Developing Creative Economy Through Disruptive Leadership: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Developing Creative Economy Through Disruptive Leadership: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Tardif, Kristin Joyce
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2020-04-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799834182

Across rural America there are disruptive leaders who are finding the courage to ignite their small local communities with creativity, ingenuity, scrappiness, and collaboration despite political, racial, or religious differences. By combining skills, experience, and culture heritage, they are successfully igniting their own creative economies. Many of these communities are providing products and services to much larger urban areas and are thriving in international trade. In addition, they have capitalized their own unique cultural heritage and have developed a bustling tourism industry. All have developed events, public art, fine arts, music, theater, and technology to create a modern new local enlightenment. Developing Creative Economy Through Disruptive Leadership: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research that explores strategies for reinventing and rebuilding creative economies. While highlighting topics such as entrepreneurism, social media, and branding, the research within this book is based on the interviews and analysis of fifteen state agencies that are a mixture of rural, semi-urban, and urban, and are all quite different in culture and diversity. This publication is ideally designed for community leaders, government officials, policymakers, entrepreneurs, educators, researchers, academicians, and students.

International Perspectives on the Youth Labor Market: Emerging Research and Opportunities

International Perspectives on the Youth Labor Market: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Amine, Samir
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2020-06-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 179982781X

Persistent unemployment and rising wage differences at the expense of low-skilled workers has characterized the labor market in most developed countries. Since the last economic crisis, unemployment rates and pay inequalities have increased among workers under 25 years of age, thus creating an ever-widening financial gap for an entire generation. Those who do not have a qualification or post-secondary diploma often find themselves in precarious jobs at minimum wage. Countries are now working to adopt reforms to improve the situation of young people in the labor market. International Perspectives on the Youth Labor Market: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of financial inequality and applications within global economics. Unlike literature that focuses only on developed countries, this book also addresses emerging economies whose labor market is often characterized by a dualism that makes the situation of young workers worse. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as unemployment rate, labor reform, and job insecurity, this book is ideally designed for economists, government officials, policymakers, executives, managers, business professionals, researchers, academicians, and students.

Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Development and Opportunities in Circular Economy

Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Development and Opportunities in Circular Economy
Author: Baporikar, Neeta
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2020-06-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799851176

With the need for sustainability, a focus on developing an economic system that aims at minimizing waste, commonly referred to as the circular economy, is emerging. Circular economy and studies related to it have gained worldwide attention, as it seems to be an effective alternative economic system. Naturally, the circular economy will impact enterprises and will shift how entrepreneurship development and entrepreneurial opportunities are perceived, developed, and resourced. The Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Development and Opportunities in Circular Economy is a collection of pioneering research that advances the understanding of entrepreneurship development, identifies the opportunities, and manages the entrepreneurship development, policies, and programs in order to further a circular economy. In addition to entrepreneurship development and entrepreneurial opportunities, the book will cover and discuss a number of other factors necessary for a successful transformation, such as entrepreneurship and innovation, entrepreneurship and change, and entrepreneurship education. While highlighting topics including consumer consumption, knowledge management, and linear economics, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, managers, consultants, organization development specialists, policymakers, researchers, industry experts, academicians, and students.

Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation in Family Businesses and SMEs

Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation in Family Businesses and SMEs
Author: Masouras, Andreas
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2020-06-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799836509

Entrepreneurship is very important for both entrepreneurs and economic development. It helps boost innovation and competitiveness in every country and facilitates the creation of new jobs and new opportunities, especially for family businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Both entrepreneurship and innovation constitute a subject that is both topical and timeless, since institutions and the various institutional processes have always affected a country’s sustainability. Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation in Family Businesses and SMEs is an essential scholarly publication that contributes to the understanding, improving and strengthening of entrepreneurial development, and innovation’s role in family businesses and SMEs by providing both theoretical and applied knowledge in order to find how and why entrepreneurship and innovation can produce inefficient and dysfunctional outcomes. Featuring a wide range of topics such as women entrepreneurship, internationalization, and organizational learning, this book is ideal for researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, executives, managers, academicians, and students.

