The Corporation of the Future

Abstract

Although largely unseen, the industrial revolution taking place before us is picking up steam - dramatically. Dissolution of traditional global trading partnerships, the affect of COVID-19 on supply chains and the formation of new trading blocks, such as China's Belt and Road Initiative, are creating turmoil and rapid change in the international business domain. Continual advances in technology, health treatments, political and societal change are underpinning these transformations. It is unclear just how this revolution will unfold or what the role of the corporation will be in the long run. This book helps us navigate through these challenging times by identifying areas where opportunities will develop. Written by highly qualified experts from a diverse range of backgrounds, the book takes a novel backcast view to present more critical arguments. The book has been set in the not-so-distant future, reflecting on the changes that have led to a new type of corporation and the conditions that have led to it. Each chapter presents a complimentary view about the nature of and context for the 2040 Future Corporation. The backcasting perspective will provide a very effective discipline for readers to analyse contemporary trends while presenting an integrated and balanced future perspective. © 2023 selection and editorial matter, Stuart Orr and Paul Hunter. All rights reserved.