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What Is in the Future of Business Research and Management? Emerging Issues after COVID-19 Time

A special issue of Administrative Sciences (ISSN 2076-3387).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 October 2022) | Viewed by 46927

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Dr. Matteo Cristofaro

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Department of Management and Law, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
Interests: behavioral strategy; decision making; organizational adaptation
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Dr. Pablo Ruiz-Palomino

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Business Management Department, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 13001 Ciudad Real, Spain
Interests: business ethics; leadership; organizational behavior; decision making; social capital
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Dr. Fiorella Pia Salvatore

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Department of Economics, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia FG, Italy
Interests: healthcare organizations; healthcare management; performance
Dr. Pedro Jiménez Estevez

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Department of Business Administration, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45002 Toledo, Spain
Interests: corporate social responsibility; business ethics; organizational behaviour; Human Resource Management
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Dr. Andromahi Kufo

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Department of Economics and Finance, University of new York Tirana, Tirana, Albania
Interests: risk management; banking
Dr. Ricardo Martínez-Cañas

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Business Management Department, Social Sciences Faculty, Castilla-La Mancha University, 16071 Cuenca, Spain
Interests: science parks; business ethics; value co-creation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The recent experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has forever marked our experience, perspective, and attitude at the individual and organizational level. Being positioned in a new reality, a need to reshape and restructure, as well as continuously adapt, has arisen in order to face the unpredicted sorrounding business environment. To survive under restrictive government policies and challenging market behaviours, business organizations had to efficiently and effectively respond the recent pandemic. This involved the necessity of flexibility, reflection, and resilient adaption, so that businesses remained in equilibrium.

In this situation, management scholars need to reshape and question the theoretical frameworks which have been in place for the past decades, providing a supplement to the existing literature and exteding it beyond—trying to comply with the so-called “new normal” of the business environment.  

The aim of this Special Issue is to discuss the most important managerial and organizational implications of the pandemic and the future challenges that public and private organizations will have to face in the coming years; we are interested in future-oriented business implications deriving from the occurred pandemic.

Theoretical, conceptual, and empirical contributions in the field of business research and management linked to, but not limited to, the following topics are welcomed: business modeling and planning; change management; big data and business analytics; innovation and technology management; business ethics; corporate governance and accountability; corporate social responsibility; human and intellectual capital management; corporate finance and investments; accounting, auditing, and budgeting; financial analysis and reporting; international management; and public management and governance.

All the publications of the papers in this issue will be presented in the “1st Conference in Business Research and Management” organized by the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”.

Dr. Matteo Cristofaro
Dr. Pablo Ruiz-Palomino
Dr. Fiorella Pia Salvatore
Dr. Pedro Jiménez Estevez
Dr. Andromahi Kufo
Dr. Ricardo Martínez-Cañas
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  • business research
  • management
  • organizations
  • future challenges

