Neeta Baporikar

Those who venture into the realm of ecosystem advantage will discover a complex web of relationships, interfaces, and processes designed to efficiently deliver customer value....

In business, success hinges not only on individual performance but on the vitality of the broader ecosystem in which a company operates. However, crafting a thriving ecosystem...

Despite its crucial role in economic growth and societal development, infrastructure projects often fail to reach their full potential. In many cases, the benefits of...

In this study, 15 participants from a West African organization participated in interviews and surveys. The themes that emerged from the data analysis were organization conflict...

Diversity brings in different perspectives and helps to strengthen the quality of decision-making. Hence, diversity is of importance at all levels of organizations. With...

Management education has always relied on applied and learner-centered approaches to ensure that the right graduate attributes are acquired and the students are industry-ready...

Blockchain has emerged as an important concept at the interface of ICT and higher education. Blockchain is perceived as a revolutionary technology offering a considerable impact...

Small entrepreneur performance is always seen along with the complete proportions of financial, strategic, and structural development. The socioeconomic function performed by...

Public enterprises have many challenges when it comes to achieving objectives, growth, performance, and sustainability. Reasons could be ineffective leadership, dubious...

Strategic implementation is a crucial and critical pillar in the process of strategic management. As more organizations are focused on ensuring sustainability, it becomes...

The sustainability of supply chain management is a growing concern due to global value chains becoming more critical for economic and social development. This has led to...

The digital economy is growing fast, especially in developing countries. Yet the meaning and metrics of the digital economy are both limited and divergent. The core of the...

Leadership styles vary as per the context and environment in which the organizations exist. Today's environment for organizations is not the same as it was two decades back....

Governance theories form the bedrock of governance mechanisms. But a lot has flowed over the bridge from the time these theories were postulated. The world has become more...

Proper implementation and the practice of governance in the public sector improve organizational performance through increased efficiency, productivity, quality, and innovation....

The main objective of the paper is to analyze the influence of microfinance on entrepreneurial success of Zimbabwean SMEs. Adopting explanatory research design with a sample that...

Although the study of governance is not new, it has only been recognized in the last two decades as being a crucial factor for organizational success. Successful implementation...

Circular economy (CE) is not a new concept. It dates the back to late 1970s and has been shaped by a number of schools such as “regenerative design,” “industrial ecology,” and...

In the last two decades, big data has come to prominence in all spheres, from politics to business. Big data is seen as a resource to enhance business operations and also as a...

Rankings and accreditations are increasingly sought after by universities the world over. However, there is skepticism about the role played by rankings in defining a good...

Diversity brings in different perspectives and helps to strengthen the quality of decision-making. Hence, diversity is of importance at all levels of organizations, and more so...

Management education is sought globally due to its applicability and employable characteristics. Management education, however, is delivered differently in different parts of the...

Globally, higher education systems are changing due to costs, technology, opportunities, etc. In addition, the pandemic has influenced how education is perceived and sought, as...

Travel and tourism are emergent new service sectors that are likely to shape and drive economic growth and social change. Tourism is one of the major forces for economic, social...

Leadership has always been an interesting but challenging and dynamic area of management studies. Be it the theories on leadership or the evolution of leadership or what makes...

Infrastructure development (ID) is a major force behind progress in developing nations and a crucial enabler of productivity and long-term economic growth. The crucial element...

Inter-generational leadership has been defined as leadership aware of the generational differences and their potential contributions, where leaders from different generations are...

With the history of multilateral governance and the impact of the global pandemic, there is no doubt that we are at a transition between the system that marked the decades after...

Organizations have recognized the need to have a workforce that can give the company direction and help it adapt to continuous market changes. Many organizations have taken note...

The paper aims to examine the publications on turnaround strategies and identify scientific gaps. Hence, bibliographic couplings of countries, institutions, journals...

The knowledge society globally has made us realize that knowledge is an important resource in gaining not only a competitive advantage but also for social and economic...

COVID-19 has brought about tremendous changes in all occupations. Education in general and business education, in particular, is no exception. In the normal course, business...

Business incubation (BI) is a strategic tool that helps a country to grow its entrepreneurial base and reduce the high mortality rate of SMEs. Kingdom of Eswatini adopted the...

