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

Andersen, Torben J. / Ashbee, Edward et al. (eds.), Business and Policy Challenges of Global Uncertainty: European Perspectives. 350 pp. 2024:11 (World Scientific, SI) <730-325>
ISBN 978-1-80061-621-9 hard ¥26,470.- (税込) US$ 128.00

The global business landscape is changing - rapidly. The past decade has seen major disruptions like the pandemic, military conflict, and geopolitical tension with severe ramifications for multinational organizations that operate as part of the global economy. It is no longer viable to optimize international business activities in tightly coupled value chains too rigid and inflexible to deal with major disruptions, which often happen unexpectedly. Instead, rapidly changing environmental conditions require adaptive processes in agile structures to deal with major events.In this edited volume, researchers at the Copenhagen Business School, associated international scholars, and talented students attempt to make sense of these global political developments, considering how they may affect global business, and how multinational enterprises can navigate this. The volume includes eighteen distinct chapters addressing different business and policy challenges posed by an uncertain economic future. The possible consequences of these changes are described as the increasing deglobalization of markets and firms between Europe and the rest of the world, which will inevitably affect the structure of global industries, and multinational corporations must find ways to deal effectively with the turbulent conditions. Many of the chapters may frame the issues from a European angle, whereas other contributions present extensive backgrounds outside of European markets including China, India, and the United States. So, while the volume presents 'European Perspectives', it also engages with broader economic, political, and cultural views.

Bayley, Glin, The Negotiation Playbook: Strategies That Work and Results That Last. 304 pp. 2024:9 (Wiley, US) <730-327>
ISBN 978-1-394-28468-9 paper ¥5,583.- (税込) US$ 27.00

Born, Marius, Building Trust in Startup Communication: Exploring the Interplay of Arguments and Stories in the Case of the Nikola Corporation. (Springer Business Cases) 233 pp. 2024:9 (Springer, GW) <730-328>
ISBN 978-3-031-63283-9 hard ¥11,491.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book explores the intriguing narrative of Nikola Corporation's startup journey in this insightful case study, examining its rapid ascent and subsequent decline from both a narrative and argumentative perspective. Founded by Trevor Milton, Nikola initially garnered investor interest with promises of a cleaner, sustainable alternative to diesel trucks. However, the company's surge in valuation was short-lived, as accusations from a short seller triggered a trust crisis, exposing alleged deception and raising doubts about the company's technology claims. This case study particularly focuses on the nuances of startup communication, emphasizing the critical importance of effective and trustworthy strategic communication for emerging tech ventures. It provides an in-depth look at the methods and tools necessary for startups to navigate initial skepticism and data limitations without exposing themselves to potential crises. Key insights include crafting compelling startup stories while maintaining trustworthiness, meeting investor information needs in an argumentatively convincing structure, recognizing the risks of blind faith in charismatic founders, and implementing internal checks and balances to safeguard against deception. Nikola's story serves as a cautionary tale, offering valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, investors, and scholars alike. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the challenges faced by startups dependent on emerging technologies and ambitious promises, making it an indispensable addition to the reading list of entrepreneurs.

Brusco, Michael J. / Stahl, Stephanie, Linear and Nonlinear Optimization Using Spreadsheets: Examples for Prescriptive, Predictive and Descriptive Analytics. 400 pp. 2024:11 (World Scientific, SI) <730-329>
ISBN 978-981-12-9404-4 hard ¥20,266.- (税込) US$ 98.00

The use of spreadsheets to obtain solutions to a diverse array of examples offers a reader-friendly way of addressing a topic (optimization) that can sometimes be viewed as intimidating. Many people are readily familiar with spreadsheets and how they work, yet are apt to be unaware of the incredible power of Excel for solving some rather complex optimization problems. A major goal of the book is to sell readers on why it is so important to understand optimization, and a large collection of examples for a wide range of business decision making areas (e.g., production planning and scheduling, workforce planning and scheduling, location and supply chain distribution, location of emergency services, assembly line balancing, vehicle routing, project scheduling, revenue management, advertising, product design, payout schedules, productivity measurement, investment portfolio management, sports league scheduling, ranking models, etc.) affords a practical mechanism for achieving that goal. Another important contribution of the book is that it provides coverage of the mechanics of some common yet sophisticated statistical methods (regression, logistic regression, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, and cluster analysis), which are often opaque to many users of such methods.

