| Title |
New perspectives on people management dimensions in recycling startups |
| ID_Doc |
19324 |
| Authors |
Adhikari, DR; Shrestha, P; Adhikari, BR |
| Title |
New perspectives on people management dimensions in recycling startups |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
Journal Of Small Business And Enterprise Development, 30.0, 7 |
| DOI |
10.1108/JSBED-09-2022-0400 |
| Abstract |
Purpose - This research aims to explore people management (PM) dimensions in Nepalese recycling startups (R-startups). Design/methodology/approach - It follows a case study and qualitative research approach. Information is collected from Internet searches and R-startups' blogs. For research purposes, 12 cases out of 30 R-startups are selected using convenient and purposeful non-probability sampling methods. Findings - Three major findings are as follows: (1) the founders of R-startups have become more environmentally aware and motivated to source materials, manufacture products and deliver them without harming the environment; (2) the founders are establishing work-flow to create future employment opportunities and (3) the PM dimensions in R-startups appear to be sustainable and apparently linked with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.5, which aims to reduce waste generation substantially through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. Research limitations/implications - Since researchers use widely accessible internet information, there is no possibility of interfering with the website's text and data. The analysis is solely based on the opinions of founders/co-founders of R-startups. Practical implications - This research presents PM dimensions in R-startups and contributes to the literature in this new field of study. Although on a small scale, this research can provide a basis for minimizing circulatory gaps and closing the loop through circular business (CB). It also provides insights into managing waste in order to create opportunities and wealth. Originality/value - This is one of the few unexplored areas of academic research. The criticalPMdimensions investigated in this study can serve as a baseline for future theoretical development in the context of a specific country. |
| Author Keywords |
Circular business; People management; Recycling; Startups; Sustainable development goals |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001072474500001 |
| WoS Category |
Business |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics |
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