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

ファミリービジネス百科事典
Howorth, Carole / Discua Cruz, Allan (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Family Business. (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management) 500 pp. 2024:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <712-8>
ISBN 978-1-80088-871-5 hard ¥60,522.- (税込) GB￡ 210.00 *

The intertwining of family relationships with business imperatives provides a fascinating but complex arena for study. This Encyclopedia is a valuable resource because family business studies are necessarily multi-disciplinary and wide-ranging, drawing on entrepreneurship, management, governance, economics, ethics, business history, as well as family studies.The Encyclopedia includes contributions from over 60 international experts who provide thoughtful and concise explanations of topics that are vital to understanding family businesses. Together, they explain 115 of the most significant family business topics, including key theories, issues and practices, encompassing a multitude of perspectives on the positive and negative impacts that family ownership and management might have on businesses and society. Comprehensive cross-referencing facilitates a broader understanding of intertwining, overlaps and boundaries between topics.Key Features:Expert contributions from over 60 international family business specialistsNew insights into the complex, multi-disciplinary and wide-ranging world of family businessExpert insights from entrepreneurship, management, governance, economics, ethics, business history and family studiesThe Encyclopedia will be invaluable for anyone seeking clear explanations of family business topics, whether to put into practice, extend understanding or explore issues anew.

Snell, Scott A., The CEO Playbook for Strategic Transformation: Four Factors That Will Make or Break Your Organization. 224 pp. 2024:8 (Stanford Business Books, US) <712-342>
ISBN 978-1-5036-3455-8 hard ¥6,732.- (税込) US$ 30.00

There is no CEO task more significant than leading change in an organization whose old business model needs updating. Large-scale change involves rethinking how to engage customers, partners and suppliers with new technology and hard decisions about how to reorganize internal operations-plus the challenges of executing the transformation. The stakes are high, filled with risk and reward obvious to all...and it often fails. Why? Most organizations aren't built for change-they're designed for stability, scale, and repetition. Too many things can go wrong, from natural organizational resistance and inertia, to lack of strategic focus, to execution problems. And yet, organizations today must be more dynamic than ever before. Strategy is dynamic, not static, and requires agility, nimbleness, rapid resource deployment, and organizational change. This practical playbook helps CEOs and other key leaders reduce the risks and see through the overwhelming complexity of a major change in organizational strategy. Unlike many other books on leading change that focus narrowly on overcoming resistance, The CEO Playbook for Strategic Transformation offers a more comprehensive framework involving 4 major tasks for leaders: 1) Establish and Communicate the Urgent Need; 2) Engage Stakeholders; 3) Mobilize the Organization; and 4) Develop Organizational Agility. Leaders who guide their organizations through these stages are far more likely to succeed than those who lack a playbook. Professor Scott A. Snell shares insights based on years of experience working with organizations undergoing change. He provides a set of self-assessments, frameworks for action, and interventions to help senior leaders succeed at their most challenging and important task.

Spina, James, Becoming a Management Consultant: Key Step to Success. 108 pp. 2023:12 (Emerald, UK) <712-343>
ISBN 978-1-83797-039-1 hard ¥13,464.- (税込) US$ 60.00 *

Successful managers lead others to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization where they strive to produce sustainable growth, financial strength, and high job satisfaction. They also simultaneously meet the needs of all stakeholders. Those management consultants who are in high demand are champions for developing the leadership skills needed to make this happen. Each chapter in Becoming a Management Consultant focuses on a different aspect of being a successful management consultant - from effective listening to leadership styles, self-employment, attracting prospective clients, and everything else in between. There are also exercises to be completed to help the reader hone their skills. James D. Spina draws on over forty years first-hand experience as a consultant to equip the reader with this handy guide which appeals to a wide-ranging audience.

Stromberg, Lisen / Nichols, JeanAnn / Jones, Corey, Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact. 256 pp. 2023:9 (Wiley, US) <712-344>
ISBN 978-1-394-19350-9 hard ¥6,283.- (税込) US$ 28.00 *

Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact is THE playbook for modern leaders. Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact explores how the transition from shareholder capitalism to stakeholder capitalism has created an urgent need for a new model of leadership; a model that enables leaders to navigate competing demands from both internal and external stakeholders including the most racially and age-diverse workforce in history, activist investors, purpose-driven customers, and global government regulators. Intentional Power argues persuasively for a more inclusive, comprehensive approach to leadership disrupting the conventional approach that has been taught for decades in business books, management courses, and by traditional leaders themselves. It is a guide for delivering triple bottom-line impact: enhancing profits, people, and the planet. Written by Lisen Stromberg, JeanAnn Nichols, and Corey Jones, three leadership experts who bring a wealth of experience from their decades of working within companies and alongside leaders as advisors, coaches, and corporate consultants, Intentional Power is a call to action for the next generation of leaders to move beyond an entirely individual focus toward a more sustainable approach to lead and succeed. Deeply researched, the authors draw on an extensive review of the latest literature and insights on leadership development, cognitive and positive psychology, organizational design, and performance management, as well as extensive interviews with leaders across several industries to highlight the most critical skills required by today's executives and managers. They offer a new model of leadership, the HEARTI (R) model, built on six core competencies: Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Resiliency, Transparency, and Inclusivity. These 6 leadership skills are essential for success in today's new world of work. You'll also find: A comprehensive, inclusive, and effective approach to leading organizations through the rest of the 21st centuryExamples from leaders across numerous industries who are driving impact for the teams, the companies, and the world at largePractical "How-To's" and actionable Leader Tool Kit activities to help you learn and apply the skills discussed in the book An essential and exciting new resource for next-generation and practicing leaders ready to create profitable companies full of meaning and purpose, Intentional Power is the hands-on leadership guide that founders, entrepreneurs, directors, executives, managers, and impact-driven employees everywhere have been waiting for.

Sturgess, Anthony, The Engaged Business School. 252 pp. 2023:9 (Emerald, UK) <712-345>
ISBN 978-1-80382-942-5 hard ¥24,684.- (税込) US$ 110.00 *

Bridging the gap between business and business schools: fulfilling potential or thwarted ambition. The Engaged Business School is a road map to unlocking the potential between business and business schools at a time when it really matters: responding to a global, economic and social recovery. It is a call for academics and businesses to come together and realise the potential that is so often unfulfilled. On a practical level it presents the idea of an engaged business school using three tools - a model, a framework, and a process. The model shows how success factors are interconnected in order to bring engagement to life. The framework provides a structure to clarify the building blocks for effective engagement. Finally, the process identifies the steps and stages which will need to be considered to translate the model and framework into action. Aimed at a dual audience of business schools and businesses, Sturgess argues that there is a need for the academic and business communities to join together and build an engaged business school. Too much of the debate about business school relevance has taken place in academia. The Engaged Business School starts with business needs and then unites the two perspectives together.

