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

Cuthbertson, Richard / Aleksi Rusanen, Olli et al. (eds.), The Red Queen Retail Race: An Innovation Pandemic in the Era of Digitization. 224 pp. 2023:6 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <702-469>
ISBN 978-0-19-286261-7 hard ¥20,174.- (税込) GB￡ 70.00 *

The Red Queen Retail Race: An Innovation Pandemic in the Era of Digitization, considers how innovation through technological change has been transforming the retail sector in different markets, and how such change has been accelerated through the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The book is inspired by Alice's encounters of the Red Queen's race in the classic novel Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll (1871), where 'it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place'. This metaphor is illustrative for the service sector that is in a transition from 'a slow world' towards a Red Queen race, where running faster is not enough by itself. It is changing how a consumer society operates, replacing investment in the physical confines of products, stores, and geographical areas, with investment in the apparently unbounded digital universe of information, relationships, and social networks. Online and mobile services enable new entrants to bypass investments in fixed assets and avoid regulatory issues by employing new business models. By leveraging such advantages, technologically-driven international competition has created substantial challenges for established retailers and service providers in domestic markets across the globe. The result is a reconsideration of the role of place in a digital world.

Dathe, Tracy / Mueller, Volker / Helmold, Marc, Business Opportunities and Risks in China: Strategies and Recommendations from a European Perspective. (Management for Professionals) 220 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-470>
ISBN 978-3-031-31932-7 hard ¥24,306.- (税込) EUR 99.99

The rise of China poses a significant challenge to the existing, Western-dominated world economic order. The effectiveness of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is contingent on a smooth transition of the world's economic center toward the Asia-Pacific Region. For Western investors, the vast market opportunities can be tempting. However, the lack of experience and knowledge of international management in China - a country with radically different business rules and cultural background - poses a substantial risk. This book provides comprehensive insights into the fast-changing business world in China. Based on the authors' theoretical knowledge and invaluable years of practical experience, it discusses the various options for doing business in China, with current examples that demonstrate how European SMEs can successfully position themselves between multinational companies and local competitors. It also highlights new opportunities arising from China's international involvement (New Silk Road, RCEP) and addresses risk management for European SMEs operating in China. Moreover, it sheds light on how to form relationships of mutual trust between Chinese policymakers and their advisors/cooperation partners from abroad. Readers with an interest in doing business in China will find this book particularly valuable.

Deslandes, Ghislain, Postcritical Management Studies: Philosophical Investigations. (Ethical Economy 65) 155 pp. 2023:5 (Springer, GW) <702-471>
ISBN 978-3-031-29403-7 hard ¥29,168.- (税込) EUR 119.99 *

Dhiman, Satinder (ed.), Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship: Global Initiatives Towards Engaged Sustainability. 170 pp. 2023:5 (Springer, GW) <702-472>
ISBN 978-3-031-28884-5 hard ¥34,030.- (税込) EUR 139.99

Dindarian, Khalil, Embracing the Black Swan: How Resilient Organizations Survive and Thrive Under Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Risks. (Future of Business and Finance) 271 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-473>
ISBN 978-3-031-29343-6 hard ¥20,660.- (税込) EUR 84.99

Emrouznejad, Ali / Petridis, Konstantinos / Charles, Vincent, Data Envelopment Analysis with GAMS: A Handbook on Productivity Analysis and Performance Measurement. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 338) 138 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-474>
ISBN 978-3-031-30700-3 hard ¥31,599.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). It explains how this non-parametric technique is used to measure performance and extract efficiency from homogeneous entities within a production procedure. It situates DEA within a growing field of productivity analysis and performance measurement, for which numerous models have been proposed. This book encapsulates all of the advances in DEA models proposed in the literature. These models are presented in the context of the GAMS software, which is a powerful tool for mathematical programming models. This book serves two educational purposes: it introduces readers to DEA models and provides examples using GAMS. In addition, the reader is introduced to GAMS programming, as well as innovative and practical applications. GAMS codes are available for free, allowing readers to test and expand the models to meet their specific needs.

Garcia Alcaraz, Jorge Luis et al. (eds.), Supply Chain Management Strategies and Methodologies: Experiences from Latin America. (Lecture Notes in Logistics) 496 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-475>
ISBN 978-3-031-32031-6 hard ¥41,323.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book showcases the successful practices of manufacturing companies in Latin America, highlighting the strategies and technologies they have implemented to produce high-quality products and remain competitive in the market. Divided into three parts, the book covers various aspects of the manufacturing process. Part I presents methodologies and strategies for demand forecasting and raw material procurement, providing insights into how companies are meeting their production needs and managing costs. Part II focuses on methodologies and strategies applied in the production process, exploring the various techniques and practices that companies are utilizing to optimize their manufacturing operations. Finally, Part III lists methodologies and strategies applied to product distribution, demonstrating how companies are delivering their products to market efficiently and effectively. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the best practicesbeing employed by successful manufacturing companies in Latin America, offering valuable insights for businesses looking to improve their manufacturing processes and remain competitive in today's market.

