The process of strategic change and adaptation
The purpose of this book is to present a case study carried out in a company in the field of scientific medical refrigeration, located in the city of Santa Rosa, RS. The aim of the study was to identify the types of innovation, based on Wang and Ahmed's (2004) model, in the period between 2001 and 2016, which led to changes in the company's strategic positioning over the period under analysis. The periods of strategic change were analyzed using the three dimensions of Pettigrew, Ferlie and McKee's methodology (1992), context, content and process, using the longitudinal and historical analysis of direct research procedures (MINTZBERG, 1979). Based on the data collected, the organization can be classified into three strategic periods. The results showed that in the first period the organization presented market innovation, in the second period product innovation at a radical and incremental level, as well as strategic and behavioural innovation and the third period was again made up of product innovation.
Customer Relationship Management
"Customer Relationship Management" by Jens Berfenfeldt offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of modern CRM principles and strategies. From understanding customer behavior to leveraging technology and fostering loyalty, Berfenfeldt provides practical insights for businesses seeking to excel in customer-centric approaches. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, human-centric engagement, and continuous improvement, this book serves as an indispensable guide for organizations looking to build strong, lasting relationships with their customers. Whether you're a seasoned CRM professional or a business leader aiming to enhance customer experiences, Berfenfeldt's insights will help you navigate the complexities of modern customer engagement.
Entrepreneurial Orientation in Commercial Banks
"The Entrepreneurial Orientation in Commercial Banks" is a comprehensive book that explores entrepreneurial orientation in the context of commercial banks. It covers the conceptualization and measurement of entrepreneurial orientation, its impact on organizational performance, and factors influencing it. The book discusses strategies for developing entrepreneurial orientation, addresses challenges, and concludes with case studies from XYZ Bank, ABC Bank, and DEF Bank, providing key findings, implications, and suggestions for future research.
Engagament and its relation to motivation
Human talent, which has evolved over the years, has had an exponential growth within organizations, becoming a functional area within any business sector.exponential growth within organizations, becoming a functional area within any business sector, so the human resources manager has a difficult task every day to coordinate the activities of the area and, above all, represents a challenge to influence the minds of employees to convey the objectives, goals and raison d'礙tre of the company, and thus generate in each individual a sense of belonging (engagement).
Exploring Zipcar’s Formative Challenges
This book explores the formative challenges of Zipcar, offering a compelling narrative from the perspective of its founder, Robin Chase. Through the lens of academic excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit, the book unravels the intricacies of launching a car-sharing business, providing invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and technology enthusiasts. Delving deep into the challenges faced by Zipcar in its early stages, the book not only chronicles the evolution of this pioneering service but also extracts universal lessons applicable to the dynamic landscape of modern entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, this book offers a unique blend of scholarly analysis and real-world experience, guiding readers through the formative challenges that shape the trajectory of innovative ventures.
Practical Time Series Forecasting with R
Practical Time Series Forecasting with R: A Hands-On Guide, Third Edition provides an applied approach to time-series forecasting. Forecasting is an essential component of predictive analytics. The book introduces popular forecasting methods and approaches used in a variety of business applications. The book offers clear explanations, practical examples, and end-of-chapter exercises and cases. Readers will learn to use forecasting methods using the free open-source R software to develop effective forecasting solutions that extract business value from time series data. This edition features the R fable package, full color, enhanced organization, and new material. It includes: Popular forecasting methods including smoothing algorithms, regression models, ARIMA, neural networks, deep learning, and ensemblesA practical approach to evaluating the performance of forecasting solutionsA business-analytics exposition focused on linking time-series forecasting to business goalsGuided cases for integrating the acquired knowledge using real dataEnd-of-chapter problems to facilitate active learningData, R code, and instructor materials on companion websiteAffordable and globally-available textbook, available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle formatsPractical Time Series Forecasting with R: A Hands-On Guide, Third Edition is the perfect textbook for upper-undergraduate, graduate and MBA-level courses as well as professional programs in data science and business analytics. The book is also designed for practitioners in the fields of operations research, supply chain management, marketing, economics, information systems, finance, and management.
Individual Competence and Organisational Performance
The book tries to establish a relationship between the individual competence installed in the company and the organisation's performance. This is not an easy study to carry out in a law firm, which usually grows according to demand. In this specific case, individual competences were installed prior to the existence of legal demands in such a way that it was possible to find a relationship between these variables. A single study does not create a rule, but it does open up the possibility of new studies being conducted in search of this correlation, which could be an important contribution to knowledge-intensive companies in general.
