Globalization, Political Economy, Business and Society in Pandemic Times contributes to the growing literature on COVID-19 through a multidisciplinary approach by helping build a holistic understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics, economies, business, and society in a globalized world.

The demand for efficiency and intelligent decision-making has become paramount, prompting a crucial examination of the limitations of traditional automation. Organizations find themselves at a crossroads, searching for a transformative solution that transcends conventional approaches. Enter the era of Hyperautomation – an innovative paradigm that goes beyond simple automation by integrating artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and advanced techniques such as cognitive computing and data mining. Hyperautomation in Business and Society is a comprehensive exploration of how Hyperautomation addresses the complexities of modern challenges, offering a compelling solution to propel businesses and society into a new era of efficiency and intelligent decision-making. This book sets out to achieve a dual purpose: to enlighten and to guide. Starting with a breakdown of intelligent automation, the book progresses to dissect the latest IA technologies, platforms, and the intricate ways in which it optimizes workflows. Spanning diverse applications across sectors such as logistics, marketing, finance, and customer care, it paints a vivid picture of IA's transformative influence. Notably, it addresses the challenges faced by IA implementation, offering a nuanced exploration of real-world applications and their impact on businesses. Geared towards undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners, this book is a compass for those navigating the ever-changing landscape of intelligent automation.

The book offers new critical insights into the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development in Africa. The extent to which CSR initiatives can contribute to sustainable development in Africa remains debatable. This book examines in a very clear structure how, when, and whether CSR initiatives are able to contribute to the realization of the sustainable development goals, peace, and environmental sustainability at the micro-levels of society. It also explores some macro-level issues such as the relationship between taxation and CSR, CSR and human rights, and CSR and public governance and, in so doing, challenges existing CSR dogmas. With themes aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this book provides useful practical guidance for policymakers and business leaders seeking to better understand the strength and limitations of CSR as a vehicle for advancing sustainable development in Africa. It will also appeal to scholars, researchers, and students of African studies, development studies, international business, strategic management, and business and society.