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

Marturano, Antonio, Philosophy and Leadership. 132 pp. 2024:9 (Routledge, UK) <727-51>
ISBN 978-1-138-21151-3 hard ¥30,261.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00

The birth of philosophical thought across the ancient world brought with it a keen interest in the study of leadership - reflections on who should lead and on how to create the best leadership structures became central to the debates of most prominent ancient philosophers.Philosophy and Leadership offers a panorama of the main philosophies, both ancient and modern, which form the basis of contemporary leadership theories. This book will draw on many philosophical positions to offer a critique of the most important nodes of modern leadership studies - such as ethics, purpose, meaning and legacy. It will include probing questions and theoretical as well practical exercises aimed at reinforcing the points discussed in each chapter, as well as examples from history, literature, films and music.This book will be invaluable reading for scholars on undergraduate and postgraduate leadership courses, as well as those studying philosophy, leadership ethics and business ethics, and responsible leadership.

Albert-Cromarias, Anne / Albertini, Therese et al. (eds.), Collective Dynamics and Territories: 9 Issues for Competitive, Innovative and Sustainable Territories. (Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management Series: Territorial Entrepreneurship and Innvoation Set 3) 240 pp. 2024:9 (Wiley-ISTE, UK) <727-315>
ISBN 978-1-78630-930-3 hard ¥37,026.- (税込) US$ 165.00

Faced with global economic, social and environmental challenges requiring us to go beyond individual actions, the development of collective dynamics is the ideal response. From this perspective, territories, which have long been neglected, are now asserting themselves as breeding grounds for innovative and relevant forms of organized action in response to shared experiences. Bringing together more than twenty researchers in strategic management, human resources management and marketing, Collective Dynamics and Territories offers, through nine territorial issues (innovating and regenerating territories, building environmental action, attracting and retaining talent, etc.), insights into the conditions and modalities for developing collective dynamics within territories. The success of local collective dynamics depends on support for the actors involved, from situation analysis to problem definition, including idea generation, selection, implementation and evaluation. This book offers a comprehensive, systemic and operational vision for analyzing and acting on collective territorial dynamics.

Artzberger, Bill, Powering the Lean Enterprise: How to Streamline Operations, Improve Quality, and Gain Customer Loyalty. 216 pp. 2024:10 (Productivity Pr., US) <727-317>
ISBN 978-1-03-283033-9 hard ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00
ISBN 978-1-03-283031-5 paper ¥9,219.- (税込) GB￡ 31.99

The goal of Lean is to Identify and eliminate nonessential and nonvalue-adding steps in the business processes to streamline operations, improve quality, and gain customer loyalty. Implementation of Lean technologies for many prestigious Fortune 500 as well as smaller companies has netted larger profit margins, higher quality products, and services, improved employee engagement, increased customer satisfaction, and lower operating costs. The return on investment regarding Lean initiatives has been stellar. This book introduces basic Lean rules and principles in a variety of simulated case studies drawn from the author's professional experiences as a Lean coach, trainer, and manager. In each instance, the author presents a different scenario for implementing Lean technologies.In this book, you will learn about:-- Lean thinking.-- Lean mindset.-- The four Lean rules and five Lean principles.-- The Lean transformation roadmap.-- Lean leadership-- Five common Lean pitfalls and how to avoid them-- Kaizen workshops-- Daily improvements and Kata.

Banerjee, Asis Kumar, Inequality, Economic Growth and Business Decision-Making. (Routledge Focus on Management and Society) 152 pp. 2024:8 (Routledge, UK) <727-318>
ISBN 978-1-03-270706-8 hard ¥14,118.- (税込) GB￡ 48.99

It is now widely recognised that rising inequality of income and wealth on the one hand and a slowdown in the rate of economic growth on the other are two of the most important challenges faced today by the global economy as well as by most of the developing economies. This book starts by explaining how these two issues are interrelated. There is no dearth of books on the role that the economic policies of the government can play in meeting these twin challenges. The role of business managers in the private sector of the economy, however, is a relatively neglected area. This book seeks to close this gap in the literature. The central message of the book is that, contrary to popular belief, it is in the interests of private business itself that business managers take into account the effects that their decisions have on the economy as a whole. It is shown that a failure to do so would hurt their own economic prospects in both the short run and the long. Emphasis is given on the importance of an appropriate orientation of managerial decisions and on the role of investors (i.e. the suppliers of capital) in inducing managers to take socially optimal decisions. The book is addressed as much to business managers and students in management courses as to the general reader. Therefore, no prior knowledge of advanced economic theory is presumed. All arguments are built from first principles.

Bhardwaj, Bhawana / Sharma, Dipanker, Managing and Negotiating Disagreements: A Contemporary Approach for Conflict Resolution. 208 pp. 2024:10 (Emerald, UK) <727-319>
ISBN 978-1-83797-972-1 hard ¥23,562.- (税込) US$ 105.00

In today's diverse and multicultural work environments, conflicts have become inevitable. Managers in contemporary workplaces face significant challenges of dealing with conflict. They spend a considerable portion of their time, ranging from nine to fifteen weeks annually, on resolving disputes. The dynamic landscape of the modern workplace has given rise to novel and unusual challenges in maintaining harmony and handling disagreements effectively. This makes the skill of conflict management and negotiation a critical talent for success. Against the milieu of the Digital Era, authors Bhawana Bhardwaj and Dipanker Sharma delve into the multifaceted aspects of conflicts, encompassing their various manifestations and approaches to resolution, while exploring the implications of advanced technology and the integration of mixed workforces on the complexity of conflict resolution. In the era of digitalization, there has been a significant drift in the management practices where negotiations are now managed online and through several AI tools. The discourse on using contemporary tools like NSS (Negotiation Support System) will benefit and enable the readers to fine-tune with this changing paradigm. The authors also explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the conflict resolution domain. The Book delve into the proactive approaches to conflict resolution by reframing conflict as a normal and potentially beneficial phenomenon. Written with a diverse readership in mind, this monograph caters to students, educators, researchers, managers, and policymakers alike.

