In an era of rapid technological advancement, digital transformation has emerged as a critical driver reshaping human resource management in public sector organizations. While talent management has long been a cornerstone in the private sector, the public sector faces unique challenges—including bureaucratic rigidity, limited resources, and evolving workforce expectations—that complicate efforts to attract, retain, and […]
As the complexity of public service delivery increases alongside rapid technological evolution, this study aims to understand how knowledge is created, shared, utilized, and preserved within public sector organizations. In doing so, it contributes to a more profound understanding of the intricate dynamics of these organizations, addressing a notable gap in empirical research within this […]
The aim of this study, which is grounded in decision-making theory, is to explore whether the occurrence of meaningful coincidences can positively influence executive confidence, allowing hospitality industry organizations to cope, if only for short periods, in chaotic and uncertain contexts and settings, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a qualitative study with 24 interviews, […]
The objective of this paper, which is grounded in Total Quality Management (TQM) theory, is to ascertain whether management hubris can be a constructive feature that allows tourist industry organizations to thrive, even for brief periods, in turbulent situations and contexts such as those presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study employs a qualitative approach […]
Responding to recent calls in literature, this article aims at investigating the effect of information and communication technologies (ICT) on job crafting, a proactive behaviour defined as work personalization or individual job redesign. More specifically, through a qualitative pilot study, we examine the attitudes toward technology – namely the individual’s collection of beliefs which determines […]
The “knowledge ecosystem” is a fascinating metaphor, which allows us to effectively depict the exchange of information and ideas between the knots of a more or less defined network of entities having similar aims and operating in the same environmental context. The ecosystem metaphor has been variously argued to be fitting with the interplay that […]
The Italian penitentiary system identifies inmates’ re-education as the main aim of personal detention (Law no. 663, dated October 10th 1986). Among others, theatrical performances are key initiatives aimed to promote the inmates’ social reintegration. Prison theatre allows the establishment of a performing space, which paves the way for the activation of innovative learning processes. […]
Through the “Gozzini” Law, the Italian penitentiary system identifies inmates’ re-education as the main aim of personal detention; theatrical performances are included among the treatments which are intended at promoting the inmates’ social reintegration. Prison theatre allows the establishment of a performing space, which paves the way for the activation of innovative learning processes. Drawing […]