Browsing by Author "Mizrak, F."

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An Analysis of Alternative Energy Sources and Applications in Maritime Transportation with a Strategic Management Approach
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Mizrak, F.; Akkartal, G.R.
The integration of alternative energy sources in maritime transportation is in line with operational and green strategies that aim to promote sustainability and reduce the negative impacts of transportation on the environment. In this perspective, the purpose of the study is to illustrate the severity of the carbon emission as a result of maritime activities and analyze the current applications to reduce the negative effects on the environment adapting operational and green strategies benefiting from the recent studies in literature. Studies on the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind on ships and alternative energy sources such as onshore energy are examined in order to reduce fuel consumption and minimize exhaust gas emissions. Current information on the use of alternative energy systems in ship technology is given. In addition, it is aimed to contribute to the future predictions of the maritime industry by addressing new generation ship designs and projects within the strategic management framework. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
A Comparative Analysis of Domestic Vs. International Human Resources Management (HRM)
(IGI Global, 2023) Mizrak, F.
The importance of understanding and effectively managing human resource management (HRM) practices in both domestic and international contexts cannot be overstated. As organizations expand their operations globally, they face unique challenges and opportunities related to HRM strategies, policies, and practices. This study aims to provide a comparative analysis of domestic and international HRM, examining the significance of these two contexts and shedding light on the similarities and differences between them. The research methodology employed in this study combines a thorough literature review and in-depth case study analysis. The findings of this research will contribute to the HRM literature by providing a comparative perspective on domestic and international HRM practices. The insights gained will assist organizations operating in both domestic and international markets in understanding the intricacies and complexities of managing human resources across different settings. © 2023, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Cybersecurity and Strategic Innovation in the Digital Economy
(IGI Global, 2025) Mizrak, F.
Cybersecurity is increasingly recognized as a key enabler of innovation in the digital economy. This chapter examines how five sectors-finance, healthcare, aviation, manufacturing, and education-are integrating cybersecurity into strategic innovation efforts. Through case studies such as blockchain in trade finance and federated learning in healthcare AI, it shows how early security integration enhances trust, scalability, and resilience. The analysis highlights sector-specific challenges, organizational capabilities, and shared success factors, while offering strategic recommendations for aligning cybersecurity with innovation governance. The chapter concludes by positioning cybersecurity as a cornerstone of sustainable digital transformation. © 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Driving Social and Environmental Impact: Exploring Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Frameworks
(IGI Global, 2023) Mizrak, F.
The pursuit of sustainability and corporate social responsibility has become critical for businesses as they strive to create positive social and environmental impacts while ensuring long-term profitability. This chapter investigates the significance and implementation strategies of sustainability and corporate social responsibility in driving positive social and environmental impacts for businesses. By analyzing the origins, key principles, and practical applications of these frameworks, the research explores the evolving societal expectations and regulatory landscape that demand responsible and sustainable business practices. It examines the benefits and challenges associated with adopting sustainability and CSR, drawing on case studies of successful organizations that have integrated these principles into their core strategies. The findings contribute to the existing knowledge on sustainability and CSR, offering insights for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers, and encouraging businesses to embrace these frameworks to create long-term value for society and the environment. © 2023, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Effective Change Management Strategies: Exploring Dynamic Models for Organizational Transformation
(IGI Global, 2023) Mizrak, F.
Change management is an essential process in today 's dynamic business environment, as organizations continuously face the need for transformation to adapt to market trends, technological advancements, and competitive pressures. To navigate these changes successfully, organizations require effective change management strategies. In this perspective, the study aims to examine various change management models with examples from real life. The results of this study aim to equip organizations with a comprehensive understanding of change management models, enabling them to select and implement the most suitable approach for their unique transformational needs. By embracing dynamic change management strategies, organizations can enhance their ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape. © 2023, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Effective Logistics for Sustainable Development Goals
(IGI Global, 2024) Mizrak, F.; Akkartal, E.
The world is hyperlinked, globalized, commercial, and innovative, yet it has never reached the pinnacle of progress and interconnection that mankind is capable of. The role of an efficient logistics system in realizing goals of sustainable development has never been more vital. Streamlined logistics can reduce carbon emissions, optimize resource use, and ensure that goods and services are delivered in a manner that supports both economic growth and environmental preservation. By enhancing supply chain efficiency and integrating green technologies, we can achieve a more sustainable and interconnected future, where progress does not come at the expense of the planet. Effective Logistics for Sustainable Development Goals educates, empowers, and inspires stakeholders to leverage effective logistics practices in pursuit of sustainable development goals (SDGs). By providing comprehensive insights, practical guidance, and showcasing success stories, this book illuminates the intricate relationship between logistics and economic advances and social and environmental sustainability. Through promoting an integrated approach to logistics management and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, the book serves as a catalyst for positive change, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive meaningful progress towards a more equitable, resilient, and prosperous future for all. Covering topics such as supply chain management, responsible consumption and production, and electronic logistics, this book is a valuable resource for supply chain professionals, business leaders and entrepreneurs, government officials and policy makers, academicians and researchers, and more. © 2024 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Global Impact: Exploring Strategic Philanthropy by International Firms
(IGI Global, 2023) Mizrak, F.