Sullivan, Jay, The New Nimble: Leading in the Age of Change. 224 pp. 2023:9 (Wiley, US) <712-346>
ISBN 978-1-394-18541-2 hard ¥6,283.- (税込) US$ 28.00 *

Transform your organization into an adaptable and flexible innovator In The New Nimble: Leading in the Age of Change, accomplished author, professor, and consultant Jay Sullivan delivers a clear, tangible, and actionable guide to implementing flexibility and creativity in your enterprise. Through interviews with senior leaders from a variety of industries and disciplines, the author shows you the trends and behaviors that allowed successful companies to navigate the changing realities and complexities that have defined recent years, including the COVID-19 crisis, the increasing awareness of racial injustice in society, and the January 6th insurrection. The New Nimble demonstrates how organizations can internalize and institutionalize lessons from recent paradigm shifts in thinking and learn how to apply those lessons to their everyday operations and to prepare for the next major challenge. You'll discover: How crucial it is to clearly articulate your mission, values, and parameters as an organizationHow to gather the types of data and insights that will allow you to make decisions quickly when the next change takes us all by surpriseHow building trust within your organization and with your external stakeholders gives you the confidence to take action in times of crisis The questions at the end of each chapter become your playbook for debriefing how your organization handled the myriad shifting realities of the last few years. That ongoing discussion with your team will prepare you to be more nimble as the next change appears. As managers, executives, founders, directors, and entrepreneurs, we will all face enormous decisions in the coming years regarding environmental challenges, shifts in the supply chain and the global economy, and the runaway freight train that is AI. As those and other issues come fast and furious, The New Nimble is the hands-on leadership guide that we'll all need as we do our best to manage our way through chaotic and volatile environments.

van der Westhuizen, Thea, Practical Tools for Youth Entrepreneurs: An Applied Approach for South Africa and Beyond. 222 pp. 2023:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <712-347>
ISBN 978-3-031-44361-9 hard ¥12,151.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book inspires young entrepreneurs to embark on the journey toward the future of work through actionable entrepreneurship, especially focusing on South Africa. Its insights and tools extend beyond borders, suiting the Global South and emerging markets. Using systemic action learning, the author guides readers in developing both internal and external aspects of youth entrepreneurship. Part One delves into the internal facets, exploring the interaction of entrepreneurial Heartset, Mindset & Handset that shape entrepreneurial behavior. The terms 'entrepreneurial heartset,' 'mindset,' and 'handset' encompass the neurological, thought-related, and behavioral dimensions of entrepreneurship - the Triple H. The book illustrates external aspects through the SHAPE model (Shifting Hope Activating Potential Entrepreneurship) and YES network (Youth Entrepreneur Support). These models offer an ecosystem strategy for young entrepreneurs. Part Two equips aspiring youth entrepreneurs with tools to overcome creativity barriers, generate business ideas, and nurture entrepreneurial traits. The SHAPE Four Quadrant Business Model Canvas and dropshipping for start-ups are among the implementable tools presented. The book introduces original models for youth entrepreneur internal and external domains, offering substantive insights. The SHAPE Lab delivers comprehensive toolkits for youth entrepreneurship development.

Vekinis, George, Mastering Technology Transfer: From Invention to Innovation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Researchers and Inventors. 2nd ed. (Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics) 293 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-348>
ISBN 978-3-031-44368-8 hard ¥20,660.- (税込) EUR 84.99

Every innovation starts its life as an idea. It is the systematic transformation of this idea, via its manifestation as an invention, to the final innovative material, device, process, method, service, etc. that is the subject of this practical step-by-step guide. It will be very useful to anyone who has a technological idea and wishes to commercialize it. The author describes a systematic transformational process in ten distinct stages, from the birth of the idea, through its technical validation and its economic viability validation, to the final market innovation. The author correlates this process with the "Technology Readiness Levels" which form the backbone of nearly all major R&D programs. In addition, the reader is introduced to the three critical milestones where crucial go/no-go decisions are made. A number of case studies have been added in this new edition and analyzed in some detail. This guide is based on many years of experience of the author in technology transfer activities both as a mentor and a senior consultant of the European Commission. The book includes a plethora of clear definitions and clarifications as well as valuable strategic advice and insights into many key aspects of the transformational process that will be useful to any inventor wishing to take their invention to its logical conclusion, that of a valuable product or service.

Vekinis, George, The Researcher Entrepreneur: Best Practices for Successful Technological Entrepreneurship. 2nd ed. (Management for Professionals) 143 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-349>
ISBN 978-3-031-44357-2 hard ¥9,720.- (税込) EUR 39.99

Discover a transformative book that equips aspiring 'researcher entrepreneurs' with invaluable strategies to avoid common start-up mistakes. Unveiling a fresh perspective, it emphasizes that technological researchers already possess critical entrepreneurial traits, merely needing the right approach to succeed. From preparing and setting up a tech start-up to illuminating best practices, this book sets you on the path to triumphant technological entrepreneurship. This essential guide tackles the paradox of start-up failures, even after a very promising start, providing insights into how to overcome internal and external problems and obstacles and secure a thriving future. Tailored for researchers aiming to commercialize their technology by setting up a start-up and for technology transfer strategists supporting academic commercialization, the book ensures clarity by avoiding jargon and employing real-life case studies and exercises. Decision-assisting activities such as a "Commercialization Readiness Index (CRI)" and a "Market-prioritization Decision Matrix" offer valuable tools to help a researcher become a successful entrepreneur. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or an aspiring entrepreneur, this book will empower you to harness your potential, turning visionary ideas into flourishing businesses. Embrace the entrepreneurial journey and embark on a transformational ride towards success in the dynamic world of technological entrepreneurship.

Warrick, D. D. / Mueller, Jens / Warrick, Anna (eds.), Cases on Critical Leadership Skills. (Elgar Leadership Cases) 288 pp. 2024:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <712-350>
ISBN 978-1-03-531185-9 hard ¥36,025.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00 *

It is important for leaders to learn as much as possible about what it takes to be a good leader. However, it is even more important to be able to apply what is being learned. Cases on Critical Leadership Skills provides interesting, real world, and often inspiring cases written by well-known experts and top level executives from around the world of leaders applying the critical skills needed to be a successful, high impact leader in a fast-paced modern society. Key Features:The 34 cases are organized around nine critical leadership skillsA brief summary of each case is provided so specific cases can be selected to read or emphasizeThe cases come from around the globe, from many types of industries and organizations, and from large and small organizationsEach case includes a statement of the major focus of the case, engaging discussion items, and key leadership lessons to be learnedCases on Critical Leadership Skills can be used in academic courses and leadership development programs that need examples of applications of critical leadership skills. It would also be of interest to leaders at all levels of an organization and anyone interested in developing critical leadership skills.

Weber, Thorsten, A Generic Approach for the Automated Notarization of Cloud Configurations Using Blockchain-Based Trust. (FOM-Edition Research) 235 pp. 2023:10 (Springer Gabler, GW) <712-351>
ISBN 978-3-658-42843-3 paper ¥20,660.- (税込) EUR 84.99

The use of cloud applications is becoming increasingly popular due to their scalability and cost advantages. However, companies need help in adopting cloud applications due to their internal policies and compliance requirements. Trust and security are crucial factors that influence the adoption of cloud applications. This book proposes a cloud architecture that addresses this challenge by shifting the trust for compliance-driven configurations of cloud applications from the cloud application provider to the blockchain. The architecture was developed using design science research and evaluated using mixed-method semi-structured guided interviews. The results show that the proposed architecture can significantly reduce adoption risk due to compliance-driven cloud application configurations, shifting trust from the cloud provider to the blockchain. This book presents an innovative approach to address the challenge of adopting cloud applications, and enhancing trust and security for businesses.

