Download or read book Innovation Capabilities and Entrepreneurial Opportunities of Smart Working written by Orlando, Beatrice and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-11-24 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of Smart Working (SW) and Distance Learning (DL), leading to concerns about their overall effectiveness despite initial efficiency. Limited research on the positive and negative effects of these practices has left decision-makers ill-equipped to navigate their complexities. To address this knowledge gap, Innovation Capabilities and Entrepreneurial Opportunities of Smart Working, edited by Beatrice Orlando from the University of Ferrara, Italy, provides a comprehensive resource to explore the multifaceted effects of SW and DL. The book covers topics such as efficiency, effectiveness, knowledge management, individual impact, and broader social, economic, and business implications, equipping both academic scholars and practitioners with the necessary knowledge to understand and leverage SW and DL effectively. It empowers decision-makers to make informed choices, develop innovative strategies, and maximize benefits while mitigating potential negative effects. By offering a comprehensive examination of the present and future impact of SW and DL, Innovation Capabilities and Entrepreneurial Opportunities of Smart Working emerges as an indispensable solution. The book enables scholars to contribute groundbreaking research and assists practitioners in making informed decisions that will shape the future of work and learning in the digital age. With its fresh insights and evidence-based research, it equips readers to navigate the complexities of SW and DL, driving meaningful change and fostering innovation in organizations and educational institutions.

Download or read book Social Inclusion Tactics for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities written by Chandan, Harish Chandra and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-10-24 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) is a lifelong condition that limits intelligence, learning, and daily life skills. People with IDDs are often not integrated in mainstream society. They have fewer opportunities to participate in recreational activities, hindering their social inclusion, which has the potential to diminish quality of life. As a compassionate society, we must understand how people with IDDs can be socially integrated to ensure their mental health and to maximize their potential so that they can contribute to society in their unique way. Social Inclusion Tactics for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities promotes the social integration of people with IDDs and aims to increase awareness about the lack of opportunities for socialization for people with IDDs. Covering topics such as autism, children with disabilities, and societal inclusion, this book is a valuable resource for organizations, policymakers, academicians, researchers, sociologists, and more.

Download or read book AI and Emotional Intelligence for Modern Business Management written by Bhardwaj, Bhawana and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-10-16 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ever-evolving field of management in today's corporate world is marked by constant disruptions and turbulence. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) presents opportunities for automation, optimization, and effective leadership, but it also raises concerns about job displacement and the need to bridge the gap between these two domains. AI and Emotional Intelligence for Modern Business Management: Bridging the Gap and Nurturing Success offers solutions to closing the knowledge gap. This book provides comprehensive insights and practical strategies to academic scholars, researchers, practitioners, educators, and students. Targeting a diverse audience, this book serves as a solution-oriented resource for navigating the complexities of AI and EI in business management. By addressing both AI and EI, the book equips readers with the necessary tools to integrate these domains seamlessly into modern business management practices, stimulating informed discussions, inspiring innovative approaches, and fostering a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges posed by these emerging fields.

Download or read book Emerging Technologies in Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factories written by Hassan, Ahdi and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid digital transformation is forcing the manufacturing industry to drastically alter its current trajectory for future success. The remarkable convergence of digitalization and manufacturing is reshaping industries, ushering in an era known as Industry 5.0. This revolutionary transition has given birth to digital manufacturing and smart factories, heralding a new dawn in the way we produce goods. The amalgamation of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, the internet of things (IoT), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), big data analytics, cloud computing, and additive manufacturing stands poised to unlock unprecedented avenues in the realm of production. Practitioners, researchers, dreamers, and pioneers all are beckoned to explore the uncharted territories of digital innovation in manufacturing. Emerging Technologies in Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factories spans domains from mechanical and electrical engineering to computer science, from industrial economics to business strategy, and this book addresses this diverse audience. The book embarks on a comprehensive voyage, unveiling the latest evolutions and nascent trends within digital manufacturing and smart factories. From inception to execution, from design optimization to predictive maintenance, every phase of the manufacturing lifecycle is scrutinized through the lens of cutting-edge technologies. Rather than relying exclusively on the theoretical realm, this book also ventures into the crucible of real-world application, offering practical insights drawn from varied industries, including automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals.

Download or read book Strategies for Environmentally Responsible Supply Chain and Production Management written by Ramakrishna, Yanamandra and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The formidable challenge of harmonizing economic imperatives with ecological responsibility in supply chain operations only increases with added complexity. In an era where global commerce is interwoven with environmental concerns, Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Environmental Responsibility is the pivotal resource that addresses the pervasive challenge of implementing Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM). It navigates the intricate terrain of SSCM, offering an authoritative exploration of its key elements, drivers, and challenges. This book dissects the foundational principles of SSCM, revealing its relevance and significance in fostering environmental stewardship. Readers embark on a journey through the core elements of SSCM, from green procurement and sustainable production to optimizing logistics through technology-driven solutions. The narrative is grounded in academic rigor, enriched with case studies of companies that have triumphantly embraced SSCM, showcasing tangible benefits such as cost reduction, enhanced brand reputation, and heightened customer loyalty. This book is ideal for managers, academics, and students and unfolds environmental responsibility within the intricate fabric of supply chain operations.

