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The motivation of this book is the need for understanding the new challenges in business world, commercial or social organizations have to face some challenges such as compe- tition, economic burden, innovation, change, ethics, customer loyalty, satisfaction and so- cial responsibility. These modern challenges bring new opportunities for any organization, besides some threats. The most important way to become a developed country is to have a competitive industry in today’s global world. The other issue is also an innovation which is es- pecially considered by commercial organizations. They are finding innovative ways of making their existence in the world. On the other hand, change is an inevitable fact for any business in today’s fast-moving competitive environment. In addition, customer loyalty became as a remarkable research topic. Nevertheless, satisfaction is one of the newest challenges that means measuring how happy workers and consumers are with their working environment and life. In addition to this, nowadays, businesses started to use digital human resources sys- tems for performing human resource functions. By the way, in recent years, consumption has begun to be examined as a social process that satisfies the psychological needs such as crea- ting and presenting the self, identifying the status or social class, building relationships with others, influencing people in the environment or admiring oneself and proving themselves.
International business is synonymous with big challenges. Cultural and institutional complexities remain ever potent, so are 'newer' concerns like climate change and international terrorism. This timely book examines these challenges from the perspectives of different international business actors.
Editor Biography: Adam Jab'o'ski is an associate professor in The Department of Management at the University of D'browa G�rnicza. He is also Vice-President of the Board of a reputable management consulting company "OTTIMA plus" Ltd. of Katowice, and President of the "Southern Railway Cluster" Association of Katowice, which supports development in railway transport and the transfer of innovation, as well as cooperation with European railway clusters (as a member of the European Railway Clusters Initiative). He holds a postdoctoral degree in Economic Sciences, specializing in Management Science. Having worked as a management consultant since 1997, he has broadened his experience and expertise through co-operation with a number of leading companies in Poland and abroad. He is the author of a variety of studies and business analyses on business models, value management, risk management, the balanced scorecard and corporate social responsibility. He has also written and co-written several monographs and over 100 scientific articles in the field of management, published both in Poland and abroad. Adam's academic interests focus on the issues of modern and efficient business model design, including Sustainable Business Models and the principles of company value building strategy that includes the rules of Corporate Social Responsibility. Book Description: The dynamics of market changes determine new perspectives both in the theory and practice of management science. The mechanisms of doing business aimed at achieving a high level of company performance are changing. This requires adequate instruments based on the solid pillars of strategic management. Undoubtedly, the key ontological beings which determine the success of an organization are effective and efficient business models, strategies and business processes. A kind of strategic hybrid emerges that shapes the principles of doing business subject to pressure, constraints and emerging opportunities. In this approach, companies implement strategies for growth and development not only to survive, but also to achieve a strong and competitive advantage. Value creation is another area of developing management science and practices, defining key factors underlying the conceptualization and operationalization of business models, strategies and business processes. The above mentioned concepts are nowadays widely discussed, creating a new dimension of strategic management. This monograph consists of chapters focused on both theoretical and practical conditions of modern companies, specifically focused on building effective and efficient business models and strategies. This monograph primarily refers to new research perspectives which determine the new challenges of strategic management. The aim of the monograph is to present views and approaches to strategic management determined by the development and growth of companies through building their business models and strategies. The issues addressed in this book are: -determining key trends in the theory and practice of management science -defining key ontological beings and their use in the dynamic management of modern companies -presenting the new dimensions of strategic management as seen through the eyes of the international authors of individual chapters -the possibility of applying solutions to problems addressed in this monograph The editor and authors hope that the presented combination of theory and practice will satisfy the needs of readers, in particular managers of modern companies, business consultants and researchers.
New technology, globalized markets, and changing employment needs contribute to the fast transformation of the educational landscape, which presents new opportunities and challenges for students. How can educators strategically adapt and enhance learning ecosystems to effectively prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly evolving educational landscape and the future workforce? Preparing Students for the Future Educational Paradigm delves into the intricate web of learning ecosystems, exploring their pivotal role in shaping the education of tomorrow. The contemporary educational landscape demands a paradigm shift, and this book addresses the key challenges and opportunities inherent in learning ecosystems. It dissects these interconnected networks of individuals, groups, and resources designed to foster learning, laying bare the essential elements defining efficiency, equity, and inclusivity. This book identifies the pressing issues facing learning ecosystems and provides innovative ideas and practical strategies for rejuvenating these ecosystems. Educators will find in-depth insights into the application of learning ecosystems to enhance student learning, coupled with tangible suggestions for improvement. Policymakers will discover how to champion learning ecosystems through practical political actions and legislation. Beyond these professionals, the book captures the attention of parents, community members, businesses, and scholars, making it an indispensable read for anyone invested in the future of education.
