Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability

Sustainability Constitutionalism: Adopting National Perspectives on Sustainability

Rhett Martin — 2024-09-20

The development of environmental constitutional rights has provided important legal advances in procedure, standing, enforcement and remedies for matters concerning environmental protection and conservation. The constitutional textualization of environmental norms represents a significant development in both constitutional and environmental law, as well as providing a powerful impetus for cross-disciplinary research. These developments have not been mirrored to the same extent with sustainability thresholds and practices. Just as environmental rights are a legitimate avenue for constitutional protection, this article argues a similar position should accord to sustainability rights in constitutions by constitutional textualization of sustainability standards and thresholds. Achieving this constitutional recognition ensures sustainability has a national agenda for a sustainable future.

Examining Successful Management Practices Among Senior Women Using Artificial Intelligence Technology

Leslie Gilliam — 2024-09-20

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology innovations can intensify the digital ecosystem affecting management practices and the quality of life for female senior business leaders in the United States. The purpose of this qualitative, transcendental phenomenology study was to examine the lived experiences that some female senior business leaders, ages 55 - 95, face using AI technology in decision-making. The conceptual framework are Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Mindspace Model. Data was collected through interviews with 12 successful female senior business leaders from nine industries in the US. The Van Kaam method, supported by Moustakas’ theoretical process, was used to analyze the data. Descriptive and inductive coding was used to categorize the themes: (a) AI technology is beneficial, (b) leadership and change management, (c) technology adaptation and acceptance, (d) decision-making and communication, and (e) information sharing and privacy. This study contributes to positive social change as a benefit to seniors by strengthening their AI technology decision-making practices, leadership, and community awareness in addition to influencing positive social change across management platforms.

Strategically Prioritizing Type-Specific Innovations at the Stages of the Supply Chain Resilience Cycle: A Contingency Framework

Bo Li — 2024-09-20

Faced with various disruptions and crises, supply chain decision-makers are eager to enhance their supply chain resilience (SCRES), and they have realized that innovation could be a powerful tool for enhancing SCRES. This paper investigates the relationship between innovation and SCRES by analyzing the types of innovation at the SCRES stages. We contend that innovation positively impacts SCRES if investment in type-specific innovation is strategically planned and prioritized. The proposed research framework demonstrates this relationship and guides how to prioritize type-specific innovation at each stage of the SCRES cycle. This research builds a foundation for future research on the interrelationship between innovation and SCRES. It offers supply chain practitioners a roadmap for investing in type-specific innovation at each stage of the SCRES cycle.

Digital Transformation of Organizations and Their Organizational Cultures: A Case Study in a National Defense Industry

Spyridon Kapotas — 2024-09-20

Digital transformation is essential for organizations to gain a competitive edge in today’s fast-changing environment. It involves a radical shift in products, services, people, and processes to enhance performance, posing a significant challenge. This paper explores digital transformation within a national defense company, which already upholds high-quality standards and a strong culture—key factors in facilitating digital transformation. The literature on organizational digital transformation and its benefits is reviewed, and the digitalization process is analyzed to outline the steps needed for transformation. A crucial prerequisite is cultivating an adaptive, high-performance culture, which requires assessing the current organizational state and implementing necessary actions. This paper presents an assessment of the company and proposes actions for cultural and digital transformation. The inextricable link between digital transformation and organizational culture change is highlighted, along with the benefits, barriers, and strategic proposals for digital strategy, vision, and mission.