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

Oloruntoba, Samuel Ojo / Moyo, Innocent / Zondo, L. (eds.), Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Youth Entrepreneurship: Recentering the Voices of Marginalized Communities in Africa. 328 pp. 2024:9 (Lexington Books, US) <728-256>
ISBN 978-1-66695-204-9 hard ¥23,716.- (税込) US$ 110.00

Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Youth Entrepreneurship: Recentering the Voices of Marginalized Communities in Africa analyzes the limitations of top-down intervention programs designed by the state to address the problem of unemployment among marginalized communities in Africa and foregrounds the centrality of IKS in fostering entrepreneurship. Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba, Innocent Moyo, and Lethiwe Zondo examine the solutions to these problems within the ongoing debate on decolonization of knowledge and epistemic justice. The contributors argue that when the voices of the marginalized communities are taken into consideration in the design of employment and entrepreneurship policies, there are possibilities that such policies could be more effective, affirming the agency and rights within these communities. Using case studies and theoretical research, this book investigates how a better engagement with marginalized communities and indigenous knowledges in the design of entrepreneurship and employment policies could foster more positive outcomes? This book enriches the conversation on how recentering the voices of indigenous youths in the design of entrepreneurship programs can be done in due regard to the interests, priorities, and challenges of the communities.

Lu, Bo, The Sustainable Development of Port Group: Evaluation and Management. 294 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <728-289>
ISBN 978-981-9723-77-5 hard ¥35,306.- (税込) EUR 149.99 *

This book primarily focuses on the coordinated development of port groups and the environment. It extensively reviews relevant literature and draw on existing theoretical research achievements to analyze the mechanisms and influencing factors behind the formation of green, ecological, or energy-saving ports. It employs attribution decomposition analysis and LMDI decomposition methods to identify driving forces and factors for low-carbon ports. Furthermore, with the goal of minimizing the comprehensive cost of low-carbon port investment and considering constraints such as the upper limit of low-carbon investment in ports, the book utilizes tools such as stochastic processes and optimization decision theory to establish an optimization model for carbon emission reduction investment in low-carbon ports, aiming to find the best investment solution. Throughout the process, the book employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and provides corresponding recommendations and suggestions from an industry and port perspective through comparative analysis and case studies.

Goodwin, Danny / Schwarzschild, Edward, Job/Security: A Composite Portrait of the Expanding American Security Industry. 200 pp. 2024:8 (MIT Pr., US) <728-300>
ISBN 978-0-262-04869-9 hard ¥8,613.- (税込) US$ 39.95 *

ビジネスモデルのイノベーション
Aagaard, Annabeth (ed.), Business Model Innovation: Game Changers and Contemporary Issues. 335 pp. 2024:8 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-377>
ISBN 978-3-031-57510-5 hard ¥11,766.- (税込) EUR 49.99
ISBN 978-3-031-57513-6 paper ¥9,412.- (税込) EUR 39.99

In the contemporary business landscape, the imperative for innovative approaches to business model innovation (BMI) is more pronounced than ever, especially given the pressing grand challenges, technological disruptions, digital transformation, and pressing environmental and social concerns of our era. The prevailing discourse in business model and BMI scholarship predominantly revolves around established frameworks and methodologies, thereby not fully capturing the burgeoning opportunities and transformative forces redefining BMI's future trajectory. This open access volume aims to fill the gap in scholarly discourse by offering a theory-rich exploration into the innovative pathways of business model innovation. Crafted for a global readership, this text serves as an invaluable resource for academic institutions, their faculty, students, and practitioners of business development within both expansive corporations and medium-sized enterprises. A key contribution of this edited book is the introduction of groundbreaking models and theoretical insights within the BMI domain, identifying key research gaps and further research venues for junior and senior academics to pursue, while enhancing the comprehension of how entities-ranging from individual organizations to expansive networks-can innovate, execute, and capitalize on BMI in the forthcoming landscape. Furthermore, this book elucidates the multifaceted nature of business model innovation across diverse contexts, illustrating the myriad ways BMI can be conceptualized and operationalized to achieve varying objectives, benefits, and results contingent upon the specific scenario. Lastly, this volume is dedicated to invigorating and equipping both nascent startups and entrenched firms to seize emergent BMI opportunities, fostering an environment where leveraging networks and platforms becomes a cornerstone for future business model innovation.

