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

Manyonganise, Molly / Chitando, E. / Chirongoma, S. (eds.), Women, Religion and Leadership in Zimbabwe. Volume 1: An Ecofeminist Perspective. (Palgrave Studies in African Leadership) 171 pp. 2023:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <698-169>
ISBN 978-3-031-24578-7 hard ¥38,892.- (税込) EUR 159.99 *

Zimbabwe has invested in women's emancipation and leadership while articulating a strong Pan-Africanist ideology, providing a valuable entry point into understanding the dynamics relating to women's leadership in Africa. It is also characterised by radical religious pluralism, thereby facilitating an appreciation of the impact of religion on women's leadership in Africa more generally.This volume reflects on the role of Zimbabwean women in religio-cultural leadership. It opens with an expansive literature review on leadership, with a specific focus on African women's leadership in the context of global studies on leadership. The chapters then discuss the unique Zimbabwean women's leadership roles in ecological conservation. Topics include disaster management, the SDGs, and ecological stewardship.The book closes with examining women's leadership among adherents of African Indigenous Spirituality, such as among the Shona and Ndau ethnic groups. It will appeal to scholarsacross management, women's studies, religion, and cultural studies contemplating on African women's leadership in religion as well as other areas of life.

Manyonganise, Molly / Chitando, E. / Chirongoma, S. (eds.), Women, Religion and Leadership in Zimbabwe. Volume 2: Engagement and Activism in Religious Institutions. (Palgrave Studies in African Leadership) 188 pp. 2023:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <698-170>
ISBN 978-3-031-24735-4 hard ¥38,892.- (税込) EUR 159.99

Zimbabwe has invested in women's emancipation and leadership while articulating a strong Pan-Africanist ideology, providing a valuable entry point into understanding the dynamics relating to women's leadership in Africa. It is also characterised by radical religious pluralism, thereby facilitating an appreciation of the impact of religion on women's leadership in Africa more generally. This volume reflects on the role of Zimbabwean women in religio-cultural leadership, with a specific focus on roles within religious organizations. It begins by examining Zimbabwean church women's leadership roles in long established faith communities. The chapters then hone in on the emergence of churches or ministries founded by women in Zimbabwe, starting from the pre-colonial era and advancing through the last forty years of independence. Hence, the book offers a comprehensive assessment of the challenges and opportunities women in leadership face in religious institutions inthe country, before exploring the impact of the pandemic on the ability of women to lead. It will make a major contribution to the advancement of scholarship of gender and leadership in emerging markets.

Yang, Jan Y. / Gu, Yunyi / Tan, Zi Ling, Chinese Electric Vehicle Trailblazers: Navigating the Future of Car Manufacturing. (Business Guides on the Go) 134 pp. 2023:4 (Springer, GW) <698-236>
ISBN 978-3-031-25144-3 hard ¥9,720.- (税込) EUR 39.99 *

From business models to unique selling propositions, from product offerings to sales, marketing and pricing strategies, this book reveals what sets Chinese electric car manufacturers apart from their Western counterparts.Chinese automakers are gradually establishing themselves as the new trendsetters in the automotive industry as they make technological advances in various fields, especially in electric vehicles. As more of them look overseas for opportunities, especially in the European market, it is time for the local players to better understand who they are up against and take steps to keep up with the rapid growth of their Far Eastern competitors. Based on Simon-Kucher's project experience, this book shows what is going on behind the Great Wall, informs readers about the latest technological trends and advances in China, and offers suggestions on what Chinese newcomers should bring with them when they come to town. Sharing valuable insights for all readerswith an interest in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, this book will be particularly relevant for managers and decision-makers at Western OEMs, suppliers, and other relevant players in the automotive industry.