Biehl, Brigitte, Leadership Lessons from the Kardashians: Bodies, Emotions, Success. (Exploring Effective Leadership Practices through Popular Culture) 208 pp. 2024:10 (Emerald, UK) <727-320>
ISBN 978-1-83753-571-2 paper ¥6,283.- (税込) US$ 28.00

The Kardashians are not only a massive global pop culture phenomenon, they are also effective business leaders and entrepreneurs having established many brands and companies. In addition to their celebrity, they successfully market their businesses and serve as aspirational role models. They have changed our understanding of what successful women in the economic arena look like and how they're supposed to behave. Brigitte Biehl uses examples from the popular TV series "The Kardashians" and "Keeping up with the Kardashians" to explore leadership concepts that focus on women in business, and the obstacles they face in a male dominated world. Among the many subjects that will appeal to a variety of readers, from college students to professional practitioners, Biehl addresses questions of gender performativity, bodies, motherhood, race, class, as well as issues on female misogyny and masculine leadership stereotypes. The book provides guidelines how to use TV series and film for self-directed learning to develop a better awareness and understanding of what goes on between people and one's own leader identity. Exploring Effective Leadership Practices through Popular Culture aims to bring examples, theory and methodology of leadership to life by analyzing academic concepts through popular culture examples that will appeal to a broad range of readers.

Bofu-Tawamba, Ndana / Bright, Ruby / Clohesy, S. et al., The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy. 180 pp. 2024:8 (Routledge, UK) <727-321>
ISBN 978-1-03-236146-8 hard ¥48,994.- (税込) GB￡ 170.00
ISBN 978-1-03-236147-5 paper ¥9,219.- (税込) GB￡ 31.99

The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy tells the inspiring, never-before-told, story of the Global Women's Funding Movement - considered the women's movement's greatest secret - and how it enabled women from all walks of life to harness the power of money to free themselves from oppression.Brimming with feminist epiphanies, this social justice playbook is an urgent call for women's collective leadership to guide humanity through the gravest of challenges, overcoming patriarchy's multi-millennium reign through the uprising of women leaders and philanthropists. Founded during the second wave women's movement of the early 1970s, small groups of women across the world, independent of each other, had the same epiphany: it will take a movement of women to raise the money needed to fund women's freedom. Since then, the Global Women's Funding Movement has grown into a global network of radically generous, risk-taking philanthropists who collectively wield financial might to win seismic gender equality victories. The authors document the "Women Effect" that results from gender equality and women's collective leadership, including improved public health and reproductive justice, expanded public education, stronger democracies, resilient economies, climate recovery and enduring peace. The Women's Funding Movement is guided by its Feminist Funding Principles and, through them, it has innovated the most effective philanthropic practices, including trust-based philanthropy.The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy is for those interested in focusing the power of philanthropy on leveraging systemic social justice victories and gender equality gains. The long-practiced "Feminist Funding Principles" imparted by the authors is a recipe for the feminist alchemy needed to transform society for the betterment of all.

Bremer, Michael, Learn to See the Invisible: How to Unlock Your Potential as a Leader. 168 pp. 2024:10 (Productivity Pr., US) <727-322>
ISBN 978-1-03-280071-4 hard ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00
ISBN 978-1-03-280070-7 paper ¥8,354.- (税込) GB￡ 28.99

Most improvement consultants say improvement efforts must be led by the CEO, and that is certainly ideal. But the actual reality is most CEOs do not actively drive/guide improvement. They want it to happen, but they focus most of their energy on other issues. According to surveys from Gallup and others, the number one reason people say, "I am not engaged" is due to the behaviors of their direct boss! Those leaders (in the middle of an organization) have a tremendous amount of leverage, first- and second-line leaders directly touch 80% of the people in their organization. They have a tremendous amount of influence and more power than they might realize. This book focuses on that demographic.This book describes four key foundations and 25 different actions leaders can practice to become more effective in training their eyes to see things tomorrow that are currently invisible. It helps leaders and managers become better observers of their current reality by practicing getting better at getting better. The goal is to get better in the way we lead, the way our team performs, and the results we accomplish. If done in the right way, visually posting your improvement targets is the key to driving more personal growth, as well as, more cross-functional collaboration and cooperation in your work activities The most unique aspect of this book is that it suggests leaders use visual tools.Visual Leadership is the fourth foundational element the author encourages people to practice. The primary purpose of visual performance metrics isn't to make sure things are working well in your department. It's to create a thinking environment that makes it easier for multiple departments, teams, and groups to work together. It is relatively easy to come up with performance metrics for your team, but what about metrics that help 'us' to work more effectively together? Good visual reporting practices create 'information democracy, they eliminate filters that obscure knowledge between layers of management and between departments. They help to create an environment that is much more robust and open, making it easier to be in touch with the 'actual reality.' And perhaps the most exciting of all visual tools can help an individual learn to lead more effectively. The power of using visuals in this way is underutilized in most organizations.Whatever new behaviors a leader is trying to accomplish, visual reporting can facilitate progress and ensure accountability in developing those new habits.

Bula, Piotr (ed.), Management Sciences: New Horizons. 200 pp. 2024:9 (Jagiellonian U. Pr., PL) <727-323>
ISBN 978-83-233-5350-8 paper ¥8,976.- (税込) US$ 40.00

The monograph outlines the directions of evolution in management sciences, focusing on changes emerging in the environment and emphasizing the processes of adaptation and resilience building. The aim of the work is to initiate discussions on processes and trends of change in contemporary organizations, ranging from supply chain management to the formulation of strategies in higher education institutions, managing family businesses, and public entity management. The fundamental concept of the monograph Management Sciences - New Horizons revolves around essential questions concerning the evolution of management sciences, considering changes in the environment and emphasizing the importance of adaptation and resilience-building processes, from both theoretical and practical management perspectives. What sets this monograph apart from other publications in the market discussing the evolution of management sciences is its strong integration of theoretical concepts with practical aspects of organizational functioning. In addition to its utilitarian nature, the discussions led by various authors have a systematic and theoretical dimension, making it a foundation for in-depth research in the field of management sciences. The monograph is an engaging and thought-provoking piece that encourages readers to delve into the factors influencing changes in management sciences. The monograph comprises ten chapters, addressing various dimensions of organizational adaptation and resilience. The authors use a conceptual framework to characterize phenomena within the field of management sciences, supported by numerous tables and diagrams. The monograph is based on interdisciplinary and extensive theoretical knowledge, along with intriguing results from empirical research, both quantitative and qualitative, which contribute to its value. The authors tackle issues relevant to contemporary organizational management, not only presenting phenomena as they are but also synthesizing existing views and referring to research findings in the literature, attempting to outline how management processes in organizations should be shaped to enhance adaptability and resilience. The monograph can be of interest to scholars in the field of management sciences, students studying subjects related to management and quality, as well as management practitioners. In this monograph, they will find a toolbox and proposals pertaining to various aspects of organizational functioning, allowing for a better understanding of the context in which flexible organizations operate amidst dynamic changes. Undoubtedly, it can serve as a starting point for conducting in-depth research in the field of management and quality.

