Dror Etzion ( PhD Candidate )

The literature on organizations and the natural environment, published since 1992, is reviewed, with the purpose of determining if and what the contributions have been to strategy and organizational theory. The author performs the review at three levels – firm, industry, and organizational environment. Subsequently, he discusses empirical and conceptual constraints on the production of quality research and highlights research that successfully overcomes these barriers. Alejandro Lago Carlos F. Daganzo “Spillovers, merging traffic and the morning commute”, ScienceDirect, Vol. 41, No 6, July 2007, pages 670-683. Abstract: Theoretical studies of the morning commute for mono-centric cities have ignored that drivers choose their home departure times knowing that they must compete with other drivers for road space, which becomes scarcer with proximity to the center. This paper examines two important aspects of this competition: queue spillovers caused by insufficient road space, and merging interactions caused by the convergence of trips. For maximum transparency the paper focuses on an idealized two-origin, singledestination network with limited storage space because this system exhibits all the essential features of more complex mono-centric networks and can be studied analytically. The policy insights identified by the analysis are general, however. Unexpected situations where ramp Theoretical studies of the morning commute for mono-centric cities have ignored that drivers choose their home departure times knowing that they must compete with other drivers for road space, which becomes scarcer with proximity to the center. This paper examines two important aspects of this competition: queue spillovers caused by insufficient road space, and merging interactions caused by the convergence of trips. For maximum transparency the paper focuses on an idealized two-origin, singledestination network with limited storage space because this system exhibits all the essential features of more complex mono-centric networks and can be studied analytically. The policy insights identified by the analysis are general, however. Unexpected situations where ramp metering is beneficial, and others where the provision of more freeway storage is counterproductive, are identified. Johanna Mair Ignasi Martí “Entrepreneurship for social impact: Encouraging market access in rural Bangladesh”, Corporate Governance, Vol. 7, No 4, August 2007, pages 493-501. Abstract: In many developing countries those living in poverty are unable to participate in markets due to the weakness or complete absence of supportive institutions. This study aims to examine, in microcosm, such an institutional void and to illustrate the strategy and activities employed by an entrepreneurial actor in rural Bangladesh in addressing it. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on an in-depth case study. Data were gathered over two years from field interviews, archives, and secondary sources. Findings – The data illustrate how market access for the poorest of the poor is facilitated through the creation of platforms for participation in the economy and broader society. The authors conceptualize this process as the crafting of new institutional arrangements and as resource and institutional bricolage occurring in parallel. Practical implications – The study offers insights for development agencies, policy makers and companies on how to combat poverty, fight corruption, and stimulate social and economic change. Originality/value – The paper enriches current thinking on institutions and entrepreneurship as well as strategies for social impact. In many developing countries those living in poverty are unable to participate in markets due to the weakness or complete absence of supportive institutions. This study aims to examine, in microcosm, such an institutional void and to illustrate the strategy and activities employed by an entrepreneurial actor in rural Bangladesh in addressing it. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on an in-depth case study. Data were gathered over two years from field interviews, archives, and secondary sources. Findings – The data illustrate how market access for the poorest of the poor is facilitated through the creation of platforms for participation in the economy and broader society. The authors conceptualize this process as the crafting of new institutional arrangements and as resource and institutional bricolage occurring in parallel. Practical implications – The study offers insights for development agencies, policy makers and companies on how to combat poverty, fight corruption, and stimulate social and economic change. Originality/value – The paper enriches current thinking on institutions and entrepreneurship as well as strategies for social impact. Alejo J. Sison Iñaki Vélaz Joan Fontrodona “Incorporating CSR and stakeholder management into corporate strategy: A case study of the CAN experience 2002-2006”, Corporate Governance, Vol. 7, No 4, August 2007, pages 434-445. Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present how innovations in the social action program of a Spanish savings bank produce strategic changes in the organization. The paper follows a historical approach, first studying Spanish Page The purpose of this article is to present how innovations in the social action program of a Spanish savings bank produce strategic changes in the organization. The paper follows a historical approach, first studying Spanish Page