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

Ambrozie, Tony, Doing Digital: Lessons Learned on How to Do and Be Digital. 296 pp. 2024:2 (Productivity Pr., US) <711-453>
ISBN 978-1-03-264436-3 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-264435-6 paper ¥8,642.- (税込) GB￡ 29.99 *

We have gone through one of the most disruptive societal changes, on a global scale, over the last three years due to COVID-19. Regardless of the personal and professional impact the pandemic had on us, we've all had to adapt to a different reality that continues today. The pandemic has also forced organizations large and small to adjust and rethink their normal business activities - sometimes in abrupt ways - in order to survive a global shutdown. Organizations that did adjust well applied five major principles that they'll be wise to continue with for the long-term, both when facing extreme events or merely the new normal. First and foremost, successful organizations accelerated digital and the use of digital tools and business models as much as possible. For example, retail operations with modest digital presence suddenly had to sell through digital channels, rather than physical stores. Entertainment content creators had to push everything into streaming services instead of theaters. And healthcare providers moved patient encounters from in-person to telehealth as much as was feasible and safe. This accelerated the digital transformation movement and is the focus of this book. This thought-provoking book offers fundamental principles and a narrative about the entire journey to doing and ultimately being digital, with the view to help the reader build their own mental model on how to approach digital in their situations and organizations. The book also draws a story in which concepts and practices are introduced as needed and is based on the author's own experiences at American Express and Disney. Presented in five parts, the author introduces the topics of digital, digitization, and digital transformation; discusses the fundamental concepts and building blocks of digital; describes who makes up the ideal digital team; the principles and processes of execution; and puts it all together in the context of the overall business. The author concludes his narrative with a case study from the healthcare industry - an industry that is still 10-15 years behind in their digital transformation. The book concludes with the author's observations of what AI and ChatGPT means for digital transformations.

Bansal, Vijay Kumar, Project Management: Planning and Scheduling Techniques. 268 pp. 2024 (Routledge, UK) <711-454>
ISBN 978-1-03-255091-6 hard ¥44,671.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-254937-8 paper ¥16,424.- (税込) GB￡ 56.99 *

Project Management:Planning and Scheduling Techniques is a highly readable guide to the essentials of project planning, scheduling, and control aimed at readers looking for an introduction to the core concepts of planning and scheduling, including the 'Critical Path Method', but also the 'Precedence Diagramming Method', the 'Line of Balance' technique, and the 'Programme Evaluation and Review Technique'. This book explains the theory behind the methods and makes effective use of learning outcomes, exercises, diagrams, and examples to provide clear and actionable knowledge for students and project managers.The book can be used as a classroom textbook or as a self-study guide for project managers taking their professional qualifications, and it includes examples from a wide range of project management scenarios. It is suitable for planning and scheduling courses in the fields of industrial, civil, and mechanical engineering, construction, and management.

Engelke, Claas Florian / Swegan, Richard B., The Practice of Ethical Leadership: Insights from Psychology and Business in Building an Ethical Bottom Line. 256 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-456>
ISBN 978-1-03-239724-5 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-239719-1 paper ¥13,253.- (税込) GB￡ 45.99 *

This book considers ethics as a practical discipline at the heart of decisions, reasoning, shaping, and ordering organizations. Both engaging and accessible, it offers effective suggestions for selecting and developing ethical leaders and invites readers to self-reflect and understand how to build ethical cultures within their organizations and beyond.Examining the many characteristics of ethical leadership, including love and authenticity, the book uses factual evidence to explore both its positive and negative characteristics. It offers readers an in-depth insight into how ethical decision making can help determine the right thing to do, supported by directly applicable ethical lessons that help leaders become more conscious going forward. The authors provide concrete suggestions for action, as well as ways to develop and understand what is needed to become an ethical leader. Each chapter encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences, as well as engage in discussion with others, and challenge basic assumptions. The book concludes by offering a long-term oriented outlook at future challenges for ethical leaders.Rooted in extensive psychological, philosophical, entrepreneurial, and business experience, The Practice of Ethical Leadership will appeal to leaders, human resource professionals, and Board members across a wide variety of organizations. This book will also benefit academics as well as anyone who is invested in the fields of leadership, management, business, and industrial-organizational Psychology.Please visit the authors personal website www.ethicalbottomline.com for more information.