Giorgi, Giorgio / Jimenez, Bienvenido / Novo, Vicente, Basic Mathematical Programming Theory. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 344) 418 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-476>
ISBN 978-3-031-30323-4 hard ¥29,168.- (税込) EUR 119.99

The subject of (static) optimization, also called mathematical programming, is one of the most important and widespread branches of modern mathematics, serving as a cornerstone of such scientific subjects as economic analysis, operations research, management sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics, statistics, computer science, biology, and social sciences. This book presents a unified, progressive treatment of the basic mathematical tools of mathematical programming theory. The authors expose said tools, along with results concerning the most common mathematical programming problems formulated in a finite-dimensional setting, forming the basis for further study of the basic questions on the various algorithmic methods and the most important particular applications of mathematical programming problems. This book assumes no previous experience in optimization theory, and the treatment of the various topics is largely self-contained. Prerequisites are the basic tools of differential calculus for functions of several variables, the basic notions of topology and of linear algebra, and the basic mathematical notions and theoretical background used in analyzing optimization problems. The book is aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in mathematical programming problems but also those professionals who use optimization methods and wish to learn the more theoretical aspects of these questions.

Hagemann, Michael, A Leadership Paradigm Shift to 'Eclectic Leadership': The Development of Principles for an Holistic and Effective Leadership Framework. (Gabler Theses) 283 pp. 2023:6 (Springer Gabler, GW) <702-477>
ISBN 978-3-658-41577-8 paper ¥24,306.- (税込) EUR 99.99

The objective of this book is to develop leadership principles from two directions - the scientific and the practical perspective - that are both application-oriented and universally applicable as well as effective and flow into a holistic leadership framework. Both the hermeneutic and the empirical analysis show that the basic principles of holistic, application-oriented, universally applicable and effective leadership can be described with the duality of transactional management and transformational leadership principles, taking into account core traits and alignment with follower needs. These in turn lead to a collection of essential principles of effective leadership known as the "eclectic leadership framework". The essential finding is that the basic principles are complementary and that a clear focus on people and their needs is the most effective way to lead.

Hallonsten, Olof, Empty Innovation: Causes and Consequences of Society's Obsession with Entrepreneurship and Growth. 116 pp. 2023:6 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <702-478>
ISBN 978-3-031-31478-0 hard ¥12,151.- (税込) EUR 49.99

Innovation is generally viewed as something inherently good, a source of progress and prosperity in our society. But innovation can also have negative, unintended, and wasteful effects, if policies are misdirected and organizations pursue innovation to look good and convey a message, rather than to actually achieve improvements of technologies, services, and products. This book makes the case that innovation has become a buzzword, a political cure-all, and increasingly an empty phrase, and that this has become detrimental to innovation itself.Governmental (and supra-governmental) innovation policy is often unrealistically phrased and shaped, and corporate innovation projects are not seldom meaningless acts of window-dressing. The book describes the problems this presents for society, organizations, and individuals, and seeks explanations for why it has come to be this way. Giving way to a more realistic view of what innovation really is, and how it can beaccomplished, the book develops a multifaceted sociological and historical argument where several complementary reasons for the prevalence of "empty innovation" are proposed. The book will be of great interest to scholars and students of innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and all those with an interest in the failures of current innovation strategies.This is an open access book.

Hattula, Cansu / Koehler, Ines (eds.), Change Management Revisited: A Practitioner's Guide to Implementing Digital Solutions. (Business Guides on the Go) 238 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-479>
ISBN 978-3-031-30239-8 hard ¥9,234.- (税込) EUR 37.99

This book on change management is aimed at top and middle management, change managers, and change leaders - but also anyone who is managing a change project as part of a software implementation or introduction of a digital product. In this book, experts from industry and academia draw attention to pitfalls and best practices in change management from a business perspective, but also place an important focus on the human component. The book does not prioritize theoretical frameworks, but compels the reader towards a reality-check and gain a practical understanding of the topic. The authors also explore why - despite the broad knowledge available - there still is a gap when it comes to what is applied in real life.

Helmold, Marc, Virtual and Innovative Quality Management Across the Value Chain: Industry Insights, Case Studies and Best Practices. (Management for Professionals) 221 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-480>
ISBN 978-3-031-30088-2 hard ¥24,306.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This book provides professionals and academics with a holistic and practical approach to virtual and innovative quality management (QM) throughout the business value chain. It describes how to manage the value change from the supply side combining all functions of the value chain and contains best practices in performance, particularly in the production, trading, service, and information industries. It explores such topics as integrated management systems (IMS), extended reality, artificial intelligence, and environmental social governance (ESG). Industry examples and case studies are used to reveal the diversity of opportunities for QM methodologies and principles. This book is an ideal guide for professionals and practitioners who wish to incorporate QM concepts to achieve a competitive advantage across all business functions.

Je Jo, Hyung / Jeong, Jun Ho / Kim, Chulsik, Agile Against Lean: An Inquiry into the Production System of Hyundai Motor. 267 pp. 2023:6 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <702-481>
ISBN 978-981-9920-41-9 hard ¥31,599.- (税込) EUR 129.99

Jung, Timothy / tom Dieck, M. Claudia (eds.), XR-Metaverse Cases: Business Application of AR, VR, XR and Metaverse. (Business Guides on the Go) 105 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-482>
ISBN 978-3-031-30565-8 hard ¥12,151.- (税込) EUR 49.99 *

This book presents a collection of latest case studies on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR) and metaverse applications in various industries. AR, VR, XR and Metaverse are changing the business landscape, providing opportunities for businesses to offer unique services and experiences to their customers. The case studies explore business uses of the technology across multiple industries such as healthcare, tourism, hospitality, events, fashion, entertainment, retail, education and video gaming. The volume includes solutions of different maturities as well as those from startups to large enterprises thereby providing a thorough view of how AR, VR, XR and Metaverse can be used in business.

