OECD field 5.2 · 11 ideas
Economics and business
research ideas.
Qualified university research directions mapped to Economics and business. These are starting points for further scoping, literature review and supervision—not completed proposals or claims of novelty.
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Ordered by qualification signalDeveloping Standardized Metrics for Evaluating the Efficacy of Organizational Resilience Coaching Interventions
While organizational coaching is widely used to improve employee resilience, the lack of standardized evaluation metrics hinders comparative efficacy studies. This research proposes a roadmap for developing consistent assessment frameworks for resilience coaching.
Enhancing Foresight Maturity in SMEs Through Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Stakeholder Integration
This study identifies key determinants of foresight maturity in manufacturing SMEs, emphasizing the role of dynamic capabilities. Future research could examine the causal relationship between foresight maturity levels and long-term financial performance.
Evaluating Digital Financial Service Adoption Across Diverse Socioeconomic Groups for Sustainable Economic Growth
Digital financial services are critical for achieving SDG8, yet their adoption varies significantly across different population segments. This research examines how targeted policy interventions can improve financial literacy and digital inclusion to foster equitable economic development.
What makes community-owned batteries survive beyond the pilot?
Many community energy trials end when grant funding does. This project would compare the governance, tariff and maintenance choices behind systems that remain useful five years later.
Integrating Soft Systems Methodology into Operations Research for Long-Term Strategic Scenario Planning
This paper explores the future of operations research by applying critical uncertainty approaches and soft systems methodology. It suggests that future studies should investigate the integration of these soft tools to address complex, non-linear changes in the field.
Epistemic Justice and the Informal Oil Economy: Re-evaluating Artisanal Refineries in the Niger Delta
This study examines the framing of informal artisanal oil refining in Nigeria, arguing for a shift toward epistemic justice that acknowledges local knowledge and socio-economic realities.
Mapping the Socio-Economic Drivers of Migrant Participation in European Platform Labour Markets
This study explores the intersection of migration patterns and platform-based employment across diverse European contexts. It aims to identify the structural factors that influence migrant representation in the gig economy.
Assessing the Role of University-Industry Knowledge Sharing in Emerging Economy Innovation Ecosystems
Open science and open innovation are critical for economic development in emerging markets. This study proposes examining the specific mechanisms that facilitate effective knowledge transfer between universities and private firms.
Knowledge Management Practices as Mediators for Strategic Foresight in Small and Medium Enterprises
This research investigates how knowledge management processes influence the relationship between business intelligence and strategic foresight. It seeks to understand how SMEs can better leverage internal knowledge to navigate market uncertainty.
Evaluating Longitudinal Impacts of Collaborative Foresight Processes on Organizational Strategy and Decision Making
Collaborative foresight is increasingly used to navigate complex futures, yet its long-term impact remains under-researched. This study proposes an empirical evaluation of how collaborative foresight exercises influence strategic outcomes over time.
Video-Based Learning Impacts on Undergraduate Business Numeracy Achievement: A Longitudinal Longitudinal Analysis
A longitudinal study evaluating the efficacy of video-based learning (VBL) in improving business statistics performance among first-year undergraduate students.