Cohen, Raphael H., Pre-Project Excellence: Unleashing the Power of IpOp Model and ISO 56007 for Superior Project Selection and Outcomes. (Future of Business and Finance) 304 pp. 2024:9 (Springer, GW) <730-330>
ISBN 978-3-031-61773-7 hard ¥9,192.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This guide complements traditional project management by focusing on the critical pre-project stage. It addresses a major challenge: only 12% of projects finish on time and within budget, often due to poor initial pre-project analysis. This leads to wasted resources. The content offers proven best practices for implementing ISO 56007 recommendations, enhancing project calibration, selection, and overall success rates. Liberating innovators from the constraints of traditional business plans, the guide suggests, along with ISO 56007, a "Concept/Opportunity Case" as an investor-friendly alternative. This template is rooted in the robust IpOp Decision Tree, an ISO 56007-recommended checklist of 11 fundamental questions to thoroughly address essential decision-makers' concerns. This rigorous method ensures reliable project selection and optimal resource allocation. The IpOp Model serves as a structured roadmap, enabling project managers and innovators to transform ideas into compelling projects. It provides clear guidance for making informed decisions, whether to pivot or abandon projects that aren't viable. By following ISO 56007 recommendations, the IpOp Model helps navigate uncertainties and manage critical project factors effectively. Ideal for decision-makers, project managers, executives, professionals, intrapreneurs, and entrepreneurs engaged in project management and innovation, this guide is an essential tool for any pre-project analysis and for turning innovative ideas into successful projects.

Costa, Henrique, In the Remains of Progress: Utopia and Suffering in the Brazilian Popular Entrepreneurship. (Studies in Critical Social Sciences / New Scholarship in Political Economy) 285 pp. 2024:11 (Brill, NE) <730-331>
ISBN 978-90-04-71185-3 hard ¥28,047.- (税込) EUR 122.00

This book proposes an ethnographic approach to popular entrepreneurship based on the experience of the wageless life in Brazil. It starts from the historical premise that self-employment is at the heart of the popular way of life, whose main characteristic is the desire for autonomy. In turn, the global discourse of self-realisation carries a strong attempt at modernisation aimed at young people, but which is also capable of embarrassing older people. From the shopping streets, social entrepreneurship and Pentecostal cults, this process is giving shape to political conflicts that are redrawing the sense of community in Sao Paulo, the country's largest city.

Cremer, Douglas J., Antiracist Leadership: A Spiritual Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. (Palgrave Studies in Workplace Spirituality and Fulfillment) 176 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <730-332>
ISBN 978-3-031-61727-0 hard ¥34,481.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book presents a new vision and strategy for a spiritual antiracism that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employing the practice of seeing, choosing, and acting as a framework, it examines the role of Christian spirituality, which includes religious values, interpretations of scripture and tradition, and general concerns with the human soul. Christian spirituality was integral to developing and justifying an ideology of "white" supremacy and Christian spirituality has the potential for resisting and rejecting this same racism. Responding to the very idea of "race," born from the ideology of racism and "white" supremacy, the author shows how to envision and implement a spiritual approach that respects both human dignity and individual distinctiveness. Understanding the fundamental value of human dignity as deeply rooted in the Christian tradition serves as one antidote for other readings of the tradition that can be used to justify oppression and segregation. This book addresses those interested in leadership in challenging times buffeted by issues of racism, privilege, and power in our communities, workplaces, and lives. It will appeal to those who are seeking how to lead within the tensions of these times with fresh approaches to questions of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

L.-P.ダナ他編　女性の企業家精神政策
Dana, Leo-Paul / Chhabra, Meghna (eds.), Women Entrepreneurship Policy: Context, Theory, and Practice. 285 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <730-333>
ISBN 978-981-9736-06-5 hard ¥39,079.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book focuses on the importance of women's entrepreneurship policy in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The book's contributions demonstrate a link between the nature of policy implications, the various theoretical perspectives used, and whether scholars' policy implications have transformed as the field of women's entrepreneurship study has advanced. The book looks deeper into the reasons why there seems to be a big gap between formal women's entrepreneurship legislation and actual business support services. What can be done to close policy and program gaps? What can government policy do to foster an entrepreneur-friendly environment? What level and form of government intervention in the economy should be to attain this goal? These issues have been hotly debated for a long time, and this book seeks answers to these questions. An institutional approach to analysing government policies is encouraged because macro-level regulations, social norms, and culture influence fostering women's entrepreneurial activities. The book and its contributions draw on gender and institutional theory to recommend policy initiatives and measures to combat the lower entrepreneurship rates among the women population. Researchers and policymakers will benefit significantly from this book since it contains ideas for improving policy measures, the entrepreneurial ecosystem for women, and areas for further research. Women entrepreneurs have different motives and goals than men when starting a business.

Emrouznejad, Ali / Zervopoulos, Panagiotis D. et al. (eds.), Business Analytics and Decision Making in Practice: Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Analytics in Practice (ICBAP 2024), Sharjah, UAE. (Lecture Notes in Operations Research) 386 pp. 2024:9 (Springer, GW) <730-334>
ISBN 978-3-031-61588-7 hard ¥36,780.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book presents selected proceedings of the International Conference on Business Analytics in Practice (ICBAP2024), which was held on January 8-11, 2024, at the University of Sharjah, UAE. ?The book presents advanced modeling and examples to explore the practical applications of business analytics across various industries and domains. In addition, it dives deep into the world of data-driven decision-making, showcasing real-world case studies and best practices to illustrate how organizations can harness the power of analytics to optimize their decision-making processes. From descriptive analytics to predictive modeling and prescriptive analytics, readers will gain valuable insights into the different techniques and methodologies employed in business analytics.

