52nd LISBON International Conference on Business & Management Studies (LICBMS-26) May 13-15, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal)

LICBMS-26


International Business Business, Economics & Management (General) Emergency Management



Call for papers/Topics



Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:



1. Core Foundational Disciplines



These are the "pillars" taught in almost every management program to provide a base for decision-making.





  • Economics for Business: Microeconomics (firm behavior), Macroeconomics (global trends), and Managerial Economics.




  • Organizational Behavior (OB): Individual behavior, group dynamics, motivation theories, and corporate culture.




  • Business Law & Ethics: Contract law, intellectual property, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and professional ethics.




  • Quantitative Methods: Business statistics, data analysis, and decision modeling.





2. Functional Areas of Management



These represent the specific departments or "functions" within an organization.





  • Financial Management:





    • Corporate Finance & Capital Budgeting.




    • Financial Accounting (reporting) vs. Management Accounting (internal planning).




    • Investment Analysis and Risk Management.






  • Marketing Management:





    • Consumer Behavior and Market Research.




    • Brand Management and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC).




    • Digital Marketing and E-commerce.






  • Human Resource Management (HRM):





    • Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding.




    • Performance Appraisal and Compensation Systems.




    • Strategic HR and Talent Development.






  • Operations & Supply Chain Management:





    • Logistics and Distribution.




    • Quality Control (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).




    • Procurement and Inventory Management.







3. Strategic & Leadership Studies



This focuses on the "big picture"—how a company competes and grows over the long term.





  • Strategic Management: Competitive advantage, SWOT analysis, and Blue Ocean strategy.




  • Leadership Theory: Transformational vs. Transactional leadership, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Change Management.




  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Business model canvas, Venture Capital, and Design Thinking.




  • International Business: Global trade policies, Cross-cultural management, and Entry strategies for foreign markets.





4. Specialized & Emerging Fields



Modern management has expanded to include niche areas driven by technology and social shifts.





  • Management Information Systems (MIS): Database management, Cybersecurity for business, and IT infrastructure.




  • Project Management: Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Waterfall frameworks.




  • Public Relations & Corporate Communication: Crisis management and stakeholder engagement.




  • Business Analytics: Big Data, Predictive modeling, and Business Intelligence (BI).




  • Sustainability Management: Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) and Environmental Management Systems.





5. Specialized Industry Management



Management principles are often applied to specific sectors:





  • Healthcare Management




  • Hospitality & Tourism Management




  • Retail & Fashion Management




  • Real Estate Management