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

Rodzvilla, John, Project Management for Book Publishers: The Programs and Workflows Behind Making Books and Digital Products. 216 pp. 2024:7 (Routledge, UK) <719-5>
ISBN 978-1-03-251673-8 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-251672-1 paper ¥10,083.- (税込) GB￡ 34.99

Project Management for Book Publishers provides readers with a solid understanding of efficient processes and workflows for content creation, product development, and the marketing and distribution of both physical and digital products.Digital has brought more data, more training, and more accountability to the publishing process. But it has also shone light on how systems designed initially around print-first publications are ill-equipped to support an industry of now would-be digital media companies. This book addresses some of the major challenges for publishing houses facing this reality, including how to create a digital-aware workflow, implementing quality assurance procedures, and using different management systems to develop an efficient workflow. Beginning by explaining project and product management practices used throughout technology and media companies, it then delves into when and how these principles can be applied to the publishing workflow. Topics covered include Waterfall and Agile Project Management, Scrum methodology, Kanban framework, ebook and audio formats, metadata, quality assurance, crowdfunding, in-app monetization, ONIX, and accessibility. Readers will consider not just how to contend with online platforms that allow authors to publish with the click of a button, and audiences accustomed to accessing content across multiple platforms and formats, but also challenges arising from factors such as the data-driven acquisitions model in libraries, the downward spiral of sales in college bookstores, the call for accessibility, and the need for fluid content systems that can work with different publishing databases and software.Written for publishing professionals at all levels, this book will also help advanced students of Publishing and Book Studies navigate best practices for project management in the modern publishing landscape.

デジタル経営の台頭－産業動員からプラットフォーム資本主義まで
de Vaujany, Francois-Xavier, The Rise of Digital Management: From Industrial Mobilization to Platform Capitalism. (Routledge International Studies in Business History) 248 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-322>
ISBN 978-1-03-270373-2 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This book analyzes the history of management, placing it in perspective with both American history and the genealogy of digital technology. Focusing on the years of industrial mobilization in the United States (from 1937 to 1945) and their extension into the Cold War, it shows particularly how "scientific management" was reconfigured and re-legitimized in favor of a new profoundly American geopolitics. In a context where the future was at a standstill, this research also explains what became of the managerial processes at the heart of capitalism from the 40s onwards: the shift from a managerial capitalism of calculation to a narrative capitalism made up of "desiring machines". This digital management no longer simply contributes, along with others, to unveiling and revealing the future. Aligned with the American obsession with novelty, it is the very process of revelation and unveiling, with managers and consumers alike becoming the intersecting subjects of desires borne of managerial apocalypses.To explore this period of American history, the author has combined a triple narrative anchored in three types of archives: an intimate history of this reconfiguration from the presence in New York of Saint-Exupery, Burnham and Wiener; a description of the great historical moment of industrial mobilization; and a philosophical speculation about reconfiguration and its links to American history.

Adomako, Samuel / Gyensare, Michael Asiedu et al. (eds.), Stakeholder Management and Entrepreneurship in Africa. (Routledge Studies in Entrepreneurship) 296 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-323>
ISBN 978-1-03-218743-3 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

Building on past research in the broad field of stakeholder management and entrepreneurship, this book pushes a new agenda for more effective stakeholder engagement and management in entrepreneurial firms in Africa.Adomako, Gyensare, and Ahsan provide a novel lens for entrepreneurs to manage stakeholders in Africa and a sense of current best practices. Issues discussed include how external stakeholders such as government, nongovernmental organizations, media, civil society organizations, and local institutions influence the core business operations of entrepreneurial firms. The book confronts the central challenge of entrepreneurship by providing a comprehensive understanding of how entrepreneurs could identify, select, enroll, and coordinate stakeholders. In addition, it assesses issues such as stakeholder influence on corporate social responsibility strategy, sustainability, and environmental management of entrepreneurial firms.An essential read for postgraduate students, researchers, and public and private analysts.

Bartczak, Krzysztof, Business Models and Digital Technology Platforms: Implementation and Complexities for Digital Business. (Routledge Studies in Innovation, Organizations and Technology) 208 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-325>
ISBN 978-1-03-275229-7 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This book examines the influence exerted by digital technology platforms (DTPs) on changes to business models. The author identifies critical factors for the successful implementation and usage of such platforms, including barriers which may be related, for example, to the absence of sufficient knowledge about DTPs or the inability to obtain a sufficient amount of financial resources.Business Models and Digital Technology Platforms develops a comprehensive model of DTPs based on empirical research in Poland. It demonstrates how platforms influence changes in the operations of companies, their level of competitiveness, the consumer's role in the process of joint development of innovations and the consumer's experience as well as implications of the use of AI for the autonomy of DTPs.This book offers a unique, holistic understanding of the complexities involved and showcases their role within digital business. Combining theory with practice, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and academics of business model innovation, strategic management, innovation management, digital transformation and organisational change.

