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

Bolton, Karl / Abbasi, Waqar, Business Negotiation: Integrating Practical Techniques and Theoretical Insights. 238 pp. 2026:7 (Routledge, UK) <765-332>
ISBN 978-1-032-97761-4 hard ¥47,910.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-032-97758-4 paper ¥12,978.- (税込) GB￡ 41.99

Business Negotiation is a rich and cross-disciplinary guide to the approaches, strategies and techniques required to develop strong negotiation skills.Unlike other texts, this book goes beyond simply looking at 'sales and deal-making techniques' on their own, to consider the psychological reasoning and strategies behind why these practices are effective, and the impact of personalities and culture on negotiation. Split into three core sections that flow logically through the content, the various negotiation techniques and strategies are first considered, followed by communication approaches and presentation skills, finally looking at how to manage personal emotions, build relationships, and communicating effectively across cultures. Each chapter includes case studies and practical examples from different contexts such as business, sports and politics, featuring companies from various cultures and countries globally who have successfully negotiated deals. Learning objectives, chapter summaries, exercises, role plays and reflective questions help consolidate learning.This book should be core reading for advanced undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA students studying Business Negotiations, Creative Problem Solving, and Leadership and Management, as well as reflective practitioners looking for practical yet theoretically-grounded advice.Online resources include PowerPoint slides and a test bank.

Cowan, Graeme, Great Leaders Care: Developing Safe, Resilient and Successful Teams. 320 pp. 2026:4 (Wiley, US) <765-333>
ISBN 978-1-394-38933-9 paper ¥4,948.- (税込) US$ 21.95

du Preez, Tremaine, The Right Call: A Leader's Guide to Ethical Decision-Making in Practice. 212 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <765-335>
ISBN 978-1-041-11505-2 hard ¥47,910.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-041-08587-4 paper ¥10,197.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

The Right Call is for leaders who recognise that ethics is not an afterthought but the architecture of every meaningful decision. As choices become embedded in systems, policies and technologies, the quality of an organisation's ethical reasoning shapes outcomes long before a dilemma becomes visible. This book shows how to strengthen that capability.It begins by translating the four major ethical traditions into decision tools leaders can use in real time. Virtue, duty, consequences and care become practical ways of diagnosing tensions, clarifying what is at stake and understanding how values guide judgement under pressure. The book then examines the organisational infrastructure of decision-making, showing how language, power and informal norms shape what people call the right thing to do. Through diagnostic templates and research-based insights, readers learn to surface assumptions, identify cultural blind spots and create conditions where integrity can scale. The INTEGRITI (TM) model, a disciplined nine-step approach to leading values-based conversations, provides a clear method for turning intent into action, navigating stakeholder tensions and embedding integrity into everyday practice.This is a book for anyone responsible for choices that carry consequences.

George, Bill, 90 Days to Level Up Your Leadership. (90 Days to Level Up Series) 240 pp. 2026:3 (Wiley, US) <765-336>
ISBN 978-1-394-25796-6 hard ¥4,961.- (税込) US$ 22.00

Supercharge your leadership skills in just three months with expert advice from an industry leader In 90 Days to Level Up Your Leadership, executive fellow at Harvard Business School and bestselling author Bill George will teach you how to become a better leader by focusing on a specific step each week. From laying the groundwork for your leadership journey all the way through to tackling contemporary leadership challenges, this book walks you through exactly how to develop your leadership skills, one step at a time. Inside you'll find: A crystal-clear, week-by-week roadmap to help you improve your leadership skillsActionable steps and practical tasks you can apply immediately to become a better leaderTools to help you embrace and personify authentic leadership If you're ready to transform your career and achieve your goals in just one quarter, the 90 Days to Level Up series is for you. Whether you're brand-new to a business, stepping into a leadership role for the first time, or looking to enhance your skills, this series will be your personal guide to unlocking your potential and reaching new professional heights.