Kalkman, Jori P., Frontline Crisis Response: Operational Dilemmas in Emergency Services, Armed Forces, and Humanitarian Organizations. 250 pp. 2023:10 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <702-483>
ISBN 978-1-00-926219-4 hard ¥20,174.- (税込) GB￡ 70.00 *
ISBN 978-1-00-926218-7 paper ¥6,625.- (税込) GB￡ 22.99 *

Frontline crisis response is challenging. Emergency responders, soldiers, and humanitarian aid workers all operate at the frontlines of threatening, uncertain crisis situations on a daily basis. Under intense pressure, they need to make a range of difficult decisions: to follow preexisting plans or improvise; to abide by top-down instructions or take discretionary actions; to get emotionally involved or keep a rational distance? These dilemmas define their work but, until now, have not been subjected to systematic investigation. This book conducts in-depth studies of eleven such dilemmas by integrating a wide array of research findings on crisis response operations. The comprehensive overview of crisis response research shows how frontline responders deal with these dilemmas amidst the chaos of crises and forms the basis for the formulation of a theory of frontline crisis response. As such, this book will undoubtedly help to understand, evaluate, and advance crisis response operations.

Kreutzer, Ralf T. / Klose, Sonja, Next Stop Metaverse: A Quick Guide to Concepts, Uses, and Potential for Research and Practice. (Business Guides on the Go) 133 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-485>
ISBN 978-3-658-41179-4 hard ¥9,720.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book initiates the conversation about the metaverse in science and practice. What will the metaverse look like? What is it about? Where do we stand? What do we need? Where is the journey going? To begin with: Is the metaverse an idea or a promise? Ralf T. Kreutzer and Sonja Klose try to make the vision tangible and imaginable. As with the Internet, it is difficult at this point to predict which developments and technologies will be created and combined by which individuals and companies and in what way.The authors take you by the hand and recommend: Don't ignore these developments! There is no need to make extensive investments in the metaverse today. But a few hands-on exercises are provided to help you be ready when the bandwagon picks up speed. In addition, it can help you to gain advantages in employer branding if it becomes visible that you are also dealing with exciting future topics.

Kumar Datta, Biplab, Fast-Track Innovation and Commercialization: Tools and Techniques. 159 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-486>
ISBN 978-3-031-30374-6 hard ¥19,444.- (税込) EUR 79.99

This book discusses innovation and invention. It introduces innovation, the innovation eco-system needed in company to succeed in innovation, the need for innovation and its timing with respect to the product life cycle. It shows how to develop innovation strategy and get ready for product development, the management of innovation processes from the concept phase to commercialization and supplies practical tools and techniques for achieving success in complex, fast-track technology development projects.In today's world of fast-paced innovation from all corners of the world, technology is getting obsolete much faster than it was 50 years ago. In order to match the fast-evolving market demand and evolution of technology, one needs to innovate much faster. The whole process of developing technology/product/services from concept phase to prototyping to series production and commercialization has to happen in a very structured way so that the process is not only fast-track and lean but also very efficient. The methodology presented in the book has been applied in many real-life projects. The book will be of interest to professionals in business and technology as well as students.

Mandl, Christoph E., Managing Complexity in Social Systems: Leverage Points for Policy and Strategy. 2nd ed. (Management for Professionals) 249 pp. 2023:5 (Springer, GW) <702-487>
ISBN 978-3-031-30221-3 hard ¥20,660.- (税込) EUR 84.99

This book explores how to manage complexity in a highly interconnected world. How can complexity be managed when it cannot be reduced? From organizational addiction to market failure, from limits to growth to the rebound effect, from tragedy of the commons to path dependence, answers are anything but trivial, and can only be found by combining insights from complexity science, system dynamics, system theory and systems thinking. This book bridges the gap between rigorous science and real-life experience to explore the potential and limitations of systems archetypes and their leverage points in implementing effective policies and strategies. It is grounded in Jay Forrester's language of stock and flow diagrams to address issues of circular causality and causal loops in social systems.The second edition has been completely updated, revised, and extended to thoroughly analyze super wicked problems such as global climate change, climate neutrality, and extremely rapid spread of epidemics. Furthermore, it offers a novel integration of Peter Senge's concept of systems archetypes with Horst Rittel's concept of wicked problems. "This text is an important contribution to an emerging field of thought. I have enjoyed and benefitted from reading this text; you will also."Dennis L. Meadows, Emeritus Professor of Systems Management, University of New Hampshire, USA"This book looks at the world from a different, yet very effective vantage point: the systemic perspective... The author delivers a perfect introduction to systemic thinking, - unorthodox, insightful and practical." Markus Schwaninger, Emeritus Professor of Management, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland

Massa, Massimo / Taraporevala, Kai / Van der Heyden, Ludo, Value Creation for Owners and Directors: A Practical Guide on How to Lead your Business. 491 pp. 2023:6 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <702-488>
ISBN 978-3-031-19725-3 hard ¥15,798.- (税込) EUR 64.99

?This book deals with a much understudied and poorly understood aspect of business: the role of owners and boards in value creation. While there is abundant guidance on value creation for publicly listed firms and their managers, the role played by owners, and their corporate directors, in value creation and governance has been overlooked. This book aims to fill that gap. * The first part deals with the mission, and the values and rules pertaining to the governance of the business. These structural elements are fundamental for owners to get right as they pave the way to value creation, or its opposite. They refer to "WHAT" owners have to do. Another element is the formation of the three boards that govern owner-led firms: the owners board, the board of directors, and the management board. * The second part addresses the relational elements that owners must master to effectively manage the social and emotionaldynamics in their enterprise. It deals with the "HOW" of ownership, namely the leadership process that lies at the heart of board work. This process ensures alignment across the three boards and also with stakeholders that is vital to realizing owners' value creating aims. * Thirdly, the book explores the histories, defining experiences, and talents that define owners and shape their enterprise. It concerns the "WHOM," namely the identities of owners. It explores the diversity of ownership styles and identifies the critical personal transitions owners must make in their leadership quest. This book offers a practical guide for business aiming for value creation. It also should be of interest to directors and executives of all firms with identifiable ownership, such as entrepreneurial, family, state-owned and private equity firms.