Blackman, Alan J., Professional Management Consulting: A Guide for New and Emerging Consultants. (Routledge-Solaris Applied Research in Business Management and Board Governance) 128 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <719-326>
ISBN 978-1-03-273964-9 hard ¥14,406.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99 *

At a time when consulting has increasingly come under scrutiny by governments and communities, Professional Management Consulting: A Guide for New and Emerging Consultants redefines "management consulting" and reinforces what it means to be a professional. With a focus on the importance of ethical practice and continuous personal development for building reputation, this easy-to-read book sets a new benchmark for aspiring consultants.Based on sound research and supported by the author's background in leadership, management consulting practice, research, business strategy, and academia over several decades, Blackman brings together a range of tried and tested theoretical models commonly used by successful consultants. Drawing on his own experiences as a director of the industry's peak body, the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes, he provides a clear explanation on what a management consultant is and how and why clients use consultants to help them solve complex problems and manage change. With an emphasis on the importance of building and recognising relationships as a basis for problem-solving and implementing change, this book is an essential contribution to the profession worldwide.This book is a vital resource for new and emerging professional consultants. It is suitable as an introductory text for business/commerce and engineering undergraduate students and a secondary reading for graduate students in engineering and management.

Cannon, Sheila / Galdon, Concepcion, Promise, Pitfalls, and Potential of Social Entrepreneurship: Positive Change Unleashed. (Routledge COBS Focus on Responsible Business) 152 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <719-327>
ISBN 978-1-03-251997-5 hard ¥14,406.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99 *

This book dives into the heart of social entrepreneurship as the authors share the latest research, global experiences, authentic private conversations, and diverse narratives around this widely popular concept. The idea and practice of social entrepreneurship has swept the world, taken up with enthusiasm by business leaders, nonprofit practitioners, and public policy makers alike. In this book, the authors argue that social entrepreneurship is surrounded by great promise, and that this high expectation has contributed to its pitfalls, setting it out as separate and different from other kinds of nonprofit organising, public service provision, and business for social benefit. After exploring the problem of inflated expectations, the authors rescue the concept from perfection - overly positive normative judgements - by presenting practical ways forward. The book sets out how to really unleash the power of social entrepreneurship so that it can actually deliver on its promise to improve how we organise for social purpose. This potential revolves around four key themes that are levers for social change: innovative individuals, social impact, scaling social enterprises, and the power of ecosystems. Through these themes, the book covers a wide range of approaches to social enterprise illustrated by specific examples and experiences from five continents. This accessible book is a valuable resource for a variety of practitioners, upper-level students, instructors, and business scholars, particularly those with an interest in social/environmental impact, entrepreneurship, business ethics, sustainable business, ESG and CSR.

Chowdhury, Rajneesh, Holistic Flexibility for Systems Thinking and Practice. (Systems Thinking) 288 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-328>
ISBN 978-1-03-248300-9 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This book explores how the conceptual lens of Holistic Flexibility presents new advancements in systems thinking. Systems thinking is often associated with frameworks and methodologies that often confine the discipline to academic circles in operations research and management science (OR/MS). Holistic Flexibility for Systems Thinking and Practice challenges this status-quo and talks about systems thinking as a state of mind, giving it a cognitive character.The book presents both theoretical deliberations and practitioner cases of Holistic Flexibility. The development of systems thinking in OR/MS is described leading to the latest debates on the subject and the key pillars of Holistic Flexibility are discussed in detail. A range of case studies are presented that offer a firsthand experience of Holistic Flexibility in practice. Learnings are drawn to highlight the importance of a spiritual approach in management, an understanding which is used to further develop the conceptual lens of Holistic Flexibility since it was first introduced. This book presents a range of competencies required for systems practitioners to address and respond to complex situations in an interconnected world.A bold attempt to pragmatize systems thinking and systems practice, the ideas presented in this book weave a thread between the development of the discipline, current debates, and what lies ahead. It will be highly beneficial for OR/MS researchers and graduate students who are interested in systems thinking as well as researchers interested in connecting modern management thinking and Eastern mysticism.

