Francesco Antonio Perotti

• Prima, Christian Di; Martin, Čepel; Perotti, Francesco Antonio & Bresciani, Stefano (2026). A pathway to effective HR activities and organizational performance. The International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal. ISSN 1554-7191. 22(1). doi: 10.1007/s11365-026-01178-w. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  While the scientific debate about corporate entrepreneurship and organizational dynamics is proliferating, most studies have overlooked entrepreneurship concerning specific organizational functions. This gap is even more pronounced considering the evolving human resources (HR) domain. In this vein, HR management’s strategic role in steering employees’ activities and organizational performance remains an underexplored area. In recent years, HR analytics has even shaken up HR activities, offering a valuable tool for enhancing the effectiveness of HR practices and enabling data-driven decision-making. However, despite its role as a support mechanism for HR professionals, the limited empirical literature on the subject has predominantly treated HR analytics as an antecedent rather than a catalyst of various organizational phenomena. In response, we examine the impact of entrepreneurial behavior at the HR functional level on the HR practices implemented by the organization, including the moderating effect of HR analytics. Furthermore, the impact of HR practices on firm performance was assessed. Our results rely on data collected from 266 h managers of European companies and analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM). Our findings contribute to corporate entrepreneurship research by demonstrating the importance of entrepreneurial traits not only for driving externally oriented initiatives but also for enhancing internal HR processes. This study also advances the HRM debate by clarifying the role of HR analytics as a catalyst for organizational phenomena.

• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Alon, Ilan; Gupta, Bhumika & Ferraris, Alberto (2025). Unravelling Inter-Organisational Collaboration to Address the Circular Economy Transitions: A Systematic Literature Review. Business Strategy and the Environment (BSE). ISSN 0964-4733. 34(8), p. 10653–10680. doi: 10.1002/bse.70136. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This study offers a systematic review of the growing body of literature about inter-organisational collaboration initiatives that have arisen to deal with the circular economy transition. Indeed, circular economy transition is highly reliant on stakeholders' interaction in collaborative patterns, where organisations bring together specific knowledge and resources to overcome technical and economic constraints. Building on this awareness, an increasing number of studies furthered the understanding of circular economy from a meso-level perspective and the need for systematisation has become evident. In response to the lack of general conceptualisation and characterisation of inter-organisational collaboration initiatives, this article provides a clearer picture of the most common collaborative approaches discussed in the circular economy literature. As a result of the bibliometric and thematic content analysis of 78 scientific papers, we illustrate three thematic clusters and outline five dimensions to put forward a novel conceptual compass for circular economy ventures. Delving into circular partnerships, supply chains, and ecosystems, we offer a first systematisation of such a flourishing literature stream and suggest future avenues by handling several research questions for forthcoming studies. In terms of managerial implications, this study supports decision-making by comparing different strategic approaches to address the circular economy transition in collaboration with firm's stakeholders.

• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Amitrano, Cristina Caterina; Camilleri, Mark Anthony & Troise, Ciro (2025). Equity crowdfunding: an open innovation tool to attain corporate sustainability. Innovation: Organization and Management. ISSN 1447-9338. 28(1), p. 215–235. doi: 10.1080/14479338.2025.2478082. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This study enhances the understanding of equity crowdfunding as an open innovation tool that allows firms to embrace corporate sustainability. Building on grounded theory, we investigate how equity crowdfunding campaigns facilitate stakeholder engagement and trigger sustainability-oriented innovation. In the form of an abductive study, our qualitative inquiry adopts an interpretive stance to collect and analyse data from 17 Italian start-ups and SMEs that successfully completed an equity crowdfunding campaign. We relied on semi-structured interviews administered to managers and investors, in addition to secondary sources of information. As a result, we identify the key mechanisms by which equity crowdfunding enables companies to collect valuable feedback, resources, and market insights. According to the relational view of stakeholder engagement, two-way communication allows knowledge creation and learning, which leads to the development of sustainability-oriented innovations. A conceptual framework is provided to showcase the activity, aim, and impact of stakeholder engagement. Thus, our findings highlight the dual role of investors as financial supporters and strategic partners in driving corporate sustainability. Borrowing stakeholder theory’s dogmas, we contribute to the literature by clarifying the function of equity crowdfunding in triggering stakeholder engagement while pursuing value co-creation. From a practical standpoint, we advise companies, intermediaries, and policymakers through equity crowdfunding’s non-financial benefits exploitation to achieve corporate sustainability..