Omeihe, Kingsley Obi, Trust and Market Institutions in Africa: Exploring the Role of Trust-Building in African Entrepreneurship. (Palgrave Studies of Entrepreneurship in Africa) 175 pp. 2023:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <698-242>
ISBN 978-3-031-06215-5 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book places special focus on the importance of trust building, particularly in economies where formal legal arrangements are lacking. Taking the case of Africa, the author provides a framework of how indigenous institutions specify and define the rules, thereby allowing entrepreneurship to thrive. In particular, the book delves into the distinct evidence of institutional rivalry within Africa where competing institutions co-exist, leading to the emergence of dominant hybrid institutional forms. By placing enforcements at the heart of the issue, the author makes a convincing case for trust in a range of indigenous institutional arrangements.Based on an investigation of entrepreneurs operating across West Africa, the book explores how indigenous arrangements are sufficient in enforcing credible commitments to agreements. In the process, the author argues that trust is essential in stimulating entrepreneurial incentives in Africa. The book brings the real-world situation of local actors in live situations that almost every African entrepreneur can identify with. In a bold new step, the book attempts to show how African entrepreneurs have been able to respond to the specific socio-economic challenges of their environment and raises questions about the role of alternative indigenous institutions. For those interested in African studies, the book's chapters and readings capture fresh insights and renewed enthusiasm for African entrepreneurship.

Zhang, Chen / Gong, Yu / Brown, Steve, Blockchain Applications in Food Supply Chain Management: Case Studies and Implications. (Contributions to Management Science) 238 pp. 2023:5 (Springer, GW) <698-268>
ISBN 978-3-031-27053-6 hard ¥21,875.- (税込) EUR 89.99 *

This book contributes to blockchain applications in food supply chain management from both theoretical and practical perspectives. By using the case study research method, it empirically investigates why and how food companies implement blockchain technology. Moreover, it proposes a conceptual framework based on the case findings and extant literature. The book provides empirical evidence to verify academic findings such as critical success factors and barriers. Furthermore, it identifies the implementation process to answer the 'how' question. Uniquely, it applies the innovation process model and the practice-based view (PBV) to studies on food supply chains and blockchain. Thus, building on the original model and theory, it enriches the theory on blockchain implementation, making it a valuable asset for all researchers and practitioners interested in blockchain adoption and food supply chain management.

Bota-Avram, Cristina, Science Mapping of Digital Transformation in Business: A Bibliometric Analysis and Research Outlook. (SpringerBriefs in Business) 78 pp. 2023:4 (Springer, GW) <698-315>
ISBN 978-3-031-26764-2 paper ¥10,936.- (税込) EUR 44.99 *

Digital transformation will affect every company or organization sooner or later, regardless of the industry, country, or type of organization. In recent years, this impact has become disruptive, and there is an increasing need for companies to innovate their business models while using various emerging technologies. The key goals of this book are twofold. The first goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of digital transformation in business using various bibliometric indicators, while the second goal is to propose a synthesis of the potential directions and opportunities for future research agenda related to this field of research. The bibliometric analysis of the current state of knowledge published in the field of digital transformation in business over the last 20 years reveals the existence of four major thematic clusters: (1) the digital transformation process, (2) digital technologies, (3) the digital economy, and (4) digital disruption. Basedon the content analysis of the most important articles that belonged to each cluster of topics, the book outlines several directions for future research. This makes it a useful resource for researchers interested in the field of digital transformation in business.

Crosby, Jonathan Peter, The Business Manager's Guide to Software Projects: A Framework for Decision-making, Team Collaboration, and Profitability. 335 pp. 2023:6 (Apress, US) <698-316>
ISBN 978-1-4842-9230-3 paper ¥10,936.- (税込) EUR 44.99