Strategic philanthropy has emerged as a significant aspect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for international firms, enabling them to make a positive global impact. This abstract aims to explore the concept of strategic philanthropy, examining how international firms strategically approach their philanthropic efforts to maximize their social, environmental, and business outcomes. By examining case studies and best practices, this study will shed light on the various strategies employed by international firms to align their philanthropic initiatives with their organizational goals and global development priorities. The study will also investigate the challenges and opportunities faced by these firms in implementing strategic philanthropy on a global scale. Ultimately, this research seeks to contribute to the understanding of how international firms can leverage their resources and expertise to create sustainable and impactful philanthropic initiatives that address global challenges and contribute to the well-being of communities around the world. © 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Integrating City Logistics Strategies with Resource-Based Theory for Sustainable Urban Logistics
(IGI Global, 2024) Mizrak, F.
This chapter seeks to explore the potential synergy between city logistics strategies and the resource-based view (RBV) theory from the field of strategic management to enhance the sustainability of urban logistics systems. The RBV theory emphasizes the role of unique resources and capabilities in achieving competitive advantage. By applying this theory to urban logistics, the study aims to identify how strategic resource allocation and utilization can contribute to more sustainable urban logistics operations. Employing a case study approach, this research will examine real-world urban logistics systems and their alignment with RBVprinciples. The chapter analyzes how urban logistics entities leverage their distinctive resources and capabilities to design and implement sustainable logistics practices. The findings will shed light on how businesses, policymakers, and urban planners can collaboratively develop and implement strategies that harness available resources to create sustainable urban logistics solutions. © 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Operational Efficiency and Competitiveness in the Global Logistics Industry: An Examination of Human Resources Management Strategies
(IGI Global, 2024) Akkartal, G.R.; Mizrak, F.
The logistics industry, with its inherent complexities and dynamic challenges, relies heavily on strategic human resources management (HRM) practices to optimize workforce potential and navigate the multifaceted demands of the global market. Utilizing the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (Fuzzy AHP) as a decision-making tool, the research aims to unravel the intricate relationship between these strategies and the dynamic logistics sector. Employing a hybrid methodology that integrates an extensive literature review, insights from expert interviews with HR specialists in the Turkish logistics sector, the study examines how logistics companies optimize efficiency and competitiveness while navigating uncertainties. The findings highlight the foundational importance of talent acquisition, emphasizing innovative recruitment, targeted training, and empowerment. performance management takes center stage, emphasizing the critical role of aligning key performance indicators, maintaining a continuous feedback loop, and implementing recognition and rewards programs. © 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Reshaping Humanitarian Logistics with AI, Predictive Analytics, and Autonomous Systems
(IGI Global, 2025) Akkartal, E.; Mizrak, F.
Humanitarian logistics is undergoing a transformation through the integration of AI and autonomous systems. These advanced technologies are enhancing the efficiency of disaster response and relief operations by enabling data driven decisions. From forecasting demand surges to deploying unmanned vehicles for last-mile delivery, the synergy of AI and automation is reshaping the landscape of humanitarian aid. Humanitarian logistics is revolutionizing, offering new possibilities for timely, coordinated, and life-saving interventions. Reshaping Humanitarian Logistics With AI, Predictive Analytics, and Autonomous Systems explores the transformative role of AI, predictive analytics, and autonomous systems in humanitarian logistics. This book highlights the successes and challenges of implementing intelligent systems in humanitarian logistics. Covering topics such as aid distribution, human-machine collaboration, and unmanned aerial vehicles, this book is an excellent resource for humanitarian organizers, policymakers, logistics professionals, researchers, academicians, and more. © 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Strategic Innovations for Dynamic Supply Chains
(IGI Global, 2024) Mizrak, F.
In the years following the global Covid-19 pandemic, existing issues in global supply chains became exacerbated, bringing attention to the need for advancement and innovation to solve the complex problems. We live in an era characterized by relentless technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and evolving consumer demands, and the supply chain management landscape is being forced to undergo profound transformations. Strategic Innovations for Dynamic Supply Chains offers a comprehensive exploration of the paradigm shifts, emerging trends, and groundbreaking strategies shaping the future of supply chain dynamics. Ideal for professionals, academics, and decision-makers navigating the complexities of contemporary supply chain management, the collaborative effort behind this book combines the insights of leading experts, industry visionaries, and innovative thinkers to unravel the complexities of modern supply chain ecosystems and provide a roadmap for organizations seeking to thrive in constant change. It emphasizes the importance of sustainability and responsiveness, and provides strategic frameworks for decision-makers. The book provides practical advice, valuable insights, and practical tips to deal with the changing and challenging situations in modern supply chains. The topics covered include technological innovations, sustainability, resilience, risk management, agile strategies, collaborative networks, globalization, data analytics, strategic planning, human capital, leadership, and emerging trends in supply chain management. © 2024 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth in Maritime Logistics
(IGI Global, 2024) Mizrak, F.