Filbee, Sara, Managing in Complexity: How Our Fears of Uncertainty Can Hurt Us and What To Do About It. 232 pp. 2023:12 (Routledge, UK) <711-457>
ISBN 978-1-03-233405-9 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-233401-1 paper ¥8,642.- (税込) GB￡ 29.99 *

Challenging traditional ways of thinking, leading, and managing based on cutting-edge research and real-world examples, this book provides an insightful and accessible perspective for leaders and managers in the 21st century who seek to become more effective in an increasingly uncertain and complex world which limits their ability to get results.Just how significant this is has become all too evident in the Covid-19 pandemic. Many books have been written to address these leadership and management challenges, but they are based on the premise that there are ways to simplify, organise, and control what is going on in the workplace. In our complex world this is not possible, and there are no magic tools and techniques that will ensure success. This book explains why and offers an alternative approach, incorporating social theory and the sciences of uncertainty, written in plain English by a leader with over 40 years of experience in the private, not-for-profit, and federal government sectors. Each chapter focuses on a single key concept and is introduced by a story illustrating how these key ideas can be applied in the workplace and includes practical suggestions for leaders and managers at all levels and across sectors to incorporate these perspectives into their day-to-day work practice, making it easy for readers to use the book as a reference guide.All who manage in complex times and uncertain environments will appreciate this accessible and actionable book that will inspire a radical rethink of current management orthodoxy and help them to become more effective.

Gisi, Philip J., The Dark Factory and the Future of Manufacturing: A Guide to Operational Efficiency and Competitiveness. 272 pp. 2024:2 (Productivity Pr., US) <711-458>
ISBN 978-1-03-268748-3 hard ¥34,584.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-268747-6 paper ¥11,524.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99 *

The world of manufacturing is undergoing significant changes driven by various factors and technological advancements. Automation and robotics technologies are revolutionizing manufacturing processes. Robotic systems are being increasingly used for repetitive and precise tasks, improving efficiency, quality, and safety. The Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling connectivity and data exchange between devices and systems. Manufacturing generates vast amounts of data and is leveraging this data through advanced analytics, providing valuable insights to optimize production processes, predict maintenance needs, and improve supply chain management.Additive Manufacturing has also gained significant traction in manufacturing. It enables the creation of complex parts and prototypes, customization, and rapid prototyping. Supply chains are becoming more interconnected and digitally integrated. Technologies such as blockchain enable transparent and secure transactions, traceability, and efficient inventory management. These trends and others are reshaping the manufacturing industry, promoting increased efficiency, agility, and sustainability. Manufacturers must be aware, understand, and embrace these changes to stay competitive and meet the evolving demands of customers in the modern era.This book enhances the awareness and understanding of these core technologies by explaining what they are and how they are being used in manufacturing. In addition, it provides practical suggestions on how to advance manufacturing in light of these changes. The book provides a view into the future and direction on how to navigate the journey to a more automated, smarter, and continuously learning factory. This book consolidates the major elements of the fourth industrial revolution and describes them in clear terms within the context of integrated manufacturing. It creates awareness and a fundamental understanding of the advanced technologies that are coming together to facilitate highly automated, smarter, agile, and sustainable operations.

Gobillot, Emmanuel, This Is Not A Leadership Book: 20 Rules for Success. 176 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-459>
ISBN 978-1-03-263937-6 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-263936-9 paper ¥9,507.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

Part leadership book, part business book and 100% true, this is like hearing a wise, honest, and humorous mentor finally tell you about the world of business as it is and how to find your place in it.Many leadership books are either shallow (focusing on only one element of leadership), narrow (examining leadership out of context), or biased (selling an idealised model). This book seeks simplicity without being simplistic and focuses on the reader in their context rather than describing other people's leadership in theirs. It sets out 20 rules for success that draw on Emmanuel Gobillot's 20 years of experience advising high- performing leaders. Each rule is presented in an engaging, instantly recognisable true story that helps current and aspiring leaders to look differently at their own situation.Best described as a leadership development programme, this book takes you on a fast-paced, three-step journey from what it takes to be a leader, to why you can be one, via how to succeed.

