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

Edmonstone, John, The Handbook of Action Learning: The Go-To Source for Individual, Organizational and Social Development. 144 pp. 2024:4 (Productivity Pr., US) <715-322>
ISBN 978-1-03-273487-3 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-273486-6 paper ¥8,642.- (税込) GB￡ 29.99 *

Action learning is one of the most prominent individual and organisational development approaches used in all parts of the world, including in over 70 member states of the United Nations. From its early beginnings in the 1970s, it has been adopted in private, public and third-sector organisations and has produced several variations. Used for leadership and management development, to support teamwork and problem-solving, and to encourage creative thinking, it can help to develop and enhance the learning capacity for individuals and organisations.Applied as a discrete activity focused on a priority need or on new or changed roles; as a linkage between more formal programs and the workplace or blended with other elements in a program, this book distils current and previous practice and theory to provide an up-to-date guide to action learning. The book will provide readers with an understanding of action learning, including the major elements, the choice of issues, the key skills, the role of the facilitator and applications organisation-wide. It will address such important aspects as how action learning can adapt to different national and regional cultures and how it can be evaluated. It will also offer a range of resources for further and deeper understanding.

ESGデータを理解する
Hardyment, Richard, Measuring Good Business: Making Sense of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Data. 320 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-324>
ISBN 978-1-03-260120-5 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-260119-9 paper ¥9,507.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

What's a good company? Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is transforming the world of business and finance. Investors are using data on issues like climate and diversity to enhance returns and make an impact. But with scepticism creeping in, how far can we trust the numbers? Is all this data making a difference to people and planet, and have we actually lost sight of what we are measuring and why? Measuring Good Business explains what we can measure - and calls for honesty about what we can't.This is the first book to look at the numbers behind the ESG revolution. It sets out a bold blueprint to revolutionise the data based on bottom-up, inclusive metrics, customised data to meet investor needs and impact measures that put sustainability in context. It is essential reading for anyone creating, using or studying ESG and sustainability data. After unpacking what's going on today, the book focuses on solutions, providing a how-to guide to improve measurement and make sustainable business more impactful. It shows why measurement matters in a highly accessible way through stories and insights based on practical experience.The book is relevant to a broad readership of data creators (e.g. those working in companies), users (e.g. capital market participants) as well as the large ecosystem of raters, rankers and standard setters across the private, public and non-profit worlds.

Heydari, Mohammad, Corruption and Entrepreneurship: Testing the Theory of Planned Behavior. (Routledge Studies in Entrepreneurship) 192 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-325>
ISBN 978-1-03-258996-1 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This book examines corruption as a collective behavior problem for entrepreneurs. In particular, it considers Azjen's theory of planned behavior (TPB) to explain perceived corruption and its effects on entrepreneurship.Heydari argues that behavioral intentions are shaped by variables such as attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. He proposes the novel Heydari Behavioral Synthesis Theory (HBST) model and applies it to two case studies to highlight the institutional, individual and societal factors that may inhibit entrepreneurial behavior. He concludes that corruption may persist not just because of difficulties in monitoring and prosecuting, but because it is systemically pervasive and discourages individual countermeasures. He closes by looking at anti-corruption policies and outlining future research directions.Arguing that widespread corruption may be theoretically mischaracterized in the literature, this book is of interest to policy-makers, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of management science, industrial and organizational psychology, entrepreneurship and corruption studies.

Hibbert, Paul, Leader Work: Using Insight, Intuition and Imagination to Develop Leadership Practice. 224 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-326>
ISBN 978-1-03-272149-1 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-269306-4 paper ¥10,371.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

Leader Work offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the power of reflection to support leaders in their development and professional practice. The book does not present a tick-box toolkit to being a better leader, instead it provides the prompts and deeper reflexive space for leaders to consider their own self-development.Written by a leading management researcher and consultant, the book draws on reflexive practice, but goes beyond this method to guide the reader on how to consider both inward and outward work, and provides useful suggestions for application. The inward work involves developing our knowledge of ourselves, our capabilities and our limitations through self-examination and connecting with others, and so building up our capacity for judgment, and gaining confidence in using intuition and imagination thoughtfully in situations of complexity and uncertainty. The outward work involves learning to express a leader identity that is both true to ourselves and recognized by relevant groups and the organizations in which we work, so that we are trusted to help navigate and narrate a path through uncertainty.This book has been written for leaders and would-be leaders looking to develop and shape their practice, as well as scholars studying and teaching leadership classes.

Hosomi Spitzeck, Heiko, The Corporate Hero's Journey: Your Path to Being an Impact Intrapreneur. 160 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-327>
ISBN 978-1-03-261507-3 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-257903-0 paper ¥9,507.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

Impact intrapreneurs at some of the most powerful organizations in the world are designing new, more sustainable businesses from within. They put their values to work and transform their corporations into a force for good. In a corporate world that still largely prioritizes profit above all else, these people shine a light on how to balance profit with impact, and the inspirational stories captured in this book guide leaders and managers to do the same.The lack of purpose beyond profit is causing millions of people to question their work and even to leave the corporate world altogether. Companies are struggling with recruitment and retention, as people seek a greater sense of purpose. For many, this would mean finding a way to use their work as a platform for positive social and environmental impact. This book will inspire this change for leaders seeking a different and better way forward. Structured around the stages of Joseph Campbell's hero's journey - upon which Star Wars was based - this book combines the philosophy of Star Wars with inspiring stories of impact intrapreneurs. You'll get to know Corporate Jedi such as Susie Lonie and Nick Hughes, who, while working for Vodafone in Kenya introduced a mobile payment method which brought financial inclusion to millions; Myriam Sidibe at Unilever, who turns making soap into saving lives; and Gib Bulloch, founder of Accenture Development Partnerships, which provides first-class consulting services to NGOs leveraging their impact. With actionable advice, such as how to create a business case, how to measure social impact, and more, the book is not only an entertaining read, but also helps executives apply insights to their own daily work.Written for leaders, managers, and all professionals looking to create positive impact through their work, this book will give future Corporate Jedi the courage and tools to use the force of business for good.

