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

Ammirato, Piero, Cooperative Enterprises. 432 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <713-393>
ISBN 978-1-03-221684-3 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-221682-9 paper ¥10,253.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

Cooperative Enterprises is the first textbook to examine the evolution of the cooperative enterprise model and the contribution that cooperatives can make to the economy and society.It provides an accessible overview of the subject, looking at history, cooperative models, theories, legislation, and governance. Cooperative Enterprises takes an international approach throughout, drawing on examples from cooperatives from across the globe. The book offers a valuable historical perspective, placing cooperatives within their political, social, cultural, and economic contexts since the Industrial Revolution. It analyses and compares the cooperative law of 26 jurisdictions and showcases key defining moments for cooperative enterprises, cooperative development models, cooperative-specific good practice standards, and compares the cooperative model with the private enterprise model, giving readers a comprehensive view of the subject. The book also demonstrates that cooperatives correct the market, complement the role of the state, support local economic development, reduce income and wealth inequalities, promote social cohesion, and promote economic democracy. Students are supported with a range of pedagogical features, including case studies, tables, figures, chapter summaries, and discussion questions to encourage critical thinking.This is the ideal textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on cooperative studies, and will also be an illuminating resource for students, researchers, and policymakers interested in social enterprise, business history, economic history, corporate governance, economic democracy, and community development.

Alleman, Glen B. / Quigley, Jon M., Risk Management Handbook: Managing Tomorrow's Threats. 264 pp. 2024:3 (Auerbach, US) <713-415>
ISBN 978-1-03-254321-5 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-254564-6 paper ¥13,956.- (税込) GB￡ 48.99 *

Project success is an elusive goal in every business or technical domain. Project failure usually results from unhandled risks to the technical, cost, and schedule aspects of the project. There are four primary root causes of project failure.Unrealistic performance expectation, with missing Measures of EffectivenessUnrealistic cost and schedule estimates based on inadequate risk adjusted growth modelsInadequate assessment of risk and unmitigated exposure to these risks without proper handling strategiesUnanticipated technical issues with alternative plans and solutions to maintain the effectiveness of the project processes and its deliverablesRisk Management provides a comprehensive overview of the people, principles, processes, and practices as the fundamental base upon which an effective risk management system resides. However, this does not guarantee effective risk management and successful projects and businesses. The first half of the book describes risk management processes, as well as a delineation between risk and hazards and how these are connected. The second half of the book provides industry examples of the approach to risk management in specific context and with specific approaches and artifacts where applicable.The book focuses on risks created by uncertainty, their identification, and the corrective and preventive actions needed to address these risks to increase the probability of project success. The book's goal is to provide a context-driven framework, developing a foundation for a rational approach to risk management that makes adaptation to circumstances as easy as possible.

Battista Vacchi, Giovanni / Zatta, Danilo, The Heart of Leadership. 188 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <713-417>
ISBN 978-1-03-245747-5 hard ¥9,398.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

Squarely aimed at leaders and aspiring leaders, The Heart of Leadership, written by two renowned management experts, presents practical examples and engaging insights to answer the key question of how to be a successful leader.This book reveals the key characteristics of a great leader and shows you how to develop the skills needed to motivate your team and overcome challenges. Leadership means successfully taking your place at the head of an enterprise and is both a shared journey and an adventure over the course of a career. Using an engaging and accessible style throughout, the book maps out how to achieve tangible results. It presents portrayals of some of history's greatest leaders, from Gandhi to Steve Jobs, from Angela Merkel to Lisa Su, in order to inspire and help develop your own top leadership skills.This book is essential reading for CEOs, CFOs, HR managers, entrepreneurs, trainers, and those who are seeking a leadership position in an organization and want to understand how to succeed within it.

ナレッジ・マネジメント－AI時代のシステムとプロセス　第3版
Becerra-Fernandez, Irma / Sabherwal, Rajiv / Kumi, Richard, Knowledge Management: Systems and Processes in the AI Era. 3rd ed. 432 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <713-418>
ISBN 978-1-03-241739-4 hard ¥47,008.- (税込) GB￡ 165.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-242802-4 paper ¥10,253.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

Knowledge Management: Systems and Processes in the AI Era, Third Edition, is aimed at students and managers who seek detailed insights into contemporary knowledge management (KM). It explains the concepts, theories, and technologies that provide the foundation for knowledge management; the systems and structures that constitute KM solutions; and the processes for developing, deploying, and evaluating these KM solutions. This book serves as a complete introduction to the subject of knowledge management, incorporating technical and social aspects, as well as concepts, practical examples, traditional KM approaches, and emerging topics. This third edition has been revised and expanded to include more coverage of emergent trends such as cloud computing, online communities, crowdsourcing, and artificial intelligence. Aimed at advanced undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA students who are seeking a comprehensive perspective on knowledge management, Knowledge Management is also complemented by online support for lecturers including suggested solutions to the many review questions and application exercises contained within the book.

