The Digital Paradigm Shift for a New Business DNA

This book explores the crucial role of “remembering” the fundamental purpose of firms’ existence especially in today’s context: Meeting individuals’ and societal needs. Through seven chapters, the book shed light on the issue of the integration of new technologies within value propositions, by examining their positive impacts on both individual and societal wellbeing. Beginning with an examination of evolving consumers expectations and the core mission of companies, it proceeds through a rigorous analysis of digital technologies impact on wellbeing. Chapters intricately explore themes such as the adoption of mobile health technologies, the role of AI in shaping positive emotions, and the transformative potential of gamification in cultural heritage experiences. Nonetheless, a qualitative examination of sustainable digital business models offering practical insights into fostering wellbeing through technological innovation is also presented. Ultimately, the book culminates in a holistic discussion on integrating digital technologies to enhance collective wellbeing, offering comprehensive insights and conclusive trajectories for future considerations. The book also offers some Case Studies and specialists’ perspectives exploring real success stories deriving from firms, managers, scholars and practitioners committed to the mission of positively integrating managing new technologies.

With a preface by Prof. Yogesh Dwivedi, and Prof. Paolo Boccardelli.

Andrea Sestino is Research Fellow. and Adjunct Professor of Management and Marketing Studies at the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Italy. He is also Adjunct Professor of Management and Marketing Studies at both Luiss Guido Carli University and Luiss Business School Rome, Italy, and Visiting Lecturer at the School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability, Halmstad University, Sweden. His research interests fall in the areas of digitalization, new technologies and innovation, and its impact on business and consumers.

Luigi Nasta is an Assistant Professor of Management at John Cabot University (Rome, Italy). Additionally, he serves as a Research Fellow and Adjunct Professor at Luiss Business School (Rome, Italy), with a focus on research activities within the Creative Industry Competence Center. He was a visiting researcher at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation (CCI) at Queensland University of Technology, Australia. His research interests are in the fields of digitalization, business models, technology acceptance and sustainability.