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

Ibidunni, Ayodotun Stephen / Ogundana, O. M. et al. (eds.), Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Informal Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sustainable Development Agenda. (Sustainable Development Goals Series) 297 pp. 2024:2 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <716-335>
ISBN 978-3-031-46292-4 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99 *

Set against the backdrop of a rising population in Africa and the lowering opportunities for white collar jobs, as well as the continent's limited access to resources, this edited collection demystifies the interconnectedness between the factors and actors involved with innovation and entrepreneurship development in sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) informal economy for more effective, result-oriented outcomes.Exposing the underlying motivations that define uniqueness in Africa's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, particularly in the informal sector, the editors argue that there is a significant knowledge gap that this book seeks to fill, concerning institutionalization, motivational factors and the harnessing of the innovative potentials of Africa's informal sector entrepreneurs and their supporting role in achieving a more sustainable African regionBy identifying patterns of domesticating entrepreneurship theories and showcasing the latest research, the book covers awide array of topics that discuss a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspective to entrepreneurship theory and practices in Africa. In this way the book contributes to the goals of SDG 9 ('Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation') in Africa.

Aronson, Daniel, The Value of Values: How Leaders Can Grow Their Businesses and Enhance Their Careers by Doing the Right Thing. (Management on the Cutting Edge) 312 pp. 2024:2 (MIT Pr., US) <716-466>
ISBN 978-0-262-04838-5 hard ¥7,393.- (税込) US$ 32.95 *

製造業におけるデジタル・プラットフォームとエコシステム・ハンドブック
Baumann, Sabine (ed.), Handbook on Digital Platforms and Ecosystems in Manufacturing. (Research Handbooks in Business and Management) 416 pp. 2024:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <716-467>
ISBN 978-1-03-530099-0 hard ¥59,081.- (税込) GB￡ 205.00 *

This timely Handbook examines the rapidly expanding research area of digital platforms and business ecosystems in the context of manufacturing industries. Chapters analyze core topics such as business model transformation, ecosystem design and governance, offering an up-to-date overview of crucial research.Multidisciplinary in scope, the Handbook includes rigorously researched contributions from over 60 global experts from a variety of areas including management, computer science, and industrial engineering. Chapters explore a wealth of industry applications, bridging the previous research gap between the study of digital platforms and other prominent disciplines by proposing an integrated approach to manufacturing. Ultimately, this erudite Handbook emphasizes the superior resilience of ecosystem-based platforms in addressing any potential supply chain disruption.Scholars and students of business administration, economics and computer science will find this book to be of great benefit. Due to its practical scope, it will also be valuable for practitioners in management fields.

Brunnhuber, Stefan, The Third Culture: The Impact of AI on Knowledge, Society and Consciousness in the 21st Century. (Sustainable Finance) 105 pp. 2024:2 (Springer, GW) <716-468>
ISBN 978-3-031-48112-3 hard ¥17,013.- (税込) EUR 69.99

We are currently witnessing the emergence of a 'third culture', driven by unprecedented developments that are changing the playing field. These include advances in AI, big data analysis and robotics. The traditional 'two cultures' view (S. P. Snow) distinguishes between the sciences and the humanities. The wisdoms these two cultures offer are separated from each other, with little to no interaction or mutual comprehension. However, over the past two decades, and for the first time in human history, a new, third culture has appeared. This new culture, rooted in new technologies, not only pursues its own form of rationality but also supports advances in the original two cultures, deepening and expanding our individual and collective consciousness so that we can see more and do better. It will eventually give rise to new forms of consciousness based not on biochemical signals, but on copper wires and lithium chips. These new machine intelligences will change the world and force us to realise: we are no longer alone. The human species' position in the twenty-first century will be fundamentally redefined: not as a conductor leading the orchestra, but a single string player within it.

Claudio, Lorenza, Reverse Social Innovation: Theoretical Perspective and Empirical Evidence. (Contributions to Management Science) 94 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <716-469>
ISBN 978-3-031-48246-5 hard ¥29,168.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book presents important insights into Social Innovation and Reverse Innovation. It introduces a unique perspective by merging Social Innovation with the emerging concept of Reverse Innovation. Addressing the scarcity of Reverse Innovation knowledge, the book starts with a comprehensive literature review, establishing a solid theoretical framework.By leveraging the core contributions of both concepts, a new idea is developed: Reverse Social Innovation. This unexplored notion is rigorously examined through a novel conceptual model and validated via mixed-method research. Case studies showcase instances of Reverse Social Innovation, while content analysis refines the model. The book is valuable for practitioners, researchers, and students. Practitioners can explore the potential of Reverse Social Innovation for impactful change. Researchers delve into the uncharted territory of Reverse Innovation and its intersections. Students engage with a cutting-edge research field, opening doors for future exploration.

Costa, Silvia / Groen, A. / Linan, F. / Fayolle, A. (eds.), Stimulating Entrepreneurial Activity in a European Context: Reflections on Programs, Courses and Cases. (European Research in Entrepreneurship) 178 pp. 2024:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <716-470>
ISBN 978-1-80220-067-6 hard ¥24,497.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *

This incisive book explores entrepreneurial activity and its close relationship with the surrounding context. Through the study of tailored educational approaches, it emphasises programs, interventions and awareness initiatives as a means to stimulate entrepreneurship and highlight both the commonalities underlying entrepreneurial activity in general, and the unique characteristics of each specific context.Expert contributors, representing a diverse array of perspectives, emphasise the significance of context in entrepreneurship awareness, promotion, and education. Chapters reflect on the significant effort scholars and educators have put into adapting entrepreneurship programs for different domains, considering cultural, geographical, and socio-economic factors. Chapters also survey the innovative approaches in entrepreneurship education, and identify and analyse various educational practices.Both progressive and thought-provoking, this book will be an indispensable read for researchers, academics and students of entrepreneurial studies, education, and business management. Teachers of entrepreneurship and management studies will equally benefit from the representation of both learners' and teachers' perspectives.