Akbari, Mohammadreza, The Road to Outsourcing 4.0: Next-Generation Supply Chain. 200 pp. 2024 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-378>
ISBN 978-981-9727-07-0 hard ¥11,766.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This book provides valuable insights and guidance for firms looking to improve their operations in the face of disruption and uncertainty. It contributes to the body of knowledge in logistics and supply chain disciplines which will be useful to both industry practitioners and academics. With this, the book first emphasizes the road to outsourcing 4.0 by providing updated information and perspectives on these trends, given that outsourcing has evolved significantly over the years and new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning are changing the way outsourcing is done. In addition, the book also explores new models such as third-party logistics (3PL) providers and crowdsourcing which have changed the landscape of outsourcing. Lastly, the book includes updated best practices for outsourcing, including how to choose outsourcing partners, manage outsourcing relationships, and minimize risks in the post-COVID-19 recovery period. Each chapter in the book goes through concepts, development histories, benefits, risks and challenges, and includes recent case studies

Brown, Karen, The Leaders You Need: How to Create Diverse Leadership Teams for a More Dynamic, Resilient Future. 208 pp. 2024:10 (MIT Pr., US) <728-381>
ISBN 978-0-262-04908-5 hard ¥6,457.- (税込) US$ 29.95 *

An innovative, field-tested framework for leaders and managers on how to create more diverse leadership and management teams. We need the strength that comes from diversity more now than we ever have in our collective memory. Without leadership teams that reflect the full range of humanity, for-profit and nonprofit organizations alike will find it more difficult to confront today s challenges and are unlikely to thrive in the long term. But no two organizations have the same need for greater diversity in leadership nor the same path to achieving it. In The Leaders You Need, Karen Brown offers an innovative, field-tested ABCD Framework that will help readers to discover the hidden leadership and management talent in their organizations and how to harness it. Karen Brown shares the approach she has used to guide organizations from small nonprofits to the Global 500 on their journey to greater diversity in leadership and management. Her framework consists of four pillars: How to align diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts with business priorities How to build strong partnerships with stakeholders How to cultivate a culture of role models How to define objectives and outcomes with data. Readers will learn how to use the framework to identify and dismantle the barriers to greater leadership and management diversity in their organizations. What s more, they will get practical advice on how to become inclusive leaders who create opportunities for everyone on their teams to learn, grow, and fulfill their potential.

Burgess, Andrew, The Executive Guide to Artificial Intelligence: Cutting Through the Hype - How to get the most from AI in your Organization. 2nd ed. 176 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-382>
ISBN 978-3-031-50721-2 hard ¥8,941.- (税込) EUR 37.99

This book, now in a thoroughly revised and updated second edition, takes a pragmatic and hype-free approach to explaining artificial intelligence and how it can be utilised by businesses today. At the book's core is a framework which describes, in nontechnical language, the nine core capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Each of these capabilities, ranging from image recognition, through prediction, to Generative AI, is explained using real-life examples and how they can be applied in a business environment. The advent of Large Language Models has put AI front and centre of Board discussions. AI has the ability to deliver step-change benefits to organisations and enables forward-thinking business leaders to rethink their business models or create completely new businesses. But most of the real value of AI is hidden behind marketing hyperbole, confusing terminology, inflated expectations and dire warnings of 'robot overlords'. Any business executive who wants to know how to exploit AI in their business today is left confused and frustrated. As an advisor in AI, Andrew Burgess regularly comes face-to-face with business executives who are struggling to cut through the AI and LLM hype. The knowledge and experience he has gained in advising them has provided him with the skills to help business executives understand what AI is and how they can exploit its many benefits. Through the distilled knowledge included in this book, business leaders will be able to take full advantage of this most disruptive of technologies and create substantial competitive advantage for their companies.

Catsambas, Anastasia (Tessie) Tzavaras / Davidson, E. Jane, Evaluation Management: How to Commission and Conduct Evaluations that Matter. 184 pp. 2024:3 (Sage, UK) <728-383>
ISBN 978-1-5443-5312-8 paper ¥10,538.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99 *

Evaluation Management: How to Commission and Conduct Evaluations that Matter helps evaluation teams and commissioners achieve results that meet utilization and organizational learning goals and inform positive change for programs and communities. Tessie Tzavaras Catsambas and E. Jane Davidson provide insights on both the tactical and strategic levels of evaluation management, using approaches and skills from project management, administration and logistics, budgeting, team management, leadership development, communication, coaching, systems thinking, and negotiation. They also demonstrate how intentionality for equity, sustainability and culturally responsive practices is essential for ensuring an evaluation's relevance and enhancing productive stakeholder engagement. With plenty of practical guidance from many years of experience, the authors provide a valuable resource for student readers, experienced evaluators, and commissioners of evaluation.