Crammond, Robert James / Hyams-Ssekasi, Denis (eds.), Entrepreneurship Education and Internationalisation: Cases, Collaborations and Contexts. (Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies) 240 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-330>
ISBN 978-1-03-245756-7 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

Entrepreneurship Education and Internationalisation: Cases, Collaborations and Contexts provides a wide-ranging overview of entrepreneurship education today from a global perspective. Comprising three parts that address teaching and learning, support and outcomes, and strategic themes, international educators and researchers present examples of entrepreneurship education in action within many contexts. Chapters discuss across many academic fields and taught disciplines, involving many industry stakeholders concerning enterprise and business creation and development, and acknowledge policy and policymakers within local, national, and international government or educational forums.Chapters showcased within this edited book range from collaborative teaching case studies, course teaching styles and assessment strategies, and display links with national or international industry partners. Furthermore, incubation opportunities, examples of accelerator and university start-ups or spinouts, cross-continent partnerships for entrepreneurship, and other relevant enterprising activity between universities and industry or societal groups are also examined and appreciated.

de Graaf, Anne / Kunst, Klaas, Managing Without Power: Seven Alternative Ways to be Influential. 96 pp. 2024:3 (Routledge, UK) <719-331>
ISBN 978-1-03-258971-8 hard ¥14,118.- (税込) GB￡ 48.99 *

Largely inspired by the work of the American social psychologist Dr. Claude Steiner and the theory of Transactional Analysis, this book explores alternatives to power and how we can use these to work and manage more effectively, with integrity and joy.Within this book, the authors examine and expand on Steiner's idiosyncratic views on the role of 'power' in our lives and work, which led to a new view of the relationship between management and power. Steiner suggested seven alternative ways to be influential, without the use of power, which include: grounding, passion, control, empathy/love, communication, knowledge, and transcendence. This book explores and describes these seven alternative sources of power in more detail, and how they can be used to produce change and increase the personal power of all, rather than playing power games.This will be a valuable resource for managers and leaders in all types of organizations, as well as for coaches, clinicians, and anyone who is interested in forms of influence other than the use of (autocratic) power.

Gallery, Charlene / Conlon, Jo, Fashion Business and Digital Transformation: Technology and Innovation across the Fashion Industry. (Mastering Fashion Management) 272 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-333>
ISBN 978-1-03-242850-5 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-242847-5 paper ¥11,524.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

Fashion Business and Digital Transformation provides a practical and holistic overview of the fashion industry and the key technologies impacting the fashion supply chain. It covers product design and development, production, sales and customer experiences in physical, online and virtual environments. The key technologies impacting the ecosystem are explored, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, digital fashion design, NFTs, 3D textiles, and blockchain. Strategic concepts such as 'retail-tainment', 'phygital', gamification and e-commerce, are analysed, alongside the effect of these key strategies for both the retailer and the customer.Theoretical foundations are supported by extensive use of examples, interviews and case studies drawn from a wide range of global fashion disrupters and cutting-edge brands. Engaging activities, exercises, and technical step-by-step guides are incorporated throughout, which will both consolidate how technology is driving change in the industry, but also equip the reader with the key skills and digital literacy capabilities required by future practitioners. Online resources include chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, a test bank and links to further resources.This examination of the digital transformation of the fashion industry will be essential reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of Fashion Management, Fashion Business and Fashion Technology.

Gluesing, Julia C. / Miller, Christine / Wild, Helga, Innovation in the Anthropological Perspective: Insights and Consequences for the Theory, Practice, and Design of Innovating. 232 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-334>
ISBN 978-1-03-213949-4 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

Innovation is a constant in human life and organization, arising from within a context-based culture of social structures and beliefs. This book re-examines the processes, practices, and mechanisms of innovation from an anthropological perspective, offering a theory of innovation as a dynamic multidimensional system. It uses methods and stories across a broad arc of time, place, social and cultural context, and subject matter. The chapters explore the intersection of virtual, local, and global dynamics and deepen our understanding of aspects and dimensions of innovation that challenge common perceptions, particularly in business and organizational environments. The approach aims to situate innovation in an integrated view of human and non-human ecologies, and to create common ground for a new form of research and practice.

Guettel, Wolfgang (ed.), Successful in Turbulent Times: Leadership, Change Management and Ambidexterity. 396 S. 2023:11 (Ed. Rainer Hampp, GW) <719-335>
ISBN 978-3-9854205-7-5 paper ¥11,911.- (税込) EUR 49.00 *

Leaders shine when an organization is navigating turbulent waters. In such times of uncertainty and adversity, companies rely on individuals who can step up, take charge, chart a clear course, allocate teams and resources wisely, and ensure that the chosen path leads to success. It is essential for executives to continually refine their leadership skills and embrace their leadership mindset wholeheartedly. This will enable them to work with their teams to navigate significant challenges and foster resilience and progress within the organization. Successful in Turbulent Times: Leadership, Change Management, and Ambidexterity empowers leaders and organizations with practical insights and academic expertise to navigate today's challenging business environment. Leadership blends craft and art, requiring knowledge of concepts and tools, highly advanced leadership skills, and their artful application to create a competitive edge.