Zipse, Oliver / Hornegger, J. / Becker, T. et al. (eds.), Road to Net Zero: Strategic Pathways for Sustainability-Driven Business Transformation. 289 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-354>
ISBN 978-3-031-42223-2 hard ¥12,151.- (税込) EUR 49.99 *

With this open access book, delve into the insights of respected leaders from academia and industry as they unravel the intricacies of sustainability-driven business transformation. This meticulously curated edited volume reflects on The Road To Net Zero, underscoring the need for pioneering pathways. Embark on a collaborative learning journey and explore key issues along the road to transformation, such as crafting corporate sustainability strategies, new forms of corporate disclosure, transforming value chains, and harnessing the power of technological innovation. Packed with guiding questions and distilled findings from research, this book is a must-read for all decision-makers, strategists, engaged citizens, educators, and learners committed to driving change and shaping a more sustainable future.

イノベーションと規制ハンドブック
Braunerhjelm, Pontus / Andersson, Martin et al. (eds.), Handbook of Innovation and Regulation. 438 pp. 2023:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <712-160>
ISBN 978-1-80088-446-5 hard ¥59,081.- (税込) GB￡ 205.00 *

This comprehensive Handbook presents thoughtful analysis on how regulations can impact innovation within a number of fields and markets, and provides a greater understanding of regulatory complexity and the challenging task it presents for future research.The Handbook of Innovation and Regulation embraces some of the key policy areas such as the regulation of markets, critical sectors, and global and regional aspects, focussing particularly on those regulations which target innovation. Reviewing these often interconnected policy areas in terms of both macroeconomic and microeconomic issues, this Handbook expertly studies how regulations in differing fields can affect innovative activities. By placing innovation centre stage, the contributors emphasise the direct and indirect effects of imposed regulations. Further, they illustrate the critically important overall impact of innovation to make firms competitive, promote economic growth and increase societal welfare.Addressing research and policy challenges, this Handbook would be an excellent resource for academics in regulatory economics, innovation and entrepreneurship, international trade, regional economics as well as environment and digitisation and policymakers in both national and international organisations.

Dang, Canh Thien / Cifuentes-Faura, Javier et al. (eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Business and Policy Studies. (Applied Economics and Policy Studies) 1854 pp. 2023:10 (Springer, GW) <712-161>
ISBN 978-981-9964-40-6 hard ¥60,771.- (税込) EUR 249.99

This proceedings volume contains papers accepted by the 2nd International Conference on Business and Policy Studies (CONF-BPS 2023), which are carefully selected and reviewed by professional reviewers from corresponding research fields and the editorial team of the conference. This volume presents the latest research achievements, inspirations, and applications in applied economy, finance, enterprise management, public administration, and policy studies. CONF-BPS 2023 was a hybrid conference that includes several workshops (offline and online) around the world in Cardiff (Jan, 2023), London(Feb, 2023) and Sydney (Feb, 2023). Prof. Canh Thien Dang from King's College London, Prof. Arman Eshraghi from Cardiff Business School, and Prof. Kristle Romero Cortes from UNSW Business School have chaired those offline workshop.

Xu, Qingrui / Chen, Jin, Indigenous Innovation Pathways with Chinese Characteristics. (Qizhen Humanities and Social Sciences Library) 417 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-183>
ISBN 978-981-9951-98-7 hard ¥29,168.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book aims to answer the key question facing China in building an innovative country: What kind of indigenous innovation path with Chinese characteristics should be taken? This book conducts an in-depth analysis of the indigenous innovation path with Chinese characteristics from two dimensions: path evolution and level (enterprise, industry, region, and country). It puts forward the leading path of innovation with Chinese characteristics and also offers policy suggestions.

Xu, Xianxiang / Bi, Qingmiao / Zhang, Li (eds.), Report on the Chinese Business Environment Survey 2020. (Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path) 208 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-184>
ISBN 978-981-9961-11-5 hard ¥38,892.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book provides quantitative indicators covering four main areas of business environment in China. The most distinguished feature of this book is that it evaluates Chinese business environment from the perspective of enterprises based on two years' nationwide survey, interviewing 15,000 enterprises in 300 One-Stop Shops across China from 2018 to 2019, which includes: (1) Progress of Chinese business environment in 2019; (2) overview of the facilities and services of China's One-stop Shops; (3) construction and popularity of Chinese digital government system; (4) the effect of Chinese business environment on improving economic performance in terms of entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth. The quantitative analysis of this book shows that in 2019, China made noteworthy improvements in the process of reducing permits, increasing the availability of digital government, and improving the government efficiency. Challenges such as uneven progress among sub-regions and difficulties for small enterprises to grow were still getting in the way. The goal of the book is to provide objective data and cases from enterprise survey for use by academics and governments. This book presents Chinese experiences of designing sound business regulatory policies.

アフリカにおける企業家精神と企業の発展
Agyapong, Daniel / Boohene, Rosemond (eds.), Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development in Africa. 352 pp. 2024:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <712-192>
ISBN 978-1-80392-540-0 hard ¥27,379.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00 *

Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development in Africa presents a timely and compelling account of African entrepreneurship, shedding light on the critical part it plays in the continent's economic growth and development. It explores the various challenges, opportunities, and success stories that define the African entrepreneurial landscape and highlights the ingenuity and determination of the continent's entrepreneurial minds.Bringing together eminent scholars in the area, this book provides cutting-edge insights into African enterprise culture, and critically analyses issues of startups, managing enterprises, enterprise growth, and the uniqueness of trans-generational enterprises. It delves deep into the role of governments, investors, NGOs, and educational institutions in fostering an environment which allows for entrepreneurship to flourish. It also examines the power of networks and collaborations in building a support system that propels startups toward growth and success.Both authoritative and stimulating, this book will be an invaluable resource for academics and students in business and management and entrepreneurial studies. It will similarly be an indispensable read for policymakers, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to better understand Africa's entrepreneurial landscape.

