Just Enough Data Science and Machine Learning
An accessible introduction to applied data science and machine learning, with minimal math and code required to master the foundational and technical aspects of data science. In Just Enough Data Science and Machine Learning, authors Mark Levene and Martyn Harris present a comprehensive and accessible introduction to data science. It allows the readers to develop an intuition behind the methods adopted in both data science and machine learning, which is the algorithmic component of data science involving the discovery of patterns from input data. This book looks at data science from an applied perspective, where emphasis is placed on the algorithmic aspects of data science and on the fundamental statistical concepts necessary to understand the subject. The book begins by exploring the nature of data science and its origins in basic statistics. The authors then guide readers through the essential steps of data science, starting with exploratory data analysis using visualisation tools. They explain the process of forming hypotheses, building statistical models, and utilising algorithmic methods to discover patterns in the data. Finally, the authors discuss general issues and preliminary concepts that are needed to understand machine learning, which is central to the discipline of data science. The book is packed with practical examples and real-world data sets throughout to reinforce the concepts. All examples are supported by Python code external to the reading material to keep the book timeless. Notable features of this book: Clear explanations of fundamental statistical notions and concepts Coverage of various types of data and techniques for analysis In-depth exploration of popular machine learning tools and methods Insight into specific data science topics, such as social networks and sentiment analysis Practical examples and case studies for real-world application Recommended further reading for deeper exploration of specific topics.
Digitalization in Procurement
The book vividly describes how digitalization affects and changes procurement in companies in various ways. Numerous contributions from academia and practice show design options and provide advice for practical implementation. In this context, procurement encompasses not only the classic areas of supplier search, negotiation, and nomination on one side but also supplier development in terms of quality and technology as well as supply management on the other side, with the goal of ensuring efficient production and production control. In this design area of procurement, 15 starting points for digitalization are located and outlined in content. The implementation of digitalization in procurement offers opportunities for both buyers and suppliers. In the 2nd edition, the chapters have been updated, and topics such as digital twins and collaborative digitalization approaches in supplier quality and supply management have been newly included.
Knowledge Share: The (R)Evolution of Technology Transfer
The book is the outcome of a thoughtful reflection on Knowledge Share (KS), encompassing the distribution, connection and co-production of knowledge, through a circular, multi-sourced and multidirectional process. The book aims to generate in-depth knowledge and better awareness of the phenomenon, as well as new ideas and concrete actions to favour KS. It offers a comprehensive view of the factors influencing KS, including environmental, organizational, individual factors and their interrelations. The book is structured so to stimulate a reflection on theories and models of KS and to provide some evidence with a specific emphasis on the Italian context. This book talks to people interested in creating the conditions in which effective knowledge share (KS) can happen. It intends to reach out to different communities, raise awareness around KS and hopefully trigger a conversation that will result in a better understanding of KS dynamics now and in the future.
Ridgemoor
Ridgemoor University's digital department is in trouble, and the Vice Chancellor is on the warpath.Like so many established organisations, Ridgemoor followed the formula when adopting Agile, but something got lost in translation. Now, Vanessa, the Chief Digital & IT Officer, must fix the situation fast. That would be just fine if she didn't already have a day job ... and even finer if she had the faintest idea where to begin!She'll need to pull out all the stops, learn new levels of listening, field some tough conversations, and uncover a few sparks of inspiration. With luck, perhaps she'll understand what's really going on, how it should change, and why the prize is worth the fight.
Information Security Management Principles
In today's technology-driven environment there is an ever-increasing demand for information delivery. A compromise has to be struck between security and availability. This book is a pragmatic guide to information assurance for both business professionals and technical experts.
