As blockchain and DLTs technology makes its presence felt strongly in many industries like finance and banking, this study investigates the business case for the application to social impact bonds (SIBs). Technological innovation in general, and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in particular, could …

By way of a case study on the regulatory role of owners and managers of brothels and rented rooms for prostitution, this study focuses on the strategies deployed by a municipality to govern these intermediaries. The analysis is based on a typology of responsibilization distinguishing between who the …

Our world is increasingly faced with wicked environmental sustainability challenges, requiring entrepreneurs to work in multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) to address these challenges. Network orchestration is essential for these MSIs to realize their sustainability goals and make an impact. The concept …

Little is known about the role of organizational culture regarding management control systems (MCS) that focus on corporate sustainability. To enhance our understanding of this phenomenon, this study of MCS shows how social and technical forms of control can be used to embedded sustainability in the …

The following research justification focuses on the potential of Be Event Group to find and retain returning customers. As the company has experienced a transition period during Covid, it has now changed its strategy to a differentiation strategy, while also looking to change its customer base towards …

This thesis provides an answer to the question if the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) does fulfil its own objective of supporting Ecosystem-based management by producing Ecosystem Overviews as advice. Against the background of ongoing changes and pressures on the ecosystem, …

This research project explores possible circular strategies for the sustainable denim-specialised brand Kings Of Indigo in the frame of the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles in the Netherlands. A look at notions within the industry, possible collaboration partners, and a case …

Print.com is an international printing company with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. With over 200 employees who work in several departments: Crew Control, Ground Control, Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Journey, Frequent Flyers, Co-Creation, Brand & Concept, and Tech. I am part …

There is a difference between doing the right (or wrong) things and doing things right (or wrong). The first is often referred to with the term leadership. The term managing refers to doing things right (planning, organizing, etc.). Leadership and management concern two related but clearly distinguishable …