Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Mattarocci, Gianluca / Scimone, Xenia, The New Era of Real Estate: An Analysis of Business Models in the Proptech Industry. 151 pp. 2022:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <688-279>
ISBN 978-3-031-16730-0 hard ¥10,589.- (税込) EUR 44.99 *

This book is intended to guide researchers interested in the world of innovation in real estate finance linked to technology and provide new evidence on classifying and evaluating the performance of PropTech companies. Chapters will deal with the evolution of PropTech, possible business models, negotiation and property management tools, new property financing tools (p2p lending and crowdfunding), the market and the balance sheet analysis of PropTech companies in Europe.A valuable resource for researchers studying the real estate industry, this book is also relevant to those studying FinTech and the impact of technology on industry more broadly. It can also be of use to professionals in the real estate industry, looking for a cutting edge research-based study on PropTech.

Biggiero, Lucio / Magnuszewski, Robert, Inter-firm Networks: Coordination Through Board and Department Interlocks. (Relational Economics and Organization Governance) 330 pp. 2022:12 (Springer, GW) <688-311>
ISBN 978-3-031-17388-2 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book examines the inter-firm networks created by interlock coordination through shared directors (inter-board) and managers (inter-department) at various levels: whole aggregate, core vs. peripheral companies, and distribution by country and sector. Presenting an empirical case study on all the limited liability or stock companies of the aerospace industry in the European Union and its interlock partners worldwide, the authors shed new light on these forms of coordination. Moreover, they reveal the relevance of shared managers' coordination and hybrid manager-director interlocks.The book applies advanced statistical and social network analysis alike by combining firms' attributes (e.g. standard economic-financial parameters) and topological indices for firms (e.g. centrality and cluster measures). By conducting the analysis at both the aggregate network level and the cluster or corporate group level, the authors show how extensive and intensive the interlock forms of coordination are, especially when dealing with shared managers. By testing seven hypotheses concerning the research stream on board interlocks and (more broadly) inter-firm networks, the study offers new insights into the role of the financial sector, on the relations between interlock coordination and firms' performance, on the role of geographical, technological and organizational proximity, and on the relations between interlock coordination and firms' size. As such, this book will appeal to scholars of organization studies, business and management studies, industrial and evolutionary economics, and economic sociology, as well as officers and policymakers at anti-trust regulation institutions.

Liu, Alex, Joy Works: Empowering Teams in the New Era of Work. 160 pp. 2023:1 (Wiley, US) <688-323>
ISBN 978-1-119-98805-2 hard ¥6,036.- (税込) US$ 28.00 *

Joy at work-why settle for anything less? In Joy Works: Empowering Teams in the New Era of Work, Alex Liu delivers an engaging blueprint for ensuring people feel safe and inspired at work. Liu, the managing partner and chairman of Kearney, asks, "Why would we settle for anything less than joy at work?" In the book, you'll find a step-by-step action plan for approaching joy at work using the three key drivers that determine employee happiness-people, praise, and purpose-and learn how to implement that plan for maximum results and maximum joy. The author demonstrates how to create more joy for your people at work, in both virtual and in-person environments, as well as how to incorporate joyfulness even in periods of dramatically heightened stress. He calls on his years of conversations with leaders around the world, both as an advisor to executives and through his popular podcast, Joy@Work. Readers will learn from a diverse collection of leaders, from psychologists, academics, athletes, nonprofit and board leaders, and a Broadway producer, to leaders at companies including HPE, Cisco, T-Mobile, SAP, and UPS. In the dialogues and research, readers will also find: An introduction to "ikigai," a Japanese concept meaning "reason for being"-a framework we can all use to find joy and meaning in our workAn investigation into the link between social justice and joy, using conversations with leaders who have committed to making social progress a priorityA new perspective on how the next generation will view joy at work, the Great Reflection, and the shifting balance of power in work culturesIn-depth discussions about people, purpose, and praise: the three key elements in building a joyful work experienceA call for more reflective leadership-a new approach to power leaders through uncertain and challenging times Joy Works is an essential handbook for anyone who wants to create more joy in their work - the leaders who want to shift corporate cultures, managers who are facing pressures to innovate, young people who are adamant that they can have a life and a career that's centered around joy and meaning, and anyone who thinks "joy at work" is a near-term possibility, not an oxymoron. This guide to the changing reality and opportunity of work belongs in the libraries of anyone interested in creating a more engaging and productive virtual, hybrid, or in-person workspace. Let's build more joy.

Reinecke, Juliane / Donaghey, Jimmy, Stitching Governance for Labour Rights: Towards Transnational Industrial Democracy? (Business, Value Creation, and Society) 2023:2 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <688-324>
ISBN 978-1-108-48687-3 hard ¥27,065.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00 *

Transnational labour governance is in urgent need of a new paradigm of democratic participation, with those who are most affected - typically workers - placed at the centre. To achieve this, principles of industrial democracy and transnational governance must come together to inform institutions within global supply chains. This book traces the development of 'transnational industrial democracy', using responses to the 2013 Rana Plaza disaster as the empirical context. A particular focus is placed on the Bangladesh Accord and the JETI Workplace Social Dialogue programme. Drawing on longitudinal field research from 2013-2020, the authors argue that the reality of modern-day supply chain capitalism has neither optimal institutional frameworks nor effective structures of industrial relations. Informed by principles of industrial democracy, the book aims at enhancing emerging forms of private transnational governance as second-best institutions.

Ambrosini, Veronique / Jack, Gavin / Thomas, Lisa, How to Develop a Sustainable Business School. (How To Guides) 128 pp. 2023:1 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-370>
ISBN 978-1-80220-120-8 hard ¥19,943.- (税込) GB￡ 70.00 *

Tackling the pressing challenges that business schools face as they deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this How To guide provides rich insights into how to create and sustain the business schools of the future.The SDGs are ubiquitous and this signals that business schools need to embark on an urgent paradigm shift to embed the SDGs into their research, education and operations. Taking an integrated approach to sustainability, this work provides rich insights into how business school leaders, academics, students and professional staff can create the business school of the future; one that has close collaborative relationships with its stakeholders, that is inclusive and advances responsible management education, and ultimately generates positive societal benefits. The authors consider the drivers for sustainability and the roles of accreditation and rankings' bodies, and how through their research, educational offerings and governance, business schools can develop new modus operandi to embed sustainability.Accessible yet rigorous, the combination of theory with real-life examples in this research-based book will prove invaluable to leaders and managers in business schools as well as all those with an interest in shaping their agenda and activities, including students, scholars and all stakeholders interested in creating more sustainable futures.