Molina, Arturo / Rajagopal, Challenge-Based Learning, Research, and Innovation: Leveraging Industry, Government, and Society. (Palgrave Studies of Entrepreneurship and Social Challenges in Developing Economies) 223 pp. 2023:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <702-489>
ISBN 978-3-031-29155-5 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

Challenge-based research focuses on addressing societal and environmental problems. One way of doing so is by transforming existing businesses to profitable ventures through co-creation and co-evolution. Drawing on the resource-based view, this book discusses how social challenges can be linked with the industrial value-chain through collaborative research, knowledge sharing, and transfer of technology to deliver value. The work is divided into three sections: Part 1 discusses social challenges, triple bottom line, and entrepreneurship as drivers for research, learning, and innovation while Part 2 links challenge-based research to social and industrial development in emerging markets. The final section considers research-based innovation and the role of technology, with the final chapter bridging concepts and practices to shape the future of society and industry. The authors present the RISE paradigm, which integrates people (society), planet (sustainability),and profit (industry and business) as critical constructs for socio-economic and regional development. Arguing that the converging of society and industry is essential for the business ecosystem to stay competitive in the marketplace, this book analyzes possible approaches to linking challenge-based research with social and industrial innovations in the context of sectoral challenges like food production, housing, energy, biotechnology, and sustainability. It will serve as a valuable resource to researchers interested in topics such as social challenges, innovation, technology, sustainability, and society-industry linkage.

中森義輝編　知識の技術とシステム
Nakamori, Yoshiteru (ed.), Knowledge Technology and Systems: Toward Establishing Knowledge Systems Science. (Translational Systems Sciences 34) 287 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-490>
ISBN 978-981-9910-74-8 hard ¥41,323.- (税込) EUR 169.99 *

This book discusses technology and systems to create valuable ideas from data through the construction of knowledge. The primary concern is to make better decisions about economic and management issues in today's information-flooded society. Human creative activity is in the realm of soft technology, with no physical entity to operate. Focusing on the ability of knowledge as judgment power, this definition results: "Knowledge technology is soft technology that underpins the human creative activities of converting data and information into knowledge, creating new ideas based on that knowledge and validating those ideas." That definition includes a wide range of soft technologies developed in informatics, management studies, and systems science. The knowledge system creates ideas from data and knowledge through knowledge technologies. Based on the proposition that knowledge emerges by the interaction between explicit and tacit knowledge, another definition is possible: "The knowledge system is a system that promotes interaction between codified and personalized knowledge and creates ideas for solving a specific problem." Codified knowledge includes data and information, while personalized knowledge is empirical knowledge or wisdom that is difficult to put into words. Building a knowledge system requires mathematical or intelligent knowledge technology and participatory knowledge technology to create or manage codified knowledge and personalized knowledge. For example, a company builds cross-sectional knowledge systems by gathering human resources from various departments, according to the purpose, as in new product development or sales promotion. Chapter 1 defines knowledge technology and the knowledge system and organizes the challenges in their development, while Chapters 2 through 9 introduce mathematical or intelligent knowledge technologies by researchers at the forefront of knowledge technology development.

Neal, Judi (ed.), Personal, Educational and Organizational Transformation: Leadership Change During Times of Metacrisis. (Future of Business and Finance) 220 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-491>
ISBN 978-3-031-29252-1 hard ¥20,660.- (税込) EUR 84.99

Nguyen Hoang, Thuan / Nguyen, Hung / Pham, H. et al. (eds.), Business Innovation for the Post-pandemic Era in Vietnam. 176 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-492>
ISBN 978-981-9915-44-6 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book documents the recent post-pandemic era business innovation research in Vietnam bringing together selected works from the 2022 'International Conference on Business Innovation: Business Innovation in a Post-pandemic World' held at RMIT University in Vietnam. The book contributes to the body of knowledge in several ways. It serves as a comprehensive reference for business innovation research and promotes recent progress in business innovation applications in Vietnam and offers a shared understanding to help coordinate future research in the field.

Norese, Maria Franca et al. (eds.), Multicriteria Decision Aiding Interventions: Applications for Analysts. (Multiple Criteria Decision Making) 262 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-493>
ISBN 978-3-031-28464-9 hard ¥24,306.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This book introduces readers to multicriteria decision aiding (MCDA) interventions used in complex situations. In each chapter, expert analysts propose a piece of the puzzle, while the final, complete puzzle offers an interesting reflection of the main challenges and difficulties associated with decision aiding interventions, as well as the different tools adopted in response. Particular attention is given to the approaches used to identify and overcome specific difficulties.Designed for analysts familiar with several multicriteria methods but seeking detailed information and experience, this book helps to elaborate and validate MC models in real-life decision aiding interventions. In addition, it helps novice analysts appreciate the difficulty of decision aiding and use the available methods to reduce or control them with the help of socio-technical approaches.

