Handbook of Research on Activating Middle Executives’ Agency to Lead and Manage During Times of Crisis
Handbook of Research on Activating Middle Executives’ Agency to Lead and Manage During Times of Crisis

Author: Wilmot, Ann-Marie

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-06-24

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13: 1668443325

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The role of lead executives is demanding under normal circumstances, but more so during times of institutional crisis. The existence of ongoing internal organizational crises plus crises triggered by external events and shocks requires that leaders and managers be equipped with the tools to manage such crises. Therefore, further study is required that considers the difficulties of leading various organizations as well as best practices for future management. The Handbook of Research on Activating Middle Executives’ Agency to Lead and Manage During Times of Crisis is a comprehensive reference source that offers practical applications, tools, and skills to equip middle leaders to meaningfully participate in crisis management and resolution in institutions for improved outcomes and discusses a multi-pronged framework for building middle leaders’ crisis response efficacies. The book also invites top-tier educational and industry practitioners to reflect on how they have led during times of crisis. Covering topics such as mentoring, coping strategies, and sustainable development, this major reference work is ideal for educational leaders, managers, business owners, human resource professionals, scholars, researchers, academicians, instructors, and students.

Handbook of Research on Activating Middle Executives' Agency to Lead and Manage During Times of Crisis
Handbook of Research on Activating Middle Executives' Agency to Lead and Manage During Times of Crisis

Author: Ann-Marie Wilmot

Publisher: Business Science Reference

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 9781668443316

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Top leadership and management of educational institutions and in the industry are often tasked with leading institutions through times of institutional crisis. However, some institutional heads have come through the ranks with training to execute their roles during times of crisis, but often not with enough to assist them in helping their team members to do the same. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the traditional modes of leading crisis management and resolution and preparation is needed for future crises within the context of the global pandemic and beyond. This book provides supervisory and implementation frames for innovative strategies and activities to effectively empower their supervisees to lead and manage crisis. It gives leaders access to a multi-pronged framework for building middle leaders' crisis response efficacies from a wide range of researchers, practitioners, and theoreticians. This book has a wide reach of multisectoral interests in the field of educational leadership and the business community.

Handbook of Research on Digital Transformation Management and Tools
Handbook of Research on Digital Transformation Management and Tools

Author: Pettinger, Richard

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-06-30

Total Pages: 765

ISBN-13: 1799897656

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Advances in digital technologies continue to impact all areas of life, including the business sector. Digital transformation is ascertained to usher in the digitalized economy and involves new concepts and management tools that must be considered in the context of management science and practice. For business leaders to ensure their companies remain competitive and relevant, it is essential for them to utilize these innovative technologies and strategies. The Handbook of Research on Digital Transformation Management and Tools highlights new digital concepts within management, such as digitalization and digital disruption, and addresses the paradigm shift in management science incurred by the digital transformation towards the digitalized economy. Covering a range of important topics such as cultural economy, online consumer behavior, sustainability, and social media, this major reference work is crucial for managers, business owners, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship and Organizational Resilience During Unprecedented Times
Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship and Organizational Resilience During Unprecedented Times

Author: Aloulou, Wassim J.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-08-12

Total Pages: 770

ISBN-13: 1668446073

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Managerial, organizational, and entrepreneurial scholars across disciplines have discussed the topic of resilience from developed economies, yet much remains unknown on its practice during modern times and the crises that have recently affected daily lives, business, and workplaces. Moreover, few experiences of economic instability have been reported from emerging countries, where global competition, economic, social, environmental, and sanitary concerns remain as real challenges. It is essential that both researchers and practitioners explore new perspectives and tools to study resilience at many diverse levels and contexts. The Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship and Organizational Resilience During Unprecedented Times explores experiences in different managerial, organizational, and entrepreneurial issues, particularly from the perspective of emerging countries. By investigating different levels with interdisciplinary approaches and integrative frameworks, it advances new perspectives for future research. Covering topics such as employee creativity, economic crisis, and supply chain management, this major reference work is an indispensable resource for entrepreneurs, business leaders and executives, marketing managers, human resource managers, organization behavior specialists, consultants, government officials, politicians, librarians, students and faculty of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Handbook of Research on Global Networking Post COVID-19
Handbook of Research on Global Networking Post COVID-19