Collier, Katrina, Reboot Hiring: The Key To Managers and Leaders Saving Time, Money and Hassle When Recruiting. 272 pp. 2024:8 (Wiley, US) <727-325>
ISBN 978-1-394-27813-8 hard ¥5,606.- (税込) US$ 24.99

An incisive, practical guide giving managers and leaders the principles to elevate hiring processes-a fix within their control, today. Even today, managers and leaders can be unaware that their actions impact current and future hiring because people post openly about their experiences online. Bogged down in the day-to-day, recruiting loses priority due to time, team and project pressures. Though it should help, AI won't solve the collaboration and communication issues creating clunky, expensive, and wasteful talent acquisition processes. In Reboot Hiring: The Key To Managers and Leaders Saving Time, Money and Hassle When Recruiting, author Katrina Collier gives managers and leaders the knowledge to reset their thinking and reboot their hiring. You'll also hear tips from 60 expert recruiters and find: Forward-looking prompts to help describe the hiring needSteps for a time and energy-saving recruitment experienceCritical considerations for assessments and interviewsTips for online profiles that modern applicants expect to see.An easy checklist and inspiration to encourage readers to reboot their hiring. In the distraction and transparency created by over 5 billion internet users, managers and leaders must know who they need to hire and partner effectively with talent acquisition to succeed. Reboot Hiring gives you the missing pieces of the puzzle and is invaluable to all managers and leaders wanting to save time, money and hassle when recruiting.

高業績の取締役会　第2版
Cossin, Didier, High Performance Boards: A Practical Guide to Improving and Energizing Your Governance. 2nd ed. 432 pp. 2024:8 (Wiley, US) <727-326>
ISBN 978-1-394-22038-0 hard ¥10,098.- (税込) US$ 45.00

"Didier Cossin's High Performance Boards covers aspects of culture and organisational design that are foundational to any successful institution. This comprehensive study captures real-world insights on quality governance and effective leadership. It connects his four- pillar methodology for gauging and improving board effectiveness, learning from both failure and success and boardroom best practice. It is a valuable tool for present and future directors." - Mark Tucker, Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings plc "Recent developments in the financial services industry dramatically illustrate the intimate link between good governance and a company's success or failure, particularly in times of crisis. In his latest book, Didier Cossin sheds light on the design principles and practice that underpin good governance. A catchy and comprehensive textbook for those in charge!" - Sergio Ermotti, Group CEO and President of the Executive Board of UBS AG The most up-to-date version of the gold standard in board governance In the newly revised second edition of High Performance Boards: A Practical Guide to Improving & Energizing your Governance, author Didier Cossin delivers an incisive and practical roadmap to board governance best-practices. Accessible to professionals from a variety of backgrounds, the book lays out the foundational and advanced concepts you'll need to understand to effectively govern a for-profit firm, non-profit, or government entity. You'll learn to manage risk, increase the impact of your board, consider and evaluate the importance of ESG metrics, take into account geopolitics, and supervise your organization's culture. You'll also discover: Extensive revisions to existing chapters, including new methods of cyber-risk management and stakeholder managementStrategies for avoiding the common pitfall of 'greenwashing'Increasingly common new activism techniques undertaken by boards and investors to shape the behaviour of organizations An indispensable resource for board members and directors serving on boards at organizations of all kinds, High Performance Boards will also earn a place on the bookshelves of corporate lawyers, board secretaries, and students of corporate governance. For additional materials to the book, please see didiercossin.com

Donner, Jonathan / Guglielmo, Francis / Palsule, Sudhanshu, Guiding the Tide: The Call for Agency in 21st Century Business Leaders. 168 pp. 2024:9 (Productivity Pr., US) <727-327>
ISBN 978-1-03-279424-2 hard ¥22,476.- (税込) GB￡ 77.99
ISBN 978-1-03-279422-8 paper ¥8,066.- (税込) GB￡ 27.99

In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, leadership needs to move beyond the "agile" approach, which dominated organizational leadership practices at the end of the 20th century. What is required now for successful leaders is a skillful juxtaposition of proactivity and humility, which we call guiding the tide.Successful leaders of today must demonstrate personal agency to guide the tide of events around them rather than be swept along with the crowd. The "tide," like a river within an ocean akin to a gulf stream, is a unique, ever-changing stream of business systems, technology, consumers, and competitors.This book uses storytelling, examples, and clear, everyday language to blend leading-edge psychological research and leadership practices with the authors' own work in coaching, assessing, and developing leaders for three decades around the world. The book takes the reader on a journey through three major learnings: First, the authors describe the nature of the tide and the demands on leaders to move beyond a reactionary, agile approach towards the forward-leaning, active stance of personal agency. Second, they describe three critical practices to successfully lead with agency and guide the tide:* Honest Engagement -- the practice of dealing with others from a place of openness, honesty, and a willingness to be vulnerable.* Addressing Reality -- the practice of seeing the world as it is rather than as we wish it to be and the ability to separate fact from fiction and data from desire.* Adaptive Impact -- the practice of driving the organization, team, and one's self forward in a way that creates sustainable competitive advantage.Third, they offer leaders a practical path to achieving the personal agency to successfully guide their organization through the tide that shapes their world.

ビジネス・エコノミクス　第2版
Dransfield, Rob, Business Economics. 2nd ed. (360 Degree Business) 492 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <727-328>
ISBN 978-1-03-277714-6 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-277713-9 paper ¥14,406.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99

Business Economics introduces the theory and practice of economics for non-specialist students new to the topic. Business Economics, Second Edition, is designed to provide a general introduction to the discipline of Business Economics, covering an important part of first year studies and beyond. The new edition retains the successful structure of the previous edition but, like any good business economics text, includes new and updated case studies and examples to reflect present-day economic global realities. Suitable for introductory-level students who are seeking a comprehensive but accessible way in to the subject, Business Economics, Second Edition, is bolstered by a host of activities, review questions and further reading, making it the ideal choice for undergraduate students and lecturers.

