Abstract Purpose/Objective : This study aims to investigate the inferences of technological innovations introduced by companies, emphasised by firm investments in innovative products, the use of information technologies (ITs), and the number of innovative products in achieving economic and...

Chapter Summary: This chapter provides a deep dive into the theory, research, and models of tacit and explicit knowledge. The authors describe knowledge flows and knowledge creation in an organization. The authors introduce Polanyi’s and Nonaka–Takeuchi’s definitions and describe...

Urban food markets have been receiving increased attention over the last few decades. Their role as cohesion centres of the local community and in the urban regeneration of cities was especially pronounced. Nowadays, these public spaces are also acting as a valuable tourist resource as well,...

This chapter presents the origin of the Decent Work Agenda (DWA), a set of highly relevant themes for promoting and achieving decent work (DW). The DWA can also be understood as a guiding instrument for political and economic decision-making proposed by the International Labor Organization...

The transition from 4 traditional fashion seasonal cycles to 52 micro-seasons annually has intensified the demand for constant innovation in product design, resulting in a surge of physical sampling, increased textile waste ( ), and challenges in accurately predicting real-time product demand (...

The study addresses the concept of digital transformation and smart city management as vital factors in enhancing the quality of life in modern cities. Successful experiences of various cities around the world, such as Zurich, Oslo, Canberra, Copenhagen, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, demonstrate how...

In an era of rapid technological growth, leaders are increasingly challenged to make decisions that are informed, agile, and resilient. This chapter explores how leaders can harness advanced technologies to traverse complex decision-making environments with greater clarity and foresight. It...