ビジネスの科学
Craig, Justin B. / Moores, Ken, The Science of Business. 192 pp. 2024:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <716-471>
ISBN 978-1-80037-032-6 hard ¥24,497.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *

Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, Justin Craig and Ken Moores reinforce the positioning of business as a science and remind the reader that those involved in the practice of business are, in fact, social scientists. Showcasing a novel science of business framework, the book is populated with economic, entrepreneurial, accounting, financial, marketing and management discipline perspectives.Incorporating critical insights from practising business scientists, this incisive book emphasises the significance of theoretical explanations and scientific foundations, valuing science, theory and practice as equally important. Chapters rigorously analyse the works of seminal thinkers who have helped to formalise the position of business as a social science. The evolution of economics, entrepreneurship, accounting, finance, marketing and management disciplines as standalone scientific pursuits is explored.The Science of Business is a reminder that there is a business component to most activities and will prove to be an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, educators and students in many arenas, including government, engineering, medicine, law as well as traditional domains such as entrepreneurship, management education, organisation studies, and management. Business practitioners and advisors across a broad spectrum will similarly benefit from the book's practical implications.

Du, Zhijiao / Yu, Sumin, Social Network Large-Scale Decision-Making: Developing Decision Support Methods at Scale and Social Networks. (Uncertainty and Operations Research) 141 pp. 2023:11 (Springer, GW) <716-472>
ISBN 978-981-9977-93-2 hard ¥26,737.- (税込) EUR 109.99

This book focuses on the following three key topics in social network large-scale decision-making: structure-heterogeneous information fusion, clustering analysis with multiple measurement attributes, and consensus building considering trust loss. To address the aggregation and distance measurement of structure-heterogeneous evaluation information, we propose a fusion method based on trust and behavior analysis. Then, two clustering algorithms are put forward, including trust Cop-K-means clustering algorithm and compatibility distance-oriented off-center clustering algorithm. The above clustering algorithms emphasize the similarity of opinions and social relationships as important measurement attributes of clustering. Finally, this book explores the impact of trust loss originating from social relationships on the CRP and develops two consensus-reaching models, namely the improved minimum-cost consensus model that takes into account voluntary trust loss and the punishment-driven consensus-reaching model. Some case studies, a large number of numerical experiments, and comparative analyses are provided in this book to demonstrate the characteristics and advantages of the proposed methods and models. The authors encourage researchers, students, and enterprises engaged in social network analysis, group decision-making, multi-agent collaborative decision-making, and large-scale data processing to pay attention to the proposals presented in this book. After reading this book, the authors expect readers to have a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of social network large-scale decision-making. Inorder to make it more accurate for readers to understand the methods and models presented in this book, the authors strongly recommend that potential readers have a good research foundation in fuzzy soft computing, traditional clustering algorithms, basic mathematics knowledge, and other related preliminaries.

リーン・マネジメントの研究アジェンダ
Furlan, Andrea / Powell, Daryl (eds.), A Research Agenda for Lean Management. (Elgar Research Agendas) 192 pp. 2024:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <716-473>
ISBN 978-1-03-530290-1 hard ¥28,820.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00 *

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This fascinating Research Agenda analyzes the key research topics within lean management. Exploring both contextual histories of these topics and potential avenues for future research, it provides a complete picture of lean management practices both past and present.Exploring how lean management methods should be viewed and implemented, this Research Agenda examines how the concept has emerged through Toyota's real-world practices. Chapters are divided into 5 succinct sections: lean as a strategy; lean and learning,lean and sustainability, lean leadership and behaviors, and lean and digitalization. Through these, new theoretical perspectives across several academic disciplines are investigated, ultimately providing useful insights on how to implement successful and sustainable lean programs.A Research Agenda for Lean Management will be perfect for researchers and scholars seeking fresh methodologies and topics to rejuvenate their work within various disciplines, such as strategy and leadership. Discussion into implementing sustainable lean programs within this book will additionally benefit management practitioners.

Galasso, Alberto, The Management of Innovation: Managing and Creating Technology Capital. 256 pp. 2024:5 (Rotman-UTP Pub., CN) <716-474>
ISBN 978-1-4875-5356-2 hard ¥7,293.- (税込) US$ 32.50 *

Despite the importance of innovation for the growth of firms, industries, and the national economy, the strategic tools available to effectively manage and create new technologies are often neglected by entrepreneurs and corporate managers. The Management of Innovation examines how firms can leverage and create technology capital. Over the past two decades, economists and management scholars have developed several new insights into how large companies and startups can be more innovative. Many of these research findings have not yet reached management practice. Alberto Galasso aims to address this issue by providing an accessible overview of the innovation literature and a discussion of the latest research findings. The analysis considers the two key stages of the innovation process: technology management and technology creation. Each stage involves complex managerial decisions related to resource allocation and the assessment of relevant costs and benefits. This book examines the most frequent trade-offs that shape the innovation process across these two stages. It also provides an introduction to intellectual property and patent analytics. The Management of Innovation provides MBA students and practitioners with tools and insights to innovate successfully.

Geibel, Richard C. / Machavariani, Shalva (eds.), Chances and Challenges of Digital Management: Proceedings of the International Scientific-Practical Conference (ISPC 2022). (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics) 250 pp. 2023:11 (Springer, GW) <716-475>
ISBN 978-3-031-45600-8 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book presents selected contributions to the International Scientific-Practical Conference 2022 (ISCP 2022) organized by East European University (Georgia) and E-Commerce Institute (Germany). It discusses the possibilities of digital management under current conditions, highlights recent technological advances, and addresses further marketing perspectives. The topics covered include digitalization, digital transformation, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, online marketing, the transformation of small and medium-sized businesses, digital law, digital social innovation, and digital ethics.