Leading from Now
Leading from Now: A Leader's Guide to Navigating Change is written for organizations and their leaders (owners, team leaders, division leaders, executive directors, CEOs) adjusting to a rapidly changing environment; those in transition, companies revisiting their future state success definition, and groups underperforming expectations. All organizations face a common fundamental business reality - operating conditions are in perpetual motion. Dynamic, evolving, chaotic - whatever term you chose to describe the business operating environment, the essence is continuous change. While leaders are accustomed to reciting, "Nothing is certain but change," few organizations are proficient in navigating ongoing change.Leading from Now explores the shelf-life of business operating models, model management, overcoming challenges associated with leading change, how to develop agility as an organizational competency, and team member engagement as a fundamental element of navigating change in for profit business and in the nonprofit sector.This book offers guidance to elevate your change leadership acumen, and consequently better positions you to develop and deploy adaptive business operating models that bring your organization's vision to life in an environment of perpetual change.
The Future of Work in The Age of Automation
The Future of Work in the Age of Automation: Explore the transformative power of automation on work in the 21st century. Discover the in-demand skills and competencies, as well as the opportunities and challenges it presents. Written in the style of Michelle Obama, this visionary book sheds light on the future of work with insights from Dr. Edward Franklin.
Matrix To Identify And Assess Risks In The Inventory Cycle
Internal control is important for the organization. This is implemented through plans, methods, principles, internal rules, procedures and mechanisms of verification and evaluation; which lead to a better control of inventories in such a way that ensures that they are properly protected; with the contribution to avoid overstocking, fluctuation of quantities, wrong measurement of its value, wrong measurement of costs and the time spent to perform an accounting closure.It is intended to implement a matrix that identifies and assesses the risks in the inventory cycle in order to evaluate the control method that is executed within the company; conducting interviews, surprise visits to the warehouse, review of the documentation used, physical count and application of questionnaires to justify the finding.As a result, the company will be able to implement improvements to the control process in the inventory area, finding a more efficient and effective flow when performing the activities and operations of the company.
Startups and Entrepreneurship
Algeria's entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem is developing rapidly, offering hope in the face of the economic crisis. More and more young people are setting up innovative businesses. The Algerian government is implementing concrete measures to support this sector. Success stories are emerging to serve as role models. According to experts, startups could be a decisive growth driver for the country and a major source of jobs for young people. By 2025, more than 100,000 jobs could be created. The main challenge is to develop a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation within Algerian society.
Quality Management in Learning and Development
Develop a Quality Management System to Support Learner and Organizational GoalsQuality management is collectively all the activities and processes that ensure your learning products meet the standard your organization is committed to. All errors have consequences that compromise that standard. Organizational outcomes are compromised if learners can't complete e-learning courses due to navigation errors like broken hyperlinks or slides with buttons leading nowhere. Stakeholders and subject matter experts are embarrassed when learners walk away confused and with no clue how the content helps them with their job. Some learners are excluded from the experience entirely if accessibility measures aren't in place. And so on.In Quality Management in Learning and Development, you will learn to mitigate negative consequences. Go beyond checklists for correcting typos and incorrect branding, and instead consider the bigger picture. Define your organizational standard for quality, and learn how to create your own quality management system to support it. Explore how ultimately everyone is responsible for quality, and implement guidelines and policies that keep people accountable. Make sure everyone has the tools, templates, and support they need to support the standard's guidelines. This book equips you with resources and insights from the field that are ready for you to adapt to your own organization.For instructional designers and managers of the learning function, and even for the resource-strapped department of one, this book can help you step off the hamster wheel of fretful last-minute checks and re-work. Instead step into a proactive process that facilitates quality and results. Rather than agonizing over a broken hyperlink in an already-launched presentation when you've moved onto the next urgent project, feel confident in the quality management system that helps you and your stakeholders produce successful content from the outset.
