Air pollution affects the environment as well as public health worldwide. Information systems have a significant role in addressing this problem by providing real-time data on air quality, facilitating public awareness and participation, and supporting decision-making and policy development....

I explore the interplay among beliefs, institutions, and norms within complex systems. Uncertainty means that we are unable to fully know the probabilities associated with the outcomes from institutions. Beliefs about the expected outcomes shape the institutions that we adopt. Because our...

AirFlow Solutions is a medium-sized manufacturing company, which aims to set up a carbon accounting process covering its three production facilities. The carbon accounting process follows the guidance of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the company has already acquired necessary information about...

This exercise tests learners’ entrepreneurial mindset, defined as the ability to quickly sense, take action, and get organized under uncertain conditions. Learners are asked to change seats on the first day of an entrepreneurship class. First, they quickly perceive that a change has created an...

This chapter discusses China's healthcare reforms in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It analyzes strategies implemented in China such as the “Healthy China 2030” plan and the reinforcing of epidemic prevention and control systems, and their role in shaping the future of healthcare worldwide.

Despite Bangladesh's rich history of textile production, mass production and low-cost manufacturing have marginalized traditional techniques. This transition has led to declining demand and insufficient government support for traditional textile production, as well as growth in practices with...

Climate risk resilience is increasingly important in modern business strategy due to the growing focus on achieving climate neutrality targets. Firms worldwide face pressure to address climate risks and report their impacts, prompting strategic responses. This chapter explores how businesses...

The COVID-19 outbreak and the following lockdown led to tumultuous economic and administrative conditions globally. The vulnerable sections suffered the most, including migrants who underwent serious mobility restrictions and were stuck in places far from home. This chapter seeks to delve into...