ドイツにおける250の大企業の連続性と断絶－家族の影響、企業の発展、所有権の取引の歴史に基づいた分析－
Lantelme, Maximilian, The Continuity and Discontinuity of the 250 Largest Enterprises in Germany: A History-Based Analysis of Family Influence, Corporate Development and Ownership Transactions. (Familienunternehmen und KMU) 334 pp. 2023:8 (Springer Gabler, GW) <712-293>
ISBN 978-3-658-42374-2 paper ¥21,875.- (税込) EUR 89.99 *

This book studies the long-term development of the 250 largest family and non-family enterprises in Germany between 1958 and 2018. In particular, the continuities and discontinuities of the companies' ownership structure, operations and solvency are examined. Historical methods are used to advance the understanding of the attributed long-term orientation of family firms in family business research. The collected data of the 250 largest enterprises of 1958 provide the most comprehensive historical overview of the industrial landscape of this period. The long-term analyses show that more than half of the companies fail and less than a quarter keeps their ownership structure in the observation period of 60 years. In this timeframe, family-owned businesses have relatively stable ownership structures and superior survival rates compared to public companies although the latter experience higher growth rates. A listing of a family firm leads to the discontinuity of the family's majority ownership in the mid- to long-term. Furthermore, company types like foundation-owned enterprises and foreign subsidiaries show even higher survival rates. The book closes with practical implications based on the identified development patterns of the surviving and failed enterprises.

Abdey, James, Business Analytics: Applied Modelling and Prediction. 704 pp. 2023:12 (Sage, UK) <712-294>
ISBN 978-1-5297-7410-8 hard ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-5297-7409-2 paper ¥15,559.- (税込) GB￡ 53.99 *

Analytical skills are in high demand but short supply. Through a unique combination of data visualisation and analytics (both theoretical and applied), this ground-breaking textbook provides you with the expertise to analyse, interpret and communicate data with confidence, to inform real-world decision-making. Key features include: * Clear signalling of introductory, intermediate and advanced content * An entire chapter dedicated to data visualisation, introducing Tableau for storytelling with data * Motivational cases throughout showing how the theory relates to real life * A wide variety of end-of-chapter exercises to test your understanding of the topics covered * Online examples and datasets to help you master your analytics skills through hands-on learning Lecturers also have access a range of online resources developed to support teaching, including a Teaching Guide, solutions to end-of-chapter exercises, PowerPoints and a testbank. Business Analytics: Applied Modelling and Prediction is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Business Analytics. Dr James Abdey is an Associate Professor (Education) in Statistics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Adae, Eric Kwame, CEOs on a Mission: Reimagining CEO Activism, Development, and Difference. (Communicating Responsible Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) 304 pp. 2023:9 (Emerald, UK) <712-295>
ISBN 978-1-80382-216-7 hard ¥24,684.- (税込) US$ 110.00 *

Today, CEOs function increasingly as social activists, often pursuing socio-political causes which fall outside of their usual pursuit of the corporate or financial bottom line. Based on a series of long interviews and the application of alternative theoretical lenses, this book examines this phenomenon within the African context on the road to creating a CEO Activism Development Model. Addressing the gender disparity that continues to persist in this field, chapters consider alternative perspectives on corporate socio-political involvement, including motivations, tactics, safeguards and guidelines. Through a distinct postmodern lens, Eric Kwame Adae further explores how CEO activism fits into more specific African contexts and intersects with certain Afrocentric philosophies, including Caritas, Ubuntu philosophy and Africapitalism. Breaking new ground in his analysis of CEO activism within a non-Western sociocultural context, Eric Kwame Adae presents an exciting exploration of the theoretical, managerial, practical and methodological implications of CEO activism today.

Addimando, Federico, Client-Centered Business Consulting: The Power of Psychological Understanding. (SpringerBriefs in Psychology) 100 pp. 2023:9 (Springer, GW) <712-296>
ISBN 978-3-031-42843-2 paper ¥10,936.- (税込) EUR 44.99

This book explores the psychology behind effective business consulting. We dive into the various factors that shape client behavior and decision-making, and we provide insights into the most effective techniques and strategies for building rapport, establishing trust, and delivering value. Whether you are a seasoned consultant looking to refine your skills, or a new consultant seeking to build a solid foundation, this book is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in the dynamic and demanding world of business consulting.

Andersen, Torben Juul (ed.), A Study of Risky Business Outcomes: Adapting to Strategic Disruption. (Emerald Studies in Global Strategic Responsiveness) 228 pp. 2023:9 (Emerald, UK) <712-298>
ISBN 978-1-83797-075-9 hard ¥23,562.- (税込) US$ 105.00 *

Contemporary firms face complex dynamic environments notoriously difficult to predict, even impossible to foresee, where extraordinary events can inflict major disruptions. Interactive collaborative decision processes appear as better drivers of strategic adaptation. Yet, firms show vastly different ways of dealing with the challenges imposed by extreme exposures as environmental conditions change. The research presented here is developed from analyses of extensive European and North American datasets (1995-2019) spanning periods of economic expansion, recession, and recovery and explores how firms manage in a world with extreme exposures and how their failure and success affect the distribution of financial returns. Refined analyses show how left-skewed returns are associated with negative risk-return relations where high-performers generate better average returns at lower levels of risk. These results can also derive from firms with heterogeneous adaptive capabilities, which we model and use in computational simulations to show how it produces negatively skewed performance distributions and inverse risk-return outcomes.; The Emerald Studies in Global Strategic Responsiveness aspires to disseminate new inspiring research insights as a potential catalyst for the development of effective approaches to deal with the exposures imposed by dynamic complexities in the global business environment.

Anke, Juergen, Smart Service Innovation: An Ecosystem Perspective on Organization, Design, and Assessment. (SpringerBriefs in Information Systems) 96 pp. 2023:11 (Springer, GW) <712-299>
ISBN 978-3-031-43769-4 paper ¥9,720.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book aims to improve the understanding of smart service innovations. It contributes to evidence-based knowledge about service systems engineering and its embedding in service ecosystems, in particular how existing reference process models can be extended by considering actors, roles, activities and methods. At the same time, it aims to stimulate discussions on how methods from different disciplines can be used and combined for the development of various aspects of Smart Service Systems. Thus, the book offers support for practitioners to better organize and execute SSI projects and to develop internal competencies.

Baaij, Marc G., Business Skills for the 21st Century. 384 pp. 2024:1 (Sage, UK) <712-300>
ISBN 978-1-5296-0001-8 hard ¥34,584.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00 *
ISBN 978-1-5296-0000-1 paper ¥10,083.- (税込) GB￡ 34.99 *

This new student textbook draws authoritatively on a wide range of actionable, conceptual, practical, case and visual material to help develop vital business skills for the 21st century within the organizational and societal contexts of problem-solving, identifying opportunities and finding solutions. Skills and competencies covered include: communication; co-operation; creative/critical thinking; and data-driven decision-making. These are essential skills needed in workplace and social environments that are increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA). They are integral to solving not just business problems but largescale societal challenges including global injustices and sustainability, and the author draws accordingly on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) throughout the text to help emphasise and impart the role of business skills in balancing prosperity and purpose. Includes short videos from the author to provide overviews of each chapter. Marc G. Baaij is Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam.