Valuation of Internally Generated Goodwill
Financial statements often do not reflect the market value of companies, and this difference between book value and market value is largely justified by the existence of intangible assets not recognized in company accounting. In the accounting literature, there are various methods for valuing internally generated intangible assets, such as the Lawrence R. Dicksee Method, the Hatfield Method, the New York Method, the Current Value of Surplus Profits, Replacement Cost or Current Cost, Economic Value, Realization Value, Excess of Economic Value over Current Value and the Residual Model for Valuing Intangible Assets, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. Through exploratory research, we identified, among the methods for measuring internally generated goodwill, the one that effectively represents (or is closest to) the value that the market is willing to pay for a given company's assets, considering that this difference stems from expectations of higher earnings based on surplus assets added to the entity. The research used data obtained from the accounting and financial statements.
Costing methods and budget management
Costing, controlling and budgeting techniques are of vital importance in the governance of companies and organizations in general. The various management control tools help managers to make decisions, monitor actions, manage results and achieve objectives.This book is primarily concerned with the competitiveness, efficiency, effectiveness and performance of organizations. During its preparation, a significant didactic effort was made to help students grasp costing methods in their economic context and understand the tools of management control. To this end, the book systematically includes illustrations, exercises and corrected case studies.
Information Security
This book explains the most important technical terms and contents and assigns them to the corresponding areas. It also includes seemingly peripheral areas that play a role in information security. For instance, the topic complexes of functional Safety and Privacy are examined in terms of their similarities and differences. The book presents currently used attack patterns and how to protect against them. Protection must be implemented on both a technical level (e.g., through the use of cryptography) and on an organizational and personnel level (e.g., through appropriate management systems and awareness training). How can one determine how secure data is? How can relevant threats be identified that need protection? How do risk analyses proceed?
Entrepreneurial Cadence
Entrepreneurial Cadence: The Art of Startup Fundamentals focuses on the importance of establishing a rhythm in the development of a new business. It emphasizes how entrepreneurs must coordinate key aspects such as business idea, innovation, human resources, and operations to maintain progress and adapt to challenges. Just as music relies on cadence to create harmony, startups thrive through structured, consistent efforts in building core capabilities like market-fit testing, team management, and growth planning. The book offers practical insights on how founders can align their actions, maintain momentum, and drive sustainable growth while mastering the essentials of entrepreneurship.
Financial Inclusion and the Performance of Real Sector in Nigeria
This study examines the relationship between financial inclusion and the performance of Nigeria's real sector, encompassing agriculture, industry, and services, using 33 years of data (1990-2022) from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Financial inclusion, defined as access to essential financial services, is measured through indicators like broad money supply, credit to the private sector, lending rate, and the number of bank branches. Using the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS) approach, the study finds that broad money supply and credit to the private sector significantly improve productivity across all sectors, while higher lending rates and more bank branches negatively affect performance, especially in agriculture and industry. The research highlights the crucial role of financial inclusion in enhancing the real sector's productivity and recommends policies to lower credit costs and promote financial deepening, particularly for small and medium enterprises, to drive Nigeria's economic growth.
Merceology
Merceology, as a science of multilateral research of goods, stands out for its impetuous development and affirmation, contributing alongside management and marketing to the increase of people's competence as producers, traders or consumers of goods.Its main purpose is not limited to the simple knowledge of the goods, but aims to support managerial efforts to anticipate and respond as best as possible to the wishes of consumers and, thereby, to make the company's approach to the market more efficient.The present work proposes a multilateral approach to goods, which, along with the fundamental notions and general properties of goods, also deepens more complex and current aspects related to: the object of study of merceology, general properties of goods, control and verification of goods quality, attestation, approval and guarantee of the products and services quality, as well as the preservation of goods quality.
Knowledge Management and AI in Society 5.0
This book explores and offers an overview of knowledge management embraced in the current scenario of Society 5.0, shedding light on its importance in a society that is increasingly digital and interconnected.
Entertaining Entertainment Entanglements in Cameroon
Human life is spiced with so many phenomena. One of them is entertainment. It has a good number of components (music, sports, culture, tourism, film industry, etc). In Cameroon, it is experiencing a lot of problems in the following domains: State and private intervention in sports, music, tourism and the film industry; the welfare of musicians, sportsmen, sportswomen, tourism staff, actors, actresses, etc; the performance or output of musicians, sportsmen, sportswomen, tourist workers, actors, actresses, etc; public reaction in the music, sports, tourism and filmmaking realms.There is need for all the stakeholders in Cameroon's entertainment realm to seriously or meticulously address the problems mentioned in this book in the said domains so as to provide Cameroonians with a richer or better entertainment milieu.