Fournier, Guy / Boos, A. / Konstantas, D. et al. (eds.), Automated Vehicles as a Game Changer for Sustainable Mobility: Learnings and Solutions. (Contributions to Management Science) 509 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <730-335>
ISBN 978-3-031-61680-8 hard ¥11,491.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book explores a vision for a sustainable future in urban mobility through the AVENUE project, showcasing full-scale demonstrations of automated minibuses in European cities. AVENUE pioneers on-demand, door-to-door services, challenging traditional fixed bus itineraries. It delves into the implementation of automated vehicles, emphasizing safety, services, cybersecurity, and accessibility. Part two evaluates the economic, environmental, and social impacts on companies, citizens, and cities. By integrating automated vehicles into Mobility-as-a-Service and Intelligent Transport Systems, the book argues for the using of automated vehicles as game changer towards a transformative shift to sustainable, citizen-centric mobility. It advocates for efficiency, flexibility, and resilience of the transport system without imposing coercive transformation policies.

合併規制と環境政策ハンドブック
Gautier, Luis / Fikru, Mahelet G., Handbook of Merger Control and Environmental Policy: Theory and Applications. (Natural Resource Management and Policy 59) 259 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <730-336>
ISBN 978-3-031-63548-9 hard ¥57,471.- (税込) EUR 249.99

This book presents an integrated theory of firms' strategies and two types of policies, namely environmental policies, and merger control policies. It develops a framework to examine the intricate relationship between merger and acquisition (M&A) incentives, merger control policy, environmental policies, and firms' sustainability practices. The chapters highlight the importance of policy coordination to underscore the link between M&A and environmental externality, and the link between merger policy and environmental policy. Drawing together related fields that are seldom linked in the literature, this volume offers a comprehensive and authoritative reference for scholars, graduate students, and policymakers.

Grill, Andrew, Digitally Curious: Your Simple Guide to Navigating the Future of AI and Beyond. 336 pp. 2024:9 (Wiley, US) <730-337>
ISBN 978-1-394-21125-8 hard ¥5,687.- (税込) US$ 27.50 *

A straightforward and accessible explainer of new and upcoming technologies for business leaders In Digitally Curious: Your guide to navigating the future of AI and all things tech, futurist, speaker, and technology trends expert Andrew Grill delivers an easy-to-follow and incisive discussion of current and future technologies, as well as how leading companies are deploying them. The author examines critical business concepts, like the future of work, from a technical and human-centric point of view and how Artificial Intelligence will impact us at work and in society. He includes a broad range of relevant technologies and platforms, offering examples that will be immediately relevant to any industry and business. Digitally Curious offers recent and relevant examples via accessible and revealing interviews with global business leaders from various fields. The book also provides: Actionable insights and end-of-chapter takeaways, with links to further information and additional resourcesComplimentary access to a companion website created and updated by the author, a 30-year veteran of technology and businessImmediately applicable steps you can implement right away to create positive change in your business Digitally Curious is perfect for managers, executives, board members, and other business leaders. It is the ideal resource for anyone looking for a simple and straightforward explanation of how new and upcoming tech and digital trends will impact you at work and in broader society.

Guha, Samapti / Rajesh Kadam, Sanskruti, An Inquiry into Women Representation in Management: A Case Study of Indian Industries. (India Studies in Business and Economics) 254 pp. 2024:6 (Springer, GW) <730-338>
ISBN 978-981-9737-12-3 hard ¥27,584.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book explores the status of women representation in management in Indian industries. Recognizing that women managers are facing barriers in achieving top level of management positions in industries, it adopts unique methodology of involving men and women managers as respondents to understand the key issues of gender diversity, glass ceiling, glass walls, glass cliffs, and gender inequality in the Indian corporate scenario. The book, via its six chapters, explores these key issues through the lens of feminist theories under four dimensions - personal, work, organisational and social - and contains an extensive literature review to understand the root causes of these issues. Secondly, it discusses a pilot study conducted to understand the perspectives about career growth of women managers. Outcome of this pilot study works towards conceptualising factors under four dimensions, mentioned above, influencing women participation in management, and to develop survey tools for further quantitative study. Thirdly, for the empirical analysis, the book employs exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to identify factors under each of these four dimensions; and structure of the relationship between factors and women representation in management is confirmed by the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). This book is beneficial for several stakeholders as it is a multidimensional study. It is useful for the undergraduate and post graduate students and research scholars of management, social sciences (such as economics, gender studies, psychology, political sciences, sociology etc), law, medicine, and engineering. Apart from this, it is also useful for corporate executives, decision makers of corporate governance, women elected representatives, administrators, development practitioners, teachers, legal experts, international agencies like UN who are working on women empowerment, and all those agencies working towards meeting SDG5 goal.