Crossman, Joanna, Superstition, Management and Organisations: Irrationality, Randomness, and Chaos in Decision Making. (Palgrave Studies in Workplace Spirituality and Fulfillment) 267 pp. 2024 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-384>
ISBN 978-3-031-59019-1 hard ¥35,306.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book addresses how people and organisations sometimes respond to uncertainty in making decisions. Those decisions are rooted in beliefs and behaviours that are not always rational, especially in response to perceived randomness, chaos and unexpected circumstances. The author uses a transdisciplinary approach to the study of superstition in the context of business and management, taking care to acknowledge that what is regarded as superstition to one person may well be constructed as a spiritual belief by another. Respect and sensitivity in explicating individual and social constructions of spirituality is a core value in structuring the narrative of the text. The work also explores the interwoven relationships amongst superstition, religion, spirituality and empiricism and how cultural, political, economic and environmental factors are likely to influence organisations and those who are employed by them. Further, it examines the influence of beliefs related to topics such as feng shui, astrology, phrenology and the I Ching in recruitment. This comprehensive treatment of the role of superstition in business will advance the scholarly conversation on uncertainty in decision making. It points to the power of belief that defies empirical validation and how it can be used in a variety of contexts, such as the marketing of products and images to manipulate unwary consumers or inhibit the implementation of health advice in times of COVID-19.

Day, David V., Developing Leaders and Leadership: Principles, Practices, and Processes. 246 pp. 2024 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-385>
ISBN 978-3-031-59067-2 hard ¥35,306.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book offers a unique perspective on the principles and developmental pathways (i.e., practices, and processes) associated with developing leaders and leadership. Unlike most offerings on the topic of leadership development, it adopts an evidence-based approach to the scientific study of developing leaders and leadership, including the underlying theories that support this study. Focused on the processes associated with development within and across levels, the author presents a comprehensive summary of what we know about the developmental pathways associated with developing leaders and leadership, practices that motivate effective processes, and the theoretical principles that guide the study and understanding how individuals and collectives develop (i.e., change over time) in ways that increase their respective capacities for leadership. This book will appeal to those interested in understanding how leaders develop and the differences between developing leaders and developing leadership. It draws from theory and research from management, psychology, sociology, and education.

Deakins, David / Scott, Jonathan M., Entrepreneurship: A Contemporary & Global Approach. 2nd ed. 360 pp. 2024:3 (Sage, UK) <728-386>
ISBN 978-1-5296-2188-4 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-5296-2187-7 paper ¥14,241.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99 *

This popular and well received standard text on Entrepreneurship has been completely revised and updated for the second edition. The text retains the favourably reviewed features of the first edition which include the importance of context, diversity and differing international entrepreneurial practice, yet is underpinned by coverage and application of relevant theory. In particular, the text now contains important and entirely new sections on entrepreneurship in the face of multiple global crises, evidence on entrepreneurial resilience, new case study material on examples of international entrepreneurship from developing countries including a new section on Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa, new case material on 'clean technology' entrepreneurship and on green finance, and a new chapter on Indigenous Entrepreneurship. All chapters have been completely updated to reflect increased diversity and the place of Entrepreneurship in the context of multiple global crises. The text retains the pedagogic features of the first edition which are consistent throughout the text and include learning outcomes, boxed case studies with discussion questions, policy and practical issues, summaries of each chapter, recommended reading and suggested assignments. The text is complemented by online support material for tutors.

Dima, Alina Mihaela / Valcea, Sorin (eds.), Reshaping Power Dynamics Between Sustainable Growth and Technical Disruption: 6th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences, ICESS 2023, Bucharest, Romania. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics) 141 pp. 2024 (Springer, GW) <728-387>
ISBN 978-3-031-58966-9 hard ¥47,076.- (税込) EUR 199.99

This book covers various topics related to economics and the social sciences, such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, ESG, and tax administration. The respective contributions provide insights and perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities in these fields, while also showcasing the latest research and innovations from scholars and practitioners around the world. The book is based on the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences, ICESS 2023, which was held in Bucharest, Romania.

ビジネス、産業、社会のための持続可能なデジタル化ハンドブック
Ertz, Myriam / Tandon, U. / Sun, Shouheng et al. (eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Sustainable Digitalization for Business, Industry, and Society. 477 pp. 2024:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-388>
ISBN 978-3-031-58794-8 hard ¥47,076.- (税込) EUR 199.99

This handbook conceptualizes sustainable digitalization and discusses the role of digitalization in addressing business and societal challenges. Divided into eight sections, the book opens by an introductory chapter examining the theoretical foundations of the field. Part 1 explores the first dimension of sustainable digitalization, namely digitalization for sustainability (DFS) or how digitalization could address several of the sustainable development goals. Part 2 addresses the second dimension of sustainable digitalization. Titled responsible digital (RD), it covers the potential risks of increased digitalization and outlines strategies for governing digitalization for sustainable development to avoid the risks summarized earlier in the book. Tying digitalization to such topics as smart agriculture, industry 4.0, education, ecological transition, climate, clean water, food production, and social well-being, this handbook provides a framework for the emerging field of sustainable digitalization.