Harnessing Social Commerce
Harnessing Social Commerce: Strategies for Driving Customer Engagement and Purchase Intentions in Emerging Markets explores the transformative role of social commerce in developing customer buying intentions within emerging markets. Rooted in Web 2.0 technologies and social media platforms, social commerce links consumers and businesses through interactive online communities, reviews, and forums. The book emphasizes the significance of social support-both informational and emotional-in fostering consumer trust, a critical factor influencing purchasing decisions. It presents an empirical study of social media users in emerging markets, examining the relationships between social commerce constructs, trust, and buying intentions. The findings highlight the pivotal role of online engagement, feedback, and community-building in shaping customer behavior in a digital marketplace. This book serves as a valuable resource for e-commerce firms, offering insights into strategies for leveraging social media to build trust and increase sales.
Make the Most of Your Studies
Master's Thesis from the year 2009 in the subject Business economics - Information Management, grade: A, Robert Gordon University Aberdeen, language: English, abstract: The overall aim of this study was to draw-up recommendations on how the collaborative virtual learning environment 'Moodle' could be integrated and embedded more effectively in the studies of postgraduate Oil & Gas related courses at The Robert Gordon University. A single intrinsic case study approach was chosen. Data was collected using usability testing and observation, interviews, questionnaires, Freedom of Information Requests and additional data sources such as relevant conferences and secondary research for literature review. Background information was provided by introducing the University's infrastructure, relevant student demographics related to the investigated module 'Business Essentials' and analysing the Moodle implementation. By focussing on students' and academics' information needs, an evaluation of current processes and setups within the University's network and Moodle was undertaken. Navigation and consistency as core usability issues were investigated and examples of a potential re-design provided. The e-learning aspect was evaluated by investigating interactivity in 'Business Essentials'. By adapting existing learning content, a demonstration of using Moodle feature in the investigated module was given. Additionally, challenges and opportunities outside the Moodle environment were identified. Within the analysis recommendations were made as appropriate in the relevant sections. Key findings of this study were that usability issues need to be addressed in order to provide meaningful information to individual user groups. Furthermore, existing Moodle features need to support interactive learning and address students' learning style. Additionally, staff training regarding Moodle features, e-learning facilitation and search skills needs to be addressed. Finally, it was found that t
Critical analysis of work in the age of artificial intelligence
At present, the unusual return that the operators of artificial intelligence are seeking is the silence of the law, so that they can continue to work without contributing, as any other worker does. Yet, were it not for the pressure of globalization, the law of a country cannot afford to be so silent in the face of a fact that is as uncomfortable as the closure of counters, offices, bank branches and public administrations.Legally, artificial intelligence seems to be floating nowhere. Neither in the civil code, nor in labor law, nor in the penal code. It escapes everything but allows multinational oligarchs to make superprofits. What's more, it's a technology dominated by money collectors, who have integrated companies, banks, state entities and even our private lives. Even if collecting influences the creation of laws, after a certain degree of wealth, money is no more than a collection of millions and billions, more than anything else.
Business leaders' assessment of the business climate
The aim of this book is to evaluate the influence of company director characteristics on the assessment of the business climate in Cameroon. It uses a multinomial regression model applied to a sample of 12,062 companies extracted from the database of the second General Census of Enterprises in Cameroon (RGE-2).At the end of the study, it emerges that: (i) managers with a high level of education (BAC +2 and more) have a higher probability of rating the business climate as good; (ii) managers who have been with the company for a short time (three to eight years) have a lower probability of rating the business climate as good; (iii) non-African foreign managers have a higher probability of rating the business climate as good.Finally, it emerges that 55% of managers' characteristics provide a good prediction of the business climate in Cameroon.
