Entrepreneurial Strategies for the Internationalization and Digitalization of SMEs

Ahmad Rafiki, Sylvia Nabila Azwa Ambad, Nor Farradila Abdul Aziz (Herausgeber)

Media-Kombination

535 Seiten

2024
Business Science Reference
979-8-3693-3521-5 (ISBN)

Infos

As small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to grow and expand their operations globally, the choices around internationalization and digitalization have become increasingly crucial for business owners to consider. The challenges inherent in expanding operations globally and embracing digital technologies, which demand substantial investment and preparation, pose formidable obstacles. Furthermore, the prevailing mindset prioritizes profit maximization, neglecting the urgent need for environmentally concerned outputs. This critical juncture calls for a transformative solution that addresses the intricacies of international business and digital operations and champions sustainable practices for the future. Entrepreneurial Strategies for the Internationalization and Digitalization of SMEs is a comprehensive guide meticulously crafted to tackle the pressing issues SMEs face today. The book presents a nuanced exploration of internationalization and digitalization, unraveling concepts, methods, strategies, and models crucial for navigating this complex terrain. Through an innovative lens, it redefines entrepreneurship by intertwining it with green achievements, advocating for sustainable outcomes that resonate with the growing global call for environmental responsibility. The book serves as a compass for change, offering readers a robust reference for implementing transformative strategies and models aligned with the dual objectives of enhancing business operations and fostering environmental sustainability. Targeting a diverse audience comprising practitioners, academicians, students, business people, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, this book delves into recommended topics ranging from entrepreneurship and innovation to sustainability and family business dynamics. It empowers readers to reshape the narrative of SMEs, steering them toward a future where internationalization and digitalization drive profit and become catalysts for positive change and environmental stewardship. This book is not just a solution but a roadmap towards a sustainable and prosperous future for SMEs globally.

Autor

Ahmad Rafiki is currently as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Economics and Business of Universitas Medan Area, Indonesia. He awarded Doctor of Philosophy from Islamic Science University of Malaysia. He has published many chapters of books/authored books and articles related to Islamic management, entrepreneurship, SMEs, leadership and halal industry by International publishers such as IBA-MacMillan, IGI Global, Emerald Publishing, Springer, Routledge etc. He also became the editorial advisory board and reviewer in reputable publishers of Emerald and Elsevier. He just won as the Outstanding Reviewer of Literati Awards 2020 by Emerald Publishing. Sylvia Nabila Azwa Ambad has been serving as a senior lecturer at UiTM Sabah Branch since 2014. She has supervised over 30 postgraduate students, with 12 PhD and Master students graduating under her guidance as the main supervisor. Her fervor for research is evident through her engagement in projects that have garnered research grants exceeding RM1 million. Moreover, she boasts a portfolio of over 80 published works. Complementing her academic endeavors, she actively participates in innovation competitions, having secured more than 20 innovation awards. She is also actively involved in international collaboration, serving as an invited speaker, editor, and steering committee member for various international conferences and seminars. Nor Farradila Abdul Aziz is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (Shah Alam) and graduated from La Trobe University, Melbourne for PhD Degree. Her research interest are corporate finance and financial markets, microstructure and information.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.7.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 178 x 254 mm
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• ISBN-13: 979-8-3693-3521-5 / 9798369335215
• Zustand: Neuware