Hillson, David, Managing Risk in Projects. 2nd ed. 192 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-336>
ISBN 978-1-03-255728-1 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-255729-8 paper ¥11,524.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

Projects are risky undertakings, and risk management is recognised as an integral part of managing the project. Managing Risk in Projects places risk management in its proper context in the world of project management and beyond, emphasising the central concepts essential to understanding why and how risk management matters, and presenting proven practical approaches to addressing risk in any project.The risk management world has changed significantly since the first edition, with advances in risk management practice reflected by changes in international standards and guidelines, as well as significant developments in their implementation. This second edition reflects these changes, and has been completely updated to address progress in the practical application of risk management to projects. Two new chapters have been added, the first discussing how to manage risk in complex projects, and the second considering the role and influence of risk leaders outside the project arena in setting the context and environment for successful risk management. New material also addresses enterprise risk management and risky decision-making.Throughout, the book offers a concise description of current best practice in project risk management whilst introducing the latest developments, to enable project managers, project sponsors and others responsible for managing risk on projects to do just that - effectively.

Kabay, M. E., The Expert in the Next Office: Managing Operations & Security in the Era of Cyberspace. (Internal Audit and IT Audit) 552 pp. 2024:6 (CRC Pr., US) <719-337>
ISBN 978-1-03-240736-4 hard ¥20,170.- (税込) GB￡ 69.99

As organizations increasingly depend on electronic information, the lack of systematic training on effective operations and security principles is causing chaos. Stories of data loss, data corruption, fraud, interruptions of service and poor system design continue to flood our news. This book reviews fundamental concepts and practical recommendations for operations and security managers and staff. The guidelines are based on the author's 40 years of experience in these areas. The text is written in simple English with references for all factual assertions so that readers can explore topics in greater detail.

サービス・マネジメント及びマーケティングの原理－サービス経済における競合
Kandampully, Jay / Solnet, David J., Service Management and Marketing Principles: Competing in the Service Economy. 188 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-338>
ISBN 978-1-03-260370-4 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-274965-5 paper ¥10,371.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

This book explores the service economy and challenges that all organizations face as goods and services make way for a world where customers (B2C) and businesses (B2B) seek seamless, thoughtful, and exceptional experiences. This book introduces readers to a range of interrelated topics and the application of service management and marketing theories which are fundamentally critical to the success of all enterprises seeking competitive advantage through enhanced customer experience.This book analyses management and marketing challenges in the service and experience economy and provides insights into how marketers and managers can strike a balance between supply, demand, price, and quality and leverage technology for operational efficiency and to better manage customer service and expectations. Through the coverage of critical foundational topics, from how value is created; the evolution of global economies from goods, services to experiences; foundations of customer-centric management; managing service workers; integrating human touch with high-tech service; and many others, the authors provide a holistic understanding of management in a complex, globally interconnected world. This book will be useful for students, researchers, and instructors of business management, marketing, commerce, and economics. It will also be of interest to professionals working in healthcare, retail, financial services, government hospitality, leisure, tourism, and other services.

Khang, Alex / Gujrati, Rashmi / Uygun, Hayri et al. (eds.), Data-Driven Modelling and Predictive Analytics in Business and Finance: Concepts, Designs, Technologies, and Applications. (Advances in Computational Collective Intelligence) 528 pp. 2024:7 (Auerbach, US) <719-339>
ISBN 978-1-03-260191-5 hard ¥54,758.- (税込) GB￡ 190.00
ISBN 978-1-03-260062-8 paper ¥21,611.- (税込) GB￡ 74.99

Data-driven and AI-aided applications are next-generation technologies that can be used to visualize and realize intelligent transactions in finance, banking, and business. These transactions will be enabled by powerful data-driven solutions, IoT technologies, AI-aided techniques, data analytics, and visualization tools. To implement these solutions, frameworks will be needed to support human control of intelligent computing and modern business systems. The power and consistency of data-driven competencies are a critical challenge and so is developing explainable AI (XAI) to make data-driven transactions transparent.Data-Driven Modelling and Predictive Analytics in Business and Finance covers the need for intelligent business solutions and applications. Explaining how business applications use algorithms and models to deploy intelligent solutions, the book covers:Data-driven modellingPredictive analyticsData analytics and visualization toolsAI-aided applicationsCybersecurity techniquesCloud computingIoT-enabled systems for developing smart financial systems.This book was written for business analysts, financial analysts, scholars, researchers, academics, professionals, and students so they may be able to share and contribute new ideas, methodologies, technologies, approaches, models, frameworks, theories, and practices.

