Download or read book Factors Affecting Firm Competitiveness and Performance in the Modern Business World written by Aspasia Vlachvei and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Factors Affecting Firm Competitiveness and Performance in the Modern Business World written by Vlachvei, Aspasia and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economic and business growth is driven by the continuous re-evaluation and optimization of current policies and practices. By implementing more effective procedures, businesses can increase their levels of competitiveness. Factors Affecting Firm Competitiveness and Performance in the Modern Business World is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the most appropriate measures and initiatives for firms to become more competitive within various sectors. Incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives through theoretical foundations and real-world case studies, this book is ideally designed for professionals, practitioners, upper-level students, policy makers, and managers interested in the optimization of business performance.
Download or read book Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation in Family Businesses and SMEs written by Masouras, Andreas and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-06-19 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurship is very important for both entrepreneurs and economic development. It helps boost innovation and competitiveness in every country and facilitates the creation of new jobs and new opportunities, especially for family businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Both entrepreneurship and innovation constitute a subject that is both topical and timeless, since institutions and the various institutional processes have always affected a country’s sustainability. Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation in Family Businesses and SMEs is an essential scholarly publication that contributes to the understanding, improving and strengthening of entrepreneurial development, and innovation’s role in family businesses and SMEs by providing both theoretical and applied knowledge in order to find how and why entrepreneurship and innovation can produce inefficient and dysfunctional outcomes. Featuring a wide range of topics such as women entrepreneurship, internationalization, and organizational learning, this book is ideal for researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, executives, managers, academicians, and students.
Download or read book Effective Open Innovation Strategies in Modern Business Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Rao, N. Raghavendra and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Globalization has created an increase in the number of business opportunities presented to enterprises. A competitive market places demands on businesses to think differently and follow new approaches to managing their business goals and remaining acceptable to suppliers and service providers. Effective Open Innovation Strategies in Modern Business: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a comprehensive resource that focuses on the importance of interdisciplinary concepts in open innovation projects. Using case illustrations, the book examines concepts such as virtual reality, knowledge harvesting, and business process reengineering in relation to open innovation initiatives. As a publication exploring the areas of management and information technology disciplines, this resource is useful for corporate executives, business managers, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and graduate-level students seeking current research on business innovation techniques and approaches.
Download or read book Supporting Innovation Through National R D Programs Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Porath, Amiram and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the importance of knowledge as the basis for economic development, the issue of Research & Development (R&D) as a source of knowledge and of innovation is under discussion. One of the major activities in support of economic development includes setting a network of national support R&D programs. Supporting Innovation Through National R&D Programs: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that examines the basic rational for national support programs and the financial, legal, and strategic aspects that are involved. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as origins of conflict, translational research, and competing trends, this book is geared towards professors, students, researchers, developers, and other industry experts.
Download or read book Competitive Advantage written by Cam Caldwell and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2017 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As firms struggle in the modern era to achieve financial success, many recognize that a global economy has made their task more challenging than ever before. Universal access to the latest information and the ability to duplicate technological capabilities make it difficult for firms to sustain previously existing competitive advantages.Business leaders understand that the challenges that they face require a new and much more behavioral approach to managing their companies than has been successful in the past. In this volume, we address the quest for success in a world where innovation and constant change threaten the status quo.Today's successful leaders recognize the importance of creating organizational cultures that build trust, treat employees as valued partners, and provide those employees with the resources to constantly learn.Emphasizing a value-based and behavioral approach to managing employees, many of the chapters of this book address the importance of a strategic approach that is committed to both organizational excellence and the best interests of a company's employees.Nearly eighty years ago, Chester Barnard emphasized that successful organizations both pursue a worthy purpose that benefits society and strive to satisfy the individual needs of its membership. This volume endorses the importance that successful organizations today are committed to values that inspire others, work for the best interests of the global community, and demonstrate a commitment to constant improvement.The theme of this volume is that competitive advantage can best be achieved by leaders and companies that are constantly learning, looking for more effective and efficient ways to assist customers, and those who are dedicated to innovation and the pursuit of excellence.
Download or read book Globalization and the Ethical Responsibilities of Multinational Corporations Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Johnson, Tarnue and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large corporations operating on an international scale require honest business practices. It is imperative for corporations to conduct activities in an ethical manner, while also attaining effective economic growth. Globalization and the Ethical Responsibilities of Multinational Corporations: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a scholarly reference source including the latest findings on the connection between international influence and integrity among corporations. Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of topics and perspectives such as corporate governance, stakeholder theory, and foreign direct investment (FDI), this publication is ideally designed for researchers, professionals, and academicians seeking current research on how global and transnational firms have affected economic progression all over the world.
