We first briefly introduce the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, as they emerged from earlier funeral games which existed from at least the 13th-century bc . A four-year cycle of games known as ‘The Olympiad’ which ran for nearly 1,200 years evolved, and which symbolised the...

The significance of maintenance in the performance of assets continues to grow globally. However, emerging economies continue to refer maintenance as a necessary evil than a strategic necessity in improving the performance of the assets. This chapter firstly defines the concept of maintenance,...

Based on an empirical approach, this chapter aims to comprehend the fashion tourism (FT) experience during Paris Fashion Week, specifically investigating the role of the experience economy model in this setting. Using a netnographic methodology, the findings indicate that FT is underpinned by...

This chapter explores the practical implications of gender equity in Latin America, a context marked by socioeconomic, cultural, and political diversity that complicates efforts toward equality. The research highlights how, despite normative advances and some social conquests, structural...

This chapter synthesizes an eight-year journey from start to publication, revealing the drawbacks associated with balancing practical research relevance with the rigor required for publication. We reflect on our experience investigating small and medium-sized Brazilian firms producing digital...

This chapter examines the influence of power dynamics on construction project procurement in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on Ghana. It adopts a Foucauldian perspective to explore the relationship between power and knowledge within procurement processes, aiming for a comprehensive understanding...