Data Analytics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Upon reading this book, you will get: - A fundamental comprehension of data analytics, including its types- An understanding of data analytics processes, software tools, and a range of analytics methodologies - A comprehension of what daily tasks and procedures the data analysts follow - An investigation into the vast field of big data analytics, covering its possibilities and challenges- An understanding of the existing legal frameworks, as well as ethical and privacy issues in data analytics - Application-based learning using a variety of real-world case studies From raw data to actionable insights - journey through the essentials of data analytics. Data Analytics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know is an approachable and captivating guide to understand the complicated world of data Data analytics is becoming increasingly important in today's data-driven society, and so has the demand for data analysts. Data Analytics Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (Data Analytics Essentials) is a comprehensive yet succinct manual, perfect for you if you are trying to understand the fundamentals of data analytics. It gives a concise introduction to data analytics and its current applicability. This book is a great tool for professionals switching to a career in data analytics and for students who want to learn the basics of data analytics. It will give you a strong foundation by explaining everything in an easy-to-understand language. Data Analytics Essentials goes beyond a theoretical manual and contains real-world case studies and fun facts to help you enhance your knowledge. The chapter summaries and self-assessment tests along with every chapter will help you test yourself as you move from one concept to the next.
Relationship marketing in the Cali hotel industry
Relationship marketing has become more important in recent years in service companies, and of course in the hotel industry, given that with the development and evolution of information technologies, the client has been offered countless possibilities to satisfy their demands, demanding increasingly personalised services, having the opportunity to access a large volume of information that allows them to compare and choose the option that best suits their needs. This is why the relationship with the guest and the construction of long-term relationships with them has become a task of the utmost importance that has to be dynamised day by day, not only because the guest, unlike in previous years, has full access to information, but also because the competition is increasingly focused on satisfying their needs, turning their stay into unique experiences with which they become an advertising factor of the brand with great power to influence other people. This has led to the construction of CRM models.
Structure and Dynamics of the Rail Logistics System
A country's economic development is directly related to its investments in infrastructure, more precisely the transportation sector and its various modes that make up the sector's logistics chain. Industrial progress depends on these investments in order to move its products safely, reliably and at the lowest possible cost. The importance of rail transport for Brazil's development is obvious, its main characteristic being its ability to transport large volumes of cargo over medium and long distances, with greater safety and efficiency, when compared mainly to road transport. However, Brazilian rail transport is in a critical situation, perhaps due to the focus on investments in the road sector over the last few decades. VLI is a standout on the national rail scene, has been in the process of developing its governance structure over the last few years and is making recurrent investments in infrastructure.
Impact of Mieles S.A.S. on its Stakeholders
La Hoya del R穩o Su獺rez is a region located between the departments of Boyac獺 and Santander where sugarcane has been grown for more than 100 years and one of its main productive activities is the production of panela. The people who work there do not have a formal labor relationship; they are paid by the day and do not have social security to guarantee their well-being and that of their families; the process is deficient in terms of training and technology.The start-up of Mieles SAS marks the beginning of a process of business formalization in terms of labor relations and technical support in a largely informal region. Generating a technical, economic, administrative and socio-cultural impact on the organization's stakeholders.Through a transversal descriptive research it was possible to show that the start-up of Mieles S.A.S. has broken paradigms in the region, with the promotion of female labor, the arrival of qualified personnel, generating employment that complies with the provisions of the law.
Contractual Relations in E-Commerce
The monograph is devoted to the study of contractual relations in electronic commerce, in that the work analyzes and compares the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and other states in the framework of electronic commerce, presents legal and doctrinal definition of the concept of electronic commerce and contract in the conditions of electronic interaction, as well as determines the legal position of subjects of online commerce, considers the contractual and legal regulation of relations arising in electronic commerce. The monograph is intended for specialists, researchers and students of electronic commerce.
Economic institutionalism and entrepreneurship
This work seeks to develop skills not only at an economic level, but also at an administrative and personal level, where organizations are a key part of such development. Thus, this economic entity is a place where people can develop their potential at a personal and social level. This impact that the company generates in society is only possible through the passion and discipline of the people who, with a clear business vision, contribute to the growth and transformation of the company. In this context, the globalization of the economy and the imminent bilateral treaties make it necessary to search for new mechanisms that facilitate companies to be more competitive and viable in this environment, that is why it is necessary to study and analyze the supply and demand of support services for the development of entrepreneurship as a tool for the development of the region and the country. Under this line of thought it is suggested that individual preferences and certain categories such as social action, are shaped by certain institutional forces that contribute to generate industrial and entrepreneurial development in the regions.
