Discusses the shifting paradigms in global business environment in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Global Business Environment provides a comprehensive account of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It captures the current shifts in the global environment for business caused mainly by the disruptive nature of rapid technological advancements and the consequences of globalization, which impact political, social and economic changes. Furnished with up-to-date examples and case studies, the book presents an exhaustive yet lucid view of current socio-economic realities, latest technological advancements, political undercurrents, and the issues and challenges confronting organizations and institutions both globally and locally. Besides students of management, this text will prove to be an indispensable companion for those pursuing courses in liberal arts, social sciences and economics. Key Features: • Systematic study of current trends in technology ranging from blockchain to artificial intelligence (AI) • Insights on modern concepts in economic thinking such as concept of circular economy and behavioural economics • Latest topics enriching the contextual knowledge in which businesses operate such as migration crisis, climate change, existential threats and new age idealism. Dr Mansi Kapoor is currently working as assistant professor at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune, a constituent department of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). She teaches global business environment. She has completed her PhD from the University of Pune in organizational development. Her approach to handling subjects is multidisciplinary. She also teaches subjects such as creativity and innovation, and emotional intelligence. Dr Kapoor has represented India at international forums and conferences in both the USA and the UK and is also the founder of Cult Altered, which is a platform for young and budding authors to give voice to concerns for social change. She has an experience of about 19 years as a faculty and an industry professional. She has published several papers on the subject in various reputed international journals.