Ramamohan Rao, T. V. S., Managerial Discretion in Imperfect Markets. 182 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-496>
ISBN 978-981-9915-36-1 hard ¥29,168.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book deals with behavioral responses of management of firms that make several decisions with respect to production, marketing, finance, organization of activities within divisions, and interrelations between divisions (including synergies between them and constraints placed on each other in the attainment of overall goals of the firm). The market conditions, that constitute the basis of such decisions, may be stable, random but predictable, or uncertain. It can be expected that objectives attained by the firm, as a result of decisions of management, may be different from the maximum which can be achieved. A generic conceptualization of such managerial discretion and operationally useful methods of measurement have been presented. It is possible to develop machine learning algorithms on this basis to minimize managerial discretion and assist managers in arriving at strategic decisions thereby leaving more resources to deal with uncertain events as they arise. The volume is a great resource not only for researchers, but also decision makers in corporates.

V.Ratten編　企業家精神のビジネスの議論
Ratten, Vanessa (ed.), Entrepreneurship Business Debates: Multidimensional Perspectives across Geo-political Frontiers. 110 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-497>
ISBN 978-981-9910-70-0 hard ¥38,892.- (税込) EUR 159.99 *

This book introduces entrepreneurship as a concept that is popular in the general media but also in academic study. What is evident is due to its positive and negative connotations in society. This book identifies that it is important to debate the topic of entrepreneurship in order to understand its multi-faceted nature. This edited book includes a number of chapters that discuss multidimensional perspectives from an international perspective. This book emphasizes the geo-political frontiers related to entrepreneurship based on current debates, which includes recent global changes.This book also challenges the debatable as to whether entrepreneurship should be examined at the individual, firm, regional, or industry level. This book goes further to demonstrate that this depends on the type and nature of the study. Therefore, it is better to consider entrepreneurship in a multidimensional way that incorporates different levels of analysis.This book shows each level of analysis that can be considered from a geo-political perspective. This means including an overview of the cultural factors that influence entrepreneurial behavior. In this way, this book helps readers to understand how and why geography and politics influence entrepreneurial action.

Richardson, Sydney D., Making the Entrepreneurial Transition: Understanding the Challenges of Women Entre-Employees. (Palgrave Studies in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization in Business) 138 pp. 2023:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <702-499>
ISBN 978-3-031-29210-1 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

Entre-employees are those who work for an organization while running their own company, with no interest in the transition to full-time entrepreneurship. This book explores the history, challenges, and leadership development of women entre-employees. The author examines the impact of COVID as well as race and sexism in the workplace on women entre-employees. She also discusses how women are more likely to embrace community-driven businesses, which often face slow growth. Given these challenges, the author proposes ways that employers can support women entre-employees, who have been proven to be valuable workers. Using the life stories of women entre-employees, this useful addition to the entrepreneurship field will appeal to entrepreneurship scholars as well as those interested in topics related to leadership and gender at work.

Schneider, Waldemar, Taoist Principles and Practices in Management: Success in a Multicultural Business. (Business Guides on the Go) 150 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-500>
ISBN 978-3-031-31175-8 hard ¥9,234.- (税込) EUR 37.99

The accelerated transformation of businesses poses major challenges to organizations. In its fundamental meaning, leadership is about a systematic way of highlighting the most important goals, combined with continuous execution along the most important principles. This book brings together key themes of Taoism, compiled for international managers who are on their way to becoming trusted leaders. After a brief outline of the guiding concepts, it discusses an application of selected teachings enriched by narratives from appropriate references and relevant verses from the Tao Te Ching (TTC). In this context, each individual yet coherent Taoist principle is applied in terms of its relevance to varying business environments.By providing embedded case studies, this book offers new ideas for managers to incorporate Taoist principles into their leadership strategies.

Schwartz, Barry / Bernacchio, Caleb et al. (eds.), Applications of Practical Wisdom in Business and Management. 80 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-501>
ISBN 978-3-031-25835-0 hard ¥31,599.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book deals with the application of the concept in business and management studies. It provides an overview of key areas of empirical research, and looks at the positioning of practical wisdom within a range of business and management contexts. These include management development and education, leadership, knowledge management, decision making, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence.Further more, the contributions provide an opportunity to explore interdisciplinary links, contemporary issues and future directions of study. This includes perspectives from social science, psychology, education and other disciplines. It provides some scope for new conceptual development, for instance by encouraging intersectional discussion with other traditions, and includes critical voices.

Seifert, Matthias (ed.), Judgment in Predictive Analytics. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 343) 301 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-502>
ISBN 978-3-031-30084-4 hard ¥38,892.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book highlights research on the behavioral biases affecting judgmental accuracy in judgmental forecasting and showcases the state-of-the-art in judgment-based predictive analytics. In recent years, technological advancements have made it possible to use predictive analytics to exploit highly complex (big) data resources. Consequently, modern forecasting methodologies are based on sophisticated algorithms from the domain of machine learning and deep learning. However, research shows that in the majority of industry contexts, human judgment remains an indispensable component of the managerial forecasting process. This book discusses ways in which decision-makers can address human behavioral issues in judgmental forecasting. The book begins by introducing readers to the notion of human-machine interactions. This includes a look at the necessity of managerial judgment in situations where organizations commonly have algorithmic decision support models at their disposal.The remainder of the book is divided into three parts, with Part I focusing on the role of individual-level judgment in the design and utilization of algorithmic models. The respective chapters cover individual-level biases such as algorithm aversion, model selection criteria, model-judgment aggregation issues and implications for behavioral change. In turn, Part II addresses the role of collective judgments in predictive analytics. The chapters focus on issues related to talent spotting, performance-weighted aggregation, and the wisdom of timely crowds. Part III concludes the book by shedding light on the importance of contextual factors as critical determinants of forecasting performance. Its chapters discuss the usefulness of scenario analysis, the role of external factors in time series forecasting and introduce the idea of mindful organizing as an approach to creating more sustainable forecasting practices in organizations.