Iandoli, Luca / James, Kevin, Design Your Business: A Creative Pathway to Transforming Ideas into Successful Products. 208 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-328>
ISBN 978-1-03-238728-4 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-238726-0 paper ¥11,524.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99 *

This actionable and lively guide helps aspiring entrepreneurs to acquire a designer's mindset to transform ideas into successful products, and designers and technologists to identify entrepeneurial opportunities through a unique mix of product and business development toolkits.Unlike other books focusing either downstream on the launch of a new venture or upstream on ideation and the acquisition of an entrepreneurial mindset, Design Your Business helps innovators to cross the chasm between attractive ideas and actual products, a crucial test in any entrepreneurial endeavor and one which most innovative ideas do not pass. Throughout the book, readers will learn about methods, steps, and resources to unleash their creativity, understand users' needs, build and test prototypes, and design beautiful products. At the end of this design journey, readers will find an essential business toolkit including business model design, intellectual property protection, funding, and development of effective communication skills that will help them to lay the foundation of a successful venture built around a successful product.This book will become an essential and thought-provoking resource for aspiring entrepreneurs, makers, students of entrepreneurship and new venture creation, and professionals seeking to adopt a design mindset and agile project management in their projects and organizations.Slides and teaching materials based on this book are curated from the authors and available for free at this link: https://elegantdesignthinking.com/category/learning-resources/

Islam, Rafikul / Zailani, Suhaiza / Ahmed, Selim (eds.), Islamic Operations Management: Theories and Applications. 392 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-329>
ISBN 978-1-03-226607-7 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

Managing operations is an integral part of all business and comprises a number of components, including quality management, production planning, supply chain management, logistics, and inventory control. The effective management of operations plays a defining role in enhancing business efficiency and is a lynchpin for success.This book explores how Islamic principles and tools can be applied to improve operations management across industries. While Islamic banking and finance are established disciplines, there is yet little evidence of how exploring operations management from an Islamic lens can improve efficiency. Bringing together leading scholars across subdisciplines, the Editors fill the long-standing gap and address the rising demand for halal products and services by providing a unique perspective to define and enhance an important, growing field.This book will be a useful reference for those who wish to understand all aspects of Islamic business operations and halal logistics. The book will be helpful to academics, researchers, and upper level students, in particular to those who are looking to further their research on how Islamic principles can be applied to business operations.

Kerzner, Harold, Project Based Problem Solving and Decision Making: A Guide for Project Managers. 208 pp. 2023:11 (Wiley, US) <715-331>
ISBN 978-1-394-20783-1 hard ¥14,586.- (税込) US$ 65.00 *

PROJECT BASED PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING A project manager's guide to solving complex project issues and making strategic decisions An everyday resource for project managers who are tasked with identifying and solving complex problems, Project Based Problem Solving and Decision Making offers valuable guidance on how to make informed decisions that move projects forward, provides project managers with expert advice for communicating clearly and effectively with team members and project stakeholders, and describes how to effectively lead project teams and empower team members to make strategic project decisions. Written by Dr. Harold Kerzner, bestselling author and one of the leading minds in project management, Project Based Problem Solving and Decision Making includes information on: Developing effective problem-solving and decision-making???important skills for professional project managersLeading teams, setting and achieving goals, and making sure that projects are completed on time and within budgetIdentifying and solving problems that arise during complex projects, and making informed decisions that move projects forwardUsing a project-based approach: breaking the project down into smaller, manageable??chunks and tackling each one separatelyFocusing on specific problems or decisions and implementing solutions tailored to the??specific needs of the project Project Based Problem Solving and Decision Making is an essential everyday resource for professional project managers, as well as students studying project management. Dr. Kerzner is not only a world-renowned author in project management but also serves as the Senior Executive Director at the International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL). To explore more about IIL's offerings, visit www.iil.com or get in touch via email at learning@iil.com.

Marr, Bernard, Generative AI in Practice: 100+ Amazing Ways Generative Artificial Intelligence is Changing Business and Society. 350 pp. 2024:3 (Wiley, US) <715-332>
ISBN 978-1-394-24556-7 hard ¥8,415.- (税込) US$ 37.50 *

An indispensable look at the next frontier of technological advancement and its impact on our world Generative AI is rewriting the rulebook with its seemingly endless capabilities, from crafting intricate industrial designs, writing computer code, and producing mesmerizing synthetic voices to composing enchanting music and innovating genetic breakthroughs. In Generative AI in Practice, renowned futurist Bernard Marr offers readers a deep dive into the captivating universe of GenAI. This comprehensive guide introduces you to the basics of this groundbreaking technology and outlines the profound impact that GenAI will have on business and society. Professionals, technophiles, and anyone with an interest in the future will need to understand how GenAI is set to redefine jobs, revolutionize business, and question the foundations everything we do. In this book, Marr sheds light on the most innovative real-world GenAI applications through practical examples, describing how they are moulding industries like retail, healthcare, education, finance, and beyond. You'll enjoy a captivating discussion of innovations in media and entertainment, seismic shifts in advertising, and the future trajectory of GenAI. You will: Navigate the complex landscapes of risks and challenges posed by Generative AIDelve into the revolutionary transformation of the job market in the age of GenAIUnderstand AI's transformative impact on education, healthcare, and retailExplore the boundless potentials in media, design, banking, coding, and even the legal arena Ideal for professionals, technophiles, and anyone eager to understand the next big thing in technology, Generative AI In Practice will equip readers with insights on how to implement GenAI, how GenAI is different to traditional AI, and a comprehensive list of generative AI tools available today.

Mask, Clate, Conquer the Chaos: The 6 Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs. 2nd ed. 272 pp. 2024:2 (Wiley, US) <715-333>
ISBN 978-1-394-21738-0 hard ¥6,732.- (税込) US$ 30.00 *

Make your small business work for you with this expert guide on entrepreneurship In the newly revised second edition of Conquer the Chaos, celebrated author and CEO of Keap, a world-leading provider of marketing automation software for small business, Clate Mask, delivers yet another incisive and exciting roadmap to entrepreneurial success for small business owners. The book offers six non-negotiable, must-have strategies for entrepreneurs, as well as an engaging mix of stories, quotes, anecdotes, and examples that highlight businesspeople who have successfully confronted and overcome the daunting challenges that accompany self-employment. You'll also find: A brand-new section on lifecycle automation and work, as well as work-life balance as a business ownerHow to avoid becoming trapped by your business and, instead, find time, money, and freedom in your entrepreneurial journeyStrategies to move beyond surviving in your small business and begin growing and evolvingAn extraordinary take on small business ownership and entrepreneurship from someone who's been on the frontlines of a growing company, Conquer the Chaos is a must-have resource for anyone hoping to get more money, more enjoyment, and more flexibility out of their company.