Spending habits of Youths
The elders invested on assets to ensure that their off springs enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. But the youth of modern India do not have the same mindset. Young Indians are ready to travel all over the world to earn lucratively. It is important to understand the spending habits of a young consumer too for a better understanding of the economy. This research is an outcome of a survey conducted with special reference to Mumbai youth. All analyses in this report provide information separately for girls and boys demarcated on the basis of age and gender highlighting the different requirements and spending thereof of these groups.
Entrepreneurial Business Venturing
In today's competitive marketplace, businesses must be entrepreneurial to succeed. This book argues that entrepreneurship allows businesses to adapt to changing economic conditions and societal needs. It focuses on entrepreneurial business venturing as a means of understanding how businesses innovate, take risks, and think futuristically. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding digitalization trends in these ventures to grasp digital innovation trends better. The book explores why an entrepreneurial perspective is crucial in business, explaining the role of the knowledge economy in society and the need for businesses to prioritize digital technology. It examines how the nature of work has evolved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the rise of flexible work arrangements and remote work, with case studies from international companies. Furthermore, the book argues that digital forms of entrepreneurship are increasingly important in responding to crises and international developments. It highlights the need for scenario and forecast planning in developing new products and services to meet evolving customer needs. The book also provides examples of business model innovation, which underscores the importance for businesses to emphasize entrepreneurship not only in product development but also in their interactions with society. It discusses how businesses can achieve this through an entrepreneurial health audit, which focuses on entrepreneurial intensity, frequency, and ideas for start-ups and spinoffs. By examining examples and suggestions included in the book, businesses can learn about the role of entrepreneurial learning and failure in creating an entrepreneurial culture.
ICT’s and administrative processes
This research work was conducted under a descriptive and quantitative methodological approach and was applied to a simple random sample of 108 managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) located in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, belonging to the commerce sector, with a labor force between 10 and 250 workers with a minimum seniority of five years in the market. The objective is to analyze the main difficulties and challenges faced by business management and how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) influence the use of strategies in the administrative process. The main results show that the diagnosis carried out showed that, despite the fact that SME managers are aware of the benefits of using technological tools in business management, many of them show resistance to their implementation. As a final conclusion, globalization is currently generating constant transformations and, in order to remain in a highly competitive global environment, SMEs must enter the digital era and adopt information technologies within their administrative processes.
Support for business start-ups
Mr GBIDI was hit by staff cuts at a hotel and went through a very difficult period without a job, to the point where he could no longer provide a normal life for his family. Distraught, he went to the Chamber of Commerce for advice and to look for job opportunities. He was met by Mr YAKPEY Comlan Nomadoli, who is in charge of supporting investors and business creators. After listening to his story of unemployment in flux, Mr Yakpey asked his client: "Why don't you set up your own hotel business, given your wealth of experience in the field? Mr Yakpey's sound advice enabled his client, Mr Gbidi, to start up his own business and become the manager of a hotel called HOTEL COURONNE D'OR.
Implementation and Benefits of Digital Twin on Decision Making and Data Quality Management
Digital twin technology is becoming important for the realization of Industry 4.0 using cyber-physical systems (CPS) and information technology. CPS form the backbone to support the creation of a network for decentralized and autonomous decision-making. The design principles for Industry 4.0 serve as guidelines for virtualization concepts that are virtual copies of the physical world and create a link between the real and virtual worlds to collect data and monitor processes, the so-called digital twin. In this book, a theoretical digital twin-driven decision-making model has been developed that combines corporate data quality management, a process digital twin, and a model-driven decision support system. It leverages the benefits of the digital twin to create, test and build a process in the virtual world that supports decision making by combining data, analytics and visualization of insights to help managers make better decisions
Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems
Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are one of the key concepts of Industry 4.0. Despite their great potentials for industrial value creation, there are challenges, such as a significant increase in complexity, as a result of which the development status of Industry 4.0 is behind expectations. This book addresses this issue with the following research design: In addition to providing a comprehensive foundation of industrial CPS and Industry 4.0, four studies are conducted, each consisting of an exploratory research part and a design science research (DSR) part. In doing so, four perspectives are directed at the topic of industrial CPS: A systemic, a stakeholder-centered, an organizational and a holistic. In conclusion, the contributions are integrated in a summary and the artifacts are incorporated into an overarching methodological framework. Thus, theoretical contributions are derived and concrete practical recommendations for the main target groups of organizations, educational institutions and international delegations provided.