Gibson, David, The E Factor: The 21st Century Guide to Critical Thinking. 208 pp. 2024:8 (Wiley, US) <727-329>
ISBN 978-1-394-28548-8 hard ¥5,597.- (税込) US$ 24.95

Transform your approach to learning and working in the 21st century In In The E Factor: The 21st Century Guide to Entrepreneurial Thinking, award-winning professor, entrepreneur, and accountant David Gibson delivers a singularly practical guide to critical thinking that will transform the way you think about learning and take action. The book explains all the key skills useful to teachers, students, and professionals in the contemporary classroom and marketplace, offering hands-on strategies and techniques for work and school that enhance productivity and effectiveness. You'll discover how to apply the author's one-of-a-kind model to everyday learning and working and become more successful. You'll also find: Practical case studies that demonstrate the power of the E Factor approach in the real worldStrategies for teaching students to apply the E Factor to enhance their overall educational experience and get more out of each class and lesson they takeWays to apply critical thinking techniques to become more interactive as you learn in the classroom, the boardroom, the office, and anywhere else Perfect for students, educators, and aspiring and practicing professionals in any industry, The E Factor is a must-read guide to active learning, development, and working that will transform the way you interact with the world around you.

Gimenez-Jimenez, Daniela, How Entrepreneurs are Driving Sustainable Development. (Emerald Points) 104 pp. 2024:8 (Emerald, UK) <727-330>
ISBN 978-1-80382-210-5 hard ¥13,464.- (税込) US$ 60.00

Sustainable development aspires to reduce current societal challenges by creating wealth for everyone within the limit of the planet productive capacity, in this way, ensuring that future generations can meet their own needs. This is largely because sustainable development refers to the "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". Activists, corporations, non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurs and politicians must all be involved in achieving sustainable development. Academics and policymakers have also recognized the potential of entrepreneurs for tackling current societal challenges with their businesses because entrepreneurs are able to fill the voids left by the other individuals and organizations. However, who are these entrepreneurs? How can they provide solutions and tackle current societal challenges with their business? Exploring the transformative powers of sustainable entrepreneurs, How Entrepreneurs are Driving Sustainable Development also demonstrates how family, women and immigrant entrepreneurs can tackle current societal challenges, break inequalities and bring about change.

Goh, Zhen / Mundra, Sunil, Evolvability in Business: Enterprise Transformation in an Age of Complexity. (Routledge-Solaris Applied Research in Business Management and Board Governance) 200 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) <727-331>
ISBN 978-1-03-282634-9 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-282617-2 paper ¥9,507.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

Through the unique combination of evolutionary biology and management theory applied to business cases, and keeping in mind that organisations are fundamentally human systems, Goh and Mundra propose organisational evolvability as a new frame to guide enterprise transformation and change.Some of the topics covered in the book include: Understanding the differences between Complicated and Complex; Moving from Planned Change to Emergent Change; Applying principles of evolution to enterprise evolvability, and how to operationalise it using a Sense-Adapt-respond loop; Identifying and addressing Sensemaking gaps; including different approaches to scaling and repaying organisational debt; Measuring outcomes under conditions of complexity. This book proposes that transformation is not a one-and-done event but a continuous process of adapting to a dynamic and unpredictable environment. The goal of transformation should be to enhance organisational evolvability - the capacity of a system for adaptive evolution. This book encourages leaders and practitioners to view organisations as open and complex adaptive systems and provides frameworks that help them to manage transformations with adaptive grace.A perfect volume for managers, executives and leaders at companies of all sizes. It will also be of interest to instructors in executive education, as well as scholars in organizational studies and business management. This book is for anyone seeking to create a culture of adaptability and change.

Goworek, Helen / Bailey, Fiona, Creativity and Innovation in the Fashion Business: Contemporary Issues in Fashion Design and Product Development. (Mastering Fashion Management) 290 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <727-332>
ISBN 978-1-03-236582-4 hard ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00
ISBN 978-1-03-236580-0 paper ¥10,660.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99

Creativity and Innovation in the Fashion Business explores the ways in which creativity and innovation play a central role across the fashion industry, paying particular attention to design and technical perspectives. This topic is examined through careful theoretical analysis, incorporating the perspectives of multiple contributors who together possess a wealth of combined experience in creative and technical roles in the fashion business.Broad in scope, this textbook first provides a broad overview of creativity and innovative developments across the industry, before considering technical and digital innovation in production and product development, as well as trend forecasting. The final part of the book then consists of an exploration of sustainable innovation in design for fashion brands and retailers. Each chapter includes aims and summaries to structure learning and highlight key points, academic insights from thought leaders and interviews from industry and academia.A vital introductory textbook, Creativity and Innovation in the Fashion Industry is well-suited to undergraduate and postgraduate modules across subjects such as Fashion Business, Fashion Design and Manufacturing, Product Development, Innovation Management, and Buying and Merchandising. Online resources include PowerPoint slides and a test bank.

Hall, Christo, Beyond the Break: The Surf-Inspired Success Code for Business and Life. 224 pp. 2024:8 (Wiley, US) <727-333>
ISBN 978-1-394-28083-4 paper ¥4,712.- (税込) US$ 21.00

Herder, Richard, Ending Slavery in the Corporate Supply Chain: Storytelling, Leadership, and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. (Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and Society) 192 pp. 2024:9 (Routledge, UK) <727-334>
ISBN 978-1-03-245357-6 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is a Florida-based farmworkers' cooperative that has received international acclaim for sponsoring anti-slavery investigations. In 2011, they worked with commercial tomato growers to found the Fair Food Program, a private sector agreement that operates according to the principles of worker-driven social responsibility (WSR). Researchers have lauded WSR as an alternative to traditional corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, which have failed to curb human exploitation in global markets. The Fair Food Program has been credited with ending slavery and other human rights abuses in Florida's tomato industry and is now expanding to other sectors of the food economy in the United States and several other nations. Researchers have called for WSR programs to be included in a "smart mix" of public and private initiatives aimed at abolishing slavery and other types of exploitation in global supply chains. The book introduces a theory of ensemble storytelling to explain how the CIW has been able to animate workers, fight slavery, influence multinational corporations, and expand the Fair Food Program. The phrase ensemble storytelling refers to a set of collective, dynamic storytelling practices. They are described as foundational to the operation of any WSR program.