Gilbert, Patrick / Le Boulaire, Martine (eds.), The Hidden Faces of Innovation. (Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management Series: Health and Innovation Set 6) 256 pp. 2026:5 (Wiley-ISTE, UK) <765-337>
ISBN 978-1-83669-093-1 hard ¥38,335.- (税込) US$ 170.00

Grabowska, Sandra / Poloczek, Roksana / Saniuk, Sebastian, Social Media, Ethics, and Management: Strategy and Organizational Resilience. (Routledge Studies in Central and Eastern European Business and Economics) 138 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <765-338>
ISBN 978-1-041-22067-1 hard ¥17,306.- (税込) GB￡ 55.99

Social Media, Ethics and Management examines the transformative impact of digital platforms on organizational management, communication, and ethics. It critically explores how social media and artificial intelligence are reshaping leadership models, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making processes. Combining theoretical insights with real-world case studies from international companies, the book offers practical strategies for navigating the complexities of digital transformation responsibly and effectively. This book equips readers with actionable tools to integrate ethical considerations into digital management, build organizational resilience, and leverage social media data for informed decision-making. It addresses challenges such as reputational risks, the volatility of digital trends, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The inclusion of case studies provides grounded perspectives, illustrating how organizations adapt to the unpredictable digital landscape. Designed for researchers, advanced students, policymakers, and practitioners, this monograph is particularly relevant for those in fields such as strategic management, digital leadership, and business ethics. This book is an invaluable resource for understanding and mastering the challenges of digital transformation in today's fast-paced environment.

Hodge, Colin, Outrageous Startup Growth: Discovering the Secrets of User Psychology to Scale Your Success. 320 pp. 2026:4 (Wiley, US) <765-339>
ISBN 978-1-394-38733-5 hard ¥6,539.- (税込) US$ 29.00

Create and market products that people can't ignore using proven strategies from behavioral science. Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? Understanding user psychology is the difference between startups that go viral-and those that go splat. Outrageous Startup Growth is your playbook to adopt the mindset and strategies that drive explosive business success. ?Packed with real-world lessons, psychological insights, and actionable frameworks, this book is a must-read for entrepreneurs, product managers, and anyone looking to grow their business sustainably. ? Colin Hodge, the co-founder of DOWN and creator of The Outrageous Growth Method, shares his hard-earned wisdom from scaling startups to over 100 million users, navigating high-stakes negotiations, and achieving successful exits. Hodge dives deep into the entrepreneurial mindset, teaching you how to embrace discomfort, build resilience, and learn from failures. With nearly two decades of experience in the tech industry spanning the globe, Hodge distills the essence of startup success into two key areas: cultivating a growth mindset and engineering user psychology for business growth. This book is your blueprint for: Harnessing behavioral science to optimize acquisition, retention, and user valueCreating FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to attract users and identify magic moments that lead to customer loyaltyDesigning experiences that nudge customer decisions toward success Unveiling your competitors' hidden psychological tactics and applying them using robust principles. Whether it's leveraging social proof, reducing friction, or crafting authentic branding, Outrageous Growth equips you with the tools to build a product that users love-and can't stop talking about.

Hudson, Dane, Discipline Beats Vision: How to Be the Leader Your Company Needs ? Starting Monday. 256 pp. 2026:4 (Wiley, US) <765-340>
ISBN 978-1-394-41463-5 paper ¥5,399.- (税込) US$ 23.95

Kraczla, Magdalena / Kroliczek, Slawomir, Leadership, Management and Organizational Culture: The Insurance Industry. (Routledge Studies in Central and Eastern European Business and Economics) 230 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <765-342>
ISBN 978-1-041-07629-2 hard ¥44,819.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

Leadership, Management, and Organizational Culture explores how leadership styles shape organizational culture in one of the world's most dynamic and competitive sectors. This cutting-edge research monograph provides a deep dive into the interplay between leadership and culture, offering a framework to understand how effective management can foster innovation, adaptability, and holistic customer engagement. It examines organizational culture through multiple lenses-economic, psychological, social, and symbolic-emphasizing the critical role of leadership in meeting the evolving needs of employees, customers, and stakeholders. Drawing on theoretical insights and empirical research, the authors highlight how leadership styles impact organizational success by influencing employee behavior, shaping workplace dynamics, and building resilience to industry challenges. Focusing on the insurance sector, this volume presents unique findings on the relationship between leadership styles and organizational culture in a rapidly transforming market. With actionable recommendations for managers, it addresses pressing questions about adapting leadership approaches to drive cultural change, boost employee engagement, and enhance stakeholder relationships. Rich with practical insights and academic rigor, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers and scholars, industry professionals, and leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of modern management while fostering sustainable organizational growth.