A Guide To
In this compilation, we venture beyond traditional business paradigms to explore the dynamic interplay between agility, culture, risk management, and emotional intelligence. The first section on business agility underscores the urgency of adaptability in a world characterized by rapid technological advancements and shifting market demands. We explore how agile methodologies can foster innovation and resilience, enabling businesses to pivot swiftly in response to emerging opportunities and threats.
Financial Deepening, Institutional Factors and Industrial Performance
Financial deepening, the expansion of financial services to a broader range of the population and enterprises is viewed as essential for sustainable industrial development in SSA. The book analyzes how deeper financial markets, including improved access to credit create opportunities for businesses to expand, innovate, and drive productivity. Institutional factors, such as legal frameworks, governance quality, and regulatory standards, play a critical role in industrial performance. The book argues that countries with stronger institutional frameworks are better equipped to foster industrial growth, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and stimulate economic diversification. The book emphasizes that without significant improvements in financial infrastructure and institutional quality, industrial performance in SSA will continue to face substantial challenges. It highlights the role of government, private sector, policymakers, and international organizations in catalyzing reforms, offered insights for a roadmap to harnessing financial deepening and institutional reform as levers for robust industrialization and sustained economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Pure Brand Behavior for Different Business with Neuromarketing
Pure brand behavior always helps to maintain brand reputation in the market and in view of customers. Pure brand behavior makes trust of quality relation with brand name for their buying decision process. Pure brand behavior not only improved corporation image but also build long lasting relation with customers with committed quality, attractive designs, taste, look, high comfort, luxury, durability, fully featured, durability with guarantee, maintenance agreements on affordable prices. In my views pure brand behavior can be define as "it's a products or services quality which maintained high degree of quality in each product/service type and maintain uniformity globally means product quality same world wide". Hence I wrote this monograph with pure intention to explain the concept of Pure Brand Behavior with the help of Neuromarketing and Mirror Neurons.
Perception of Major Stakeholders Towards Organic Farming
The Green Revolution, initiated in the 1960s, significantly increased agricultural productivity in India through the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and hybrid crops. While it achieved food security, the negative impacts on soil health, environmental balance, and human health have prompted a re-evaluation of agricultural practices. As a response to these challenges, organic farming has emerged as a sustainable alternative, focusing on eco-friendly methods that enhance biodiversity, soil health, and agricultural resilience against climate variability. This book examines the current trends and developments in organic farming, highlighting its worldwide acceptance and the increasing area of land under organic cultivation. Notably, India ranks among the top ten countries in terms of both land area dedicated to organic farming and market share for organic products. The study explores the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the International Federation for Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM) in promoting organic practices, alongside national policies supporting organic farming across various Indian states.
Investor Readiness
The book aimed to assess the factors influencing the investment readiness of women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (WMSMEs) in Malawi, with the goal of identifying barriers and proposing interventions to enhance their preparedness for investment. This study will contribute to structuring an enabling environment assisting women entrepreneurs and, hence, serving the national and international goals for reducing gender inequality and economic empowerment of women according to UN Women, 2020. The findings from the study indicate that access to formal financing, the evaluation of financial products and capacity-building programs, the impact of regulatory complexities, and strategies for the improvement of the entrepreneurial ecosystem can significantly enhance the investor's investment readiness. The results of the study also suggest that tailor made financial services for women are key, more enhanced literacy programs, women mentorship, networking opportunities, tax incentives, gender inclusive policies, and grants and subsidies, and recognition of successful women owned enterprises.
Health and Safety
Health and Safety: Risk Management is the clearest and most comprehensive book on risk management available today. This newly revised sixth edition takes into account new developments in legislation, standards and good practice.