Basics of Management Information System
A management information system can facilitate collaboration and communication as well. Today's management information systems rely largely on technology to compile and present data, but the concept is older than modern computing technologies. One of the most valuable features of a management information system is its ability to pull in internal and external data from a variety of sources and present it in an easy to analyze format. Information isn't worth much if it doesn't serve a purpose. This book may serves to students learn how businesses use information to improve the company's operations. Students also learn how to manage various information systems so that they best serve the needs of managers, staff and customers. Also learn how to create systems for finding and storing data and they learn about computer databases, networks and lots more.
Quality of Work Life of Employees in Cement Industry
The Quality of Work Life is the result of an evaluation that each individual carries out comparing his own hopes, expectations and desires with what he considers as reality. Quality of Work Life is basically the Quality of Life that an employee experiences at his work place. Unless good Quality of Work Life is provided to an employee he cannot be motivated towards work. Quality of Work Life covers all aspects of employee's work life like economic, social, psychological and organizational. Quality of work life is a multifaceted concept. The premise of Quality of Work Life is having a work environment where employees‟ activities become more important.The term QWL was introduced in the late of 1960s as a method of zeroing in on the impacts of work on wellbeing and general prosperity and approaches to improve the nature of an individual's hands on experience. Quality of work life (QWL) is a way of thinking, a bunch of administrators, which holds that individuals are the main asset in the association as they are dependable, capable and fit for making important commitment and they ought to be treated with poise and regard.
The Art and Science of Business Analytics
Embark on a transformative journey into the captivating realm where artistry meets precision in the world of business analytics. "The Art and Science of Business Analytics" is an immersive exploration into the fusion of creativity and methodical analysis, where raw data evolves into strategic insight. This book transcends the conventional boundaries of analytics, inviting readers to embrace the fluidity of interpreting data while adhering to the rigor of statistical methodologies. Through vivid narratives and practical frameworks, it illuminates how the convergence of art and science in analytics empowers organizations to make astute decisions that drive growth and innovation. Whether a seasoned data strategist or a novice explorer, this book serves as a beacon, guiding readers to wield the palette of analytics skillfully, shaping visions and sculpting strategies that redefine success. Join the journey where creativity merges with precision in the world of "The Art and Science of Business Analytics."
Empower Business with Generative AI
In today's rapidly evolving business and technology landscape, staying ahead of the curve is not just an option; it's a necessity. "Empower Business with Generative AI" is your definitive guide to unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence and using it as a strategic advantage to propel your business forward. Unleash Efficiency: Discover how Generative AI can streamline your operations, automate repetitive tasks, and supercharge productivity across your organization. Say goodbye to inefficiencies and hello to optimized processes. Enhance Decision-Making: Gain unprecedented insights by leveraging AI-driven analytics and predictive modelling. Make data-driven decisions with confidence and transform your business strategies for success. Innovate with Confidence: Harness the creative power of Generative AI to develop cutting-edge products and services. Explore new frontiers and deliver solutions that resonate with your customers in ways you never thought possible. Inside this book, you'll find: - Decide the Use Case: Explore a range of practical applications and use cases for Generative AI, enabling you to tailor its power to your specific business needs. - Practical Strategies: Learn how to implement AI solutions effectively, from choosing the right technology stack to managing data and ensuring compliance. - A New Organizational Model: Discover how to upskill your organization to integrate AI into your company's DNA, helping employees to jump into this new transformational journey. - Ethical Considerations: Navigate the ethical and societal implications of AI, and discover how to deploy it responsibly. Empower your business to thrive in the era of AI. Whether you're a business decision maker, seasoned entrepreneur, a technology enthusiast, or a curious innovator, this book will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to make AI work for your business!
The Warehouse Revolution
This book is a must-read for technologists, retailers, and investors who seek to understand the warehouse automation industry and the tradeoffs of the various technologies.It walks through an array of automation options using understandable terms. It describes the history of the industry and how e-commerce catapulted warehouse automation to the forefront of supply chain operations.The Warehouse Revolution will also be of interest to those who are just curious and seek to understand what's happening behind the curtain-the highly choreographed movement of people and machines that enable packages to show up at our respective doorsteps in less than a day.