• Bevilacqua, Simone; Masárová, Jana; Perotti, Francesco Antonio & Ferraris, Alberto (2025). Enhancing top managers' leadership with artificial intelligence: insights from a systematic literature review. Review of Managerial Science. ISSN 1863-6683. 19, p. 2899–2935. doi: 10.1007/s11846-025-00836-7. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  In the contemporary landscape of digital transformation (DT), the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) is radically restructuring the managerial processes of organizations. As a result, the influence of top managers is emerging as a determining factor in the effectiveness of business strategies related to AI innovation. Academics have provided a large body of literature on this topic, drawing on upper echelons theory, which states that top managers' leadership influences companies' strategic decisions and performance. Leaders have revolutionized their roles and skills to exploit the full potential of AI and integrate it into the business decision-making process effectively. However, given the fragmented nature of existing studies, a systematic literature review is needed to consolidate and clarify how AI impacts top managers' leadership. This paper presents findings involving bibliometric and content analysis tools, examining 63 articles from 31 highly ranked academic journals. Three research clusters emerge: (1) AI-driven skills of top managers' leadership; (2) factors driving top managers' decision to adopt AI in organizations; and (3) the strategic use of AI. The article contributes to upper echelons theory, providing a holistic perspective on top managers' leadership in the AI era and a guidance framework for successfully integrating AI in businesses. Finally, the study offers scholars avenues for future research and provides practical insights for top managers seeking to harness AI technologies to enhance their strategic leadership in organizations.

• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Troise, Ciro; Ferraris, Alberto & Hirwani Wan Hussain, Wan Mohd (2024). Bridging Innovation Management and Circular Economy: An Empirical Assessment of Green Innovation and Open Innovation. Creativity and Innovation Management. ISSN 0963-1690. doi: 10.1111/caim.12647. Full text in Research Archive
• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Rozsa, Zoltan; Kuděj, Michal & Ferraris, Alberto (2024). Building a knowledge sharing climate amid shadows of sabotage: a microfoundational perspective into job satisfaction and knowledge sabotage. Journal of Knowledge Management. ISSN 1367-3270. 28(5), p. 1490–1516. doi: 10.1108/JKM-03-2023-0262. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Purpose -Drawing on the microfoundations theory and rational choice sociology, this study aims to investigate knowledge-sharing microfoundations through knowledge sabotage behaviours in the workplace. As such, it aims to shed light on the adverse impact of knowledge sabotage on a knowledge-sharing climate. Design/methodology/approach - As a quantitative deductive study, it is based on information collected from 329 employees of European companies by self-administered online surveys. Data validity and reliability has been assessed through a confirmatory factor analysis, and data analysis was carried out by using a covariance-based structural equation modelling technique. Findings - The findings from the empirical investigation supported the baseline hypotheses of the multilevel conceptual model, which is the positive relationship between organizational trust and environmental knowledge sharing. Then, recurring to a microfoundational exploration, this study supports the mediating indirect effect of job satisfaction and knowledge sabotage in affecting knowledge sharing as a social outcome. Research limitations/implications - This study concurs to broaden knowledge-sharing awareness among scholars and practitioners, by focusing on knowledge sabotage as its most pernicious counterproductive behaviour. Furthermore, this research provides valuable guidance for the future development of research based on multilevel investigations. Originality/value - This study builds on the need to explore the numerous factors that affect knowledge sharing in economic organizations, specifically focusing on knowledge sabotage. Adapting Coleman’s bathtub, the authors advance the first multilevel conceptual model used to unveil the knowledge-sharing microfoundations from the perspective of a counterproductive knowledge behaviour.

• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Bargoni, Augusto; Bernardi, Paola De & Rozsa, Zoltan (2024). Fostering circular economy through open innovation: Insights from multiple case study. Business Ethics, the Environment and Responsibility (BEER). ISSN 2694-6416. p. 1–19. doi: 10.1111/beer.12657. Full text in Research Archive
• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Dhir, Amandeep; Ferraris, Alberto & Kliestik, Tomas (2023). Investigating digital technologies' implementation in circular businesses: Evidence from the going circular path. Journal of Management & Organization. ISSN 1833-3672. doi: 10.1017/jmo.2023.60. Full text in Research Archive
• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Belas, Jaroslav; Jabeen, Fauzia & Bresciani, Stefano (2023). The influence of motivations to share knowledge in preventing knowledge sabotage occurrences: An empirically tested motivational model. Technological Forecasting and Social Change. ISSN 0040-1625. 192. doi: 10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122571. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The purpose of this research is to assess the impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations to share knowledge on knowledge sabotage, in order to shape a motivational model designed to reduce sabotage incidents in practice. It contributes to knowledge management literature broadening our understanding of knowledge sabotage, which has been highlighted as the most extreme counterproductive knowledge behaviour due to its deliberate nature of harming others for personal gain. In fact, even though knowledge sabotage has been widely identified in organizations, we still know too little about such a potentially dangerous phenomenon. In our empirical investigation, data collection took place through online questionnaires addressed to 329 employees and managers of heterogeneous companies from Europe. Data has been analysed employing a structural equation modelling (SEM) technique, whose results confirmed the relevance of this phenomenon and identified a negative relationship between intrinsic motivations to share knowledge and the phenomenon of knowledge sabotage. In the end, our conclusions can be useful to expand researchers' and practitioners' awareness of the most extreme counterproductive workplace behaviour that threatens the process of intra-organizational knowledge sharing.

• Fernandez-Vidal, Jorge; Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Gonzalez, Reyes & Gasco, Jose (2022). Managing digital transformation: The view from the top. Journal of Business Research. ISSN 0148-2963. 152, p. 29–41. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.07.020. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Digital Transformation is upending businesses everywhere. While there is ample research on this topic, there is a clear gap when it comes to understanding the changing talent management role of senior executives in digital transformation processes and the demands of individual employees. This article relies on 23 in-depth interviews with senior managers who are leading all or some of the digital transformation efforts of their respective organizations. Our research, using a grounded theory approach, identifies four key activities (and 37 sub-activities or themes) stemming from the new managerial needs and talent management practices arising from DT processes. We branded these key activities “Drive business change”, “Master fluid & loose organizational structures”, “Master Talent Complexity”, and “Prioritize learning”. This paper aims to provide an overview into the thinking and managerial practices of senior executives in a digital transformation context and complements the limited number of studies that examine the intersection between managerial actions and digital transformation. It also provides a conceptual framework that captures the key managerial demands arising from digital transformation processes and identifies key actions made by senior executives as part of these processes, which can be leveraged by both scholars and practitioners alike.

• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Ferraris, Alberto; Candelo, Elena & Busso, Donatella (2022). The dark side of knowledge sharing: exploring “knowledge sabotage” and its antecedents. Journal of Business Research. ISSN 0148-2963. 141, p. 422–432. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.11.033. Full text in Research Archive

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• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Prima, Christian Di & Ferraris, Alberto (2023). Digital Technologies’ Implementation in Circular Businesses: Evidence from SMEs’ Going Circular Path. Academy of Management Proceedings. doi: 10.5465/AMPROC.2023.18223abstract. Full text in Research Archive
• Perotti, Francesco Antonio; Dhir, Amandeep; Alon, Ilan & Ferraris, Alberto (2024). Collaborate or Perish: Harnessing Strategic Drivers to Navigate the Circular Economy Transition. Universitetet i Agder. ISSN 9788284272276. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  In an era marked by burgeoning environmental concerns and resource depletion, integrating economic growth with sustainable development has become imperative. In response, this research project dwells on circular economy as a strategic approach that promotes a shift from traditional production and consumption systems to restorative and renewable ones. Through four distinct studies, I investigated the practices driving circular principles’ adoption in businesses, winking at inter-organisational collaborative approaches. The dissertation includes a systematic literature review, two multiple case studies with differing philosophical positions, and deductive research based on structural equation modelling. As a result, it recognises and clarifies some critical drivers of circular economy adoption in businesses, which are enabled and empowered by a multistakeholder approach. Findings highlight the importance of strategic collaboration, open innovation, and digital technologies in encouraging circular products, processes, and practices development in collaborative business models. Each study made a specific contribution to the literature by wearing different theoretical lenses, including the resource-based view of the firm, stakeholder theory, and institutional theory. In terms of practical implications, this dissertation provides valuable insights into the strategic drivers and collaborative practices essential for achieving sustainable development and pursuing the circular economy transition.

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