Kumar, Hemant / Sharma, Gautam, Grassroots Innovation: Discourse, Policy and Practice in the Global South. (Routledge Studies in Innovation, Organizations and Technology) 216 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-340>
ISBN 978-1-03-237716-2 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This book explores the process of grassroots innovation in the context of the Global South. It explains why these bottom-up solutions developed by common people are generated due to a lack of available or affordable technology to meet their needs and how they are included in the mainstream imagination of the economy by studying these innovations in India. It analyses the grassroots innovation process from idea generation to its implementation.Detailing both theoretical and practical dimensions of grassroots innovation, the book provides a holistic understanding of the phenomenon by tracing its history in the pre-independence discourse on development to the present-day policies for institutionalizing these innovations in the mainstream. It will provide the readers with a bottom-up commentary on innovation and development in the context of the Global South in general and India in particular. It adopts a qualitative research design with a wide range of data collected through interviews, participant observations, and field notes. The book contains seven chapters to describe the discourse, policy perspectives, and current practice of grassroots innovations in general.The interdisciplinary, timely book provides thoughtful analysis for scholars and upper-level students in the fields of technology and innovation management, development studies, and public management.

P.ドラッカーとマネジメント
Linkletter, Karen E., Peter Drucker and Management. (Routledge Key Thinkers in Business and Management) 196 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-341>
ISBN 978-1-03-253133-5 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-253132-8 paper ¥10,660.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99 *

Peter Drucker is arguably the world's most influential management writer, but his contributions as a social theorist and philosopher are also notable. This book presents Drucker as a key thinker, whose work encompasses ideas beyond management practice.Illuminating Drucker as a complex figure, this book highlights how his work draws upon, impacts, and intersects fields such as technology, sociology, philosophy, and theology. The book presents and contextualizes Drucker as an important historical figure, whose work resonates in a contemporary world where moderation between extremes is an essential ingredient in interpreting and navigating complex events and processes.Combining deep insights into Peter Drucker's life and work, this unique book is valuable reading for scholars, students, and reflective practitioners of management as well as those with an interest in intellectual history more broadly.

Liu, Olivia Yijian, Start-up Wolf: The Shenzhen Model of High-Tech Entrepreneurship. 272 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <719-342>
ISBN 978-1-03-259716-4 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

Transnational entrepreneurs with technological know-how have been promoted by the Chinese state and academic literature as a central force for regional development of industrial competitiveness. But what motivates them, and what do they experience and aspire to when building a start-up in China? This book answers these questions by examining how socially privileged entrepreneurial talents adopt and champion the "wolf culture" - a fast-paced, competitive, and aspirational work culture - that has become prevalent since China's mass promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation.Based on extensive field research, including participant observation and interviews in Shenzhen's high-tech industry, this book challenges the popular notion of entrepreneurship as entirely self-initiated and passion-driven. Outlining the concrete instruments of governance of the local state, the author argues that transnational talent from elite schools or elite professions is often "entrepreneured" in China. Moreover, she argues that the different standards of selection of entrepreneurial talents by state and market actors create localised precarious conditions for them. This book offers fascinating insights into the contradictions inherent in the Chinese model of entrepreneurship.Start-up Wolf will appeal to scholars and students of China studies, the anthropology of entrepreneurship, science and technology studies, and economic geography, as well as business practitioners interested in innovation and high-tech start-ups.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Pauceanu, Alexandrina / Porada-Rochon, Malgorzata (eds.), Innovating From Within: Intrapreneurship and Innovation Within the Organization. 296 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-343>
ISBN 978-1-03-239208-0 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-239207-3 paper ¥10,660.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99 *

In the post-pandemic era, innovation from within the organization is essential for business competitiveness and survival. As organizations consider growth and sustainable development, the choice is no longer between entrepreneurship on the one hand and intrapreneurship on the other. The question now is: why not both? As job creators and not job seekers anymore, students and young entrepreneurs need guidance and frameworks to develop their entrepreneurial spirit and skills.Innovating From Within presents the tools, challenges and practices aligned with EU regulations to guide and accommodate students' entrepreneurial ideas and skills into sustainable businesses for the future. By clarifying concepts like intrapreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship and their contribution to sustainable businesses, the book provides readers with up-to-date knowledge about these concepts and how to implement them in practice.With a range of real-life insights from intrapreneurs, and illustrated with international examples drawn from policy and practice, Innovating From Within is a comprehensive introduction to an increasingly important area of business. Students and lecturers will particularly value its practical approach and readable style.