Govender, Kerushan, Age of Agency: Rise with AI. 170 pp. 2023:12 (Productivity Pr., US) <711-460>
ISBN 978-1-03-268488-8 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-268486-4 paper ¥8,066.- (税込) GB￡ 27.99 *

"When the digital world started, many companies moved slowly and cautiously, not willing to replace their traditional operations. Now most companies have gone digital. We are now moving beyond digital into an AI world. Don't ignore it. This important book will guide you by providing a fresh perspective on the interrelationships between humans and AI." - Philip KotlerDo you feel overwhelmed by the AI wave? Worried that it could cost you your job, harm your business, or even take over?AI has pervaded our lives and is aggressively disrupting business. No person today can afford to ignore AI.Age of Agency is your companion, helping you leverage AI's capabilities to power your productivity and success. By understanding AI, you will learn to use it as a tool for personal career growth and business success.Former Microsoft executive Kerushan Govender demystifies AI, emphasising the importance of human agency. Reconnect with the needs of humanity and learn the importance of care as a differentiator in an AI world. Avoid the potential pitfalls of excessive reliance on the technology. Age of Agency is a blueprint for ensuring human agency outpaces computer agency. It boldly pits the limits of machine learning against the infinity of human ability. With this survival guide, you'll uncover ways to connect with humanity on a deeper level, going beyond anything AI can do. Ready to become AI-savvy, with your humanity as your differentiator? Dive into the future with the confidence to ride the wave of today's AI revolution.

Gundlach, Trevor, Lean Empowerment and Respect for People: The Evolution of Lean Production Systems. 208 pp. 2024:2 (Productivity Pr., US) <711-461>
ISBN 978-1-03-264412-7 hard ¥26,511.- (税込) GB￡ 91.99 *
ISBN 978-1-03-264411-0 paper ¥8,642.- (税込) GB￡ 29.99 *

There are two pillars of a Lean Management System: Continuous Improvement and Respect for People. Most books about Lean Production have focused overwhelmingly on Continuous Improvement and fail to treat Respect for People as an equal pillar. It is overlooked or understated, resulting not in a Lean house, but in a lean-to structure. It is our responsibility to level out the structure once again.The study of people is messy and exciting. It demands that we explore multiple interdisciplinary studies, including psychology, sociology, philosophy, and even theology. This book runs a parallel course with Lean Production but has a different goal. Instead of production, efficiency, and financial gains, our goal is to understand the reasons why staff come to work in the morning. We can only understand a system when we understand its people. They own the culture.Lean must therefore evolve from a Production System into an Empowerment System.Lean Production will no longer serve the contemporary workforce; knowledge workers, if you are reading this, you are likely a knowledge worker who deserves more than a repackaging of the same ideas. You are not a line worker, and your system should not treat you as such. Therefore, we need a new system. One that prioritizes Respect for People over Continuous Improvement. Leaders in this system must recognize belonging and psychological safety as preconditions to process innovation. New definitions of value and waste-the staples of Lean philosophy-must take on a more human face and propel the change of culture. We must flip Lean on its head for the sake of our modern workforce.

サプライ・チェーン戦略　第3版
Hines, Tony, Supply Chain Strategies: Demand Driven and Customer Focused. 3rd ed. 354 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-462>
ISBN 978-1-03-249333-6 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-249332-9 paper ¥16,424.- (税込) GB￡ 56.99 *

Supply Chain Strategies demonstrates how organizations must take strategic decisions in order to manage their supply chains to sustain competitiveness in the global economy. Whereas many textbooks on supply chain management focus on purchasing and operations, this new edition of Tony Hines' text focuses upon the direction-setting and efficient resource-allocation that organizations need to provide in order to satisfy their customers. Overcoming tensions between political, economic, technological, ethical and environmental considerations is shown to be vital to develop effective strategies for managing the supply chain. The third edition of Tony Hines' successful textbook integrates thoroughly updated international cases to demonstrate how strategic thinking and SCM play out in the real world, and contains a host of useful pedagogy to reinforce learning, including learning outcomes for each chapter, discussion questions and a handy glossary. New to this edition are chapters discussing supply chain risk, procurement strategies and supply chain futures. This book is ideal for courses on supply chain management - especially those that require a strategic element.

