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Role of Effectuation Towards Sustainability: A Systematic Literature Review

In: Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Resilience for Sustainability: Management Practices and Strategies for the Future (IRC 2025)

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  • Preety Devi

    (Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Research Scholar, Department of Management Studies)

  • Anshu Bhardwaj

    (Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies)

Abstract

Effectuation, a flexible decision-making approach in entrepreneurship, emphasizes on the adaptability, optimization of available resources and collaboration, making it particularly relevant for sustainability-oriented ventures. In contrast to traditional causal logic, effectuation offers dynamic strategies to navigate uncertainty and align entrepreneurial activities with sustainability goals. Despite its potential, the application of effectuation logic in sustainability remains underexplored. This study systematically reviews the intersection of effectuation and sustainability by extracting data from the Scopus database and using bibliometric analysis through VOS viewer. It aims to identify key themes, trends, and contributions of effectuation in promoting sustainability-focused entrepreneurship. Findings indicate that effectuation promotes the sustainability by encouraging experimentation, collaboration with stakeholder and resource efficiency, enabling businesses to adapt to complex and changing environments. A balance between effectual and causal approaches enhances innovation and aligns ventures with long-term sustainability objectives. The study highlights collaborative research trends and emerging thematic areas in effectuation and sustainability as well. Practical implications include promoting effectual thinking among entrepreneurs to enhance adaptability, encouraging educators to integrate these principles into entrepreneurship education, and guiding policymakers to develop supportive frameworks that leverage effectuation’s strengths. This study provides a foundation for understanding the critical role of effectuation in achieving sustainability with optimum utilization of resources.

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  • Preety Devi & Anshu Bhardwaj, 2025. "Role of Effectuation Towards Sustainability: A Systematic Literature Review," Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research, in: Swaranjeet Arora & Tanzeem Hasnat & Praveen Gupta & Rekha Gupta & C. P. Gupta (ed.), Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Resilience for Sustainability: Management Practices and Strategies for the Future (IRC 2025), pages 42-59, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:advbcp:978-94-6463-860-8_5
    DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-860-8_5
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