The adoption of information communication technology (ICT) by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) plays a critical role in their development, growth, and expansion. To achieve a...

Safeguarding the supply of drugs and satisfying the needs of patients is a strategic priority of any healthcare system especially in these pandemic times. The pharmaceutical...

Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship development are crucial for social and economic development. Various studies highlight and reckon this aspect of entrepreneurship...

Public-private partnership (PPP) is a contractual arrangement between a public agency and a private sector, whereby the private sector performs a public function in accordance...

The increasingly global nature of construction has highlighted the importance of multiculturalism and the new challenges it brings to execution especially in the light of the...

Globally the importance of the tourism sector for economic and sustainable development has already been acknowledged. Namibia is no exception. Endowed with natural beauty...

The Government Enterprise (GE) implemented a turnaround strategy to enhance service efficacy and citizenry satisfaction in 2014. However, this GE takes too long like three months...

Higher education and universities have transformed due to the evolution of knowledge-based societies. This also led to the rise and growth of the “entrepreneurial university”...

The hallmark of the Indian growth story since the 1980s has been the information technology (IT) industry. This industry has relied heavily on global markets and built deep...

In terms of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, each one has a fundamental right to decent housing. This is to ensure adequate access to a safe, secure, habitable, and...

Growing importance of CSR is making the industry, governments, policy makers and international associations seriously view the issue of corporate social responsibility (CSR) with...

The media and communication political economics approach examines the production, distribution, and consumption of resources, especially communication resources while the...

Enterprises require sufficient finances on a sustainable basis to achieve their set goals and deliver effective, efficient, innovative, and quality services. More so the social...

Online shopping technology is important as it helps businesses to gain value from lesser operational expenditures due to the reduced workforce and physical space. Despite its...

This study explores the link between accountability, crash investigations, legal processes, and enabling care, through collaborative governance during post-crash response. The...

Cheating in academics has been on the increase and it reflects a lack of integrity on the part of students. If no efforts are made to prevent academic misconduct/dishonesty, it...

Road network is an essential infrastructure to enable efficient logistics and also forms the backbone of social and economic development. However, despite various efforts made by...

It is common especially in developing countries that implementing a performance management system (PMS) in public institutions face numerous challenges. This may be due to poor...

Informal investors play a significant and critical role in the investment field. Apart from that, informal investors promote entrepreneurship as they are a funding source...

Apple Inc. (Apple), is one of the world's most valuable companies in terms of market capitalization. Apple led the global technology market by creating innovative products...

Corporate restructuring has gained considerable salience in strategic management in recent years. Effective corporate restructuring has permitted strategic managers of ailing...

The recently witnessed economic downturn prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic rekindled the interests of management professionals, policymakers, academicians, and researchers in...

Big data has come to eminence in all spheres from politics to business and is seen as a resource to enhance business operations and a tool to work efficiently and streamline the...

The COVID-19 pandemic global health crisis has also snowballed into social and economic crises. Globally, around 75 million confirmed cases were reported until December 2020...

Tax collection by governments globally is to generate revenue so that they can deliver basic services to citizens like health, education, roads, infrastructural development, and...

A multidimensional approach to entrepreneurship, especially in the post-COVID-19 era, will have an important influence on the state of business and government, especially when...

Fintech refers to the novel processes and products that become available for financial services due to the digital technological advancements. Fintech includes technologically...

Higher education is not necessary for economic growth and development is a general presumption, the belief being literacy and primary education is. Increased concerns for...

The insurance sector consists of two branches: life and non-life. Non-life is commonly referred to as general insurance. Insurance is a service industry and client retention...

This Preface is included in the book Handbook of Research on Strategies and Interventions to Mitigate COVID-19 Impact on SMEs.

The increasingly global nature of construction has highlighted the importance of multiculturalism and the new challenges it brings to execution especially in the light of the...

Quality definitions have been altered with the transition of time, needs, and demands. But the vitality has more or less been progressed to resolve the issue by compliance to...

Though the ICT sector strongly supports the circular economy, it is an economic and social system in which there is no waste, which is regenerative and restorative by design....

