Emerging Digitalization Trends in Business and Management

The aim of Industry 5.0 is to harness the innovative strength of mankind in synchrony with robots and machines to accomplish sustainable, economical, and need-focused solutions relative to Industry 4.0. This new book, Emerging Digitalization Trends in Business and Management: A Roadmap to Industry 5.0, addresses the contemporary developments in Industry 5.0 and its role in business and management, discussing emerging digitalization and its significance and challenges in business, entrepreneurship, and management. It presents a diverse range of views and concepts on advancements in digitalization trends, Industry 5.0, and their applications along with their advantages and disadvantages.

The book highlights the importance and challenges of digitalization and trends in adopting digital technology in various business functions and sectors, including supply chains, human resources, and sectors such as education and agriculture. It discusses contemporary issues and innovations such as human machine interaction in healthcare, gamification in talent management, adoption of digital technology in entrepreneurial opportunity, the role of technology platforms in behavioral issues in young adults, and marketing 5.0 and customer experience. The book also provides compelling case studies utilizing robust research designs and frameworks. A key strength of the book is that it provides a much-needed compilation of concepts, ideas, cases, examples, and research findings from various perspectives related to digital advancements and Industry 5.0 and helps shape the scientific contours of Industry 5.0.

This book will be a valuable resource for information system managers, business managers, administrators, academics, researchers, and students who need to comprehend the various applications of Industry 5.0 in both theoretical and practical perspectives to fully utilize this rapidly expanding phenomenon known as Industry 5.0.

Mansi Babbar is presently Assistant Professor at the University of Delhi, India, and is serving as Principal Investigator for an Indo-Canadian Research Project. She has been awarded an Emerging Scholar Award by the University of Illinois, Research Park, for her outstanding contribution towards research in the field of management. She has also been honored with the Blazer Color Award for her contribution towards university student placements. She has authored books and published numerous papers in Scopus/SSCI-indexed and peer-reviewed journals of international repute and has presented her research at various national and international conferences organized by prestigious institutions worldwide, such as the University of Navarra, Spain; Chapman University, California; and Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, India. Her writings on critical issues in national newspapers and magazines have been well received and highly appreciated. She has also undertaken courses at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and IESE Business School, Spain. She has been invited to various research workshops and faculty development programs. She was also invited as evaluator by the Government of India for a national-level event and as coordinator for various university events. Her areas of interest include strategic business management, human resource management, organizational behavior, and workforce diversity management.

Mohammed Majeed, PhD, is a Lecturer (PhD) at Tamale Technical University, Tamale, Ghana. His current research interest includes digital marketing, value co-creation, brand/branding, and social media in service organizations. Dr. Majeed holds Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Certified Business Analyst and Consultant (ICBAC), MPhil, and MBA Marketing. He has published with publishers such as Emerald, Taylor & Francis, Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association, Springer, and Palgrave McMillan. Dr. Majeed has published many book chapters with Springer and Palgrave McMillan.

Mustahid M. Husain, PhD, is a faculty member at the University of Toronto, Canada. To his credit, he has a number of scholarly articles published in reputed international research journals. He is recipient of several awards, such as Golden Apple Award and Future Alumnus Award, both awarded by the University of British Columbia (Canada); Performance Award from the World Bank Group, Washington, DC; Most Valuable Participant, New Staff Induction Program, from the World Bank Group; and Dean‘s List and Academic Distinction, University of Arizona. Having wide exposure to a number of international research projects, Dr. Husain has gained expertise in a variety of disciplines and domains. His interdisciplinary research includes broad thematic areas of global political economy and development, transnational migration, social justice and governance, and seeking to create bridges among research and practice. He has earned his Doctor of Philosophy from the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada, and is a seasoned researcher in the field of business administration and anthropology.

Nitu Ghosh, PhD, is Director and Associate Professor at the School of Management Studies, REVA University, Bengaluru, India. She is a dynamic educator, researcher, and leader. She possesses a Doctorate of Philosophy in Management Studies and various other degrees that include MBA with HR specialization. Apart from a rich industry experience, she has teaching experience of more than 13 years. She has authored books and presented various research papers at national and international conferences. She has several publications in SCOPUS and Web of Science journals. She has been an invited discussant at conferences and has actively participated in more than 20 faculty development programs and workshops. She has been awarded various honors such as best teacher award, best research paper awards, and senior educator and scholar award. She delivers sessions and workshops on management topics in various national and international platforms. She is an expert in emotional intelligence, sustainable entrepreneurship, psychometric and behavioral assessment, and personality enhancement.