Musiol, Martin, Generative AI: Navigating the Course to the Artificial General Intelligence Future. 288 pp. 2024:1 (Wiley, US) <715-334>
ISBN 978-1-394-20591-2 hard ¥6,732.- (税込) US$ 30.00 *

An engaging and essential discussion of generative artificial intelligence In Generative AI: Navigating the Course to the Artificial General Intelligence Future, celebrated author Martin Musiol-founder and CEO of generativeAI.net and GenAI Lead for Europe at Infosys-delivers an incisive and one-of-a-kind discussion of the current capabilities, future potential, and inner workings of generative artificial intelligence. In the book, you'll explore the short but eventful history of generative artificial intelligence, what it's achieved so far, and how it's likely to evolve in the future. You'll also get a peek at how emerging technologies are converging to create exciting new possibilities in the GenAI space. Musiol analyzes complex and foundational topics in generative AI, breaking them down into straightforward and easy-to-understand pieces. You'll also find: Bold predictions about the future emergence of Artificial General Intelligence via the merging of current AI modelsFascinating explorations of the ethical implications of AI, its potential downsides, and the possible rewardsInsightful commentary on Autonomous AI Agents and how AI assistants will become integral to daily life in professional and private contexts Perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of ethics, technology, business, and society-and for entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of this tech revolution-Generative AI offers an intuitive, comprehensive discussion of this fascinating new technology.

Paquet, Maxime / Sabourin, N. / Lafranchise, N. et al., Codevelopment Action Learning for Business: Co-create, Accelerate, Grow. 188 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-335>
ISBN 978-1-03-262560-7 paper ¥10,371.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

Workplaces where the focus is on innovation, teamwork and learning have become a reality, thanks to a simple, practical, and effective approach called CAL: Codevelopement Action Learning. This book will help you to create a collaborative and empowering culture in your organization.The CAL method, tools, and theoretical foundations for each component are presented in detail here. Real case studies and research findings on the tangible benefits and impacts of the approach enrich its content. Authored by a dynamic team of CAL business coaches and academics, the knowledge is shared in a straightforward and accessible manner.Business leaders, entrepreneurs, human resources and learning professionals, coaches, facilitators, scholar practitioners, and more will welcome this book's thought-provoking guidance to co-create solutions, accelerate goals, and grow capabilities for the 21st century.

Parikh, Samir, The Ultimate Guide to Storytelling in Business: A Proven, Seven-Step Approach To Deliver Business-Critical Messages With Impact. 209 pp. 2024:2 (Wiley, US) <715-336>
ISBN 978-1-394-23457-8 hard ¥6,171.- (税込) US$ 27.50 *

A one-stop shop for everything that you need to know about storytelling in business. How often have you had to deliver a pitch, convey a message or empower an audience with only one chance to get it right? Perhaps a job interview, an important sales presentation, or the announcement of major changes within your organization? Have you ever had a powerful idea that was never adopted because your peers didn't recognize its value? Storytelling is mission-critical to the advancement of our careers and our businesses. In the book, you'll learn how to create compelling presentations, write persuasive reports, and convey important messages in meetings with stories that capture the attention of your audiences. The author explains how to convey complex ideas with simplicity, win the acceptance of others, speed up decision-making, and demonstrate your contributions as a thought leader. You'll discover: A proven methodology, based on seven steps, enabling you to build and deliver stories in a structured, reliable and repeatable way.The importance of creating a one-page story blueprint to road-test your story.How the subtle use of emotional triggers will help you to control the reactions of your audience.A rich library of industry examples, from multi-million dollar sales opportunities to strategic change initiatives, the introduction of new business models and the launch of ground-breaking technical ideas.A 23-point checklist to ensure that you are ready for your next storytelling endeavor. Perfect for managers, directors, executives, as well as early career professionals, The Ultimate Guide to Storytelling in Business is a can't-miss resource for generating impact and getting your ideas recognized.

プロジェクト・マネジメント研究の設計方法と実践　第2版
Pasian, Beverly / Turner, Rodney (eds.), Design Methods and Practices for Research of Project Management. 2nd ed. 368 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-337>
ISBN 978-1-03-274496-4 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-212387-5 paper ¥10,660.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99 *

Design Methods and Practices for Research of Project Management is the most comprehensive guide on how to do research on and in project management. Project management as a discipline has experienced near-exponential growth in its application across the business and not-for-profit sectors. This second edition of the authoritative reference book offers a substantial update on the first edition with over 60% new content and so provides both practitioner and student researchers with a fully up-to-date and complete guide to research practice on project management.In Design Methods and Practices for Research of Project Management, Beverly Pasian and Rodney Turner have brought together 26 original chapters from many of the leading international thinkers in project management research. The collection looks at each step in the research stages, including research strategy, management, methodology (quantitative and qualitative), and techniques as well as how to share and publish research findings. The chapters offer an international perspective with examples from a wide range of project management applications; engineering, construction, megaprojects, high-risk environments, and social transformation. Each chapter includes tips and exercises for the research student, as well as a complete set of further references.The book is the go-to text for practitioners undertaking research in companies, and also doctoral and master's students and their supervisors who are involved in research projects in and for universities.