Research on "Feeling Leadership" using Mirror Neurons and Neuroscience
The most stunning recent discovery in behavioral neuroscience is the identify action of mirror neurons in widely dispersed areas of the brain. Italian neuroscientists found them by accident while monitoring a particular cell in a monkey's brain that fired only when the monkey raised its arm. One day a lab assistant lifted an ice cream cone to his own mouth and triggered a reaction in the monkey's cell. It was the first evidence that the brain is peppered with neurons that mimic, or mirror, what another being does. This previously unknown class of brain cells operates as neural Wi-Fi, allowing us to navigate our social world. When we consciously or unconsciously detect someone else's emotions through their actions, our mirror neurons reproduce those emotions. Collectively, these neurons create an instant sense of shared experience. Mirror Neurons have particular importance in organizations, because leaders' emotions and actions prompt followers to mirror those feelings and deeds. This fully fledged monograph give you detail idea how to understand and practice Feeling Leadership using Mirror Neurons and Neuroscience.
The Ethics of Selling Culture
*The Ethics of Selling Culture: Responsible Marketing in Cultural Tourism* addresses the ethical dilemmas of commodifying cultural heritage in the global tourism industry. As cultural tourism grows, so does the risk of exploitation, cultural appropriation, and loss of authenticity. This book explores ethical principles for marketers to protect cultural integrity while promoting sustainable tourism. Through analysis of commodification, appropriation, and globalization, it offers practical marketing strategies that empower local communities and ensure responsible representation. It also examines technology, social media, and influencer marketing's roles in shaping cultural tourism. Featuring global case studies, the book provides actionable guidelines for professionals and a balance of theory with real-world examples, advocating for tourism that supports cultural sustainability. Essential for tourism marketers, policymakers, and researchers, it offers a roadmap for ethical decision-making.
Quality Management, Value Creation, and the Digital Economy
This book presents an effective and novel framework for creating value in industry 4.0 conditions by building a smart enterprise model using quality management theories.
Job Satisfaction and Psychosocial Risks
This research included an analysis of the relationship between psychosocial risk factors (environmental demands and physical effort, participation and management of change and social relations at work) and job satisfaction in workers of companies in the construction sector in the city of Monteria. This study consisted of a sample of 47 workers, the largest proportion of whom were between 20 and 30 years old, with less than 7 years of seniority working in companies of the construction sector, with a predominance of temporary contracts. It is evident that the psychosocial risk factor with the highest number of workers in the highest level of risk are the environmental demands and physical effort, this could be conditioned by the work environment in which this type of workers develop, due to the high temperatures, noise, lack of order and cleanliness conditions, the physical load and the scarce industrial safety present in the development of their activities.
Protection of Hajj and Umrah Travel Business Management Diplomatic
Fulfillment of the constitutional rights of citizens, one of the manifestations is the provision of protection for citizens in terms of the use of pilgrimage and umrah pilgrimage services for Muslims especially to the people of Indonesia. Protection of Hajj and Umrah Travel Business Management Diplomatic Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This has become a big problem for the people of Indonesia. In study the authors used a type of normative research, the nature of this research is descriptive and the approach used is statutory and conceptual approach. Based on data obtained, the authors conclude that the number of cases of fraud against prospective pilgrims Hajj and umrah requires the Government of Republic of Indonesia and the Government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to draw up regional regulations contain norms for strengthening the coordination function with institutions authorized to carry out the supervisory function. This can be done by drafting a local regulation on the two country the protection of special hajj and umrah.
Supply Chain Mapping, Sustainability, and Industry 4.0
The book explores how supply chain mapping contributes to sustainability from social, economic, and environmental perspectives, the role of SC mapping in upstream, midstream, and downstream SC sustainability, as well as the role of technology advancement and impact of blockchain and industry 4.0 in SC mapping.
Agritech Revolution
"Bioagribusiness Management" focuses on the integration of biotechnology with traditional agricultural practices to enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability in the agribusiness sector. The book explores how bioagribusiness applies scientific advances such as genetic engineering, bio-fertilizers, and bio-pesticides to improve crop yields, develop disease-resistant varieties, and promote environmentally friendly farming.