Sharma, Vinod / Maheshkar, Chandan / Poulose, Jeanne (eds.), Analytics Enabled Decision Making. 212 pp. 2023:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <702-503>
ISBN 978-981-19-9657-3 hard ¥43,754.- (税込) EUR 179.99

Analytics is changing the landscape of businesses across sectors globally. This has led to the stimulation of interest of scholars and practitioners worldwide in this domain. The emergence of 'big data', has fanned the usages of machine learning techniques and the acceptance of 'Analytics Enabled Decision Making'. This book provides a holistic theoretical perspective combined with the application of such theories by drawing on the experiences of industry professionals and academicians from around the world. The book discusses several paradigms including pattern mining, clustering, classification, and data analysis to name a few. The main objective of this book is to offer insight into the process of decision-making that is accelerated and made more precise with the help of analytics.

Solis, Maribel Mendoza / Garcia Alcaraz, Jorge Luis et al., Leadership and Operational Indexes for Supply Chain Resilience. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) 115 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-504>
ISBN 978-3-031-32363-8 paper ¥12,151.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This book presents a novel approach for studying the impact of leadership styles on supply chain resilience using a combination of transactional and transformational leadership. The book consists of two main sections: The first introduces key concepts and provides a framework for understanding the research problem and methodology. The second section presents five structural equation models developed and validated using data collected from a survey of managers and engineers in the Mexican Maquiladora Industry. These models explore the relationships between key variables, such as agility, flexibility, alertness, and efficiency, and how they are affected by different leadership styles. The findings of this study suggest that a combination of transactional and transformational leadership is highly effective in enhancing resilience and achieving better results during disruptive events. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book is an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in supply chain management, leadership, and resilience. It contributes to the existing literature on these topics and provides practical insights for improving supply chain performance in today's complex and dynamic business environments.

Vanhoucke, Mario, The Illusion of Control: Project Data, Computer Algorithms and Human Intuition for Project Management and Control. (Management for Professionals) 290 pp. 2023:9 (Springer, GW) <702-505>
ISBN 978-3-031-31784-2 hard ¥24,306.- (税込) EUR 99.99

Vitale, Gianluca, Understanding Supply Chain Digitalization Through Actor-Network Theory: The Interplay Between Blockchain, Accounting and Management Control. (SIDREA Series in Accounting and Business Administration) 110 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-506>
ISBN 978-3-031-30987-8 hard ¥31,599.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

Combining two different actor-network theory perspectives and relying on the single case study methodology, this book offers important empirical evidence and managerial implications on the use of blockchain for accounting and control purposes. Exploring the first agro-food European case of blockchain application for supply chain management, this research work is among the pioneers in analysing the interaction between this new technology and traditional management accounting and control practices.

Xu, Xiaozhou, Comparative Entrepreneurship Education. 250 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-507>
ISBN 978-981-9918-34-8 hard ¥34,030.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book systematically compares the innovation and entrepreneurship education (IEE) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, Croatia, Canada, South Korea, and China. The book invites the most distinguished professors of each country in this field to contribute. It provides a context analysis that can lead to greater insight into why and how IEE has become an important government agenda and an institutional priority in different country settings. Following the context, each chapter analyzes governmental policies and the guidance of entrepreneurship education in recent years. This book also analyzes the internal development and supporting system of IEE from an ecosystem perspective. Based on the comparison of case countries, the book puts forwards the common successful experience and the differentiation of IEE.

Zainol, Noor Raihani / Rahman, Muhammad Khalilur, Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation in Eco-Tourism. 116 pp. 2023:4 (Springer, GW) <702-508>
ISBN 978-981-9918-26-3 hard ¥29,168.- (税込) EUR 119.99 *

This book approaches the field of social transformation from an ecotourism perspective. It unpacks the development of thought around social innovation as well as eco-tourism. After introducing various definitions and concept of social innovation and social entrepreneurship, the book then goes on to assess the current state of the environment and tourism leading into the discussion of how ecotourism social entrepreneurship can transform the industry for the better by analyzing five ecotourism case studies from Malaysia. Going beyond ecotourism social entrepreneurship in industry-specific contexts, the book serves as invitation to more participatory debate in academia in the field of social innovation and social entrepreneurship.

Omrane, Amina / Patra, Gouranga / Datta, Sumona (eds.), Digital Technologies for Smart Business, Economics and Education: Towards a Promising Future. (Arts, Research, Innovation and Society) 320 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-256>
ISBN 978-3-031-24100-0 hard ¥41,323.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book examines the application, challenges and opportunities related to the use of digital technologies in business, economics and education. In this context, the enclosed contributions identify the impact of artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things (IOT), computer vision, big data analytics and other advance technology in the area of business, economics and education. The book examines such themes as digital technology for smart business, the progress of the circular economy, the application of IOT in education, the use of drones in agri-business, business forecasting using smart technology, artificial intelligence in healthcare, among others.