Preedy, Sarah / Beaumont, Emily (eds.), Extracurricular Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Activity: A Global and Holistic Perspective. (Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research 19) 136 pp. 2024:4 (Emerald, UK) <715-338>
ISBN 978-1-80382-372-0 hard ¥27,825.- (税込) US$ 124.00 *

The time is pertinent for a review of enterprise and entrepreneurship extracurricular activity. An experience outside the classroom that enables students to benefit from learning through experimentation and experience, take leadership of their learning journeys, and participate in activities tailored to their entrepreneurial ambitions. Reviewing the growth and development of enterprise and entrepreneurship extracurricular activities within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) globally, Extracurricular Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Activity considers the form these activities take - their benefits and impacts upon participants, institutions, and the wider community. The authors shine a light on an underrepresented area of enterprise and entrepreneurship education to encourage discussion and development of practice and policy, but also to fuel appreciation and understanding of the topic. Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research is an official book series of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE). Each volume is designed around a specific theme of importance to the entrepreneurship and small business community with articles collectively exploring and developing theory and practice in the field.

Proksch, Michael / Paliwal, Nisha / Bielert, Wilhelm, The Secrets of AI Value Creation: Practical Guide to Business Value Creation with Artificial Intelligence from Strategy to Execution. 270 pp. 2024:2 (Wiley, US) <715-339>
ISBN 978-1-394-23362-5 hard ¥7,293.- (税込) US$ 32.50 *

Unlock unprecedented levels of value at your firm by implementing artificial intelligence In The Secrets of AI Value Creation: Practical Guide to Business Value Creation with Artificial Intelligence from Strategy to Execution, a team of renowned artificial intelligence leaders and experts delivers an insightful blueprint for unlocking the value of AI in your company. This book presents a comprehensive framework that can be applied to your organisation, exploring the value drivers and challenges you might face throughout your AI journey. You will uncover effective strategies and tactics utilised by successful artificial intelligence (AI) achievers to propel business growth. In the book, you'll explore critical value drivers and key capabilities that will determine the success or failure of your company's AI initiatives. The authors examine the subject from multiple perspectives, including business, technology, data, algorithmics, and psychology. Organized into four parts and fourteen insightful chapters, the book includes: Concrete examples and real-world case studies illustrating the practical impact of the ideas discussed withinBest practices used and common challenges encountered when first incorporating AI into your company's operationsA comprehensive framework you can use to navigate the complexities of AI implementation and value creation An indispensable blueprint for artificial intelligence implementation at your organisation, The Secrets of AI Value Creation is a can't-miss resource for managers, executives, directors, entrepreneurs, founders, data analysts, and business- and tech-side professionals looking for ways to unlock new forms of value in their company. The authors, who are industry leaders, assemble the puzzle pieces into a comprehensive framework for AI value creation: Michael Proksch is an expert on the subject of AI strategy and value creation. He worked with various Fortune 2000 organisations and focuses on optimising business operations building customised AI solutions, and driving organisational adoption of AI through the creation of value and trust. Nisha Paliwal is a senior technology executive. She is known for her expertise in various technology services, focusing on the importance of bringing AI technology, computing resources, data, and talent together in a synchronous and organic way. Wilhelm Bielert is a seasoned senior executive with an extensive of experience in digital transformation, program and project management, and corporate restructuring. With a proven track record, he has successfully led transformative initiatives in multinational corporations, specialising in harnessing the power of AI and other cutting-edge technologies to drive substantial value creation.

Rai, Himanshu / Majid Baba, Mubashir / Babbar, Mansi (eds.), Emerging Business Trends and Management Practices: Lessons from the Pandemic. 440 pp. 2024:2 (Apple Academic Pr., US) <715-340>
ISBN 978-1-77491-245-4 hard ¥37,754.- (税込) GB￡ 131.00 *

This book explores the dramatic changes that have occurred in the business environment due in part to the phenomenal impact on societies and economies around the globe that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents emerging trends, strategies, management practices, opportunities, and challenges faced by business leaders, managers, and administrators. The volume touches on myriad issues, including the effects of lockdowns and restrictions, psychosocial effects of COVID-19 in the workplace, maintaining work-life balance, entrepreneurship during the pandemic, supply chain management, new communication and management strategies, consumer behavior, Zoom fatigue, changes in the health insurance industry, and more.The topics and concepts addressed in on the impact of pandemic will provide insight for academicians, entrepreneurs, and those in business, marketing, and psychology.

Ryu, Sunghan, Media and Entertainment Industry Management: How to Integrate Business and Management with Creativity and Imagination. 392 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-341>
ISBN 978-1-03-222124-3 hard ¥53,317.- (税込) GB￡ 185.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-222121-2 paper ¥14,983.- (税込) GB￡ 51.99 *

The media and entertainment industry (MEI) differs significantly from traditional industries in many respects. Accordingly, the management of strategy, marketing and other business practices in the MEI necessitates a unique approach. Sunghan Ryu offers students focused and relevant insights into critical topics, illustrated by vivid examples from the MEI. Unlike typical introductory textbooks on business and management, this book does not overemphasize complicated layers of theory. Instead, it presents essential concepts and frameworks in a digestible manner and supplements them with opportunities to apply this knowledge to real-world cases. The textbook demonstrates how knowledge can be constructively implemented in business and management scenarios. It is structured into 12 chapters, divided into five core modules: (1) Overview of the MEI, (2) The Fundamentals of Management, (3) Marketing Management, (4) Digital Business and Management, and (5) New Business Models and Entrepreneurship. Students will gain the ability to explain key concepts and frameworks across core business and management domains and develop analytical skills through diverse real-world cases in the MEI. Based on this knowledge, they will be equipped to identify management-related issues in the MEI and arrive at practical and effective solutions.This book is an essential guide for students who wish to understand business and management in the dynamic world of the MEI.

Sali, Radek, How to Build a Billion-Dollar Business: On Purpose. For Profit. With Passion. 2024:2 (Wiley, US) <715-342>
ISBN 978-1-394-21604-8 paper ¥5,161.- (税込) US$ 23.00 *

Singh, Deepmala / Sood, Kiran / Kautish, S. et al. (eds.), VUCA and Other Analytics in Business Resilience. (Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, And Risk Management 10B) 332 pp. 2024:5 (Emerald, UK) <715-344>
ISBN 978-1-83753-199-8 hard ¥24,684.- (税込) US$ 110.00 *

Company executives need strategic flexibility in VUCA to maintain an advantage alongside business analytics, helping them achieve a competitive edge by providing timely insights, optimizing business processes, and generating growth and innovation opportunities. Strategic questions arise as firms begin their business analytics programmes, and VUCA and Other Analytics in Business Resilience brings together specialists from different disciplines and continents to provide answers. The chapters discuss organizational justice, sustainable HR, machine learning, and more, providing future roadmaps to minimise disruption during occurrences like the COVID-19-related worldwide catastrophe and the ramifications for managers and policymakers. Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, And Risk Management provides a platform for authors to explore, analyse and discuss current and new financial models and theories, and engage with innovative research on an international scale. Subjects of interest may include banking, accounting, auditing, compliance, sustainability, behaviour, management, and business economics.