Application of Effective Customer Relationship Management
The main goal of every business is to create customers, since client satisfaction and trust will bring repeat purchases to the firm and thus improve the firm's organizational performance. Customers are extremely price-conscious, smarter, less forgiving, and with more demands. The challenge therefore is to produce loyal and delighted customers such that if they are retained within the organisation, they turn out to be really profitable and eventually become ambassadors for the organisation. Many organisations are realizing that it might not be easy for the intangible aspects of a relationship to be duplicated by the competition, which therefore provides a unique competitive advantage. There is a major problem with customer churn in Zenith Bank. The bank has "passion for customers" as one of its core values yet, this seems to be a thing of the mouth as staff of the organisation would not be overly bothered about customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention. Relationships with customers are still at the transactional level and officers seem not to be in a hurry to take this to a relational level even in the face of a seemingly competitive banking industry.
Co-Manufacturing and New Economic Paradigms
Workspaces and their design have a vast impact on the comfort and productivity of employees. Therefore, the structure of a workspace can be used to determine the socio-economic characteristics and elements that will appear in the employees that utilize them. Co-Manufacturing and New Economic Paradigms provides innovative insights into shared workspaces as independent socio-economic environments. The content within this publication explores the ideas of knowledge sharing, work culture, and economic planning. It is a vital reference source for entrepreneurs, business professionals, and researchers, and it covers topics centered on the importance of workspace design and organization.
Knowledge Management Techniques for Risk Management in IT Projects
There are many risks associated with IT projects that have the potential to threaten the success of the project at any stage of its development life cycle. By seeking commonalities between knowledge management and risk management, a way by which they can be integrated together to reduce these risks can be determined. Knowledge Management Techniques for Risk Management in IT Projects: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research that examines the tools and techniques of knowledge management and integrates them with risk management techniques for better analysis of risks that can occur in different stages of IT projects. While highlighting topics including benchmark monitoring, integration management, and knowledge banks, this book is ideally designed for project managers, risk consultants, managers, industry professionals, researchers, and academicians.
Logistics and Transport Modeling in Urban Goods Movement
Because it deals with sustainably supplying cities and reducing congestion and pollution related to goods transport in urban areas, city logistics is an important field in transportation sciences. These logistics systems need to be sustainable and reliable to ensure the continued flow of goods. Logistics and Transport Modeling in Urban Goods Movement is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the main approaches and techniques used in urban goods transport modelling while addressing planning and management issues. Highlighting topics such as urban logistics, vehicle routing, and greenhouse emissions, this book is ideally designed for civil/transport engineers, planners, transport economists, geographers, computer scientists, practitioners, professionals, researchers, and students seeking current research on urban goods modelling.
Strategic Collaborative Innovations in Organizational Systems
Organizations today need to continually implement new strategies that increase the sustainability and competitiveness of a business. By sharing experiences in a collaborative environment where the collective experience of its membership can lead to the design and implementation of new technology and product improvement, a company can differentiate itself to successfully compete in the business realm. Strategic Collaborative Innovations in Organizational Systems is a collection of research on the methods and applications of collaborative strategies in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of a firm. Highlighting a range of topics including organizational design, productivity strategies, and workforce diversity, this book is ideally designed for academicians, business managers, entrepreneurs, human resources managers, researchers, graduate students, and scholars seeking current research on business and competitive strategies within a collaborative and organizational context.
Management Training Programs in Higher Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Business Reinvention for Ecosystem Value, Flexibility, and Empowerment
Redefining Global Markets
This book analyses the possible regionalization of global value chains, particularly in manufacturing. Amidst calls for an industrial renaissance in Europe and a resurgence of manufacturing jobs in the United States, the dynamics of global value chains have been reshaped by global pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and increased automation. Employing a multi-regional input-output model, the book scrutinizes the decline in offshoring afer the mid-2010s. It sheds light on regionalization as a pivotal force redefining global markets, and focuses on Europe and North America, revealing the strengthening of regional ties. Discussing future challenges, the book will appeal to scholars, students, and researchers, as well as practitioners and policy-makers interested in a better understanding of (de)globalization nuances connected to the evolving role of manufacturing in global value chains.