Gathen, Andreas von der / Eckert, Nicolai Broby et al., The Demand Revolution: How Consumers Are Redefining Sustainability and Transforming the Future of Business. (Management on the Cutting Edge) 264 pp. 2024:10 (MIT Pr., US) <728-389>
ISBN 978-0-262-04932-0 hard ¥7,103.- (税込) US$ 32.95 *

How consumer desire for sustainability is powering the first demand-driven, transformative megatrend and how business leaders can make the most of this important moment. Sustainability is rocking the business world as profoundly as global trends of the past have, from electrification to digitalization. But unlike previous revolutions, this one is being driven by consumers, for whom environmentally sound practices matter as much as price, quality, and brand. In The Demand Revolution authors Andreas von der Gathen, Nicolai Broby Eckert, and Caroline Kastbjerg offer a strategic framework for winning these consumers and taking advantage of the vast commercial opportunity presented by sustainability as the first demand-driven, transformative megatrend. The first movers in the Demand Revolution will be able to create enduring competitive advantages and high entry barriers built around redesigned business model ecosystems and customer loyalty, the authors explain, but this will require a critical adjustment in thinking and approach. Companies, first of all, have to catch up with consumers, who see themselves on a demand curve far beyond what companies currently perceive. Business leaders must shift their focus from the cost of sustainability to its potential for generating growth and long term profits. This, in turn, means recognizing that the classic adoption curves for innovations and the strategic playbooks derived from those insights no longer apply. The authors of The Demand Revolution show business leaders how to look beyond easy fixes and incremental outcomes and instead pursue high-risk, high reward moves built on the source of exponential growth: the world s consumers.

Goerigk, Marc / Hartisch, Michael, An Introduction to Robust Combinatorial Optimization: Concepts, Models and Algorithms for Decision Making under Uncertainty. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 361) 312 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <728-390>
ISBN 978-3-031-61260-2 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book offers a self-contained introduction to the world of robust combinatorial optimization. It explores decision-making using the min-max and min-max regret criteria, while also delving into the two-stage and recoverable robust optimization paradigms. It begins by introducing readers to general results for interval, discrete, and budgeted uncertainty sets, and subsequently provides a comprehensive examination of specific combinatorial problems, including the selection, shortest path, spanning tree, assignment, knapsack, and traveling salesperson problems. The book equips both students and newcomers to the field with a grasp of the fundamental questions and ongoing advancements in robust optimization. Based on the authors' years of teaching and refining numerous courses, it not only offers essential tools but also highlights the open questions that define this subject area.

Hanlon, Annmarie, Digital Business: Strategy, Management & Transformation. 312 pp. 2024:4 (Sage, UK) <728-392>
ISBN 978-1-5296-2423-6 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-5296-2422-9 paper ¥12,817.- (税込) GB￡ 44.99 *

Digital Business: Strategy, Management & Transformation covers all the essentials for understanding and doing business in a digital world within a single comprehensive textbook, including an introduction to the digital business environment, cutting-edge coverage of data and artificial intelligence, and an exploration of the latest digital tools and platforms and emerging and enabling technologies such as blockchain and Web 3.0. The text explores all types and scales of digital business, from small, innovative start-ups and disruptors that are 'born digital', to the digital transformation of traditional large-scale businesses. Readers will also learn how these businesses strategise, operate and manage themselves, user experiences and customer relationships within an ever-increasing digital environment. Consideration is also given to the ethical and legal components of doing digital business with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals in mind. This textbook includes a rich source of learning features and activities making it suitable for business students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and setting students up for success on graduation in a fast-changing, digitalised and technology-led business world. Annmarie Hanlon teaches digital marketing and is Course Director for the MSc Marketing and Leadership at Cranfield School of Management in the UK. You can follow her updates at twitter.com/annmariehanlon and LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/annmariehanlon

Horn, Maximilian, Technology Acceptance, Path Dependence, and the Demand for Robo-Advisory Services. (Forschung zur Digitalisierung der Wirtschaft / Advanced Studies in Business Digitization) 236 pp. 2024:6 (Springer Gabler, GW) <728-393>
ISBN 978-3-658-44678-9 paper ¥23,536.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This book explores the effects of the previously ignored factors of path dependence and product features on technology acceptance with a focus on robo-advice. A newly developed model introduces path dependence to technology acceptance research allowing to explain previously unaccountable effects. An empirical test of the model using data from Germany and the USA elicits that path dependence influences the attitudes towards and demand for robo-advice. A process consisting of a market survey, a choice-based conjoint analysis, and a test in a technology acceptance model allows the structured investigation of the effects of product features on the demand for robo-advice. The results show that selected product features have effects on the demand for robo-advice and that it is essential to establish these effects empirically.