The main objective of the paper is to analyze the influence of microfinance on entrepreneurial success of Zimbabwean SMEs. Adopting explanatory research design with a sample that...

Few studies have explored the perceptions-behavior relationship and outlook towards the sustainability of community-based agricultural projects, especially the aquaculture....

The goal of all organizations is success in the current economic environment, which is increasingly uncertain and competitive. Companies, irrespective of size or industry, make...

Reflective practice supports critical thinking and assessment skills through analyzing one's own life experiences, and the role of reflection in learning is well reckoned....

Globally, the land is a valuable resource. Many years of colonialism resulted in the majority of the population having no access to agricultural land especially in many African...

Manager awareness of culture and cultural diversity is subjective and as such, managers use their own cultural knowledge to make judgments on issues that relate to cultural...

Universities frequently suffer when they use linear, mechanistic thinking. Leaders can make too many erroneous assumptions about the future. In addition, when users view...

Poverty reduction and economic development are the focus of both developed and developing countries. Internationally, cooperatives make an immense contribution to poverty...

Citizens who lack basic skills and knowledge end up with unemployment or low-paying jobs. This leads to existence in poverty and a lack of opportunity to even voice. Low literacy...

Decision making is integral for organizational success, and for that, the basic tenet is rationality. Yet, no decisions in the workplace are purely rational. Irrational...

Knowledge management is crucial in this knowledge-based society. Further, knowledge is a critical resource when it comes to business competitiveness and sustainability. Hence, to...

Small entrepreneur performance is always seen along with the complete proportions of financial, strategic, and structural development. The socioeconomic function performed by...

Age diversity plays an important role and as a tool can transform the organization, culture, and performance. Research indicates a need to have a balance between the older and...

SMEs are small firms with small budgets, workforces, and scales of operations compared to large enterprises, and their risk-bearing ability is low. The recent outbreak of...

Retaining a talented workforce in any sector is crucial to gaining growth in this competitive environment. Defence is no exception, especially in the current geopolitical...

Indian economy post-COVID 19 pandemic may witness a massive reengineering of all its economic activities. Some will cherish the change, while others will perish over time. The...

This study aimed to explore how SME owner-managers perceive their roles in marketing and brand management as a strategic approach to enhance their competitiveness to ensure...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in fostering socioeconomic development especially in developing countries. They create employment opportunities, empower...

Health institutions are essential for an economy to grow and develop and moreover in case of emerging economies, it is imperative. However, health institutions, in general, do...

All around the world, trends of globalization and industrialization have been experienced both in the development of large corporations and conglomerates. These larges firms...

Although initially utilized in business and industrial environments, quality management systems can be adapted into higher education to assess and improve an institution’s...

One of the key elements in determining the socio-economic significance of education is quality. Quality management plays an integral role in higher education by ensuring that...

Reflective practice supports critical thinking and assessment skills through analyzing one's own life experiences, and the role of reflection in learning is well reckoned....

In the present day, success and worth of businesses depend more on intellectual capital. So, knowledge is a critical resource, for any organizational growth and sustainability....

Leadership styles adopted influence employee performance, but merely appropriate style without workforce reskilling cannot ensure sustainable and holistic organizational...

Universities globally are facing new challenges and rapid changes like the increased pace of technological progress, demographic shifts, reduced funding, new skills requirement...

SMEs contribute to economic growth, employment and thereby reduce poverty. Hence, they are considered as an engine of growth, especially in the developing countries like Namibia....

This study aimed to explore how SME owner-managers perceive their roles in marketing and brand management as a strategic approach to enhance their competitiveness to ensure...

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...

Competitiveness of a firm is its capacity to achieve its targets. These targets are likely to be expressed in a variety of terms depending on the context (Barney 2002). Within a...

Although the purpose of strategic planning is straightforward - to outline where an organization wants to go and how it's going to get there - its nature is complex and...

This article describes that though there are few studies conducted on SMEs' life cycle, there are no studies specifically done around the globe with focus on electronic...

Knowledge that exists within organization is a sustainable source of competitive advantage. Though enormous research on knowledge management (KM) has taken place, little focus...

Governments all over the world play a crucial role in the development of infrastructure and the provision of basic services to the citizens. With increasing population...