Islam, Sy / Schmidt, Gordon B., Elements of Leadership: Lessons from Avatar the Last Airbender. (Exploring Effective Leadership Practices through Popular Culture) 172 pp. 2024:11 (Emerald, UK) <727-335>
ISBN 978-1-80455-076-2 paper ¥6,283.- (税込) US$ 28.00

Leadership literature is dominated by Western paradigms, but what about the lessons of leadership from a cross-cultural perspective? In this highly readable volume, Sy Islam and Gordon B. Schmidt utilise examples from Avatar: The Last Airbender to bring this unique lens of perspective to a range of leadership behaviour themes. The chapters offer research and evidence-based advice on how to improve as a leader on topics such as ethics, balance, power, cross-cultural leadership, female leadership, succession planning, organizational memory, leadership development, mentorship, and creativity. A focus on leadership helps the reader to see that regardless of their current position or role, they can engage in leadership and have impact, whether a current leader or not. Elements of Leadership connects concepts from the franchise to uncover what the reader can achieve within their own leadership process. Exploring Effective Leadership Practices through Popular Culture aims to bring examples, theory and methodology of leadership to life by analyzing academic concepts through popular culture examples that will appeal to a broad range of readers.

Kets de Vries, Manfred F. R., Storytelling for Leaders: Tales of Sorrow and Love. 184 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <727-336>
ISBN 978-1-03-283356-9 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-281561-9 paper ¥8,066.- (税込) GB￡ 27.99

Stories matter. Written by renowned psychoanalyst, leadership scholar, and executive coach, Manfred Kets de Vries, this book uncovers, explains, and captures the power and art of storytelling at work and in life, and how it can be applied in organizations to powerful effect.Our talent in telling stories makes us more effective. When we talk about events, characters, actions, themes, feelings, and ideas, storytelling is a way to communicate our message. The stories we tell inform, influence, entertain, and shape our lives and those of other people. Using an engaging and storytelling style throughout, the book explores the important role of storytelling, with a particular focus on how it is one of the most important ways to develop leadership skills. Not only does this book present a clear method for improving our storytelling skills, it also explores themes such as the tendency of some people not to live up to their full potential, why people assume an attitude of helplessness, the effects of adversity on human development, why people behave stupidly, the psychological dynamics which affect influencers, the role of sexuality in career management, and what needs to be done to have a fulfilling life.The book is perfect for organizational leaders looking to develop their understanding and skills in the art of storytelling, thereby increasing their effectiveness in positive and powerful ways.

Kraczla, Magdalena / Wziatek-Stasko, Anna, Management, Conflict Resolution and Strategy: Coping with Stress at Work. (Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and Society) 268 pp. 2024:9 (Routledge, UK) <727-337>
ISBN 978-1-03-258772-1 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

Managers are key people in building the success of any organization. Business results depend on their efficiency in the implementation of the power entrusted to them. This efficiency, on the other hand, largely depends on psychosocial competences and personality predispositions. One of the main factors affecting destructively on managers is stress, destroying the level of their motivation to work, the level of commitment, and ultimately resulting in premature professional burnout and a significant reduction in the level of efficiency. Ultimately, instead of efficient and motivated specialists, companies are struggling with employees suffering from depression. Exploration of the issue of identifying the sources of stress draws attention to conflict as one of the main research categories that are closely related to the category of stress. It is worth emphasizing that this relationship is two-way: conflict determines the level of stress, stress may determine the scale of conflict situations. The recommended monograph provides the latest knowledge on what contemporary managers use conflict resolution styles and what strategies they choose to deal with in stressful situations. A particular advantage of the study is the presentation of the links between both research categories, which are so paramount nowadays.

La Torre, Davide / Khan, Faisal Shah (eds.), Unlocking Quantum Information Technology: Opportunities for Business and Management. 124 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <727-338>
ISBN 978-1-03-283570-9 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

This book explores the dynamic intersection of quantum computing and management strategy, offering an exploration of this cutting-edge technology's potential impact. From its inception to its current state, the book traces the evolution of quantum computing, providing readers with a contextual understanding of its development. It illuminates the transformative power of quantum computing and its implications for business and management practices. Through case studies and expert analysis, readers gain insights into how quantum computing can revolutionize data analysis, optimization, and cybersecurity. The chapters in this book equip managers and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and foresight needed to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the quantum computing era.Unlocking Quantum Information Technology will be beneficial to a mixed audience of specialists, analysts, scholars, researchers, academics and students in fields of business and management, especially those interested in quantum computing and technology, machine learning and artificial technology.The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Technology Analysis & Strategic Management.

Lester, Michael / dela Rama, Marie (eds.), Innovation Pathways to Sustainability: Conversations Towards Complex Systems of Governance. (Routledge Frontiers of Business Management) 352 pp. 2024:9 (Routledge, UK) <727-340>
ISBN 978-1-03-224829-5 hard ¥41,789.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

The book offers insights into reconciling innovation with sustainability and identifying key stakeholders responsible for the reconciliation. Through conversations with experts in various fields, the intersection of innovation, sustainability, governance and complex systems in a rapidly changing climate-driven world is discussed.Countries around the world face the urgent existential challenge to tackle climate change and CO2 emissions. In its discussions of case studies of key economic sectors in Australia this book focuses on the emerging experience with harnessing innovation to sustainability. The interdisciplinary approach to the complexity of climate change and policy making provides readers an opportunity for thoughtful discussions and lessons to be learnt from multiple angles.This is a vital resource for scholars in climate studies, innovation and sustainability, that also confronts important challenges facing policymakers, government and society.

Li, Chuan, Collaborating for Museum Innovation: Technological, Cultural, and Organisational Innovation in Spanish Museums. (Routledge Studies in Innovation, Organizations and Technology) 180 pp. 2024:9 (Routledge, UK) <727-341>
ISBN 978-1-03-200239-2 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

This book is a fresh reflection on the study of museum innovation, with special attention paid to the enabling role of collaboration within the process. It sets out to capture the innovation dynamics of museums and explore to what extent and how collaborative arrangement can contribute to different types of innovative activities in the museum sector. The book presents a holistic review of museum innovation from multiple perspectives of, among others, economics, sociology, museology and organizational study, while adopting an interdisciplinary approach to explore and analyse the innovation process and collaboration mechanism from the viewpoint of economics and sociology. The research presented is based on three interdependent aspects: firstly, a holistic definition and taxonomy of innovation in museum organisations; secondly, qualitative and quantitative analysis of the enabling role of collaboration in technological, cultural and organizational innovation in museums; and thirdly, multiple case studies for the identification and evaluation of effective collaboration models in different types of innovation. This is a problem-oriented study, which avoids focusing on those large and super museums that have been well-documented in prior studies; instead, it concentrates on small-and medium-sized museums, which account for more than 85% of museums in the world and have become the main resources of cultural tourism and the creative economy at a regional level. Primarily written for postgraduates, researchers and academics interested in innovation study, innovation in cultural and creative sectors, and museum study, the findings may also have important implications on innovation management and policy for regional museums and public authorities.