Industrial Biotechnology
Industrial biotechnology can produce a wide range of products (chemicals, materials, food and beverages, biofuels and biodrugs) from bio-based raw materials. It can reduce environmental impact by using biomass as an alternative to fossil resources for manufacturing bioproducts, biofuels and biopolymers.By developing fermentation techniques and using and designing new bioreactors, as well as genetic engineering techniques, we have been able to obtain products that have a huge economic impact on the industry, as they are less expensive and more environmentally friendly than their counterparts made with chemical synthesis.Industrial biotechnology boosts productivity while using fewer resources (water and traditional chemical products) and less power. It cuts emissions (including greenhouse gases) and reduces the use of fossil fuels. It also generates less waste and is an essential tool for treating and reusing waste.
Customer Relationship for Telecommunication Industry
Competitive business landscape, an organization's success hinges on its ability to retain customers through profitable relationships. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in enhancing organizational performance at Airtel Malawi PLC. The primary objectives include exploring the CRM strategies employed by Airtel Malawi, identifying challenges that affect CRM effectiveness, and analyzing the relationship between CRM and key performance indicators such as customer satisfaction, profitability, innovation, and internal process improvement. Conducted in Malawi's southern region, the study targeted Airtel Malawi PLC customers. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data was collected from 195 respondents through purposive sampling and analyzed using SPSS, employing descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression models. The findings aim to provide insights into how effective CRM strategies can positively influence organizational performance in the telecommunications sector.
Research Methodology in Islamic Finance, Banking, and Business
This book presents a comprehensive exploration of research methodology tailored to the fields of Islamic finance, banking, and business. Understanding these methodologies is vital for scholars, practitioners, and students interested in conducting meaningful research in this unique domain.This book equips readers with the necessary tools and insights to effectively navigate the evolving landscape of Islamic finance, banking, and business research. By understanding and applying the appropriate research methodologies, scholars and practitioners can contribute to advancing knowledge, enhancing practices, and shaping policies in the field of Islamic finance.
Introduction to Business Law
This book calls for proper understanding of business law - its roles from the formation of business to its liquidation state. In the contemporary society there are evidences of businesses and companies falling victims of violating the ethics and laws guiding businesses as a result of ignorance.The book in a nutshell discussed what business law is all about; the importance of business law; objectives, purpose and functions of business law; basic concepts of business law, and its benefits to both employers and employees. The author is of the opinion that business people should be versed with the nitty-gritty of business law. He therefore urged business owners to be conscious of the demands of their profession for the good of the business and those involved.
Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness Through Knowledge Management and Transformational Leadership
This book introduces the study of the impacts on organizational culture, strategy, technology, human resource development (HRD), transformational leadership, knowledge management, and organizational effectiveness using a hypothesis-driven model. The model posits that organizational culture, technology, strategy, and HRD are essential preconditions for effective knowledge management, which is further enhanced by transformational leadership. Focusing on Research and Development (R&D) organizations, specifically the research institutes of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, the study examines how these factors collectively improve organizational effectiveness. Concluding with practical recommendations for R&D specialists and managers, the book offers insights into enhancing organizational efficiency through strategic leadership and robust knowledge management practices.
Artificial Intelligence, Management and Trust
The monograph aims to comprehensively describe Artificial Intelligence technology in three aspects: organizational, psychological, and technological in the context of increasingly bold use of this technology in management.
Business Analytics Concepts
Business Analytics teaches students ( B.Com., B.B.A., M.Com., and M.B.A ) about analytical techniques, kinds, and applications across a variety of industries. This book describes the instruments used, why they are important, and how they are used in a variety of situations. This book includes Meaning, needs and importance, merits and demerits, types, History of Business Data Analysis, various situations in the business fields, etc.