Gupta, Rajan / Pal, Saibal K., Introduction to Metaverse: Technology Landscape, Applications, and Challenges. 133 pp. 2024:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <716-478>
ISBN 978-981-9973-96-5 hard ¥9,720.- (税込) EUR 39.99

Hinner, Michael B. (ed.), No Business without Communication: How Communication Can Shed Additional Light on Specific Business Contexts. (Freiberger Beitraege zur interkulturellen und Wirtschaftskommunikation / A Forum for General and Intercultural Business Communication 9) 694 pp. 2023:11 (P. Lang, SZ) <716-479>
ISBN 978-3-631-89766-9 hard ¥31,292.- (税込) SFR 127.00

This book examines various aspects of the business world from the perspective of communication. After all, no business is possible without communication. A statement that ought to be an axiom because communication is central to the interaction of people; hence, also interactions at the workplace, amongst business partners, and with customers. And when the people come from different cultures, then the role of culture assumes an important role as well. But instead of pursuing a typical management perspective, the authors in this book examine various business and work-related contexts from an intercultural, general communication, and linguistic perspective. A perspective that is often not in the focus of classic management literature ? probably because it is assumed that everyone can communicate. But what if the communicative efforts are ineffective? And what if the interactors are unaware of this? That is why communication needs to be considered and understood so as to be more effective and more productive. This book follows an interdisciplinary approach to communication and, thus, offers some useful insights to such interactions and contexts. The contributing authors provide literally a global perspective because they come from different parts of the world and from different scientific disciplines. The book is divided into six parts: The first five chapters offer a general introduction to culture and communication. This is followed by four chapters examining various aspects of worldview and perception. Next come six chapters dealing with a selection of topics revolving around the meaning of messages. The next five chapters take a closer look at communication at the workplace. This is followed by three chapters exploring politeness and emotion at work. The book ends with five chapters considering communication competence and cultural adaptation. The book, thus, offers some unique insights to the world of business from the perspective of culture and communication.

Hunziker, Stefan / Blankenagel, Michael, Research Design in Business and Management: A Practical Guide for Students and Researchers. 2nd ed. 251 pp. 2024:2 (Springer Gabler, GW) <716-481>
ISBN 978-3-658-42738-2 paper ¥21,875.- (税込) EUR 89.99

This textbook on research designs provides undergraduate and graduate students with detailed guidance to tackle their research projects. It has been recommended and developed for university courses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The authors offer students relevant research designs in business and management. They show how to overcome the common qualitative and quantitative methods divide. For this purpose, the textbook focuses on the scientific problem-solving process. It emphasizes the importance of an appropriate research design to produce intellectual contributions. The authors describe the most relevant research designs in business and management research. They assess each research design about its suitability to answer specific research questions. The textbook also covers academic writing and provides valuable tips about the whole research process. It not only serves students as a resource to conduct their research projects. Moreover, it is also a helpful reference throughout the entire academic career.

Jones, Benjamin F. / Lerner, Josh (eds.), Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy and the Economy. Volume 3. (NBER - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy and the Economy) 225 pp. 2024:2 (U. Chicago Pr., US) <716-483>
ISBN 978-0-226-83577-8 paper ¥13,464.- (税込) US$ 60.00 *

Rigorous nonpartisan research on the effects of economic forces and public policy on entrepreneurship and innovation. Entrepreneurship and innovation are widely recognized as drivers of economic dynamics and long-term prosperity. This series communicates key findings about the implications of entrepreneurial and innovative activity across the economy.Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy and the Economy, Volume 3, synthesizes key findings about entrepreneurial and innovative activity in the U.S. economy, conveying insights on contemporary challenges and providing an analytical base for policy design. In the first paper, Jorge Guzman, Fiona Murray, Scott Stern, and Heidi Williams examine regional innovation engines and highlight the place-specific actions, potential bottlenecks, and roles of different stakeholders in catalyzing entrepreneurship and innovation. Next, Lee Branstetter and Guangwei Li examine the challenges faced by the Chinese central government in implementing industrial policy to push the technology frontier while local governments and businesses deploy resources to advance their own, not necessarily aligned, interests. Turning to climate issues, James Sallee analyzes policies aimed at accelerating the energy transition by hastening the replacement of durable capital assets like automobiles and residential appliances that last for decades and slow the adoption of cleaner technologies. Joshua Gans studies cryptocurrencies and other crypto-token-based instruments and the broad range of government responses to them, particularly in the U.S. Finally, Ina Ganguli and Fabian Waldinger consider the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the human capital in the Ukrainian science community.

Khamis Hamdan, Reem / Hamdan, Allam et al. (eds.), Information and Communication Technology in Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Sustainable and Equal Opportunity: Business Governance and Digitalization of Business Education. (Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects 39) 654 pp. 2024:1 (Springer, GW) <716-484>
ISBN 978-981-9977-97-0 hard ¥41,323.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book provides an in-depth analysis of current development concerning ICTs with reference to vocational education and training. It presents the best and innovative ICT-based solutions implemented in education and explores controversial topics such as challenges and opportunities. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have dramatically changed the way we learn and work. They have created new opportunities along with new challenges, putting profound and urgent implications on vocational education and training (VET). Nowadays, we must think broadly and make the right choices about VET using innovation and digitalization to boost the quality of vocational education and training, enable the upskilling and reskilling of adults, and enhance the employability of learners. The potential and the impact of ICTs in vocational education and training have yet to be fully exploited, leading to an emerging direction of research. This book helps readers to understand the idea of business education and education governance in a digital age. It is of interest to practitioners, administrators, researchers, teachers, teacher educators and students.