Lauria, Vincent / Pellegrino, Stefano / Vatanasakdakul, S., Mind The Gap: Scaling Businesses Across Cultures. 258 pp. 2026:4 (Wiley, US) <765-343>
ISBN 978-1-394-38147-0 hard ¥6,536.- (税込) US$ 28.99

Hard-won insights to help you successfully scale your business across countries and cultures Mind the Gap: Scaling Businesses Across Cultures delivers field-tested and practical guidance on putting together and closing international business deals, navigating culture gaps, and launching successful products and services in foreign countries. A global compendium of collective knowledge, this book includes the lived experiences of over two dozen international business leaders across more than 30 markets, from Singapore to Saudi Arabia, Sweden to Nigeria, and China to Mexico, revealing hard-won lessons that help readers skip the tumultuous learning curve of international business endeavours. Drawing from the authors' own work operating and investing across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, the book introduces the cultural code-switching skills required to work across borders. In this book, readers will learn about: Deciding where to expand and scouting the terrain, choosing strategies for entry and deployment and hiring and managing cross-border teams"Preparing to be unprepared," because new markets are bound to surprise you, and navigating roadblocks, such as sudden shifts in tone with your business partnersCultural differences that can break business deals if you're unprepared, such as when "yes" actually means "no" and how to adjust your approach through cultural code-switching When you're trying to break into a new market, cultural misalignment is all but guaranteed. Mind the Gap: Scaling Businesses Across Cultures is an essential read for global leaders, executives, founders, and internationally minded businesspeople, offering a clear roadmap to understand the differences in business across cultures and prepare for the unexpected challenges that will inevitably come their way.

Lee, Charles T., Design Your Good Life: The Framework for Discovering Your Purpose, Actualizing Your Vision, and Amplifying Your Impact. 272 pp. 2026:6 (Wiley, US) <765-344>
ISBN 978-1-394-34103-0 hard ¥6,314.- (税込) US$ 28.00

Design a life bursting with purpose, clarity, and genuine fulfillment by uncovering the secrets to living your good life Design Your Good Life by Charles Lee empowers readers to take control of their lives and proactively transform their dreams into reality. This book addresses the common issue of settling for less, guiding individuals to create a fulfilling life through life-shaping frameworks and actionable insights. Lee, the CEO and Founder of Ideation, shares his expertise in idea execution to help readers build a life that aligns with their deepest values and boldest aspirations. This transformative guide offers a step-by-step approach to designing and achieving your personal version of a good life. Through a rich blend of practical advice and inspirational stories, Charles Lee provides tools and frameworks to help you: Spark Your Purpose: Uncover what truly drives you and articulate a personal vision that provides direction and meaning.Actualize Your Vision: Move from idea to reality with actionable strategies that build confidence, develop essential skills, and create tangible results.Influence Your World: Learn to steward your resources-time, energy, and relationships-to create a lasting, positive impact and build a meaningful legacy. Design Your Good Life is a must-read for anyone looking for a more purposeful existence. Whether you're a professional seeking balance, an innovator aiming for impact, or an individual craving meaningful change, this book is your guide to achieving the life you've always dreamed of.

Maas, Tom E., Tastes Like Money: RumChata and the Making of a Beloved Brand. 240 pp. 2026:4 (Wiley, US) <765-345>
ISBN 978-1-394-39715-0 hard ¥6,314.- (税込) US$ 28.00

An extraordinary tale that starts with a home kitchen recipe and ends with the multi-million-dollar sale of a world-famous liquor company - and everything in between In Tastes Like Money, veteran liquor industry leader and founder of RumChata - the clever kitchen experiment that became a global phenomena - Tom Maas, delivers a first-hand story that exposes the behind-the-scenes battles, trademark wars, crises, and triumphs that built a world-famous product. The book begins with the day Maas was unceremoniously and unexpectedly dismissed from his role as Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Jim Beam at age 49. From there, the author details the ups and downs of what would turn out to be his true calling: the creation of a drink called RumChata. Tastes Like Money draws generalizable lessons from Maas' wild ride: about passionate selling, brand protection, and the critical importance of never compromising on quality or cutting corners just to make a quick buck. In the book, you'll also find: Specific strategies for building distributor relationships without the benefit of a huge corporate war chestHow to compete against industry titans when you've got a target on your backA detailed, unvarnished memoir of from-scratch ingenuity from an entrepreneur who pulled out all the stops in the pursuit of his dream Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and guidance as they navigate their own business journeys, Tastes Like Money is a gripping and instructive story about ambition, resilience - and a little bit of luck. It's a must-read for everyone interested in how a global brand got built from scratch and what it took to make it happen.