Handbook of Research on Transmedia Storytelling, Audience Engagement, and Business Strategies

Handbook of Research on Transmedia Storytelling, Audience Engagement, and Business Strategies
Author: Hernández-Santaolalla, Víctor
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2020-04-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799831205

As media evolves with technological improvement, communication changes alongside it. In particular, storytelling and narrative structure have adapted to the new digital landscape, allowing creators to weave immersive and enticing experiences that captivate viewers. These experiences have great potential in marketing and advertising, but the medium’s methods are so young that their potential and effectiveness is not yet fully understood. Handbook of Research on Transmedia Storytelling, Audience Engagement, and Business Strategies is a collection of innovative research that explores transmedia storytelling and digital marketing strategies in relation to audience engagement. Highlighting a wide range of topics including promotion strategies, business models, and prosumers and influencers, this book is ideally designed for digital creators, advertisers, marketers, consumer analysts, media professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, executives, researchers, academicians, and students.

Handbook of Research on Driving Industrial Competitiveness With Innovative Design Principles

Handbook of Research on Driving Industrial Competitiveness With Innovative Design Principles
Author: Farinha, Luís
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2020-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799836304

Industry and academia should capture significant value through adopting design-led innovation to improve opportunities for success. Skills and capabilities should serve as a basis for adopting new breakthroughs in design-driven innovation. The development of an infrastructure and centers of excellence with the capacity to respond to new market needs, combined with enhanced networking capabilities, will allow companies to be more innovative and competitive. The Handbook of Research on Driving Industrial Competitiveness With Innovative Design Principles is an essential publication that focuses on the relationship between innovation and competitiveness in business. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics including open innovation, business incubators, and competitiveness dynamics, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, government officials, executives, managers, investors, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and students interested in furthering their knowledge of pertinent topics on product design and commercialization, new models for academia-industry partnerships, and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems based on design principles.

Cases on Performance Improvement Innovation

Cases on Performance Improvement Innovation
Author: Van Tiem, Darlene M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2020-06-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799836754

Companies in today’s market are continually looking for techniques that will enhance and improve their overall performance. The rise of data analytics in recent years has changed the way managers are viewing performance methods within an organization. Innovative strategies in developing organizational execution are becoming more accessible; however, there remains a lack of research on performance improvement methods through scientific analysis. Cases on Performance Improvement Innovation is a collection of innovative research that illustrates many applications of performance improvement based on analysis, selection of strategy, monitoring, and evaluating results to accomplish organizational change through people, processes, and organizations. While highlighting topics including intervention analysis, organizational development, and human performance technology, this book is ideally designed for students, researchers, executives, managers, practitioners, educators, and academicians seeking current research on contemporary innovations in organizational performance.

Open and Innovative Trade Opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean

Open and Innovative Trade Opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Baisotti, Pablo Alberto
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2020-06-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799835057

Trade, especially international trade, is an important component of business that can be instrumental to the prosperity of a country or region. The various economic expansions into the South American region, in particular, have become increasingly scrutinized for their industrial and capital policies and how they impact the local communities as a whole. Open and Innovative Trade Opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of international trade relations within Latin American countries. While highlighting topics including international relations, local governance, and global economics, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, government officials, business owners, researchers, policymakers, academicians, students, and international business professionals.

Qualitative Exploration of Grounded Theory in Organizational Research

Qualitative Exploration of Grounded Theory in Organizational Research
Author: Ebrahimi, Maryam
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2020-05-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799842533

Due to their complexity, societal influence, and dynamic nature, organizations have become a prominent area of study. As researchers are continually looking for novel methods for developing business practices, the implementation of grounded theory has risen in prevalence. Empirical research is required to understand the theoretical foundation and practical applications of grounded theory within organizational research and development. Qualitative Exploration of Grounded Theory in Organizational Research provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of data gathering and analysis for organizational improvement. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and technology management, this book is ideally designed for researchers, strategists, managers, executives, analysts, academicians, practitioners, students, policymakers, and educators seeking current research on the development of organizations and business strategy using grounded theory approaches.

Cultural Factors and Performance in 21st Century Businesses

Cultural Factors and Performance in 21st Century Businesses
Author: Christiansen, Bryan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2020-06-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799837467

Businesses rely heavily on their culture to ensure sustainable success, and company culture is invariably influenced by national values. In an era of global hypercompetition, knowing the overall values that guide one’s business ventures is crucial, as it allows for the greater understanding of other businesses and how they operate. Cultural Factors and Performance in 21st Century Businesses is a pivotal reference source that examines the relationship between culture and trade. Covering a broad range of topics including ethics, economic geography, and socialization theory, this book examines cultures around the world and their intersection with trade. This publication is ideally designed for executives, managers, entrepreneurs, social scientists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students.