プロジェクト・パフォーマンス研究ハンドブック
Anantatmula, Vittal S. / Iyyunni, Chakradhar (eds.), Research Handbook on Project Performance. (Research Handbooks in Business and Management) 288 pp. 2023:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-371>
ISBN 978-1-80220-760-6 hard ¥48,433.- (税込) GB￡ 170.00

This engaging Research Handbook presents a fresh look at how to improve project performance for the project sponsor, client and end user using a number of empirical research studies. Focusing on project performance concepts and methods, the Handbook provides a novel and fresh look at successful project completions, achieving project objectives, on-time or ahead of time project completion or delivering within budget. With contributions from expert scholars, each chapter highlights a new wave of research and examines how to plan and manage a project as well as handling unexpected changes alongside project risks, unknowns or uncertainties. Key factors enhancing project success are highlighted such as the critical role of the project manager and their effective leadership, the importance of knowledge sharing, effective communication and lessons learnt from past projects. Furthermore, the Handbook reviews new and emerging trends that can have a major impact on project performance. Combining new insights with original research, the Research Handbook on Project Performance will be an invigorating read for research scholars and graduate students studying project management as well as professional managers engaged in project management.

Buchholz, Ulrike / Knorre, Susanne, Internal Communication and Management: Theory and Praxis Communication-centered Management. 278 pp. 2022:10 (Springer, GW) <688-373>
ISBN 978-3-658-38613-9 paper ¥16,474.- (税込) EUR 69.99

This book on business management combines theoretical knowledge with practical examples Agility and internal communication are two important competencies for modern business management. They should already be taught during studies so that upcoming managers are prepared for the challenges of management tasks at an early stage. This book on corporate management is an excellent tool for teaching current leadership concepts. Especially the combination of theoretical knowledge with practical case studies makes it interesting not only as a basis for exams for students, but also as a reference book for managers in companies. Theoretical knowledge, practically imparted A major strength of this book on business management is its bridge between theoretical knowledge and tips on how to implement practical concepts in businesses. Thus, not only students benefit from the imparted knowledge of this book, but also managers and employees from the following departments: Corporate DevelopmentStrategic controllingLegal and Compliancechange managementhuman resourcesCommunications Management Current scientific discussions on internal communication and agile management are taken up and explained clearly using practical examples. Recent developments in this professional field are included. The book deals with these topics In their book on business management, the authors deal with the following topics, among others: Fundamentals of corporate managementIntroduction to communication-based management theoryPerspectives of internal communication in the context of agile managementTasks of corporate managementFactors of leadership communication, including normative leadership, strategic controlling and innovation managementOutlook for future developments in internal communication

E.G.Carayannis他編　人工知能、イノベーション、企業家精神研究ハンドブック
Carayannis, Elias G. / Grigoroudis, Evangelos (eds.), Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. (Research Handbooks in Business and Management) 576 pp. 2023:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-374>
ISBN 978-1-83910-674-3 hard ¥59,829.- (税込) GB￡ 210.00 *

The Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship focuses on theories, policies, practices, and politics of technology innovation and entrepreneurship based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). It examines when, where, how, and why AI triggers, catalyzes, and accelerates the development, exploration, exploitation, and invention feeding into entrepreneurial actions that result in innovation success.Individual chapters explore the factors that shape and drive innovation and entrepreneurship, including modalities (such as the Internet of Things (IoT)), challenges (such as privacy and safety concerns), and opportunities (such as augmenting the efficacy frontier of technological solutions enabled by AI).This Handbook provides comprehensive coverage of AI, technology, and innovation and entrepreneurship for academics, policy makers, practitioners, and students.

E.G.Carayannis他編　経済・社会・民主主義におけるデジタル・トランスフォーメーション、人工知能、イノベーション
Carayannis, Elias G. / Grigoroudis, Evangelos et al. (eds.), The Elgar Companion to Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in the Economy, Society and Democracy. 368 pp. 2023:5 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-375>
ISBN 978-1-83910-935-5 hard ¥47,008.- (税込) GB￡ 165.00 *

Digital transformation continues to accelerate change in all aspects of modern life. This book examines when, where, how, and why artificial intelligence and digital change can boost innovation and transform the economy, society and democracy. It provides a holistic approach to the promotion of the knowledge economy, knowledge society and knowledge democracy.The book is developed based on the Cyber-D4 nexus, which is a conceptual framework of Cyber-Defense, Cyber-Development, Cyber-Democracy, and Cyber-Diplomacy, and it adopts a Quadruple/Quintuple Innovation Helix (Q2IH) approach. This nexus ties new national and industrial cyber strategies, including business strategies for smart cities and the Internet of Things, with the local, national, regional, and global security and economic objectives.Academics, policy makers, practitioners, researchers and students in combined fields of science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the future of industry will appreciate the lens through which the chapter authors explore both the minutiae and expansive influence of digital transformation.

Cullen, Ufuk Alpsahin (ed.), New Horizons and Global Perspectives in Female Entrepreneurship Research. 240 pp. 2023:3 (Emerald, UK) <688-376>
ISBN 978-1-83982-781-5 hard ¥22,638.- (税込) US$ 105.00 *

The study of female entrepreneurship in business is well established in the context of western nations, but it is severely lacking beyond this context. This situation hinders the growth of female enterprises into emerging markets and discourages opportunities for business collaboration. New Horizons and Global Perspectives in Female Entrepreneurship Research offers a collection of high-level case studies by academics and researchers from underdeveloped and developing countries in order to provide better insights into the global markets for the Western (female) entrepreneur. Providing much needed research and inquiry, the authors introduce various aspects of the female entrepreneur - such as her entrepreneurial process, interaction between the female entrepreneur and the institutional context surrounding her - introducing new avenues of exploration and collaboration. Enhancing and encouraging female entrepreneurship research and participation, New Horizons and Global Perspectives in Female Entrepreneurship Research is innovative contribution to business and enterprise.

De Sordi, Jose Osvaldo, Management by Business Process: A Managerial Perspective of People, Process, and Technology. 190 pp. 2022:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <688-377>
ISBN 978-3-031-11636-0 paper ¥23,536.- (税込) EUR 99.99 *

This textbook presents an integrated view of three themes relevant to the operationalization of Management by Business Process (M-B-BP): people, process, and technology. Whereas most Business Process Management (BPM) textbooks focus on software technology issues and ontological standards for the integration of various software layers, this book focuses on the managerial perspective, managerial decisions regarding the configurations of the company's structural variables that are most favorable to the best operationalization and evolution of the M-B-BP approach. Among the structural variables of the scope of managerial choices that support the discussion are: work specialization, work grouping, the chain of command, the extent of control, the decision process, and work formalization. To support businesses managed through an organizational structure oriented by business processes, it is essential that the manager has a set of knowledge, technical skills, and professional demeanor. This text focuses on these aspects, presenting: a) the theoretical foundation, describing the central concepts of the M-B-BP approach; b) the set of necessary techniques from different areas, describing and exemplifying those skills; and c) the required behaviors of managers and employees for structuring, operation, management, and continuous improvement of the organization's business processes. For students of M-B-BP, there are examples and cases that discuss business situations and themes to aid in grasping the material while at the end of the chapters there are reflection questions as well as lists of complementary material (articles, videos, web sites). They will gain an understanding of how to create a culture of improvement. The English translation of this book from its Portuguese original manuscript was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service provider DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision of the content was done by the author.