Maguire, Seamus, Finding Fact Before Fixing: How Business Professionals Can Avoid False Assumptions When Solving Problems. 120 pp. 2026:6 (Productivity Pr., US) <765-346>
ISBN 978-1-041-13031-4 hard ¥41,728.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-041-13030-7 paper ¥9,269.- (税込) GB￡ 29.99

This book is an exploration of the reasons, biases, and blind spots that result in people making assumptions and jumping to conclusions during problem-solving. It delves deep into why, even experts, often make errors in judgment when problem-solving. Through a combination of behavioral science, data science, and real-world examples, this project is aimed at equipping the reader with a deeper understanding and awareness and a practical toolset to allow them to separate speculation from fact and get to the true root cause. The book applies principles of lean thinking, scientific method, and statistical analysis to problem-solving scenarios. By introducing concepts such as Attribute agreement analysis, Cognitive biases, Hypothesis testing, and Special cause vs Common cause, the book provides the reader with a structure that enables them to navigate complex problems. The narrative is enriched with stories and anecdotes that reinforce the concepts and demonstrate how the tools were and can be successfully used. In addition, the book demonstrates through some of these stories the negative impact that assumptions have had in various fields ranging from medicine to Engineering. Essentially, the book makes rigorous problem-solving methodologies and the application of the scientific method engaging and accessible. The book employs humor, storytelling, and relatable anecdotes to illustrate abstract concepts, making it an effective learning tool for both professionals and general readers. Readers are encouraged to actively challenge their own biases, improving their ability to validate assumptions before acting on them.

Miskiewicz, Radoslaw, The Digital Transformation of Production and Operations Management: Energy Systems, Manufacturing, and Sustainability. (Routledge Studies in Central and Eastern European Business and Economics) 158 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <765-347>
ISBN 978-1-041-27960-0 hard ¥44,819.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book examines how emerging digital technologies are reshaping industrial production and national energy infrastructures. Drawing on interdisciplinary research and real-world case studies, the author illuminates the organizational, economic, and policy transformations driven by the accelerating shift toward digital and agentic systems. Key features include an in-depth assessment of how digital tools can enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability across manufacturing, energy, and organizational systems. The book explains the principles of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0, the evolution of knowledge-management practices, and the growing role of agentic AI in shaping decision-making and energy security. Through analytical frameworks and a detailed case study of Electricite de France, the book demonstrates how digital transformation can be implemented in practice. Its multidisciplinary approach, drawing from management science, engineering, economics, and sustainability, equips readers with both theoretical insight and actionable guidance. This monograph offers a concise yet comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of the digital era. It is intended for researchers and postgraduate students seeking to understand or implement effective digital strategies in industry and the energy sector. By combining conceptual clarity with applied analysis, the book highlights the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation and provides readers with the tools to respond effectively to technological, organizational, and societal change.

Modak, Prasad, The ESG Nexus: From Silos to Synergy in Sustainability. 320 pp. 2026:5 (CRC Pr., US) <765-348>
ISBN 978-1-041-17309-0 hard ¥47,910.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-041-17296-3 paper ¥24,415.- (税込) GB￡ 78.99

This book transforms the way ESG management is approached by prioritizing interconnectedness over isolated efforts. It explores the evolution from mere compliance to delivering measurable outcomes that stakeholders increasingly demand, emphasizing the amplified impact of managing material ESG topics collectively. Through real-world case studies and in-depth analyses, it offers practical strategies to unlock ESG opportunities while mitigating associated risks. Each chapter delivers actionable insights, illustrating how progress in one area can accelerate advancements across others. the book includes discussion prompts alongside case studies, making it ideal for classroom and training applications.Integrates material ESG issues with sustainability themes and global development goalsIntroduces an innovative KPI framework, including a layered KPI approachFocuses on developing economies an often-overlooked dimension in ESG literatureProvides solutions to overcome organizational silos for effective ESG nexus implementationFeatures practical frameworks, actionable guidance, and case studies from both developed and emerging marketsIt is intended for sustainability professionals, environmental managers, and climate risk specialists.