Download or read book Cases on Uncovering Corporate Governance Challenges in Asian Markets written by Hasan, Rashedul and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporate governance challenges in Asian markets have led to high-profile scandals and negative consequences for stakeholders, driven by weak governance structures, transparency deficiencies, and insufficient accountability. These issues are compounded by cultural and societal influences, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the underlying factors at play. Cases on Uncovering Corporate Governance Challenges in Asian Markets, offers a compelling solution to address these pressing issues. Through a thorough analysis of prominent corporate scandals in Asia, the book investigates their origins, effects, and cultural influences that have contributed to their escalation. By scrutinizing these cases, the book provides actionable recommendations to enhance corporate governance practices, promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct within companies. It serves as an indispensable resource for academic scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students seeking insights into corporate governance in Asia. With its comprehensive understanding of governance failures and practical recommendations, Cases on Uncovering Corporate Governance Challenges in Asian Markets catalyzes positive change in the business landscape of Asian markets.

Download or read book Strategies and Approaches of Corporate Social Responsibility Toward Multinational Enterprises written by Shaikh, Erum and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The convergence of corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate strategy, and public policy has emerged as a critical domain in contemporary business. The fundamental premise of corporate social responsibility is the obligation a company bears to simultaneously address and tend to the multifaceted needs of its clients, workforce, shareholders, communities, and the environment. The key to unlocking the dual potential of generating both positive social impact and corporate value is found in this delicate balance. Examining a wide array of empirical evidence, Strategies and Approaches of Corporate Social Responsibility Toward Multinational Enterprises establishes the tangible linkages between social responsibility initiatives and competitive advantages, offering invaluable insights for organizations aspiring to attract top-tier talent and bolster brand reputation. Delving into the nuances of corporate strategy, it elucidates the distinction between business strategy and corporate strategy, underscoring the significant influence of CEO decisions on stakeholders directly or indirectly associated with the organization. Designed to resonate with diverse audiences, including corporate sectors, private organizations, banks, universities' faculty and students, industrialists, and researchers, this book offers a roadmap for embracing and implementing novel approaches to CSR for multinational enterprises. Employing strategic business models that prioritize sustainability and responsive strategies, it heralds a new era of corporate excellence and organizational growth.

Download or read book Effective Human Resources Management in the Multigenerational Workplace written by Even, Angela M. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape of human resources management has been reshaped by an array of unprecedented challenges. From the global skills gap to the profound effects of the Great Resignation, HR professionals and academic scholars alike are grappling with the complexities of navigating this new normal. The need for innovative solutions to address the evolving dynamics of the workforce, enhance productivity, and foster employee satisfaction has never been more critical. Effective Human Resources Management in the Multigenerational Workplace is a groundbreaking book tailored for academic scholars seeking comprehensive insights and solutions in the realm of human resources management. This publication provides a multifaceted framework for understanding and conquering the challenges that have emerged in the wake of the pandemic. With a wealth of evidence-based strategies and in-depth analysis, this book equips scholars with the tools to revolutionize HR practices.

Download or read book Smart Working written by Anne Marie McEwan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is more possible than ever to influence and shape our working environments, our experience of work and each other. Business leaders who set the conditions and create engaging, meaningful work through organisational design and use of the knowledge and creative potential of their workforces are engaging in smart working. In Smart Working: Creating the Next Wave, Anne Marie McEwan explains how smart working is more than just flexible and mobile working. It is about flexibility and autonomy - how people work, not just where and when. She argues that systems, working environments and governance are more likely to lead to effective performance if they maximise self-determination and choice. She describes how collaborative communication technologies create possibilities for stimulating and harnessing collective intelligence, within and beyond organisational boundaries. In short, smart working is an outcome of designing organisational systems that are good both for business and people. McEwan warns that the tendency to talk about new management paradigms risks overlooking insights derived from years of academic research, and particularly from lessons learned from process innovation methodology. This rigorously researched but intensely practical book examines current workplace trends relating to people, technology, place and space. It reviews what we already know about effective management and high performance work methods and shows how those insights can be used to advantage in contemporary workscapes. It will help those with responsibilities for the strategic direction of their organizations. Learning and development and HR professionals will understand how to interpret these insights for their own business.