Climate Disaster Preparedness
As a result of global warming, extreme events, such as firestorms and flash floods, pose increasingly unpredictable and uncertain existential threats, taking lives, destroying communities, and wreaking havoc on habitats. Current aesthetic, technological and scientific frameworks struggle to imagine, visualise and rehearse human interactions with these events, hampering the development of proactive foresight, readiness and response.This open access book demonstrates how the latest advances in creative arts, intelligent systems and climate science can be integrated and leveraged to transform the visualisation of extreme event scenarios. It reframes current practice from passive perception of pre-scripted illustrations to active immersion in evolving life-like interactive scenarios that are geo-located. Drawing on the multidisciplinary expertise of leaders in the creative arts, climate sciences, environmental engineering, and intelligent systems, this book examines the waysin which climate disaster preparedness can be reformulated through practices that address dynamic and unforeseen interactions between climate and human life worlds. Grouped into four sections (picturing, narrating, rehearsing, and communicating), this book maps this approach by exploring the emerging strengths and current limitations of each discipline in addressing the challenge of envisioning the unpredictable interaction of extreme events with human populations and environments. This book provides a timely intervention into the global discourse on how art, culture and technology can address climate disaster resilience. It appeals to readers from multiple fields, offering academic, industry and community audiences novel insights into a profound gap in the current knowledge, policy and action landscape.
A Software Framework for Mobile Apps in the Museum Application Domain
This book is concerned with "How to provide guidance for small cultural heritage institutions to govern digital transformation, and how to align the possibilities with the available capabilities by creating a Software Framework for Mobile Apps in the Museum Application Domain?". The role of the museum has shifted from a keeper of artifacts to a provider of information. In this context mobile applications are intended to generate added value for the museum visitor. However, the tension between the application's creator, its content, and the consumer operating the app needs to be examined holistically. As it is not trivial to create an integrated user experience, the unique usability-centered perspective on the requirements engineering pursued throughout, allows for the suggested data-driven solution to address the specific domain issues and serve the intended audience. Based on the insights gained during this examination and under the utilization of design science research, human-centered design, and domain-driven design "A Software Framework for Mobile Apps in the Museum Application Domain" is created and implemented using web technologies.
Big Data Governance and Perspectives in Knowledge Management
The world is witnessing the growth of a global movement facilitated by technology and social media. Fueled by information, this movement contains enormous potential to create more accountable, efficient, responsive, and effective governments and businesses, as well as spurring economic growth. Big Data Governance and Perspectives in Knowledge Management is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of applying robust processes around data, and aligning organizations and skillsets around those processes. Highlighting a range of topics including data analytics, prediction analysis, and software development, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, information science professionals, software developers, computer engineers, graduate-level computer science students, policymakers, and managers seeking current research on the convergence of big data and information governance as two major trends in information management.
Knowledge-Driven Innovation in Start-Ups and SMEs
The world is witnessing an increase in innovation both in start-ups and in SMEs, and the implementation of innovation is having a substantial impact on the knowledge of the economy. The ability of human beings to create new knowledge can be defined as a basic skill in a global economy, which involves learning as an essential dynamism of the competition. Following this and considering the need for developing standards and guidelines for innovation, organizations have been working on developing and updating a set of documents to help the innovators and the innovative companies work better. Knowledge-Driven Innovation in Start-Ups and SMEs: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of standardization and guideline creation in business innovation, such as those implemented by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). While highlighting topics including business analysis, market research, and intellectual property, this book is ideally designed for market researchers, business professionals, academicians, and students seeking current research on innovative processes and approaches for organizations.
Supply Chain Finance
As global supply chains become more complex, the need for expertise in their financial aspects grows. This book aims to equip students and professionals with the knowledge to navigate these complexities, ensuring efficient and resilient financial supply chain operations. It provides an in-depth exploration into the intricate and constantly evolving realm of supply chain finance. By merging key concepts, major mechanisms, hands-on risk analytics, and the latest technology trends, this book offers a seamless and comprehensive examination of the topic, grounded in the author's twenty years of academic research and hands-on experience. Students in supply chain management will gain a thorough understanding of the financial elements that are integral to modern supply chains, including the importance of liquidity, the role of financial institutions, and the optimization of cash flows within the supply chain ecosystem. Definitions will be used throughout the text to elucidate financial terminology that may be unfamiliar to management students. The instructor's manual will include PowerPoint slides, exercises, and quizzes to assess student comprehension and progress. This textbook will serve as the primary resource for understanding the financial dimensions of supply chains.
Determinants of Modern Business
The book includes compiled writings from multiple editions or chapters from various publications that collectively relate to contemporary business practices. Considering the authors' expertise, this book offers management strategies and covers institutions crucial to the state, including political figures, healthcare providers, pension funds, and educational institutions. The author aimed to consolidate all the most significant papers on a particular subject in one place.
