Leadership, Innovation, and Responsibility in Global Business

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of sustainability, innovation, and leadership in the modern business landscape. It combines advanced research with practical insights, providing readers with the tools to navigate complex challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. This book delves into sustainable practices across industries, showcasing real-world examples of integrating environmental and social responsibility into business strategies. From tourism and agriculture to financial management and technology, this book highlights how organizations can align growth with sustainability to gain a competitive advantage. It also explores ethical considerations, such as the impact of data collection on consumer autonomy and the role of AI in fostering sustainability and social capital. Readers discovers how businesses can adapt to shifting consumer behaviors, leverage advanced analytics, and position themselves for success in a digital-first world. Leadership and organizational development are central themes, with a focus on transformational leadership, gender dynamics, and cultural intelligence. Through case studies and conceptual frameworks, this book examines how effective leadership can drive organizational sustainability, foster innovation, and support diverse teams in achieving their goals. Finally, readers are introduced to circular economy principles and creative technological solutions for sustainable design and production. From innovative material usage to lifecycle cost analysis, this book presents actionable strategies for reducing environmental impact while maintaining economic viability.

List of contents

1.Leadership Behavior, Personality Factors, Intercultural Considerations, and Innovation. A Cross-Cultural Research Perspective.- 2.Emphasizing the Relationship between Transformational Leadership and Organizational Sustainability through Sustainable Leadership: A Conceptual Framework.- 3.Gender Differences in Transformational Leadership and Their Impact on Organizational Outcomes: Insights from the UAE and Pakistan.- 4.The Impact of Cultural Intelligence on Strategic Project Management.- 5.Sheikh Mohammed’s Leadership Legacy: A Model for Sustainable Urban Evolution.- 35.Understanding Attitudes Towards Using Sustainable Technology: A Multi-Group Analysis Among Employees of Entrepreneurial Firms.- 36.Enhancing E-Commerce Recommendation Systems with Sentiment Analysis.- 37.A Machine Learning Approach to Forecasting Energy Market Performance.- 38.Application of Game Theory in Marketing Strategy: How to Choose the Perfect Game Industry-Wise.

About the author

Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Tunio, an accomplished scholar in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Management, and Policy, brings much experience and expertise to the academic arena. With a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Development from Alpen Adria University, Klagenfurt, Austria. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Administration, University of Sufism and Modern Sciences, Bhitshah, Pakistan. Dr. Tunio's research interests encompass entrepreneurship, Innovation, economic development, Youth Development, Career Development, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Dr. Tunio has won research grants in the domain of entrepreneurship. His scholarly contributions extend far beyond the confines of academia, with numerous research articles published in top-tier journals and prestigious book chapters with reputable publishers. Dr. Tunio has edited books with Springer, Emerald, and IGI Global Publishers on the different perspectives of entrepreneurship in collaboration with scholars worldwide. His consultancy experience includes projects with organizations such as the National Rural Support Program, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, the Women Chamber of Commerce, SMEDA, and TRDP. He has provided invaluable expertise on issues related to small business restoration and brand management for men and women entrepreneurs. Dr. Tunio's dedication to academic excellence is further evidenced by his teaching and administrative roles at various universities, where he has mentored students, organized international conferences like BAM, EURAM, etc, and contributed to developing curricula in Business Administration and Management.
Angeles Sanchez has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Granada (UGR) and the Prize Doctoral Thesis in Social Sciences from the UGR (1999). She is Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the UGR, where she teaches undergraduate lessons at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, the Master’s Degree in Public Management, and the Doctoral Program in Economic and Business Sciences. Angeles’s research interests focus on the study of the public policies of the welfare state, the economics of inequality, and the construction of composite indicators. She is the Director of the SEJ 393 Public Economy and Globalization Research Group. She was awarded the “Prize of Teaching Innovation” for the Asociación Libre de Economía in February 2024. She has two national research complements (CNEAI) and five regional complements (research, teaching, and management).
Christian Harrison is Professor of Leadership and Enterprise in the University of Bolton. He is the Director of the Centre for Leadership and Empowerment in Greater Manchester. He is also leading the Research Excellence Framework (REF) for Unit of Assessment 17 in the Business School. He graduated with a first-class degree in Pharmacy and practiced as a pharmacist, assuming managerial positions before moving into the field of Management. Prof. Christian Harrison has an MBA and was the valedictorian of the University of Aberdeen Business school MBA class with a Distinction. In addition, he also possesses a Ph.D. in Leadership and other postgraduate research and teaching qualifications in his repertoire

Summary

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of sustainability, innovation, and leadership in the modern business landscape. It combines advanced research with practical insights, providing readers with the tools to navigate complex challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. This book delves into sustainable practices across industries, showcasing real-world examples of integrating environmental and social responsibility into business strategies. From tourism and agriculture to financial management and technology, this book highlights how organizations can align growth with sustainability to gain a competitive advantage. It also explores ethical considerations, such as the impact of data collection on consumer autonomy and the role of AI in fostering sustainability and social capital. Readers discovers how businesses can adapt to shifting consumer behaviors, leverage advanced analytics, and position themselves for success in a digital-first world. Leadership and organizational development are central themes, with a focus on transformational leadership, gender dynamics, and cultural intelligence. Through case studies and conceptual frameworks, this book examines how effective leadership can drive organizational sustainability, foster innovation, and support diverse teams in achieving their goals. Finally, readers are introduced to circular economy principles and creative technological solutions for sustainable design and production. From innovative material usage to lifecycle cost analysis, this book presents actionable strategies for reducing environmental impact while maintaining economic viability.

Product details

• Assisted by: Christian Harrison (Editor), Angeles Sánchez (Editor), Muhammad Nawaz Tunio (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 27.10.2025
• EAN: 9783031982101
• ISBN: 978-3-031-98210-1
• Illustrations: Approx. 400 p. 90 illus., 45 illus. in color., schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, farbige Illustrationen
• Series: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Nachhaltigkeit, Sustainability, Creativity, Internationale Wirtschaft, Internationales Management, Economy, Leadership, International business, Social Impact, Business Strategy and Leadership, Sustainable Business, Technological Solutions