Concluding the book, this chapter discusses upward mobility for entrepreneurs operating in the informal sector. First, the chapter reviews the key challenges that limit upward mobility for many working in the informal sector; it is important to consider the tiers within the informal sector and...

This study seeks to investigate the barriers to blended learning acceptance and implementation in higher education institutions (HEIs) in an emerging market context, Uganda. While there has been a lot of research on blended learning (BL) implementation, very little has been done on the...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has a long and varied history that centers on the expectation that organizations positively impact society. Non-profit sport organizations have played a significant role in providing positive social impacts to communities and are increasingly expected (by...

Over the last decades, increasing efforts have been made to make patents “better and better” in terms of enforceability. In particular, this has been done by imposing the provisions of the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights agreement (TRIPS) onto more and more countries....

This chapter advances theory and practice in the field of business and management by exploring the impact of digital disruption on the UK creative industries in a global market. Specifically, the chapter focuses on the convergence of augmented reality, virtual reality, and virtual production,...

Green transition involves targets for companies to reduce their environmental impact in line with the Paris Agreement. The real estate industry faces particular challenges related to developing and managing assets. New tools are being developed to monitor and plan the decarbonization process,...

This chapter analyses the interplay between digitalisation and flexible work, specifically remote and hybrid work. We discuss three pressing dynamics of the contemporary hybrid workplace: (1) constant connectivity and the right to disconnect; (2) employee surveillance and privacy; and (3)...

This chapter reflects on the theory and practice of sensemaking research in changing organisations. I critique the dominance of clock time, showing the need to consider the interplay of multiple temporalities. I introduce data drawn from longitudinal qualitative research in mining to highlight...

The intersection of strategic communication and communicative resilience is a burgeoning, multidisciplinary field. This chapter explores the dynamic relationship between communication practices and the collective constitution of resilience in individuals and organizations. It focuses on...

Businesses today strive in various ways to uphold a competitive edge, especially in a global marketplace. One of the approaches is to streamline their business processes using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. ERP is defined as sophisticated software designed to integrate and manage...