小田部正明著　グローバル・サプライ・チェーン・マネジメント入門
Kotabe, Masaaki, Concise Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management. (Elgar Concise Introductions) 166 pp. 2024:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <716-485>
ISBN 978-1-80037-288-7 hard ¥23,056.- (税込) GB￡ 80.00 *
ISBN 978-1-80037-290-0 paper ¥7,766.- (税込) GB￡ 26.95 *

Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and are expertly written by some of the world's leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking.This Concise Introduction provides clear insights into the various issues involved in the global supply chain. Covering materials procurement, sourcing, and physical distribution, Masaaki Kotabe examines the global supply chain from a strategic perspective, while also addressing the sustainability concerns which arise in this arena.Key Features:Considers the long-term implications of current global supply chain methodsProvides a detailed overview of the historical evolution of global supply chain managementAssesses global supply chain management from both a strategic and sustainability perspectiveContains detailed case studies to illustrate various global supply chain matters such as variations in physical distribution costs, the ethics of offshore sourcing and international retailers entering foreign marketsThe Concise Introduction to Global Supply Chain Management will be crucial for professionals and practitioners working in supply chains, company management and global marketing. It will also be of use for students and researchers working in operations management, international business and international economics.

Langergaard, Luise Li / Dupret, K. / Eschweiler, J. (eds.), Learning about Social Entrepreneurship and Management in Times of Social Transformation. (Ethical Economy 66) 172 pp. 2024:2 (Springer, GW) <716-486>
ISBN 978-3-031-47707-2 hard ¥34,030.- (税込) EUR 139.99 *

The book brings together perspectives on entrepreneurship research, education and practice to understand social entrepreneurship in its wider societal, political and economic context. Its unique contribution comes from its interdisciplinary approach that spans from the societal to the organizational level, with specific focus social innovation and management. It views management of social entrepreneurship and social enterprise in light of its societal context and employs social innovation to critically assess social entrepreneurship as driver of change. The emergence of social entrepreneurship as an academic field is linked to several societal trends such as public austerity, financial crises, new social challenges and a growing counter-movement to globalised capitalism. Generally seen as organisations serving both social and economic objectives, social enterprises, social innovation and social entrepreneurship have their roots in civil society, civic activism or the solidarity economy, but also manifest themselves as for-profit companies, with new organisational forms emerging and old ones changing. The contributions in this book elucidate these developments and the role of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises. Furthermore, the book offers great insight into the specific ways of managing, leading and creating innovation in social enterprises as well as perspectives on how to understand their social impact or value creation.

Lazu, Malia C., From Intention to Impact: A Practical Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. (Management on the Cutting Edge) 192 pp. 2024:2 (MIT Pr., US) <716-487>
ISBN 978-0-262-04884-2 hard ¥7,393.- (税込) US$ 32.95 *

Matsui, Masayuki, Artifacts Versus Nature Body: A Wealth-Additive Scheme of Enterprise, Economics, and Nature Managing. 151 pp. 2024:2 (Springer, GW) <716-488>
ISBN 978-981-9976-98-0 hard ¥29,168.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book proposes a wealth-additive scheme of managing and maximizing (win-win and sharing) the marginal value (eco-entropy) of artifacts by humanizing the artifacts' enterprise and their economics with nature. This type of clockwork would be achieved on a base of the science of nature versus artifacts and the body of science in my Springer books since 2008. My books are advancing factory science, economics, and the science of artifacts and play their role in the sandwich theory and its pair-map microcosm of the 3D-type, toward the development of body science. Then, the wealth-additive goal of the "body" is not only similar to the marginal profit, GDP, and value in economics, but also means the marginal diversity (eco-entropy) and its wealth of economics versus reliability (sustainability) in the body of the world. The modern world, for example, is faced with deadlocked negotiations over the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) bodies at the United Nations. Thus, the forthcoming world of SDGs would be much better and more constructive at transforming traditional bodies of the 3M&I class (human, material, money, and information) as some nano (gene/therblig)-transformation toward eco-entropy(marginal value/diversity) on earth. This semi-visible world is traditionally limited to a molecular size and is too rough at the practical rig-level. Thus, any unsolved and invisible contradictions left behind on earth are subject to SDGs in the practical world. This approach proposes a visible method that could find and solve these contradictions (angles) by transforming the artifact's body, consisting of the 3M&I gene. The pair-map microcosm and its Matsui's M-equation have been designed mainly based on nature and science books on artifacts (in 2016 and 2019). Following these visible methods, our well-being subject might be able to make a breakthrough or make such unsolved contradictions or stalemates subside as any SDGs society of individuals in the near future.Finally, the book will explore and construct a new academic discipline involving 3M&I body science versus cybernetics. And, the study introduces validation cases of convenience stores, self-driving cars, and robotization (individualization) of artificial objects as the realization of the supply-demand system and the ideal form of artificial and natural bodies. Based on this perspective, the dialogue is conducted according to a creative structure of six parts, twelve chapters, and two appendices.

Minati, Gianfranco / Pietronilla Penna, Maria (eds.), Multiple Systems: Complexity and Coherence in Ecosystems, Collective Behavior, and Social Systems. (Contributions to Management Science) 243 pp. 2024:1 (Springer, GW) <716-490>
ISBN 978-3-031-44684-9 hard ¥41,323.- (税込) EUR 169.99 *

This book presents the proceedings of the Eighth National Conference of the Italian Systems Society. The contributions underline the need for Systemics and Systems Science in order to address multiple, changing systems involving several coherent versions.The conference focused on identifying, discussing, and understanding possible interrelationships between fundamental theoretical advances in different disciplines. Given their scope, these proceedings represent a valuable asset for all researchers whose work involves multiple systems.