Adoption of ICT can help SMEs cut costs by improving their internal processes, improving their product through faster communication with their customers. In retrospect, even with...

Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship have always been highlighted for overall development. This chapter aims to understand the entrepreneurs' multi-perspective approach as a...

Evidence supporting the budding role of social enterprises in fostering sustained socio-economic development of regions and communities across the globe are evolving...

Manager awareness of culture and cultural diversity is subjective and as such, managers use their own cultural knowledge to make judgments on issues that relate to cultural...

Agriculture distress is a reality. Hence, the phenomenon of farmer suicides continues. This is, in spite of government support through financial aids. On the other hand, climatic...

Education and research play a decisive role in the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge. They form an important foundation for innovation at all levels. In recent years...

Various emerging concepts influence logistics management as scholars are developing the body of knowledge. So also, the progress and the multidisciplinary aspect of knowledge...

Public-private partnership (PPP) is a contractual arrangement between a public agency and a private sector, whereby the private sector performs a public function in accordance...

Tourism is a powerful vehicle for economic growth and job creation is now a recognized phenomenon worldwide. International tourist arrivals to SSA have been on increase. This...

Tourism is a powerful vehicle for economic growth and job creation is now a recognized phenomenon worldwide. International tourist arrivals to SSA have been on increase. This...

Women entrepreneurship can be the driving force to steer nations globally towards the achievement of economic and social development goals through job creation and poverty...

Citizens who lack basic skills and knowledge end up with unemployment or low-paying jobs. This leads to existence in poverty and a lack of opportunity to even voice. Low literacy...

Drug supply shortages globally make hospitals vulnerable. It effects service delivery and patient satisfaction apart from endangering lives. Further, drug sourcing to ensure...

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for employment, technological advancements, and competitive advantages in developed and developing countries. SMEs face intense...

Knowledge that is not well managed and shared disintegrates easily, especially, tacit knowledge that resides in the mind and is accumulated over time. In the realm of knowledge...

The business environment is dynamic and faces frequent changes driven by macro and micro factors. Due to these changes, businesses are forced to either evolve or exit. Those that...

Every SME needs to use ICT artifacts to cope with business development. The adoption and use of ICT involve different actors who make sense of ICT in relation to their work...

The education sector needs to attract large-scale investments as that is the key to access, affordability, and equity. It is also a critical factor necessary for economic growth...

Countries all over the world established state-owned enterprises to ensure improved efficiency and governance. Namibia is no exception, and with the government's desire for...

The objective of this study is to understand how employee EI is a critical factor for improved organizational performance. Adopting a qualitative approach with a case study...

Universities contribute to the creation of a knowledgeable and skilled national workforce. The world over, universities are hailed as one of the old forms of organizations that...

Youth face challenges like unemployment, poverty, career gloom, poor mentorship, resources shortage, including access to facilities and information. A small percentage of the...

Entrepreneurship and development of entrepreneurship have been the focus of all economies, but more so of emerging economies. However, there are many barriers including social...

Global and sudden disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and epidemics and slow-onset disasters like droughts, floods and famines contribute significantly to increasing...

Entrepreneurship is gaining added attention in the present economic predicament. Entrepreneurship is not only a key facet of economic dynamism but also an imperative for economic...

Universities have been among the oldest organizations who have stood unchanged until the advent of globalization, the information explosion, and the convergence of information...

Academic dishonesty can come in a variety of forms. Hence, there is a need for academics to stay abreast of the many and varied methods of cheating, and potentially, utilize an...

With the coming of the digital age over a period of the last three decades, the letter “e” is used to refer to the electronic world. Formerly known as computer-based training...

All other things being equal, it is the quality of decisions which decide the fate of any organization. Hence, decision-making is critical to the success and growth of any...

Cheating in academics has been on the increase and it reflects a lack of integrity on the part of students. If no efforts are made to prevent academic misconduct/dishonesty, it...

Students' perception to learning a subject is crucial for deeper learning. Accounting is one of the scarce skills but a field which gives lucrative career options leading to...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in fostering socioeconomic development especially in developing countries. They create employment opportunities, empower...