ファミリービジネスにおける女性－新たな視点、コンテクスト、役割
Barrett, Mary / Huysbrechts, Jolien / Lee, J. S. K. (eds.), Women in Family Business: New Perspectives, Contexts and Roles. 288 pp. 2024:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <712-301>
ISBN 978-1-80220-635-7 hard ¥33,143.- (税込) GB￡ 115.00 *

This forward-thinking book provides an invaluable contribution to the burgeoning field of research on women in family business. Combining academic rigour with first-hand narrative accounts, Women in Family Business explores classic family business concerns while considering how gender, feminism and cultural differences play a part in these organizations.Adopting a multidisciplinary method of enquiry, the book's editors bring together expert researchers from across the globe to analyse and assess a variety of family business organizations. Chapters explore the gender equality differences between family and non-family firms, daughters' succession in Chinese family businesses, the development and functioning of spousal ownership teams and how daughters in Saudi Arabian family firms are conquering gender constraints. Through quantitative data analysis, literature reviews and in-depth case studies, this book provides important insights into women in family businesses in specific contexts and offers inspiring suggestions for future research.Women in Family Business will be a crucial read for students, academics and researchers interested in family business, entrepreneurship, gender studies, business and management, politics and public policy, and development studies. Producing key practical recommendations for the future of women in family business, this book will also prove highly beneficial for business advisers as well as members of family and non-family businesses.

Bedford, Denise / Garcia-Perez, Alexeis, The Mask Methodology and Knowledge Books: Working Methods for Knowledge Management. 300 pp. 2024:1 (Emerald, UK) <712-302>
ISBN 978-1-80455-431-9 hard ¥22,440.- (税込) US$ 100.00

Ben-Hafaiedh, Cyrine / Cooney, Thomas M. (eds.), Cases on STEM Entrepreneurship. (Elgar Cases in Entrepreneurship) 176 pp. 2024:1 (E. Elgar, UK) <712-303>
ISBN 978-1-80220-627-2 hard ¥23,056.- (税込) GB￡ 80.00 *

Cases on STEM Entrepreneurship provides essential insight into a nuanced collection of STEM case studies and is highly accessible for both educators and students. Importantly, it will help readers to identify with actual role models and their entrepreneurial challenges, delving into the complexities of fields such as environmental science and revolutionary modes of transport. Key Features:Diverse collective of case study subjectsHighlights the critical importance of using STEM case studies in entrepreneurship educationProvides a broad selection of cases, varying in problems addressed and business type, that can be applied across STEM and business higher education curriculums This expansive casebook will be perfect for those teaching entrepreneurship to students of STEM and business disciplines. Due to its practical scope, it will additionally benefit students and early career graduates pursuing entrepreneurship.

Bouvier-Patron, Paul, Frugal Innovation and Innovative Creation. (Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Management Series / Smart Innovation Set) 368 pp. 2023 (Wiley-ISTE, UK) <712-304>
ISBN 978-1-78630-697-5 hard ¥37,026.- (税込) US$ 165.00 *

Businesses and enterprises can no longer avoid the concern of their Natural Environmental impact, which calls into question their economic activities. Frugal Innovation and Innovative Creation is at the crossroads of economics and management in business, particularly focused on innovative enterprises and their interactions with the Natural Environment. Navigating these interactions can be perceived by companies as a costly constraint, especially in an innovation process, which is already very expensive. The aim of this book is therefore to highlight the need for a satisfactory technology level while innovating, without risking damage to the Natural Environment. The challenge here is to propose a form of frugal innovation that is likely to be successful, while also mindful of the environmental considerations from the outset, hence the concept of environmental frugal innovation. Furthermore, by questioning the practice of innovative creation (especially if it integrates the ideas of respect for and preservation of the Natural Environment), this book reveals the importance of two key elements that are present regardless of the modality (the level of technology and organization): improvisation and bricolage.

Caro-Gonzalez, Antonia, Transformative Governance for the Future: Navigating Profound Transitions. (SpringerBriefs in Business) 109 pp. 2023:9 (Springer, GW) <712-306>
ISBN 978-3-031-43131-9 paper ¥7,289.- (税込) EUR 29.99

This open access book helps actors who are committed to change unlock true innovative potential for the common good in their organizations. Innovation and change processes are not linear. Hence, this book presents a novel way to manage complexity. The author introduces readers to a comprehensive change management framework, the Eoh-for-Good blueprint methodology. It presents the method and discusses how it can be used to support collaboration, overcome challenges and achieve lasting changes in organizations with a 360-degree approach combining top-down, middle-round and bottom-up collaborative perspectives.

Chong, Edwin K. P. / Lu, Wu-Sheng / Zak, Stanislaw H., An Introduction to Optimization: With Applications to Machine Learning. 5th ed. 672 pp. 2023:9 (Wiley, US) <712-307>
ISBN 978-1-119-87763-9 hard ¥29,608.- (税込) US$ 131.95 *

An Introduction to Optimization Accessible introductory textbook on optimization theory and methods, with an emphasis on engineering design, featuring MATLAB (R) exercises and worked examples Fully updated to reflect modern developments in the field, the Fifth Edition of An Introduction to Optimization fills the need for an accessible, yet rigorous, introduction to optimization theory and methods, featuring innovative coverage and a straightforward approach. The book begins with a review of basic definitions and notations while also providing the related fundamental background of linear algebra, geometry, and calculus. With this foundation, the authors explore the essential topics of unconstrained optimization problems, linear programming problems, and nonlinear constrained optimization. In addition, the book includes an introduction to artificial neural networks, convex optimization, multi-objective optimization, and applications of optimization in machine learning. Numerous diagrams and figures found throughout the book complement the written presentation of key concepts, and each chapter is followed by MATLAB (R) exercises and practice problems that reinforce the discussed theory and algorithms. The Fifth Edition features a new chapter on Lagrangian (nonlinear) duality, expanded coverage on matrix games, projected gradient algorithms, machine learning, and numerous new exercises at the end of each chapter. An Introduction to Optimization includes information on: The mathematical definitions, notations, and relations from linear algebra, geometry, and calculus used in optimizationOptimization algorithms, covering one-dimensional search, randomized search, and gradient, Newton, conjugate direction, and quasi-Newton methodsLinear programming methods, covering the simplex algorithm, interior point methods, and duality Nonlinear constrained optimization, covering theory and algorithms, convex optimization, and Lagrangian dualityApplications of optimization in machine learning, including neural network training, classification, stochastic gradient descent, linear regression, logistic regression, support vector machines, and clustering. An Introduction to Optimization is an ideal textbook for a one- or two-semester senior undergraduate or beginning graduate course in optimization theory and methods. The text is also of value for researchers and professionals in mathematics, operations research, electrical engineering, economics, statistics, and business.

組織における人工知能と意思決定研究ハンドブック
Constantiou, Ioanna / Joshi, M. P. / Stelmaszak, M. (eds.), Research Handbook on Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making in Organizations. (Research Handbooks in Business and Management) 464 pp. 2024:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <712-308>
ISBN 978-1-80392-620-9 hard ¥47,553.- (税込) GB￡ 165.00 *

Featuring state-of-the-art research from leading academics in technology and organization studies, this timely Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of how AI becomes embedded in decision making in organizations, from the initial considerations when implementing AI to the use of such solutions in strategic decision making. Bringing together cutting-edge scholarship on the many issues and complexities surrounding the use of AI in decision making for organizations, this enlightening Research Handbook illustrates how technology is intertwined with organizational processes and outcomes. Contributors examine human-AI collaboration in welfare services, responsible AI governance, AI systems in medical imaging, and the ethical implications of AI use in practice. Furthermore, the editors propose an integrative framework for decision making in organizations that encompasses making decisions about AI, with AI, and the implications of decisions made by AI. The Research Handbook will be essential reading for students, academics and researchers in business analytics, information systems, organizational innovation, organizational behavior, and organizational and occupational psychology. It will also be a valuable resource for business managers and AI engineers.