Huemann, Martina / Turner, Rodney (eds.), The Handbook of Project Management. 6th ed. 624 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-463>
ISBN 978-1-03-222763-4 hard ¥34,584.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00 *

This practice-oriented handbook presents practitioners and students with a comprehensive overview of the essential knowledge and current best practices in project management. It includes the most up-to-date thinking in the discipline, describing recent developments in a way that practitioners can immediately use in their work.The Handbook of Project Management was the first "APM Body of Knowledge Approved" title for the Association for Project Management. Over the course of six editions, The Handbook of Project Management has become the definitive desk reference for project management practitioners. The team of expert contributors, selected to introduce the reader to the knowledge and skills required to manage projects, includes many of the most experienced and highly regarded international writers and practitioners. The book is divided into six parts: Projects; Performance; Process; People; Portfolio; and Perspectives. Including over 25 completely new chapters, this sixth edition provides a fully up-to-date encyclopaedia for the discipline and profession of project management.The book will be of use to all project management practitioners, from those starting out in the profession to people with advanced experience. It is also highly relevant to students, with earlier editions being used as a set or recommended text on Masters' courses in project management.

Jethwaney, Jaishri, Corporate Communication: Concepts and Practice. 292 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-464>
ISBN 978-1-03-253723-8 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-269471-9 paper ¥10,948.- (税込) GB￡ 37.99 *

Corporate Communication: Concepts and Practice-a comprehensive and engaging textbook-helps in understanding the underlying concepts and real-life strategies of communication in modern-day corporate set-ups. One of the youngest management disciplines, corporate communication is used by companies to position themselves to the outside world in a highly competitive business environment and to build a "sense of being," on the one hand, and creating a feeling of pride in being associated with the company for various stakeholders, especially the employees and investors.Some of the functions of corporate communication include identifying and segmenting stakeholders, articulating brand positioning, selecting appropriate channels of internal and external communication, and managing crises, conflicts, and reputations, among others. This revised edition offers a fresh perspective into all basic and critical aspects of corporate communication and incorporates the latest changes in governmental policies and industry trends to aid students adapt to the contemporary business environment and become industry-ready.This book will be of great interest to students and researchers working in the areas of corporate communication, organizational communication, journalism, mass communication, communication studies, public relations, and human resource management.

デジタル・イノベーション戦略
Leiponen, Aija, Digital Innovation Strategy. 322 pp. 2023:12 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <711-466>
ISBN 978-1-00-920898-7 hard ¥30,261.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00
ISBN 978-1-00-920900-7 paper ¥10,083.- (税込) GB￡ 34.99 *

Based on applied economics and from the perspective of an innovator seeking to develop a new digital business, this textbook is aimed at MBA and advanced undergraduate audiences interested in innovation strategy and competition in digital industries. Step-by-step, the book guides innovators through a dynamic market analysis and business model design, leading to an assessment of the future evolution of the market and the broader innovation ecosystem, and what the innovator can do to position the innovation for continued success. Each chapter defines and provides references for key concepts that can be further explored through suggested readings and study questions. Real-world case studies further facilitate forming a comprehensive view on how to resolve strategic challenges of digital innovation. The topics covered in this text are essential for a broad range of managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, technologists, and analysts to understand in depth.

Long, Ian, The Complete Company Policies: Documents and Guidance. 272 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <711-467>
ISBN 978-1-03-219401-1 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-219404-2 paper ¥11,524.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99 *

This book is about a much neglected but essential element of the success of any business: company policy. This is a comprehensive guide to determining what policies your company needs, and how to draft and approve the relevant documents and implement them throughout the organization. From anti-bribery laws to data privacy and health and safety, your business is faced with a range of legal and regulatory obligations that must be identified and documented properly. These obligations must be addressed for internal and external stakeholders. The task of identifying and documenting effective policies is an essential step in establishing good corporate governance and ultimately a culture of compliance. These policies in turn provide a solid foundation for the reputation and commercial success of the organization, and form an essential "bridge" between the company's strategy and the various procedures needed to carry it out. With many useful templates and practical examples, this book will help you to ensure the accuracy and completeness of your policy documents. It covers all areas of your business, including financial reporting, anti-money laundering, anti-fraud, conflicts of interest, data privacy and security, remote working, social media, whistleblowing, and more.This book will be useful to company directors, company secretaries and senior managers, and their advisers, including consultants, auditors, and solicitors. It will be particularly relevant to any business that needs to create or review their policies in light of current regulations and standards.