In the ever-evolving landscape of maritime logistics, the pursuit of sustainable business growth remains a complex and pressing challenge. This research addresses the complex challenge of achieving sustainable business growth in the dynamic realm of maritime logistics by integrating the resource-based view (RBV) theory and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method. Through a blended approach of qualitative and quantitative methods, insights are extracted from in-depth interviews with five prominent experts in Turkey's maritime sector. The study focuses on optimizing internal resources using the RBV theory and ascertaining the relative importance of strategic factors through the AHP method, culminating in a comprehensive framework for concurrent growth and sustainability. Findings reveal pivotal criteria for sustainable growth, spanning technological innovation, operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance, emphasizing the need for proactive adaptation to evolving industry demands. © 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Trends, Challenges, and Practices in Contemporary Strategic Management
(IGI Global, 2024) Mizrak, F.
Modern business dynamics are an intricate and strategic landscape that underpins organizational triumphs despite today's turbulent market. Those fervently exploring the symbiosis of theory and reality within the strategic realm of contemporary strategic management require a solid understanding of the concept, and they can now enhance this journey with Trends, Challenges, and Practices in Contemporary Strategic Management. This seminal work unfurls a tapestry of erudition, guiding its readers through the corridors of contemporary strategic management. Through incisive analysis of burgeoning trends and daunting challenges, the book emerges as a robust repository of applied wisdom, arming its readers with the insight required to architect strategic paradigms aligned with present and future demands. Targeting a diverse readership encompassing academicians, researchers, students, and industry leaders, the book's scope is as expansive as its subject matter. For scholars and researchers, its pages unfold a treasure trove of contemporary strategic management theories, their evolution, and cutting-edge practices. Practitioners entrusted with steering strategic compasses will glean a pragmatic arsenal of insights and best practices, their leadership acumen fortified to navigate the most tempestuous waters of organizational strategy. Students venturing into business administration and management are endowed with a quintessential reference, a compass guiding them through the intricacies of strategic thought, a beacon illuminating their academic pursuits and future professional odysseys. Covering from disruptive innovation and strategic leadership in a digital epoch to sustainability, global strategy, and the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in shaping strategies, this book mirrors the ever-evolving cadence of contemporary strategic management. Its pages harbor pragmatic wisdom on fostering innovation, the strategic choreography of financial decisions, the art of crisis mitigation, and the orchestration of collaborative strategies. © 2024 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.
The Triple Nexus of Smart, Secure, and Sustainable Supply Chains: Strategies for Resilience in the Digital Age
(IGI Global, 2025) Mizrak, F.
This chapter explores the strategic convergence of cybersecurity, digital innovation, and sustainability in modern supply chains. As technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT redefine supply chain operations, they also introduce new vulnerabilities that demand robust cyber resilience. Drawing on real-world applications across pharmaceuticals, automotive, retail, and agrifood sectors, the chapter examines how cyber-enabled solutions enhance traceability, risk forecasting, and last-mile delivery security. It introduces the Triple Nexus framework-Smart, Secure, Sustainable-as a conceptual model for aligning technological advancement with ethical and environmental goals. Through cross-sectoral analysis and strategic recommendations, the chapter underscores cybersecurity as a foundational enabler of resilient and future-ready supply chains. © 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Use of Information Technologies in Strategic Human Resource Management
(IGI Global, 2023) Mizrak, F.
The use of information technologies (IT) in strategic human resource management (SHRM) has become increasingly prevalent in modern organizations. This study aims to explore the integration of IT into HR functions and its impact on strategic HR practices. The abstract will examine the various applications of IT in areas such as talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, learning and development, and HR analytics. Furthermore, this research will highlight the role of IT in supporting HR leaders in their strategic decision-making process and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. By analyzing real-world examples and case studies, this abstract will provide insights into successful IT implementations in SHRM and identify best practices for organizations looking to leverage technology to optimize their HR functions. The findings of this study aim to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the effective utilization of IT in strategic HR management and provide practical recommendations for HR professionals and organizational leaders. © 2023, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Utilizing Cybersecurity to Foster Business Innovation and Resiliency
(IGI Global, 2025) Mizrak, F.
In today's digital economy, cybersecurity is no longer just a protective measure it is essential for business innovation and resiliency. As companies increasingly rely on interconnected systems, cloud computing, and data analytics, stopping the threats that have grown more complex and sophisticated has become an area of concern. Businesses are leveraging robust cybersecurity frameworks to defend against cyber threats and support and create resilient infrastructure capable of adapting to disruption. Integrating cybersecurity into the core of business strategy can drive innovation, enhance operational agility, and ensure long-term sustainability. Utilizing Cybersecurity to Foster Business Innovation and Resiliency discusses the merger of cybersecurity and business management and its achievement in the digital era. This book explores evolving cyber threats and provides strategic frameworks for businesses to protect their digital assets. This book covers topics such as cybersecurity, digital assets, and business management and is a useful resource for executives, strategic planners, IT professionals, researchers, academicians, and cybersecurity professionals. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.