9th ICIBM: International Conference
on Contemporary Issues in Business Management
 
 

Managing Resources and Knowledge in the Digitalized & Sustainable Business Ecosystems

Track 1: Emerging Trends in Finance and Accounting

The theme, "Navigating the Financial Future," underscores the crucial need for finance and accounting professionals to stay abreast of emerging trends. This call for papers urges scholars and practitioners to explore groundbreaking perspectives, innovative approaches, and cutting-edge technologies shaping the trajectory of finance. The aim is to uncover transformative strategies revolutionizing traditional financial practices. Submissions are encouraged to provide valuable insights that guide the finance and accounting community in navigating the complexities of the evolving financial landscape. Researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders are invited to share their expertise and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the future of finance and accounting.

  • How do digital technologies reshape financial services?
  • How are Environmental, social and Governance (ESG) factors integrated into financial decisions?
  • What challenges and opportunities arise from global financial regulations?
  • What skills do future finance professionals need?
  • Why is cybersecurity crucial for financial institutions?
  • How does ethics impact financial decision-making?

Track 2: Current Issues in Marketing and Digitalized World

Digitalization of economy and development of virtual space have become integral features of the economies of the leading countries, affecting all spheres of life. There are increasing processes in the world that require fresh layouts and modification of the eyes on marketing management. The formation of information society, smart economics, globalization processes cause the need for digital marketing, with this paradigm of digital marketing every day is developing, forming the circumstances for the successful establishment and competitive positioning of business.

Digital marketing is marketing that provides interaction with customers and business partners with the introduction of digital information, communication and digital technologies. In a broader sense, under digital marketing we are aware of the implementation of advertising work with the introduction of digital information and communication technologies. Internet marketing is considered an integral part of digital marketing, which is developed together with it.

The rapidly-evolving digital marketing landscape has far-reaching managerial and strategic consequences. While studies have long supported the marketing function’s central role in connecting customers to products a broadening range of problems has undermined credibility in the marketer’s role, threatening marketing’s distinct organizational capability. This track aims to investigate that:

  • How is the role of marketing function transforming in a digitalized world?
  • What are the major challenges and opportunities of the marketing in digital era?
  • How does digital marketing help in achieving marketing goals?
  • What is he future of online and social media marketing and research.
  • How can block chain technology be implemented in digital marketing?
  • How knowledge of good SEO strategy helps marketers in enhancing the brand site ranking?
  • How has video marketing evolved in the past 5 years?
  • To what extent do social media stories influence the behavior and perceptions of consumers?
  • What are the ethical implications of data privacy in social media advertising?
  • How does artificial intelligence contribute to the improvement of search engine optimization in digital marketing efforts?
  • What emerging trends in artificial intelligence are expected to shape the future of digital marketing?

Track 3: Role of Digital Economy in paving the path to Sustainability

The digital economy has emerged as a powerful force in driving sustainable development, offering innovative solutions to address environmental, social, and economic challenges. The digital economy encompasses the use of digital technologies, connectivity, and data-driven innovation to transform industries and facilitate economic growth. It has the potential to foster sustainable development through various avenues. The digital economy has the potential to catalyze sustainable development by promoting resource efficiency, inclusivity, economic growth, and evidence-based decision-making. Embracing the opportunities offered by the digital economy while addressing the associated challenges can pave the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future.

Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) can optimize resource consumption, reduce waste generation, and enable smart energy management. The digital economy also promotes inclusivity and social equity. Access to digital technologies and connectivity empowers individuals and communities, bridging the digital divide and enhancing social inclusion. Through digital platforms and e-services, underserved populations gain access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and financial services. Digital literacy programs and capacity building initiatives play a crucial role in ensuring that everyone can participate in and benefit from the digital economy. The digital economy supports economic growth and job creation. Digital entrepreneurship, online marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms offer opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to thrive in global markets.