Backhaus, Klaus / Erichson, Bernd / Gensler, Sonja et al., Multivariate Analysis: An Application-Oriented Introduction. 2nd ed. 600 pp. 2023 (Springer Gabler, GW) <702-266>
ISBN 978-3-658-40410-9 paper ¥10,936.- (税込) EUR 44.99 *

Data can be extremely valuable if we are able to extract information from them. This is why multivariate data analysis is essential for business and science. This book offers an easy-to-understand introduction to the most relevant methods of multivariate data analysis. It is strictly application-oriented, requires little knowledge of mathematics and statistics, demonstrates the procedures with numerical examples and illustrates each method via a case study solved with IBM's statistical software package SPSS. Extensions of the methods and links to other procedures are discussed and recommendations for application are given. An introductory chapter presents the basic ideas of the multivariate methods covered in the book and refreshes statistical basics which are relevant to all methods.For the 2nd edition, all chapters were checked and calculated using the current version of IBM SPSS.ContentsIntroduction to empirical data analysisRegression analysisAnalysis of varianceDiscriminant analysisLogistic regression Contingency analysisFactor analysisCluster analysisConjoint analysisThe original German version is now available in its 17th edition. In 2015, this book was honored by the Federal Association of German Market and Social Researchers as "the textbook that has shaped market research and practice in German-speaking countries". A Chinese version is available in its 3rd edition.On the website www.multivariate-methods.info, the authors further analyze the data with Excel and R and provide additional material to facilitate the understanding of the different multivariate methods. In addition, interactive flashcards are available to the reader for reviewing selected focal points. Download the Springer Nature Flashcards App and use exclusive content to test your knowledge.

現代中国における企業家
Qi, Xiaoying, Entrepreneurs in Contemporary China: Wealth, Connections, and Crisis. 218 pp. 2023:11 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <702-298>
ISBN 978-1-00-931610-1 hard ¥24,497.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *

Entrepreneurs in Contemporary China explores emerging business practices and related phenomena in contemporary China. It examines new forms of business practices and argues that an emerging strata of private entrepreneurs has entered the economy in recent decades, an under-researched sector of Chinese society. It draws on extensive interviews with business founders and CEOs in present-day China and shows why business-related themes are important to understanding society itself, the forces that underpin social relationships more broadly, and the basis and nature of social change. In capturing the experiences of individuals and their companies amid social and economic challenges, and by uncovering innovative strategies employed by business owners, this book makes a significant contribution to the sociological as well as the business studies literature both through its empirical richness and theoretical innovation regarding considerations of trust, social networks, crisis, gender, and social exchange.

Redding, Gordon, Comparing Capitalisms for an Unknown Future: Societal Processes and Transformative Capacity. (Elements in Reinventing Capitalism) 75 pp. 2023:7 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <702-299>
ISBN 978-1-00-930302-6 paper ¥4,899.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00 *

Systems of capitalism are conceived as formed under certain broad logics that apply to all, but which then interpret those logics in distinct ways society by society, seen as the society's own processes. Such processes cluster into three categories: an inspiring context; a transformative capacity; and empowered action. The political role is that of balancing the influences across the total. Each inspirational influence adds a key contribution, as with benevolent empowering authority, and critical thinking. Transformative capacity is built by: innovativeness and cooperativeness; and stable decentralized authority flows from communicative action, spontaneous emergent ordering; and competitive productivity. Societal progress may be explained in terms of the integrated workings of these processes to yield an ethically legitimate structure for the prosperity-driven creating and distributing of wealth. Two main stereotypes are examined to compare their workings and their outcomes: the Western free market democratic, and the Chinese party-state driven.

Zhang, Jianlin / Ying, Kezhen et al. (eds.), Innovation of Digital Economy: Cases from China. (Management for Professionals) 475 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <702-300>
ISBN 978-981-9917-40-2 hard ¥24,306.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This book presents a rich selection of 36 real-world cases on how organizations in China explore the new growth pattern, business model innovation, and digital transformation in digital era. The topic of cases varies from digital marketing and Internet brands, the growth of digital platforms, digital transformation and the industrial Internet of things, strategies for cross-border e-commerce companies, and business model innovation in digital era, etc. These cases stem from a diverse set of industry sectors, reporting on best practices and lessons learned. The book shows how organizations strive to find new ways to develop and create new paths to grow in a digital world and shares essential practical insights into digital economy. All cases are presented in a standardized structure in order to provide valuable insights and essential guidance for practitioners, scholars as well as general readers.

Alexander, Rachel / Lund-Thomsen, Peter, Sustainable Value Chains in the Global Garment Industry. (Elements in Business Strategy) 75 pp. 2023:5 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <702-461>
ISBN 978-1-00-921771-2 paper ¥4,899.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00 *

The widespread prevalence of economically, socially, and environmentally unsustainable practices in global value chains is a pressing international challenge. The way to improve systems and practices in the complex networks that characterize contemporary production processes is not clear cut. Finding solutions requires innovation. This Element examines the structures of garment value chains and explores how innovation related to sustainability is taking place in these chains. Furthermore, it identifies barriers and opportunities for innovations to break through and stimulate industry-wide change.

