Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the global business landscape—from customer engagement and logistics to innovation, sustainability, and the future of work. For educators and students alike, understanding AI’s real-world impact is now a vital part of business education.
Sage offers a curated collection of case studies, peer-reviewed research, online learning, and digital textbooks to help you explore how AI is being applied across industries and academic contexts.
🧠 Real-World Applications: Sage Business Cases
Sage Business Cases bring theory into practice with real-world examples that illustrate how organizations around the world are using AI to innovate and adapt:
Unraveling Environmental Impact of AI
Explore how AI technologies affect the environment—both positively and negatively—through sustainability trade-offs and innovation.Alibaba: Using AI for Creativity in Customer Experiences
Examine how Alibaba leverages AI to personalize shopping, enhance customer experience, and drive business growth.Aclima: How to Responsibly Use Generative AI in Business
Discover how Aclima applies generative AI in environmental monitoring while addressing ethical and transparency concerns.Momenta: Sustained Success in the AI Boom
Learn how a Chinese autonomous driving startup scaled successfully through strategic investments in AI.How AI Could Help Rebuild the Middle Class
Investigates how AI could contribute to equitable economic growth and workforce reinvention.
💡 These cases are ideal for sparking discussion and bridging theory with real-world business challenges in the classroom.
📚 Research-Backed Insights: Sage Journals
Sage Journals provide evidence-based insights into how AI is transforming industries and driving innovation:
Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Business: A Review
Reviews the use of AI in advancing sustainable practices within service industries.Rethinking Innovation Management in the Age of AI
Explores how AI is reshaping the way organizations manage innovation and develop strategy.Artificial Intelligence, Digital Trends and Globalization
Discusses how AI and digitalization intersect with globalization to drive strategic agility in today’s business environment.Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Customer Experience
Highlights how AI enhances customer engagement through automation, personalization, and predictive analytics.The Role of AI in Startup Innovation
Examines how AI fuels agility, disruption, and growth in early-stage businesses.
💡 These articles are great for supporting coursework, research projects, or staying current with the latest business trends.
🎓 Flexible Online Learning: Sage Campus
Sage Campus offers engaging, on-demand courses that help learners build foundational AI knowledge and develop academic AI literacy:
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Gain a foundational understanding of AI, machine learning, and real-world use cases.The Art of ChatGPT Interactions
Learn to interact effectively and ethically with tools like ChatGPT for academic and research purposes.Leveraging Gen AI for Academic Excellence
Explore how to responsibly integrate generative AI into academic workflows while maintaining integrity.
💡 These courses are perfect for flipped classrooms, student self-paced learning, or integrating into digital literacy instruction.
🛠️ Build Real-World Skills: Sage Skills
Sage Skills provides interactive modules that connect classroom learning with career-readiness:
AI and Machine Learning (Business Skills)
Understand how AI is used in various business functions.Essay Writing and Artificial Intelligence (Student Success)
Help students use AI tools responsibly and effectively in academic writing.
💡 These skill-building tools are ideal for preparing students for the future workplace while reinforcing academic integrity.
📚 Deepen Understanding: AI-Focused Titles on Sage Catalyst
Sage Catalyst is a digital textbook platform offering institution-wide access to hundreds of full-text Sage books. Titles are searchable, interactive, and available for anytime use. Perfect for both course adoption and independent exploration.
Here are three standout titles that explore AI’s role in business and academia:
Qualitative Research in Business and Management (4th ed.)
Includes updated content on AI, digitalisation, and virtual fieldwork, highlighting how researchers adapt to the digital age.An Introduction to Business and Management Consultancy (3rd ed.)
Explores how AI is disrupting the consultancy industry, from service delivery to client engagement.Generative AI for Academics
A practical guide to understanding and applying generative AI tools in academic research and teaching while navigating ethical concerns.
💡 These titles are ideal for course adoption or independent learning—accessible if your institution subscribes to Sage Catalyst.
💬 Final Thoughts
AI is not just a trend—it’s a defining force in modern business. Whether you're preparing students for future careers, designing a course on innovation, or researching new developments in technology, Sage has the tools to support your journey.
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