Dincer, Hasan / Yueksel, Serhat, Renewable Energy Investments for Sustainable Business Projects. 252 pp. 2023:3 (Emerald, UK) <688-378>
ISBN 978-1-80382-884-8 hard ¥23,716.- (税込) US$ 110.00 *

With such a wide range of social and economic uses, energy has become essential to global infrastructure and operations, regardless of economic or environmental cost. Renewable energy sources, where energy is obtained from natural sources such as the sun and wind, currently stand as important alternatives to fossil fuels. Yet their comparatively high installation costs continue to deter investors and further propel the planet towards catastrophic climate change. Conscious of these complexities, Renewable Energy Investments for Sustainable Business Projects identifies multiple solutions for improving the appeal of renewable energy projects. Breaking down myths about their viability and practicality, Hasan Dincer and Serhat Yueksel take a variety of issues into consideration, including finance, competition, risk management, customer relations, technological factors and learning and growth to formulate a practical rather than theoretical examination of renewable energies and their potential. From tax advantages to hydrogen sourcing, Renewable Energy Investments for Sustainable Business Projects explores a variety of the latest practices and technological developments surrounding renewable energy, offering practical insight and tangible advice to academics and researchers in environmental management.

Dionisio, Cynthia Snyder, Hybrid Project Management. 320 pp. 2023 (Wiley, US) <688-379>
ISBN 978-1-119-84972-8 paper ¥15,092.- (税込) US$ 70.00 *

Hybrid Project Management A how-to guide for leaders of hybrid projects that covers technical and leadership principles across the project delivery spectrum. Hybrid Project Management offers practical guidance for combining waterfall and adaptive (Agile) project management approaches. This helpful guide includes advice on when to use each approach and how various methods can be combined and customized to meet the needs of projects and stakeholders. A sample case study demonstrates how to apply the concepts described throughout the text. An exciting new title from bestselling author Cyndi Snyder Dionisio on a top trending topic in the field, sample topics covered in Hybrid Project Management include: Variables to consider when choosing a development approach Project roles such as sponsors, product owners, project managers, scrum masters, and the project team Launching a hybrid project (vision statements and charters) and structuring the project (development approach, delivery cadence, lifecycle, and roadmap)Project scope requirements, backlogs, and user storiesHybrid scheduling that combines Gantt charts and release plans Leadership in a hybrid project, covering servant leadership, bias, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, motivation, and developing high-performing teamsManaging risk on hybrid projects including estimating reserve and using a risk-adjusted backlog Identifying metrics and reports for predictive and adaptive project work, such as burn charts, variance analysis, forecasts, and cumulative flow diagrams With over fifty percent of projects today being managed using a hybrid approach, Hybrid Project Management serves as an important guide to hybrid project management methods for project management professionals and academia. It is an invaluable resource for understanding the approach and effectively implementing it for better outcomes.

Dunn, Paul / Baker, Ronald J., Time's Up!: The Subscription Business Model for Professional Firms. 400 pp. 2023:1 (Wiley, US) <688-380>
ISBN 978-1-119-89352-3 hard ¥8,624.- (税込) US$ 40.00 *

Put values-and value-over volume with a professional services subscription model Professional firms are built on relationships. But you wouldn't know it by observing their predominant business model - a model centered on selling transactions and inputs, not outcomes that deepen and strengthen relationships. Time's Up! offers you a guide to building a more valuable firm, one where relationships and lifetime customer value are at the center of how you create and capture value. You'll learn how to: Create customer lifetime values that far exceed acquisition and retention costsMove customer relationships to the center of your firmLeverage the collective knowledge of your customersElevate customers from where they are to their desired future by providing transformations, where the customer is the product.Only uncommon offerings command uncommon prices. Time's Up! introduces you to a revolutionary new business model that transforms your firm, your teams and your results with the customer right at the center of the process.

El Morr, Christo / Jammal, Manar / Ali-Hassan, H. et al., Machine Learning for Practical Decision Making: A Multidisciplinary Perspective with Applications from Healthcare, Engineering and Business Analytics. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 334) 544 pp. 2022:12 (Springer, GW) <688-381>
ISBN 978-3-031-16989-2 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book provides a hands-on introduction to Machine Learning (ML) from a multidisciplinary perspective that does not require a background in data science or computer science. It explains ML using simple language and a straightforward approach guided by real-world examples in areas such as health informatics, information technology, and business analytics. The book will help readers understand the various key algorithms, major software tools, and their applications. Moreover, through examples from the healthcare and business analytics fields, it demonstrates how and when ML can help them make better decisions in their disciplines. The book is chiefly intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are taking an introductory course in machine learning. It will also benefit data analysts and anyone interested in learning ML approaches.

El-Bassiouny, Noha / Mohamed, A. et al. (eds.), What Makes a Balanced Leader?: An Islamic Perspective. (Management, Spirituality and Religion 3) 200 S. 2023:1 (de Gruyter, GW) <688-382>
ISBN 978-3-11-074319-7 hard ¥23,527.- (税込) EUR 99.95 *

Despite continuous public interest in leadership studies as well as the abundance of extant literature, the world continues to face leadership predicaments. Given the global crises mankind has been recently exposed to, which include the financial crisis of 2008 as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, further exploration of leadership concepts seems warranted. This edited book aims at introducing the concept of Balanced Leadership from an Islamic perspective. Drawing on both leadership and Islamic studies, the book synchronizes between secular and religious knowledge domains whilst introducing the notion of balance to mainstream leadership literature. The conceptualizations presented in the book serve to dissect the leadership literature, present historical and philosophical accounts of the balanced leadership concept and infuse that with Islamic theology. The book is useful for practitioners interested in leadership studies as well as scholars and researchers aiming at extending the leadership literature.

Elkington, Rob / Ngunjiri, Faith Wambura et al. (eds.), African Leadership: Powerful Paradigms for the 21st Century. 292 pp. 2023:3 (Emerald, UK) <688-383>
ISBN 978-1-80117-046-8 hard ¥23,716.- (税込) US$ 110.00 *

African Leadership is an edited collection enriched by the people who have lived and experienced indigenous leadership first-hand, demonstrating how African leadership is distinctive from usual Western hegemonic paradigms. Providing an indepth discussion of the components, context, followers, and skills that contribute to the success of African leaders, African Leadership concludes with meaningful applications for 21st-century leaders globally.