Download or read book Entrepreneurial Marketing and International New Ventures written by Izabela Kowalik and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book investigates the entrepreneurial marketing (EM) concept within the broader discipline of international entrepreneurship. The analysis of this concept, and designing a model of EM antecedents, elements, and outcomes that was tested on the basis of empirical studies covering companies from three European countries, explores and develops the field of international marketing and entrepreneurship. The book examines the role of entrepreneurial marketing in the internationalization processes of new ventures and adopts both qualitative and quantitative methods for analyzing the antecedents and characteristics of entrepreneurial marketing, as well as their relationships with internationalization activities and firms’ performances. It goes on to show how the application of entrepreneurial marketing may lead to an accelerated internationalization of companies originating from a transition market, as well as the Western-European markets. It addresses these topics with regards to entrepreneurial marketing and management and will be of interest to researchers, academics, managers, entrepreneurs, and students in the fields of international business, international marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Download or read book Sustainability Reporting Ethics and Strategic Management Strategies for Modern Organizations written by Oncioiu, Ionica and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current modern companies, which are also the key factors of a global economy, are subject to increasing pressures to conduct their business in an environmentally responsible manner, due to social and environmental problems. Improving long-term environmental performance can bring economic benefits to those companies that are innovative and environmentally sensitive, especially by integrating environmental information into their business strategies. Considering all the changes, sustainability reporting, management, and financial accounting becomes a powerful information tool for executives, managers, and employee teams to gain insights and make better decisions. Along with concepts such as ethical, controlling, auditing, management, and financial accounting, reporting provides value with the decision-making process. All these debates underline the major responsibility of users when configuring accounting and finance models and thereby in modelling business information. Sustainability Reporting, Ethics, and Strategic Management Strategies for Modern Organizations proposes an interdisciplinary perspective and explores various theoretical and practical approaches of ethical standards, management accounting, and their impact in the 21st century on different areas of activity. It contrasts external financial accounting for government regulators and the investment community with internal management accounting for managers to leverage for decision making. In addition, the book examines the role of management accounting and sustainability reporting from other points of view such as ethical standards, corporate social responsibility, creative accounting, green accounting, environmental indicators, e-accounting, KPI, lean accounting, controlling, auditing, reporting, etc., offering a number of new insights into management accounting. It is intended for chief financial officers, financial controllers, business analysts, financial planners, financial analysts, budgeting managers, executives, managers, academicians, researchers, and students.
Download or read book Research Anthology on Securing Medical Systems and Records written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 1060 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the influx of internet and mobile technology usage, many medical institutions—from doctor’s offices to hospitals—have implemented new online technologies for the storage and access of health data as well as the monitoring of patient health. Telehealth was particularly useful during the COVID-19 pandemic, which monumentally increased its everyday usage. However, this transition of health data has increased privacy risks, and cyber criminals and hackers may have increased access to patient personal data. Medical staff and administrations must remain up to date on the new technologies and methods in securing these medical systems and records. The Research Anthology on Securing Medical Systems and Records discusses the emerging challenges in healthcare privacy as well as the technologies, methodologies, and emerging research in securing medical systems and enhancing patient privacy. It provides information on the implementation of these technologies as well as new avenues of medical security research. Covering topics such as biomedical imaging, internet of things, and watermarking, this major reference work is a comprehensive resource for security analysts, data scientists, hospital administrators, leaders in healthcare, medical professionals, health information managers, medical professionals, mobile application developers, security professionals, technicians, students, libraries, researchers, and academicians.
Download or read book Harnessing Marine Macroalgae for Industrial Purposes in an Australian Context Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Roos, Göran and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s environmental and economic climate, it is important for businesses to drive development towards sustainable and zero-waste industries, responsibly leveraging renewable low-cost inputs to generate high-value outputs for the global market. Marine macroalgae presents modern businesses with opportunities for the development of a new and vibrant industry sector that largely fulfills these requirements. Harnessing Marine Macroalgae for Industrial Purposes in an Australian Context: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides emerging perspectives on the theoretical and practical aspects of developing a new business sector within the bio-marine industry. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as competitive advantage, food industry, and production systems, this publication is ideally designed for environmental researchers, business students, engineers, and academicians seeking current research on the economics, regulation, and policy in supporting the development of the macroalgal industry sector in the global market.