Poole, Georgina / Dekker, Sidney, Random Noise: Measuring Your Company's Safety Performance. (The Business, Management and Safety Effects of Neoliberalism) 176 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-344>
ISBN 978-1-03-201243-8 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-201242-1 paper ¥9,507.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

In the realm of safety management, this book embarks on a profound exploration of how the political economy was reshaped in the last two decades. Much like privatization, deregulation, and financialization altered the economic landscape, this narrative unveils how safety management has been affected by the intertwined dynamics of asset underinvestment, privatization, self-regulation, workplace flexibilization, and market-driven policies.This book, the second installment of a thought-provoking trilogy on the consequences of neoliberalism, mirrors the political economy's promotion of the private sector's role in the economy. Just as neoliberalism amplified and accelerated the mechanisms of human-made disasters in complex systems, this narrative lays bare the heightened potential for safety misfortunes when governed by market-driven principles.As the story unfolds, the book delves into the concept of 'synoptic legibility' in safety management, akin to how the political economy distilled its essence into privatization and deregulation. The authors scrutinize the consequences of translating safety measures into rigid targets, unveiling how this shift can distort the integrity of safety metrics and inadvertently harm individuals. Drawing parallels with historical blunders such as England's window tax, the book contemplates the precarious nature of equating simplified metrics with safety achievements. Much like the political economy's 'acceptable risk' renegotiations, it examines how the pursuit of safety through metrics and surveillance can lead to 'manufactured insecurity,' eroding trust, autonomy, and professionalism.In Random Noise, Poole and Dekker extend this reach once again, writing for all managers, board members, organization leaders, consultants, practitioners, researchers, lecturers, students, and investigators curious to understand the genuine nature of organizational and safety performance.

Sharma, Ravindra / Rana, Geeta / Agarwal, Shivani (eds.), Green Innovations for Industrial Development and Business Sustainability: Models and Implementation Strategies. (Information Technology, Management and Operations Research Practices) 216 pp. 2024:6 (CRC Pr., US) <719-346>
ISBN 978-1-03-260368-1 hard ¥24,493.- (税込) GB￡ 84.99 *

Focusing on the business implications of green innovation, this book describes the sheer impact, spread, and opportunities arising every day, and how business leaders can implement green innovative practices today to realize tangible as well as intangible business advantages in the future. Green Innovations for Industrial Development and Business Sustainability: Models and Implementation Strategies works as a guide for green innovation that focuses on enterprise applications for those tasked with leveraging green practice adoption to enhance the productivity of their organization. The book offers the ability to understand the latest developments in green innovations and their business applications along with their implications in various domains from manufacturing to marketing.Front-line decision-makers can use this book as a practical guide for capitalizing on the latest green practices, adoptions, and transformations. Researchers, business leaders, postgraduate, and graduate students will find this book useful with its presentation of state-of-the-art research together with the current and future challenges of building green practice models and applications for organization and business operations.

Skevofilax, Manny, Ultimate Profit Management: Maximizing Profitability as You Grow Your Business. 136 pp. 2024:6 (Productivity Pr., US) <719-347>
ISBN 978-1-03-271094-5 hard ¥8,642.- (税込) GB￡ 29.99 *

Throughout the author's career as a banker and business consultant, he has seen many examples of businesses that were doing just "fine." They were profitable and growing slowly but surely, but then, the business owner decided that it wasn't enough anymore to simply grow slowly. What was suddenly needed was growth of 20%, 50%, or even 100% per year, just like the notable companies they see and hear about every day in the media. They began to try to grow the business and in a short period, a profitable and thriving business became unprofitable. Since the business was no longer profitable, it needed to take on debt to pay its expenses. After taking on more and more debt, the business reached a point where it could not find any more debt to take on. This circumstance caused the business to fail to pay its bills anymore which led to a financial day of reckoning.It doesn't have to be this way. There is a more effective way to grow your business without causing it to become unprofitable. And that's why the author wrote this book.Growing a business without making profits usually leads to a short lifespan for that business and there are exceptions such as Uber and DoorDash - but there is a big difference between a business that has outside investors (angel investors, private equity, and venture capital and the typical small business entrepreneur trying to bootstrap a business. The difference is that if a business has a huge target market and it is growing its sales rapidly, outside investors may be willing to fund losses for a period. The same does not apply to an entrepreneur trying to grow a business without outside investors. Losses show that a business is on borrowed time. Once your capital is exhausted, there is no going back. A business needs profits to remain viable and to be able to provide for its owners, its employees, and its community. Running a business that loses money will put you out of business.There is no reason not to be profitable as you grow your business! The author shares the lessons that were taught to him by leaders, mentors in business, and by his clients. What took him by surprise was that these lessons were not complicated. They're simple. They use simple, uncomplicated methods to grow their businesses profitably. You will learn about the readily available tools you can use to ensure that your business does not turn unprofitable as you grow it. You'll be convinced that it makes sense to resist the lure of the high-growth, no-profit strategy and instead embrace the approach of steady growth with profits.Use this book as a guide. In it, the author covers the most important aspects of reasonable, prudent growth that will avoid debt and allow you, your partners, and business associates a productive and non-stressful existence with a business that grows and profits correctly.