Every day, successful software projects scale and sustain businesses of all sizes and across all industries. Unfortunately, the reality is that many software projects still fail. The reasons behind these failures are seldom due to the underlying technology. Misunderstandings and communication barriers lead to wrong decisions, missed opportunities, communication breakdowns, or worse?huge economic loss. In this digitally connected world, business professionals can’t afford to be hands-off on technical projects, but they also can’t be expected to have technical certifications. They have first-hand knowledge of the business processes, are subject matter experts in software requirements, and they finance the projects. Even C-level management or board members need to rapidly gain just enough understanding of technology to make mission-critical decisions for businesses to survive and flourish. In most software projects the number of non-technical stakeholders far exceeds the number of techies. This book distills the world of software projects into simple terms and relatable metaphors for even the most technically adverse reader. Real-life examples, entertaining analogies, and hand-drawn illustrations will stick with readers throughout their own software projects, bolstering their success. Business requirements, use cases, process flows?the list goes on. It’s all broken down in this game-changing book aimed at delivering for business and tech teams what DevOps has done for developers and operations. What You Will Learn Know the importance of good business requirements and how to write them Identify the most important business roles, key decisions, and critical activities involved in software projects Strengthen collaboration between non-technical and technical teams Grasp common software project terminology, required for non-techies Understand the software development life cycle Gain insight on the common software project methodologies and how they differ Understand what software developers do at a high level Who This Book Is For Non-technical business professionals (such as small business owners, startup founders, or employees of a business of any size or industry) who need to secure and implement a software solution. The reader may supervise or collaborate with technical teams, and may be a (beginning) software developer looking for practical insights and better ways to communicate with business colleagues.

Garayo Maiztegui, Felix, Design and Evaluation of an E-Learning Artefact for the Implementation of SAP S/4 HANA. (Gabler Theses) 182 pp. 2023:2 (Springer Gabler, GW) <698-318>
ISBN 978-3-658-40730-8 paper ¥21,875.- (税込) EUR 89.99

The objective of this study is to create a new e-learning artefact for SAP S/4 Hana training purposes. Based on Design Science Research, a new prototype of an e-learning artefact has been developed. The prototype is grounded on didactic and information systems theories, as well as models. The aim of this new prototype is to transfer knowledge of business processes with the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SAP S/4 HANA in an effective and efficient way. The study is validated through an experiment with a treatment and a control group. While the treatment group learns with the new e-learning artefact, the control group keeps with the existing conventional training. Results show that the treatment group have significantly less dropouts than the control group, and that the treatment group could also finalize the SAP S/4 Hana exercises in less time. This study shows also how companies can benefit significantly using the same approach through a set of guidelines.

Heinemann, Gerrit, The New Online Trade: Business Models, Business systems and Benchmarks in e-commerce. 504 pp. 2023:5 (Springer Gabler, GW) <698-319>
ISBN 978-3-658-40756-8 paper ¥24,306.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This book presents developments and future trends in e-commerce, which is shaped by customers' new digital communication and consumption patterns. Gerrit Heinemann sheds light on e-commerce business models, channel excellence as well as success factors such as digital time advantages and customer centricity. He analyzes the digital challenges and highlights the consequences and opportunities associated with online commerce. Recognized best practices illustrate how successful digital commerce works and what the "lessons learned" of the past years are. The 13th edition describes which new approaches will shape the future of online retail and which developments will remain long-term issues. While, for example, app and smartphone commerce, including mobile payment, continue to be long-running issues, the environmental issue is coming at online commerce with a concentrated charge. This means that people's growing need for more sustainability and consideration for the environment hasnow also arrived in e-commerce. This work is therefore devoted to sustainable e-commerce in the context of online logistics, which runs counter to the new trend towards quick commerce. The topics of climate neutrality and returns management are also increasingly coming into focus. In addition, current topics such as the marketplace theme and social commerce will be explored in greater depth. Furthermore, numerous new legal requirements are taken into account, which place increased obligations on marketplace operators in particular. The content - Meta-targeting and business ideas in online retailing - Business model of online trade - Forms of online trade - Business systems and benchmarks in e-commerce - Best practices and risks in online retailing

W.W.ベイバー他編　日本のデジタル・トランスフォーメーションにおけるイノベーションの導入と適応
Khare, Anshuman / Baber, William W. (eds.), Adopting and Adapting Innovation in Japan's Digital Transformation. (Economics, Law, and Institutions in Asia Pacific) 158 pp. 2023:5 (Springer, GW) <698-320>
ISBN 978-981-9903-20-7 hard ¥38,892.- (税込) EUR 159.99 *

