Publication Authors: Francesca Loia

Francesca Loia, Cecilia Maltempo, Rosario Marrapodi, Marcello Martinez,Stefania Mele, Mario Pezzillo Iacono

Over time, the evolution of digital technologies has enabled a new perspective on knowledge as a collaborative and dynamic process, shaped through interactions among multiple stakeholders. These technologies facilitate real-time information sharing and support continuous knowledge creation and management in flexible, adaptive ways. Organizations increasingly rely on these digital tools to harness internal and external […]

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2025: Knowledge Futures: AI, Technology, and the New Business Paradigm
952-959
Irene Fulco, Francesca Loia, Barbara Aquilani, Marcello Martinez

This study examines the intersection of digital transformation (DT) and business model innovation (BMI) within traditional “Made in Italy” sectors, such as Food & Wine, Fashion & Clothing, Home & Furnishings, and Automation. While these industries are renowned for their cultural heritage, they face the challenge of integrating digital technologies to remain competitive without losing […]

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2025: Knowledge Futures: AI, Technology, and the New Business Paradigm
160-168
Cecilia Maltempo, Francesca Loia, Mario Pezzillo Iacono, Marcello Martinez

The emergence of COVID-19 has led to a substantial increase in hybrid work. In particular, although the significance of innovative working modalities in promoting gender diversity in organizations is evident, there is a noticeable lack of attention given to the unique impact of hybrid work on working women, particularly in relation to knowledge management. This […]

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2024 – Translating Knowledge into Innovation Dynamics
3222-3238
Francesca Loia, Irene Fulco, Barbara Aquilani, Ginevra Gravili

This study aims to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the managerial and organizational literature concerning the intricate relationship among gazelles, unicorns, high-growth start-ups (HGFs), and innovation, specifically within the fields of Business, Management, and Accounting (BMA) as well as Decision Sciences. Employing a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology, this research utilizes Elsevier’s Scopus database to […]

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2024 – Translating Knowledge into Innovation Dynamics
2271-2287
Nicola Capolupo, Emilia Romeo, Paola Adinolfi, Francesca Loia

The healthcare industry faces various challenges, and Lean management and Six Sigma initiatives are gaining attention for their ability to improve performance by reducing defects, waiting time, and costs while increasing patient satisfaction. Strategic Knowledge Management (SKM) is essential for the success of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives in healthcare organizations. SKM focuses on arranging […]

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2023 – Managing Knowledge for Sustainability
2485-2493
Irene Fulco, Francesca Loia, Barbara Aquilani, Paola Adinolfi

This paper is intended as a contribution to the ongoing conceptual development of the role of organizations in fostering innovation, and in promoting, at the same time, sustainability. In particular, Sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI) involves making intentional changes to an organization’s philosophy and values, in terms of “openness”, which consider commercial viability, while simultaneously improving environmental […]

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2023 – Managing Knowledge for Sustainability
1705-1722
Davide Gennaro, Francesca Loia, Gabriella Piscopo, Paola Adinolfi

The objective of this paper, which is grounded in Total Quality Management (TQM) theory, is to ascertain whether management hubris can be a constructive feature that allows tourist industry organizations to thrive, even for brief periods, in turbulent situations and contexts such as those presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study employs a qualitative approach […]

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2022 – Knowledge Drivers for Resilience and Transformation
48-62
Vincenzo Basile, Nancy Capobianco, Francesca Loia, Roberto Vona

The decommissioning of offshore Oil & Gas platforms, at the end of their life cycle, has been a very controversial topic in recent years. Moreover, the decommissioning complexity increases if we consider a shift towards a linear economy to a circular one. The latter pushes to innovate business models and re-configure the value chain activities […]

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2021 – Managing Knowledge in Uncertain Times
1226-1242
Francesca Iandolo, Francesca Loia, Irene Fulco, Pietro Vito

Nowadays, the development of data management technologies has deeply contributed to make immediate and effective the activity of gathering and processing large amounts of data with reference to specific process or performance indicators. The Big Data phenomenon along with Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques represent a new era in information exploration and utilization, by offering new […]

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2020 – Knowledge in Digital Age
387-399