The Role of Big Data-Enhanced Management in Advancing New-Quality Productivity and Reshaping the Power Structures of International Relations

Tong Zheng; Xiao Yu; Yunting Fan; Xiaoxi Ding; Rui Ye; Yushuo Zhang

doi:10.6981/FEM.202501_6(1).0002

Authors

Tong Zheng
Xiao Yu
Yunting Fan
Xiaoxi Ding
Rui Ye
Yushuo Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6981/FEM.202501_6(1).0002

Keywords:

Big Data; Productivity; International Relations; Data Governance; Globalization.

Abstract

The rapid rise of big data technology is transforming global economic structures and reshaping the balance of power in international relations. By enhancing management practices through data-driven strategies, organizations and governments are achieving unprecedented efficiency, transparency, and decision-making accuracy. This paper explores the dual role of big data in driving new-quality productivity and altering geopolitical dynamics, emphasizing its capacity to optimize supply chains, enable predictive modeling, and foster smart manufacturing while serving as a strategic asset in global governance. Through a mixed-methods approach, including qualitative analysis, quantitative modeling, and case studies, this research highlights the opportunities and risks associated with big data-enhanced management. On the one hand, big data contributes to economic growth, technological innovation, and improved governance; on the other hand, it exacerbates challenges such as technological inequality, data privacy concerns, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the study illustrates how disparities in data infrastructure and capabilities deepen divisions between developed and developing nations, complicating global cooperation. To address these challenges, this paper proposes actionable strategies, including the establishment of equitable global governance frameworks, capacity building for underdeveloped economies, and robust regulatory mechanisms to balance data sovereignty with international collaboration. This study provides valuable insights into the intersection of big data, productivity, and international power structures, offering practical recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to foster sustainable and inclusive adoption of big data technologies in the globalized era.

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