Bennett, Simon Ashley, Corruption and the Management of Public Safety: The Governance of Technological Systems. (Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies) 216 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <713-419>
ISBN 978-1-03-234234-4 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-234235-1 paper ¥10,538.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99 *

Graft is a common and persistent social pathogen that afflicts the developed and developing world in equal measure. This book describes, through the medium of international case studies, how graft undermines public safety and how, following a near-miss, incident or accident, investigators can use actor-network theory (ANT) to ascertain to what degree and through what mechanisms graft contributed to the event.The book introduces the reader to graft through a variety of case studies and explains how graft works against the public interest. The relatable case studies include the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium disaster, 2007 Adam Air crash, 2015-ongoing Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal and 2020 Beirut ammonium nitrate explosion (Lebanon). It demonstrates the threat graft poses to public safety, economic success and corporate and national reputation. By the end of the book the reader will understand the nature and extent of the problem of graft, how graft undermines safety, confidence and reputation, and how ANT can be used to identify and quantify graft in respect of the governance of technological systems and to ascertain to what degree and through what mechanisms graft contributed to a near-miss, incident or accident.Primarily aimed at an academic audience, this book will offer essential insights to students, researchers and faculty within the fields of risk, crisis and disaster management, as well as corporate governance and safety. The accessible nature of the book will also appeal to safety practitioners, risk managers and accident investigators.

業績評価指標（KPI）
Camilleri, Emanuel, Key Performance Indicators: The Complete Guide to KPIs for Business Success. 576 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <713-420>
ISBN 978-1-03-268545-8 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-264889-7 paper ¥16,236.- (税込) GB￡ 56.99 *

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are widely used across organisations. But are they fully understood in how they can properly shape, improve, or even undermine organisational systems and outcomes? This book presents a framework and tools for measuring and managing performance at various levels within an organisation, and helps managers re-think the ways KPIs can be implemented to meet organisational goals.Innovative performance measurement and management is a vital function within any organisation irrespective of its size and industry. Measuring and managing performance (whether on an individual, team, or departmental basis) assists management in calibrating their established strategic goals by providing an insight into how well their employees and the organisation are doing and identifying areas of concern for rectification and improvement. This book focuses on the practicality of performance management tools (for example, Performance Analytics; Performance Reporting; Critical Success Factors; Balanced Scorecard; Benchmarking; Six Sigma; Business Excellence Models; Enterprise Risk Management) and illustrates their use, and the changing nature of how organisational performance will be evaluated in the future. This includes the application of Artificial Intelligence as an important trend in performance measurement and management.This book provides a universal framework for implementing a performance measurement and management system that is applicable to both the private and public sectors. It is particularly relevant to HR and operational managers, and organisational leaders and public administrators at all levels.

H.チェスブロウ他編　オープン・イノベーション・ハンドブック
Chesbrough, Henry / Radziwon, Agnieszka et al. (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Open Innovation. (Oxford Handbooks) 984 pp. 2024:1 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <713-421>
ISBN 978-0-19-289979-8 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This Handbook seeks to be the definitive reference for the large and growing field of Open Innovation. A comprehensive collection of short and authoritative chapters, the volume summarizes the most vital research published in Open Innovation. It is an essential reference for seasoned scholars, a welcome introduction for junior scholars, and a kick-start package for undergraduate and MBA students. Four editors, 75 reviewers, and 136 contributors collaboratively developed 57 chapter handbook chapters. These present the current state of the art featuring academic theory and managerial practice as well as the outlook for how open innovation should be further developed. The empirical, conceptual, and practical insights of the handbook highlight the importance of strengthening practice-inspired research and purposeful knowledge exchanges between individuals, organizations, and ecosystems.