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Generation Z “Life Skills” Acquired and Enhanced through Internships before and during COVID-19 Pandemic
by Eriona Shtembari and Riza Feridun Elgün
Adm. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci13020038 - 30 Jan 2023
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The paper explores “life skills” acquired and enhanced during an internship in preparation for the work of the future, identifies challenges faced and gaps between academic preparation and internship requirements, and explores the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the internship experiences [...] Read more.
The paper explores “life skills” acquired and enhanced during an internship in preparation for the work of the future, identifies challenges faced and gaps between academic preparation and internship requirements, and explores the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the internship experiences of Generation Z students. This qualitative study involves cohorts from 2016–2021, including 50 students before the pandemic, and 47 students during the pandemic, majoring in the field of Economy and Business. Data are gathered through 97 semi-structured interviews and written reports from the students. Interestingly, the findings showed that job placement is not the main reason why students pursue an internship; acquiring skills and experience was identified as the major motivating factor. “Communication” was the top enhanced skill from internships in both periods before and during the pandemic, while “relationship building” and “ethical issues” ranked as the second and third most important skills before the pandemic, to be replaced by “critical-thinking and problem-solving” and “analytical and technical” skills during the pandemic. Lack of accountability and COVID-19 stress were reported as the main challenges experienced during internships, while lacking hands-on experience and social skills were identified as gaps. The foremost pieces of advice for future interns revealed in this study are to get involved seriously and show respect and integrity. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue What Is in the Future of Business Research and Management? Emerging Issues after COVID-19 Time)
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Effect of Applying Business Intelligence on Export Development and Brand Internationalization in Large Industrial Firms
by Mahboobeh Golestanizadeh, Hadi Sarvari, Matteo Cristofaro and Daniel W. M. Chan
Adm. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci13020027 - 18 Jan 2023
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Possessing an international brand in an exclusive field can play a critical role in developing exports. On the other hand, monitoring market conditions and predicting the changes caused by the physical separation and distance between the upstream and downstream markets and asymmetric information [...] Read more.
Possessing an international brand in an exclusive field can play a critical role in developing exports. On the other hand, monitoring market conditions and predicting the changes caused by the physical separation and distance between the upstream and downstream markets and asymmetric information is challenging in export markets. Accordingly, it is necessary to manage this issue by adopting business intelligence tools. To this end, using a descriptive–correlation method, the present study investigated the effect of applying business intelligence on export development and brand internationalization in large industrial firms. To collect the data, three questionnaires were distributed among 161 employees at the headquarters of Isfahan’s Mobarakeh Steel Company. The validity and reliability of the research questionnaires were confirmed. Data analysis was performed with SmartPLS and SPSS software. The findings indicated the effect of applying business intelligence on export development and brand internationalization in large industrial firms. We also performed additional analyses to deepen the results of the verified hypotheses to identify the best business intelligence dimensions for the prediction of export development and brand internationalization. The conclusion that can be drawn from our findings is that business intelligence and its tools can provide companies with an optimal understanding of organizational processes, appropriate responses to the behavior of competitors, and the ability to identify the needs of global customers by developing the best value chain. Full article
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The Effect of Digitalization on Innovation Capabilities through the Lenses of the Knowledge Management Strategy
by Sergio Sánchez Ramírez, Fátima Guadamillas Gómez, Mª Isabel González Ramos and Olga Grieva
Adm. Sci. 2022, 12(4), 144; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci12040144 - 26 Oct 2022
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In recent years, the knowledge management approach of the firm has emerged as the central theoretical perspective intended to address the question of adaptation to technological change. As for theoretical and practical implications, we proposed a comprehensive model that provides an integrative outlook [...] Read more.
In recent years, the knowledge management approach of the firm has emerged as the central theoretical perspective intended to address the question of adaptation to technological change. As for theoretical and practical implications, we proposed a comprehensive model that provides an integrative outlook on how the relationships between digitalization and knowledge management strategy predetermine the business results of the firm. To this purpose, we empirically analyzed the effect of digitalization on knowledge management, and how this contributes to the improvement of the company’s results in the IT, technology, consulting, and programming sectors by testing the hypotheses through the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). A group of 620 companies was targeted for collecting the data by quantitative means of analysis—a questionnaire. The final sample was composed of 78 companies, which corresponds to 12.58% (response rate). The research findings offer an explicit foundation, on which to base future research efforts in evaluating the ways companies should approach digital transformation, strengthen the knowledge management role in this process, develop the digital and innovation capabilities, and finally, ameliorate the effects on business performance, what also represents a certain value for the executives or individuals in the workplace. Full article
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Employee Compensation and Benefits Pre and Post COVID-19
by Eriona Shtembari, Andromahi Kufo and Dea Haxhinasto
Adm. Sci. 2022, 12(3), 106; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci12030106 - 24 Aug 2022
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The Compensation and Benefits Package is considered the main employee’s motivator. As such, it plays a crucial role in determining successful recruiting, engagement, and retention strategies. Failing to offer the right package, will be translated into additional costs. This study aimed to identify [...] Read more.
The Compensation and Benefits Package is considered the main employee’s motivator. As such, it plays a crucial role in determining successful recruiting, engagement, and retention strategies. Failing to offer the right package, will be translated into additional costs. This study aimed to identify what type of compensation and benefits Albanian employees receive and their relationship with job satisfaction, before and after COVID-19. We surveyed 127 employees and conducted 10 in-depth interviews, in different institutions in Albania. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The findings showed that most received benefits are medical insurance and bonuses, and employees are less than considerably satisfied with their package. The majority stated that it had great importance in their job satisfaction, and most would leave their current job for another one that offers more benefits. Findings related to the COVID-19 impact showed that employees’ lifestyle has changed and flexible working hours are the top benefit, followed by more paid time-off options. The conclusions of the study indicate that Compensations and Benefits packages should be redesigned to meet the needs of working in the “new normal”, for current and future employees, paying close attention to their preferences. Full article
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Team Autonomy and Organizational Support, Well-Being, and Work Engagement in the Spain Computer Consultancy Industry: The Mediating Effect of Emotional Intelligence
by Julio Suárez-Albanchez, Pedro Jimenez-Estevez, Juan Jose Blazquez-Resino and Santiago Gutierrez-Broncano
Adm. Sci. 2022, 12(3), 85; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci12030085 - 20 Jul 2022
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The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of autonomy at work and organizations’ support for their employees on employee well-being and, ultimately, their commitment to their work, and how employees’ emotional intelligence mediates between these constructs. We distributed a 5-point [...] Read more.
The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of autonomy at work and organizations’ support for their employees on employee well-being and, ultimately, their commitment to their work, and how employees’ emotional intelligence mediates between these constructs. We distributed a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire among professionals from different companies in the IT consultancy sector in Spain. The data collected were analyzed using the PLS-SEM (partial least squares structural equation modeling) technique in the SmartPLS software. The analysis of the data collected shows that there is indeed a positive relationship between job autonomy and the organizational support received by workers and their well-being, as well as between the well-being of workers and their commitment to work. Likewise, the mediation effect of emotional intelligence between job autonomy and organizational support and the well-being of workers is also evident. We can conclude that improving the autonomy and support given by organizations to their employees would have a beneficial effect on the well-being and work engagement of employees. Full article
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