Singh, Deepmala / Sood, Kiran / Kautish, S. et al. (eds.), VUCA and Other Analytics in Business Resilience. (Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, And Risk Management 10A) 432 pp. 2024:5 (Emerald, UK) <715-345>
ISBN 978-1-83753-903-1 hard ¥25,806.- (税込) US$ 115.00 *

Company executives need strategic flexibility in VUCA to maintain an advantage alongside business analytics, helping them achieve a competitive edge by providing timely insights, optimizing business processes, and generating growth and innovation opportunities. Strategic questions arise as firms begin their business analytics programmes, and VUCA and Other Analytics in Business Resilience brings together specialists from different disciplines and continents to provide answers. The chapters discuss descriptive/diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics tools and how they might be used to investigate 'black swan' occurrences like the COVID-19-related worldwide catastrophe and the ramifications for managers and policymakers. Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, And Risk Management provides a platform for authors to explore, analyse and discuss current and new financial models and theories, and engage with innovative research on an international scale. Subjects of interest may include banking, accounting, auditing, compliance, sustainability, behaviour, management, and business economics.

Thomas, Mark / Rose, Janna L. (eds.), Mergers and Acquisitions: The Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries. (Routledge Studies in International Business and the World Economy) 232 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-346>
ISBN 978-1-03-215707-8 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

Covid-19 has brought so much uncertainty, but one certainty is that the vaccine race will generate winners and losers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This will have a major impact on merger and acquisition activity. While the plethora of merger and acquisition deals are abundantly reported by the news media, there is a clear lack of in-depth analysis on the multiple rationales and various challenges in the life sciences industry. By offering contributions from a variety of experts in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as experts on mergers and acquisitions, this edited collection will draw upon the knowledge of a variety of different actors within the fields of pharma and biotech. This book offers a timely exploration of the complexities of mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries while seeking to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It presents a critical analysis of the rationale for acquisitions and studies the challenges of ensuring a successful deal. In the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, it will also explore the impact this may have on the industry, which may further stimulate merger and acquisition activity. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers, and students in the fields of strategy, management, governance, and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Thompson, John / Bolton, Bill, Entrepreneurs: Talent, Temperament, Opportunity and Mindset. 4th ed. 528 pp. 2024:5 (Routledge, UK) <715-347>
ISBN 978-1-03-247372-7 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-247370-3 paper ¥16,424.- (税込) GB￡ 56.99 *

What does it take to be - or to become - a successful entrepreneur? Are there specific personality types that are best suited to entrepreneurship? And can these types, or rather the attributes that combine to forge them, be learned or acquired? In this book, John Thompson answers these questions - and many more - to let the reader see through the eyes of the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs: Talent, Temperament, Opportunity and Mindset introduces the world of entrepreneurship from a person-centred perspective. Part 1 builds an understanding of the entrepreneur as a person based on the key factors of talent and temperament - a unique framework for understanding and exploiting entrepreneurial opportunities. Part 1 also explores the entrepreneurial mindset and how it can be honed and strengthened. The process of starting and growing a business is then described in detail in Part 2, which also examines entrepreneurship in the context of opportunity and strategy. Part 3 introduces the infrastructure and environment in which the entrepreneur has to operate and tells the stories of famous entrepreneurs through dozens of case vignettes, including classic figures such as Henry Ford, through to social entrepreneurs and even anti-social entrepreneurs such as Al Capone! This insightful, empirically-based take on the entrepreneur provides students with an accessible and original way into entrepreneurship. Whatever their background, students at all levels will value the author's accessible writing style and invaluable insights.

Woods, Marc / Modi, Dev / Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C., Inclusion Unlocked: A Guide for Leaders to Act. 336 pp. 2024:1 (Wiley, US) <715-348>
ISBN 978-1-394-15857-7 hard ¥6,171.- (税込) US$ 27.50 *

Inclusion Unlocked is the definitive guide for business leaders to unlock the power of diversity and enable inclusion to flourish in their organisations In Inclusion Unlocked a team of accomplished leadership experts deliver an insightful set of solutions to the obstacles that block progress and prevent leaders from delivering on the diversity results their employees, customers and investors demand. Written by authors whose core areas of expertise are inclusion and diversity, this book will provide an Inclusive Leader Scorecard model, access to an online diagnostic tool, and proven strategies that enable greater belonging. As well as this, Inclusion Unlocked provides first-hand accounts of how well-known CEOs, Chief People Officers and Chief Diversity Officers have accelerated progress in their diversity initiatives, and the pitfalls they have learnt to avoid. The authors explain how business leaders can act as a driving force for change if they use the right mindset and tools. You'll also discover: How to understand the relevance of inclusive leadership to impressive business growthHow to identify the key levers for change and progress by cutting through the complexityStrategies that enable greater belonging, psychological safety, and innovationAn indispensable resource for business leaders, HR and DEI practitioners who want a practical and easy to follow guide for advancement in diversity initiatives. Inclusion Unlocked is the inclusion toolkit needed to make significant progress.