H.Hovenkamp著　技術の独占
Hovenkamp, Herbert, Tech Monopoly. (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series) 224 pp. 2024:8 (MIT Pr., US) <728-394>
ISBN 978-0-262-54874-8 paper ¥3,654.- (税込) US$ 16.95 *

企業家精神教育の倫理
Jensen, Kyle, The Ethics of Entrepreneurship Education. 200 pp. 2024:8 (MIT Pr., US) <728-395>
ISBN 978-0-262-54947-9 paper ¥7,546.- (税込) US$ 35.00 *

リーダーシップの倫理的課題に対応する　第8版
Johnson, Craig E., Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow. 8th ed. 584 pp. 2024:3 (Sage, UK) <728-396>
ISBN 978-1-07-190424-4 paper ¥31,054.- (税込) GB￡ 109.00 *

Ethics is at the heart of leadership. Leaders must make every effort to make ethical decisions and foster ethical behavior among followers. The Eighth Edition of Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow explores the ethical demands of leadership and the dark side of leadership. Bestselling author Craig E. Johnson takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from many fields of research to help readers make ethical decisions, lead with integrity, and create an ethical culture. Packed with dozens of real-world case studies, examples, self-assessments, and applications, this fully-updated new edition is designed to increase students' ethical competence and leadership abilities.

Keisler, Jeffrey M., Prescriptive Analytics: Mastering the Spreadsheet of Everything. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) 290 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <728-398>
ISBN 978-3-031-59352-9 hard ¥17,651.- (税込) EUR 74.99

紺野登著　構想力
Konno, Noboru, Koso-ryoku: Conceptualizing Capability: For Innovation and Management in the Age of Para-existence. X, 200 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <728-399>
ISBN 978-981-9728-30-5 hard ¥35,306.- (税込) EUR 149.99

Laasch, Oliver, Principles of Business & Management: Practicing Ethics, Responsibility, Sustainability. 3rd ed. 968 pp. 2024:2 (Sage, UK) <728-400>
ISBN 978-1-5296-1082-6 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-5296-1081-9 paper ¥15,666.- (税込) GB￡ 54.99 *

In light of seismic global events including the Covid-19 pandemic; the Black Lives Matter movement; the war in Ukraine; and extreme weather incidents propelled by climate change, there has never been a more important time to learn about management in ways that not only benefit business, but also help confront the world's challenges, support people and planet, and contribute to peace and prosperity for all. Fully revised and once again endorsed by the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, this popular textbook equips you with the skills to become a responsibly, ethically and sustainably minded business professional. Featuring two brand-new chapters on Behaving and Digitalizing, over 50 new and updated case studies, pioneer interviews and practitioner profiles, as well as a wide range of exercises and worksheets, the book also integrates the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help promote sustainable development as essential to business and management today. This essential textbook can be used for a wide range of courses from introductory business/management to responsible/sustainable management, business ethics, business and society, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Oliver Laasch is a Chaired Professor of Responsible Management at ESCP Business School, and an Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Manchester.

Mawson, Suzanne / Casulli, Lucrezia, Entrepreneurial Thinking: Mindset in Action. 352 pp. 2024:3 (Sage, UK) <728-402>
ISBN 978-1-5297-9532-5 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-5297-9531-8 paper ¥14,811.- (税込) GB￡ 51.99 *

Entrepreneurship is not just about building businesses: it encompasses a set of skills, competencies and linked behaviours to support the creation of new ideas to create value. Entrepreneurial thinking is relevant across all aspects of life, personal and professional, and closely linked to both employability and life skills. This new textbook, via an array of pedagogical features, quizzes and worksheets, guides you in developing your own entrepreneurial thinking skills to support the development of ideas to tackle problems and challenges for yourself, for organisations and for society generally. It will challenge you to look beyond standard narratives of 'heroic' entrepreneurial individuals to identify how you yourself can become a creator of value in our volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. Suzanne Mawson is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Strathclyde Business School. Lucrezia Casulli is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Strathclyde Business School.

Mishra, Arul / Mishra, Himanshu, Business Analytics: Solving Business Problems With R. 344 pp. 2024:5 (Sage, UK) <728-403>
ISBN 978-1-07-181523-6 paper ¥31,054.- (税込) GB￡ 109.00 *

Businesses typically encounter problems first and then seek out analytical methods to help in decision making. Business Analytics: Solving Business Problems with R by Arul Mishra and Himanshu Mishra offers practical, data-driven solutions for today's dynamic business environment. This text helps students see the real-world potential of analytical methods to help meet their business challenges by demonstrating the application of crucial methods. These methods are cutting edge, including neural nets, natural language processing, and boosted decision trees. Applications throughout the book, including pricing models, social sentiment analysis, and branding show students how to use these analytical methods in real business settings, including Frito-Lay, Netflix, and Zappos. Step-by-step R code with commentary gives readers the tools to adapt each method to their business settings. The book offers comprehensive coverage across diverse business domains, including finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and accounting. Finally, an entire chapter explores equity and fairness in analytical methods, as well as the techniques that can be used to mitigate biases and enhance equity in the results. Included with this title: LMS Cartridge: Import this title's instructor resources into your school's learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don't use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site.