ERP for the internal management of UEB Railways
This research arises from the immediate need to organize and have a strict control of all the important information handled in the Unidad Empresarial de Base de Ferrocarriles de Ciego de Avila (UEB FCA) located in the municipality of Mor籀n, with the objective of improving the management of the information related to the internal control of this company, which is of vital importance for it to raise the efficiency and quality of its services. Today, the Cuban economic model is being updated, which has brought with it a process of business improvement, specifically in the transportation branch, in order to improve its main processes and work flows. The processes of contracting, control of electricity consumption, control of magnetic cards, payment of per diem per trip, control of fuel and rail traffic, are the main axis for the proper functioning of the entity, so it is desired to achieve better management and greater control over them by the managers.
Challenges of the Company Secretary in Corporate Governance
A Company Secretary also known as a Compliance Officer is a senior position in a sector establishment and one of the positions, which is a part of the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of a company which includes the Board of Directors. Company Secretary is named as a Corporate Secretary in a publicly listed corporation. The responsibility of efficient administration of a company, particularly regarding ensuring of compliance with statutory and regulatory requirement and for ensuring that decisions of the Board of Directors, lies in the hands of a Company Secretary. The highest level in an organisation is the Managerial Level, where a Company Secretary is assigned for the same to ensure that the business complies with all the legal requirements and the company's smooth operation.The Companies Act, 2013 states the compulsory appointment of a Company Secretary for the companies with the paid-up capital of ₹ 5 crores and more. Company Secretaries facilitates the CEO, Non- Executive Directors and other crucial areas using their comprehensive and practically learned skill set in Corporate Secretarial Practice, Finance, Corporate Governance and Law.
The Vanguard Edge
Dive into The Vanguard Edge and discover Bryan Howard's groundbreaking approach to team development. This book is a treasure trove of insights and strategies, designed to transform the way teams operate and excel.Within this book, you'll discover: How to cultivate a growth-oriented mindset that forms the foundation of a high-performing team.Strategies for defining a clear and compelling team mission that aligns with your goals.Techniques to structure your team for maximum efficiency, fostering innovation and adaptability.The art of crafting and communicating a powerful team message that resonates and inspires.Methods to measure and enhance team performance, turning metrics into a roadmap for success.The Vanguard Edge is more than just a book; it's a guide to achieving operational excellence and team synergy. With each chapter, you'll gain access to transformative concepts and practices that will elevate your team's performance.Embark on a journey of team transformation with The Vanguard Edge. Secure your copy today and start building a team that not only meets but exceeds expectations!
Click, Share, Shop
"Social Commerce: The Future of Online Shopping" is a comprehensive guide that explores the latest trends and developments in social commerce. The book is designed to provide insights and strategies for businesses that want to harness the power of social media to drive sales and engagement. The book starts by providing an overview of social commerce and its evolution, including the rise of social media platforms as a key driver of e-commerce growth. It then delves into the strategies and tactics that businesses can use to effectively leverage social media to reach and engage customers. This includes the use of social media advertising, influencer marketing, and other emerging social commerce trends. Throughout the book, readers will learn about best practices, case studies, and practical tips from industry experts on how to create effective social commerce strategies. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the most popular social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, and how they can be used for social commerce. In addition, the book discusses the importance of creating a seamless user experience, the role of customer reviews and ratings.
Consumer Purchase in Fashion Industry Using Augmented Reality
AR is a technologically-delivered, improved representation of the real world that incorporates digital visuals, audio, and other senses. The fashion industry is using augmented reality (AR) more and more to improve the shopping experience for customers. It acts as a link between the virtual and real worlds of shopping, enabling customers to digitally try on apparel and accessories prior to making a purchase. The potential of AR contributes to the increasing emphasis in design on improving ergonomics and user interfaces. Products are progressively differentiating themselves based on how well they provide consumers with crucial operational and safety information. AR is changing the way that people think about showrooms and product demos, as well as the way they interact with customers. Customers have higher levels of satisfaction with their purchases, more accurate expectations, and increased confidence in their purchasing decisions when they can virtually preview how things will appear or perform in a real-world situation before making a purchase. In the future, augmented reality might potentially completely replace the need for showrooms and physical storefronts.