Chakravorti, Nirjhar, Life Cycle Cost Analysis: An Economic Model for Sustainable Tomorrow. 120 pp. 2024:4 (Productivity Pr., US) <715-171>
ISBN 978-1-03-261167-9 hard ¥31,702.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-261166-2 paper ¥7,489.- (税込) GB￡ 25.99 *

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is the process of economic analysis to assess the total cost of ownership of an asset, including its cost of procurement, installation, operation, maintenance, conversion, and decommissioning. The economic approach to assess the total cost of owning an asset or facility is known as Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA). LCCA is a key economic tool for business decision-making in terms of various functional requirements, such as sustainability, asset management, supply chain management, and project management. Every organization is a combination of various interrelated functions or departments. Every function has its own set of objectives and targets. Even though all functions try to achieve overall organizational objectives, in reality, they work to protect their functional interests as well. In many cases, it becomes detrimental to the health of the organization. This conflicting behavior increases when decisions are made on subjective considerations. When a company's strategy works on an objective platform, chances of conflict are reduced. LCCA can be used as a management decision tool for synchronizing functional conflicts by focusing on facts, money, and time. Life Cycle Cost Analysis: An Economic Model for Sustainable Tomorrow explains a simple, innovative model to carry out LCCA, along with a unique methodology to determine how the value of money changes over a period of time.

J.-A.Johannessen著　イノベーション、自動化、持続可能な経済
Johannessen, Jon-Arild, Innovation, Automation and a Sustainable Economy: Tackling the Inequality, Climate and Biodiversity Crises. (Routledge Studies in the Economics of Innovation) 176 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-173>
ISBN 978-1-03-273240-4 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

Economic inequality, the environmental crisis and the climate crisis are systemically linked. Accordingly, they should be understood as a single, interconnected system and strategies for resolving them should be guided by this understanding. This book demonstrates how the Green New Deal and its systemic alternative, the Red New Deal, could influence the course of these three global crises, all within the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.The author has developed several scenarios that are relevant to the automation that will result from advances in artificial intelligence and intelligent robots. The first is one of mass unemployment, while the second envisages low rates of unemployment, although workers will experience stagnation and then a decline in their wages. It is possible to envisage a different set of scenarios; however, we must replace the capitalist economic model with a different model: mutualism, a sustainable model that would allow for economic growth while also addressing the three current systemic crises. The author argues that if such a model is implemented, there will be jobs for everyone and the climate crisis will be tackled because people's welfare will be prioritized over profit. We can assert that such a model will foster the development of economic equality. The basic premise of this mutual and sustainable economic model is that sustainability is in everyone's interests.The book employs not only established and innovative methods, such as literature reviews, scenario thinking and historical methods, to underpin its arguments, but also conceptual generalization as an intellectual tool to tackle the general research problem; thus, it will be an invaluable resource for scholars and students of sustainability and the innovation economy.

Duggan, Jim, Exploring Operations Research with R. (Chapman & Hall/CRC Series in Operations Research) 400 pp. 2024:4 (Chapman & Hall / CRC, US) <715-179>
ISBN 978-1-03-227754-7 hard ¥44,671.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-227716-5 paper ¥17,865.- (税込) GB￡ 61.99 *

Exploring Operations Research with R shows how the R programming language can be a valuable tool - and way of thinking - which can be successfully applied to the field of operations research (OR). This approach is centred on the idea of the future OR professional as someone who can combine knowledge of key OR techniques (e.g., simulation, linear programming, data science, and network science) with an understanding of R, including tools for data representation, manipulation, and analysis. The core aim of the book is to provide a self-contained introduction to R (both Base R and the tidyverse) and show how this knowledge can be applied to a range of OR challenges in the domains of public health, infectious disease, and energy generation, and thus provide a platform to develop actionable insights to support decision making.FeaturesCan serve as a primary textbook for a comprehensive course in R, with applications in ORSuitable for post-graduate students in OR and data science, with a focus on the computational perspective of OR The text will also be of interest to professional OR practitioners as part of their continuing professional developmentLinked to a Github repository including code, solutions, data sets, and other ancillary material

Elia, Jean, Leadership of digital transformation: the case of CEOs in banking industry. (Business science institute) 208 p. 2023:10 (Management et societe, FR) <715-219>
ISBN 978-2-37687-881-0 paper ¥4,862.- (税込) EUR 20.00

Shestakofsky, Benjamin, Behind the Startup: How Venture Capital Shapes Work, Innovation, and Inequality. 330 pp. 2024:3 (U. California Pr., US) <715-249>
ISBN 978-0-520-39502-2 hard ¥19,074.- (税込) US$ 85.00 *
ISBN 978-0-520-39503-9 paper ¥6,719.- (税込) US$ 29.95 *

This systematic analysis of everyday life inside a tech startup dissects the logic of venture capital and its consequences for entrepreneurs, workers, and societies. In recent years, dreams about our technological future have soured as digital platforms have undermined privacy, eroded labor rights, and weakened democratic discourse. In light of the negative consequences of innovation, some blame harmful algorithms or greedy CEOs. Behind the Startup focuses instead on the role of capital and the influence of financiers. Drawing on nineteen months of participant-observation research inside a successful Silicon Valley startup, this book examines how the company was organized to meet the needs of the venture capital investors who funded it. Investors push startups to scale as quickly as possible to inflate the value of their asset. Benjamin Shestakofsky shows how these demands create organizational problems that managers solve by combining high-tech systems with low-wage human labor. With its focus on the financialization of innovation, Behind the Startup explains how the gains generated by these companies are funneled into the pockets of a small cadre of elite investors and entrepreneurs. To promote innovation that benefits the many rather than the few, Shestakofsky compellingly argues that we must focus less on fixing the technology and more on changing the financial infrastructure that supports it.

Baisya, Rajat K., Supply Chain and Logistics Management: An Integrated Approach. 288 pp. 2024 (Routledge, UK) <715-310>
ISBN 978-1-03-260359-9 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-274401-8 paper ¥10,371.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

This textbook discusses supply chain management and provides a comprehensive overview of all the key activities and issues of supply chain and logistics functions as an integrated discipline.Taking a comprehensive approach, it reviews end-to-end supply chain management from procurement to production to warehousing, distribution and customer service. It explores how each interface can be managed with the ultimate objective of providing superior customer experience to ensure satisfaction at the least cost while delivering incremental value in a competitive environment.This volume:Guides on designing effective development and management of the supply chain network, which is an invaluable source of sustainable, competitive advantage in today's turbulent global marketplaceExamines the complexities and challenges of catering to the flexible and fluctuating customer demand, warehousing, channel distribution and transportation, global logistics value chain management, and performance managementDiscusses short practical cases to explain the decision-making process with respect to manufacturing decisions and inventory for efficient working capital management, both of which are critical for supply chain performanceExplores performance management matrix, maturity models and so onThis book will be useful to students, researchers and faculty from the fields of business management, supply chain and logistics management, and mechanical and civil engineering. It will also be an invaluable companion to consultants and business executives working in the field of supply chain and logistics.