This book delves into corporate governance, sustainability, and information systems related to the aviation sector. Due to globalization and rise in cross-border business, the aviation sector has become an essential means of transport. However, the industry has tremendous impact on social, economic, and natural environments and carries significant risks. The book explores such issues plaguing the aviation sector under three key areas: CSR and sustainability, information systems and risk management, and corporate governance and accountability in the airline industry. The book concludes with an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 crisis on the industry and ways to respond and recover from the effects of the pandemic.
This book is a highly readable and entertaining account of the co-evolution of the patent system and the life science industries since the mid-19th century. The pharmaceutical industries have their origins in advances in synthetic chemistry and in natural products research. Both approaches to drug discovery and business have shaped patent law, as have the lobbying activities of the firms involved and their supporters in the legal profession. In turn, patent law has impacted on the life science industries. Compared to the first edition, which told this story for the first time, the present edition focuses more on specific businesses, products and technologies, including Bayer, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, aspirin, penicillin, monoclonal antibodies and polymerase chain reaction. Another difference is that this second edition also looks into the future, addressing new areas such as systems biology, stem cell research, and synthetic biology, which promises to enable scientists to “invent” life forms from scratch.
A competitive advantage just isn't enough. Your company is turning in regular profits every year, and its market share is only getting bigger. Competitors can’t touch you. So why is your stock price so sluggish? The answer is as simple as it is cruel: investors aren’t interested in history, and they already know you’re profitable and competitive—that knowledge is baked into your stock price. The hard reality is that a competitive advantage just isn’t enough. Investors want companies to surprise them with unexpected value, which means that you can outperform market expectations only if you as a leader know how to find, create, and deliver a series of multiple competitive advantages. This is why a corporate theory is so important. A good corporate theory provides a compass for those at the strategic helm, guiding their decisions about what assets and activities to pursue, what investments to make, and what strategies to adopt. Behind every long-term corporate success story lies a basic theory about how that company creates value. In Beyond Competitive Advantage, strategy professor Todd Zenger describes what makes a great corporate theory and helps readers understand the many tensions and trade-offs they’ll face as they apply the theory to meet the challenge of market expectations. Based on years of research and analysis, Beyond Competitive Advantage provides managers and executives with a framework for both sustaining value and creating growth.
The 2008 volume of Contemporary Issues in International Arbitration and Mediation - The Fordham Papers is a collection of important works in international arbitration and mediation written by the prominent speakers at the 2008 Fordham Law School Conference on International Arbitration and Mediation. The 24 papers are organized into the following six parts: Part I: Investor-State Arbitration Part II: Recent Significant Domestic Judicial Decisions Involving or Potentially Involving International Arbitration Part III: Class Actions and Consolidation in International Arbitration Part IV: Intellectual Property and Information Technology Issues in International Arbitration Part V: Mediation: Issues, Solutions, and Expanding Applications.
Enriched and strengthened with European case studies of real-life situations providing a practical and industry insights, Part A and B collate experts in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Human Resources, and Risk management, contributing on employability, labour markets, sustainability, and skills of the future from across the globe.
"Beginning in the 1970s, several scientific breakthroughs promised to transform the creation of new medicines. As investors sought to capitalize on these Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, the biotech industry grew to thousands of small companies around the world. Each sought to emulate what the major pharmaceutical companies had been doing for a century or more, but without the advantages of scale, scope, experience, and massive resources. How could a large collection of small companies, most with fewer than 50 employees, compete in one of the world's most breathtakingly expensive and highly regulated industries? This book shows how biotech companies have met the challenge by creating nearly 40% more of the most important treatments for unmet medical needs. Moreover, they have done so with much lower overall costs. The book focuses on both the companies themselves and the broader biotech ecosystem that supports them. Its portrait of the crucial roles played by academic research, venture capital, contract research organizations, the capital markets, and pharmaceutical companies shows how a supportive environment enabled the entrepreneurial biotech industry to create novel medicines with unprecedented efficiency. In doing so, it also offers insights for any industry seeking to innovate in uncertain and ambiguous conditions. Looking to the future, it concludes that biomedical research will continue to be most effective in the hands of a large group of small companies as long as national healthcare policies allow the rest of the ecosystem to continue to thrive"--