Coughlan, Tom / Fogarty, David J. / Bernstein, Gary et al., Managing at a Distance: A Manager's Guide to the Challenges of the Hybrid and Remote World. 272 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <713-422>
ISBN 978-1-032-64664-0 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-032-64662-6 paper ¥10,253.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

The world of hybrid and remote management is a territory that has yet to be completely explored-this book provides some simple navigational aids to help managers and leaders find their way.Research indicates that over 56% of college graduates currently work either remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, while prior to the pandemic, less than 5% of working hours were remote. How to manage remote and hybrid workers has rapidly become a significant challenge, and one that often requires new policies and organizational restructuring. The remote work handbooks available are tactical, which can be helpful for day-to-day decisions but not to tackle larger issues and initiatives. This book presents a fully formed, research-backed strategic framework: more than a vehicle to the future, it will help leaders to understand where they are now and what is happening around them to change the landscape, and to decide where they want to be.Speaking to senior executives and team leaders, as well as business students, this book will become the preferred tool for the development and evaluation of remote and hybrid management policy and strategy across industries.

Garn, Wolfgang, Data Analytics for Business: AI-ML-PBI-SQL-R. 240 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <713-423>
ISBN 978-1-03-237263-1 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-237262-4 paper ¥12,532.- (税込) GB￡ 43.99 *

We are drowning in data but are starved for knowledge. Data Analytics is the discipline of extracting actionable insights by structuring, processing, analysing and visualising data using methods and software tools. Hence, we gain knowledge by understanding the data. A roadmap to achieve this is encapsulated in the knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) process. Databases help us store data in a structured way. The structure query language (SQL) allows us to gain first insights about business opportunities. Visualising the data using business intelligence tools and data science languages deepens our understanding of the key performance indicators and business characteristics. This can be used to create relevant classification and prediction models; for instance, to provide customers with the appropriate products or predict the eruption time of geysers. Machine learning algorithms help us in this endeavour. Moreover, we can create new classes using unsupervised learning methods, which can be used to define new market segments or group customers with similar characteristics. Finally, artificial intelligence allows us to reason under uncertainty and find optimal solutions for business challenges. All these topics are covered in this book with a hands-on process, which means we use numerous examples to introduce the concepts and several software tools to assist us. Several interactive exercises support us in deepening the understanding and keep us engaged with the material.This book is appropriate for master students but can be used for undergraduate students. Practitioners will also benefit from the readily available tools. The material was especially designed for Business Analytics degrees with a focus on Data Science and can also be used for machine learning or artificial intelligence classes. This entry-level book is ideally suited for a wide range of disciplines wishing to gain actionable data insights in a practical manner.

現代の企業家精神
Hammoda, Basel / Durst, Susanne (eds.), Contemporary Entrepreneurship: Global Perspectives and Cases. (Routledge Studies in Entrepreneurship and Small Business) 144 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <713-424>
ISBN 978-1-03-244280-8 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This book dives deep into everyday entrepreneurial stories with an engaging narrative, based on theory, while providing practical implications by highlighting diverse entrepreneurial examples in emerging themes. It provides a collection of concise authentic entrepreneurship case studies, organized into three main themes: digital entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial learning innovations, and challenging entrepreneurship. The featured case studies are based mainly on primary data gathered from entrepreneurs and active members within the entrepreneurship ecosystem all over the globe, at different stages of the entrepreneurial process. Thus, it moves away from the typical unicorns and flagship start-up stories, which are abundant in management literature, to dive deep into realistic everyday entrepreneurial narratives. This edited collection will be of interest to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students in the fields of entrepreneurship and small business management, international business, and management education.

Harrison, Christian (ed.), Leadership During a Crisis: A Focus on Leadership Development. (Routledge Studies in Leadership and Leadership Development) 240 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <713-425>
ISBN 978-1-03-238355-2 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

We live in uncertain times propelled by complex systems, climate change and the use of technology which possess various threats. At times of crisis, leadership that permits quick reactions to the changing organisational environment becomes necessary. However, there has been limited studies that provide a road map of leading during a crisis. What is required of leaders during a crisis? How can you develop the required leadership expertise during such turbulent periods? What are the challenges leaders will have to combat? Through this book, these questions are answered.It is no exaggeration therefore to claim that this book opens a new chapter as it seeks to advance discussions about how to lead during crisis. Drawing on empirical and conceptual evidence from the perspective of renowned authors in leadership research, it offers a robust and engaging overview of the field of leadership and leadership development in turbulent and dynamic environments. The chapters in the book support the personal and professional development of aspiring and experienced leaders and managers. The readers will be able to display critical awareness of current developments in both the theory and practice of leadership and leadership development and its importance in modern organisations.