多基準意思決定における戦略的アプローチ　第2版
Munier, Nolberto, Strategic Approach in Multi-Criteria Decision Making: A Practical Guide for Complex Scenarios. 2nd ed. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 351) 401 pp. 2024:2 (Springer, GW) <716-492>
ISBN 978-3-031-44452-4 hard ¥34,030.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book examines multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) and presents the Sequential Iterative Modelling for Urban Systems (SIMUS) as a method to be used for strategic decision making. It emphasizes the necessity to take into account aspects related to real world scenarios and incorporating possible real-life aspects for modelling. The book also highlights the use of sensitivity analysis and presents a method for using criteria marginal values instead of weights, which permits the drawing of curves that depicts the variations of the objective function due to increments/decrements of criteria values. In this way, it also gives quantitative values of the objective function allowing stakeholders to perform a comprehensive risk analysis for a solution when it is affected by exogenous variables. Strategic Multi-Criteria Decision Making: A Practical Guide for Complex Scenarios is divided into four parts. Part 1 is devoted to exploring the history and development of the discipline and the way it is currently used. It highlights drawbacks and problems that scholars have identified in different MCDM methods and techniques. Part 2 refers to what can be done using the MCDM process. Part 3 proposes the SIMUS method as a strategic procedure to deal with MCDM problems, and addressing how to approach complicate scenarios. Part 4 is entirely devoted to support practitioners through more than 100 questions a user may ask, and their corresponding answers, as well as a collection of solved six complex real-life scenarios. The decision-making process can be a complex task, especially with multi-criteria problems. With large amounts of information, it can be an extremely difficult to make a rational decision, due to the number of intervening variables, their interrelationships, potential solutions that might exist, diverse objectives envisioned for a project, etc. The SIMUS method has been designed to offer a strategy to help organize, classify, and evaluate this information effectively.

Peren, Franz W. / Neifer, Thomas (eds.), Operations Research and Management: Quantitative Methods for Planning and Decision-Making in Business and Economics. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) 272 pp. 2024:2 (Springer, GW) <716-493>
ISBN 978-3-031-47205-3 hard ¥24,306.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This textbook introduces quantitative methods in operations management, based on operational research. Written for undergraduate and graduate students as well as practitioners, this book serves as a valuable compendium of essential tools for project planning, control, and strategic decision-making.Drawing from the expertise of both experienced scientists and seasoned practical managers, the descriptions of each tool are a harmonious blend of theoretical insights and real-world applicability. With a focus on accessibility, the authors have thoughtfully combined abstract concepts with easy-to-follow examples and detailed case studies.Readers will benefit from the abundance of well-explained recommendations and practical problem-solving approaches, where the book offers guidance on how to solve presented issues by using commercial software. Whether one seeks to refine project management, optimize operations, or make strategic choices, this book equips readers with the knowledge and proficiency required to excel in the dynamic field of operations management.

Rajagopal, Rebuilding Entrepreneurship at the Grassroots: Converging Divergent Factors of Society and Economy. (Palgrave Studies of Entrepreneurship and Social Challenges in Developing Economies) 202 pp. 2024:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <716-494>
ISBN 978-3-031-43269-9 hard ¥34,030.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book analyzes the impact of entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation on meeting chronic and recurring social challenges, such as poverty, gender inequality, sustainability and climate change, income disparity, social healthcare, community housing and homelessness, and the drive to cleaner food and water supplies. It discusses inclusive entrepreneurial strategies to meet the above social challenges through transformational leadership in the developing economies.With case studies from Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the chapters highlight the success and failure of entrepreneurship in resolving the social challenges, arguing that effective convergence of strategies related to technology, innovation, and poverty alleviation influences entrepreneurial performance.Connecting different theoretical underpinnings and providing a number of frameworks, conceptual models, and cases, this work advances the conversation among entrepreneurship scholars on impacting the developing world.

Reb, Jochen / Luan, Shenghua, Smart Management: How Simple Heuristics Help Leaders Make Good Decisions in an Uncertain World. 272 pp. 2024:5 (MIT Pr., US) <716-495>
ISBN 978-0-262-54801-4 paper ¥10,098.- (税込) US$ 45.00 *

環境上持続可能なリーダーシップ
Redekop, Benjamin W., Environmentally Sustainable Leadership: Past, Present, and Future. (Sustainable Futures) 176 pp. 2024:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <716-496>
ISBN 978-1-80037-404-1 hard ¥25,938.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00 *

Benjamin Redekop expertly presents a comprehensive overview of the rise and evolution of environmentally sustainable leadership from the early 19th century to the present day. Redekop not only assesses the approaches of various historical and contemporary leaders, but also provides a foundation for understanding the challenges, dilemmas, and opportunities for sustainable leadership today.Through the lens of contemporary theories and models of leadership, including the Eco-Leadership paradigm, this erudite book highlights the development of various forms and styles of sustainable and unsustainable leadership. Incorporating real-world examples, chapters provide in-depth analyses of individual leaders and their influence while paying close attention to other factors in the leadership process. Redekop explores the notion of environmentally sustainable leadership from numerous perspectives and in a variety of historical, geographical, and theoretical settings.This book will prove essential to researchers, academics and students interested in business and management, politics and public policy, business leadership, corporate social responsibility, management and sustainability, and environmental management. It will also appeal to those looking to better understand environmental leadership and the history of the environmental movement.

Rego, Conceicao / Lucas, Maria Raquel et al. (eds.), Entrepreneurship, Technological Change and Circular Economy for a Green Transition: Research Contributions for a More Productive Environment. (Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics) 364 pp. 2024:1 (Springer, GW) <716-497>
ISBN 978-3-031-48078-2 hard ¥36,461.- (税込) EUR 149.99 *

This book is a comprehensive and timely publication that aims to be an essential reference source, building on contemporary research in the fields of circular economy and green transition in relation to entrepreneurship and technological change. This book aims to address a range of approaches including, but not limited to, the conceptual, theoretical, and case studies related to the topics of the book. The topical focus is on how circular economy contributions, energy infrastructure, green transition, and digital transformation are contributing to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The expert contributions in the book particularly help us learn more about the answers to the current challenges of the green transition as well as how the necessary technological change will impact, mainly, the enterprises and the field of agriculture production and agribusiness. The book is mainly intended to support an academic audience (academics, university teachers, researchers, and post-graduate students - both Master's and Doctorate levels). In addition, this book will be of benefit to institutional experts, developers, and researchers in the fields of Entrepreneurship and technological change in circular economy and green transition.

