Sustainable Development and Innovation of Digital Enterprises for Living with COVID-19

This book explores the implications of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive digital enterprises and their practices for different functional domains and in different counties during COVID-19. This book will bring new dimensions of study to the concept of digital enterprises which is sure to change after COVID-19 as it has upended the way in which people work, live and communicate. Covering a broad range of topics related to digital enterprises, this book is meant for business owners, digital professionals, managers, researchers, and academics who are seeking to integrate digital enterprises in order to allow organizations and countries to stay on a sustainable development trajectory while living with COVID-19. Acknowledgments Contents Editors and Contributors 1 Digitization of Business; Need for Recombination During COVID-19 Introduction Cost-Effectiveness, Impactful Digitalization Alternatives Digitalized Transformational Alternatives Identifying the DNA of Digitalization Technology as a Driving Force Leadership Network Digitally Superior Workforce Experience as the Vital Ingredient for Effective Employee Digitalized Human Resources for Efficient Employee Digital Resource New Supply Chain and Climate Change Effects Due to COVID-19 Findings and Discussion Implementations and Suggestions Towards Restructuring of Digital Enterprises for Future Conclusion References 2 Phases of Possible Recovery of Digital Enterprises in New Normal Business for Living with COVID-19 Times: Opportunities for a New Era in Sustainable Development Goals Introduction Need of New Normal Strategies Data and Digital Transformation Digital Recovery Model The Cynosure of Digital Reforms for Establishing Customer Satisfaction Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Digitalization of New Innovative Technologies Enhancement of Consortium and Their Efforts Digital Transformation Action Plan for Sustainable Economies Post-Pandemic Effect of the Pandemic on Structural Upliftment Strategies to Increase Productivity Through Digital Transformation The Digital Transformation Brings Holistic Development to Households Digital Transformation for Rebuilding Trust to Develop Governance International Partnership for Digital Transformation Conclusion References 3 Taking Steps to Help the Phoenix Rise from Ashes: A Roadmap for Digital Enterprises to Develop New Sustainable Goals Introduction Widespread Use of Technology for Maintaining Connectivity During COVID-19 Government Prioritizes Digital Transformation (DX) to Build a Sustainable Future COVID-19 Effect on Job Sector and Economy Revival of the Economy like the Phoenix from Doldrums of COVID-19 Recovery Phase and Environmental Protection Policies for Different Digital Enterprises The Financial Investment for Low-Carbon Emission and Resilience for Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency and Resiliency for Sustainable Cities Catalyzing the Smart Accessibility-Based Mobility The Role of Digital Enterprises in Addressing the Challenges of Smart Supply Chains Will Help Accelerate the Circular Economy Conclusion References 4 Digital Transformation of Enterprises and Post-Pandemic Sustainable Developmental Goals Introduction Literature Review Methods Results DESI Indicator Consumer Behavior in the Digital Transformation of Businesses Discussion Conclusion References 5 Digital Entrepreunerial Transformation (DET) Powered by New Normal Sustainable Developmental Goals (n-SDGs): Elixir for Growth of Country's Economy Introduction Levitating Enterprises and Their Sustainability Look Out Through Global Capability Centers (GCC) Sustainable Objectives with Practical Implementation Digital Transformation for Small and Micro Enterprises Aimed at SDGs and MDGs Entrepreneurial Insight for Digital Enterprises During and Post-pandemic Times The Pressure of Peer Group Institutionalization & Digitalization on New Enterprises Normative Pressure of Institutionalization & Digitalization on New Enterprises Reflective Pressure on New Enterprises for Keeping the Pressure of Digitalization Resource-Based Competitive Advantage for New Enterprises The Dynamism of Enterprises That Will Enhance Their Sustainability Implications of This Framework for Digital Enterprises Conclusion References 6 Digital Transformation for New Sustainable Goals with Human Element for Digital Service Enterprises: An Exploration of Factors Introduction Digital Enterprise Transformation for Holistic Development of Business Competitive Advantage on Digitalized Core Competency for Different Enterprises Digital Transformation and Holistic Connection: Highlight the Peripheral Aspect of Enterprises Digital Transformation and their Scope Covering Different Areas Digital Transformation and Related Disruption of Business Sectors Digital Disruption and Technological Changes for Enterprises Comprehensive Digital Transformation for Enterprises Technological Transformation in Digital Language Digital Transformation Should not be Exaggerated for Enterprises Digital Transformation and Customer-Centric Approach Digital Optimization and Transformation of Different Sectors with Risk Optimization Misconception and Realities of Comprehensive Digital Transformation. Transformation Realities are Discussed as Follows Digital Transformation Economy by the Enterprises in the Social Platform Five Stages of Digital Transformation for Enterprises Digital Transformation as the Core of Economy and Role of Enterprises Expediting the Innovation for Digital Transformation Proactive Response and Adaption for the Futuristic Transformation of Enterprises. Digitalization Transformation and Critical Implementation of Resources Urgency and Change in Intent for Digitalization Digital Maturity for Enterprises to Implement Transformational Changes Policies for Digital Enterprises DX and Customer-Centric Approach for Enhancing the Experience: The New Standard Marketing Digital Transformation and Data Information About Customer and Market Intelligent Ways of Managing Information for Digital Transformation Conclusion References 7 Inclusive Stakeholders’ Model: A Post COVID-19 Strategy for Achievement of SDGs Through E-Waste Management Introduction Review of Literature E-waste Management Strategies in Developed Countries E-waste Management Strategies in the Developing Nations Research Gaps Research Objectives Research Methodology Discussion Challenges Encountered Across the Developed and Developing Nations to Manage the E-waste South Korea & Conglomerates: E-waste Initiatives, Practices Chinese Firms: Experiences with E-waste Management Apple: E-waste Management Holistic Approach for E-waste Management: Inclusive Stakeholders’ Model Conclusion Practical Implications Implications for PolicyMakers Implications for Society Limitations and Future Scope References 8 Sustainable Goal Achievement by Digital Revolution During and After Pandemic; How Much One Wins and Losses: A Bird's Eye View for Future Planning Introduction Sustainable Development and Digitalization: Prerequisites Discussions Conclusion References 9 Wake-Up Call for People and the Planet to Move Ahead with Conviction. Where to Start and Plan? Introduction Will Digitalization Lead To Sustainable Transition? Wake-Up Calls on Different Levels of Sustainability ... And What Now? References 10 Sustainable Goal Achievement by Digital Enterprises During Pandemic; How Much One Wins and Losses: A Critical Review Introduction Digital Enterprises Goals of Sustainable Development (SDGs) in the Pandemic COVID-19 Situation Influence of Pandemic on Sustainable Development of Digital Enterprises Conclusion References Index