Janko, Michael W., Excellence in Operational Resilience: How to Lead, Follow and Guide the Way. 192 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <713-426>
ISBN 978-1-03-257285-7 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-257284-0 paper ¥9,398.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

Providing essential guidance to thrive in a complex environment, this book showcases tools to take the leadership role in the process of building resilience in any organization in a timely, effective, and practical way for today's risks and tomorrow's challenges.All organizations seek to be resilient, yet most do not have a clear definition of what that means for them, or a plan to manage the journey to attain it. This resilience playbook includes the right combination of technical knowledge, team structure, leadership support, and behavioral competencies, all based on a clear "Lead, Follow, Guide" framework. Based on the author's three decades of successfully implementing resilience-based strategies at Goodyear and other major firms, this book offers road-tested advice and techniques to bring quick wins and long-term success in organizational resilience.With this book to assist, risk-savvy executive leaders and professionals working in business continuity, risk management, security, IT, supply chain, operations management, and process improvement will maintain a constant pulse on their journey towards resilience, keep the right people engaged, and create a team-based approach to reach their goals.

商取引の経済構造
Klausner, Michael / Subramanian, Guhan, Deals: The Economic Structure of Business Transactions. 176 pp. 2024:3 (Harvard U. Pr., US) <713-427>
ISBN 978-0-674-49515-9 hard ¥5,379.- (税込) US$ 24.95 *

Drawing on real-life cases from a wide range of industries, two acclaimed experts offer a sophisticated but accessible guide to business deals, designed to maximize value for your side.Business transactions take widely varying forms-from multibillion-dollar corporate mergers to patent licenses to the signing of an all-star quarterback. Yet every deal shares the same goal, or at least should: to maximize the joint value created and to distribute that value among the parties. Building on decades of experience teaching and advising on business deals, Michael Klausner and Guhan Subramanian show how to accomplish this goal through rigorous attention to designing incentives, conveying information, and specifying parties' rights and obligations.Deals captures the range of real-life transactional complexities with case studies covering Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn, Scarlett Johansson's contract dispute with Disney over the release of Black Widow, litigation surrounding LVMH's pandemic-disrupted acquisition of Tiffany, the feud between George Norcross and Lewis Katz over ownership of the Philadelphia Inquirer, NBC/Viacom's negotiation with Paramount over the final three seasons of Frasier, and many more. In clear, concise terms, Klausner and Subramanian establish the basic framework of negotiation and the economic concepts that must be addressed in order to maximize value. They show how to tackle challenges, such as information asymmetry between buyer and seller, moral hazard, and opportunistic behavior. And the authors lay out responses to common risks associated with long-term contracts, emphasizing that a deal's exit rights should be carefully considered at the start of transaction design.Unique in its practical application of economic theory to actual dealmaking, this book will be an indispensable resource for students and for professionals across the business and legal world.

Sadler-Smith, Eugene, The Hubris Hazard, and How to Avoid It. 330 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <713-429>
ISBN 978-0-367-62679-2 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-65221-0 paper ¥9,398.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

Hubris is something we've all seen in action and experienced all too often. It's a significant occupational hazard and a serious potential derailment factor for leaders, organisations, and civil society. Hubristic leaders - intoxicated as they are with power, praise, and success-behave in ways that, if left unchecked, invite unintended and unforeseen negative consequences which impact destructively on individuals, industries, economies, and nations.Despite numerous examples throughout history of hubris' destructive consequences, it nonetheless appears to be an ever-present and growing danger. Many leaders seem to be blind to the hazards of hubris and oblivious to the lessons of history. Prevention is better than cure and understanding the nature of the hubris hazard and the associated risk factors will help leaders and managers improve their personal performance and avoid derailment and, even more importantly, protect the well-being of employees and the resilience of their organisations over the long term. This book explains the characteristics, causes, and consequences of hubris, and shows how to combat the significant hazard it poses to managers, leaders, organisations, and society. With contemporary examples, each chapter explores a particular 'hubris risk factor' and shows how the risk can be managed and mitigated and exposure to the hubris hazard minimised.The Hubris Hazard, and How to Avoid It offers practical guidance and action points for managers and leaders on how to recognise hubris in themselves and others and what to do to combat it when it arises. It will also be useful for business and executive coaches and leadership trainers and developers.