Dekkers, Rob / Morel, Laure (eds.), European Perspectives on Innovation Management. 576 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-310>
ISBN 978-3-031-41795-5 hard ¥68,064.- (税込) EUR 279.99

This book covers European perspectives on innovation management, including new product and service development, due to the inherent variety of socio-economic perspectives and institutional settings in Europe. The numerous settings and differing perspectives explored in the chapters exemplify diversity, which ultimately leads to enhancing innovation. Understanding such unique approaches will enable companies, universities and other actors to more effectively create innovative products and services, and policy makers to effectively stimulate growth and innovation. The fragmented, distributed economies in Europe also put a strong focus on internationalisation, including innovation management, new product and service development, even within the internally open market of the European Economic Area. European Perspectives on Innovation Management will be of help to researchers, managers, entrepreneurs, practitioners and students working on innovation management and practices embedded in national and regional innovation systems, thus fostering a more innovative Europe.

Dumay, John, Academic Research, Publishing and Writing for Business: Developing Scholarly Strategies. 180 pp. 2024:3 (Emerald, UK) <712-311>
ISBN 978-1-80071-289-8 hard ¥21,318.- (税込) US$ 95.00

El Khoury, Rim / Nasrallah, Nohade (eds.), Emerging Trends and Innovation in Business and Finance. (Contributions to Management Science) 893 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-312>
ISBN 978-981-9961-00-9 hard ¥48,616.- (税込) EUR 199.99

This book explores diverse dimensions of innovation in business and finance from a micro as well as macro perspective through various case studies and analyses of trends. The previous decade is known as the era of digital transformation and innovation. The rise of new technologies is having an impact on the global trends and leading to innovation in business and finance. In this competitive market, businesses and financial institutions must be responsive to the trends in order to survive and thrive, governments must cope with the complex and uncertain environments by being smart, transforming service delivery, and implementing smart governance practices, and entrepreneurs and investors are faced with alternative sources of finance and investment.However, keeping up with these trends and innovations is fraught with its own set of challenges. Thus, it is important to analyze new and emerging technologies and innovations through a myriad of disciplinary lenses. This book not only expands conceptual understanding of digital transformation and innovation by presenting strong empirical evidence, but also by adding to the vigorous worldwide policy discussion on how to assist businesses in the digital transition. The book will be useful to scholars and researchers of business management, financial management, business economics, international business, human resources, and marketing. It will also be of interest to entrepreneurs, policymakers, academicians, and practitioners in the field.

Fan, Di, Managing Globalized, Deglobalized and Reglobalized Supply Chains. 59 pp. 2023:8 (Springer, GW) <712-313>
ISBN 978-3-031-42417-5 hard ¥26,737.- (税込) EUR 109.99 *

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the complexities surrounding supply chain globalization, de-globalization, and the prospective re-globalization. It not only presents the interplay of these phenomena but also navigates their root causes through the lens of organizational, economic and political theories. The analysis spans across multiple fields, enabling readers to grasp the full breadth and depth of the dynamics at play. In this book, you'll delve into the intricacies of global sourcing and production. These discussions will help you understand the layers of complexities inherent in managing global supply chains. You'll explore the risks and uncertainties associated with international supply chain operations, gaining insight into building resilient and adaptive systems capable of thriving amidst constant change. You'll also learn about the sustainability challenges emerging within the global supply chain environment. How can firmsensure that their supply chains remain economically viable, socially responsible, and environmentally friendly? These and other topics find their discussions in the pages of this book. This book offers considerable value for various readers. Students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels can gain essential understanding of concepts and phenomena related to supply chain globalization. Operational managers can find practical implications and strategies for managing their global supply chains amidst an unpredictable international trade environment. Finally, the book doesn't only focus on the present. It forecasts potential future developments and proposes new research directions in the fields of supply chain management, strategic management, and international business. Thus, it's also an indispensable resource for scholars seeking fresh perspectives and avenues for exploration.

Feranita / Wei, Khong Kok / Kwong, Goh See et al. (eds.), Asian Family Business Case Studies: The Role of Culture, Value and Identity in Succession and Resilience. 232 pp. 2024:3 (Emerald, UK) <712-314>
ISBN 978-1-83753-761-7 hard ¥23,562.- (税込) US$ 105.00

Gruenig, Rudolf, Successfully Managing Complex Companies: Challenge for Supervisory and Executive Boards. 153 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-315>
ISBN 978-3-658-42672-9 hard ¥18,229.- (税込) EUR 74.99

Complex companies are characterized by high turnover, a wide range of products and services, international operations, a significant number of employees, and decentralized production. In addition to their size and diversity, complex companies are also characterized by high environmental dynamics and significant internal changes.Successfully managing a complex company presents a major challenge. This book begins by providing an overview of the most important tasks for both the supervisory and executive boards. It distinguishes three core tasks, six analysis and design tasks, and two meta-tasks. The individual tasks are then briefly described in a practical manner, including:- The importance of the task- The framework and description of the main subtasks- The responsibilities of the supervisory and executive boardsThe primary audience for this book is members of supervisory and executive boards of complex companies. It can also be valuable for consultants. Finally, it is suitable as a teaching aid in master's programs, executive courses, and in-house programs of companies.

Hart, Stuart L., Beyond Shareholder Primacy: Remaking Capitalism for a Sustainable Future. 392 pp. 2024:4 (Stanford Business Books, US) <712-316>
ISBN 978-1-5036-3621-7 hard ¥7,854.- (税込) US$ 35.00 *

From the author of Capitalism at the Crossroads, a call to consciousness-and action-for individuals, organizations, communities, and nations. Our current Milton Friedman-style "shareholder primacy capitalism," as taught in business schools and embraced around the world, has become dangerous for society, the climate, and the planet. Moreover, Stuart L. Hart argues, it's economically unnecessary. But there are surprising reasons for hope-from the history of capitalism itself. Beyond Shareholder Primacy argues that capitalism has reformed itself twice before and is poised for a third major reformation. Retelling the origin story of capitalism from the fifteenth century to the present, Hart argues that a radically sustainable, just capitalism is possible, and even likely, in our lifetime. Hart goes on to describe what it will take to move beyond capitalism's present worship of "shareholder primacy," including corporate transformations to re-embed purpose and reforms to major economic institutions. A key requirement is eliminating the "externalities" (or collateral damage) of our current shareholder capitalism. Sustainable capitalism will explicitly incorporate the needs of society and the planet, include a financial system that allows leaders to prioritize the planet, reorganize business schools around sustainable management thinking, and enable corporations not just to stop ignoring the damage they cause, but actually begin to create positive impact.

