Organizational Adaptation in Disruptive Times
This book features selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the 10th International Scientific Conference on Economics & Management (EMAN 2026), held at the University of Oxford (UK) in March 2026. It explores how economies, organizations, and societies cope with and adapt to disruptive times. This book brings together international scholars who address key topics such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, leadership, and global economic challenges. Its distinctive contribution is the multidisciplinary perspective that bridges theory and practice across economics and management, offering insights based on real-world experience, practical management tools, and strategic frameworks that shape future research, business, and policy in an era of rapid change.
Carmen Nastase is a full professor of Economics at Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania). Since 2019, she has been the executive director of the European Studies Center ENACTED and the coordinator at USV’s Innovation Laboratory for Climate Action. Dr. Nastase’s research and teaching areas include economics, innovation and regional development, sustainable business, and entrepreneurship.
Silvia Baiocco is an assistant professor of Management at University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy), where she researches and teaches topics related to entrepreneurship, tourism and agritourism management, sustainable development, and more. Dr. Baiocco’s research has been published in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Sustainable Tourism and the Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development.
Ilijana Petrovska is a professor of Marketing at the University American College Skopje (North Macedonia) and a visiting professor at Tor Vergata University of Rome (Italy). Her work, published in outlets such as the Journal of Management Research and the European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation, focuses on customer experience, consumer attitudes, e-commerce, sustainability, and business education.