Edward Elgar Publishing Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Strategy

This pioneering Handbook explores how AI is transforming strategic management across theory, practice, and education. Bridging strategy, technology, ethics, and policy, it demonstrates the broad societal and business implications of this emerging technological advancement. Organized around four themes - theories, tools, teaching, and terrains - it collates diverse perspectives from leading scholars to examine AI’s multifaceted impact on strategy. It outlines contemporary shifts in fundamental strategic concepts, including capabilities and competition, to provide practical frameworks for implementing AI in decision-making and innovation. Chapters address the pedagogical challenges of cultivating future strategists, alongside broader issues of ecosystem and governance. Presenting concise summaries that translate research into actionable guidance, this Handbook challenges key assumptions and fosters open dialogue on AI’s evolving role in strategy. With contributions ranging from theoretical extensions to empirical insights and teaching innovations, this is a necessary resource for scholars, students, and educators of business, management, innovation, and technology. It is also beneficial for practitioners looking to navigate the complexities of AI-driven strategic transformation in an era of rapid technological change.