Strategic Mastery
This book, "Strategic Frameworks for Competitive Advantage: Exploring the X and O Theory in Contrasting Marketing Approaches to Winning Public Contracts: Comparative Study of Two Algerian Contractors," delves into the strategic methodologies employed by private and public enterprises in securing public procurement contracts. Through the innovative lens of the X and O Theory, we analyze the proactive and aggressive strategies of the X Company type against the reactive and defensive approaches of the O Company type. Our comparative study focuses on two Algerian contractors - one private and one public. We explore their sourcing strategies, company presentations, quality assurance, partnerships, market intelligence, brand image, competitive strategies, financial management, marketing, and relationships. By categorizing these companies into subtypes such as XXO, XOX, and OOX, we provide a nuanced understanding of how different strategic blends impact their success in the competitive landscape of public procurement. This comprehensive analysis offers valuable insights for business leaders, strategists, and policymakers.
Digital Marketing Strategies for IT Companies
In today's dynamic business environment, IT companies must adopt effective digital marketing strategies to remain competitive. This paper explores various tactics that enhance brand visibility and drive business results, focusing on content marketing, SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, and paid advertising. Content marketing establishes thought leadership, while SEO improves search engine rankings for better visibility. Social media engages audiences and builds loyalty, and email marketing and PPC ads convert qualified leads. The paper also highlights the growing role of data analytics and AI in digital marketing, enabling personalized campaigns and efficient management. By integrating these strategies, IT companies can achieve sustainable growth in an interconnected digital landscape.
Combinatorial Optimization Under Uncertainty
The book intends to discuss the basic ideas, underlying principles, mathematical formulations, analysis and applications of the different combinatorial problems under uncertainty and attempts to provide solution/s for the same.
Bridging the Gap
The book titled "Bridging the Gap: Financial Inclusion for Women's Empowerment in India" explores the critical role of financial inclusion in empowering women, particularly in rural and marginalized communities in India. It investigates the barriers women face in accessing formal financial services, such as rigid banking procedures, limited mobility, and lack of awareness. The book presents empirical evidence from Gujarat, revealing that while awareness of basic banking services is increasing, access to credit remains a challenge due to factors like lack of collateral and reliance on informal lenders. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing women's participation in the formal financial system to promote economic empowerment​.
Organizations and Technology for Sustainability
This book presents insights on digital transformation with a multidisciplinary lens. Collecting chapters from several management perspectives, it provides perspectives on the role of various concepts and elements that are needed by our organizations to win in today's competition.
Impact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chain Sustainability
Global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine brought massive disruption to supply chains around the world, shining a light on the environmental impacts of such systems. What role can Industry 4.0 play in making supply chains sustainable and resilient? Industry 4.0 ushers in a new era of utilizing smart devices to tracing and optimizing resource usage, enabling repair, recycling, and re-use, potentially influencing sustainability in supply chains. Industry 4.0 supports the allocation of resources based on real-time data resulting in new sustainable practices. Scholars from around the world examine a range of Industry 4.0 factors and their impact on improving the sustainability of global supply chains in Impact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chain Sustainability. The findings are useful for researchers and practitioners in a range of fields and roles looking to create strong logistic networks.
Gamification and Industry 4.0
Gamification and Industry 4.0 looks at how the transformative shift of production and manufacturing opens up for gamified experiences in the work place.
Social responsibility in MSMEs. Practical cases.
This work is the result of research conducted by eighth semester students of the Bachelor's Degree in Administration of the ESTl of the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo during their social service, this being a practice of social responsibility in different sectors of society in their region of study where they had the opportunity to interact with small and medium enterprises and educational sectors contrubuyendo to strengthen conicimientos escenciales in their various activities.
Emerging model of board-based management in educational institutions
Currently, the growth, the complexity of operations and human relations within organizations require an integral administration, with innovative models that involve all the collaborators in a participative manner with the purpose of improving decision making, increasing work performance and productivity. However, natural growth comes to a halt when there are constant errors and when it is centrally managed by a single individual who does not have the professional profile, academic preparation, work experience as a manager and is governed by traditional, rigid and inflexible organizational models. Such is the case of the Universidad Central Privada, where major problems arise, giving rise to the urgent implementation of a new management model called "Emerging model of management by councils in private higher education institutions (MEAC), which allows managers to be assertive for decision-making in conflict resolution, in a consensual manner based on the principle in vox populli that says "several individuals think better than one".
