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the case organizations were analysed. Through a two-staged
analytical process, we abductively developed a novel conceptual

framework at the intersection of the above theoretical lenses.
The findings suggest that the knowledge-intensive SME’s strategic
agility, ambidexterity and empowerment-focussed HRM approach
was influenced by the owner-manager or leader’s ambidextrous
leadership style and their philosophy towards managing people and
had a positive impact in creating a culture of trust, participation, risk-
taking and openness, and led to delivering innovative products and

services as well as several positive employee-level outcomes. Recent
literature reviews on HRM In SMEs highlight several gaps, including
the impact of owner-manager or leader’s philosophy of managing
people in shaping HRM practices and employee outcomes. This paper
thus adds to the existing literature on HRM and knowledge-intensive
SMEs.

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With enterprise metaverse comes great possibilities!
Understanding metaverse usage intention from an

employee perspective
Aman Kumar, Amit Shankar, Reeti Agarwal, Vaishali Agar-
wal, Ebtesam Abdullah Alzeiby

Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services (ABDC-A)

The present research examines the enterprise metaverse adoption
intention behaviour using the Diffusion of Innovation theory (DOI)
theory. The findings of this research reveal that dimensions of DOI
theory are substantially associated with the enterprise metaverse
usage intention. Further, digital agility significantly mediates the
relationship between antecedents and the intention to use. Further,
the mediating impact of digital agility on the relationship among
compatibility, complexity, observability and intention is moderated by
government policy effectiveness. The conclusions of the research will
give valuable insights into the existing metaverse literature, offering
a more profound understanding from the perspective of individuals
grounded in the principles of DOI. Additionally, the study aids
organizations in comprehending the essential factors persuading the
intention of employees to use the enterprise metaverse.

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