The world has faced numerous crises in recent years, from economic downturns and natural disasters to pandemics and geopolitical unrest. The impact of these crises has been felt across all industries, including infrastructure, electricity, mining, oil and gas, refinery, steel, automobiles, tourism, hospitality, travel, service, banking & finance and consumer durables. The crisis and its implications for these industries present both challenges and opportunities for the field. From a theoretical perspective, the crisis highlights the need for a better understanding of risk management and contingency planning. It also highlights the importance of effective leadership, as organizations navigate the challenges posed by the crisis. Furthermore, the crisis has brought to the forefront the need for greater innovation and agility in organizational practices, as organizations are forced to adapt to changing circumstances in real-time. From a practical perspective, the crisis has challenged professionals (for example, engineering management, consultants, strategists, managers) to find new and creative solutions to problems. In addition, the pandemic has forced organizations to find new ways of working remotely and managing remote teams. It has also created a need for greater collaboration and communication between different departments and stakeholders. The crisis has also brought to the forefront the need for greater transparency and accountability in engineering management practices, as organizations are held to higher standards in terms of how they respond to the crisis. The complexity and scale of crises today, be they natural disasters, cyberattacks, or pandemics, require a new approach to crisis management, one that considers the role of technology and digital tools in preventing, preparing, responding to crises and also strengthening greater collaboration and communication between different departments and stakeholders.
This special issue aims to provide a platform for leading researchers and practitioners to share their insights, perspectives, and experiences on the intersection of technology, management, and crisis management, to help organizations and society better navigate and manage crises in the digital age.
This special issue aims to provide a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the complexities of managing crises in the digital age, exploring the role of technology, digital tools and management practices in crisis management. The special issue aims to create an opportunity for leading researchers and practitioners to share their insights, perspectives, and experiences and to encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration in the field of crisis management and its implications for organizations. Moreover, the special issue seeks contribution exploring and advancing the field of engineering management from both a theoretical and a practical perspective.
Scope:
The special issue will cover a wide range of topics within the area of crisis management, technology and management, including but not limited to:
- The impact of technology on crisis prevention, mitigation and response
- Digital tools and platforms for crisis preparedness and response
- Strategies for technology-enabled crisis management and decision making
- The role of social media, big data and analytics in crisis management
- Best practices and case studies in technology-enabled crisis management
- The future of crisis management in the digital age
- The role of emerging technologies in crisis management
- Technology leadership, digital transformation and digital innovation for managing crisis
- Industry (for example, infrastructure, electricity, mining, oil and gas, refinery, steel, automobiles, manufacturing, IT/IS, tourism & hospitality, healthcare, banking etc.,) specific context for technology-enabled crisis management and communication
- The role of risk management and contingency planning in engineering management during a crisis
- Effective leadership in engineering-related organizations during a crisis Innovations in engineering management practices in response to the crisis
- Collaboration and communication in engineering-related organizations during a crisis
- Transparency and accountability in engineering management practices during a crisis
- Case studies of organizations that have navigated the crisis successfully