M.ボール著『ザ・メタバース－世界を創り変えしもの』改訂版
Ball, Matthew, The Metaverse: Building the Spatial Internet. Fully Rev. & Updated ed. 448 pp. 2024:6 (Liveright, US) <715-311>
ISBN 978-1-324-09528-6 hard ¥6,732.- (税込) US$ 30.00

"The term "Metaverse" is thirty years old, yet only recently entered mainstream conversation, attracting both fascinating and skepticism. While some have promised its imminent arrival, in fact it will take a series of technological and societal leaps to realise its full potential. In The Metaverse, pioneering theorist, former tech executive and acclaimed entrepreneur Matthew Ball offers an expansive tour of the "next internet": he presents a comprehensive definition of the Metaverse (going far beyond mere virtual reality headsets), explains the technologies that will power it, addresses governance challenges, and predicts Metaverse winners and losers. Bringing clarity and authority to a frequently misunderstood concept, this revised and updated edition of Ball's authoritative work demonstrates how the Metaverse will radically reshape society. "A comprehensive guide to every aspect of the metaverse."-John Thornhill, Financial Times "Offers a better understanding of the metaverse than the novel that coined the term-1992's Snow Crash."-Cecilia D'Anastasio, Bloomberg

Bendoly, Elliot / Bachrach, Daniel / Koontz, Kathy et al., Mastering Project Discovery: Successful Discipline in Engineering and Analytics Projects. 184 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-312>
ISBN 978-1-03-254821-0 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-254819-7 paper ¥10,371.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

Introducing a comprehensive approach to invigorate project leadership, this book provides a framework - the OUtCoMES Cycle - for developing, managing, advancing, and optimizing engineering and analytics projects.All too often, issues of moral hazard and completion bias prevent engineering and analytics managers and team leaders from asking the critical question 'What's the problem?', before committing time, energy, and resources to solve it. This book draws attention to the definition, structuring, option consideration and ultimately the addressing of the right problems, exploring the OUtCoMES Cycle framework that facilitates and energizes systematic thinking, knowledge sharing, and on-the-fly adjustment with an explicit focus on the maximization of value and ROI. Each chapter includes discussions and lessons in analytical and engineering problem identification, problem structuring, iterative problem development (mental and computational) and problem resolution, at least three embedded real-world case studies, and a closing 'Practitioner's Recap' to contextualize key chapter takeaways.Written by a team of established academic scholars and practicing analysts and engineers, this is an accessible and culture-shifting action guide for instructors interested in training the next generation of project and analytics leaders, students of analytics and engineering, as well as practicing project leaders and principals.

Bharadwaj, Apoorva, Communication Skills for Global Leadership: Strategies for Effective Intercultural Management. (Contemporary Themes in Business and Management) 220 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-313>
ISBN 978-0-367-69777-8 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-72619-5 paper ¥10,948.- (税込) GB￡ 37.99 *

Intercultural business communication has assumed enormous significance in recent times for corporate leaders for transmitting and disseminating ideas across borders and for achieving organisational goals. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to communication strategies in business with a focus on diversity management skills.Culturally congruent communication competencies play an essential role in fostering productive conversations in transnational markets. This book includes in-depth research that explores key communication skills like negotiations, leadership, persuasion, argumentation, and corporate etiquette for professionals working in multinational realms of international commerce. It discusses intercultural management theories, non-verbal communications, and effective methods of communicating in virtual environments. The book also highlights the role and importance of diversity management in steering and helming multicultural teams and the expertise needed to manage stressful and challenging communication scenarios in variegated geo-cultural workspaces.Part of the Contemporary Themes in Business and Management series, this book will be useful for scholars and researchers of management studies, business communications, communication studies, business economics, business ethics, and digital communication, as well as for corporate professionals working with multinationals.

Blackmith, Nikki / McCusker, Maureen E. (eds.), Data-Driven Decision Making in Entrepreneurship: Tools for Maximizing Human Capital. 298 pp. 2024:4 (CRC Pr., US) <715-314>
ISBN 978-1-03-205277-9 hard ¥41,789.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-205278-6 paper ¥16,135.- (税込) GB￡ 55.99 *

Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been an explosion in startup organizations. Together, these organizations have been valued at over $3 trillion. In 2019 alone, nearly $300 billion of venture capital was invested globally (Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2020). Simultaneously, an explosion in high volume and high velocity of big data is rapidly changing how organizations function. Gone are the days when organizations can make decisions solely on intuition, logic, or experience. Some have gone as far as to say that data is the most valuable currency and resource available to businesses, and startups are no exception. However, startups do differ from their larger counterparts and corporations in three distinct ways: 1) they tend to have fewer resources, time, and specialized training to devote to data analytics; 2) they are part of a unique entrepreneurial ecosystem with unique needs; 3) scholarship and academic research on human capital data analytics in startups is lacking. Existing entrepreneurship research is primarily conducted in business schools. There needs to be more integration of industrial-organizational psychology and entrepreneurship. This book was designed to do just that: to demonstrate how organizational psychology - with a focus on human capital data and analytics - can advance the science and practice of entrepreneurship. This book is purposefully designed to address the unique idiosyncrasies of the science, research, and practice of startups and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Each chapter takes a science-practice perspective, highlighting a specific human capital management topic (e.g., learning and development, team effectiveness, human capital due diligence) and discusses how leveraging data can help enhance decision-making. The volume is grounded in sound theory and practice of organizational psychology, entrepreneurship, and management. It is divided into three parts: (1) human capital assessment and development for startups, (2) understanding startup situations, environments, and support systems, and (3) measuring startup-level performance.