Schank, Michael, Digital Transformation Success: Achieving Alignment and Delivering Results with the Process Inventory Framework. 327 pp. 2024:3 (Apress, US) <716-498>
ISBN 978-1-4842-9815-2 paper ¥10,936.- (税込) EUR 44.99

Sehgal, Attul, Digital Transformation Toolsets for Non-Technical Professionals: How Business Professionals Can Lead their Business to Success. 340 pp. 2023:12 (Apress, US) <716-499>
ISBN 978-1-4842-9498-7 paper ¥10,936.- (税込) EUR 44.99

Seyr, Bernhard (ed.), Systemic Knowledge Management and Social Challenges / Systemisches Wissensmanagement und soziale Herausforderungen. (Innovatives Wissensmanagement 5) 162 pp. 2023:11 (P. Lang, SZ) <716-500>
ISBN 978-3-631-90794-8 hard ¥12,812.- (税込) SFR 52.00

The series Innovative Knowledge Management is combining innovation and knowledge management with related disciplines through a multidisciplinary and practice-oriented approach. This volume offers scientific contributions related to systems theory, education, corporate social responsibility, university management and communication, cultural and philosophical implications of knowledge, voluntary work, and innovative forms of bank management. The thematic focus also includes humanities and social sciences.

E.シーゲル著　AIプレイブック－機械学習展開のレアな技法をマスターする
Siegel, Eric, The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment. (Management on the Cutting Edge) 248 pp. 2024:2 (MIT Pr., US) <716-501>
ISBN 978-0-262-04890-3 hard ¥7,393.- (税込) US$ 32.95 *

Soman, Dilip (ed.), What Works, What Doesn't (and When): Case Studies in Applied Behavioral Science. (Behaviorally Informed Organizations) 288 pp. 2024:5 (Rotman-UTP Pub., CN) <716-502>
ISBN 978-1-4875-4873-5 hard ¥8,415.- (税込) US$ 37.50 *

How well do behavioral science interventions translate and scale in the real world? Consider a practitioner who is looking to create behavior change through an intervention - perhaps it involves getting people to conserve energy, increase compliance with a medication regime, reduce misinformation, or improve tax collection. The behavioral science practitioner will typically draw inspiration from a previous study or intervention to translate into their own intervention. The latest book in the Behaviourally Informed Organizations series, What Works, What Doesn't (and When) presents a collection of studies in applied behavioral research with a behind-the-scenes look at how the project actually unfolded. Using seventeen case studies of such translation and scaling projects in diverse domains such as financial decisions, health, energy conservation, development, reducing absenteeism, diversity and inclusion, and reducing fare evasion, the book outlines the processes, the potential pitfalls, as well as some prescriptions on how to enhance the success of behavioral interventions. The cases show how behavioral science research is done - from getting inspiration to adapting research into context, designing tailored interventions, and comparing and reconciling results. With contributions from leading academics and seasoned practitioners, What Works, What Doesn't (and When) provides prescriptive advice on how to make behavior change projects happen and what pitfalls to watch out for.

Spinosa, Charles / Hancocks, Matthew / Tsoukas, Haridimos, Leadership as Masterpiece Creation: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Humanities About Moral Risk-Taking. 296 pp. 2024:3 (MIT Pr., US) <716-503>
ISBN 978-0-262-04896-5 hard ¥6,719.- (税込) US$ 29.95 *

Tomkins, Leah, Franz Kafka and the Truths of Leadership. (New Horizons in Leadership Studies) 216 pp. 2024:4 (E. Elgar, UK) <716-504>
ISBN 978-1-80037-923-7 hard ¥25,938.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00 *

In this innovative addition to the New Horizons in Leadership Studies series, Leah Tomkins explores Franz Kafka's expertise in the exercise of power, emphasising his own work as a leader. Through extensive primary research and original translation, she combines literary and philosophical critique with analysis of contemporary figures to craft a manifesto for leadership relations.The book begins by using six of Kafka's best-known stories to examine six prominent models of leadership, including authentic, relational and transformational leadership. Tomkins then discusses what these interpretations tell us about the tactics of good and bad leadership, particularly in relation to communication of the truth. This is relevant for leadership across the ages, but especially for a 'post-truth' world where facts are often overpowered by fictions and fantasies.Providing a unique perspective on one of the most prominent writers in the modern canon, this book offers profound insights for scholars and students of leadership, language, discourse and literature. It will delight Kafka enthusiasts and prove enlightening reading for all those interested in the politics of leading and misleading in a digital age.

Turi, Abeba N. / Lekhi, Pooja (eds.), Innovation, Sustainability, and Technological Megatrends in the Face of Uncertainties: Core Developments and Solutions. (Future of Business and Finance) 220 pp. 2024:2 (Springer, GW) <716-505>
ISBN 978-3-031-46188-0 hard ¥20,660.- (税込) EUR 84.99

This edited book focuses on the multidimensional aspects of the technological megatrends shaping our global economic system's social, economic, and geopolitical order in the face of uncertainties. With continued shocks, economic downturns, socio-political crises, climate change, and waves of pandemics that pose an existential threat, technological forces have significant effects in defining our path. In this book, by focusing on recent innovations and technological megatrends, the authors assess the sustainability of such human developments in the face of uncertainty. The book analyses the core developments, and trending tech solutions that pause challenges and bring opportunities for businesses and the economies as our global economy emerges from the devastating economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The book appeals to professionals wanting to assess how technological developments and innovation will impact their areas, but also to researchers interested in the impact on businesses, industries and economies.