Molian, David, Scale-up and Build Your Business: How to Recognise and Overcome the Critical Challenges of Business Growth and Exit. 184 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-469>
ISBN 978-1-03-253156-4 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-253157-1 paper ¥9,507.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

How do business founders not only start a business but ensure sustainable growth for the future? This book provides the tools and understanding that enable successful business growth at the scale-up stage.Scale-up and Build Your Business distils the author's two decades of working with high-growth, high-performing independently owned and managed businesses, including Cobra Beer, Hotel Chocolat, Belvoir Cordials, Thatcher's Cider, Pacific Direct and Go Ape. Over many years David Molian and his colleagues have identified both the drivers that accelerate growth and the blockers that prevent it. Through case histories, industry analyses and numerous examples this book details five key challenges faced by ambitious entrepreneurs, and documents how they overcome them. For each key challenge, this book describes the accelerators and bear traps which will help or hinder the journey to successful growth and the creation of long-term, sustainable, independent value that translates into successful exit.The lessons within this book will be invaluable for policymakers, advisors and ambitious business founders who want to turn a start-up into a successful and sustainable company. In a period marked by uncertainty and economic stagnation, this guide is more vital than ever.

Nakazawa, Rika, Beyond the Black Swan: How the Pandemic and Digital Innovations Intensified the Sustainability Imperative - Everywhere. 232 pp. 2024:1 (Productivity Pr., US) <711-470>
ISBN 978-1-03-261169-3 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-261168-6 paper ¥9,795.- (税込) GB￡ 33.99 *

Of course, anyone would want to wake up from a really bad dream - especially one that seemed like it may never end, while successively stripping away joys and conveniences of our modern living. The COVID-19 pandemic bestowed on us a collective nightmare experience of varying intensity, akin to a "Black Swan" event, as author and mathematical philosopher Nassim Taleb might describe-given its universal rarity and devastating effects and seeming predictability in hindsight. However, we may remember this remarkable time in our history rather as a "White Swan" event-one that catalyzed a more common occurrence of evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, a mainstreaming of sustainability-fueled by the digital innovations that designed ways to survive and thrive into a new, and more holistic, world order. Now, as we emerge from the remnants of the pandemic's aftermath, we find ourselves at the late dawn of a new geologic epoch-the "Anthropocene"-where the impact of humans on the planet's geology and ecosystems looms so monumentally that the gravest threat to our existence stems from our own actions. Contained within these pages, you will discover insights from leaders across diverse domains-community, industry, public administration, and the investment community. Through their own experiences, we unfurl "White Swan sightings"- moments when sustainability flourished in response to reverberations of the COVID-19 virus. More poignantly, the journey ahead carries us beyond the realm of the Black Swan, while the acceleration of digital innovations equips us to herald a new era out of the Anthropocene and into a new one, with sustainability innovations as a critical placemat. The humanistic seismic shifts caused by the Pandemic will generate a future of holistic interoperability between digital and organic matters. We are on the brink of designing unprecedented harmony with each other and equilibrium of regenerative growth with the world around us. The urgency has never been greater, nor the possibilities so profound.

Powell, Madeline / Berry, Frances Stokes (eds.), The Third Sector, Social Enterprise and Public Service Delivery. 162 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-472>
ISBN 978-1-03-261640-7 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

Social enterprises are businesses with primarily social or environmental purposes designed to create value for the clients of the business, and to reinvest surpluses into the business or community. They serve as social innovation laboratories, and frequently collaborate with governments or other nonprofits to serve their communities and clientele.The chapters in this book discuss the development and flourishing of social enterprises in eight countries around the world, including China, India, Great Britain, the United States and the Czech Republic. Specifically, the authors cover how social enterprises are managed, how they operate with their national and local governments, and the contributions they are making to service delivery and social innovation. Different theoretical lenses are used to assess the roles that social enterprises play in the different countries, and how they relate both to the nonprofit world and their governments.This book will appeal to all students, researchers and scholars who focus on the third sector, social economy, public policy and social enterprise, as well as to intellectual social enterprise leaders and practitioners. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Public Management Review.

Rouse, William B., From Human-Centered Design to Human-Centered Society: Creatively Balancing Business Innovation and Societal Exploitation. 208 pp. 2024:1 (Routledge, UK) <711-473>
ISBN 978-1-03-261174-7 hard ¥30,261.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-261173-0 paper ¥8,642.- (税込) GB￡ 29.99 *