Author: Pego, Ana

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-06-03

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 1799888584

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Management methodology and its applicability in society has changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations have had to adopt new forms of resilience based on the needs of a different consumer. The COVID-19 market is a challenge for both producers and consumers as it meets new needs and a new capacity of merchandising. The Handbook of Research on Global Networking Post-COVID-19 fully unleashes the broad potential of entrepreneurial activity by exploring and highlighting new businesses and, as a result, the well-being of millions of people globally throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and prospects for the future. Delving into topics such as student empowerment, economic sectors, and personal finance, this book is an essential resource for managers, CEOs, consultants, faculty of higher education, students, researchers, policymakers, and academicians.

The Emerald Handbook of Wellbeing in Higher Education
The Emerald Handbook of Wellbeing in Higher Education

Author: Keith D. Walker

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2024-07-17

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1837975043

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Scholars from around the globe discuss initiatives, practices, and structures that can provide a positive outlook and flourishing in higher learning, and offer lessons from efforts to promote positive emotional and social aspects for students, leaders, and faculty.

Business Models to Promote Technology, Culture, and Leadership in Post-COVID-19 Organizations
Business Models to Promote Technology, Culture, and Leadership in Post-COVID-19 Organizations

Author: Heinzman, Joseph Robert

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-06-24

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1668443600

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Technology has always been important to organizations and a crucial aspect of their continued development. Organizations that already relied on the most up-to-date technology and provided forward-thinking leadership had a smoother transition during the COVID-19 pandemic, which created turmoil for other organizations that were lacking in this type of leadership. Leadership that implements current and future technology is vital to thrive in the post-pandemic world. Further study on this type of management and practice is required to ensure businesses are prepared and knowledgeable. Business Models to Promote Technology, Culture, and Leadership in Post-COVID-19 Organizations delves into how virtual technology has evolved to create remote offices and remote teaming in areas such as health, education, engineering, and other business solutions. The book also explores culture in a business and how individuals may interface, communicate, and collaborate in past, current, and future business models. Covering key topics such as management, public health, and society, this reference work is ideal for business owners, managers, human resource professionals, supervisors, scholars, researchers, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Sales Management for Improved Organizational Competitiveness and Performance
Sales Management for Improved Organizational Competitiveness and Performance

Author: Santos, José Duarte

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-05-27

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1668434326

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With the recent digital developments within marketing, the alignment between sales and marketing has become increasingly important as it has the potential to improve sales, customer relations, and customer satisfaction. The evolution of technology has also been promoting changes in the sales process, which provides new opportunities and challenges for enterprises at various levels. Sales Management for Improved Organizational Competitiveness and Performance highlights the influences of management, marketing, and technology on sales and presents trends in sales, namely the digital transformation that is taking place in organizations. The book also considers innovative concepts, techniques, and tools in the sales area. Covering a wide range of topics such as digital transformation, sales communication, and social media marketing, this reference work is ideal for managers, marketers, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Creativity Models for Innovation in Management and Engineering
Creativity Models for Innovation in Management and Engineering

Author: Machado, Carolina

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-05-20

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1668423413

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In todays' competitive environments, only the most creative and innovative organizations are able to survive. These dynamic organizations continuously establish and develop strategies that leverage their creativity and their innovative abilities to attain long-term success and maintain their competitive edge. Further study on the uses and benefits of creative management in the business sector is required to ensure businesses not only survive but expand and flourish. Creativity Models for Innovation in Management and Engineering introduces innovative research on creativity and innovation in the management and engineering fields and considers the importance of having resilient and inventive leaders in the competitive business world. Covering a wide range of topics such as business performance, knowledge management, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness, this reference work is ideal for engineers, managers, business owners, policymakers, academicians, researchers, practitioners, scholars, researchers, instructors, and students.