Vidickiene, Dalia / Lankauskiene, Rita et al., Rural Transformation through Servitization: A Qualitative Structure Approach. 387 pp. 2023:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <716-506>
ISBN 978-3-031-47185-8 hard ¥34,030.- (税込) EUR 139.99

Rural development paradigms after the Second World War depended on a set of assumptions relevant to the mass-scale industrialization of the agricultural sector. However, most of these assumptions are now invalid and we need strategies for redesigning the industrial economic system to co-create value according to the rules of post-industrial society. To grasp better what drives today's rural development, this book conducts an analysis of qualitative changes in economic and social life caused by a major innovation model inherent to post-industrial society - servitization. The book aims to contribute to the scarce literature on the role of servitization in farming and rural development. It offers a conceptual and empirical understanding of the ways of servitization in agriculture and rural development, examined through the prism of an evolutionary approach based on the theory of qualitative structure. The method of qualitative structure explains why and how a switch from product-oriented business logic to service-oriented business logic happens and helps to find many new insights useful for improving farm management and socio-economic development of rural regions. It combines a systematic and evolutionary analysis of literature on servitization and agricultural production strategies with case studies of farming and territorial servitization projects implemented in Lithuania. It will be of great interest to researchers and students in the field of rural development studies, servitization and business model innovation.

Vogler, Adrian, Digital Management Practice: Mastering Exponential Change with Collective and Artificial Intelligence. (Business Guides on the Go) 203 pp. 2024:1 (Springer Gabler, GW) <716-507>
ISBN 978-3-662-68352-1 hard ¥8,505.- (税込) EUR 34.99

The book illustrates how managers and knowledge workers can effectively harness collective and artificial intelligence to counteract the effects of exponential change and successfully implement digitization within their organizations. The author applies the proven management principles of Peter F. Drucker to the new challenges of the digital age, enhancing them with the concepts of collective and artificial intelligence. This approach also takes into account the insights of Daniel Kahneman regarding "Thinking, Fast and Slow" and the associated cognitive biases and deficits in human thinking. By leveraging innovative tools - collective and artificial intelligence - these deficits can be mitigated, aiding in decision-making. The use of these tools in innovation management and work organization is also discussed. Readers are provided with practical tips and strategies for implementation. Embark on an exciting journey through digital management practices and successfully navigate the challenges of the digital world.

Wohlgemuth, Volker / Kranzlmueller, Dieter / Hoeb, M. (eds.), Advances and New Trends in Environmental Informatics 2023: Sustainable Digital Society. (Progress in IS) 290 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <716-508>
ISBN 978-3-031-46901-5 hard ¥43,754.- (税込) EUR 179.99

Oertenblad, Anders (ed.), Making Sense of the Learning Turn: Why and In What Sense Toys, Organizations, Economies, and Cities are "Learning". 544 pp. 2024:5 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <716-509>
ISBN 978-0-19-286597-7 hard ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00

From "learning toy" and "learning society" to "learning city" and "learning organization", what is meant by "learning"? The main focus of this volume is to increase our understanding of the "learning turn" referring, in this book, to the frequent occurrence and usage of terms in the last few decades where the word "learning" is the premodifier. The authors also offer insights into the use of the word "learning" as a premodifier in the future and discuss what, if anything, may replace it, such as "knowledge" (as in "knowledge management") and "smart" (as in "smart city"). An extensive range of academic disciplines are covered including political science, economics, human geography, philosophy, linguistics, higher education, working life science, management and organization, and marketing. While a single, overall, unified conclusion is not provided, Making Sense of the Learning Turn presents a variety of voices and perspectives. Some contributors are critical towards the learning turn, explaining it in terms of fashion-following, manipulation, and seduction. Others interpret the learning turn more lightly or suggest a more collective form of learning as an alternative to the individualization of learning that some authors argue has been the case thus far.

Uelker, Murat, Leadership in a Time of Crisis: Simple explanations of complex topics. 384 pp. 2023:9 (P. Lang, SZ) <716-510>
ISBN 978-3-631-90072-7 hard ¥25,625.- (税込) SFR 104.00

In this book, the prominent businessman Murat Uelker, who has transformed Yildiz Holding into a global company with more than 70,000 employees operating in an area where more than a four billion consumer population lives across four continents, covers everything from management and leadership to corporate communication and marketing, from science and technology to nutrition and health. Murat Uelker not only gives clues to the principles that have enabled him to be successful but also makes many predictions about the future. In these texts written during the pandemic, he also imagines how the future will be shaped while discussing how the pandemic will affect our daily and working lives.

G.ギーゲレンツァー他編　H.サイモン必携
Gigerenzer, Gerd / Mousavi, Shabnam / Viale, R. (eds.), Elgar Companion to Herbert Simon. 464 pp. 2024:4 (E. Elgar, UK) <716-269>
ISBN 978-1-80037-067-8 hard ¥46,112.- (税込) GB￡ 160.00 *

Honoring the life and work of Herbert Simon, this illuminating Companion provides an in-depth survey of one of the most prolific social scientists of our age. Mirroring the breadth of Simon's studies, chapters analyze his contributions to artificial intelligence, economics, entrepreneurship, management, psychology and other fields.The comprehensive book outlines how Herbert Simon came to be the only person to receive both the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics and the Turing Award in Computer Science. Bounded rationality, satisficing and heuristic search are just a few of his seminal ideas that pioneered behavioral economics and artificial intelligence. Elucidating how Simon freed the study of human behavior from the dictates of subjective expected utility theory and Bayesian theory, chapters discuss how he instead promoted the development of empirically based theories on the behavior of individuals, organizations and machines. Interdisciplinary contributors thoughtfully explore his groundbreaking ideas, examining Simon's influence on their own work and even their personal outlook on life. This Companion enables the ideas of Herbert Simon to live on. It is a foundational resource for scholars of disciplines such as cognitive science, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, behavioral and experimental economics, econometrics, economic psychology, industrial organization, and public administration and management.

財政、経営、経済の学際的研究　第6巻
Akinci, Adil (ed.), Interdisciplinary Public Finance, Business and Economics Studies. Volume VI. 490 pp. 2023:11 (P. Lang, SZ) <716-274>
ISBN 978-3-631-90255-4 paper ¥19,958.- (税込) SFR 81.00

This volume is a collection of empirical and theoretical research papers regarding Economics, Public Finance and Business written by researchers from several different universities. The studies include a wide range of topics from issues in Economics, Public Finance and Business. The book is aimed at educators, researchers, and students interested in Public Finance, Business and Economics.

