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Regions, cities and the circular economy: territories at the forefront of sustainability

The book Regions, Cities and the Circular Economy, co-edited by Sébastien Bourdin (EM Normandie Business School), André Torre (Paris-Saclay University, INRAE), and Eveline van Leeuwen (Wageningen University), offers a critical and comprehensive exploration of the role of territories in driving and implementing circular economy strategies. In an era marked by pressing environmental challenges—climate change, resource […]

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Ethical Ramifications of the Dark Side of Business Practices in the International Business Area

The paper explores the ethical challenges linked to negative business practices in international business (IB). The main findings and conclusions can be summarized as follows: Main Findings I- Four Key Themes: the paper identifies four critical areas of concern regarding dark-side practices in IB: II- Dark-Side Practices: the paper discusses examples of unethical business practices […]

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Photo : How to define a terroir ?

How to define a terroir ?

In the face of climate change, which is forcing us to rethink our food and therefore our agricultural production, we need to revisit the link that can exist between the quality of an agricultural product and the soil from which it comes. As a result, we need to re-examine the contours of a well-known concept […]

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Photo : How economists cooperate on defence issues ?

How economists cooperate on defence issues ?

In today’s geopolitical landscape, various countries have decided to restrict some of their trade in order to develop their autonomy and sovereignty, while at the same time increasing their spending on defence technology. Such a context may favour the development of research activities centred on defence issues and may encourage certain types of scientific cooperation. […]

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Photo : Changing the rules of the game: EU and the challenge of the right to reparation

Changing the rules of the game: EU and the challenge of the right to reparation

In March 2023, the European Commission took a major step towards promoting more sustainable and eco-responsible consumption. The proposal for a directive to facilitate and encourage the repair of consumer goods represents a milestone in the ecological transition. This initiative aims to significantly reduce waste while generating savings for consumers. The Commission’s proposal is due […]

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Photo : A Tale of Two Pharmaceutical Clusters

A Tale of Two Pharmaceutical Clusters

– Comparison of Polepharma (France) and Cité Biotech (Canada) In the innovation-oriented economy, the knowledge-intensive industries drive region economic growth by leveraging local innovation ecosystem configurations and global innovation network connectivity. In this progress, the clusters, namely, “the geographic concentrations of interconnected companies and institutions in a particular field” (Porter, 1998), act as the basic […]

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Photo : How helpful are your co-workers, and why?

How helpful are your co-workers, and why?

Gratitude within co-worker relations may explain varying levels and scope of help. Workplaces and co-worker relationships are evolving with increasing complexity. Exchanges between colleagues and perceived intentions are especially important for driving these interactions. Individuals rely upon emotional cues to guide their responses, which sometimes includes being helpful. Particularly, relationship-specific gratitude – or gratitude feelings […]

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Photo : There are no jobs on a dead planet 

There are no jobs on a dead planet 

This quote highlights the opening keynote on Sustainable Hyper-Performance with Human Artificial Intelligence by EM Normandie professor Agnis Stibe at the Technology for Sustainable Future event in Madrid, Spain. The event was aimed at bringing clarity to how essential it is for people and organizations to realize the importance of sustainable thinking for our future […]

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Photo : Circular economy and business opportunities in the global value chains

Circular economy and business opportunities in the global value chains

The ongoing ecological challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, biological diversity, and environmental pollution urge the global business to fulfil their commitment to the triple bottom line of sustainable development, namely, economic prosperity, environmental integrity, and social equity for the benefit of current and future generations. In practice, the paradigm of circular economy, that is, […]

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Photo : Should we digitalize the service of fine-dining restaurants?

Should we digitalize the service of fine-dining restaurants?

This research examines the perceived value of service digitalization in fine-dining restaurants in France. No study exists on this topic, and the aim of this research was to address this research gap. To do so, a conceptual framework of the perceived benefits and costs of the service digitalization was developed. To obtain in-depth information, we […]

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Photo : Webinar: changing paradigms of global supply chains

Webinar: changing paradigms of global supply chains

Last two years of pandemic triggered significant structural changes, irrespective of the industry and geographies. There are specific patterns emerging in the various facets of supply chains including procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. The proposed seminar will provide an overview on those latest developments and their business impact. If you want to learn more about this […]

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Photo : Workplace management and Covid-19: What changes to expect ?

Workplace management and Covid-19: What changes to expect ?

« You are where you work » perfectly sums up the various interests one may find in studying organisational spaces like I do. Indeed, thanks to many pluridisciplinary research on the subject, we do know today that space influences our social relations, our performances, our identity at work (hence, our perception of ourself), our professional […]

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Photo : Meeting artificial intelligence experts in Dublin

Meeting artificial intelligence experts in Dublin

Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Strategy (AIMS) is a novel MSc program at EM Normandie Business School, led by the program director Agnis Stibe, in collaboration with EPITA Engineering School, led Rabih Haddad, the director of international programs.  Every year, the AIMS program students go for a week-long trip to Dublin. As a part of their curriculum, they have this opportunity to speak with industry experts, as well as to gain deeper knowledge on […]

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