The programming committee for the 79th Annual SAM International Business Conference is pleased to announce the acceptance of the presentation, How Post-Covid Norms Blended into the Modern Day by Timothy Pot, Robert Galiszewski, and Caitlyn Koelbe.
The global business community is poised to witness the unveiling of a groundbreaking academic paper at the upcoming SAM International Business Conference. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the profound disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on business norms and operations worldwide. Over the course of nearly two years, the pandemic necessitated the closure of countless businesses, leaving only those essential for daily life operational. This situation prompted an array of strategic adaptations that, the paper argues, continue to shape the way companies conduct their business in the present day.
The researchers meticulously draw upon a wealth of studies concerning the pandemic, complementing this data with in-depth interviews with managers who steered their organizations through the tumultuous period of COVID-19 quarantine. This approach allows for a nuanced comparison between the strategies employed during the height of the pandemic and those in use today, as businesses navigate a post-COVID landscape. The paper meticulously examines the challenges faced by businesses, including supply chain disruptions and the need to comply with regulations imposed by the CDC and government bodies.
One of the key findings of the research is the identification of vital skills that managers acquired during the pandemic. These skills, centered around handling unprecedented scenarios and developing effective strategies to mitigate issues, are highlighted as essential tools for contemporary business leadership. The paper posits that the experience of navigating the pandemic has left an indelible mark on business practices, imparting lessons of resilience and adaptability that are likely to influence managerial approaches for years to come.
The presentation of this paper at the SAM International Business Conference represents a significant opportunity for business leaders, academics, and policymakers to engage with insightful analysis on the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business world. It invites a reflection on the ways in which the crisis has reshaped business strategies and management practices, offering a roadmap for navigating future challenges with resilience and foresight.
Join us online or in person at SAMIBC 2024 and see this great presentation and many more March 19 – March 23, 2024. For registration information visit www.samnational.org/conference.