Eskandarany, Abdullah, Enhancing Boardroom Diversity in Saudi Arabia. (de Gruyter Studies in Corporate Governance) 170 S. 2024:1 (de Gruyter, GW) <688-384>
ISBN 978-3-11-074161-2 hard ¥23,527.- (税込) EUR 99.95 *

This monograph contains an evaluation of the research dealing with the drivers and significance of corporate board diversity and corporate governance focused on Saudi Arabia. It specifically shows how to increase board diversity in a different culture and social setting. This is achieved by presenting more than two thousand items of secondary data and comparing these to data from 2020 to show the social change from the old to new diversity logics amidst the more general social change, with comparative analysis of global trends. The book will provide a clear picture of boardroom diversity in Saudi Arabia. This will contribute to knowledge through understanding board diversity and exploring whether there have been changes in the boardroom due to social structure shifts, and the extent of resistance. It will benefit both accounting and governance academics as well as the broader practitioner community. Furthermore, it will be important for those looking at social change and the role of the Saudi national plan Vision 2030 which provides a strategic framework to reduce the country’s dependence on oil, diversify its economy and develop its public sector. The first book to investigate boardroom diversity in Saudi Arabia Captures the change of Saudis boardroom in six demographic types of diversity Looks into the impact of social settings in Saudi culture by highlighting the Vision of 2030 Provides a comprehensive review of Saudi Arabia’s most recent corporate governance codes

Formica, Piero (ed.), One Health: Transformative Enterprises, Wellbeing and Education in the Knowledge Economy. 184 pp. 2023:3 (Emerald, UK) <688-385>
ISBN 978-1-80382-784-1 hard ¥22,638.- (税込) US$ 105.00 *

Bringing together a diverse collection of authors to examine the concept of One Health - the interlinking of the economy and the health of humans, other living beings, and nature - Piero Formica investigates how transformative enterprises and advanced technologies can improve the health of the planet and its people. Exploring topics such as organizations as organisms, innovation and sustainability, healthcare and wellbeing, citizen engagement and more, One Health is a truly transdisciplinary collection. Advocating for an economically sustainable and harmonised future, the overarching and widely applicable subject matter appeals to both academia and policymakers and businesses, trade associations, foundations, business incubators, and health organizations.

Garcia Marquez, Fausto Pedro / Lev, Benjamin (eds.), Sustainability: Cases and Studies in Using Operations Research and Management Science Methods. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 333) 475 pp. 2022:12 (Springer, GW) <688-386>
ISBN 978-3-031-16619-8 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in Operations Research (OR) and Management Science (MS) as applied to sustainability. Its goal is to identify and describe ways in which OR and MS have been applied to and influenced the development of sustainability. Many of the issues we face today stem from the interconnectivity of the economy, society, and the environment, and from how both the economy and society are affecting the environment. In response, there have been a range of local and global efforts to advance society without harming the natural environment. The book showcases how OR/MS can help to address these issues, specifically with regard to renewable energy, smart industry, smart cities, transportation, smart homes and devices, etc. This book is intended for professionals in the fields of energy, engineering, information science, mathematics and economics, and for researchers who wish to develop new skills in connection with sustainability, or whose work involves sustainability.

Helmold, Marc, Innovative Supplier Management: Value Creation in Global Supply Chains. 278 pp. 2022:12 (Springer, GW) <688-387>
ISBN 978-3-658-39244-4 paper ¥16,474.- (税込) EUR 69.99

Globalization, digitization, global supply chains and the Corona pandemic have led companies to take a closer look at value chains. Shifting services to partially competing supplier networks is giving rise to new guiding principles, strategies and processes. The focus in the future has therefore long since shifted from leveraging internal cost advantages to information exchange, stable supply chains and the exploitation of global cross-company potential.This book uses innovative, digital and strategic examples to show how successful supplier management must function and act.

Henry, Colette / Coleman, Susan / Lewis, Kate V. (eds.), Women's Entrepreneurship Policy: A Global Perspective. 256 pp. 2023:1 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-388>
ISBN 978-1-80037-464-5 hard ¥28,490.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00 *

Bringing together scholars from around the world, this book provides extensive coverage of the academic literature and research on women's entrepreneurship policy.Featuring contributions from members of the Global Women's Entrepreneurship Policy Research Network, the book explores and critiques contemporary policy instruments while also pointing toward potential policy solutions. Chapters aim to deepen understanding of women's entrepreneurship policy and raise awareness among policy makers, programme managers and academics of the dangers associated with gender-blind entrepreneurship policies. The book concludes that 'one size fits all' policies that ignore the gender dimension do not support women entrepreneurs effectively.Research-based and international in approach, Women's Entrepreneurship Policy will be a useful guide for academics and advanced students in the areas of entrepreneurship, gender and management, diversity and management, and international business. It will also be beneficial for policy makers and those involved in designing and delivering women's entrepreneurship programmes.

Iandoli, Luca / Gibaldi, Carmine (eds.), Cases on Digital Entrepreneurship: How Digital Technologies are Transforming the Entrepreneurial Process in Existing Businesses and Start-ups. (Elgar Cases in Entrepreneurship) 272 pp. 2023:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-389>
ISBN 978-1-80220-385-1 hard ¥29,914.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00 *

How are digital technologies changing the creation of new ventures? What are the critical skills for entrepreneurs in the digital age? How does digitalization change product design and communication with customers? How can small businesses in non-digital industries overcome the digital divide? This book helps answer these questions through real-world case studies and lessons learnt from the perspectives of real entrepreneurs in various industries, countries and types of business. Each case has abundant materials to support learning and reflection, including:discussion questions and assignments to stretch studentsdecision-making simulationsrich and detailed teaching notes to help enliven your teaching.Highlighting how entrepreneurship is changing in the digital age, this book will be an excellent resource for teachers and students of entrepreneurship, innovation management, new venture creation, marketing and strategy.

J.-A.Johannessen著　人工知能における意識と創造性－知識経営の認知的側面
Johannessen, Jon-Arild, Consciousness and Creativity in Artificial Intelligence: The Cognitive Side of Knowledge Management. (Emerald Points) 120 pp. 2023 (Emerald, UK) <688-390>
ISBN 978-1-80455-162-2 hard ¥12,936.- (税込) US$ 60.00 *

With Industry 4.0 accelerating AI, synthetic knowledge and creativity, Consciousness and Creativity in Artificial Intelligence posits a central question: "Under what conditions can intelligent robots develop creativity?". Opening a new field of investigation for knowledge management at the organizational level, Johannessen discusses new theories around uncovering hidden knowledge, which is assumed to be the area of knowledge responsible for the emergence of creativity and innovation. Reflecting upon how intelligent robots can develop creativity, Consciousness and Creativity in Artificial Intelligence examines three classes of algorithms - linear, evolutionary and systemic. Consciousness and Creativity in Artificial Intelligence is a thought-provoking but accessible text appealing to those researching innovation, knowledge and creativity in organizations both now and in the future.

Khan, Omera / Huth, Michael / Zsidisin, G. A. et al. (eds.), Supply Chain Resilience: Reconceptualizing Risk Management in a Post-Pandemic World. (Springer Series in Supply Chain Management 21) 268 pp. 2022:11 (Springer, GW) <688-391>
ISBN 978-3-031-16488-0 hard ¥40,014.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book provides insights from research and practice in how organizations were able to sustain resilience in their global supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic and to advance the understanding of supply chain risk management. The chapters highlight the lessons learned, insist on new models for resilience, suggest improved supply chain risk methodologies and bridge the gap between research and practice. It helps readers acquire greater knowledge, strategic approaches, new methods, and practical tools for ensuring global supply chain resilience.