Morris, Lisa-Dionne / Sivarasu, Sudesh et al. (eds.), Frugal Innovation: The Systematic Design of Resource-Intelligent Solutions. 224 pp. 2026:6 (CRC Pr., US) <765-349>
ISBN 978-1-041-12359-0 hard ¥43,274.- (税込) GB￡ 140.00
ISBN 978-1-041-12311-8 paper ¥15,451.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99

Frugal Innovation: The Systematic Design of Resource-Intelligent Solutions advocates for a systematic approach to developing impactful, resource-efficient solutions in low-resource and high-resource settings. It integrates frugal innovation principles with design thinking and lean impact strategies, bridging the gap between theory and practice. This book explores themes like resource-constrained design, iterative development, and stakeholder-centric innovation, aligning with global challenges like environmental sustainability and global inequality, and aligning with global agendas like the SDGs.This book combines theoretical insights with real-world case studies to demonstrate how systematic processes-spanning needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, prototyping, and scaling-can address complex social challenges sustainably. It emphasizes achieving maximum impact with minimal resources, ensuring solutions are efficient, accessible, and relevant across diverse socio-economic contexts. With a blend of conceptual depth and practical tools, the book provides repeatable steps for designing cost-effective, scalable, and context-appropriate solutions. Key concepts like resource-intelligent design, lean experimentation, and stakeholder-centric innovation are illustrated through case studies, showing how abstract ideas are applied in real-world social and technological settings.Ideal for designers, engineers, social innovators, and professionals in social enterprise, sustainable development, and humanitarian design, offering guidance on driving inclusive, scalable progress within real-world constraints. Edited by experts in fields like biomedical innovation, systems thinking, and co-created health technologies, it equips readers to design technically robust and socially responsive solutions for meaningful impact.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Niven, Gordon / Capewell, David, Cybernetic System Design for a Complex World: The Variety Calculus. 268 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <765-350>
ISBN 978-1-041-16625-2 hard ¥44,819.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-16624-5 paper ¥10,197.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

Cybernetic System Design for a Complex World has profound implications for leaders and decision-makers in any sector struggling to achieve clarity and agency in today's complex and dynamic world. This book provides the means to tailor organisations, capabilities, and technologies to their specific operating environments, whether simple or complex.By introducing a new way of thinking and visualising systems, this title enables professionals to better understand situations, design effective solutions, and make confident decisions. Rooted in the principles of cybernetics - the universal mechanisms through which all systems, social or technological, adapt and maintain viability in dynamic conditions - Cybernetic System Design for a Complex World combines a robust theoretical framework, practical tools, and methods to achieve effective agency even in the face of the most challenging tasks. Cybernetic ideas have been uniquely developed into an accessible and comprehensive methodology that is applicable to all aspects of purposeful system design and allows professionals to navigate the complexity of the modern 'Information Age' world.

ハイブリットワークの組織におけるリーダーシップと組織文化
Oleksa-Marewska, Karolina / Tokar, Joanna / Denison, Daniel, Leadership and Organizational Culture in Hybrid Work Organizations: Remote by Design. (Routledge Studies in Leadership Research) 222 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <765-351>
ISBN 978-1-041-10517-6 hard ¥44,819.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

Leadership and Organizational Culture in Hybrid Work Organization provides a comprehensive, evidence-based exploration of the challenges faced by organizations in leading remote and hybrid teams. With the shift toward flexible work arrangements accelerating, this book addresses the pressing need for leaders to adapt their approaches to sustain engagement, foster organizational commitment, and ensure effective knowledge transfer among virtual teams. Drawing on a study of over 3,200 respondents across Europe, North America, and Asia, this book presents empirical insights into the organizational culture dimensions, leadership strategies, and leadership competencies essential for thriving in a virtual work landscape. Grounded in the Denison Organizational Culture Model and Denison Leadership Development model, and extended with four leadership competencies crucial in leading dispersed teams, it identifies the key factors that shape a cohesive, high-performance culture and leadership in hybrid work organizations. Aimed at researchers, academics and advanced students, this research book offers valuable strategies for enhancing employee engagement and commitment while tackling the complexities of remote team dynamics. Through its practical recommendations and data-driven conclusions, it will also be of interest to professionals and managers seeking tools to effectively lead remote teams, driving organizational success in the digital age.