Louisot, Jean-Paul / Grima, Simon (ed.), Enterprise Risk Management in Today's World: A Current and Futuristic View of the Complexity, Resilience, Responsibility and Tools in ERM. Ed. by S. Grima. (Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, And Risk Management 12B) 368 pp. 2024:10 (Emerald, UK) <727-342>
ISBN 978-1-83608-393-1 hard ¥25,806.- (税込) US$ 115.00

In recent years events such as a global pandemic, huge technological changes, and war in Europe have demonstrated how organizations manage risk is more important than ever. Plans, models and ideas to mitigate disruptive situations are needed to ensure future success. Enterprise Risk Management in Today's World examines enterprise risk management in its past, present and future, exploring the role that directors and leaders in organizations have in devising risk management strategies, analysing values such as trust, resilience, CSR and governance within organizations. Benefiting students, researchers and high-level decision makers, this volume fills a gap in the existing literature of the interaction between business and society in the field of enterprise risk management. Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management provides a platform for authors to explore, analyse and discuss current and new financial models and theories, and engage with innovative research on an international scale. Subjects of interest may include banking, accounting, auditing, compliance, sustainability, behaviour, management, and business economics.

Louisot, Jean-Paul, Enterprise Risk Management in Today's World: Enterprise-Wide Risk Management and Strategy. Ed. by S. Grima. (Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, And Risk Management 12A) 268 pp. 2024:10 (Emerald, UK) <727-343>
ISBN 978-1-83797-407-8 hard ¥24,684.- (税込) US$ 110.00

In recent years events such as a global pandemic, huge technological changes, and war in Europe have demonstrated how organizations manage risk is more important than ever. Plans, models and ideas to mitigate disruptive situations are needed to ensure future success. Enterprise Risk Management in Today's World examines enterprise risk management in its past, present and future, exploring the role that directors and leaders in organizations have in devising risk management strategies, analysing values such as trust, resilience, CSR and governance within organizations. Benefiting students, researchers and high-level decision makers, this volume fills a gap in the existing literature of the interaction between business and society in the field of enterprise risk management. Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management provides a platform for authors to explore, analyse and discuss current and new financial models and theories, and engage with innovative research on an international scale. Subjects of interest may include banking, accounting, auditing, compliance, sustainability, behaviour, management, and business economics.

Marks, John, From Vision to Action: Remaking the World Through Social Entrepreneurship. 208 pp. 2024:9 (Columbia Business School, US) <727-344>
ISBN 978-0-231-21557-2 hard ¥25,806.- (税込) US$ 115.00
ISBN 978-0-231-21558-9 paper ¥6,283.- (税込) US$ 28.00

Social entrepreneurs are people who launch ventures aimed at promoting positive change in their community and the world. Their bottom line is not financial profit but the common good. Drawing on his extensive career, John Marks has written a practitioner's guide to the underlying principles of social entrepreneurship.From Vision to Action offers a master class in effective negotiation and conflict resolution. It builds on a core strategy of understanding differences and acting on commonalities. Marks uses his own experiences of creating real-life breakthroughs during his time leading Search for Common Ground, which he founded and built with his wife, Susan Collin Marks, into the world's largest peacebuilding nonprofit. Beginning with an improbable effort to promote cooperation between the CIA and the KGB, this book features examples that range from helping prevent genocide in Burundi to using children's television to lessen ethnic tensions in Macedonia to creating a culture of mediation in Morocco. Readers learn key lessons, such as adapting to unexpected outcomes, communicating persuasive stories, and being incrementally transformational-or transformationally incremental. Bringing together compelling narratives and useful tools, From Vision to Action delivers practical guidance on building bridges and creating meaningful change.

McCarthy-Jones, Anthea / Turner, Mark, Illicit Business. 216 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <727-346>
ISBN 978-1-03-227666-3 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-227664-9 paper ¥11,524.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

Illicit business is big business. It covers a diverse range of activities from money laundering, drug trafficking and human trafficking through to the manufacture of counterfeit goods and the multiple activities in informal and shadow economies. This book introduces the world of illegal business.The authors contextualise the evolution in practices of illegal business around the world, highlighting the importance of organised crime, shadow economies, and informal sectors. Incorporating scholarly insights with real world examples, the book provides a much-needed business and economics analysis of a subject that is otherwise dominated by criminologists.With a range of case studies, this book provides a global approach that will be valuable reading for students seeking to understand the business of crime.

Misra, Rajnish Kumar / Purankar, Shriram A. et al. (eds.), Resilient Businesses for Sustainability: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Supply Chain Management and Society. Part A. (Advanced Series in Management 34A) 312 pp. 2024:10 (Emerald, UK) <727-347>
ISBN 978-1-83797-804-5 hard ¥31,416.- (税込) US$ 140.00

The modern era is marked by intricate disruptions originating from diverse sources, carrying long-term implications. In the face of this formidable predicament, organizations find themselves compelled to embrace new management practices suitable for this ever-changing landscape. As the focus shifts to resilience, organizational leaders strive to cultivate robust entities capable of bouncing back stronger, ensuring their prosperity in this challenging environment. In Resilient Businesses for Sustainability: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Supply Chain Management and Society, Part A, a cross-section of global academics highlight the paths taken by various organizations to create resilient enterprises. This fascinating work explores how companies adapt, innovate, and integrate data into their processes while embracing transformative technologies in order to overcome challenges in different spheres of business. By conquering multifaceted obstacles across various domains of business, these organizations forge sustainable competitive advantages that propel growth and create market leadership. With contributions from a diverse cross-section of scholars worldwide, this first volume provides invaluable insights into the strategies employed by organizations as they navigate the complexities of our time, including a focus on technology and AI. Offering a comprehensive examination of how resilience is harnessed to build businesses capable of withstanding adversity, this book serves as an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and leaders seeking to thrive in the turbulent era we inhabit.