Amato, Stefano / Patuelli, Alessia, Family Firms and Local Roots: Implications on Economic Performance and Corporate Social Responsibility. (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance) 160 pp. 2023:9 (Springer, GW) <702-462>
ISBN 978-3-031-31792-7 hard ¥29,168.- (税込) EUR 119.99

Brandl, Tim, Managing Contract Manufacturing Relationships: A Design Science Approach to Client-Applied Management Practices. (Supply Chain Management) 219 pp. 2023:4 (Springer Gabler, GW) <702-464>
ISBN 978-3-658-41358-3 paper ¥21,875.- (税込) EUR 89.99

Contract manufacturing has become a cornerstone of global supply chains since the first wave of production outsourcing. Since then, brand-leading companies have focused their supply chains on the end consumer, while contract manufacturers have overtaken brand-leaders in various key areas. As a result, contract manufacturers are becoming strategic partners in the implementation of product designs, which requires dedicated relationship management to enable manufacturing coordination across company boundaries. This book addresses the relationship management of contract manufacturing relationships through the client's use of management practices. It adopts an eclectic transaction cost economics and relationship velocity perspective. To this end, applied management practices, relationship dynamics, and the targeted selection and adjustment of management practices are examined. The findings indicate the need for systematic alignment of client companies and contract manufacturers at commercial and social relationship levels. Furthermore, relationship dynamics require a regular assessment of the commercial and social fit. The findings contribute to the understanding of contract manufacturing relationships in literature and include recommendations for practical application.

Caliyurt, Kiymet Tunca (ed.), Corporate Sustainability in Times of Virus Crises. (Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Governance & Fraud: Theory and Application) 273 pp. 2023:5 (Springer, GW) <702-465>
ISBN 978-981-19-9078-6 hard ¥41,323.- (税込) EUR 169.99 *

This book analyses the effect of biological risk on business and management by considering case studies from Malaysia, Lebanon, and G20 countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Covering a wide range of topics, such as effects of virus risk on corporate sustainability, COVID-19 and CSR activities, governance practices and regulations for derivative products in emerging markets, risk management during a pandemic, and AI applications in the health sector, this book assists top management in redesigning business models and organisational management in a post-pandemic world and in becoming better equipped to tackle future biological risks or pandemic events.

サプライ・ネットワークの本質
Choi, Thomas Y., The Nature of Supply Networks. 352 pp. 2023:9 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <702-466>
ISBN 978-0-19-767324-9 hard ¥13,451.- (税込) US$ 59.95 *

Supply chains are networks. The concept of the supply chain is an oversimplification of the complex dynamics involved between the individuals, organizations, and resources required to produce and deliver a product. No firm exists in isolation, and every firm must operate in connection with other firms. As firms work together, they become organized into supply networks. Written by a leading authority on supply chain management, The Nature of Supply Networks synthesizes decades of research to understand supply networks as a complex adaptive system. Incorporating network concepts and theories, Thomas Y. Choi describes the basic structural elements of supply networks and their organization--buyer-supplier relationships, supplier-supplier relationships, supply bases, and extended supply chains--and examines the dynamic and evolutionary patterns of supply networks. He then considers a host of specific issues: control vs. emergence, nexus suppliers, and cyber security, as well as how supply networks will evolve with increased disruptions from extreme weather patterns, trade wars, and other unforeseen events. Importantly, Choi also provides an in-depth look into the distributive nature of supply chain management, arguing that no one firm or government can completely orchestrate entire supply networks. Bringing together the concepts of network theory and extending them specifically to supply chains and buyer-supplier relationships, Choi provides a critical resource on how to strategically manage supply networks and to create more resilience.

Cox, Louis Anthony, Jr., AI-ML for Decision and Risk Analysis: Challenges and Opportunities for Normative Decision Theory. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 345) 457 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-467>
ISBN 978-3-031-32012-5 hard ¥43,754.- (税込) EUR 179.99

This book explains and illustrates recent developments and advances in decision-making and risk analysis. It demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have not only benefitted from classical decision analysis concepts such as expected utility maximization but have also contributed to making normative decision theory more useful by forcing it to confront realistic complexities. These include skill acquisition, uncertain and time-consuming implementation of intended actions, open-world uncertainties about what might happen next and what consequences actions can have, and learning to cope effectively with uncertain and changing environments. The result is a more robust and implementable technology for AI/ML-assisted decision-making.The book is intended to inform a wide audience in related applied areas and to provide a fun and stimulating resource for students, researchers, and academics in data science and AI-ML, decision analysis, and other closely linked academic fields. It will also appeal to managers, analysts, decision-makers, and policymakers in financial, health and safety, environmental, business, engineering, and security risk management.

Cui, Shiliang / Wang, Zhongbin / Yang, Luyi, Innovative Priority Mechanisms in Service Operations: Theory and Applications. (SpringerBriefs in Service Science) 115 pp. 2023:7 (Springer, GW) <702-468>
ISBN 978-3-031-30840-6 paper ¥7,289.- (税込) EUR 29.99

This book introduces the most advanced and recent theoretical research on innovative priority mechanisms in service settings. It covers cutting-edge topics on service innovations such as line-sitting, service-position-trading, referral priority programs, queue-scalping, distance-based priority, and dynamic priority policy. It also contains a variety of practical examples and applications which help managers to make better decisions and to develop a coherent business strategy.This book appeals to a wide readership, from academics and Ph.D. students who are interested in priority mechanisms, to service managers and researchers in the service industry.This is an open access book.

上林憲雄、平野恭平、三井泉編　日本における経営研究・教育のパイオニア－神戸大学経営学部・経営学研究科の挑戦－
Kambayashi, Norio / Hirano, Kyohei / Mitsui, Izumi (eds.), A Pioneer of Management Research and Education in Japan: Challenges from Kobe University Business School. 300 pp. 2023:5 (Springer, GW) <100-6309>
ISBN 978-981-9908-67-7 hard ¥38,892.- (税込) EUR 159.99