デジタル・トランスフォーメーションの時代の持続可能なビジネス－戦略的・企業家精神的視点
Soltysik, Mariusz / Wojnarowska, Magdalena et al., Sustainable Business in the Era of Digital Transformation: Strategic and Entrepreneurial Perspectives. (Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies) 112 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-348>
ISBN 978-1-03-269784-0 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

Sustainable development is a complex issue and despite many studies and publications in recent years, it remains poorly recognised on best practices in core business areas. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development depends on research and innovation. Therefore, the transition to sustainable development requires investment in technology, new business models, and social and environmental innovations that contribute to shaping new business and promoting sustainable business practices.This book seeks to understand how sustainability affects core business areas, with a focus on strategic and entrepreneurial activities. Given these considerations, the main purpose of this book is twofold: (1) to contribute to a better understanding of important and current trends in the field of sustainable transformation in core business areas; and (2) to provide a comprehensive overview of quantitative and qualitative studies in the field. The book ultimately seeks to shed light on how companies are implementing sustainable transformation in the core areas of product and marketing, entrepreneurship, and innovation, which is supported by appropriate project management strategies.The book provides researchers and upper-level students in economics, business, and other social sciences with an overview of interdisciplinary theoretical and conceptual perspectives and frameworks for successful business transformation. It will be of particular value to those researching sustainable development and strategic management.

Sulkowski, Lukasz / Dacko-Pikiewicz, Zdzislawa et al., Philosophy and Leadership: An Evolution of Leadership from Ancient Times to the Digital Age. (Routledge Open Business and Economics) 248 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-349>
ISBN 978-1-03-278728-2 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

Philosophy and Leadership is an ambitious exploration of leadership's philosophical underpinnings from antiquity to the AI-driven future. The book journeys through history, gleaning insights from eminent philosophers and contextualizing their teachings to leadership.The book's foundational premise lies in the symbiosis of philosophy and leadership. Philosophy provides the "why" that drives the practices and decisions in leadership. This intricate connection is unfolded from the teachings of Confucius on virtue and ethics to the contemporary dialogues of Judith Butler on leadership identity. The book also delves into the evolution of leadership concepts through various eras-medieval times highlighting religious and scholastic perspectives, the Renaissance juxtaposing Machiavellian pragmatism with More's utopian ideals, and the Enlightenment era underscoring the importance of duty, skepticism, and rationality. An exciting aspect of the narrative is the amalgamation of evolution and leadership. By drawing parallels between Darwin's natural selection and leadership dynamics or Bergson's vitalism and intuitive leadership, the authors present a merger of biological evolution with leadership's ever-evolving paradigms. Finally, the concluding chapters reside in envisioning the future and reflect upon the impending synergy between AI and leadership. They emphasize the importance of amalgamating philosophical wisdom with the promises and challenges brought about by AI.The book will guide readers from the philosophical epochs of yore to the AI-predicted leadership paradigms of the future. By intertwining the enduring wisdom of philosophers with the dynamic nature of leadership, this book serves as a beacon for anyone aspiring to lead in any era.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Toppazzini, Kyle, The New Lean: The Modern Approach to Continuous Improvement. 176 pp. 2024:6 (Productivity Pr., US) <719-350>
ISBN 978-1-03-278647-6 hard ¥34,584.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00 *

In today's rapidly changing business landscape, organizations are challenged not only to adapt to evolving market dynamics but to excel in the face of uncertainty. Continuous improvement emerges as a strategic imperative, offering a systematic approach to enhance processes, boost efficiency, and drive innovation. This book delves into the heart of continuous improvement, providing a roadmap for organizations to navigate their journey toward maturity. The continuous improvement maturity model (CIMM) described in this book is not just a framework, but a holistic guide designed to support organizations in assessing and advancing their continuous improvement capabilities. As the author embarks on this exploration, he presents an approach that spans from foundational practices to advanced strategies. CIMM is a versatile tool adaptable to diverse industries, sectors, and organizational sizes. The key components of CIMM are: Integration with Best Practices-CIMM is not designed in isolation. We highlight its compatibility with established continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, and Leadership Attributes. Learn how to leverage existing best practices while embracing the unique contributions of CIMM. Practical Application-Real-world examples and practical insights illustrate how organizations have successfully applied CIMM to overcome challenges, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable excellence. These stories offer inspiration and guidance for your own journey.