Moreover, the digital economy enables data-driven decision-making and evidence-based policymaking. The abundance of digital data, coupled with advanced analytics, provides valuable insights for policymakers, businesses, and civil society organizations. Data-driven approaches can inform targeted interventions and enable effective monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development initiatives. However, the role of the digital economy in sustainable development is not without challenges. This track aims to investigate that:

  • How does digitalization contribute in sustainable developments in emerging economies?
  • What are the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy in achieving sustainable development?
  • Is the digital economy a step towards or away from sustainability?
  • How are digital innovations helping in management of climatic changes and sustainable development?
  • What is the role of artificial intelligence in promoting sustainable development?
  • What is the impact of information and communication technologies in progression of sustainable development goals in the era of digitalization?
  • What are the privacy and cybersecurity concerns, the digital divide, and environmental impacts associated with digital infrastructure?

Track 4: Human Resources and Knowledge Management for Sustainable Organizational Development

As organizations navigate the complexities of the modern landscape, understanding how HR practices and KM frameworks harmonize becomes imperative. Our theme, "Unlocking the Path to Sustainable Excellence," encourages scholars and practitioners to explore the strategic integration of HR and KM for enduring organizational success. We invite contributions that not only uncover the challenges and opportunities within this nexus but also propose tangible solutions that propel organizations towards sustainable development.

  • How do organizations effectively integrate and develop talent to ensure long-term success?
  • What innovative strategies drive effective knowledge sharing and dissemination within organizations?
  • How are organizations leveraging technology to seamlessly integrate HR practices and KM frameworks?
  • What ethical frameworks guide decision-making in HR and KM, contributing to sustainable organizational practices?
  • In what ways do HR initiatives contribute to the overall well-being and sustainability of organizations?
  • How can organizations foster a culture of continuous learning through strategic alignment of HR and KM?

Track 5: Clean Technologies, environmental concern, Resource Productivity, and Geo-Sustainable Performance

Sustainability and the need to ensure sustainable development is an ever important issue in this present age and time, owing to the ever increasing demand for the earth’s resources, coupled with an increase in human population, human demand for rapid industrialization and the demand for energy, these have all led to adverse negative impact on the immediate environment, as a result of the strain imposed on the environmental limits of the earth’s carrying capacity.

Clean technologies, often synonymous with sustainable technologies, represent innovative solutions that minimize their environmental impact. These technologies are fundamental to addressing global challenges from clean energy generation and efficient waste management to sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly transportation. Resource productivity, on the other hand, focuses on achieving more with fewer resources. It involves optimizing resource use, reducing waste, and maximizing the value extracted from available resources. As our world grapples with resource scarcity and a burgeoning global population resource productivity emerges as a critical paradigm for sustainability.

Rapid escalation in the cost of energy, renewed appreciation for the scarcity of natural resources, and consumer demand for environmentally sensitive products and services have forced businesses to consider their environmental exposure and assess their businesses in the context of a low carbon, energy-efficient economy. While large-cap companies are often at the forefront of investing in clean technologies, developing environmental sustainability strategies, and implementing innovative environmental measures, smaller businesses must be aware of rapidly evolving government policies and regulations that will have material impact on their businesses and require compliance with sustainable green business practices This track aims to investigate that:

  • What is the relationship between clean technologies and geo-sustainable performance of economies?
  • What are regional environmental policies, technology adoption trends, and resource productivity practices among different industries?
  • What are the opportunities and constraints for cleaner production policies in developing countries?
  • What is the impact of natural resources, technological infrastructure, and innovation's applications in regional growth?
  • How the management of natural resources may lead to sustainable development of emerging economies?

Track 6: Advances in Operations and Supply Chain Management

The world has entered the extraordinary period of the 4th Industrial Revolution, and Operations and Supply Chain Management has a decisive role as a primary competitiveness-enhancing function of any activity. Organizations can’t exist without the goods and the services they produce; everything is structured around such goods and services. Operations and Supply Chain Management includes a broad area that covers both manufacturing and service industries, involving the functions of sourcing, materials management, operations planning, distribution, logistics, retail, demand forecasting, order fulfillment, and more.

