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Unpacking the Path from Knowledge Heterogeneity to Team Creativity: A Knowledge-Based View and Dynamic Capability Theory Perspective

by Hongyi Cai, Heng Zhao and Yong Huang

Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(11), 408; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15110408 (registering DOI) - 22 Oct 2025

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This study examines how knowledge heterogeneity affects team creativity in the context of China’s digital intelligence transformation and analyzes the mediating effects of digital intelligence enablement and technology management capability. Grounded in the knowledge-based view and dynamic capability theory, a sequential mediation model of the effect of knowledge heterogeneity on team creativity is developed and tested using both hierarchical regression and structural equation modeling. We conducted a two-wave anonymous questionnaire survey in a knowledge-intensive enterprise in Shanghai and obtained 203 valid responses. The results indicate that we draw three main conclusions. First, knowledge heterogeneity has a significant positive effect on team creativity. Second, technology management capability and digital intelligence enablement act as mediators in this relationship. Technology management capability improves the efficiency of transforming heterogeneous knowledge, while digital intelligence enablement facilitates the integration and application of such knowledge. Finally, technology management capability and digital intelligence enablement together form a sequential mediation pathway, where heterogeneous knowledge first enhances technology management capability and then promotes digital intelligence enablement, ultimately fostering team creativity. This study deepens the understanding of how knowledge heterogeneity promotes team creativity and provides implications for advancing digital intelligence transformation and industry competitiveness. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Digital Capabilities in Innovation and Strategy amid Technological Development and Economic Uncertainty)

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Leaders, Let’s Get Agile: Examining Project Performance Through Sequential Moderated Mediation of Value Co-Creation and Stakeholder Satisfaction Using the Lens of Agile Leadership

by Muhammad Ishfaq Khan, Bushra Shafiq Bangash, Syed Afzal Moshadi Shah, Hamza Shakoor, Noureen Fatima, Abdullah Hamoud Ali Seraj and Jehad Abdallah Atieh Afaneh

Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(11), 407; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15110407 - 22 Oct 2025

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The purpose of this study is to examine project performance through the sequential mediation of value co-creation and stakeholder satisfaction, as well as the moderate mediation of stakeholder management in construction companies. The data were collected from project-based organizations using a non-probabilistic, convenience sampling technique. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling in Smart PLS V. 4. The results suggest that there is a positive and significant association between agile leadership and project performance. Value co-creation and stakeholder satisfaction both separately and sequentially mediate the association between agile leadership and project performance. It was also revealed that stakeholder management moderates this mediation, such that the relationship between agile leadership and project performance is stronger when stakeholder management is high. The implications for theoretical body of knowledge and practices are aligned with stakeholder theory. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Leadership in Fostering Positive Employee Relationships)

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Prediction and Ranking of Corporate Diversity in European and American Firms

by Iñigo Martín-Melero, Felipe Hernández-Perlines, Raúl Gómez-Martínez and María Luisa Medrano-García

Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(11), 406; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15110406 - 22 Oct 2025

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Currently, corporate social responsibility and environmental/social/governance topics are gaining more relevance in business and finance. Attention to corporate diversity in boards and the workforce is included in this trend. Although most studies focus on executive boards and objective scores, the perception of diversity by employees and its rankability are not fully understood or researched. In this paper, we analyze corporate diversity rankings from the perspective of predictive and prescriptive analytics. Inside predictive analytics, the perceived diversity of a sample of 350 European diversity leader companies is predicted by using three different feature sets (raw financial data, ratios and objective diversity variables) and three machine learning algorithms (K Nearest Neighbors, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree). The best performing algorithm is the Decision Tree, and all three feature sets outperform one random dummy algorithm; the best performing set is the financial ratios set. Inside prescriptive analytics, several rankings involving American companies are intersected and compared in three exercises (studying diversity categorization, ethnic origin and comparing diversity with other unrelated metrics). From these, global rankings were built to search for the best possible agreement among the rankings. These results with both predictive and prescriptive analytics encourage managers to strategize and include diversity in management, as well as employ new technologies in their decision-making processes. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Its Perception in Organization—2nd Edition)

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Venture Capital as a Catalyst for Innovation and Economic Growth in Emerging Economies: A Systematic Review and Future Research Agenda

by Ahmed I. Kato

Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(11), 405; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15110405 - 22 Oct 2025

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Venture capital (VC) is vital for innovation and economic growth, providing capital and networks to early-stage firms. While research shows a generally positive impact, challenges and failures are often overlooked, potentially creating a skewed perception of success. A review of 72 articles reveals that VC investment is concentrated in developed nations and a few emerging economies, highlighting uneven growth and the need for government interventions to promote a more balanced landscape. The review emphasises the critical importance of examining contextual factors, such as institutional frameworks and technological infrastructure, in assessing the effectiveness of venture capital in various emerging economies. This systematic review offers several key contributions with practical implications for policymakers, private investors, and the business community. First, it provides evidence-based insights into the effectiveness of VC in fostering innovation and economic growth, informing the design of targeted policies to support SME development. Second, it offers a nuanced understanding of the factors that influence the success of VC-backed SMEs in emerging economies, enabling more informed investment decisions. Third, building upon existing research, this study asserts its contribution by providing valuable, practical guidance for entrepreneurs. It offers a deeper understanding of the VC landscape, outlining both its potential benefits and inherent challenges. This enables entrepreneurs to develop more informed strategies for engaging with VC funding and maximising its impact on their businesses. The study also acknowledges limitations related to database restrictions, language bias, and limitations in search terms, suggesting avenues for future research to contribute to shaping venture capital investments and overall economic growth. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Catalyzing Growth: Nurturing Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Business Development)

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