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• Take more responsibility in making global value chains sustainable

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 1/25/2023

  Not just companies, but governments and citizens too have a responsibility in making global value chains more sustainable. That is what Désirée van Gorp, professor of International Business at Nyenrode Business University, firmly believes. Global value chains represent processes in which goods and services are produced, processed, and delivered in different countries. Van Gorp: “Making these chains sustainable means, above all, taking solidarity as a starting point. What is good for us must also be good for people in the countries where we move our activities to, such as production processes.”

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• Can the Wadden Sea be granted legal personality in order to include its voice in public decision-making?

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 12/22/2022

  For the Wadden Sea, could a Rights of Nature approach be promising for strengthening the protection of natural values in this area? Prof. Dr. Tineke Lambooy LL.M. (Professor of Business Law at Nyenrode Business University) explored this issue together with fellow researchers Tessa van Soest and Ignace Breemer.

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• Collaboration as a strategic asset

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 12/20/2022

  The better organizations work together, the better the performance. That sounds like pushing at an open door, yet the importance of working together is often underestimated. What are the success factors play an important part in good collaboration? How do you make working together more efficient and effective? Jeroen van der Velden, Associate Professor of Strategy Alignment and director of the Nyenrode Faculty Expertise Center Strategy, Organization & Leadership at Nyenrode Business University can, after more than 25 years of research and consulting work, provide the answers to these questions in great detail.

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• Stefanie Beninger on resilience: stabilize, adjust, or transform?

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 12/11/2022

  Nyenrode Business University recently hosted the fourth edition of the Radical Thinkers Series. In the series, scientists talk about their research and their “radically” different way of thinking.

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• Breaking routines within your organization requires guts, playfulness as well as reflection

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 12/2/2022

  Changing to a more sustainable or more social organization means changing existing patterns. And to be able to do so, you need to address three challenges: giving meaning to what you want to do, learning how to do it, and creating space to eliminate resistance. This is according to research conducted by Irene Jonkers, who is receiving her PhD at Nyenrode Business University today. 'If you understand the three challenges, the process becomes more manageable and also more fun,' Jonkers said.

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• Circular beanies: closing the circle at Nyenrode

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 11/21/2022

  Anyone who thought that Nyenrode Business University focuses purely on education and research is wrong; in fact, the university also sells circular beanies made of recycled cotton from worn clothing. By investing in a student idea, the university is doing its part to make the textile industry more sustainable.

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• We urgently need to understand the impact of new economic powers

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 10/11/2022

  "Do not underestimate the impact of China and other emerging economies on trade and investment flows." So argues Professor of International Economics at Nyenrode Business University Haico Ebbers.

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• Corporate Responsibility Framework

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 9/21/2022

  If an organization wants to do business responsibly and make strategic decisions that benefit people, the environment, and the market, the golden rule is: to measure is to know.

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• Putting nature’s rights on the map

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 7/20/2022

  Nature also needs rights to preserve biodiversity. Prof. Tineke Lambooy and Prof. Ronald Jeurissen identified and analyzed 409 initiatives worldwide, found in 39 countries.

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• Agency Theory review leads to right decisions

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 7/11/2022

  Nyenrode Business University recently hosted the third edition of the Radical Thinkers Series. In the series, scientists talk about their research and their “radically” different way of thinking.

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• Necessary transition to sustainable investments

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/23/2022

  The transition from FDI to sustainable investment is necessary to combat climate change, because international investment laws and policies play a key role in countries' commitment to climate change.

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• Reflections on the relationship accountant and client

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/9/2022

  Niels van Nieuw Amerongen calls during his inaugural lecture not only on accountants to invest in the relationship, but also on clients.

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• Plea for philosophical professional ethics

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/3/2022

  Edgar Karssing stated during his inaugural lecture that preserving and strengthening the integrity of professional practitioners requires a philosophical approach, and that we must guard against moralism and admonishment.

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• “Societal impact of regulation and enforcement in the real estate sector unclear”

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/2/2022

  The research projects of Bob Hoogenboom have influenced the Dutch debate on the regulation of the real estate market, the quality of (self-)regulation, and the degree of cooperation and information sharing within the government and especially the public sector.

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• Paper on deregulating financial markets wins best paper award

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/1/2022

  Prof. Dr. Michael Erkens and Prof. Dr. Ying Gan won the Best Paper Award at the American Accounting Association's Southeast Region Meeting in Orlando.

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• “Gaining from sustainable competitive advantage? Don’t be afraid to fail!”

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/30/2022

  Innovation is for organization key to gaining sustainable competitive advantage, but what is the right key?

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• Better investment decisions for venture capitalists

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/25/2022

  In order to better substantiate investment decisions for start-ups, you need to take a closer look at previous sources of financing.

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• A new legal form for social enterprises in the Netherlands

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/5/2022

  Our research has in recent years supported many entrepreneurs in finding appropriate legal forms for their businesses.

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