A human-centered society creatively balances investments in sources of innovation, while also governing in a manner that eventually limits exploitation by originators once innovations have proven their value in the marketplace, broadly defined to include both private and public constituencies. The desired balance requires society to invest in constituencies to be able to create innovations that provide current and future collective benefits, while also assuring society provides laws, courts, police, and military to protect individual rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The balance addresses collectivism vs. individualism. Collectivism emphasizes the importance of the community. Individualism, in contrast, is focused on the rights and concerns of each person. Unity and selflessness or altruism are valued traits in collectivist cultures; independence and personal identity are central in individualistic cultures. Collectivists can become so focused on collective benefits that they ignore sources and opportunities for innovation. Individualists can tend to invest themselves, almost irrationally, in ideas and visions, many of which will fail, but some will transform society. Collectivists need to let individualists exploit their successful ideas. Individualists need to eventually accept the need to provide collective benefits. This book addresses the inherent tension underlying the pursuit of this balance. It has played a central role in society at least since the Industrial Revolution (1760-1840). Thus, the story of this tension, how it regularly emerges, and how it is repeatedly resolved, for better or worse, is almost a couple of centuries old. Creating a human-centered society can be enabled by creatively enabling this balance. Explicitly recognizing the need for this balance is a key success factor. This book draws upon extensive experiences within the domains of transportation and defense, computing and communications, the Internet and social media, health and wellness, and energy and climate. Balancing innovation and exploitation takes varying forms in these different domains. Nevertheless, the underlying patterns and practices are sufficiently similar to enable important generalizations.

Salih, Ahmad M., Digital Leadership: Evidence from Theory and Practice. (Routledge Studies in Leadership Research) 184 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-474>
ISBN 978-1-03-244645-5 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

In the evolving landscape of leadership, factors from both environmental and cultural dimensions play a crucial role. In the contemporary era of digitalisation and globalisation, the impact on leadership has expanded significantly. This places greater pressure on leaders to succeed. The integration of technology and knowledge management adds complexity, demanding not only effectiveness but also cultural adaptability for navigating digital organisational changes.Effective leadership prerequisites endure, regardless of technological influence. Amid the push for digital leadership in modern organisations, it's essential to acknowledge the complexity of defining and analysing leadership. This treatise emphasises adaptability and intelligence as foundational for digital leaders and followers. Organisational ambidexterity underscores the simultaneous need for digital alignment and adaptability in effective leadership.This book emphasises followership's natural evolution in individual growth. It delves into the intricate interplay between leadership and followership within the globalised, digital context. Core to the narrative is the 'intelligently learning organization,' a concept explored throughout and conclusively in Chapter 7. While technological prowess benefits leaders, it's vital to recognise its limitations in achieving organisational growth.The text highlights 'digital dexterity,' a concept evaluating internal capacities for embracing digital trajectories. This nascent concept is vital for modern digital leaders to embody.

Singh, Chandrani / Khatri, Aditi, Principles and Practices of Management and Organizational Behavior. 420 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-475>
ISBN 978-1-03-250905-1 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-263424-1 paper ¥10,660.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99 *

This book offers perspectives, insights, techniques, and approaches for efficient and contemporary management practices in an organization. It provides a comprehensive insight into the traditional and contemporary approaches of organizational behavior and their impact on organizational performance in the global era. Ranging from planning to staffing, and controlling to strategic decision-making, the case studies in the book incorporate relevant modern management models and correlate practices of management from organizational perspectives to allow any organization's direction and environment to be evaluated with suggested recommendations. This textbook consists of two broad parts. The first deals with management trends and functions ranging from the traditional era to the contemporary world. The second part explores the behavioral trends of organizations across domains to analyze the measures taken for improved productivity and sustainability.Drawing theories from psychology, sociology and economics, this book probes into the interrelation between behavior and holistic management by examining the impact of teamwork, motivation, organizational power, and polity, instituting relevant organizational ethics and strategies to create healthy organizational culture.This book will be useful to students, academicians, management researchers, and industry professionals from the field of general management and organizational behavior. It will also be useful for scholars interested in management studies, behavioural studies, business and development, developmental studies, sociopsychology, management, and business strategies.

ビジネスモデルのイノベーション
Velu, Chander, Business Model Innovation: A Blueprint for Strategic Change. 306 pp. 2024:4 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <711-476>
ISBN 978-1-00-918171-6 hard ¥23,056.- (税込) GB￡ 80.00 *
ISBN 978-1-00-918169-3 paper ¥7,489.- (税込) GB￡ 25.99 *

What strategic challenges are faced by both start-ups and incumbent firms, and what opportunities do these challenges create for business model innovation? Focusing on the underpinning theory and concepts of business models, this book identifies new business models capable of creating sustainable competitive advantage, and guides readers through their implementation. A detailed introduction outlines current research in business model innovation (including directions for future research) and global business cases are applied throughout to illustrate key issues. Topics covered include market creation, leadership, digital technology adoption, small- and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, sustainability, socio-economic development and conduct risk. Also discussed are the principles of the architecting economic systems, the role of government in influencing business models design, and how organisational structures must adapt in the context of business model innovation.

