Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): UCP Journal of Business Perspectives

This issue features a diverse collection of empirical and theoretical studies that explore the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in technology adoption, organizational behavior, and economic growth. The research included offers valuable insights into the dynamic business environment, highlighting the importance of innovation, human factors, and strategic policy in shaping future business practices. A recurring theme throughout this issue is the link between technology and organizational performance. The adoption of advanced technologies such as AI, Blockchain, and Machine Learning is transforming fields like forensic accounting and fraud detection. These developments not only improve accuracy and efficiency but also emphasize the need for ongoing training and cybersecurity investments to address implementation challenges. Additionally, the issue examines how employee personality traits influence organizational behavior, illustrating how traits like conscientiousness and honesty-humility affect organizational commitment and reduce cynicism. These findings are particularly useful for HR professionals and policymakers seeking to foster a positive work environment. The issue also investigates the key motivational and social factors that motivate entrepreneurial intentions, highlighting the importance of family support and peer encouragement in developing new ventures. The connection between financial development and economic prosperity is also explored, focusing on how microfinance and improvements in the financial sector can boost growth in emerging markets. Lastly, the issue discusses the role of FDI and technology transfer in enhancing innovation among European developing nations, stressing the need for strategic investments in human capital and R&D to promote innovation. Collectively, these studies underscore the value of taking a multidimensional approach to strategic decision-making—integrating technological innovation, organizational behavior, and economic development—to foster sustained growth and resilience in an increasingly complex global economy.