Helmold, Marc / Yilmaz, Ayse Kucuk / Dathe, Tracy, The Digital Champion: Best Practices and Insights for the Successful Transformation and Digitization Roadmap. 350 pp. 2024:10 (World Scientific, SI) <730-339>
ISBN 978-981-12-9305-4 hard ¥24,402.- (税込) US$ 118.00

Digital transformation, AI and the use of human-like machines are among the most important social and economic developments of our time. In addition to applications and concepts of digitalization and artificial intelligence, this book describes how companies can implement strategies to successfully transform a company into a digital champion. In addition, numerous practical examples in the areas of supply chain management, production, sustainability and education are presented.

Helmold, Marc, Kaizen: How to Successfully Transition into a Lean Organisation. 250 pp. 2024:9 (World Scientific, SI) <730-340>
ISBN 978-981-12-9243-9 hard ¥16,130.- (税込) US$ 78.00 *
ISBN 978-981-12-9280-4 paper ¥7,858.- (税込) US$ 38.00 *

This book provides a practical and user-friendly approach to successfully transform an organization into a lean organization throughout the business value chain. The author describes comprehensively how lean management principles enable organizations to concentrate on value-adding activities and processes to achieve a long-term and sustainable competitive advantage. The book shows how lean management principles are ultimately applied in industries and explores the concepts of Kaizen and Lean Management thoroughly. Kaizen and Lean Management are innovative and modern concepts that help organizations gain a competitive advantage. Kaizen is the permanent improvement in small steps, while Lean Management is a set of principles focusing on customer satisfaction. The foundation of these two concepts is grounded in the principle of eliminating waste and concentrating on value added processes for which the customers are willing to pay for. Through this, organizations will become more efficient throughout the value chain including internal functions, partners and suppliers, and will achieve a long-term competitive advantage.

Hyams-Ssekasi, Denis / Daskalaki, Eirini (eds.), Migration and Entrepreneurship in the Global Context: Case Studies, Processes and Practices. (Palgrave Studies in Entrepreneurship and Society) 400 pp. 2024:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <730-341>
ISBN 978-3-031-34066-6 hard ¥36,780.- (税込) EUR 159.99

Presenting a collection of case studies on immigrant and migrant entrepreneurship, this book offers an understanding of the phenomenon as a creation of a distinctive labor market that leads to innovation, productivity, and economic growth. As such, it contributes to SDG 8: 'Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.'Reflecting on the increasing interest in the subject, contributors provide new perspectives of migrants in diaspora, thus offering a better grasp of lived experiences. Chapters explore the common adversities that immigrant entrepreneurs face, such as the lack of knowledge in terms of operations of the host country market, dealing with unfair treatment, and the subsequent challenge of building long term relationships with locals. Focusing on individual migrant entrepreneurship cases and the recurrent challenges that such entrepreneurs encounter, many of the chapters are written by academics who are migrants with entrepreneurial experiences, which brings a unique insight into the topic. Exploring issues such as gender and enterprise, family business, and entrepreneurial activities, this distinctive collection provides a comprehensive overview of varied experiences of migrant entrepreneurs in both developed and developing countries.

Jackson, Lace M., Global Majority Leadership: The Experience and Practice. 141 pp. 2024:6 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <730-342>
ISBN 978-3-031-58463-3 hard ¥9,192.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book explores the challenges that individuals of African, Caribbean, Asian and South-East Asian descent (Global Majority leaders) living in the UK may face in attaining, practising, and experiencing leadership within organisations. By drawing firstly on critical race theory, the author shines a light on the underlying contextual and power structures of societies like the UK, in which these individuals' leadership and identity construction is shaped, experienced, and practised. Secondly, the author uses a qualitative research strategy to uncover the dominant genres and occluded themes hidden within the narratives of Global Majority leaders as they illuminate the fine-grained detail of their lived experience with and in leadership. With these two lenses, the book allows us to understand and theorise how, through the shaping and influencing of meaning, Global Majority leaders continue to develop and practice leadership, which has implications for theory, policy and practice. Contributing to critical leadership and organisational studies, as well as the UN Sustainable Goals that relate to reducing inequality, decent work and economic growth, and promoting inclusive and accountable institutions, this book is a valuable resource that can influence leadership practice, diversity, equality and inclusion strategies within contested spaces.

Kaur, Raj Kamal / Singh, Lalit Kumar / Singh, Pooja et al., Security Management for Industrial Safety Critical Applications: A Practical Approach. (Asset Analytics) 211 pp. 2024:9 (Springer, GW) <730-343>
ISBN 978-981-9740-17-8 hard ¥34,481.- (税込) EUR 149.99

The book introduces dependability (security metric) ideas, gives a general overview of the security analysis of Safety-Critical Systems (SCSs), explains why the study is necessary and defines key terms relevant to this research. It makes an effort to emphasize the significance of security in comparison to other dependability indicators and illustrates the key drivers of this research's purpose. The mathematical foundation of the security analysis process is briefly illustrated, and key mathematical terminology and concepts are presented that are crucial for the security evaluation of critical systems. This book's objective is to provide a thorough understanding of the security analysis process. It will be a research-focused book designed for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in software and cyber security. The fundamentals of reliability, security, metrics, and mathematical foundation have been covered in this book. Each technique's actual applications, along with benefits and drawbacks, are also shown. Applying each technique to the various case studies serves as a demonstration of how it works. By using the many case studies of safety-critical systems, the students can also learn different analysis approaches and how to model them. Students will be able to use these tools, in particular, on a case study of their choice to analyze system security. The book includes a comparison of various strategies and appropriate recommendations for further reading on these subjects. Moreover, this book's target audience includes software professionals who are interested in security analysis.