Wieck, Victoria, Million-Dollar Passion: How to Turn Your Idea into a Multimillion-Dollar Business. 244 pp. 2023:12 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <711-477>
ISBN 978-1-5381-8092-1 hard ¥7,629.- (税込) US$ 34.00 *

Details all the tools necessary to innovate, scale, and dominate your chosen industry.South Korean-born entrepreneur Victoria Wieck is a unique American rags-to- riches success story. Her family arrived in America from South Korea when Victoria was only twelve years old. Victoria helped raise her four younger siblings while learning a new language, adapting to American culture, and pursuing her education. After leaving the corporate world and failing at her early entrepreneurial endeavors, she started her jewelry company with no outside capital, mentors, motivational gurus, or inside connections-right at the onset of the 1989 recession. Her business survived and thrived amidst catastrophic events such as 9/11, the 2008 global financial crisis, and our most recent COVID pandemic. Through hard work, determination, and the development of her own revolutionary business strategies, she catapulted Victoria Wieck Jewelry to over $500 million in retail sales.Now, with Million Dollar Passion: How to Turn Your Idea into a Multi-Million Dollar Passion, Victoria seeks to give back to the millions of passionate, creative business minds who dream of entrepreneurial success and business independence, yet don't know where to begin or how to avoid the myriad pitfalls. She pulls back the curtain on what it takes to start a business from the ground up and provides unique strategies she perfected through her own business journey. Along the way, Wieck provides expert advice, insider tips, and her unique formula for success. Sprinkled throughout are in-the-trenches stories of how-against all odds-she clawed her way to the top. Honest and transparent, she identifies her mistakes and details how anyone can overcome and learn from them. Million Dollar Passion is for any aspiring first-time or experienced entrepreneur, innovator, creative, or anyone with a dream of self-made business success. The book is written in a no-nonsense, street-smart style that is easily accessible with actionable takeaways. Readers will come away with all the tools necessary to innovate, scale, and dominate their chosen industries.

Zaralli, Matteo, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence: Risks and Opportunities for Your Business. 216 pp. 2024:2 (Productivity Pr., US) <711-478>
ISBN 978-1-03-257505-6 hard ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-257504-9 paper ¥10,371.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

This book offers an insightful exploration into the cutting edge of technological progress, focusing on how virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the way we learn and coach. It navigates through the exciting domain of AI, Generative AI, Blockchain, and the Metaverse, highlighting the benefits of immersive learning environments while also tackling the challenges they pose.The core insights you'll gain include a deep understanding of technological innovation's importance, an exploration of the latest trends and applications, a thoughtful engagement with AI's philosophical and critical discussions, and strategies for enhancing skills and productivity.It presents an overview of concepts such as Generative AI, the engaging world of Chat GPT, the visionary Metaverse as seen in "Ready Player One," the newest VR technology from Oculus and Apple's Vision Pro, the intriguing idea of metahumans, and the broad impacts of general AI.This book serves as an essential resource for leaders, HR professionals, educators, and anyone eager to navigate the complexities of tech-enhanced learning. It seeks not just to inform but to inspire innovative approaches to developing skills and talents in the digital age. Embark on a journey to the forefront of educational innovation and be prepared to revolutionize the way we approach training and coaching.

Das, Satya P. / Goyal, J. K., Economics for Managers: Concepts and Cases. 400 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-311>
ISBN 978-1-03-258931-2 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-258932-9 paper ¥10,371.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

This book will sharpen the core decision-making skills of budding managers and entrepreneurs through the concepts, logic, and principles of microeconomics used in the book with suitable examples and cases from multiple industries from across the world. By placing strong emphasis on the fundamental theories, concepts, and their application in real-life business scenarios, the book presents chapters infused with relevant case-lets, snippets, and exercises. Written in simple and engaging conversational style, this book makes complex topics easily comprehensible to the readers who have virtually no background in economics.This book will be useful to students, researchers, and teachers from the field of economics, applied economics, and business studies. Additionally, this book would also be an invaluable companion to aspiring business managers and corporate leaders.