Huang, Ken / Budorin, Dyma / Tan, Lisa JY et al. (eds.), A Comprehensive Guide for Web3 Security: From Technology, Economic and Legal Aspects. (Future of Business and Finance) 314 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-318>
ISBN 978-3-031-39287-0 hard ¥21,875.- (税込) EUR 89.99

With the recent debacle of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and the crypto trading company Alameda Research, the importance of comprehending the security and regulations of Web3, cryptocurrency, and blockchain projects has been magnified. To avoid similar economic and security failures in future Web3 projects, the book provides an essential guide that offers a comprehensive and systematic approach to addressing security concerns. Written by experts in tech and finance, it provides an objective, professional, and in-depth analysis of security and privacy issues associated with Web3 and blockchain projects.This book highlights the security related to foundational Web3 building blocks such as blockchain, crypto wallets, smart contracts, and token economics, and describes recommended security processes and procedures for Web3 application development such as DevSecOps, data analytics, and data authenticity via the oracle. Moreover, the book discusses the legal and regulatory aspects of Web3 and the reasons behind the failures of well-known Web3 projects. It also contains detailed case studies of web3 projects, analyses of the reasons for their failures, and some pending legal cases.This book is an excellent resource for a diverse range of readers, with particular appeal to web3 developers, architects, project owners, and cybersecurity professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of Web3 security.

Issa, Tomayess / Issa, Theodora / Nau, S. Zaung et al., Management Information Systems: Harnessing Technologies for Business & Society. 352 pp. 2024:1 (Sage, UK) <712-319>
ISBN 978-1-5297-8119-9 hard ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-5297-8118-2 paper ¥14,406.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99 *

This textbook provides a concise introduction to Management Information Systems. It introduces core concepts in an accessible style and adopts a contemporary approach that reflects the opportunities and challenges faced as businesses and technologies continue to evolve. Key features: ? Coverage of key issues including sustainability and green IT, ethics and privacy, smart technologies, corporate social responsibility and big data ? Definition boxes to consolidate understanding of key terms ? Illustrative examples to engage and apply theory in the real-world ? Pause for thought boxes to check understanding and encourage reflection ? End of chapter case studies to illustrate key topics in practice, encourage critical thinking, application of knowledge and enhance learning ? Comprehensive online support including PowerPoints, tutor's guide and testbank of questions This textbook is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying introductory Management or Business Information Systems courses with no prior knowledge. Dr Tomayess Issa is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University, Australia. Dr Theodora Issa is an academic at The University of Western Australia, Australia. Dr Sarita Hardin-Ramanan is Head Faculty of IT at Curtin University, Mauritius. Dr Bilal Abu Salih is a Associate Professor at The University of Jordan, Jordan. Dr Lydia Maketo is a Lecturer at Curtin University, Australia. Dr Rohini Balapumi is a Lecturer at Curtin University, Australia. Dr S. Zaung Nau is a Lecturer at Curtin University, Australia. Dr Raadila Hajee Ahmud-Boodoo is a Teaching Instructor at Curtin University, Australia.

Izaret, Jean-Manuel / Sinha, Arnab, Game Changer: How Strategic Pricing Shapes Businesses, Markets, and Society. 432 pp. 2023:10 (Wiley, US) <712-320>
ISBN 978-1-394-19058-4 hard ¥10,098.- (税込) US$ 45.00 *

The right pricing strategy can change the entire trajectory of a business, a market, and even society at large. To help you create your best pricing strategy efficiently and confidently, two leaders from BCG are introducing fresh perspectives on pricing that take you far beyond the realm of mind-numbing numbers.In their new book Game Changer: How Strategic Pricing Shapes Businesses, Markets, and Society, Jean-Manuel Izaret and Arnab Sinha simplify and clarify pricing strategy by integrating its many frameworks and concepts into seven distinct pricing games, each with its own proven tools, rules, forces, and structures. To help you pick the right game and play it well, Izaret and Sinha have developed the Strategic Pricing Hexagon, a tool refined through years of testing, iteration, and adaptation. The Hexagon is your portal to a business world where stronger growth and better financial performance come from a set of strategic pricing decisions, not endless myopic quests for optimal prices.But more than that, the Hexagon will change the way you think about and talk about pricing. The current conversation around pricing - as expressed through economics textbooks, Excel spreadsheets, political discourse, and educated guesswork - makes it easy to believe that pricing is nothing more than a technical, tactical and, for most people, boring game of numbers. Game Changer changes that conversation bysharing stories and research that bring the Hexagon and its seven pricing games to life.With research from BCG's Bruce Henderson Institute and real-world examples from the world's most influential companies, the authors and their colleagues at BCG define pricing strategy as a business leader's or business owner's conscious decisions about how money flows in their market. They show how companies succeed in the long term when they focus on collaborative growth and value sharing with customers, not zero-sum value extraction from them.Discover how you can create and implement a winning pricing strategy that changes the trajectory of your business, your market, and even society.

Jaegler, Anicia / Roques, Thierry, Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Sustainable Decision Support. (Systems and Industrial Engineering Series) 272 pp. 2023:9 (Wiley-ISTE, UK) <712-321>
ISBN 978-1-78630-742-2 hard ¥37,026.- (税込) US$ 165.00 *

Supply chains are now more essential than ever to the functioning of our society; however their environmental and societal impacts are often subject to well-founded criticism. Transforming a supply chain to make it more sustainable and responsible often requires a considerable amount of time and resources. The aim of this book is to present a number of simple best practices that can reduce these negative impacts and make supply chains more virtuous. Sustainable Supply Chain Management is a handbook for supply chain transformation. It explores the different facets of the supply chain, from product design or procurement to logistics operations management and performance. It offers a guide to actions for sustainable supply chain transformation, providing elements of the legal framework for possible actions and tools for measuring the performance that can be achieved.

J.-A.Johannessen著　リーダーシップとコミュニケーション－概念、コンテクスト、ツール
Johannessen, Jon-Arild, Leadership and Communication: Concepts, Contexts, and Tools. 295 pp. 2023:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <712-322>
ISBN 978-3-031-40847-2 paper ¥14,582.- (税込) EUR 59.99 *

Managers and leaders spend a great deal of time on communication; it binds together all the communications in the organisational system. In other words, communication is the glue that impacts on the effectiveness of communication in the entire organization, therefore the style of leadership communication has a profound impact on how the organization works. If too much 'glue' is used, the consequence is information overload, which hampers effective communication. If there is too little glue, individuals and entire organizations may find themselves in a pathological state of disorder, with people filling the information vacuum with rumours and gossip. Leadership communication can be involving and participatory, motivating colleagues to be creative and put in as much extra effort as is necessary. Leadership communication can also be power-based and patronizing. Such a style of communication will cause tensions and conflicts within an organization. In this textbook, the author shows how information and communication are parts of a special type of interaction, namely situations in which you want to gain trust or influence people. With a plethora of case examples and practical exercises to get stuck into, this engaging book helps students gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and contexts described in each chapter, such as communication strategies, influencing techniques, communication and values, and communication and trust. The second half of the book offers six personal communication tools, and six personal coaching tools, with assignment to each of the coaching tools. In addition, the book provides 66 exercises to the six personal communication tools. Ideal reading for those taking leadership and communication courses, this textbook takes a practical approach to the key issues in organizational communication that will prepare students for their careers in business.

