups. The findings show that about 53% of female-headed households adopt and use more indigenous implements in land preparation compared to 28 % of male-headed households. It is also revealed that male-headed households are the greater adopters and users of newly adopted equipment in land preparation 55% of male and 36% of female-headed households do the same. Household dietary diversity score of these three groups are cereal crop producers 8.86, vegetable producers 8.54 and poultry rearing 9.15. The family size of the household has a positive coefficient is 0.16 and is highly significant and the experience with modern technology of respondents has a positive coefficient of 0.492 and is highly significant. The data revealed that 67 per cent of respondents noticed soil quality is deteriorating due to modern technology although more food is produced, 88 per cent agreed with the statement that efficiency in production increases remarkably. Regarding women in the agriculture sector of the study area, the perception index scores indicate that women play a vital role in agriculture as 3rd statement has scored 252 and is ranked 3rd among all statements. Apart from this a large number of respondents positively agreed on having permission from their husbands to get engaged as economically active participants in agriculture as 2nd statement has scored 225 and is ranked 6th among all statements. To enhance technology adoption by farmers, policymakers and developers of new technology need to understand farmers' need as well as their ability to adopt technology. Various problems such as insufficient capital, lack of profit, inadequate training facilities, lack of adequate farm machinery etc. problems are faced by the respondents in those areas. These problems are barriers to the attainment of women's empowerment and food security.

ADAPTING & MITIGATING EMPLOYEE RESISTANCE TO CHANGE: CONTRASTING ADKAR AND KURT LEWIN’S THREE STEPS CHANGE MODEL

Nishath Anjum — 2024-06-28

In the era of organizational change, it is crucial to comprehend how employees react to change and how to overcome individual resistance to change. The article is a narrative scrutiny of the body of work that offers valuable insights into employee behavior during organizational transformation. The paper details the fundamental reasons for employee resistance and provides some solutions by contrasting the ADKAR model and Kurt Lewin’s threestep change model. The research finds that resistance to change is unavoidable in the contemporary business world. The continued existence and progress of the organization may be harmed by resistance. However, not everyone opposes change; some people welcome it. The research offers strategies for change agents who want to create practical approaches to handle employee resistance to change.

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR FOSTERING RESILIENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Igbozuruike Theophilus Onyekwere — 2024-06-28

This paper discussed process of developing strategic plan for resilient entrepreneurs. Also, the article explores the characteristics of a good strategic plan. We therefore argue for a synthesis of the disciplines- entrepreneurship, marketing and organizational management, considering forces and trends in the broader community, political, social and technological forces; consider opportunities and challenges. Research is based on primary and secondary sources of information. Author concluded that Entrepreneurs must be confident, but also open to learning and adjusting their strategies. The ability to adapt and make necessary adjustments is essential for resilience.

THE RESILIENCE AND LEADERSHIP SUSTAINABILITY

Mirjana Radović-Marković — 2024-06-28

Leadership sustainability is a multifaceted concept that encompasses self-awareness, learning, resilience, empathy, vision, ethical practices, and more. Leaders who prioritize these factors can maintain their effectiveness and impact over the long term, driving positive outcomes for themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Resilience is a fundamental quality for leadership sustainability. It equips leaders with the tools to handle challenges, maintain focus on their goals, and inspire their teams to work together toward a sustainable and successful future. Studies may investigate the relationship between sustainable leadership and organizational performance, including financial performance, employee satisfaction, and stakeholder trust.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MARKETING STRATEGIES AIMED AT ACHIEVING RESILIENCE AND AGILITY OF COMPANIES: A CASE SUDY OF COCA-COLA AND PEPSI

Paige Olausen — 2024-06-28

Coca-Cola and Pepsi are two of the most popular and widely consumed carbonated beverages in the world. Despite their fierce competition and differences in products and marketing strategies, both companies share remarkably similar and world-class excellence in supply chain management practices . A comparative analysis of Coca Cola Company vs. PepsiCo reveals that both companies have a strong competitive position for continued expansion into new regions and segments . The business resilience strategies of Coca-Cola and Pepsi consist of many areas and aims to strengthen their business. Their business resilience vision is to deliver a best-in-class business resilience approach that identifies opportunities and drives sustainability and agility.

THE IMPACT OF CULTURE ON A RESILIENT COMP

Michelle Dorio — 2024-06-28

Culture within a company can be defined simply as the way a workplace behaves. It is a map of how things get done in an organization. Culture can either positively show the core values of an organization or uncover bad behaviors and practices. Companies, like Chrysler, provide an example of how culture within a company can have a large impact on not only the morale of employees, but also on profit. Other companies show examples of culture based in collaboration, as well as culture based in customer service. There are many important reasons that company culture is important. These can include, but are not limited to, defining company identity, transforming employees into advocates for the culture, boosting employee wellbeing, and most importantly living up to the core values of the company. In situations where the employees and culture in the organization are resilient, this manifests itself in reduced stress levels. Also, performance increases and conflict are resolved more easily.