Lager, Thomas, Managing Product Innovation in the Process Industries: From Customer Understanding to Product Launch - Uncover the Intrinsic Nature of Developing Non-assembled Products. (Series on Technology Management 44) 416 pp. 2024:5 (World Scientific, SI) <730-344>
ISBN 978-1-80061-507-6 hard ¥30,606.- (税込) US$ 148.00

This book puts management of product innovation in a corporate strategic perspective and argues that a company's competitive position is strongly related to an underlying unique and continually renewed product innovation work process, which drives innovation and delivery of new or improved products in the marketplace. The book will take the reader through a systematic examination of the necessary consecutive steps for companies' successful development of non-assembled products in the cluster of process industries.For readers in search of a seamless, easy-to-use, effective formal product innovation work process, from customer understanding to product launch, this book provides a guiding framework and 'hands-on' advice for work process design. A novel five-phase structural process model of the product innovation work process is initially introduced in order to orchestrate a more dynamic interaction between product and process innovation and the integration of sustainability and product eco-design in product design.The reader will learn first about the importance of aligning new product ideas with the corporate business model and product innovation strategy during the contextualization phase and then how to transform product ideas into well-defined complementary product and process concepts. In the movement of product ideas from the conceptualization phase to industrialization, the use of pilot-planting and production trials for scale-up of product and process concepts is further explored. To secure a design for processability, a novel industrialization sub-process is introduced, and the integration of complementary development of product and service offerings is further examined. The deployment of application development throughout and after product launch is highlighted for an enhancement of product commercialization and a reduction of 'time to break even' for new products.

Liebowitz, Jay (ed.), Digital Transformation and Society. (Digital Transformation: Accelerating Organizational Intelligence 7) 300 pp. 2024:9 (World Scientific, SI) <730-345>
ISBN 978-981-12-9513-3 hard ¥22,334.- (税込) US$ 108.00 *

We have witnessed the growing worldwide trends in moving from digitization to digitalization to digital transformation. In order to survive in today's environment, organizations must embrace digital transformation. In fact, digital transformation transcends all elements of society, whether agriculture, home, business, transportation, and the like. This book focuses on digital transformation and its impact upon society.

Low, Aaron, Behind the Banyan: Ho Kwon Ping on Building a Global Brand. 288 pp. 2024:7 (World Scientific, SI) <730-346>
ISBN 978-981-12-9049-7 hard ¥14,889.- (税込) US$ 72.00
ISBN 978-981-12-9159-3 paper ¥7,444.- (税込) US$ 36.00

While searching for a new holiday home at the age of 32, Ho Kwon Ping chanced upon an unexpected find during his walk along a beach at Bang Tao Bay on the island of Phuket. He fortuitously stumbled on a piece of land that was pockmarked with craters, desecrated by decades of tin mining.Unlike most who would only see despair, he saw business potential. And so began the remarkable story of the Banyan Tree Holdings, one of the most iconic hospitality groups in the world.In Behind the Banyan, the company's founder and executive chairman peels back the layers of the company's successes and failures. Kwon Ping shares how he and his co-founders built a company from nearly nothing. From constructing a resort in the mountains of Lijiang in China to rebuilding his properties in Phuket after the 2004 tsunami, he opens on the highs and lows over the course of his extraordinary 30-year entrepreneurial journey.In so doing, Kwon Ping delivers powerful insights in how to deal with technological disruptions, build a positive company culture, and handle succession in Asian family businesses.A must-read for all aspiring entrepreneurs, business students, resort and spa lovers, Behind the Banyan teases and teaches important business lessons while delivering an emotional punch through masterful storytelling.

Lynn, Theo / Rosati, Pierangelo / Kreps, D. et al. (eds.), Digital Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Technology to Combat Climate Change. (Palgrave Studies in Digital Business & Enabling Technologies) 126 pp. 2024:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <730-347>
ISBN 978-3-031-61748-5 hard ¥11,491.- (税込) EUR 49.99

Digitalisation and environmental sustainability are two of the megatrends impacting industry and society. This open access Pivot is a timely exploration of some of the challenges and prospects related to digital sustainability from two main perspectives: how digital technologies can be used and maintained in a way that is environmentally sustainable over the long term (greening of digital technologies), and how digital technologies can be used to address climate change and improve environmental and sustainability outcomes (greening by digital technologies). The chapters included in this book are designed to provide some key definitions and concepts related to digital sustainability and its evolution, and more detailed insights on some of the key priority areas outlined in the European Green Deal, namely energy, mobility, buildings, food and the circular economy. A critical review of these topics will summarise and present different perspectives that challenge old assumptions and highlight emerging trends and possibilities for digital sustainability. Industry and society face significant challenges in the twin transition to digital and green transformation, not least of which is the need to balance investment in digital technologies with environmental sustainability. This open-access book can serve as a primer for scholars, policymakers, and enterprise decision-makers, providing insights on navigating innovation ecosystems to support both green and digital objectives.