This book explores how the business transformation taking place in Japan is influenced by the digital revolution. The chapters present approaches and examples from sectors commonly understood to be visible arenas of digital transformation-3D printing and mobility, for instance-as well as some from not-so-obvious sectors, such as retail, services, and fintech.Business today is facing unprecedented change especially due to the adoption of new, digital technologies, with a noticeable transformation of manufacturing and services. The changes have been brought by advanced robotics, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and digital networks that are growing in size and capability as the number of connected devices explodes. In addition, there are advanced manufacturing and collaborative connected platforms, including machine-to-machine communications. Adoption of digital technology has caused process disruptions in both the manufacturing and services sectors and led to new business models and new products. While examining the preparedness of the Japanese economy to embrace these changes, the book explores the impact of digitally influenced changes on some selected sectors from a Japanese perspective. It paints a big picture in explaining how a previously manufacturing-centric, successful economy adopts change to retain and rebuild success in the global environment. Japan as a whole is embracing, yet also avoiding-innovating but also restricting-various forms of digitalization of life and work. The book, with its 12 chapters, is a collaborative effort of individuals contributing diverse points of view as technologists, academics, and managers.

Liebregts, Werner / van den Heuvel, W.-J. et al. (eds.), Data Science for Entrepreneurship: Principles and Methods for Data Engineering, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, and the Society. (Classroom Companion: Business) 534 pp. 2023:4 (Springer, GW) <698-321>
ISBN 978-3-031-19553-2 hard ¥19,444.- (税込) EUR 79.99

The fast-paced technological development and the plethora of data create numerous opportunities waiting to be exploited by entrepreneurs. This book provides a detailed, yet practical, introduction to the fundamental principles of data science and how entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs can take advantage of it. It walks the reader through sections on data engineering, and data analytics as well as sections on data entrepreneurship and data use in relation to society. The book also offers ways to close the research and practice gaps between data science and entrepreneurship. By having read this book, students of entrepreneurship courses will be better able to commercialize data-driven ideas that may be solutions to real-life problems. Chapters contain detailed examples and cases for a better understanding. Discussion points or questions at the end of each chapter help to deeply reflect on the learning material.

Lin, Shaopei / Zhao, Guohua, Fuzzy Quantitative Management: Principles, Methodologies and Applications. (Fuzzy Management Methods) 165 pp. 2023:4 (Springer, GW) <698-322>
ISBN 978-981-10-7687-9 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book is devoted to fuzzy quantitative studies in managerial science, discussing the philosophical background and decision-making essentials. For reference, a series of practical examples illustrate broad areas of application that are important in project risk management problems, and in complicated mega projects. Using computers to simulate human intelligence with fuzzy approaches is the basis of "Fuzzy-AI model," which offers an efficient tool capable of simulating human intelligence in order to perform digitized decision inference and quantitative information management.

シッピングとロジスティクス管理　第2版
Lun, Y. H. Venus / Lai, Kee-hung / Cheng, T. C. E. et al., Shipping and Logistics Management. 2nd ed. 354 pp. 2023:5 (Springer, GW) <698-323>
ISBN 978-3-031-26089-6 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book explains global trends and strategies in the shipping business, looking at the role of logistics service providers and at how information technology can help shipping operations. It also introduces best practices and advice that will allow professionals to improve the management of shipping and logistics activities. The book consists of sections examining shipping and trade, business strategies for shipping, intermodal container transport operations, and ports. This new edition adds a new fifth section with four new chapters that discusses contemporary issues in shipping. The new chapters are related to risk management in shipping, shipping security and safety, environmental and social sustainability, and a review of new technologies in the shipping industry and their future potential. An invaluable source of information for researchers and advanced, or graduate, students, Shipping and Logistics Management is also a useful reference for shipping practitioners and consultants.