Ostrowski, Erek, The Capable Group Coach: Bridging Knowledge and Practice for Transformative Learning and Change in Groups. 198 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <765-352>
ISBN 978-1-041-15852-3 hard ¥44,819.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-15851-6 paper ¥11,124.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

Written with clarity and warmth, this book is a transformative guide for professionals determined to create learning-rich, trust-filled environments where people and organizations not only grow-but thrive together.As group coaching rises as a leading and cost-effective tool for leadership development, organizational learning, and personal growth, many practitioners remain unsure how to distinguish it from team coaching or facilitation-or how to deploy its full power. Erek Ostrowski, blending original research and two decades of real-world expertise, offers a groundbreaking capabilities-based model that moves beyond checklist competencies and rote interventions. With an emphasis on flexibility, responsiveness, and adaptability, coaches will find practical guidance for working with complex, ever-changing client systems and fostering authentic human connection, learning, and transformation. Practical frameworks, vivid vignettes, and accessible theory anchor the book's approach for facilitating psychologically safe, reflective, and accountable group experiences. Readers will discover the five key group factors-exchange, vicarious learning, belonging, role flexibility, and peer accountability-that enable deep insight and sustained change.Whether you are a leadership or executive coach, OD practitioner, educator, or supervisor, this book equips you with a research-informed, real-world toolkit for designing, facilitating, and teaching effective group coaching. Ultimately, Ostrowski's work invites coaches and organizations to embrace the complexity, relational depth, and unique human potential that only group coaching can unlock.

信頼とESG戦略
Paliszkiewicz, Joanna / Dabrowski, Ireneusz et al. (eds.), Trust and ESG Strategies. (Routledge Studies in Trust Research) 266 pp. 2026:4 (Routledge, UK) <765-353>
ISBN 978-1-041-15541-6 hard ¥44,819.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

Trust and ESG Strategies explores how trust shapes the design, implementation, and impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives across sectors and regions. As ESG moves from a niche concern to a central lens for evaluating organizations, questions about credibility, greenwashing, and stakeholder confidence have become impossible to ignore. This volume brings together international scholars and practitioners to examine trust not as a soft add-on, but as a strategic and ethical core of ESG. Through conceptual chapters, empirical studies, and sectoral case analyses, the book shows how trust influences financial markets, regulatory frameworks, digital technologies, workplaces, consumer relationships, higher education, aviation, and urban development. Contributors highlight both the opportunities and the tensions that arise when organizations seek to align ESG promises with measurable results and lived experience. Accessible to readers without a specialist background, the book offers a rich, evidence-based perspective for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and students who want to move beyond checklists and ratings and understand what makes ESG strategies genuinely believable and sustainable.

Pirozzi, Massimo, The Stakeholder Perspective: Projects, People, and Performance in the Generative AI Era. 2nd ed. 360 pp. 2026:6 (Auerbach, US) <765-355>
ISBN 978-1-041-14837-1 hard ¥37,092.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00
ISBN 978-1-041-14938-5 paper ¥12,360.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

The Stakeholder Perspective, Second Edition is both a continuation and a renewal. It preserves the spirit of the first edition-humanistic, systemic, stakeholder-centered-while taking it into the domain of data and intelligent systems. It recognizes that the biggest challenge in managing projects and stakeholders today is figuring out how to blend human skills with technology in smart systems so that people and machines work together to create and share value by balancing efficiency with purpose, understanding data analysis, and using AI responsibly and ethically. Nevertheless, the augmented capacity for managing relations effectively, interpreting and giving real meaning, and properly taking care of stakeholders' increased requirements and expectations remains, as ever, absolutely human.Aligned with the PMBOK (R) Guide, Eighth Edition, the book focuses on the determinant role of the stakeholders in the process of value generation, perception, and delivery. Taking the view that managing stakeholders is a "project in the project," it explores how AI has entered the stakeholder domain, not just as a technical tool but as a functional agent that influences communication patterns, decision-making, and, ultimately, value creation. This second edition introduces AI stakeholders, which are non-sentient entities capable of shaping choices, mediating interactions, and amplifying narratives. These systems behave like stakeholders even though they are not human: they can advise, filter, prioritize, negotiate, or even contest information. They can support or disrupt strategic alignment, and they can take on such different roles as influencers, mediators, proxies, or collaborators.The book presents a coherent vision of Stakeholder Management 4.0 as an intelligent, human-centered model in which data, technology, and consciousness form an integrated ecosystem. Rather than diminishing human relevance, using AI in stakeholder relations underscores the importance of humans because emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and ethical leadership are the defining competencies of project professionals today.