Martinez-Lopez, Francisco J. et al. (eds.), Advances in Digital Marketing and eCommerce: Fifth International Conference, 2024. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics) 318 pp. 2024:6 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <730-348>
ISBN 978-3-031-62134-5 hard ¥41,378.- (税込) EUR 179.99

The Digital Marketing and eCommerce Conference brings together leading researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and findings on all aspects of ecommerce and digital marketing. This volume presents the proceedings of the 2024 edition. Showcasing a range of original theoretical and methodological approaches, they address such diverse areas of application as social media; digital nudging; digital luxury; trends; crowdfunding; virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and the metaverse; generative artificial intelligence (AI); green ecommerce; environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG); electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM); gamification; text mining; customer journey; and private label brands.

尾畑裕、挽文子編　収益管理の理論と実践
Obata, Hiroshi / Hiki, Fumiko (eds.), Revenue Management Theory and Practice: Theoretical and Empirical Research. (Japanese Management and International Studies 19) 220 pp. 2024:9 (World Scientific, SI) <730-349>
ISBN 978-981-12-8692-6 hard ¥18,198.- (税込) US$ 88.00

This issue is dedicated to the theory and practice of revenue management. Although cost management tends to focus on expenditure, it is important to pay attention to revenue as well. If a company is unable to generate sufficient revenues, no matter how hard it tries to reduce the costs, it will not be able to generate a profit; thereby threatening its long-term existence. For this reason, revenue management, along with cost management, is essential. In addition to costs, research on cost drivers has made progress in recent years. However, systematic research on revenue is still incomplete. There is thus a need for theoretical, empirical and systematic research on various issues related to revenue management. This book offers a broad view of revenue management and examines revenue management from different perspectives. It is divided into three major parts. The first part deals with issues related to business model changes; the second part deals with customer, market, and marketing issues and the third part examines revenue management and related issues from various other perspectives.

Poulose, Jeanne / Sharma, Vinod / Maheshkar, Chandan (eds.), Data-Driven Decision Making. 313 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, GW) <730-350>
ISBN 978-981-9729-01-2 hard ¥39,079.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book delves into contemporary business analytics techniques across sectors for critical decision-making. It combines data, mathematical and statistical models, and information technology to present alternatives for decision evaluation. Offering systematic mechanisms, it explores business contexts, factors, and relationships to foster competitiveness. Beyond managerial perspectives, it includes contributions from professionals, academics, and scholars worldwide, delivering comprehensive knowledge and skills through diverse viewpoints, cases, and applications of analytical tools. As an international business science reference, it targets professionals, academics, researchers, doctoral scholars, postgraduate students, and research organizations seeking a nuanced understanding of modern business analytics.

Prencipe, Andrea / Sideri, Massimo, The Grammar of Innovation: A Literary Exploration of Technological and Organizational Change. 78 pp. 2024:6 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <730-351>
ISBN 978-3-031-60648-9 hard ¥9,192.- (税込) EUR 39.99

In Six Memos for the Next Millennium, Italo Calvino elaborated on six concepts or memos to offer insights on the 'shapes of things to come', which were lightness, rapidity, exactness, visibility, multiplicity and consistency. To do so, the Italian writer embraced an interdisciplinary approach to describe each concept through juxtaposition of its antonyms, heaviness, slowness, indeterminacy, invisibility, uniqueness, and inconsistency. Inspired by Calvino's intuition, this book puts forward the notion of the 'Calvino Method' to interpret the inner dynamics of innovation processes. Drawing on literature and cases from the fields of innovation, history of technology, organisation theory and corporate strategy, the book elaborates on each of the six concepts to offer a unique angle to understand innovation as technological, organisational and cultural change that generates value across a variety of domains. The linguistic juxtapositions at the root of the CalvinoMethod forms the framework of The Grammar of Innovation and the tension between opposites, which at first seems insoluble, emerges as the catalyst of future thought. This book will be of great interest to scholars of innovation, strategy, organisation studies, philosophy of business, and all those with an interest in the works of Italo Calvino.

