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Human Factors Issues and the Impact of Technology on Society
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 333

Human Factors Issues and the Impact of Technology on Society

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2021-05-28
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  • Publisher: IGI Global

Human factors are the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and other methods to design to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Human factor issues and the impact of technology on society is a topic that is only growing, and it is essential that it is considered as technology becomes more present in our daily lives. This not only impacts society now but is something to be considered for the future. It is also incredibly important for those in the human factors profession to consider the impact of technology for their work and for the use...

Trends in Industrial Engineering Applications to Manufacturing Process
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 584

Trends in Industrial Engineering Applications to Manufacturing Process

This book covers supply chain and logistics, production and manufacturing systems as well as human factors. Topics such as applications to procurements from suppliers, suppliers developments and relationships with suppliers are reported. The techniques and tools applied to production processes, such as, machinery maintenance and quick changeover, are described in detail. The book also presents human factors as the main component in the industrial engineering field, reporting some successful teamwork organizations for improvements and applied ergonomics, among others.

Innovations and Traditions for Sustainable Development
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 496

Innovations and Traditions for Sustainable Development

This book highlights the vital necessity for combining sustainable development processes from different areas, with applications in areas such as science, education and production sectors. These sectors have previously been separated by linguistic and technological barriers. Breaking down these barriers will allow an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary flow of information, leading to greater efficiency, and towards a more real resilient and sustainable economy development. This book fills in the gap in respect of publications addressing aspects of innovation and sustainable development and focuses on a range of areas, such as I. Gradual transition to innovative development; II. Continuit...

Knowledge Management and Sustainability
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 192

Knowledge Management and Sustainability

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2021-12-30
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  • Publisher: Routledge

Based on the importance of human beings as creators and managers of knowledge towards the achievement of sustainability in the current digital age, this book is an effort to present many studies taking individuals as centers of knowledge and starting points for environmental, social, and economic development. From various theoretical and empirical studies developed by researchers from Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, this book presents, in an ordered sequence, the individual as the creator of knowledge, the role of human beings as knowledge managers with and for sustainability, the opportunities for knowledge sharing in virtual research collaborations for sustainability, and the advantages and ...

Research Anthology on Business Law, Policy, and Social Responsibility
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 2119

Research Anthology on Business Law, Policy, and Social Responsibility

  • Categories: Law
  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2023-12-21
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  • Publisher: IGI Global

The complicated interactions between business, law, and societal expectations pose an unprecedented challenge in modern commerce. Businesses navigate an intricate ecosystem shaped by legal principles, government regulations, and evolving societal values. The Research Anthology on Business Law, Policy, and Social Responsibility comprehensively explores critical issues as societal expectations for responsible business practices rise across a four-volume collection. The anthology's timely significance makes this reference with an exhaustive coverage an indispensable resource. Carefully curated, the collection sheds light on the latest trends, techniques, and applications in business law and pol...

Developing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Academia
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 312

Developing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Academia

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2021-11-01
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  • Publisher: IGI Global

Economic challenges are becoming very difficult to manage throughout the world, and entrepreneurship can play a key role in handling these new realities. Due to this, academic institutions must update their study programs and knowledge, modernize their curricula, and integrate research activities in their degree programs that encompass topics about and related to entrepreneurship. Developing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Academia provides implications, best practices, and approaches for countries to improve their economic systems using entrepreneurship and increasing entrepreneurial education. As the world population is expanding and resources are shrinking, it creates a challenging environment for people in low-income and transition economies, as well as developed countries. This book discusses entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education as a potential solution and critical concept. Covering a range of topics such as financial education and entrepreneurial management, it is ideal for instructors, academicians, researchers, practitioners, business professionals, policymakers, and students.

Smart Cities, Citizen Welfare, and the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 402

Smart Cities, Citizen Welfare, and the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2021-11-26
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  • Publisher: IGI Global

The smart city is a driver of change, innovation, competitiveness, and networking for businesses and organizations based on the concept of the Sustainable Development Goals for the 2030 agenda. The importance of a new paradigm regarding the externalities of the environment, citizen welfare, and natural resources in cities as an impact of urban ecosystems is the main objective for sustainable development in cities through 2030. Smart Cities, Citizen Welfare, and the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals provides innovative insights into the key developments and new trends associated with online challenges and opportunities in smart cities based on the concept of the Sustainable Development Goals. The content within this publication represents research encompassing corporate social responsibility, economic policy, and city planning. This book serves as a vital reference source for urban planners, policymakers, managers, entrepreneurs, graduate-level students, researchers, and academicians seeking coverage on topics centered on conceptual, technological, and design issues related to smart city development in Europe.

Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Development and Opportunities in Circular Economy
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 696

Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Development and Opportunities in Circular Economy

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2020-06-26
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  • Publisher: IGI Global

With the need for sustainability, a focus on developing an economic system that aims at minimizing waste, commonly referred to as the circular economy, is emerging. Circular economy and studies related to it have gained worldwide attention, as it seems to be an effective alternative economic system. Naturally, the circular economy will impact enterprises and will shift how entrepreneurship development and entrepreneurial opportunities are perceived, developed, and resourced. The Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Development and Opportunities in Circular Economy is a collection of pioneering research that advances the understanding of entrepreneurship development, identifies the opport...

Handbook of Research on SDGs for Economic Development, Social Development, and Environmental Protection
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 531

Handbook of Research on SDGs for Economic Development, Social Development, and Environmental Protection

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2022-05-27
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  • Publisher: IGI Global

Today’s context of sustainability and its challenges have shifted dramatically in the post-COVID-19 era. Economic development, social development, and environmental protection are vital concerns for sustainability and sustainable development, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the COVID-19 crisis. It is essential to address the necessary issues and opportunities in order to be able to understand the importance of sustainability and sustainable development. The Handbook of Research on SDGs for Economic Development, Social Development, and Environmental Protection provides an updated view of the newest trends, novel practices, and latest tendencies concerning the manner of s...

La prosperidad regional desde el enfoque del desarrollo sustentable
  • Language: es
  • Pages: 220

La prosperidad regional desde el enfoque del desarrollo sustentable

El libro La prosperidad regional desde el enfoque del desarrollo sustentable, es un compendio de casos de estudio que explicitan cómo el desarrollo local puede beneficiar a las poblaciones a partir del emprendimiento y la innovación. Los ejemplos presentados van desde las pequeñas empresas rurales hasta las grandes empresas exportadoras de automóviles. No importa el giro comercial o el tamaño de la empresa, lo que importa son las redes relacionales de colaboración que se puedan generar a partir de la integración de cadenas productivas