MBA510

Elliott, A. (2022). Making sense of AI: Our algorithmic world. Polity Press.
Read chapters 1 and 8 where the authors introduce the concept of AI and then discuss the future of AI.

Long, V., & Holmén, M. (2021). What do we know about industrial transformation? In Technological Change and Industrial Transformation (p. 16–).
Read Chapter 2 which discusses how technology is affecting industry.

Cambalikova, A. (2021). Modern trends in business management in the light of globalization. SHS Web of Conferences, 92.
This article speaks to the changes and trends that have occurred within the management of organizations due to globalization.

Castillo, M. J., & Taherdoost, H. (2023). The Impact of AI Technologies on E-Business. Encyclopedia (Basel, Switzerland), 3(1), 107–121.https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia3010009
This article talks about how, as the result of COVID-19, AI stepped in to help support E-Businesses.

Goulven, K. L., Mihovand, I., & Stabile, M. (2023). Five global trends in business and society in 2023. INSEAD Knowledge Publications, 1–6.
This article highlights five key issues that are currently impacting business; some of which will continue to influence business.

McAliney, P., & Ang, B. (2019). Blockchain: Business' next new "It" technology – a comparison of blockchain, relational databases, and Google sheets. International Journal of Disclosure & Governance, 16(4), 163-173.
This article examines two technologies: the more traditional database and Google Sheets. Using blockchain, the criteria is evaluated to determine what essential business operations are met. Decision makers are encouraged to use this framework to evaluate technology solutions for business effectiveness.

Mckenna, P. J. (2021). Is Your Industry Group Monitoring Trends? Of Counsel, 40(6), 5-8.
In this article, the author discusses the importance or organizations monitoring trends and provides some methods of keeping informed of new trends.

Ojala, M. (2019). Business trends, fads, rumors, and influencers. Online Searcher, 43(4), 58-60.
This brief article covers the ideas of long-lasting business trends, fads that come and go, and how rumors affect a company. Also covered is how marketing plays a role in trends.

Plumpton, D. (2019). Cyber-Physical Systems, Internet of Things, and Big Data in Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing Technologies, Business Process Optimization, and Sustainable Organizational Performance. Economics, Management and Financial Markets, 14(3), 23–29. https://doi.org/10.22381/EMEM14320193
This article covers a study conducted on artificial intelligence in business. The study's outcome focuses on the greatest threats of inadequate technology and the top challenges in changing business strategies.

The business trend that unites Walmart and Tiffany & Co. (2023, May 2). The Economist, NA.
This article pointed out how the pandemic and economic and market fluctuations have impacted on consumer spending.

Wisniewski, H. S. (2020). What is the business with AI? Preparing future decision makers and leaders. Technology and Innovation, 21(4), 1-14.
This article talks about the importance of leaders and managers in businesses having an understanding of AI and the importance of including the study of AI in business schools.

Yeganeh, H. (2021). Emerging social and business trends associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. Critical Perspectives on International Business, 17(2), 188–209.
This article outlines and =discusses numerous trends that have emerged as a result of the COVI-19 pandemic.

[Statista]. (2023, January 23). Consumer trends 2023: Sustainability edition.
There’s a detailed report (PDF) that goes along with this video and can be accessed using the link. After clicking on the link, users will have to search “National University” and select the option with the correct NU logo to log in.

Tellis, G. (Academic). (2016). Innovation [Video]. SAGE Knowledge.
This video discusses innovation and how technology is used to gain a place in the market and become giant companies. Examples are Uber, Yelp, and Amazon.com.

Yahoo Finance. (2021). How the coronavirus pandemic has caused a lasting technology shift across industries. [YouTube Video].
(07:28 minutes) This video discusses how the COVI-19 pandemic affected businesses and their use of technology.

(2019). How to collect and analyze market data [Video]. Sage Knowledge.https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529702484
This is an interesting video discussion about collecting consumer data and analyzing it to make decisions.

(2019). Business and marketing insights: an interview with mark gagnon [Video]. Sage Knowledge. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529707007
This is an interesting video about different approaches to difficult business decisions.