Robinson, Kate, Values, Moral Courage, and Bureaucracy: Navigating the Journey to Virtuous Leadership in Rules-Based Organizations. 131 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <730-353>
ISBN 978-981-9732-05-0 hard ¥9,192.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book focuses on understanding values-based leadership in rules-based organizations. It assists leaders, whether they are Board Members, CEOs, Executives, or Middle to Lower Management, in understanding how to enact and embody values/virtues-based leadership. Of particular interest to readers are the discussions around primary data collected from participants at three levels of leadership in the military who responded to a vignette and interview. The results of the case study are used in conjunction with current trends or practices that are considered unethical and questionable behavior which undermine trust and integrity in organizations. By using a case study from the military, the highly codified rules-based organization illustrates the tensions, contradictions, and paradoxes that leaders face and provide a teachable moment for leaders in all industries the complexities in achieving virtue eudaimonia. In doing so, the book also illustrates the tension and complexities between an individual's multiple subject positions, organizational rules and values, and the ability to have agency.

Sheng, Zhaohan, Outline of Complex Systems Management Theory - Based on Irreversibility of Reductionism Thinking. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 360) 353 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <730-354>
ISBN 978-981-9733-59-0 hard ¥34,481.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book, for the first time, proposes the complex systems management theory based on the integration of complex systems theory and management science to solve the overall complexity problem that cannot be dealt with by the reductionism approach. This theory not only provides a new way of thinking, but also introduces a novel logic for cognition, which has significant academic novelty and practical implications. In particular, by illustrating many real cases, it explains how to apply the complex systems management theory and contribute to practice. This book aims to build complex system management as a new integrated and fundamental concept in the field of management science that has significant potential, which has clear and important academic connotations. It develops a big-data-driven modeling technique for complex system scenarios based on the latest information technology to improve the ability of complex systems management theory in coping with the complexity of real problems. This book provides a new paradigm of thinking, a body of knowledge, and management tools for scholars and practitioners to analyze and solve problems with complex integrity.

Shepherd, Dean A. / Patzelt, Holger / Breugst, Nicola, 66 Simple Rules for Entrepreneurs: A Roadmap for Improved Performance. 138 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <730-355>
ISBN 978-3-031-62031-7 hard ¥11,491.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book is your ticket to entrepreneurial success! Learn practical tips to think more like an entrepreneur, spot opportunities, build key relationships, tell compelling stories, and grow your venture. Discover the secrets to overcoming challenges, managing stress, and making decisions in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, these straightforward tools will guide you to success in the complex entrepreneurial landscape. Say goodbye to overwhelming decisions and hello to a simplified path to building your entrepreneurial dream!

Solis, Brian, Mindshift: Ignite Change, Inspire Action, and Innovate for a Better Tomorrow. 304 pp. 2024:10 (Wiley, US) <730-356>
ISBN 978-1-394-19859-7 hard ¥5,790.- (税込) US$ 28.00

Rethink Your Mindset to Reshape the FutureEvery company needs leaders who can spot and seize on opportunities at a moment's notice. Every organization needs leaders who can rally teams together around new opportunities. Those who can see important, emerging trends foresee the coming disruption and harness those forces, translate them into actionable insights and motivation to fuel their company's march into the future rather than ignoring or running or hiding from opportunities. In Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future, technologist, strategist, keynote speaker, and award-winning author Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, draws on his experience of leading initiatives that drive innovation and business transformation to deliver the empowering message that this is the time to change the world for the better. And that change starts with you. In this book, you'll discover why legacy leadership continues to miss the mark and fail to adequately account for change and innovation, causing people to miss the winds of opportunity or threats of disruption until it's too late. Let this inspire, not frustrate you. Within these pages, you'll gain access to the tools, insights, and lessons you need to become an unstoppable leader, regardless of your roles. You'll learn how to: Adapt for a post-industrial, AI-first world Find direction in uncertainty Spot and prioritize emerging trends Develop, spark, and embrace innovative ideas that create new value Learn to thrive in this new and shifting future Mindshift explains how you can make the mental shift to see past industrial-era business-as-usual mindsets, to become the visionary and voice for a future that doesn't yet exist. Embracing a mindshift opens your potential to new possibilities, breaking the shackles of the status quo, and unlocking alternative, more meaningful destinies. Mindshift is perfect for anyone who knows a better future is possible, and who wants to make an impact, to reshape the modern business landscape, and develop the skills they need to thrive in a perpetual state of uncertainty. Mindshift is a can't-miss resource for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who cares about the future, their destiny, and the role they want to play in shaping tomorrow.

Soerensson, Anna / Bogren, Maria / Grigore, G. (eds.), Creating New Roles for a Sustainable Economy: Digitalization, Green Enterprises and Organizational Challenges. (Palgrave Studies in Governance, Leadership and Responsibility) 250 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <730-357>
ISBN 978-3-031-61550-4 hard ¥39,079.- (税込) EUR 169.99

Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility goals will require the creation of new roles and entrepreneurial approaches. This contributed volume addresses the emerging roles of businesses, markets, approaches, and practices for a sustainable economy and asks the following questions: What new roles are existing businesses adopting in their practices in social responsibility and sustainability? How does the integration of sustainability and corporate social responsibility strategies and practices change the ways in which organizations operate? What types of markets are emerging for sustainable businesses? What is the role of social enterprises and non-profit organizations in shaping new roles and markets for a sustainable economy? The volume is divided in three thematic sections. The first explores digitalization, green businesses and sustainable. The second considers the new roles for sustainability and their importance for SMEs and social entrepreneurship. Finally, the book ends with a reflection on the key organizational challenges for sustainable development, including how these might be addressed by academics and practitioners. This book will be relevant to students and scholars of organisation studies, corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship and digital business. Relevant to the pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it will be of broader interest to anyone with an interest in sustainable development and the future of work.