Supply chain efficacy in disaster relief operations is crucial as disaster in any form brings grief and suffering. It also leads to colossal losses for those effected. The...

Social entrepreneurship is a rapidly growing discipline that is attracting the interest of governments, researchers, media, and organizations. Social enterprises have the ability...

Institutions are losing talented and skilled personnel to competitors because employees opine that their abilities and skills are not valued. There are also no practices in place...

In general, organizations should identify the skills, expertise, creativity, and motivation of the people if they have to become more competitive and enhance their performance....

Education is a universal tool, which empowers and sets the progressive tenor for future humankind and globe. In view of this, BRICS Network University (NU) has created a...

Perceptions and expectations are integral aspects which affect people's decision making to support community-based development programs. Few studies have explored the...

As entrepreneurs seek to gain an advantage against their competitors, understanding how to share information throughout their organization will be vital in their success....

This Foreword is included in the book Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development and Governance Strategies for Economic Growth in Africa.

With the convergence of information, communication and technology and global collaboration drives in modern management, it becomes imperative and crucial to understand the...

Entrepreneurship is gaining added attention in the present economic predicament. Entrepreneurship is not only a key facet of economic dynamism but also an imperative for economic...

Information is considered essential in every business model. Effective usage of this information to direct goals and drive missions can lead to successful enterprises. Knowledge...

Student retention is becoming critical as the budgets for higher education are shrinking and the economies are becoming more and more knowledge driven. Student retention if not...

SMEs, in a competitive world, have been realizing that they are not just selling products or services but a mass of branded products, services and people to sustain in the...

Research and research competencies are usually discussed in context. Research is recognised as an important facet of development both social and economic. In fact, the progress...

Namibia has been striving to improve the rural poor quality of life through policies and schemes in line with the national development framework (Vision 2030). Sustained food...

Combination of study undertaken in the native settings, combined with abroad studies, creates better environment for acquiring holistic perspectives. This is truer for management...

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the engines of economic growth, promote equitable development and create more opportunities for being innovative in providing sustainable...

It is often observed that some institutions though better endowed in terms of, the management, leadership style, qualification and experience of the faculty and staff, the...

True, studies and research on tourism policy had a slow start, but today, most aspects of tourism policy are covered well in the literature, and notably, there has been a marked...

Government identifies scaling-up investment in infrastructure as one of the key enablers to achieve its development objectives - these include achieving high and sustained growth...

An entrepreneur is a person who initiates and establishes an enterprise. Entrepreneurship refers to the decisions one takes in setting up and running a new enterprise. The...

Farmer distress has been increasing to such an extent that this has led many of them to give up life and commit suicides. There are no signs of relief for farmers. This is...

Growing importance of CSR is making the industry, governments, policy makers and international associations seriously view the issue of corporate social responsibility (CSR) with...

An individual’s success as a manager is largely dependent on the effectiveness of the training and education they received. However, as new technologies and management techniques...

Effective education and training is essential to the positive development of a manager in corporate or organizational settings. In order to stay abreast of current management...

Professional schools typically build their raison d'être on the mission of developing knowledge that can be translated into skills that advance the practice of the...

With emerging innovations, the use of technology tools to make learning process effective is foreseeable. Hence, appropriate incorporation of technology can make a valuable...

Research is a vital part of the social tapestry of a modern society. It is imperative to find suitable ways to respond to societal priorities. It can be an open-ended enquiry...

Biotechnology is globally recognized as a rapidly emerging and far-reaching technology. It is aptly called “technology of hope”, as its promising to be powerful enabling...

Academic dishonesty can come in a variety of forms. Hence, there is a need for academics to stay abreast of the many and varied methods of cheating, and potentially, utilize an...

Management education institutions world over are adopting learner centred approaches with a hope to enhance the effectiveness of teaching learning process and also ensure...

The use of technology for learning and teaching brings optimism and opportunity for education. It liberates both the teacher and the student in the scholarly enterprise by...

This Foreword is included in the book Handbook of Research on Strategic Alliances and Value Co-Creation in the Service Industry.

Due to pressures of globalization and competition, the quality of corporate leadership has come under great scrutiny as questions are being raised worldwide regarding the ability...