Kramarz, Marzena / Dohn, Katarzyna / Przybylska, E. et al., Urban Logistics in a Digital World: Smart Cities and Innovation. 162 pp. 2022:10 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <688-393>
ISBN 978-3-031-12890-5 hard ¥10,589.- (税込) EUR 44.99

A smart city is a city that collates data via various technological methods, and uses insights gleaned from this data to manage assets, resources, services and operations more efficiently. Though the concept of 'smart cities' is fairly new, there is a vast amount of interest in the topic, exploring how technological advances can be used to better manage the integration of business and operations within a city, as well as how sustainable choices can be written into the fabric of an urban space. This book explores logistics within smart cities: the greater logistical demands of a smart city, how logistics can be adapted to new challenges, and what sort of new logistical support a smart city will need. The book pays particular attention to how logistical innovation within a smart city can lead to greater sustainability in the city, and on a global level. It will be of interest to academics working in logistics, urban planning, innovation management, digital technology, sustainability management, and operations management.

ファミリー企業における企業家精神とイノベーション研究ハンドブック
Kraus, Sascha / Clauss, Thomas / Kallmuenzer, A. (eds.), Research Handbook on Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Family Firms. (Research Handbooks in Business and Management) 432 pp. 2023:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-394>
ISBN 978-1-80088-923-1 hard ¥49,857.- (税込) GB￡ 175.00 *

This comprehensive Research Handbook offers new insights into how family businesses use entrepreneurship and innovation to address global challenges and ensure their survival and growth across generations.Using expertise from leading scholars around the world, this Handbook takes an international perspective and explores different national contexts and cultures. Key themes include theoretical advances and perspectives in entrepreneurship and innovation in family firms, current state-of-the-art research in entrepreneurship and innovation in family firms, and new and established research methods in entrepreneurship, innovation, and family firm research. Covering important concepts, including internationalization, governance, and resilience, this Research Handbook lays out a highly topical selection of advances in research on entrepreneurship and innovation in family firms.Examining the major overarching themes of theory, empirics and methods, this Research Handbook will be a valuable resource for scholars and advanced students of entrepreneurship, family business, organizational innovation, and organization studies. It will also be useful for business leaders and practitioners in these areas.

Li, Jianbin / Cai, Xueyuan / Li, Binbin, Capacity Allocation Mechanisms and Coordination in Supply Chain Under Demand Competition. (Uncertainty and Operations Research) 254 pp. 2022:11 (Springer, GW) <688-396>
ISBN 978-981-19-6576-0 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book aims at providing cases with inspiring findings for global researchers in capacity allocation and reservation. Capacity allocation mechanisms are introduced in the book, as well as the measures to build models and the ways to achieve supply chain coordination. In addition, it illustrates the capacity reservation contract and quantity flexible contract with comparisons and some numerical studies. The book is divided into 7 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the background and the latest development of the research. Chapter 2 introduces how to manage downstream competition through capacity allocation in symmetric market, including proportional mechanism and lexicographic mechanism. Demand competition is introduced in Chapter 3 as well as the uniform allocation mechanism and the comparisons among three different mechanisms. In Chapter 4, we give information about demand competition with fixed factor allocation, and the comparison with other allocations. Chapter 5 provides the optimal strategies under fixed allocation with multiple retailers and the impacts of fixed proportions. Chapter 6 illustrates how to achieve supply chain coordination through capacity reservation contract and its comparison with the quantity flexibility contract, and in Chapter 7 we describe outsourcing decisions and order policies in different systems with some numerical studies. We sincerely hope that this book can provide some useful suggestions and inspirations for scholars around the world who have the same interests in this field.

Loehr, James E. / Ohlsson, Sheila, Wise Decisions: A Science-Based Approach to Making Better Choices. 256 pp. 2023:1 (Wiley, US) <688-398>
ISBN 978-1-119-93140-9 hard ¥6,036.- (税込) US$ 28.00 *

A concrete and hands-on method for improving your everyday decisions Every 15 minutes, each of us can make ten or more small decisions. Some of them are relatively inconsequential, while others can change the course of our lives. What if you could improve all of your decisions, across the board, and start to build a healthier, more productive, and meaningful life? In Wise Decisions: A Science-Based Approach to Making Better Choices, a team of accomplished industry experts delivers an evidence- and research-based blueprint for making the best decisions you can with the information you have. You'll learn to make the targeted, repeated investment of energy required to turn your decision-making process into one informed by reason, emotion, intuition, and science. In the book, you'll discover: How to put the decision-making process under a microscope and learn what makes a decision truly wiseWays to help children, teens, and families make wise decisionsHow to train yourself to make wise decisions with voice training and other strategiesA can't-miss resource for parents, teachers, coaches, managers, executives, and other business leaders, Wise Decisions also offers timeless advice and guidance for anyone else hoping to improve the decision-making abilities of the people close to them.

Marx Gomez, Jorge / Lorini, Maria Rosa (eds.), Digital Transformation for Sustainability: ICT-supported Environmental Socio-economic Development. (Progress in IS) 696 pp. 2022:11 (Springer, GW) <688-399>
ISBN 978-3-031-15419-5 hard ¥40,014.- (税込) EUR 169.99 *

This book presents case studies to analyse the relationship between sustainability - environmental, social, institutional and economic - and digital innovation. The respective contributions offer a contextualisation of the main present and future trends concerning these two elements, and present analyses from economic, technical, managerial, and social perspectives alike. The individual sections of the book focus on interactions between sustainability and digital innovation in existing organisations and highlight the new opportunities, challenges and threats that may emerge as a result. The contributions are mainly based on case studies and research conducted in Europe and Africa, with a few focusing on Southeast Asia and Central America, and were prepared by experts in the fields of Information Systems, Computer Science, Social Development, and Economics.

Masri, Hatem (ed.), Africa Case Studies in Operations Research: A Closer Look into Applications and Algorithms. (Contributions to Management Science) 210 pp. 2022:12 (Springer, GW) <688-400>
ISBN 978-3-031-17007-2 hard ¥37,660.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book presents contributions to the 50th Annual Conference of the Operations Research Society of South Africa (ORSSA), which was jointly hosted with the African Federation of Operations Research Societies (AFROS) at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa from 12 to 15 September, 2021. Focusing on innovative case studies and recent applications of Operations Research models and algorithms in African countries, each chapter highlights findings emerging from the countries in question and explains the lessons learned. As such, the book offers an up-to-date overview of Operations Research practices and developments in Africa. AFROS is a "not for profit" organization that aims to promote Operations Research in Africa. Its affairs are regulated by an Executive Committee consisting of representatives/alternates of all its member societies. The members of the Federation undertake to co-operate in the advancement of knowledge, interestand education in Operations Research by appropriate means, particularly the exchange of information, the holding of meetings and conferences, and the awarding of prizes.

