VADOVŲ VAIDMUO AZERBAIDŽANO SOCIALINĖSE ORGANIZACIJOSE COVID-19 PANDEMIJOS METU

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VADOVŲ VAIDMUO AZERBAIDŽANO SOCIALINĖSE ORGANIZACIJOSE COVID-19 PANDEMIJOS METU

THE ROLE OF CEOS IN AZERBAIJANI SOCIAL ENTERPRISES DURING COVID-19

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 8
LITERATURE REVIEW 9
1. Introduction to Social Enterprises in Azerbaijan 9
1.1. The Significance of Social Enterprises during COVID-19 11
1.2. Role of Leadership in Crisis Management 12
2. The CEO's Role in Social Enterprises 13
2.1. Leadership and Decision-Making in Times of Crisis 14
2.2. The CEO's Influence on Organizational Resilience 15
2.3. Strategic Planning and Adaptation during COVID-19 16
3. Challenges and Opportunities for CEOs during COVID-19 17
3.1. Navigating Financial Uncertainties 18
3.2. Maintaining Employee Well-being and Organizational Culture 18
3.3. Leveraging Digital Transformation for Organizational Sustainability 20
METHODOLOGY 21
Research Design 22
Participants 23
Data Collection 24
Data Analysis 25
Ethical Considerations 26
Limitations 27
ANALYTICAL PART 28
Thematic Analysis of CEO Responses 29
In-depth Exploration of Each Theme 30
Theme-CEO Role Connection 33
Leadership Strategies in Crisis Management 33
Strategies for Crisis Management 33
The connection between Decisions and Outcomes 35
CEO Influence on Organizational Resilience 36
Actions Enhancing Resilience 37
Impact of Resilience on Sustainability 39
Strategic Planning and Adaptation 40
Adaptive Strategies 42
Long-Term Implications 43
Challenges and Opportunities 44
Comparative Analysis with Global Practices 46
CONCLUSION 47
REFERENCES 49

INTRODUCTION
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has witnessed a significant
upheaval in economic and social structures, presenting unique challenges and opportunities
for social enterprises globally, and particularly in Azerbaijan. This thesis explores the critical
role of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in Azerbaijani social enterprises during this
tumultuous period, focusing on their strategies, leadership styles, and adaptability in the face
of unprecedented challenges.
Problem:
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a complex landscape for social enterprises,
particularly in Azerbaijan, posing significant challenges in terms of leadership and strategic
decision-making. This study addresses these challenges by focusing on the experiences of
CEOs in navigating this crisis.
Goal:
The goal of this study is to provide an in-depth understanding of how Azerbaijani
social enterprise CEOs have managed and adapted to the pandemic's challenges, particularly
in maintaining organizational resilience and adapting leadership strategies.
Objectives:
To examine the decision-making processes of CEOs in Azerbaijani social enterprises
during the pandemic.
To investigate the strategic changes and leadership styles adopted by these CEOs in
response to COVID-19.
To analyze how these leaders have balanced their social missions with economic
sustainability amidst the crisis.
To explore the role of Azerbaijani social enterprise CEOs as innovators and
trailblazers in a rapidly evolving sector.
Limitations:
This study is subject to inherent limitations of qualitative research, including potential
biases due to its reliance on document analysis and semi-structured interviews. Furthermore,
the findings are context-specific to Azerbaijani social enterprises and may not be
generalizable to other settings or social enterprise models.
Lubberink (2019) underscores the significance of innovative leadership in times of
crisis. In the Azerbaijani context, this translates into the strategic agility of CEOs in social
enterprises, who have had to innovate rapidly to sustain operations and meet emerging
societal needs. The thesis will explore these leadership strategies, illustrating how they align
with global trends in crisis management and innovative leadership.
Chaib De Mares (2021) provides insight into the development of social
entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by social
enterprises, including legal and operational hurdles. This perspective is particularly relevant
in understanding how CEOs navigated these complexities during the pandemic. The thesis
will examine the adaptive strategies and resilience of these enterprises, considering the added
pressure of the global health...