Nafea, Rania / Faizal, Shabana / Jelonek, D. et al. (eds.), Sustainable Innovations in Management in the Digital Transformation Era: Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Innovations in Management in The Digital Transformation Era (SIMDTE 2023), Bahrain. 300 pp. 2024:5 (Routledge, UK) <727-348>
ISBN 978-1-03-258477-5 paper ¥11,524.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the recently concluded conference, held on May 2-3, 2023, in the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain. This pivotal conference was focused on "Sustainable Innovations in Management in the Digital Transformation Era". In an age defined by rapid technological advancements and digital innovation, the way we understand and carry out management is continually evolving. The conference brought together thought leaders, industry professionals, academ?ics, and innovators from around the globe to share insights, exchange ideas, and cata?lyze change. The digital transformation era has not only revolutionized our personal lives but has significantly impacted the business landscape. It became a strategic prior?ity, driving companies to reassess their business models, reinvent their strategies, and redefine their value propositions. Amidst this change, ensuring sustainability, building resilient, adaptable, and future-proof businesses became a central theme.

Raj, Ambika Gopal / Orozco, Socorro (eds.), Storying Leadership for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Reconceiving Research Dynamics. (Routledge Research in Educational Leadership) 272 pp. 2024:9 (Routledge, UK) <727-349>
ISBN 978-1-03-256034-2 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

This book positions the concept of Storying as integral to leadership in qualitative research, drawing on a wide range of studies and perspectives by diverse, minoritized leaders. Presenting stories of leadership, resistance, diversity, and cultural wealth, these chapters highlight 'problems of practice' from Latinx, Black, and BIPOC administrators, special education teachers, EOP community college students, and parents, including those undocumented. Crucially, the book showcases where 'leadership in place' is exemplified through storying, arguing that 'storying' is more empowering in qualitative research since it acknowledges the identities and reflexivity of both the researcher and the researched. This significant aspect of research methodology not only addresses cultural historicity but also fosters authentic representations of participant identities and lived experiences. The chapters directly and innovatively address these power dynamics and show how they are re-negotiated within spaces that are culturally relevant, socially situated, and historically constructed. They demonstrate how, through storying, the limits of textual interpretations can be traversed. This unique volume contributes to the growing literature on the largest minority group in the United States and is highly relevant to those with interests in educational leadership, race and ethnicity, research methods, and qualitative research.

Rodriguez, Raul V. / K, Hemachandran (eds.), Minds Unveiled: Exploring the Effects of Generative AI on Business Behavior. 288 pp. 2024:10 (Productivity Pr., US) <727-350>
ISBN 978-1-03-271501-8 hard ¥43,230.- (税込) GB￡ 150.00
ISBN 978-1-03-271107-2 paper ¥15,847.- (税込) GB￡ 54.99

This book demonstrates how generative AI, a form of sophisticated AI technology, is transforming our knowledge of how the human mind functions in relation to business leadership and decision-making. It describes the most recent findings and applications of generative AI in psychology. The book explains the relationships between language, thinking, and behavior as well as how artificial intelligence (AI) may aid in our understanding of learning, decision-making, and problem-solving. In addition, It discusses the significance of applying AI properly and ethically. This book provides a comprehensive overview of how AI is increasing our understanding of the mind and how it impacts each of us professionally.

Satapathy, Suchismita / Chauhan, Hullash, Sustainable Supply Chain Management in the Mining Industry. 184 pp. 2024:9 (Apple Academic Pr., US) <727-351>
ISBN 978-1-77491-584-4 hard ¥43,230.- (税込) GB￡ 150.00

Mining operations are booming as a result of rising mineral demand, and mining companies have grown their operations to great financial success. The need for sustainable management in the mining industry has never been more important. This new book provides an overview of sustainable supply chain management through computational and multicriteria decision-making analyses. It explores sustainability and sustainable supply chain management in the context of transportation and electricity generation. Soft computing methods, such as fuzzy AHp and QFD, to identify the major difficulties for mines are discussed as are the detrimental effects of mines and how sustainability management can be forecast by taking into account current supply chain patterns in the mining sector. The most significant difficulties in the mining sector, such as waste management and supplier selection criteria, are covered as well, taking into account specific analytical indicators to discover the most socially and ecologically responsible solutions. The authors evaluate the security risks in the mining business and offer solutions. The final section offers current and potential future sustainable supply chain management solutions.This comprehensive work on the sustainability of supply chain in mining not only covers decision making and management but also explores barriers to the mining industry. It demonstrates how to analyze data by computational methods for sustainable management and offers an enhanced understanding of supply chain management concepts and challenges.

組織、目的、価値－多様性、公正、包摂の統合
Sengupta, Sunita Singh / Jyothi, P. et al. (eds.), Organization, Purpose, and Values: Integrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 631 pp. 2024:5 (Routledge, UK) <727-352>
ISBN 978-1-03-281790-3 paper ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00

People (employees and investors) are the strength of the organizations and the leader who integrates this understanding creates an environment where people can use their full potential, feel appreciated and grow in the process. Organizations need to promote leadership that is able to nurture the spirit of each employee in order to create happy and harmonious workplaces. Such a nurturing and liberating environment will trigger social energy, which is not only a sufficient condition for innovation but the precondition for creating collective pride.

Sivera, Mayte Mata / Khelifi, Yasmina, The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership. 120 pp. 2024:9 (Auerbach, US) <727-353>
ISBN 978-1-03-252150-3 hard ¥34,584.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00
ISBN 978-1-03-252149-7 paper ¥6,625.- (税込) GB￡ 22.99

The project management profession has grown through the hard work of many volunteer groups and organizations. The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership explains how volunteering can help project management professionals grow their own capabilities and careers. It explains how volunteering in project-oriented organizations, or any organization where projects are delivered, can help project managers develop leadership skills, build strong and diverse networks, and gain experiences in new fields. Any project manager or PMO can get advice and insights from this book, which explains how to:Identify volunteering goals that align with career goalsFind the right organization that complements professional aspirationChoose activities for enhancing careers in project leadershipStrategically select the right role to advance careers Based on the authors' own volunteering and professional experiences, as well as interviews and informal discussion with more than 100 volunteers, this book is a hands-on guide to personal and professional growth in the field of project management. It is structured in three parts. Part I describes four ways volunteering can develop project leadership abilities. Part II focuses on leadership and adaptative skills, networking, and new skills gained by experimenting. Part III consolidates the learning and explains how to apply it at work. Each chapter ends with practical case studies, detailed interviews, key takeaways, and questions to reflect on.