Maximini, Dominik, Agile Leadership in Practice: Applying Management 3.0. 2nd ed. (Future of Business and Finance) 138 pp. 2022:11 (Springer, GW) <688-402>
ISBN 978-3-031-15021-0 hard ¥18,828.- (税込) EUR 79.99

This book illustrates the agile transformation journey of a consulting organization. It consists of nine main chapters, each focusing on specific aspects of transformation. These include establishing value in business, holistic recruitment and retention, innovating performance appraisals, rethinking organizational structure, redesigning leadership roles, streamlining measurement and reward systems, and improving career paths. Some specific processes, such as corporate decision making, SMILE (budget for business improvement at employee discretion), project selection, holiday leave, and career coaching are also described. All of the transformations described build up on Management 3.0, a collection of management principles and practices that fit perfectly in an agile world.The book is of practical relevance for managers and agile coaches who want to learn how to approach agile transformation.

Micelotta, Evelyn / Benedetti, Carlotta / Rovelli, Paola, Family Firm: A Distinctive Form of Organization. (Elements in Organization Theory) 75 pp. 2022:12 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <688-403>
ISBN 978-1-00-908761-2 paper ¥4,843.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00 *

This Element reinvigorates calls to explore avenues to further integrate the research fields of Organization Theory (OT) and Family Business (FB). It presents the family business literature in management journals and categorizes these papers based on four types of theoretical contribution: Embedded, Integrative, Challenger and Generalized. It discusses opportunities for dialogue between FB and OT for each type in three research domains: (i) managing hybridity, (ii) mastering tensions, dualities, and paradoxes, and (iii) modelling time and temporality.

グローバルなアウトソーシング及びオフショアリング・ハンドブック　第4版
Oshri, Ilan / Kotlarsky, Julia / Willcocks, Leslie P., The Handbook of Global Outsourcing and Offshoring. 4th ed. 288 pp. 2023 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <688-404>
ISBN 978-3-031-12033-6 hard ¥14,120.- (税込) EUR 59.99 *

Global sourcing is a complex area, and one that managers must get to grips with as business investment in outsourcing continues to climb. This book provides invaluable guidance for the reader, walking them through the fundamentals of global sourcing to very recent trends, including intelligent automation, cloud services and crowdsourcing. Replete with key examples and cases, it allows students and managers alike to relate academic theory to practice, acting as a roadmap to a rapidly evolving field.For the last decade, the authors have studied the full spectrum of activities involved in global sourcing from both client, supplier and advisory viewpoints. Their research has shown that while more firms engage in global sourcing activities, many of them are still struggling to extract value from sourcing relationships. While past research has produced numerous practical frameworks regarding the management of global sourcing of services, little of this insight has been put into practice. This book addresses such shortcomings by exploring the impact of theory on practice. It is important reading for any academic, student or practitioner concerned with global sourcing either from the client or supplier perspective.

Ramadani, Veland / Aloulou, Wassim J. / Zainal, M. (eds.), Family Business in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. (Contributions to Management Science) 148 pp. 2022:11 (Springer, GW) <688-405>
ISBN 978-3-031-17261-8 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This volume represents a comprehensive state-of-the-art picture of family business and entrepreneurship issues in countries belonging to the Gulf Cooperation Council. It provides major theoretical and empirical evidence which depicts the current processes in each GCC country including problems, faced by family business owners and entrepreneurs, such as succession, financial constraints, and conflicts. The chapters offer recommendations to policy makers on how to improve the general business environment and encourage potential investors, researchers, academicians, and professionals to be more involved in the region. The book is an outcome of a long-lasting endeavor and includes contributions from highly reputed authors and experts from the region and abroad.

Ritch, Elaine L. / McColl, Julie / Canning, C. (eds.), Pioneering New Perspectives in the Fashion Industry: Disruption, Diverity and Sustainable Innovation. 236 pp. 2023:3 (Emerald, UK) <688-408>
ISBN 978-1-80382-348-5 paper ¥12,720.- (税込) US$ 59.00 *

Amidst an increasingly conscious consumer market, the fashion industry now faces more external pressures than ever. Highlighting new advances that are responsive to societal concerns while still maintaining commerciality and innovation, Pioneering New Perspectives in the Fashion Industry: Disruption, Diversity and Sustainable Innovation examines critical new perspectives on the fashion marketplace that have been driven by both technological advances and widespread concerns over climate change. The editors bring together leading experts who employ empirical research and industry case studies to assess a wide range of issues and developments within the fashion industry, including: Climate activismDiversity, inclusivity and equalityOnline resale and e-commerceCollective actionFashion influencer brandsCircularityNeurodiverse retail experiencesChildrenswearBuyer-supplier relationsModest fashionIndustry challenges in Sub-Saharan AfricaFashion and technologyVintage consumption Tailored for fashion student use and equally relevant for fashion professionals, Pioneering New Perspectives in the Fashion Industry: Disruption, Diversity and Sustainable Innovation presents a ground-breaking, comprehensive and cutting-edge analysis of the challenges and opportunities changing and reshaping the global fashion industry.

持続可能性とビジネス研究アジェンダ
Russell, Sally V. / Padfield, Rory W. (eds.), A Research Agenda for Sustainability and Business. (Elgar Research Agendas) 208 pp. 2023:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-409>
ISBN 978-1-83910-770-2 hard ¥29,914.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00 *

How businesses can and are acting to redress social and environmental issues is a question of growing academic interest. Bringing together a range of interdisciplinary perspectives, this insightful Research Agenda evaluates the current state of the art of sustainability and business and assesses key challenges for the field.Multidisciplinary chapters provide instrumental, economic, network and political perspectives on issues that are crucial in gaining insight into sustainability challenges facing businesses today, from socially responsible consumption behaviours and organisational resilience to climate change and sustainability transitions in extractive industries. Its diverse contributions highlight the breadth and depth of analyses and perspectives that are necessary to set a dynamic agenda for future research on sustainability and business. Advancing novel research questions and methodologies, the editors illustrate the path ahead for carrying out research that impacts the science and practice of business and sustainability, as well as creating meaningful change for our species and planet.Offering an advanced yet accessible introduction to the current state and future direction of sustainability and business, this incisive Research Agenda will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of business, sustainability studies, and environment studies. Its practical insights will also benefit MBA students and business executives moving into sustainability.

Sharma, Dinesh K. / Jain, Madhu (eds.), Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Inventory and Supply Chain Management. (Inventory Optimization) 252 pp. 2022:11 (Springer, GW) <688-410>
ISBN 978-981-19-6336-0 hard ¥35,306.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book considers new analytics and AI approaches in the areas of inventory control, logistics, and supply chain management. It provides valuable insights for the retailers and managers to improve business operations and make more realistic and better decisions. It also offers a number of smartly designed strategies related to inventory control and supply chain management for the optimal ordering and delivery policies. The book further uses detailed models and AI computing approaches for demand forecasting to planning optimization and digital execution tracking. One of its key features is use of real-life examples, case studies, practical models to ensure adoption of new solutions, data analytics, and AI-lead automation methodologies are included.The book can be utilized by retailers and managers to improve business operations and make more accurate and realistic decisions. The AI-based solution, agnostic assessment, and strategy will support the companies for betteralignment and inventory control and capabilities to create a strategic road map for supply chain and logistics. The book is also useful for postgraduate students, researchers, and corporate executives. It addresses novel solutions for inventory to real-world supply chain and logistics that retailers, practitioners, educators, and scholars will find useful. It provides the theoretical and applicable subject matters for the senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, practitioners, and professionals in the area of artificial intelligent computing and its applications in inventory and supply chain management, inventory control, and logistics.

