Using Collective Creativity and Industry 4.0 Technology to Reduce the Negative Impact of a Pandemic on Entrepreneurs

Ziska Fields, Zainab Mahammad Abdullah, Aidah Nakayiwa Musisi, Nadine Kirsten Mitchley

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Abstract

Across many domains, research has shown that a gap in knowledge exists on exploring the relationship between concepts such as collective creativity combined with the fourth industrial revolution. Furthermore, limited conceptual knowledge of how they may aid entrepreneurs when faced with a crisis of disruption trade due to external forces such as a pandemic. The primary objective of this study is to explain how collective creativity and Industry 4.0 technology can be used to reduce the negative effects of COVID-19 on local entrepreneurial enterprises by developing a framework of preparedness. A qualitative study, based on one-on-one interviews pertaining to local entrepreneurs located in Gauteng, South Africa. The results of the primary study and conclusion are yet to be established.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Using Global Collective Intelligence and Creativity to Solve Wicked Problems
PublisherIGI Global
Pages133-155
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9781799823872
ISBN (Print)9781799823858
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Nov 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
  • General Business,Management and Accounting

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