Bollinger, Sophie, Management Control and Creativity: Challenges of Managing Innovation Processes. (Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management Series 41) 192 pp. 2024:2 (Wiley-ISTE, UK) <715-315>
ISBN 978-1-78630-819-1 hard ¥37,026.- (税込) US$ 165.00 *

Innovation is an essential growth lever for organizations. Like any strategic element, it must be managed to ensure the right decision is made at the right time. When we talk about management, we naturally also consider management control. However, using management tools can be a danger to developing creativity - an essential element of innovation. This book examines the interdependencies between management control and creativity. By comparing two organizational contexts, we highlight the vital role of organizations as generators of creativity. We also underline the acceptance of an imbalance between the elements in tension, which can lead to the questioning and fostering of innovation; and the role of senior management as mediators between organizations and local actors.

Cater, Christian, Breakthrough Agile: The Five Key Business Processes for Cultural Transformation. 264 pp. 2024:4 (Productivity Pr., US) <715-316>
ISBN 978-1-03-237177-1 hard ¥28,240.- (税込) GB￡ 97.99 *
ISBN 978-1-03-237176-4 paper ¥10,083.- (税込) GB￡ 34.99 *

Agile is being adopted within every type of organization across the world. It is no longer used specifically for software development. This book shows how anyone can adopt the systems of an agile organization within their organization. The book contains a blueprint on how to start a transformation initiative.Starting with a high-level overview of what companies are seeking to achieve with a transformation platform, the book describes the common approaches used in today's business world. The book's discussion includes how common themes between the different types of transformation platforms are more a direct result of five cultural business processes.Currently, there are three main transformation platforms practiced within the business world: Lean Six-Sigma, Lean, and Agile. After a brief comparison showing the similarities and differences of these platforms, the book presents a blueprint for a successful Agile Transformation within any type of organization by focusing on five common cultural processes.The five cultural business processes discussed are decision making, conflict resolution, rewards and recognition, project management, and strategic deployment. In this book, each detailed discussion of the cultural business process includes real-life examples showing the agile systems and how they are applied, sustained, and the value they drive.The tour de force for the book is a theory that for any transformation to succeed, organizations need to change their values and principles in these business cultural processes to align with the value and principles of the transformation platform. Regardless of the platform, successful transformations only give the company the value they are seeking when the values and principles of the organization change. This usually means leaders need to change how they lead throughout the organization from the most senior level to front-line leaders.Essentially, these five cultural processes influence peoples' behaviors more than the application of any transformation system or tactics within the transformation platforms.

Das, Kanchan / Dixon, Miranda, Lean Manufacturing and Service: Fundamentals, Applications, and Case Studies. (Mathematical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management Sciences) 200 pp. 2024:4 (CRC Pr., US) <715-318>
ISBN 978-0-367-49066-9 hard ¥26,511.- (税込) GB￡ 91.99 *

Within manufacturing industries, lean manufacturing and systems rooted in lean principles stand out as the most effective tool used to enhance productivity, quality, and comprehensive economic, environmental, and social sustainability.Lean Manufacturing and Service: Fundamentals, Applications, and Case Studies is not merely a guide to lean tools for cost reduction. Instead, it showcases lean as a holistic system encompassing design, planning, management, and operations, relevant to all organizations. Moreover, it delves into its integration with Industry 4.0 and its concepts.Designed primarily for graduate and undergraduate courses, this book is also a valuable resource for industry professionals. It features exercises ranging from basic to multifaceted examples, insightful case studies, and end-of-chapter challenges. A solutions manual and lecture slides are also available to ensure a quality course experience.

Daw, Sara, Strategy and Leadership as Service: How the Access Economy Meets the C-Suite. 328 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-319>
ISBN 978-1-03-239052-9 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-243611-1 paper ¥9,507.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

Strategy and Leadership as Service isn't just a nice idea; it is a practical, alternative vision of the future of work for senior executives that is starting to gain significant interest and is being adopted by businesses globally. Disrupting and challenging the traditional full-time employment model, the Strategy and Leadership as Service framework provides businesses with access to the complete range of functional, emotional, and collective intelligence at the C-suite level by moving their positions from the "pay-roll" to an "access-role."Many entrepreneurial and growing businesses don't need, don't want, and can't afford full-time C-suite executives. For larger organisations, it is becoming harder to find the skills and knowledge required to fulfil all the obligations of a functional C-suite with a fixed group of individuals. By moving to the Strategy and Leadership as Service framework, the outcomes are better for all stakeholders: more engagement, access to the right skillsets and mindsets at the right time and in the right quantity to match the changing business agenda, more flexibility for senior leaders, and strengthened risk management. Through presenting a working business model, and real-world case studies throughout, this book provides executives and leaders with a complete understanding of this ground-breaking approach and its key benefits, the theory upon which it is based, its essential ingredients, the mindset change required and, most importantly, how to apply it in practice.The book provides business leaders, C-suite portfolio executives, human resource professionals, strategy consultants, leadership coaches, organisational development consultants, recruiters, professional service firms, academics, and forward-thinking business students with a radical new view of how the access economy can be applied to business strategy and leadership for more sustainable futures.

Eastman, Christine A. / McGowan, Phill / Rogers, B. (eds.), Transformational Sales Leadership: Sales Leader Perspectives. 208 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-321>
ISBN 978-1-03-236138-3 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-236140-6 paper ¥9,507.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

Transformational Sales Leadership: Sales Leader Perspectives offers viewpoints from 12 leaders across the global sales industry, all of which challenge conventional sales models and promote visionary ways of thinking about sales and leadership.The leaders who share their professional stories in the book are from organizations including SAP, Google, Nationwide US, and Royal Caribbean, as well as their own practices, and they represent a new breed of salespeople who are increasingly sought after by organizations which need to transform their practices. They run teams, drive analytics, and improve operational excellence, and their careers rise or fall on getting the right KPIs. Their stories address solutions to age-old sales problems, but they bring a new perspective to the sales function in the digital age. The book focuses on what sales leaders need in order to be innovative. Specifically, the book shows you how to:Coach sales people through disruptionLeverage the most valuable habits for success; andProvide for meaning and purpose in the hyper-connected and volatile sales industryIf you are a sales professional looking to succeed in challenging scenarios, the journeys recounted in this book demonstrate how the landscape of sales has changed and how thinking about sales differently can help you transform your career.