Entrepreneurship and Competitive Sustainability: Innovative Approaches is a rigorous, practice-focused edited volume that maps how entrepreneurial action can serve as a powerful catalyst for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By weaving together cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and practical insights, the volume introduces the concept of competitive sustainability, showing how businesses can simultaneously drive profit, innovation, an...

Circular Happiness: Building Sustainable Workplaces for the Next Generation explores how businesses can merge sustainability and employee well-being by applying circular economy principles to create eco-friendly, fulfilling work environments. Focused on the needs of Gen Z, the book provides a framework for organisations to foster both environmental sustainability and mental health, offering practical strategies for enhancing workplace happiness while addressing climate change chal...

Modern Political Marketing and Relational Capital offers a comprehensive examination of how digital transformation is reshaping political marketing strategies. This edited volume explores the evolving landscape of political engagement, emphasising the role of digital relational capital—trust, loyalty, and connections between political actors and their audiences. By delving into emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, augmented reality, and social...

The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 technologies is revolutionizing the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and growth. However, with these advancements comes a significant challenge: cybersecurity. As organizations in these sectors increasingly rely on digital technologies to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations, they become more vulnerable to cyber threats. The need for clarity on how to effectively manage cy...

This book is a novel exploration of the complex interplay between modern work structures, artificial intelligence (AI), and economic sustainability.Through meticulously researched insights and real-world examples, this book unravels the intricate dynamics shaping the sharing and gig economies, offering a comprehensive analysis of their implications for the future of work. Key features of this book include a deep dive into the theoretical foundations of AI, the sharing economy, and ...

Various sectors of emerging markets face unique challenges, largely related to the gap between small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) research and practice. The relationship between SMEs and agriculture, tourism, and other key industries requires a close examination to understand the intricacies of their interplay. An emphasis on the need to bridge this gap, and strategies for scaling up and embedding new sustainability and technology trends into SME strategies is necessary for a healthy ...

It seems that when businesses were finally understanding, implementing, and getting used to industry 4.0, the term 5.0 came about. Industry 5.0 takes human touch, innovation, and efficiency a step further in creating a turnaround strategy for corporate governance. This transformation has brought many questions to the minds of stakeholders such as when and why this happened. In order to explore the answers to these questions, further study is required to understand the prospects and challen...

Demystifying the Dark Side of AI in Business delves into the often-overlooked negative aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for organizations. In an era where AI is rapidly transforming industries and work environments, it is crucial to understand the potential risks and challenges associated with its implementation. Drawing from a wide range of global perspectives, this book brings together articles from leading researchers, academicians, and professionals across d...

Through a combination of rapid technological advancement and the ongoing digital revolution, the role of Human Resources (HR) in shaping organizational trajectories has seen unprecedented growth. The amalgamation of digital HR technologies and the advent of Industry 5.0 pose both exceptional opportunities and formidable challenges, especially for developing economies grappling with resource constraints and skill gaps. These nations stand at a crossroads, where leveraging digital HR technol...

Continuous improvements in emerging economies have created more opportunities for industrialization and rapid growth. This not only leads to higher standards in accounting and security regulations, but it increases the overall marketing efficiency. Promotional Strategies and New Service Opportunities in Emerging Economies is a key resource in the field of service marketing and promotions, service innovations, and branding in developing countries. Highlighting multidisciplinary studies on s...

Digital Internationalisation of Firms offers a comprehensive examination of the digital outward internationalisation of firms, focusing on both Internet-based and Internet-enabled businesses, including SMEs and large enterprises. This monograph provides in-depth analysis of the processes, modes, and strategies firms employ to expand internationally in the digital age. It also addresses key challenges, including legal aspects of cross-border e-commerce (CBEC), making it a vital res...

As small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to grow and expand their operations globally, the choices around internationalization and digitalization have become increasingly crucial for business owners to consider. The challenges inherent in expanding operations globally and embracing digital technologies, which demand substantial investment and preparation, pose formidable obstacles. Furthermore, the prevailing mindset prioritizes profit maximization, neglecting the urgent need ...