Download or read book New Business Frontiers in the Metaverse written by Inder, Shivani and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-13 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The metaverse has emerged as an influential force, beckoning entrepreneurs to navigate uncharted territories. Platform and gaming companies strategically position themselves to take advantage of the metaverse's potential, indicating that this shift transcends mere trendiness. The metaverse isn't confined to the realms of conceptuality or viral discussions anymoreit signifies a monumental revolution poised to reshape society and humanity at large. As entrepreneurs fervently adopt artificial intelligence, an unprecedented wave of creativity ensues, redefining the very fabric of business. Yet, with this surge comes a cascade of myths and challenges that shape the metaverse's entrepreneurial landscape, spanning technological intricacies, cultural dynamics, and ethical considerations. The book, titled New Business Frontiers in the Metaverse, aims to demystify the metaverse's complexities. Moving beyond the speculative buzz surrounding the metaverse, the book unfolds as a dynamic exploration of the relationship between entrepreneurship and this digital frontier. By addressing the myths and challenges head-on, it seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dimensions that entrepreneurs will confront in the metaverse. Through an exploration of integrated technologies like NFTs, Web 4.0, augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality, the book offers a unique perspective on how these innovations intertwine to shape the metaverse's entrepreneurial landscape.
Download or read book Redefining Global Economic Thinking for the Welfare of Society written by Rahman, Md Mashiur and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-12-10 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The richest one percent of the entire population of the world now owns more than half of the global wealth. Global wealth is unequally distributed, gross domestic product (GDP) and consumption are a declining trend, and poverty is an increasing trend. Each participant’s gain or loss of utility is exactly balanced by the losses or gains of the utility of the other participants, which certainly drives an unhealthy and unhappy globe. As such, global economic thinking must be redefined in order to encourage inclusive development and better problem solving. Redefining Global Economic Thinking for the Welfare of Society is a comprehensive reference source that examines the prevailing economic theories and thinking, determines the deficiency of some of the existing economic thinking, and sets up guidelines and transformation of existing economic thinking. Covering topics that include economic development, circular economy, and population health, this serves as an excellent resource for economists, sociologists, government officials, policymakers, practitioners, faculties of universities and colleges, students, researchers, and academicians.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Organizational Culture Strategies for Effective Knowledge Management and Performance written by Tessier, Dana and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizations are facing major disruptions in technology, consumer preferences, and in the makeup of their workforce, and as a result, they will need to adapt to these rapidly changing times to stay effective. Organizations that are able to tap into the collective knowledge of their employees and leverage their insights will have an advantage over those that lack this connectivity. Implementing a knowledge management (KM) strategy can help organizations improve operational effectiveness, innovation, and adapt to changes, but the majority of KM implementations fail due to misalignment with the organization's existing culture. Organizational culture can enable effective KM, or it can be a barrier to its implementation. The Handbook of Research on Organizational Culture Strategies for Effective Knowledge Management and Performance defines the relationship between organizational culture and knowledge management and how they impact one another. This handbook also identifies critical business practices to assist organizations in transitioning to work from home while maintaining a strong corporate culture that includes beneficial knowledge-sharing behaviors. Covering topics including knowledge management, organizational culture, and change management, this text is essential for managers, executives, practitioners, leaders in business, non-profits, academicians, researchers, and students looking for research on how organizations can thrive and adapt due to emerging global disruptions as well as local or internal disruptions.
Download or read book Myth in Modern Media Management and Marketing written by Kreft, Jan and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of communication technology and the proliferation of centers that collect, interpret, and transmit information does not mean that communities have become a more transparent and enlightened environment. If anything, the pioneering research of modern communication signifies the ambiguity of individual and collective existence. Myth in Modern Media Management and Marketing is an essential reference source that discusses the analysis of the role of myth and mythical thinking in the operation of media organizations and their functioning on the media market. Featuring research on topics such as social media, brand management, and advertising, this book is ideally designed for social media analysts, media specialists, public relations managers, media managers, marketers, advertisers, students, researchers, and professionals involved with media and new media management.
Download or read book Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Cross Border Trade and Business written by Abdul-Talib, Asmat-Nizam and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-12-10 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross-border business transactions have become increasingly important due to new norms of conducting business. Cross-border business has led to the emergence of multiple business opportunities and challenges to various stakeholders. Such global reality cannot simply be ignored; thus, business entities that operate across national borders need to fully employ global business strategies to compete and survive in the dynamic global environment. Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Cross-Border Trade and Business captures a multi-faceted outlook on international business phenomena, particularly when cross-border businesses are severely affected by global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This book discusses the perspectives of stakeholders from both developed and developing countries as they handled international crises including the COVID-19 pandemic. Covering topics such as knowledge acquisition, internationalization, and small and medium enterprises, this book is an essential resource for business executives, practitioners, policymakers, graduate and post-graduate students of government or business administration, professors, researchers, and academicians.
Download or read book Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism in the COVID 19 Era written by Androniki Kavoura and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the latest findings of researchers from around the globe who presented their work at the 9th International Conference on Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism in the Covid-19 era. It provides up-to-date information and discusses current trends, issues, and debates, as well as theoretical and practical research, on strategic innovative marketing and tourism and applications from social media. Topics covered include social media in marketing and tourism hospitality, and strategic tools and techniques developed and implemented by some of the world’s leading research labs. In addition, the book brings together work from academia and industry.