McGibney, Daniel P., Applied Linear Regression for Business Analytics with R: A Practical Guide to Data Science with Case Studies. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 337) 272 pp. 2023:4 (Springer, GW) <698-326>
ISBN 978-3-031-21479-0 hard ¥26,737.- (税込) EUR 109.99

Applied Linear Regression for Business Analytics with R introduces regression analysis to business students using the R programming language with a focus on illustrating and solving real-time, topical problems. Specifically, this book presents modern and relevant case studies from the business world, along with clear and concise explanations of the theory, intuition, hands-on examples, and the coding required to employ regression modeling. Each chapter includes the mathematical formulation and details of regression analysis and provides in-depth practical analysis using the R programming language.

Moore, Karl, Generation Why: How Boomers Can Lead and Learn from Millennials and Gen Z. 216 pp. 2023:5 (McGill-Queen's U. Pr., CN) <698-327>
ISBN 978-0-228-01686-1 hard ¥26,928.- (税込) US$ 120.00 *
ISBN 978-0-228-01687-8 paper ¥6,719.- (税込) US$ 29.95 *

Perhaps more than ever before, young people entering the workforce are searching for meaning and authenticity in their careers. This book helps managers understand the postmodern worldview held by generation Z and younger millennials, how it influences their behaviour at work, and how they want to be led in the workplace.Karl Moore takes a practical and down-to-earth approach to understanding what drives millennials and generation Z and how the education system they were brought up in has informed their worldview. Based on hundreds of interviews conducted with under-thirty-year-olds across Canada, the United States, Japan, Iceland, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere, as well as interviews with executives to gain their perspectives on changing dynamics in the workplace, Generation Why provides a thorough study of these generations' ideas about truth, hierarchy, and leadership.Focusing on listening, purpose, reverse mentoring, feedback, and how people relate to each other in the workplace, Generation Why provides the essential tools for effectively working with millennials and generation Z and unlocking their full professional potential.

Nuccio, Massimiliano / Mogno, Sofia, Mapping Digital Skills in Cultural and Creative Industries in Italy: A Natural Language Processing Approach. (Contributions to Management Science) 191 pp. 2023:5 (Springer, GW) <698-328>
ISBN 978-3-031-26866-3 hard ¥21,875.- (税込) EUR 89.99

Digital transformation has profoundly affected organizations and value chains in cultural production at the global level. The volume focuses on this change by looking at the knowledge, skills, and competencies (KSC) of the labor force in the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Italy. The contribution of the research is twofold. On the one hand, the book offers a detailed map of the KSC of creative and cultural professions and workers, on the other hand, it identifies relevant gaps between supply and demand across different cultural sub-sectors and typologies of workers. The study adopts an original methodology that implements a Natural Language Processing (NLP) approach to the analysis of education, experiences, and accomplishments contained in CVs. The result of the mapping exercise based on the algorithm shows how managerial and digital skills are increasingly crucial in the CCI in combination with creative skills. The Italian labor market in these industries seems characterized not only by a growing symbiosis between creative, digital, and managerial KSC but also by a convergence of CCI sub-sectors, whose boundaries get increasingly blurred and permeable. Finally, comparing the supply and demand of KSC, the book provides managers, practitioners, policymakers, and educational institutions with a comprehensive overview of the new KSC needed in CCI.

Rajagopal, Ananya, Towards Cleaner Entrepreneurship: Bridging Social Consciousness and Sustainability. (Palgrave Studies of Entrepreneurship and Social Challenges in Developing Economies) 175 pp. 2023:2 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <698-330>
ISBN 978-3-031-24883-2 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book brings together research related to sustainability, green, and eco-entrepreneurship to explore what the author describes as cleaner entrepreneurship, which also links to social issues and public policy. Particularly in emerging markets, public policies have encouraged the co-creation of sustainable entrepreneurial activities. It begins by discussing sustainable entrepreneurship in the context of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and presents global perspectives of entrepreneurship and social consciousness. It then presents a framework describing how sustainable entrepreneurship can address issues such as poverty, access to healthcare, and gender inequality. The book closes by laying out future standpoints of green entrepreneurship and how global-local partnerships will encourage reverse innovation and collective business development projects.