Moschis, George P., Academic Research in Business and the Social Sciences: A Guidebook for Early Career Researchers. 374 pp. 2024 (Springer, GW) <728-404>
ISBN 978-3-031-56547-2 hard ¥10,589.- (税込) EUR 44.99

This book provides doctoral students, junior faculty and early-career researchers with guidelines, resources and strategies for performing and publishing academic research successfully. It helps increase the productivity of researchers by showing efficient and effective ways to increase research output and publication probability, ranging from manuscript preparation and positioning to working with co-authors and journal reviewers. The author uses research findings, anecdotal evidence and illustrations from his academic career to support his views on strategies and tactics that are required of scholars in order to succeed.

Neck, Heidi M. / Neck, Christopher P. / Murray, Emma L., Entrepreneurship: The Practice and Mindset. 3rd ed. 600 pp. 2024:2 (Sage, UK) <728-405>
ISBN 978-1-07-194226-0 paper Int'l Student ed ¥35,042.- (税込) GB￡ 123.00 *

Entrepreneurship: The Practice and Mindset catapults students beyond the classroom by helping them develop an entrepreneurial mindset so they can create opportunities and take action in uncertain environments. Based on the world-renowned Babson Entrepreneurship program, this text emphasizes practice and learning through action. Students learn entrepreneurship by taking small actions to get feedback, experiment, and move ideas forward. They will walk away from this text with the entrepreneurial mindset, skillset, and toolset that can be applied to startups as well as organizations of all kinds. Whether your students have backgrounds in business, liberal arts, engineering, or the sciences, this text will take them on a transformative journey and teaches them crucial life skills

Neves, Raphael, The Engineering Leadership Playbook: Strategies for Team Success and Business Growth. 200 pp. 2024:7 (Apress, GW) <728-406>
ISBN 979-88-688-0139-6 paper ¥8,941.- (税込) EUR 37.99

Northouse, Peter G., Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice. 6th ed. 408 pp. 2024:1 (Sage, UK) <728-407>
ISBN 978-1-07-194225-3 paper Int'l Student ed ¥25,356.- (税込) GB￡ 89.00 *

Includes new chapter on Working with Groups! The Sixth Edition of Peter G. Northouse's best-selling Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice provides readers with a clear, concise overview of the complexities of practicing leadership and concrete strategies for becoming better leaders. The text is organized around key leader responsibilities such as creating a vision, engaging strengths, and managing conflict. Case studies, self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets engage readers to apply leadership concepts to their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory and the latest research, the fully updated, highly practical Sixth Edition includes a new chapter on working with groups, 2 new cases, and 6 new Leadership Snapshots.

経営学を学ぶ学生のための質的調査方法
Omeihe, Kingsley Obi / Harrison, Christian, Qualitative Research Methods for Business Students: A Global Approach. 296 pp. 2024:4 (Sage, UK) <728-409>
ISBN 978-1-5296-0173-2 hard ¥34,188.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00 *
ISBN 978-1-5296-0172-5 paper ¥10,822.- (税込) GB￡ 37.99 *

Qualitative Research Methods for Business Students: A Global Approach provides a practical and accessible overview of qualitative research methods and their philosophical underpinnings. The textbook will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of qualitative research. Key features include: Case Studies which showcase how qualitative research has been instrumental in shaping business decisions and strategies.Exercises and Activities that give you the opportunity to apply your learning. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in using qualitative methods in their research project or dissertation. Dr Kingsley O. Omeihe is an Associate Professor for Marketing and Small Business at the University of the West of Scotland Prof Christian Harrison is a Professor of Leadership and Enterprise at the University of Bolton.

Palalic, Ramo / Seaman, Claire / Ramadani, Veland et al., Sustainable Family Business: The Triple-Bottom-Line Approach. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) 190 pp. 2024:6 (Springer, GW) <728-410>
ISBN 978-3-031-57998-1 hard ¥23,536.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This book introduces a 'triple-bottom-line' approach to the concept and practice of family business sustainability. It is geared towards a broad audience covering social, economic, and environmental issues, to focus on implementation of sustainable practices. Having this in mind, this book provides possible ways of successfully managing family businesses in a sustainable manner, which should also lead to long-term business longevity. The social perspectives addressed by this book discuss the social responsibility of the family business, using a two-way approach contributing to the development of society. The economic outlook is introduced by aiming at a sustainable competitive advantage with an economic impact, and how a family business should adapt to changes and be proactive to gain economic sustainability. The environmental dimension is focused on actions against global warming and global agreements aimed at businesses to change their policies to prioritize the environment as part of their strategy. This book thus explores possibilities for family firms to add values along all chains in business activities and to contribute to introducing green environment products, or environmentally safe products. Each part of the book represents an important pillar of the family business unit that helps the firm to achieve and sustain its competitive advantage using the triple-bottom-line approach. Besides the objectives and the content, each chapter provides one short story applicable to a chapter's content and a case study for each chapter or topic. As learning tools besides case studies, the book provides key summaries, terminology, group assignments, and projects.