J.ティッド他著『イノベーションの経営学－技術・市場・組織の統合的マネジメント』第8版
Tidd, Joe / Bessant, J., Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change. 8th ed. 350 pp. 2024:10 (Wiley, US) <730-358>
ISBN 978-1-394-25206-0 hard ¥15,292.- (税込) US$ 73.95

Wycislak, Slawomir / Radin, Michael A., The Fundamentals of Systems Thinking, Management & Effective Leadership. (Creative International and Online Education 2) 308 pp. 2024:7 (World Scientific, SI) <730-359>
ISBN 978-981-12-9058-9 hard ¥22,334.- (税込) US$ 108.00
ISBN 978-981-12-9161-6 paper ¥11,994.- (税込) US$ 58.00

This comprehensive book intricately weaves together the disciplines of systems thinking, management, educational leadership, complexity science, and diversity. Unique in its approach, it bridges theoretical concepts with real-world applications providing educators, managers, and leaders with practical tools and strategies for implementing systems thinking in diverse educational and managerial contexts. This book is particularly valuable for those interested in emergent learning, future planning, and decision-making processes.Designed for a broad audience, this book is an ideal resource for those seeking to enhance their strategic thinking and decision-making skills in dynamic and diverse environments. Readers will find a thoughtful blend of theory and practice, with each chapter presenting examples and case studies that demonstrate the application of systems thinking in various scenarios.Whether you are an educator seeking innovative approaches to teaching and curriculum development, a manager looking to foster a more inclusive and systemic approach in your organization, or a leader navigating complex challenges, this book offers you valuable insights and guidance. It stands as a testament to the power of interdisciplinary thought and the importance of integrating diversity and complexity into management and educational practices.

Barton, Russell R., Predictive Analytics for Business Using R. 464 pp. 2024:8 (World Scientific, SI) <730-183>
ISBN 978-981-12-9377-1 hard ¥26,470.- (税込) US$ 128.00 *

The fields of mathematical statistics, statistical graphics, computer science and operations research have created the rich set of methods now called Analytics. Often analytics is characterized along three poles: descriptive analytics (what do data tell us), predictive analytics (what can be forecast based on the data, and with what certainty), and prescriptive analytics (how can the data inform changes to improve system performance).This book focuses on the second pole, predictive analytics. The areas of predicting a number, a class, and dynamic behavior are distinct, with different methods. This text has three parts based on these areas. Topics in predicting a number include simple and multiple linear regression, transformation of variables, analysis of observational data via cross-validation, the generalized linear model, designed experiments, and Gaussian process and neural network regression. Classification methods include neural networks, logistic regression, k-nearest neighbor, and linear discriminant analysis. Methods for predicting dynamic behavior include trend analysis, time series analysis and discrete-event dynamic simulation.Characterizing prediction uncertainty is a key focus of this text. The text provides analytic methods appropriate to each area, with an explicit process for applying such methods. Case data with corresponding R code are used to illustrate each method.Predictive Analytics for Business using R is designed for a hybrid class structure. Class sessions can be a blend of lecture format and flipped classroom case analyses. In a two-meetings-per-week fifteen-week structure, one day per week would be devoted to explaining methodology and presenting a case study, with the second day focused on coaching. Given the case structure, the text does not contain homework problems. Instead, at the end of each chapter there are links to cases posted online.

Reji, Edakkandi Meethal / Majumdar, Satyajit (eds.), Social Enterprise Values and Processes: Entrepreneurship Studies from India. (India Studies in Business and Economics) 269 pp. 2024:9 (Springer, GW) <730-214>
ISBN 978-981-9732-51-7 hard ¥36,780.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This edited volume is an interdisciplinary approach towards examining and integrating diverse theories, methodologies, and practices of social entrepreneurship. It highlights how social enterprises with their focus on resolving societal problems and driving social change, are critical for inclusive economic growth. The book is organized in three parts --- values, sustainability and social enterprise models; context, innovation and technology; and, perspectives and directions of future research in social entrepreneurship. The chapters contribute towards a better understanding of organizational and process dimensions of social and economic value creation, a relatively under-researched area in social entrepreneurship. They capture an extensive range of insights, analysis and case studies bringing together context specific dimensions and variables supportive of social enterprise creation and the development processes in social value creation. The book is useful for a wide range of audiences including social entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers, development professionals, graduate and post graduate students seeking a deeper understanding of this evolving field. It also emphasizes practical guidance for individuals and organizations involved in social enterprise. It offers actionable insights, best practices, and real-world examples, enabling readers to apply the knowledge gained to their own contexts and effectively navigate the challenges and opportunities encountered in the field.