Business Under Crisis Volume I: Contextual Transformations

This book explores how businesses respond to crises, emphasizing the transformative and innovative aspects of these challenges. It combines scientific research and case studies across various disciplines and regions, covering topics like AI, e-mobility, consumption patterns, and pandemics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 273 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of businesses facing crisis situations, offering a rich tapestry of contextual accounts. The editors passionately assert that crises possess the remarkable ability to transform, evolve, and even revolutionize organizations, industries, and markets. Furthermore, these crises reshape the very context in which businesses operate, encompassing not only their customers but also their behavior. Consequently, they must be recognized as vital conduits for change, accelerators of evolution, and catalysts of innovation within organizations.

Recognizing the profound significance of context and its intricate complexities, the book argues that understanding the meaning of crisis hinges critically on its contextual framework. By drawing upon a diverse range of changes and crises that profoundly impact businesses, including economic, technological, political, and environmental factors, the book presents a balanced and comprehensive selection of scholarly research and case studies. Spanning various business disciplines, including management, strategy, marketing, finance, and geographic regions, market types, and industries, this text offers a rich mosaic of insights.

Within its pages, the book explores the contextual landscape of crises, shedding light on their indicators, triggers, and broader implications. It delves into topics such as artificial intelligence, e-mobility, shifts in consumption patterns, militancy, and the profound impact of pandemics on businesses and society. Through these diverse perspectives, the book provides a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities that arise during times of crisis, equipping readers with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate and thrive in these complex and ever-evolving environments.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030765699
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022