Powell, Gary N., Gender in Management. 6th ed. 320 pp. 2024:3 (Sage, UK) <728-411>
ISBN 978-1-07-191035-1 paper ¥36,467.- (税込) GB￡ 128.00 *

In the Sixth Edition of Gender in Management, author Gary N. Powell provides a comprehensive survey and review of the literature on sex, gender, and organizations. With the title change from Women and Men in Management to Gender in Management, the new edition adopts a more inclusive lens that acknowledges the diverse identities and experiences within the gender spectrum. Fully updated sections on intersectionality, public events such as COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement, and the prevalence of AI in hiring decisions provide context to the evolving nature of gender in the workplace and society. Powell provides specific research-based strategies for promoting an organizational culture of nondiscrimination, diversity, and inclusion.

Ramadani, Veland / Chang, Erick P. C. / Palalic, Ramo et al., Entrepreneurial Family Businesses: A Textbook on Innovation, Governance, and Succession, with Case Studies. 2nd ed. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) 263 pp. 2024 (Springer, GW) <728-412>
ISBN 978-3-031-59260-7 hard ¥25,890.- (税込) EUR 109.99

This book provides an extensive overview of family business-related topics such as context and uniqueness, lifecycle and ownership configurations, conflict management, corporate governance, succession challenges, internationalization, innovation, and socioemotional wealth. Each chapter features clear learning objectives, key concepts and terminology, and dedicated case studies to demonstrate the main messages. The book not only considers the day-to-day dynamics in family businesses but also places substantial emphasis on the entrepreneurial skills needed for these businesses to survive and thrive, today and tomorrow. In addition, it elaborates and discusses a number of best practice examples, which offer valuable guidance not only for scholars but also for students who wish to study these challenges. This new edition includes new topics, such as open innovation, sustainable and green family entrepreneurship, digital aspects in the family business, estate planning, and strategic HR. Specially curated case studies, and additional tasks and activities for classrooms will be particularly useful for MBA students and lecturers.

Rye, Sara, Optimising Response Partnership for Natural Disaster Management: The PREDIS Decision Platform. (Palgrave Studies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management) 165 pp. 2024:10 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-413>
ISBN 978-3-031-52325-0 hard ¥9,412.- (税込) EUR 39.99

Natural disasters often happen without warning. Finding and planning ways to manage for them is a humanitarian and economic necessity and the practitioners and stakeholders charged with this require as robust and comprehensive a toolkit as possible. This book focuses on the proliferation of partners in managing natural disasters and proposes the 'PREDIS decision platform,' a predictive model for disaster response configuration. To tackle the difficulties of coordinating disaster response, this book stands out by fusing theoretical understandings, useful advice, and cutting-edge technology. Combining practical case studies and honest analysis, this book, part of the Palgrave Studies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management book series, will be vital reading for scholars and students of humanitarian logistics and disaster management.

Ryu, Sunghan / Xiang, Yong / Zhang, Weimin (eds.), Guide to Digital Innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industry. (SAGE Works) 232 pp. 2024:5 (Sage, UK) <728-414>
ISBN 978-1-07-190998-0 hard ¥15,384.- (税込) GB￡ 54.00 *

The digital age has brought significant changes to the cultural and creative industries, making it challenging to keep up with the latest trends. The Guide to Digital Innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industry is an informative resource that can help you navigate the revolution. It not only provides a comprehensive understanding of how digital transformation affects existing industries but also outlines emerging business opportunities. Whether you're an experienced professional or a beginner, this book is an essential resource that will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in the rapidly evolving landscape of the cultural and creative industries. Dive into: Democratizing creation: Discover how digital tools break down barriers and empower creators of all levels.From platforms to possibilities: Explore online video streaming, ebook publishing, virtual museums, and more, witnessing the rise of innovative business models.Cutting-edge tech, boundless potential: Delve into AI, blockchain, VR/AR, and other emerging technologies, understanding how they reshape content production, distribution, and consumption.Case studies that examine real-world scenarios, from the digital subscriptions of the New York Times to music consumption in the Spotify era.

Sawik, Tadeusz, Stochastic Programming in Supply Chain Risk Management: Resilience, Viability, and Cybersecurity. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 359) 350 pp. 2024 (Springer, GW) <728-415>
ISBN 978-3-031-57926-4 hard ¥35,306.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book offers a novel multi-portfolio approach and stochastic programming formulations for modeling and solving contemporary supply chain risk management problems. The focus of the book is on supply chain resilience under propagated disruptions, supply chain viability under severe crises, and supply chain cybersecurity under direct and indirect cyber risks. The content is illustrated with numerous computational examples, some of which are modeled on real-world supply chains subject to severe multi-regional or global crises, such as pandemics. In the computational examples, the proposed stochastic programming models are solved using an advanced algebraic modeling language AMPL and GUROBI solver. The book seamlessly continues the journey begun in the author's previously published book "Supply Chain Disruption Management: Using Stochastic Mixed Integer Programming." It equips readers with the knowledge, tools, and managerial insights needed to effectively model and address modern supply chain risk management challenges. As such, the book is designed for practitioners and researchers who are interested in supply chain risk management. Master's and Ph.D. students in disciplines like supply chain management, operations research, industrial engineering, applied mathematics, and computer science will also find the book a valuable resource.

