Palgrave Intersections of Business and the Sciences, in association with Gnosis Mediterranean Institute for Management Science – serie

Agriculture is the oldest and most traditional of economic sectors, and its business has seen major evolutionary leaps over the past century. Contemporary agribusiness is being influenced and reshaped by technological advancements, geopolitical developments, globalisation, transport and logistics innovations, as well as changes in industry structure and consumer behaviour.Reflecting on these changes and providing a deep dive into this sector, this two-volume scientific works’ collection defines, refines, analyses, and prescribes the evolution of agribusiness in the present and future. Taken together, the books offer a comprehensive conceptualisation of the multifactorial macro, micro and organisational elements of agribusiness, including strategic, managerial, marketing, technological and geo-socio-political forces.Volume I explores the strategic, managerial and marketing aspects of contemporary agribusiness, and descriptively and prescriptively investigates the organisational and immediate industry practices and sectoral forces. Topics covered include circular business models, CSR communication practices, digital marketing, organisational sustainability and contemporary farming systems, to name a few..

Agriculture is the oldest and most traditional of economic sectors, and its business has seen major evolutionary leaps over the past century. Contemporary agribusiness is being influenced and reshaped by technological advancements, geopolitical developments, globalisation, transport and logistics innovations, as well as changes in industry structure and consumer behaviour.Reflecting on these changes and providing a deep dive into this sector, this two-volume scientific works’ collection defines, refines, analyses, and prescribes the evolution of agribusiness in the present and future. Taken together, the books offer a comprehensive conceptualisation of the multifactorial macro, micro and organisational elements of agribusiness, including strategic, managerial, marketing, technological and geo-socio-political forces.Volume I explores the strategic, managerial and marketing aspects of contemporary agribusiness, and descriptively and prescriptively investigates the organisational and immediate industry practices and sectoral forces. Topics covered include circular business models, CSR communication practices, digital marketing, organisational sustainability and contemporary farming systems, to name a few..

Agriculture is the oldest and most traditional of economic sectors, and its business has seen major leaps in innovation over the past century. Contemporary agribusiness is being influenced and reshaped by technological developments, geopolitical developments, and globalisation, as well as transport and logistics innovations, changes in consumer behaviour.Reflecting on these changes and providing a deep dive into this sector, this two-volume work defines, refines, analyses, and prescribes the evolution of agribusiness in the present and future. Taken together, the books offer a comprehensive conceptualisation of the multifactorial macro, micro and organisational elements of agribusiness, including strategic, managerial, marketing, technological and geo-socio-political forces.Volume II focuses on the wider, macro-environmental forces acting upon agribusinesses, exploring the contextual evolutions that impact the sector, and the means, practices and avenues for its development.It includes topics such as digital technologies adoption, supply chain sustainability, big data analytics, women’s agricultural entrepreneurship, and simulation model decision making.

Agriculture is the oldest and most traditional of economic sectors, and its business has seen major leaps in innovation over the past century. Contemporary agribusiness is being influenced and reshaped by technological developments, geopolitical developments, and globalisation, as well as transport and logistics innovations, changes in consumer behaviour.Reflecting on these changes and providing a deep dive into this sector, this two-volume work defines, refines, analyses, and prescribes the evolution of agribusiness in the present and future. Taken together, the books offer a comprehensive conceptualisation of the multifactorial macro, micro and organisational elements of agribusiness, including strategic, managerial, marketing, technological and geo-socio-political forces.Volume II focuses on the wider, macro-environmental forces acting upon agribusinesses, exploring the contextual evolutions that impact the sector, and the means, practices and avenues for its development.It includes topics such as digital technologies adoption, supply chain sustainability, big data analytics, women’s agricultural entrepreneurship, and simulation model decision making.

This edited collection unravels the intricate dynamics of tourism and hospitality, offering evidence-based strategies to address global challenges. Part of a two-volume work, this first volume navigates the evolving nexus, emphasizing the critical importance of sustainability, resilience, agility, and adaptability in the face of economic, geopolitical, environmental, and other disruptions. Venturing beyond traditional paradigms, the book explores the multifaceted issues impacting the tourism and hospitality industries, presenting theoretical and practical solutions at both organizational and societal levels. Chapters focus on the strategic redesign of philosophy and practice in response to crises, highlighting the need for tactically flexible approaches to build resilience and agility within the industry. Utilizing empirical scientific methodologies and international literature analyses, the volume draws evidence from diverse organizational typologies and geographic sectors, addressing significant business factors such as human resource management, quality management, and technology. Amidst challenges and transformative changes, the book advocates for a balanced well-being approach, recognizing the experiential and dynamic nature of tourism and hospitality. It explores how personalized, authentic experiences can preserve local resources, cultures, and environments, while addressing the sharing economy's disruptive impact on traditional business models. It presents cross-disciplinary contributions that offer multi-perspective insights  and is  essential for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to enhance competitiveness and resilience in global tourism and hospitality.

This edited collection book unravels the intricate dynamics of tourism and hospitality, offering evidence-based strategies to address global challenges. As the second of two volumes, it builds upon the conclusions established in Volume I to highlight pathways for the tourism and hospitality industry to thrive during critical moments of global uncertainty.From crises such as pandemics, wars, and economic downturns to the sustainable dynamics of host-guest relationships and varied forms of tourism, the chapters in this volume analyze the complexities of value perception and customer choices, explore marketing strategies, and examine the role of technology in supporting tourism sustainability. Utilizing multiple empirical scientific methodologies and international literature analyses, the volume delves into entrepreneurial skills, evaluates hazards for physically impaired visitors, and builds practicable knowledge on marketing and value creation. It also contributes unique insights, fostering a holistic understanding of this dynamic industry.This book is essential for researchers, scholars, and practitioners in tourism and hospitality, as well as policymakers and business leaders seeking to navigate the evolving landscape. It presents cross-disciplinary contributions that offer multi-perspective insights, combining diverse scientific fields to explore strategies that enhance competitiveness and resilience in global tourism and hospitality.

This two-volume work explores how advanced, technologically orientated business research aims to foster organizational and industry evolution, along with sustainable progress of enduring societal implications. As businesses increasingly embrace transformative technologies, their profound and far-reaching societal consequences necessitate a cross-disciplinary scientific approach coupled with an artistic and imaginative lens. Against this backdrop, authors in this book navigate the intricate web of impacts on employment and leadership, business model innovation, advanced data driven decision making, digital transformation, data ecosystems and analytics, AI-led e-commerce and branding, and virtual reality. The topics cover an array of geographic regions and industries, including professional services, education, fashion, sports, and hospitality & tourism.  Business technology theory and science are ultimately geared towards practicable application, and are contextualized by sustainability and socioeconomic advancement.  This first volume investigates the strategic, managerial and marketing impacts of advanced business technologies, while volume two explores their role in industry and policy, elucidating also the art and fiction of their societal impact.