Stachowiak, Agnieszka, Coping With Dynamic Business Environments: New Management Approaches for Resilience During Difficult Economies. 208 pp. 2024:10 (Productivity Pr., US) <727-354>
ISBN 978-1-03-268839-8 hard ¥46,112.- (税込) GB￡ 160.00
ISBN 978-1-03-268838-1 paper ¥15,271.- (税込) GB￡ 52.99

This book discusses the existing management approaches for dealing with changes -- namely readiness, maturity, and resilience. Although these concepts have been discussed for several years now, their importance grows when companies must deal with extended changes in economies. The changes are of a different nature: social, technological, and political, and they strongly impact every aspect of economies and companies' activity. Is it possible to be ready for the changes? Should companies be resilient to disruption? These are the questions the managers are trying to answer, yet they need some support from academics. The book explores the synergy between the state-of-the-art knowledge and experience of companies to create a Contemporary Management Model. The scope of the book covers the methodology with an introduction and discussion of the key ideas and concludes with a presentation of the Contemporary Management Model followed by the practical validation and verification of the model based on case studies. The book is simply about developing readiness and resilience of resources and processes - especially from a tactical perspective.

Strasser, Richard, Music Business: The Key Concepts. 2nd ed. (Routledge Key Guides) 204 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <727-355>
ISBN 978-1-03-258446-1 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-258447-8 paper ¥10,371.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

Music Business: The Key Concepts, second edition, is a comprehensive guide to the terminology commonly used in the music business today.This updated second edition responds to the music industry's increasingly digital and ever-evolving environment, with definitions from a number of relevant fields, including:general businessmarketinge-commerceintellectual property laweconomicsentrepreneurshipIn an accessible A-Z format and fully cross-referenced throughout, this book is essential reading for music business students as well as those interested in the music industry.

Soergel, Franziska, Emotional Drivers of Innovation: Exploring the Moral Economy of Prototypes. (Science Studies) 200 S. 2024:8 (Transcript, GW) <727-356>
ISBN 978-3-8376-7147-6 paper ¥9,480.- (税込) EUR 39.00

Innovation is ubiquitous and has become a universal term that is indispensable to describe interventions, projects, or products. The contributors to this volume argue that emotions influence innovations as they are inherent in initial ideas, expectations and habitual evaluation criteria that impact the development process. Instead of assuming that the innovation process is subject to rational and linear creativity, the study adopts the notion of `moral economies' by Lorraine Daston as a space for negotiation. Such an approach enables decision-makers to question the evaluation criteria and patterns for technological developments before implementing them in society.

イノベーションと経済開発
Almarzoqi, Raja M. / Mathis, F. John, Innovation and Economic Development. (Routledge Studies in the Economics of Innovation) 254 pp. 2024:9 (Routledge, UK) <727-202>
ISBN 978-1-03-246803-7 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

Over the past two decades, several sudden, unforeseen, and significant changes have occurred in the world's political and economic landscape. This book explores their impact on the processes of contemporary disruptive innovations during the Fourth Industrial Technology Revolution and the role that global finance and international commerce play. The expansion of multinational corporations, increasing dependence on global supply chains, and the globalization of the world economy have aided the rising expansion of Innovations worldwide.The authors analyze the drivers and relationship between these increasingly dispersed Innovations and the expanding linkage between economic growth in developed and developing countries. Progress will continue with technological innovations in financial services, lowering the cost to consumers and companies. Financial transactions will be executed increasingly by the individual using their cell phone or computer. Electronic digital payments and banking will replace currency.This book focuses on Innovations in advanced countries and examines developments in emerging markets and the implications for the world's future economic growth. The collaborative expansion and dispersion of online education across different cultures impact labor markets, diversity and immigration, and the rise and expansion of women entrepreneurial Innovators. The progression of global access to higher levels of education is changing the culture, values, and institutional foundations supporting Innovation.Knowledge of the expanding Innovation Ecosystems is crucial for understanding contemporary global business and entrepreneurship, international trade and capital flows, and investments impacting world history and economic, social, and political sciences subjects.

Cheriet, Foued / Maurel, Carole / Amadieu, P. et al. (eds.), Wine Management and Marketing 2: Responses of the Industry to Crises and New Expectations. (Agriculture, Food Science and Nutrition Series) 368 pp. 2024:9 (Wiley-ISTE, UK) <727-229>
ISBN 978-1-78630-874-0 hard ¥37,026.- (税込) US$ 165.00

With increased competition from new wine-producing countries and substitute products, declining wine consumption, climate change, health crises and geopolitical contexts, the wine industry has been facing serious difficulties in recent years. Paradoxically, however, this recent period also offers new opportunities. Through the presentation of original research results, reading grids, illustrations and case studies, Wine Management and Marketing 2 analyzes the main challenges facing the wine industry and considers new opportunities: a renewed dynamism of technical, organizational and commercial innovations; the adaptability of actors; a greater introduction of new technologies; etc. The multi-faceted approach adopted by the authors and experts offers an enriched reflection, which provides a better understanding of the current state of the wine industry, and presents various levers for adapting to new commercial, societal and environmental expectations.

Lazzeretti, Luciana / Boix-Domenech, Rafael et al. (eds.), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Algorithms and Industry 4.0 in Firms and Clusters. 192 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <727-235>
ISBN 978-1-03-284693-4 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

This volume offers a wide-ranging discussion on the interrelations among AI, algorithms, big data, and Industry 4.0 to understand the importance of these new paradigms for the development of firms, districts, clusters, cities, regions, and innovation.Drawing on theoretical, empirical, and qualitative studies and using local perspectives, the chapters in this book explore theoretical aspects of AI and its evolution in social sciences, focusing on industry 4.0, smart cities, big data, and other related topics. They examine the role of industrial robots in employment, productivity, and knowledge absorption in industrial districts. They also discuss innovation in the context of local production systems, AI ecosystems, and the growth and potential of the Metaverse. Taken together, the book offers insights to help understand the new dynamics generated by the advent of these technologies and how they may affect regions, cities, clusters, industries, and organizations, and identifies avenues for future research in the development of new trajectories for clusters and firms.This book will be a key resource for scholars and advanced students in the fields of economics, geography, architecture, planning, and management as well as for interdisciplinary researchers who want to learn more about the development of new technologies, the relevance of AI, Big Data and I4.0 for firms and in relation to their adoption in clusters. This book was originally published as a special issue of European Planning Studies.