Salah, Souraj, 77 Pillars of Quality and the Pursuit of Excellence: A Guide to Basic Concepts and Lean Six Sigma Tools for Practitioners, Managers, and Entrepreneurs. 328 pp. 2024:3 (Productivity Pr., US) <713-430>
ISBN 978-1-03-268836-7 hard ¥34,188.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-268835-0 paper ¥10,822.- (税込) GB￡ 37.99 *

This book offers a basic and practical guide for a manager, quality practitioner, or anyone interested in learning and understanding the fundamental principles, concepts, tools, and techniques of quality management and process improvement. This book enables managers to have a strong foundation for effective management and improvement of operations. It strengthens quality practitioners' approach to people, products, or services and process improvement, to influence without authority. It provides practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary concepts of quality, guiding principles, and quality tools and techniques and on successfully implementing them. It helps enhance how practitioners perform their work and inspires them to strive for excellence.The book begins with an introduction and an overview of quality, followed by listing and explaining the selected 77 pillars (basic principles, concepts, and tools) of quality, grouped under the themes of quality, Six Sigma, and Lean Management. It examines the logical understanding of these pillars and how to implement them, providing practical examples and beneficial real case studies. The stories are based on the learning and practical experience of the author-a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, a quality manager, and a university lecturer.This book benefits employees, partners, and customers of any organization, offering a great reference for practitioners and academics alike. It serves as a call to reflect on basic quality pillars first, before embarking on a quality improvement journey. It provides a solid foundation for managers and practitioners to exceed their customers' expectations and excel in managing their business operations.

Sanders, Nada R. / Wood, John D., The Humachine: AI, Human Virtues, and the Superintelligent Enterprise. 2nd edition. 424 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <713-431>
ISBN 978-1-03-234569-7 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-234568-0 paper ¥9,113.- (税込) GB￡ 31.99 *

Updated for a post-Covid world, the second edition of this groundbreaking book explains why becoming a Humachine enterprise is the only way forward for a company to maintain a competitive advantage in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).The first edition of The Humachine offered a foundation for a new form of enterprise, integrating AI technology and human resources to optimize the unique advantages possessed by each. Now, in the face of the 'Great Resignation' and 'botsourcing'-where an activity previously done by humans is replaced by technology-thought leaders Sanders and Wood present a more positive and promising scenario, where an enterprise recognizes human resources as an asset class that possesses skills that cannot be replaced by automation. Enlightened business leaders will look to create synergy between technology and people, enabling the organization to maximize its capabilities by elevating the basis of decision making with closer-to-perfect information and rationality. This book provides a roadmap for how to do this and achieve collective intelligence at the enterprise level: superintelligence. More specifically, it answers these questions, and more.Why must an enterprise achieve superintelligence as a competitive advantage in the age of AI?How can any organization achieve superintelligence by following the 4-I model?What is the step-by-step process an enterprise should follow in becoming a Humachine?What strategies can be used by enterprise leaders to 'futureproof' the Humachine against uncertainty?All business leaders, executives, and managers at companies wanting to use AI and technology to survive and thrive in this new age, and students of analytics and decision-making, will value this thought-provoking and practical book, rich with case studies.

Sharma, Rajiv Kumar, Qualitative Modeling of Offshore Outsourcing Risks in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. 240 pp. 2024:3 (CRC Pr., US) <713-432>
ISBN 978-1-03-246057-4 hard ¥26,207.- (税込) GB￡ 91.99 *

What are the biggest challenges facing those managing supply chains? Qualitative Modeling of Offshore Outsourcing Risks in Supply Chain Management and Logistics is intended to benefit the stakeholders in client organizations by raising their understanding and awareness about the most dominant risks. This will equip supply chain managers to give more emphasis to mitigating these risks. It further showcases the development and validation of a conceptual framework that depicts the relationship among key offshore outsourcing risks. The text explores modelling various risks which disrupt the automotive supply chain and cybersecurity breaches in digital supply chains.This book:Covers structural modelling of key offshore outsourcing risks for understanding their driving and dependence powerPresents a conceptual framework and hierarchical structural model for perfect order fulfilment in both upstream and downstream supply chainsExplores the challenges in handling operational risks associated with poor delivery performance or service qualityModels dimensions which affect vendor selection in offshore outsourcing environmentInvestigates cultural influences on the management of geographically distributed operations in offshore outsourcingAddresses the workforce-related offshore outsourcing risk such as loss of key professionalsDiscusses the risk associated with selection of location, viz. distribution centres/warehouses in supply chain and logisticsModels dimensions related to cybersecurity breaches in digital supply chains because of IT offshoringIt is aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, supply chain management and production engineering.

