Magdalena Kossowska-Lai is Assistant Professor specializing in Organizational Transformation, Innovation, and the Psychological Dimensions of new technology implementation at Jagiellonian University, Poland.Sławomir Wyciślak is Associate Professor at Jagiellonian University, Poland, specializing in Supply Chain Management, Digital Platforms, and Organizational Resilience. He brings over 20 years of academic and industry experience spanning corporate roles, consulting, and applied research across European markets.

• Introduction: The Corporate Landscape in Industry 5.0 Part I: Organizational Dynamics in the Digital Age Chapter 1: The Evolving Corporate Ecosystem Chapter 2: Power Dynamics and Ethical Leadership Chapter 3: Cognitive Biases in Corporate Decision-Making Part II: Human Capital in the Era of Industry 5.0 Chapter 4: Talent Management Strategies for the Digital Age Chapter 5: Cross-Cultural Team Dynamics in Global Organizations Chapter 6: The Future of Work: Remote Collaboration, AI Workforce Integration, and Competency Frameworks Part III: Digital Transformation and Strategic Innovation Chapter 7: Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage Chapter 8: Cybersecurity and Risk Management in the Digital Era Chapter 9: Corporate Venturing and Innovation Ecosystems Chapter 10: Metaverse Applications in Business Contexts Part IV: Value Creation and Stakeholder Management Chapter 11: Stakeholder Value Maximization in the Digital Economy Chapter 12: Corporate Governance and Organizational Culture in the Digital and AI Era Chapter 13: ESG Integration and Sustainable Business Practices: Re-evaluating Corporate Value Creation in the Context of the SDGs and Industry 5.0 Conclusion: Corporate Ecosystems in the Age of Industry 5.0: Synthesis, Implications, and the Road Ahead