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 such as AI, e-mobility, consumption patterns, and pandemics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 273 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2022
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 crisis, both as a concept and a notion, hinges critically on its contextual framework. By drawing upon a diverse range of changes and crises that profoundly impact businesses, spanning economic, technological, political, and environmental realms, the book presents a balanced and comprehensive selection of scholarly research and case studies on contextual transformations. This multidisciplinary approach encompasses management, strategy, marketing, finance, as well as various geographic regions, market types, and industries.

Within its pages, the book explores the multifaceted context of crises, shedding light on its indicators, triggers, and the wide-ranging topics it encompasses. From the realm of Artificial Intelligence to the rise of e-mobility, changes in consumption patterns, the emergence of militancy, and the profound impact of pandemics, this book offers a holistic perspective on the challenges and opportunities businesses face in times of crisis.

By examining the interplay between context, crises, and their transformative effects, this book provides valuable insights for scholars, researchers, and practitioners alike. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of crisis management, adapt to changing market conditions, and foster innovation in the face of adversity. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business, this book offers a compass for understanding the complexities and opportunities that crises present, enabling us to build resilience, adapt, and thrive in the face of uncertainty.

Weight: 519g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030765668
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022