Browsing by Author "Karapolatgil, Ahmet Anil"

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Beyond Compliance: Multi-Dimensional Text Mining Analysis of Corporate Sustainability Reporting
(Editura ASE, 2025) Sener, Irge; Karapolatgil, Ahmet Anil; 03.04. İşletme; 03. İktisadi ve İdari Birimler Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi
This study investigates how organisations respond to Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements through systematic analysis of corporate communications and sustainability reports. We employ multi-dimensional text mining analysis of 500 companies across 12 industries, using lexical analysis, sentiment analysis, and network analysis of sustainability reports (2022-2024) and corporate communications (1.200 documents) from TIME's Most Sustainable Companies ranking. Three distinct organisational response patterns emerge: compliance-oriented positioning (35%), transformation-oriented positioning (42%), and value-creation positioning (23%). Service-oriented sectors demonstrate positive sentiment (+0.67) toward CSRD implementation, while resourceintensive industries show negative sentiment (-0.14). The cross-country analysis reveals distinct national approaches reflecting institutional contexts. This study contributes the first large-scale text mining analysis of CSRD implementation responses, providing empirical evidence of heterogeneous organisational approaches to sustainability reporting beyond simple compliance frameworks. The multi-dimensional methodology enables systematic comparison across industries and countries, revealing sector-specific implementation patterns previously unidentified in sustainability reporting literature. Findings inform policymakers about industry-specific implementation challenges and demonstrate that regulatory framing significantly influences organisational strategic positioning toward sustainability reporting.
Historical Development of Foundation Universities From Organizational Ecology Perspective
(Tuba-turkish Acad Sciences, 2024) Sener, Irge; Karapolatgil, Ahmet Anil; 03.04. İşletme; 03. İktisadi ve İdari Birimler Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi
In this study, the diversification and spread of Foundation Universities, which have been providing higher education for nearly 40 years in our country, T & uuml;rkiye has been examined descriptively within the frame of organizational ecology theory. The qualifications of the founding foundations of the 74 Foundation Universities, which are continuing education since the first Foundation University started education in 1984, have been examined in the historical process until 2022 yearend. It has been evaluated that the conditions of the period in which the Universities were founded caused their diversification; and five different periods were determined according to the foundation dates of the Foundation Universities. While the increase in the number of Foundation Universities was low in some periods, it was determined that there was a high increase in other periods. In addition, according to the characteristics of the Founding Foundations, a classification was made for Foundation Universities under six different categories as; "educator", "investor", "medical education focus", "collective organization", "public nature" and "association". Currently, investor category universities outnumber those in other categories. Another issue identified in the study is that the Founding Foundations tend to preserve the imprinting of their qualifications. In addition, in line with the stagnation in the number of newly opened Foundation Universities in recent years, it has been evaluated that the number of Foundation Universities in metropolitan cities has reached saturation. However, it is considered likely that Foundation Universities with different imprinting characteristics will be established in the future.
Industry 4.0 Readiness of Smes: Active Participants or Silent Audience of the Revolution
(Sosyoekonomi Soc, 2023) Sener, Irge; Karapolatgil, Ahmet Anil; 21583; 03.04. İşletme; 03. İktisadi ve İdari Birimler Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi
Nowadays, the technological consequences of the Fourth Industrial Revolution affect all organisations. However, the current reactions of SMEs have yet to be explored. For this reason, this study focused on the actual status of SMEs and aimed to determine their readiness and awareness of Industry 4.0 technologies. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 44 SME managers operating in Ankara, constituting the study sample. Research findings were examined within the scope of 3 main themes determined by content analysis. In this context, it has been concluded that SMEs in the sample have low awareness of Industry 4.0, and their readiness needs to be improved.
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Rules of the Game: Strategy in Football Industry
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2015) Sener, Irge; Karapolatgil, Ahmet Anil; 21583; 03.04. İşletme; 03. İktisadi ve İdari Birimler Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi
Being one of the most popular sport industry in the world, football attracted interest not only for being a globalized sport and its impact on national identities, but also due to generation of high revenue from matchday, broadcast and commercial sources. With this study, strategic groups among the 50 global football club brands, based on these revenue is identified and the common main strategies of the groups are analyzed. Although many research is undertaken about strategic groups in various industries, similar research in sports industry is still at infancy. The findings indicate three different strategic groups, with member clubs of each group following similar strategies. In addition, brand value forms mobility barriers among strategic groups. (C) 2015 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Strategic Leadership and Radical Change: From Twitter To X
(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2025) Karapolatgil, Ahmet Anil; Balcioglu, Yavuz Selim; Sener, Irge; 03.04. İşletme; 03. İktisadi ve İdari Birimler Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi
PurposeThis study examines the role of strategic leadership in facilitating the successful implementation of radical organizational changes based on data obtained from X (formerly Twitter).Design/methodology/approachThe study centers on user-generated content spanning from April 14, 2022 to July 23, 2023, which encompasses notable occurrences like Elon Musk's acquisition declaration and renaming of Twitter to X. Using corpus linguistics and discourse analysis, we examined a dataset of 41,296 tweets to identify significant indicators and topics, measure sentiment and study frequency and collocations of relevant terms.FindingsThe findings demonstrate that a gradual and well-planned execution, along with efficient methods of conveying information, is essential in reducing opposition and promoting approval among individuals involved. The study reveals significant inquiries: the influence of prioritizing internal modifications prior to customer-oriented modifications, the consequences of implementing simultaneous modifications on user responses, diminished opposition to customer-oriented modifications when implemented last and the significance of strategic communication in reducing resistance and promoting acceptance.Originality/valueThe critical role of strategic communication in strategic leadership during a high-profile corporate acquisition as a radical organizational change is demonstrated. The study underlines the role of owner-manager who communicates transparently and acts decisively to improve trust among stakeholders, which is essential for stabilizing and mobilizing support during uncertain times such as crises or radical change. These insights offer essential direction for executives seeking to achieve substantial changes inside their businesses, enhancing their comprehension of strategic leadership in handling extreme organizational transformations.
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Sustainability Reports Disclosures: Who Are the Most Salient Stakeholders
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2016) Sener, Irge; Varoglu, Abdulkadir; Karapolatgil, Ahmet Anil; 21583; 03.04. İşletme; 03. İktisadi ve İdari Birimler Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi
Due to the importance of stakeholders for the sustainability of the companies, there exists a research interest to identify the important stakeholders. With this study, most salient and other groups of stakeholders were identified based on a content analysis of sustainability reports of 78 large-scale companies. Although many researches are undertaken in developed countries based on sustainability reports that are popular tools for information disclosure for the companies, similar research in developing countries is still at infancy. The findings of the study indicate shareholders and government to be the most salient stakeholders regardless of industry difference. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.