Sharpley, David, Leadership Principles and Purpose: Developing Leadership Effectiveness and Future-Focused Capability. 352 pp. 2024:3 (Productivity Pr., US) <713-433>
ISBN 978-1-03-257507-0 hard ¥29,914.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-257506-3 paper ¥9,968.- (税込) GB￡ 34.99 *

This book provides a fresh perspective on leadership and the steps required to achieve high performance. It explores how we create purpose by moving from vision and values through principles to action.Effective leaders not only support and develop people but develop systems (anchored in principles and procedures) that increase future-focused capability. Increasingly, we need to appreciate the building blocks that link to sound 'third generation' corporate governance. This includes Environmental and Social Governance (ESG). We all benefit from understanding the elements that contribute to exceptional leadership.The book explains how principles shape competencies and build motivation and commitment. The insights also reveal the importance of confirmed competence. This enhances self-belief and increases personal confidence when faced with challenging situations. It adds to resilience. Building on principles helps clarify how energy is best directed to achieve high performance. This also ensures consistency of approach. Values need to be made explicit through principles, which support the design of systems and help shape the culture of the workplace. Principles have relevance for managers, team leaders, and professionals who want to gain insight into how we enhance motivation and commitment at work. However, the information contained in this book goes further as it also raises self-awareness and encourages reflection on the broader issue of how people find meaning and purpose.

Zhang, Weiying, Re-Understanding Entrepreneurship: What It Is and Why It Matters. 377 pp. 2024:5 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <713-434>
ISBN 978-1-00-945339-4 hard ¥22,792.- (税込) GB￡ 80.00 *
ISBN 978-1-00-945336-3 paper ¥7,404.- (税込) GB￡ 25.99 *

How do entrepreneurs make decisions in the real world? Why are entrepreneurs absent from mainstream economics? What functions do entrepreneurs play in the market? What type of institutional environment is needed for entrepreneurship to play a role? Neoclassical economics is a market theory without entrepreneurship. This misconception distorts our understanding of how the real market works, leading to a theory of market failure that forms the common foundation of various government interventions. The market is not only an allocative process but, more importantly, a discovery and creative process. To understand the real market, Weiying Zhang argues that economics must shift from a price-centric to an entrepreneur-centric paradigm. Blending theory and narrative, Zhang intersects history with the present supporting his theory with relevant case studies. He argues that once entrepreneurship in the market is correctly understood, the foundation for government intervention is undermined and the economy can sustainably flourish.

グローバルなハラール産業－研究必携
Qadri, Hussain Mohi-ud-Din, The Global Halal Industry: A Research Companion. (Islamic Business and Finance Series) 208 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <713-283>
ISBN 978-1-032-57909-2 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

The word 'Halal' translates to 'permissible' in English, though it encapsulates a broader meaning that goes beyond permissibility and impermissibility. Halal incorporates hygiene, cleanliness, legality, compliance, ethics as well as cultural aspects. This book provides a holistic overview of the relevant concepts but also covers Shariah, commercial, regulatory and technological aspects of the global Halal industry. It is not confined to a specific region, country or sector, rather it gives a comprehensive summary of the developments and growth across all sectors of the Halal industry, at the regional but also the global level.It is a well-researched and accessible volume which sets out to demystify some of the more challenging areas and offers an in-depth synopsis of each of the research questions it answers. The book also contributes a series of chapters with specialized treatment. It explores the key Shariah issues and guiding principles of Islamic law, technical know-how within various sectors such as Halal food, tourism, cosmetics, pharma, logistics, supply chain, media & fashion and offers a discussion on Artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and blockchain in different sectors of the Halal industry. Moreover, this work proposes viable solutions to the challenges faced by the industry such as the harmonization of Halal standards.Beneficial to audiences of all levels from beginners to advanced, it will be a handy reference for researchers and advanced students studying Islamic business and economics, Halal management, nutritional sciences, tourism, media, fashion and pharmaceuticals. It will also be of benefit to practitioners, policymakers and legal and standard-setting bodies.