Snijkers, Ger / Bavdaz, Mojca / Bender, S. et al. (eds.), Advances in Business Statistics, Methods and Data Collection. 880 pp. 2023:1 (Wiley, US) <688-411>
ISBN 978-1-119-67230-2 hard ¥28,028.- (税込) US$ 130.00 *

ADVANCES IN BUSINESS STATISTICS, METHODS AND DATA COLLECTION Advances in Business Statistics, Methods and Data Collection delivers insights into the latest state of play in producing establishment statistics, obtained from businesses, farms and institutions. Presenting materials and reflecting discussions from the 6th International Conference on Establishment Statistics (ICES-VI), this edited volume provides a broad overview of methodology underlying current establishment statistics from every aspect of the production life cycle while spotlighting innovative and impactful advancements in the development, conduct, and evaluation of modern establishment statistics programs. Highlights include: Practical discussions on agile, timely, and accurate measurement of rapidly evolving economic phenomena such as globalization, new computer technologies, and the informal sector. Comprehensive explorations of administrative and new data sources and technologies, covering big (organic) data sources and methods for data integration, linking, machine learning and visualization. Detailed compilations of statistical programs' responses to wide-ranging data collection and production challenges, among others caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. In-depth examinations of business survey questionnaire design, computerization, pretesting methods, experimentation, and paradata. Methodical presentations of conventional and emerging procedures in survey statistics techniques for establishment statistics, encompassing probability sampling designs and sample coordination, non-probability sampling, missing data treatments, small area estimation and Bayesian methods. Providing a broad overview of most up-to-date science, this book challenges the status quo and prepares researchers for current and future challenges in establishment statistics and methods. Perfect for survey researchers, government statisticians, National Bank employees, economists, and undergraduate and graduate students in survey research and economics, Advances in Business Statistics, Methods and Data Collection will also earn a place in the toolkit of researchers working -with data- in industries across a variety of fields.

多層的気候行動ハンドブック
Starik, Mark / Rands, G. P. / Deason, J. P. et al. (eds.), Handbook of Multi-Level Climate Actions: Sparking and Sustaining Transformative Approaches. (Research Handbooks in Business and Management) 560 pp. 2023:3 (E. Elgar, UK) * paper 2024 <688-412>
ISBN 978-1-80220-244-1 hard ¥51,282.- (税込) GB￡ 180.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-534448-2 paper ¥12,806.- (税込) GB￡ 44.95 *

The Handbook of Multi-Level Climate Actions emphasizes the need for significant climate action by every capable person on the planet at multiple levels of human experience and society. This includes individuals/households, formal and informal groups, organizations/communities, from local to global, and all levels of businesses, governments, and nonprofit organizations. It highlights the many ways that our species can meet the climate crisis and how entities at every level of human experience are, could be, and should be developing and implementing climate solutions, including those advancing energy efficiency, renewable energy utilization, and nature's ability to sequester carbon.Nearly two dozen knowledgeable, caring, and active authors, representing both academics and practitioners, from multiple countries and disciplines, have risen to the challenge of attempting to motivate as many people as possible to take whatever actions they can as urgently as possible, to ensure that future generations of both humans and non-humans on this planet will have a sustainable climate that meets their on-going needs.This Handbook is an important work for scholars and practitioners working in the realm of environmental and climate issues, sustainability and CSR. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the current global situation, while also inspiring immediate action and forward thinking.

Straker, Karla / Wrigley, Cara (eds.), Research Handbook on Design Thinking. (Research Handbooks in Business and Management) 320 pp. 2023:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-413>
ISBN 978-1-80220-312-7 hard ¥51,282.- (税込) GB￡ 180.00 *

This Research Handbook includes carefully chosen contributions to provide a well-rounded perspective on design thinking. Encouraging debate and development for future research in design conceptualisation, this forward-thinking Handbook raises crucial questions about what design thinking is and what it could be. With thirty-six expert contributors representing a wide range of disciplines, this Research Handbook contains seventeen chapters structured into three thematic parts to explore the people, processes, and practices of design thinking. Method case studies demonstrate how design thinking has been implemented across different disciplines and contexts. Challenging current design methodologies, chapters move beyond outcome-focused perspectives to examine the diverse range of processes employed for design research. While each chapter provides a novel perspective on design practice, read as an entire work, it continuously challenges the reader to reposition their perspectives. The Handbook unpacks the creative process by isolating each stage and examining them in detail, tracing success through empirical evidence back to design origins.The Research Handbook on Design Thinking provides an overview of the field's history, theoretical approaches, key concepts, perspectives, and methods. It is well-suited to academics and practitioners interested in the development of design thinking theory and the different perspectives traversing theory through to practice globally.

ジェンダーとリーダーシップの研究アジェンダ
Tan, Sherylle J. / DeFrank-Cole, Lisa (eds.), A Research Agenda for Gender and Leadership. (Elgar Research Agendas) 208 pp. 2023:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-414>
ISBN 978-1-80088-381-9 hard ¥25,641.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00 *

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.With contributions from global leading scholars, this Research Agenda offers an interdisciplinary collection of ideas investigating gender and leadership; where we are today and where we are going. Using critical perspectives, chapters challenge the way we think about gender and leadership by questioning the status quo. Providing cutting edge discussion from authors of diverse genders, races, ages, ethnicities, and religions, this book provides analysis of the key issues and methodologies in modern leadership research. Forward thinking, it examines current guidelines and provides insight towards an equitable and positive change in leadership.Leadership scholars and graduate students interested in business leadership as well as gender and management more broadly will find this not only an informative but an illuminating read.

Tonelli, Mark / Heise, Andrew (eds.), Cases on Arts Entrepreneurship. (Elgar Cases in Entrepreneurship) 244 pp. 2023:4 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-415>
ISBN 978-1-80220-929-7 hard ¥27,065.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00 *

How can entrepreneurial thinking be applied to ventures in the arts? What strategies can artists employ to build viable professional careers? How can sustainable and thriving arts organizations be created? Merging the worlds of business and the arts, this engaging book of case studies of individuals and organizations, written by experts spanning a broad range of fields within the arts, offers insight into answering these key questions.Bringing together nuanced details from across the arts to provide a broad understanding of arts entrepreneurship, it also gives readers the tools to apply insights from other artistic disciplines to their own, synthesizing unique, targeted strategies from a myriad of sources. Each chapter includes:engaging classroom activities and discussion ideasteaching notes that allow material to be easily incorporated into any courseextraction of important principles of arts entrepreneurship from each case study. Equally applicable to formal and individual study, this book will prove an invaluable and inimitable resource for not only educators, researchers and scholars in arts entrepreneurship, management or administration but also individuals pursuing careers in this highly competitive industry.