Schmitz, Fabian, Akzeptanz von Elektromobilitaet in Deutschland: Eine Untersuchung der Einflussfaktoren auf die Akzeptanz der Elektromobilitaet und Entwicklung von marketingorientierten Loesungsansaetzen. (Strategisches Marketingmanagement 37) 262 S. 2023:1 (P. Lang, SZ) <698-331>
ISBN 978-3-631-88028-9 hard ¥17,248.- (税込) SFR 70.00

Schneckenleitner, Peter / Reitberger, W. et al. (eds.), Conference Proceedings Trends in Business Communication 2022. 222 pp. 2023:5 (Springer Gabler, GW) <698-332>
ISBN 978-3-658-40618-9 paper ¥26,737.- (税込) EUR 109.99

The academic conference Trends in Business Communication (TIBCOM) addresses current and upcoming trends in the communication sector. International scientists present their new findings in the fields of marketing and communication after a peer-review process. The presented content will be mapped and submitted in form of Full Scientific Papers and will be the subject of this conference proceedings. The international conference took place virtually on December 9, 2022.

Oeztuerk, Riza / Akpinar, Haldun (eds.), Data Driven Decisions in Enterprises - Implications for Business Education and Cases. 230 pp. 2023:1 (P. Lang, SZ) <698-335>
ISBN 978-3-631-87871-2 paper ¥15,769.- (税込) SFR 64.00

In our world, where information and communication technologies are reshaping and continuing to shape every field, it is clear that enterprises that can follow the flow of information, grind the information they collect in information mills, and provide intelligence by using their internal and external information, can adapt to changing conditions in a timely and effective manner in proportion to its power. At this point, the aim is to automate the realization of this whole process to the greatest possible extent. In this context, the important developments in the last 20 years have been focusing on business intelligence, big data, deep learning, reinforcement learning, data intelligence, decision intelligence, automated decision-making, and other concepts and the development of application tools. From this point of view, under the title of “Data-driven decisions in enterprises ? implications for business education and cases,” papers collected from various universities worldwide are included in this conference proceedings.

Delcea, Camelia / Cotfas, Liviu-Adrian, Advancements of Grey Systems Theory in Economics and Social Sciences. (Series on Grey System) 333 pp. 2023:3 (Springer, GW) <698-11>
ISBN 978-981-19-9931-4 hard ¥21,875.- (税込) EUR 89.99 *

This book focuses on the main advancements made in the economics and social sciences field through the use of grey systems theory. As a result, it addresses both the state of the art and the applications of grey systems theory in economics and social sciences. The book is structured in eight main chapters, covering the following topics: the state of the art in the grey systems theory research in economics and social sciences, which includes a bibliometric analysis, a selection of the most well-cited papers in the field, and a selection of applications in which the grey systems theory is used in the areas of suppliers selection, risk assessment, public opinion assessment, linear programming, complex projects management, social media analysis, and natural language processing Each chapter gives an overview of a particular economic or social sciences topic, providing an explanation on the main terms and methods used for solving the problem, including the notations, terminology, and the needed steps to solve it. A practical application is presented in most of the chapters, while in the others, a series of case studies are presented from the literature and discussed in depth in terms of methods used and advantages brought by each of these methods. The last chapter discusses the hybridization cases in which the grey systems theory has been or can be successfully used along with other artificial intelligence methods and techniques for a more advanced analysis in the economics and social sciences field. The reasoning and the explanations used in the book are easy to understand for the interested persons who are not familiar to the field and want to learn more related on how the grey systems theory can be applied to economics and social sciences. As for the experts in this field, this book can be a good referral point for developing new areas of research by combining the advantages of the grey systems theory with other theories within the field.