Wilkinson, Fraser / Duval, Herve, Operational Excellence in Your Organization: The Change Agent's Handbook for Transformative Initiatives. 208 pp. 2024:6 (Productivity Pr., US) <719-351>
ISBN 978-1-03-277424-4 hard ¥34,584.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00
ISBN 978-1-03-277423-7 paper ¥9,795.- (税込) GB￡ 33.99

Organizations are under continued pressure to improve and innovate products and services to remain relevant and sustainable. In many cases, some form of "transformation" program is conceived to help achieve this aim. The transformation itself may include the deployment of systems and processes that make the organization more capable of sustaining improvements and driving future change. "Change Agents" often act as coaches, trainers, mentors, and facilitators to embed change. In practice, these Change Agents must deal with resistance throughout different levels of the organization. These Change Agents must be able to act as flexible, multi-situational problem solvers, and teachers of those problem-solving skills. Only organizations that have developed a strong problem-solving capability can hope to survive for sustained periods of time.This book describes many of the obstacles that Change Agents must overcome and the knowledge they need to make them credible with both leaders and the workforce they are tasked with navigating through an organizational transformation. Technical subjects such as diagnostic and improvement tools are described as well as pointing the reader in the direction of relevant theory and practical advice from the authors who have collectively more than 45 years of experience in such roles. Subject matter expertise in Lean Operations, Theory of Constraints, Six Sigma, Change Management, Excellence Models, Daily Management, and Problem Solving is used to describe some essential frameworks that can be brought together in a powerful system of improvement to aid organizations, but most importantly to support and encourage the Change Agent wherever they are in their career.At some point, leaders and managers will also be expected to act as Change Agents. This work brings together simple, universal, accessible, and practical resources to help guide those front-line Change Agents regardless of particular industry or experience.

Bakker, Fred, Unleashing the Power of European Innovation: How Government, Industry and Science Share Knowledge to Overcome Global Challenges. 192 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-216>
ISBN 978-1-03-270336-7 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-270337-4 paper ¥9,507.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99 *

The world is at a critical juncture where our industrial and economic principles have to be reshaped. Three major transitions are underway: towards the use of alternative energy sources, towards carbon-neutral and sustainable production, and towards digitalised manufacture and distribution. This book explores the ways in which these transitions are taking place in Europe.No single institution can bring about the necessary changes: a productive cooperation between government, industry and (technological) knowledge centres has to be established. In this insightful book, Fred Bakker paints a vivid picture of a wide range of European businesses, industries and research institutes, joining forces to further the transitions. This process of 'Sharing Brainpower' proves to be a unique European strength that needs to be recognised and furthered.Structured in five parts, the book provides a thumbnail sketch of Europe's goals and methods, through a bird's eye view across current initiatives towards the three transitions, to a concluding part in which the workings of Sharing Brainpower are described in terms of a set of 'lessons learned'. It shows how top-down initiatives and the bottom-up approach reinforce one another, with case stories that prove that diversity does not have to mean fragmentation; it is a source of strength.Policymakers, industry advisers, board members, chief innovation officers and students will find much to inspire them and their work in this book.A website with cases, updates and more information is available at sharingbrainpower.eu.

Cottafava, Dario / Torchia, Daniel / Camoletto, S. et al., Sustainable Management of Transnational Megaprojects. (Routledge-Giappichelli Studies in Business and Management) 148 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <719-217>
ISBN 978-1-03-268559-5 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This book analyses the seminal role of megaprojects for sustainable development, and the related, complex challenges they bring. It provides insights into the growing social responsibilities that megaprojects have, not only to be environmentally sustainable, but also towards the multitude of stakeholders involved, whether directly or indirectly. After an historical overview of the increasingly necessary links between sustainable infrastructure and megaprojects, the book builds on and applies stakeholder theory to stakeholder engagement and management in megaprojects. It also emphasizes the importance of building impact assessment frameworks that consider the unheard voices that are often passively sitting at the receiving end of a megaproject, as well as the local context where the megaproject is embedded. The book then proceeds to analyse the case of a very contested transnational railway megaproject between Italy and France, the Turin-Lyon high-speed railway, which has been suffering from stakeholder and communication issues for over thirty years, as well as from notable managerial and legal differences in the two countries. In this way, the book informs both theory and practice and encourages scholarly interventions into wicked problems. It contains a comprehensive review of the academic literature on the sustainability, sustainability challenges, and sustainability reporting of megaprojects. Conceptual models, frameworks and future research opportunities are provided to clarify the empirical challenges and highlight the gaps and opportunities to be explored by researchers and practitioners in future. The audience for the book is both academic researchers and practitioners in the field of megaprojects and more specifically, those dealing with managing transnational megaprojects. It also includes several topics that will be of interest to policy and decision-makers.