Download or read book Training performance and dynamic capabilities New insights from absorptive innovative adaptative and learning capacities written by Juan Moreno-Garcia and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-07-04 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Smart Cities and Innovative Urban Technologies written by Tommi Inkinen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade smart urban technologies have begun to blanket our cities, forming the backbone of a large intelligent infrastructure. Along with this development, dissemination of the smart cities ideology has had a significant imprint on urban planning and development. Smart Cities and Innovative Urban Technologies focuses on the concepts of smart cities and innovative urban technologies. It contains research that provides insight into spatial formations of information and communication technologies, and knowledge production practices from various perspectives—including analyses of public and private sectors together with NGOs and other stakeholders. It provides a state-of-the-art analysis from multidisciplinary point-of-view in urban studies. Contributions in this edited volume include theoretical developments as well as empirical analyses. This book will be of great use to various audiences including academics as well as practitioners, spatial developers, planners, and public administrators in order to increase understanding of the dynamics and factors effecting smart cities conceptual maturation and their physical emergence. Information generated in these chapters, particularly regarding the challenges and obstacles of smart cities and innovative urban technologies, are intended to be of benefit to the key local actors in making decision in their cities or/and peripheral locations. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Urban Technology.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Smart Territories and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Social Innovation and Sustainable Growth written by Palma-Ruiz, Jesús Manuel and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-12-27 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the rise of information and communication technologies in today’s world, many regions have begun to adapt into more resource-efficient communities. Integrating technology into a region’s use of resources, also known as smart territories, is becoming a trending topic of research. Understanding the relationship between these innovative techniques and how they impact social innovation is vital when analyzing the sustainable growth of highly populated regions. The Handbook of Research on Smart Territories and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Social Innovation and Sustainable Growth is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the global practices and initiatives of smart territories as well as their impact on sustainable development in different communities. While highlighting topics such as waste management, social innovation, and digital optimization, this publication is ideally designed for civil engineers, urban planners, policymakers, economists, administrators, social scientists, business executives, researchers, educators, and students seeking current research on the development of smart territories and entrepreneurship in various environments.

Download or read book Smart Technologies and Innovations in E Business written by Popkova, Elena G. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-07-17 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under the conditions of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, there appears e-business 5.0, a new model of entrepreneurship in which humans and artificial intelligence (AI) are not opposed but systematically combined and effectively used. Because the core of e-business 5.0 is intelligent systems, the most important role in its development belongs to the management of technologies and innovations. Smart technologies may supplement or replace human resources in business processes, which involves various options of their combination and distribution of labor. This complicates things and requires a new approach to management in e-business 5.0. Smart Technologies and Innovations in E-Business is devoted to comprehensive research of e-business 5.0. This book discusses the systematization of international experience, determination of prospects, and development of recommendations for the improvement of the management of smart technologies and innovations in e-business 5.0. Covering topics such as big data, entrepreneurial development and dynamics, and mobile payment systems, this book is an essential resource for entrepreneurs, business executives and managers, e-commerce professionals, digital marketing experts, technology developers and engineers, academicians and researchers, policy makers and regulators, postgraduate educators and students, and more.

Download or read book OECD Public Governance Reviews The Public Governance of Anticipatory Innovation Ecosystems in Latvia Exploring Applications in Key Sectors written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents a case study of applying the OECD anticipatory innovation governance framework to develop and manage anticipatory innovation ecosystems as vehicles for knowledge generation, innovation governance and co-ordinated action to achieve policy goals. Part I establishes the case for anticipatory innovation ecosystems and sets out how they can be governed through a multi-level approach.

Download or read book General Contractor Business Model for Smart Cities written by Elie Karam and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers three principal subject areas: smart cities, general contractors and business models. The smart city concept is currently on the rise and cities around the world appear to be in a race to become smart, fast. Converting big cities into smart cities is a move that almost all cities around the globe have made, or will undoubtedly make in the near future, to be able to cope with the various repercussions of urbanization. Smartness is a vague term that could relate to anything and everything, such as infrastructure, people or governance. In this book, we focus our attention on smart buildings - large ones, in particular - and attempt to identify the key problems that France-based construction companies face today, in order to suggest plausible solutions. Our research findings show that no single business model can fit all smart cities worldwide. Using the general contractor business model for smart cities, this book proposes an original solution to managing smart city projects, bringing together architecture, construction and strategy.

Download or read book Entrepreneurial Learning Evolutions in Startup Hubs written by Nicola Capolupo and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-27 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The analysis of Entrepreneurial Learning evolutions in startup hubs provides practical input to startup and incubator managers on the strategic drivers of change in training processes, investigating new trends of Entrepreneurial Learning in lean organizations.

Download or read book Digital Nations Smart Cities Innovation and Sustainability written by Arpan Kumar Kar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-03 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 16th IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society, I3E 2017, held in Delhi, India, in November 2017. The 45 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: Adoption of Smart Services; Assessment of ICT Enabled Smart Initiatives; Analytics for Smart Governance; Social Media and Web 3.0 for Smartness; and Smart Solutions for the Future.