Tamblin, Katie, The Lean-Agile Dilemma: Product Management Inside a Clunky Corporate. 200 pp. 2024:9 (Apress, GW) <728-416>
ISBN 979-88-688-0320-8 paper ¥10,589.- (税込) EUR 44.99

Valeri, Marco (ed.), Entrepreneurial Motivations: Strategies, Opportunities and Decisions. (International Studies in Entrepreneurship 57) 200 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <728-417>
ISBN 978-3-031-54434-7 hard ¥37,660.- (税込) EUR 159.99

West, Shaun / Meierhofer, Juerg / Buecheler, Thierry (eds.), Smart Services Summit: Building Resilience in a Changing World. (Progress in IS) 254 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <728-418>
ISBN 978-3-031-60312-9 hard ¥42,368.- (税込) EUR 179.99

This book presents up-to-date descriptions of Smart Services Innovations in industry, supported by new scientific approaches. It summarizes the outcomes of the fifth Smart Services Summit, held in Zurich in October 2023, which primarily focused on the ability of Smart Service Systems to support resilience and build sustainability. As the evolution of Smart Services accelerates, new technologies can be leveraged to create new value propositions and business models that deliver tangible sustainability outcomes. This book addresses social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainability in connection with new technologies and includes papers on how these technologies can help achieve resilience and sustainability. In this context, topics such as sustainability and resilience in supply chains, X-as-a-Service, large language models for service automation, and location-based systems are discussed. Given its scope, the book represents an indispensable guide for practitioners and advanced students alike.

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Kaplow, Louis, Rethinking Merger Analysis. 260 pp. 2024:11 (MIT Pr., US) <728-211>
ISBN 978-0-262-04924-5 hard ¥10,780.- (税込) US$ 50.00 *

オペレーションズ・マネジメントにおける応用を伴うゲーム理論
Amit, R. K., Game Theory with Applications in Operations Management. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) 237 pp. 2024 (Springer, GW) <728-219>
ISBN 978-981-9948-32-1 hard ¥23,536.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This book provides a broad picture of solution concepts that are highly applicable to operations and supply chain settings and to explicate these concepts with some of the relevant problems in operations management in multi-agent settings. It discusses different strategic situations like games in normal form, games in extensive form, games of incomplete information, mechanism design, and cooperative games, to solve operations problems of supply chain coordination, capacity planning, revenue and pricing management, and other complex problems of matching supply with demand. The recognition and adoption of game-theoretic modeling for operations and supply chain management problems in multi-agent settings have been a hallmark of operations and supply chain literature research during the last few years. Despite research in operations and supply chain management having embraced both non-cooperative and cooperative game-theoretic solution concepts, there is still an abundance of underutilized concepts and tools in game theory that could strongly influence operations management problems. Additionally, with the increasing digitization of operations and supply chain management, the narrative of problems in these areas focuses on blockchain and smart contracts, platforms, and shared economy. The book profits from these new issues being predominantly multi-agent settings and lending themselves to game-theoretical solution concepts. The book's intended audience is the advanced undergraduate and graduate student community of operations and supply chain management, economics, mathematics, computer science, and industrial engineering. It is also relevant for the research community and industry practitioners who use multi-agent architecture in business problems.

グローバル市場における中国企業
Altamira, Maria, Chinese Firms in the Global Market: Understanding the Development of Capabilities of Chinese Multinationals. (Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series) 239 pp. 2024 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-240>
ISBN 978-3-031-59226-3 hard ¥35,306.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book critically analyses how home institutional elements influence the design and development of Chinese firms' capabilities at home, and questions if and how these capabilities are applicable in a different business environment. Reflecting on timely issues in today's business environment, in which China faces several challenges in domestic and international markets, the author provides an in-depth understanding of Chinese firms' business strategies, objectives and competitive advantages at home and abroad in different environments. In doing so, the book enhances our understanding about the Chinese business environment and how it influences the development of relevant capabilities. The author does this by presenting a study based on a narrative inquiry strategy and a narrative analysis of Chinese managers' perspectives and understanding of the capabilities from three different types of firms with international experience (State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), National Champions (NC), and Private Firms (PF)). An insightful resource for academics, practitioners and policymakers, the book furthers our understanding of the rapid rise of Chinese multinationals inside and outside China.