Global Perspectives on the Opportunities and Future Directions of Businesses

A special issue of Businesses (ISSN 2673-7116).

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2. Department of Economics and Economic Policy, Economy I Doctoral School, Faculty of Theoretical and Applied Economics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: economics; management; finance; auditing; accounting; business counseling; financial analysis; control and evaluation; intellectual capital; corporate governance; sustainability; sustainable development; business environment; business process management; quality management; human resources management
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue tackles the broad topic of “Global Perspectives on the Opportunities and Future Directions of Businesses” and includes novel research on the international context surrounding businesses these days, with a particular emphasis on the opportunities and the future directions that accompany the constant development and the on-going evolution of our economy and society. Theoretical and empirical articles on this hot topic are welcome, the intended aim of this Special Issue being to create a generous collection of papers capable to address those cutting-edge findings that are of interest to a broader audience, those analyses that explain new phenomena, and those case studies that rely on new methods and vital models that are likely to support further research directions and trends.

Contributions focusing on, but not limited to, the implications of new strategies and competitive businesses, sustainable businesses, international business environment, sustainable economic development and growth, governance, entrepreneurship, small- and medium-sized enterprises, education, equity and diversity, human resources management, migration, happiness management, mindfulness and well-being in business environment, labor market, sustainable supply chains, business process management, and quality management for businesses are encouraged.

This Special Issue promotes interdisciplinary research papers on the linkages between businesses, business partnerships, business strategy, competitive strategy, intellectual capital, innovation, investment initiatives, human resources, knowledge, and the development of new business models and novel business opportunities, in order to identify successful outcomes for sustainable development. 

We are interested in conceptual, theoretical, methodological, empirical, and systematic review studies.

Prof. Dr. Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu
Dr. Lincoln C. Wood
Dr. Jason X. Wang
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Keywords

  • accounting and auditing
  • coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19)
  • corporate governance
  • corporate sustainability and corporate social responsibility
  • economics
  • emerging markets
  • financial performance business relationships
  • happiness management
  • human resources management
  • inclusive businesses
  • intellectual capital
  • intellectual property
  • innovation
  • quality management
  • labor market
  • management
  • new strategies and competitive businesses
  • pandemic context
  • prosperous, inclusive and sustainable society
  • sustainability
  • sustainability assessment
  • sustainable business models
  • sustainable development
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • United Nations (UN) Agenda

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Business Renaissance: Opportunities and Challenges at the Dawn of the Quantum Computing Era
by Meng-Leong How and Sin-Mei Cheah
Businesses 2023, 3(4), 585-605; https://doi.org/10.3390/businesses3040036 - 9 Nov 2023
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Quantum computing is emerging as a groundbreaking force, promising to redefine the boundaries of technology and business. This paper provides an in-depth examination of the quantum realm, beginning with its fundamental principles and extending to its implications for today’s industries. We discuss how [...] Read more.
Quantum computing is emerging as a groundbreaking force, promising to redefine the boundaries of technology and business. This paper provides an in-depth examination of the quantum realm, beginning with its fundamental principles and extending to its implications for today’s industries. We discuss how quantum algorithms threaten existing cryptographic measures while also uncovering vast opportunities in sectors like finance, healthcare, and logistics. The narrative then shifts to the evolution of new business models, exemplified by Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) and enhanced AI capabilities. Alongside the myriad opportunities, we address the challenges and ethical concerns surrounding the swift rise of quantum technologies. By emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts among businesses, policymakers, and technologists, the article advocates for a balanced and responsible approach to quantum adoption. Through this analytical lens, the article paints a comprehensive picture of the impending quantum era, presenting both its transformative potential and the complexities it brings to our interconnected world. Full article
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