McQueenie, Jock / Foth, Marcus / Hearn, Greg, Community, Culture, Commerce: The Intermediary in Design and Creative Industries. 152 pp. 2023:12 (Palgrave Mamillan, UK) <716-301>
ISBN 978-981-9978-88-5 hard ¥9,720.- (税込) EUR 39.99

As digital environments become increasingly individualised, instant, ubiquitous, and disintermediated, this book demonstrates the continuing relevance of intermediaries at the intersection of design, creativity, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility. The authors examine intermediaries as enablers of mutual benefit and offer a proactive, interventionist, and holistic approach to intermediation practice that steps beyond design thinking. By means of case studies that employ the 3C project design methodology-Community, Culture, Commerce-the authors provide an accessible introduction to intermediation at the nexus of theory and practice and signpost new opportunities for researchers and practitioners in the post-COVID environment.

NAFTA以降の北米自動車産業
Mordue, Greig / Anastakis, Dimitry (eds.), The North American Auto Industry since NAFTA. (Themes in Business and Society) 400 pp. 2024:8 (U. Toronto Pr., CN) <716-302>
ISBN 978-1-4875-2736-5 hard ¥20,196.- (税込) US$ 90.00
ISBN 978-1-4875-2737-2 paper ¥8,963.- (税込) US$ 39.95

The auto sector is North America's most iconic of industries. Since the North American Free Trade Agreement came into existence in 1994, the sector has undergone tremendous change: escalating concerns around climate change, advances in electric and automated vehicles, deindustrialization/reindustrialization, and the rise of low-cost locations as hubs for manufacturing. The North American Auto Industry since NAFTA examines the issues that have preoccupied the development of policy associated with the manufacture of automobiles in North America. The collection addresses the punctuations that have afflicted the industry since NAFTA's implementation as well as the slower, incremental evolutions that have also occurred. Several aspects of automobility and the industry are explored, including but not limited to the Canadian, American, and Mexican automotive sectors and their evolution and interaction under evolving trade regimes. The book analyses issues surrounding labour, technology, trade policy, regional development, the environment, and broader societal impacts of the automobile. It also draws on the expertise of a wide cross-section of industry experts and scholars to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the automotive industry and its central role in North America's economic, business, and political landscape.

Gooyabadi, Ali A. / GorjianKhanzad, Zahra / Lee, Newton, Nonprofit Digital Transformation Demystified: A Practical Guide. 185 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <716-304>
ISBN 978-3-031-47181-0 hard ¥34,030.- (税込) EUR 139.99

In this compelling journey into Digital Transformation (DT) tailored for Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs), this book unravels the intricacies of technological integration. Grounded in over one hundred years of extensive research by authors and the editor, real-world examples, and using the San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC) as a primary case study, it introduces a tailored Digital Maturity Model (DMM) for NPOs. At the heart of this transformation are three pivotal pillars: Culture, Ethics, and Security.Part I sets the stage, painting a landscape of how NPOs have intertwined with the digital realm. As technology's omnipresence surges, Chapter Two offers a panorama of DT's historical and contemporary intersections with the nonprofit sector. The subsequent chapter emphasizes the stark reality: for many NPOs, digital adaptation is no longer about relevance but survival.Part II delves into the comparative digital strategies of NPOs and their for-profit counterparts in Chapter 4, highlighting the need for tailored approaches. Chapter 5 explores the Nonprofit Digital Maturity Model (NDMM), using the San Diego Diplomacy Council as a focal point. The journey then unfolds further in Chapter 6, which casts a spotlight on the strategic execution of DT in NPOs, weaving in comprehensive analyses to dissect the forces shaping an NPO's digital trajectory.Part III dives deeper, with Chapter 7 laying the foundation of the NDMM. The subsequent chapter meticulously unpacks the NDMM, culminating in Chapter 9, which emphasizes the pillars of DT-Culture, Ethics, and Security-forming the essence of the Nonprofit DT Strategic Framework (NDTSF). This chapter also crafts a tailored roadmap for NPOs, charting a comprehensive DT course.Concluding with a forward-looking stance, Chapter 10 thrusts readers into the enthralling fusion of AI and NPOs, exploring transformative potentials and ethical concerns. Through real-world cases, it positions AI as both a potent tool and a vital dialogue for NPOs. Essentially, this book equips NPOs with tools like the NDMM and insights from successful DT narratives. It seeks to provide a practical guide for nonprofits through their DT journey, ensuring they harness technology ethically and effectively without compromising their core values.

Hofmann, Daniela, Personalmanagement in NPOs Motive und Haftungsrisiken Ehrenamtlicher / Personnel Management in NPOs Motives and Liability Risksof Volunteers: Eine empirische Untersuchungin den Laendern Deutschland und Oesterreich / An Empirical Study in Germany and Austria. (Innovatives Wissensmanagement 4) 192 S. 2023:11 (P. Lang, SZ) <716-305>
ISBN 978-3-631-89315-9 hard ¥15,769.- (税込) SFR 64.00

Immer weniger Menschen sind bereit, sich in leitenden Positionen ehrenamtlich zu engagieren. Welche Motive haben Ehrenamtliche, um beispielsweise Vorstandsposten in eingetragenen Vereinen zu uebernehmen? Kennen Ehrenamtliche ihre Haftungsrisiken und wie beeinflusst dieses Wissen ihre Motivation? Diesen Fragen geht die Autorin nach. Leitfadengestuetzte Tiefeninterviews mit sechs Vorstandsmitgliedern eingetragener Vereine, welche mittels qualitativer Inhaltsanalyse und Codierung ausgewertet wurden, liefern bemerkenswerte Erkenntnisse. Des Weiteren konnten hinsichtlich ihrer Motivation drei Typen von Ehrenamtlichen identifiziert werden. Empfehlungen unter anderem hinsichtlich der Implemen-tierung der Typenbildung in das Personalmanagement von NPOs runden die Arbeit ab.