Pittman-Vanderweide, Angela, Cultivating Growth Mindset as a Leadership Catalyst: A Practical Capacity-Building Learning Ecosystem for Accelerating Leadership and Advancing Practice. (Elements in Leadership) 2026:3 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <765-356>
ISBN 978-1-009-77499-4 hard ¥17,000.- (税込) GB￡ 55.00
ISBN 978-1-009-77500-7 paper ¥5,563.- (税込) GB￡ 18.00

Pollock, Neil / Williams, Robin, After Hype: The Business of Taming the Digital Economy. 2026:6 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <765-357>
ISBN 978-1-009-64406-8 hard ¥27,819.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00
ISBN 978-1-009-64404-4 paper ¥8,654.- (税込) GB￡ 28.00

MBAのためのAI
Puutio, T. Alexander, AI for MBAs: The Essential Guide for Leaders Building AI-Driven Enterprise. 212 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <765-358>
ISBN 978-1-032-83249-4 hard ¥44,819.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-83248-7 paper ¥12,360.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

AI for MBAs: The Essential Guide for Leaders Building AI-Driven Enterprise serves as a foundational textbook for understanding how artificial intelligence can be successfully integrated within the realm of business.A tectonic shift has begun across the global economy. AI is restructuring how companies think, act and win, and the leaders who understand this shift today will dominate the markets of tomorrow. Building upon hundreds of interviews with CEOs and founders at the forefront of the AI economy, this textbook offers a practice-oriented roadmap for the next generation of business leaders. It shows how to move beyond legacy strategy tools into the world of intelligent systems, agentic workflows and AI-native business models. Across its twelve chapters, the book traces how AI is redefining operations, competition and organizational design. It explains the new mechanics of work, the rise of autonomous decision loops, and the emerging playbooks that modern leaders use to scale faster and act with greater clarity. Looking ahead to the MBA classroom of 2050, it introduces the archetypes of the AI-enabled professional, the Centaurs, Cyborgs and Artisans, and describes how human intelligence and machine intelligence will work together in the decades to come.This book is written for ambitious and forward-thinking MBAs, both students and those long since graduated who want more than theory. It is for readers who want to understand the tools, the models and the mindset that will define leadership in an AI-driven world, and who intend to shape that world rather than be shaped by it.

Roberge, Mark, The Science of Scaling: Using Data to Decide When -- and How Fast -- to Scale Revenue. 304 pp. 2026:2 (Wiley, US) <765-359>
ISBN 978-1-394-31942-8 hard ¥6,765.- (税込) US$ 30.00

Are You Ready to Scale Sales? How Fast? These two questions are mission critical to the success of any startup, product launch, or market expansion. Yet, too often we rely on gut feel-or let irrelevant signals like a recent fundraise or comparisons to past unicorns-to drive our decisions. The Science of Scaling offers a rigorous framework for founders, executives, and investors to calculate the answers using their company's actual performance data-not wishful thinking. Drawing on insights from hundreds of startups over the past 25 years, Mark Roberge-Founding CRO at HubSpot, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, and Co-Founder of Stage 2 Capital-reveals the five most common reasons revenue acceleration efforts fail: Premature focus on top-line revenue over consistent customer value creationInadequate, non-data-driven definitions of product-market fitMisunderstanding the GTM capabilities needed before hiring salespeopleFront-loading sales hires instead of pacing hiring based on readinessConfusing temporary spikes with lasting competitive advantage Whether you're a founder starting to scale, an investor guiding your portfolio, or a GM launching a new product, The Science of Scaling is your operating manual. Don't guess. Don't gamble. Scale scientifically.