Li, Xiang / Wu, Xiaofan / Liu, Binglian et al. (eds.), Contemporary Logistics in China: 20 Years of Progress and Achievement. (Current Chinese Economic Report Series) 334 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-324>
ISBN 978-981-9962-47-1 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

As with the previous volumes, this book aims to present a timely portrait of the rapid growth of China's logistics market and the status quo of its logistics industry. It provides an in-depth analysis of critical issues involved in the ongoing dynamic and multi-faceted development and serves as a valuable reference resource for interested readers in the academic and professional fields.The opening chapter offers a comprehensive overview of the impressive advancements and accomplishments made by China's logistics industry in the last twenty years, and the following chapters cover macro-factors related to logistics technologies and facilities, region-specific policies and plans, industry-wide transformation in transport, manufacturing, commerce, and agriculture.The book explores two important topics: "Industrial and Supply Chain Safety and Stability" and "Low-Carbon Transformation," highlighting the latest trends and initiatives in China's logistics industry. It also sheds lights on the development and prospects of logistics in the Hainan Free Trade Port, including a detailed analysis of the opportunities and challenges faced by this emerging logistics hub.

Lozovanu, Dmitrii / Pickl, Stefan Wolfgang, Markov Decision Processes and Stochastic Positional Games: Optimal Control on Complex Networks. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 349) 396 pp. 2023:11 (Springer, GW) <712-325>
ISBN 978-3-031-40179-4 hard ¥34,030.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book presents recent findings and results concerning the solutions of especially finite state-space Markov decision problems and determining Nash equilibria for related stochastic games with average and total expected discounted reward payoffs. In addition, it focuses on a new class of stochastic games: stochastic positional games that extend and generalize the classic deterministic positional games. It presents new algorithmic results on the suitable implementation of quasi-monotonic programming techniques. Moreover, the book presents applications of positional games within a class of multi-objective discrete control problems and hierarchical control problems on networks. Given its scope, the book will benefit all researchers and graduate students who are interested in Markov theory, control theory, optimization and games.

Mandl, Christian, Procurement Analytics: Data-Driven Decision-Making in Procurement and Supply Management. (Springer Series in Supply Chain Management 22) 268 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <712-326>
ISBN 978-3-031-43280-4 hard ¥26,737.- (税込) EUR 109.99 *

This unique textbook explicitly addresses the intersection of advanced analytics and procurement. It is motivated by one core question: How can firms generate (economic) value from procurement data? It demonstrates that procurement is one of the major functions within a firm where data analytics, artificial intelligence, and operations research can successfully be leveraged to reduce cost and risk and to achieve resilience and sustainability goals.The book provides a methods-based overview of data-driven optimization of purchasing decisions. Besides presenting key concepts and applications, it particularly focuses on implementation, so as to help (future) procurement managers and data scientists quickly evaluate the value generated by a given data-driven solution. What sets this textbook apart is its combination of rigorous, state-of-the-art methodologies from academic research and first-hand experience from various application-oriented consulting projects in a range ofindustries. Though primarily intended for graduate students with a major in procurement and supply chain management, the book will also benefit purchasing managers with and without specific knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, and data scientists with and without specific experience in procurement.

Mejia-Argueta, Chrstopher et al. (eds.), Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Logistics in Emerging Market Economies: Lessons for Success in an Age of Disruption. 284 pp. 2024:3 (Emerald, UK) <712-327>
ISBN 978-1-83753-565-1 hard ¥24,684.- (税込) US$ 110.00

Minevich, Mark, Our Planet Powered by AI: How We Use Artificial Intelligence to Create a Sustainable Future for Humanity. 256 pp. 2023:10 (Wiley, US) <712-328>
ISBN 978-1-394-18060-8 hard ¥6,283.- (税込) US$ 28.00 *

A hands-on guide to evolving your company with ethical AI along with thought-provoking insights and predictions from a variety of well-known industry leaders In Our Planet Powered by AI, renowned AI strategist and pioneer Mark Minevich delivers an exciting and practical discussion of how to implement groundbreaking artificial intelligence technologies at every level of your organization. You'll learn to create sustainable, effective competitive advantage by introducing previously unheard-of levels of adaptability, resilience, and innovation into your company. Using real-world case studies from a variety of well-known industry leaders, the author explains the strategic archetypes, technological infrastructures, and cultures of sustainability you'll need to ensure your firm's next-level digital transformation takes root. You'll also discover: How AI can enable new business strategies, models, and ecosystems of innovation and growthHow to develop societal impact and powerful organizational benefits with ethical AI implementations that incorporate transparency, fairness, privacy, and reliabilityWhat it means to enable all-inclusive artificial intelligence An engaging and hands-on exploration of how to take your firm to new levels of dynamism and growth, Our Planet Powered by AI will earn a place in the libraries of managers, executives, directors, and other business and technology leaders seeking to distinguish their companies in a new age of astonishing technological advancement and fierce competition.

Mubarik, Muhammad Shujaat / Sharafuddin, Khan, The Theory, Methods and Application of Managing Digital Supply Chains. 261 pp. 2024:3 (Emerald, UK) <712-329>
ISBN 978-1-80455-969-7 hard ¥23,562.- (税込) US$ 105.00 *

Digital supply chain management (DSCM) is emerging as one of the key innovative strategies ready to transform how supply chains are managed. By enabling a faster and more cost-efficient delivery of products, improving products' traceability, enhancing coordination between supply chain entities, and helping with access to financing, DSCM is a powerful tool to address the supply chain issues of sustainability, traceability, verifiability and resilience. Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik and Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan provide a comprehensive explanation of the digital technologies driving supply chain management. Detailing the diverse aspects of digitalization in supply chain management, Digital Supply Chain Management helps business managers harness the cutting edge, guiding those early in their careers who seek a challenging new path whilst informing top-level managers who have their eye on the future.

Ogbechie, Rose / Ogah, Marvel (eds.), Sustainable and Responsible Business in Africa: Studies in Ethical Leadership. 274 pp. 2023:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <712-330>
ISBN 978-3-031-35971-2 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book provides a transnational African perspective on business management concerns and business ethics by examining the concepts of responsible business practices and sustainability across sub-Saharan Africa. Covering topics ranging from ethical advertisement to responsible pricing to waste management for sustainable business, it highlights the importance of consciously and deliberately inculcating responsible practices in the creation and operation of business activities within a corporate context to achieve sustainability in African markets. The book employs a case-by-case method for treating issues in responsible business practice and sustainability, with contributions illustrating responsible and irresponsible business practices across various areas of business management. Relevant to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it will be of great importance to academics and students of responsible business, sustainability, business ethics and African business more broadly. It will also be a helpful guide for professionals and business owners to understand some salient issues in navigating sustainable business practices in Africa.