Accepted worldwide Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are fueling the engine of economic growth apart from promoting equitable development. They provide large employment...

Due to rapid evolution of technology, innovations are vital to most organizations (Choi & Chan, 2009, p. 245). Nevertheless, the results of innovations are in many cases not...

Being an academic leader is a tough job and leading institutions of higher learning is definitely challenging in current scenario. It has become more challenging due to shrinking...

Entrepreneurship has assumed super importance for accelerating economic growth both in developed and developing countries. It promotes capital formation and creates wealth in...

Although the purpose of strategic planning is straightforward - to outline where an organization wants to go and how it's going to get there - its nature is complex and...

Tourism plays a pivotal role in socio-economic development. It fosters international understanding, trust among people and brings many social benefits. According to United...

Today, no country can claim that its business can be local or national due to the effects of globalization. The world of business has become international. In this new...

Innovations are vital to most organizations especially in this competitive and globalized scenario. Nevertheless, the results of innovations are in many cases far from...

Accepted worldwide Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are fueling the engine of economic growth apart from promoting equitable development. They provide large employment...

SMEs, in a competitive world, have been realizing that they are not just selling products or services but a mass of branded products, services and people to sustain in the...

India is in an envious leading position as far as Information Technology (IT) development and related service is concerned. This has also lead to a boom in India for ecommerce...

Effective talent management is essential for ‘competitive edge and future survival' (Marchington & Wilkinson, 2012, p. 200). Moreover, volatile economic context makes talent...

Societies world over are urgently seeking innovative approaches to address persistent social problems of health care, poverty, child labour, literacy etc. These problems not only...

Governments and local communities globally have recognized that key to building prosperity and stimulating regional growth is fostering entrepreneurship - mainly youth...

Social history in last century has witnessed a transformation not experienced in any period before. How people are affected - what sort of characteristics individuals have – how...

Entrepreneurship has assumed super importance for accelerating economic growth both in developed and developing countries. It promotes capital formation and creates wealth in...

Clusters are increasingly recognised as an important feature of modern economies. Their presence has become more pronounced in the global economy—not less, as was sometimes...

Entrepreneurship has potentially short, medium, and long-term consequences for regions, including the creation of employment and wealth. Efficient firms grow and survive while...

Contemporary organizations, consider human resources to be the most strategic assets. Further to realize these assets to optimum, communication is crucial. With technology driven...

This article describes how demarketing is a strategy aimed at reducing the demand for the product and thereby the consumption. This strategy is well suited for harmful products...

Governments and local communities globally have recognized that key to building prosperity and stimulating regional growth is fostering entrepreneurship - mainly youth...

The knowledge that exists within organizations is a sustainable source of competitive advantage. This makes knowledge management a strategic imperative for all. Much has been...

Recent times have seen the supply side of management knowledge be it consultants, management gurus, business schools and popular press invent and diffuse countless managerial...

With emerging innovations, the use of technology tools to make learning process effective is foreseeable. Hence, appropriate incorporation of technology can make a valuable...

Higher education is not necessary for economic growth and development is a general presumption, the belief being literacy and primary education is. Increased concerns for...

The evidence illustrating enhancement in student learning through information technology (IT) is still questioned in many disciplines, yet education institutions world over are...

It is often observed that some institutions though better endowed in terms of, the management, leadership style, qualification and experience of the faculty and staff, the...

Increased competition for competencies has created opportunities to collaborate, lead, formulate and execute winning Talent Management (TM) strategies to ensure Organizational...

In today's business environment it is impossible for one or one group of people to fully know or understand all the dynamics associated with the operational business...

Globalization has dramatically changed the competitive landscape in many national markets. Dunning (1993) provided evidence that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) had doubled and...

Societies world over are urgently seeking innovative approaches to address persistent social problems of health care, poverty, child labour, literacy etc. These problems not only...

Government identifies scaling-up investment in infrastructure as one of the key enablers to achieve its development objectives - these include achieving high and sustained growth...

Academic Entrepreneurship in the last three decades has risen to greater heights. There are various reasons too. Indian's education sector has been undergoing sea changes in...

Tourism is a powerful vehicle for economic growth and job creation is now a recognized phenomenon worldwide. International tourist arrivals to SSA have been on increase. This...

