{"product_id":"9783032264992","title":"The Expanding Horizons of Business and Management, Volume II : Technology, Society and Policy (Palgrave Studies in Cross-disciplinary Business Research, In Association with EuroMed Academy of Business)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTechnology, societal shifts, and policy reforms are redefining the foundations of business. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the best papers from the 18th EuroMed Academy of Business Conference\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003ethis second volume of a two-volume work brings together leading research to unpack these transformative forces and their implications for organizations worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom active inference theory and strategic adaptation, to AI adoption in SMEs and sustainability reporting in the oil and gas sector, this volume bridges theory and practice across diverse contexts. Chapters delve into governance narratives in healthcare, determinants of small firm growth, and barriers to global expansion for startups, while exploring emergent phenomena such as metaverse commerce and contactless payment adoption. The book also addresses critical themes of corporate governance, quality of life metrics, and policy-driven innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining systematic literature reviews, bibliometric analyses, and empirical investigations, this volume provides a comprehensive resource for scholars, doctoral researchers, and policy experts. 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