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Building Sustainable Businesses: Psychological Drivers, Organizational Strategies and Entrepreneurial Development

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 2 December 2025 | Viewed by 1238

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Department of Business Administration, University of West Attica, 122 41 Athens, Greece
Interests: entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurship; entrepreneurship education; theory of planned behavior; personality of entrepreneurs

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Department of Business Administration, University of West Attica, 122 41 Athens, Greece
Interests: entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurship; cause-related marketing; corporate social responsibility; entrepreneurship education; theory of planned behavior; personality of entrepreneurs
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Dear Colleagues,

The evolving landscape of sustainable entrepreneurship and organizational management has become a focal point in modern research, emphasizing the need for innovative frameworks that foster both economic viability and social responsibility. The purpose of this Special Issue is to explore cutting-edge strategies, methodologies, and practices that foster sustainable business development and organizational resilience in a rapidly changing global economy.

The concept of sustainable entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in guiding future enterprises by integrating economic growth with ethical, social, and environmental concerns. Innovation in business models, digital transformation, and ethical leadership are increasingly used by forward-thinking organizations to navigate sustainability challenges. In order to balance profitability with responsibility, companies should understand how strategic management and sustainable growth interact.

We invite research and review articles on leadership in sustainable enterprises, the role of emerging technologies, and innovative management approaches for long-term value. Contributions that discuss the impact of government policies, financial incentives, and corporate social responsibility are encouraged. We welcome multidisciplinary perspectives from the fields of business, economics, psychology, and the social sciences to bridge theory and practice. This Special Issue seeks diverse insights into sustainable entrepreneurship and organizational strategies, offering both empirical and conceptual studies with actionable recommendations for businesses, policymakers, and academics.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Panagiotis A. Tsaknis
Prof. Dr. Alexandros G. Sahinidis
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable entrepreneurship
  • entrepreneurial intention
  • personality and leadership
  • training
  • startups
  • business strategy
  • behavioral economics in entrepreneurship
  • digital transformation

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The Power of Knowledge in Shaping Entrepreneurial Intentions: Entrepreneurship Education in Sustainability
by Panagiotis A. Tsaknis and Alexandros G. Sahinidis
Sustainability 2025, 17(15), 6785; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17156785 - 25 Jul 2025
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This study examined the impact of entrepreneurship education in sustainability on entrepreneurial intention using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The MEMORE macro was used to analyze within-subject mediation and enabled us to examine how entrepreneurial intention is affected by changes in the [...] Read more.
This study examined the impact of entrepreneurship education in sustainability on entrepreneurial intention using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The MEMORE macro was used to analyze within-subject mediation and enabled us to examine how entrepreneurial intention is affected by changes in the factors of the theory of planned behavior (attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control). The survey follows a questionnaire-based, pre-test-post-test design (the research involved 271 business administration students in Athens). A paired sample t-test was used to analyze changes in attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and entrepreneurial intention before and after education. The results indicated that after the entrepreneurship course in sustainability, students indicated a significant positive change in entrepreneurial intention, attitude, and perceived behavioral control. MEMORE macro indicated that only the change in perceived behavioral control positively influenced the increase in entrepreneurial intention levels. Based on these findings, entrepreneurship education in sustainability enhances students’ entrepreneurial intentions by increasing their perceived behavioral control. As a result, students’ confidence and knowledge regarding sustainable entrepreneurship are fundamental to the development of sustainable entrepreneurial mindsets. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating targeted pedagogical approaches that enhance perceived behavioral control in sustainable entrepreneurship education by equipping students with practical knowledge and skills to overcome psychological barriers. The use of the MEMORE macro highlights this study’s innovation, uncovering new relationships between the examined variables. Full article
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