India is on the path of developing its smart cities at a faster pace in near future. But what constitutes a smart city and what is purpose of this focus remains to be explored....

Competitiveness of a firm is its capacity to achieve its targets. These targets are likely to be expressed in a variety of terms depending on the context (Barney 2002). Within a...

Innovation helps organizations to grow. Growth, though measured in turnover and profit, can also occur in knowledge, experience, efficiency, and quality. Innovation is the...

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in each economy. Some of them even became market leaders from an international perspective. This stands in stark...

Today, knowledge management has come to be accepted and recognized as a source of competitive advantage in the private sector. Although Knowledge Management (KM) has been gaining...

Academic Entrepreneurship in the last three decades has risen to greater heights. There are various reasons, too. India's education sector has been undergoing sea changes in...

Research is deemed to be of more value when it rightly augments the economic development processes. Research is all the most important in today's era as the society today is...

Professional development refers to different educational experiences related to an individual's work. Doctors, lawyers, educators, accountants, engineers, businessmen and...

The world today is an information society, with most of its workforce employed as knowledge workers, thus increasing the complexity of management. There is general recognition of...

Social history in last century has witnessed a transformation not experienced in any period before. How people are affected - what sort of characteristics individuals have – how...

The International Journal of Applied Management Sciences and Engineering (IJAMSE) is a refereed, multidisciplinary journal that publishes high-quality articles on management...

Today, knowledge management has come to be accepted and recognized as a source of competitive advantage in the private sector. Although Knowledge Management (KM) has been gaining...

The development and exploitation of new scientific and technological knowhow is a prime engine of economic growth. Different innovation systems have developed different...

The knowledge that exists within organizations is a sustainable source of competitive advantage. This makes knowledge management a strategic imperative for all. Much has been...

Decisions can make or mar an organization. Decision-making is a multifaceted and intricate process. This process becomes even more complicated and complex when it comes to...

“When memories exceed dreams, the end is near. The hallmark of a truly successful organization is the willingness to abandon what made it successful and start fresh” (Friedman...

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in a country's economic development. The current trend of economic growth and rapid industrial development has made many...

As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region becomes increasingly intertwined in the global economy, investment continues to be made in the educational sector....

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in each economy. Some of them even became market leaders from an international perspective. This stands in stark...

Education is a significant sector, and higher education plays a great role in this knowledge era. Education is not only important and dynamic but also ever changing as per the...

Academic Entrepreneurship in the last three decades has risen to greater heights. There are various reasons, too. India’s education sector has been undergoing sea changes in...

Organizations have been forced to transform themselves from “product-centric” to “customer-centric” for various reasons. Becoming customer centric is one of the most important...

This paper forms the basis of a crafting eBusiness strategy. The aim of this strategy is to encourage and assist organizations in general and SMEs in particular, in the non-ICT...

Education is all pervasive. It is rightly said that “to educate is to enlighten,” and the only way for developing either the self or the nation is through education. This is well...

Although the purpose of strategic planning is straightforward - to outline where an organization wants to go and how it’s going to get there - its nature is complex and dynamic....

Entrepreneurship is important in the daily business environment and is plays a crucial role in the world economy. Entrepreneurship is an interesting topic as it deals with the...

Tourism industry is the largest industry world wide and is the main source of economic development of countries like Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai. It is also the main source of...

Organizations have been forced to transform themselves from “product-centric” to “customer-centric” for various reasons. Becoming customer centric is one of the most important...

Engineering education all over the world is of paramount importance as it is this education which provides economies with opportunities for development and growth. Engineering...

Clusters are geographic concentrations of interconnected companies, specialized suppliers, service providers, and associated institutions in a particular field that are present...

Tourism industry is the largest industry world wide and is the main source of economic development of countries like Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai. It is also the main source of...

Education all over the world is of paramount importance as it provides economies with opportunities for development and growth. Education is important for both – developed and...

Entrepreneurs in general, do contribute to the development of national economies. We need their innovation and risk-taking to create wealth, generate employment and fuel the...

The International Journal of Strategic Information Technology and Applications (IJSITA) provides state-of-the-art research on the optimization of performance in corporations...