McKenzie, Richard B. / Schansberg, D. Eric / Lee, Dwight R., Microeconomics for Managers: Principles and Applications. 4th ed. 625 pp. 2024:4 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <711-327>
ISBN 978-1-00-935478-3 hard ¥33,143.- (税込) GB￡ 115.00 *
ISBN 978-1-00-950719-6 paper ¥16,712.- (税込) GB￡ 57.99 *

This fully updated fourth edition explores microeconomic concepts, with a distinctive emphasis on 'the economic way of thinking' and its applicability to sharp managerial thinking, productivity, and good decision-making. It stands apart due to its strong focus on practical and applied knowledge from the business context and its unique structure (Part I of each chapter develops key economic principles; Part II draws on those principles to discuss organizational and incentive issues in management, focusing on solving the 'principal-agent' problem to maximize the profitability of the firm). There are plentiful real-life scenarios and provocative examples in each chapter. Accessible to MBA students, other graduate students and undergraduates, it is ideal as a core text for courses in Managerial Economics. Requiring an understanding of only basic algebra, this new edition is more concise with a wealth of online resources, including additional online chapters and an online appendix with more advanced mathematical applications.

Panneerselvam, R., Business Statistics Using Excel: A Complete Course in Data Analytics. 760 pp. 2023:12 (Routledge, UK) <711-334>
ISBN 978-1-03-252191-6 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-267171-0 paper ¥10,371.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

This book gives readers a hands-on understanding of Excel-assisted statistical techniques to take effective business decisions. It showcases applications of the tools and techniques of statistics for analysing business data from the domain of business statistics.The volume provides an exhaustive introduction to the application of statistics in solving business problems and implementing data analytics for effective decision making in all kinds of business situations around the world. With an emphasis on simplicity in presentation of concepts of statistical methods and associated Excel functions, the volume explores the implementation of Excel functions through well-defined sequences of steps. It covers an array of key topics which includeDiscussions on real-world problems, decision support systems, scope of business statistics, types, and steps of research;Introduction to Excel and its mathematical and preliminary statistical functions; usage of different types of average functions; mean, median, and mode functions; measures of variation; measures of skewness of Excel;In-depth discussions on probability distributions, sampling distributions, testing of hypothesis, chi-square test, non-parametric tests of Excel;Extensive coverage on correlation and covariance, forecasting, analysis of variance, charts in Excel; andAnalysis of the concept of linear programming, problem formulations, and techniques of linear programming, followed by the application in Excel.Comprehensive in scope and simple in approach, this book will be key for students and researchers of business studies, business administration, economics, finance, commerce, data analytics/science, and computer science. This will also serve as useful guidebook for business executives and working professionals across the globe.

Kumaraswamy, Mohan (ed.), Routledge Handbook of Construction Project Procurement and Delivery: Fundamentals, Trends and Imperatives. 512 pp. 2023:12 (Routledge, UK) <711-341>
ISBN 978-1-03-238998-1 hard ¥47,553.- (税込) GB￡ 165.00 *

This Handbook provides the knowledge needed to design and deploy proactive construction project procurement and delivery systems based on essentials while addressing emerging construction industry imperatives in order to boost overall performance.Section 1 of the Handbook provides an overview, while Section 2 provides the fundamentals with fresh insights into the building blocks and trends in performance-linked procurement and delivery, including procurement strategies and commercial priorities, project briefs and management plans, design management, stakeholder management, risk management, ethics and professionalism, team building, information and knowledge management, digital aids, conflict, claims and dispute management, collaborative contracting, relationship-based teamworking and linking to built asset management.Section 3 explores and expands on specific trends, including sub-contractor selection, Building Information Modelling (BIM) in project cost management; off-site and modern methods of construction; 4IR/5IR technologies; and constructing for the circular economy, supply chain resilience and social value imperatives in this domain.While other books describe standard processes or focus on specific strategies such as design and build, target cost contracting or integrated project delivery, this Handbook presents the fundamentals of such processes and protocols together with invited specialist insights into growing trends and imperatives in holistic procurement and delivery. Those who could benefit from this Handbook include academics, researchers, postgraduate students, policy makers and administrators, managers in both public and private sectors involved with planning and overseeing construction project procurement and/or delivery and undergraduates looking for a balanced introduction and useful insights into what is critical to the success of construction projects, organisations and the industry itself.