The tools and techniques of Operations Research and related research streams have recently seen countless applications in Supply Chain Management, e.g., heterogeneous supply contracting, multi-criteria supplier selection and evaluation, supply chain with information asymmetry, supply chain price leadership, dual-channel, multi-tier and multi-echelon supply chains, storage selection, site selection, supply chain risk modeling, supplier base reduction, order quantity allocation, multi-stage supply chain coordination, inventory decision-making, supply chain performance anomalies, supplier switching, supply chain network equilibrium, among others.

With growing environmental interests globally, the international community is constantly making international cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Accordingly, environmentally friendly production and sustainability in the service and manufacturing areas are closely related. Then, one of the recent challenges faced by leading researchers and practitioners in the field of operations and supply chain management is to harmonize the traditional efficiency issues of production in the past and the emerging issue of sustainability. Traditional operations and supply chain theories and practices are constantly being reinterpreted and reapplied in relation to these new issues and paradigms. This track aims to investigate that:

  • How are the latest technological advancements in the field of operations and supply chain management driving efficiency and competitiveness for organizations?
  • How can service and manufacturing firms achieve supply chain productivity and efficiency in the era of digital transformation?
  • What are the environmentally conscious operations and supply chain strategies in service and manufacturing sectors of emerging economies?
  • What is the value of information and communication technologies in sustainable supply chain management?
  • What ate the recent trends, challenges and opportunities for e- logistics in supply chain operations?
  • What is the role of digital transformation in warehouse management for enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction?
  • How can block chain technology in supply chain bring transparency, traceability and trust?
  • How can organizations optimize supply chain decision making through real time big data analytics?
  • What are cybersecurity challenges in internet of things (IOT) enabled supply chains?
  • What are challenges associated with ethical and sustainable procurement practices?

Track 7: Contemporary Leadership Practices Driving Entrepreneurship and Resilient Organization

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, leadership practices play a pivotal role in steering organizations towards entrepreneurial excellence and resilience. Leaders who encourage a culture of learning contribute to the agility and adaptability of the organization. contemporary leadership practices that drive entrepreneurship and resilient organizations involve a combination of adaptability, innovation, empowerment, and a strategic approach to navigating challenges. Leaders who embody these practices are better equipped to guide their organizations through the complexities of the modern business landscape. We invite researchers to address the following concerns about leadership practices.

  • What role do leaders play in fostering a culture of innovation and creativity, and how does this contribute to organizational resilience?
  • How can leadership strategies contribute to navigating uncertainty and driving entrepreneurship in contemporary organizational environments?
  • In what ways does empowering teams and decentralizing decision-making enhance organizational resilience and contribute to entrepreneurial success?
  • How do leaders drive and leverage digital transformation to enhance organizational efficiency, innovation, and overall resilience?
  • How does inclusive leadership contribute to organizational resilience, innovation, and the ability to adapt to diverse market dynamics?
  • In what ways does a customer-centric leadership approach drive entrepreneurship and contribute to the long-term success and resilience of organizations?
  • How can leaders foster a culture of continuous learning and development, and what impact does this have on the adaptability and resilience of organizations?

Track 8: Ethical and Religious concerns for sustainable and resilient business ecosystem.

The convergence of ethical principles and religious values in business operations holds significant implications for constructing robust and enduring business ecosystems. This call for papers seeks contributions that delve into the multifaceted aspects of how ethical considerations and religious perspectives influence decision-making, corporate governance, and organizational culture in the pursuit of sustainable and resilient enterprises. Join us in exploring the profound impact of ethical and religious considerations on the quest for a business ecosystem based on the following key areas:

  • How do religious values influence the structures and practices of corporate governance?
  • How do faith-based initiatives contribute to community development and sustainable business practices?
  • How do entrepreneurs integrate religious values into their business models?
  • In what ways does faith drive innovation, risk-taking, and long-term sustainability in entrepreneurship?
  • What is the potential for collaboration and understanding among businesses guided by different religious principles?
  • How does interfaith dialogue contribute to the resilience and sustainability of diverse business ecosystems?
  • How do business ethics impact organizational sustainability?
  • In what ways does ethical leadership/management contribute to fostering resilience during periods of uncertainty?

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