So far, we have explored the DT in the workplace – psychopaths, narcissists, and Machiavellians. We have endeavoured to explain these concepts, aiming to combine the rigour of applied research with the relevance desired by the academic, practitioner and lay-person alike. This chapter offers...

This book links the tourist gaze with established leisure studies theory, a needed addition to the Urry/Larsen macro-level treatise on the subject. With this complementary serious leisure perspective (SLP)-related approach, we now have a more complete view of the tourist outlook. Furthermore,...

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...

This chapter provides insights about Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and their role as a self-governing and transparent form of organization based on blockchain technology while discussing the most recent developments and research of decision-making within DAOs. After an...

Not all entrepreneurship programs are gender-sensitive. This chapter reviews steps for gender-sensitive program design, using the framework of human-centered design thinking and an intersectional lens. Programs designed this way are better prepared to address barriers standing in the way of...

The integration of biomasses is crucial for “closing the loops” in a circular economy. This integration has led to the establishment of the circular bioeconomy. “Closing the loops” requires cross-industrial open innovation processes because they can contribute to the development of new...

This chapter explores the integration of digital assets (DAs), specifically cryptocurrencies, into traditional multi-asset class (MAC) portfolios, creating a DA-MAC framework. Well-constructed DA-MAC portfolios can offer significant diversification benefits and improved total returns compared to...

The chapter delves into the significance of ESG reporting in modern business practices and explores how digitalization can enhance the quality, consistency, and transparency of ESG reporting. It lays out a comprehensive theoretical foundation on ESG, including its evolution, challenges, and...

With financial institutions now providing services electronically through varied digital business platforms and the advent of digital government becoming increasingly relevant as a new mode of service and operations of the emerging economies, this chapter foregrounds the need for a sound digital...