Traczykowski, Lauren / Goddard, Alan D. et al. (eds.), Business Teaching Beyond Silos: Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Learning. 240 pp. 2023:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-416>
ISBN 978-1-80220-902-0 hard ¥27,065.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00 *

Business Teaching Beyond Silos focuses on the application of business education to the teaching of other subject areas and how other subject areas inform business teaching. It outlines the benefits of using inter- and multi-disciplinarity to enhance business education and to influence and inform business practice within other disciplines. Drawing on case studies and the contributors' own experiences, the book showcases what cross-, inter- and multi-disciplinary learning and teaching means, and how it impacts academia and the real world. Chapters explore interdisciplinarity in STEM, as well as the humanities and social science areas, examining key topics including business teaching philosophies, cultivating business skills and team coaching. Presenting examples of where interdisciplinary teaching has been both successful and challenging, the book will enable practitioners to understand and utilise the worked examples to adapt their own practice. This practical book will be a useful resource for higher education teachers and academics who are interested in the teaching benefits of educating students with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.

ファミリー企業入門
Zachary, Ramon K. / Danes, Sharon M. / Balabram, Elisa, Concise Introduction to the Family Firm. (Elgar Concise Introductions) 208 pp. 2023:4 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-417>
ISBN 978-1-78990-736-0 hard ¥24,216.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *
ISBN 978-1-78990-738-4 paper ¥6,823.- (税込) GB￡ 23.95 *

Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered introductions to the key principles in business, expertly written by some of the world's leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint the essential concepts of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking. Building on the current structural focus of the family firm discipline, this Concise Introduction provides a function-based, processual approach to the area. It rethinks the nature of the family firm, advancing a deeper understanding of its internal dynamics. Ramona Kay Zachary, Sharon M. Danes and Elisa Balabram offer comprehensive theories of the family firm, the best methods of investigation, and the relationships among the owning family, its business as well as how these are interconnected. Key Features: Accommodates cultural nuancesIn-depth exploration of conceptualizations of the family firmAddresses planned and unplanned change in family businessesFocus on the interface between the owning family and its businessAnalysis of the operational and relational processes in both the family and the business Concluding that both the owning family and its business have complexities such as operational, managerial, and relational processes that warrant further attention, this Concise Introduction will be essential reading for researchers and advanced students interested in entrepreneurship, family business and organisational behaviour. It will also be a key resource for family firm owners, practitioners and family business consultants.

ステークホールダー管理百科事典
Rendtorff, Jacob D. / Bonnafous-Boucher, Maria (eds.), Encyclopedia of Stakeholder Management. (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management) 528 pp. 2023:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-5>
ISBN 978-1-80037-423-2 hard ¥68,376.- (税込) GB￡ 240.00 *

This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the most important concepts of stakeholder theory and management in business and public administration. It identifies that stakeholders are essential for value-creation in democratic societies.Featuring 81 entries from a wide range of expert contributors, this Encyclopedia presents an accessible overview of key ideas as well as highlighting current issues and emerging areas of study. Topics covered include business ethics, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, corporate governance, business legitimacy and good corporate citizenship, to reveal how stakeholders are crucial to both business and society.The Encyclopedia of Stakeholder Management will be a valuable resource for academics and students in corporate social responsibility, strategic management and organizational theory. It will also be useful for practitioners in business, NGOs and public administration who work with stakeholders and stakeholder theory.Key Features:Over 80 entriesAccessible explanations of key conceptsContributions by recognized stakeholder scholarsIntegration of stakeholders with business ethics and corporate social responsibility

ビッグデータ調査方法ハンドブック
Akter, Shahriar / Fosso Wamba, Samuel (eds.), Handbook of Big Data Research Methods. (Research Handbooks in Information Systems) 336 pp. 2023:4 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-14>
ISBN 978-1-80088-854-8 hard ¥51,282.- (税込) GB￡ 180.00 *

This state-of-the-art Handbook provides an overview of the role of big data analytics in various areas of business and commerce, including accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, fashion retailing, information systems, and social media. It provides innovative ways of overcoming the challenges of big data research and proposes new directions for further research using descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, the Handbook analyses how big data analytics can be used in different sectors, including detecting credit fraud in the financial sector, identifying potential diseases in health care, and increasing customer loyalty in the telecommunication sector. Chapters explore the use of artificial intelligence in accounting, the construction of successful data science ecosystems using the public cloud, and transformational models of personal data protection in the digital era. The Handbook also discusses the difficulties of adopting a data science platform and how the public cloud can aid companies in overcoming these challenges.Exploring how industries rely on predictive analytics to improve their decision-making, this Handbook will be essential reading for students and scholars in business analytics, economics, information systems, innovation and technology, and research methods. It will also benefit data analysts, economists, human resource managers, marketers, neuroscientists, and social science researchers.

フルーガル・イノベーションの経済学
Le Bas, Christian, The Economics of Frugal Innovation: Technological Change for Inclusion and Sustainability. 208 pp. 2023:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <688-217>
ISBN 978-1-03-530232-1 hard ¥22,792.- (税込) GB￡ 80.00 *

In light of the tremendous growth of frugal product and process innovations in both emerging markets and economies in the Global North, this book offers a clear understanding of this new direction of technological change within a Schumpeterian analytical framework. Characterising frugal innovation as a new technological paradigm, it illuminates the relationship between frugality and sustainability.Using important case studies from around the globe, Christian Le Bas explores the key characteristics of frugal innovations: products with fewer artefacts, decreasing technological complexity and design simplification. Chapters systematically synthesise economic knowledge on the topic, mapping the environmentally positive consequences of frugal innovation and identifying the crucial socio-economic and ecological contemporary issues that frugal innovation can help resolve.Concise and timely, this book will be a useful resource for economics and management scholars and students. The tools for understanding the nature and scope of frugal innovation, as well as insights on sustainable innovation, also make this an important read for managers, decision-makers and stakeholders.

Kral, Leah, Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results. 272 pp. 2023:1 (Wiley, US) <688-242>
ISBN 978-1-119-98746-8 hard ¥6,036.- (税込) US$ 28.00 *

Transform your nonprofit's ability to innovate for the future In Innovation for Social Change, distinguished author Leah Kral delivers a practical manual for nonprofits and charitable organizations seeking to innovate their way toward new and exciting possibilities. In the book, you'll explore hands-on design thinking strategies and techniques you can use as a disciplined process for exploring what's possible in your organization. You'll learn how to identify hidden needs, deal with the knock-on effects of your ideas, and focus your efforts where they can have the most impact. You'll also discover how to transform your ideas into action, building small experiments and learning from them before scaling them up organization-wide, and how to create an ecosystem for everyday innovation. Finally, the author explains what we can learn from social entrepreneurs as they boldly challenge the status quo. The book also includes: Six basic and mutually reinforcing principles that will help you become more innovative todayInstructive and engaging case studies from nonprofits with a variety of missions, visions, and political backgroundsStrategies for applying straightforward principles from economics to supercharge nonprofit innovationA can't-miss roadmap to creative innovation, Innovation for Social Change will earn a place in the libraries of nonprofit board members, managers, fundraisers, and other professionals in the charitable space.