Romero-Torres, Alejandro / Brunet, Maude et al., Project Management Maturity: Elevating Organizational Performance. 240 pp. 2026:6 (Auerbach, US) <765-361>
ISBN 978-1-041-08605-5 hard ¥37,092.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00
ISBN 978-1-041-10700-2 paper ¥11,124.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

Organizations simply can no longer execute projects the same way they have in the past. Their managers must rethink methods and change in response to an evolving and continuously changing context that is confronting every organization. An efficient way to realize this change is to evaluate project management and organizational project management maturity. Project Management Maturity: Elevating Organizational Performance explains how such an evaluation not only provides an independent benchmark of project management performance but also recommends targeted actions for change and improvement.The book offers a framework to assess project management maturity at both the project and organizational levels. This framework was developed by academics and professionals tasked with evaluating project management maturity to improve organizational performance. To explain the steps required for a successful maturity evaluation, the book takes an action research approach to describe in detail the evaluation process. It further illustrates the process with a real-world case study of a maturity evaluation in a public sector organization. Presenting key findings and recommendations that follow from an evaluation, the book explains the four categories of results and describes general avenues for improvement based on the authors' field experience. To help managers with their own evaluations, the book discusses how project management professionals have experienced the evaluation process and how they have transformed their organizations. It also presents how evaluators have experienced the process and how they have collaborated with project and organizational managers.

Roos, Johan, Human Magic: Leading with Wisdom in an Age of Algorithms. 230 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <765-362>
ISBN 978-1-041-22495-2 hard ¥47,910.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-041-21676-6 paper ¥10,197.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

In a world where algorithms write strategies, generate designs, and analyse markets, what makes your work truly matter? Whether you're anxious about AI or eager to use it well, Human Magic reveals that your irreplaceable advantage lies not in competing with machines but in cultivating five distinctly human capabilities: curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. At the centre lies practical wisdom-the meta-capability that orchestrates them all.Drawing on three decades of research across hundreds of organizations and pioneering one of business education's first comprehensive AI integrations, Johan Roos shows why these capabilities become more valuable in the age of AI. Each chapter follows a deliberate rhythm: grounding capabilities in historical wisdom, revealing how AI can erode them, then offering amplification practices and self-assessments to help readers strengthen what makes them irreplaceable. Discover how to move from feeling like "AI concierges" to becoming irreplaceable partners who shape outcomes that truly matter.

Sandino, Tatiana, Structured Empowerment: How to Achieve Growth While Promoting Agility. 208 pp. 2026:6 (Wiley, US) <765-363>
ISBN 978-1-394-28580-8 hard ¥6,765.- (税込) US$ 30.00

Discover the secret to balancing growth and agility in your startup Structured Empowerment: How to Achieve Growth While Promoting Agility by Harvard Business School professor Tatiana Sandino is a groundbreaking guide that addresses the most critical challenge startups face: how to scale effectively without stifling the innovation and spirit that fuel them. This book introduces the concept of "structured empowerment," a method that allows companies to grow by expertly balancing flexibility with structure. In the book, you'll: Learn how to empower employees within a structured framework, enabling them to make decisions that propel growthDiscover the optimal timing for formalizing management structures without hampering your company's agilityGain insights from real-world examples of companies that have succeeded and failed, illustrating the principles of effective growth management Perfect for business leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs, Structured Empowerment offers a new perspective on managing fast-paced growth. If you're seeking to maintain the delicate balance between agility and structure as your company scales, this book is your must-have roadmap. Dive into Sandino's expert analysis and practical advice to keep your startup on the path to success. Buy your copy today and start empowering your team for growth.

Segal, Steven, Mandela's Leadership Legacy: Emotional and Existential Wisdom. 222 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <765-364>
ISBN 978-1-041-04757-5 hard ¥15,451.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99

Mandela's Leadership Legacy explores Nelson Mandela's extraordinary ability to lead through moments of profound crisis and uncertainty. Central to his leadership was his attunement to mood-the emotional and existential atmosphere through which people experience disruption. Long overlooked in leadership studies, mood shaped the way Mandela created trust, defused fear, and opened possibilities when conventional strategies failed.Mandela's wisdom was forged not only in prison but in the existential challenges he faced upon leaving the familiarity of his ancestral homeland and confronting the disorientation of city life. From this early rupture through to his imprisonment, the collapse of apartheid, and the assassination of Chris Hani, he demonstrated a rare capacity to transform existential threats into opportunities for renewal and unity. This book examines how Mandela combined strategic foresight with therapeutic sensitivity, allowing him to guide individuals and nations through disruption with ethical resolve and visionary clarity. Drawing on frameworks from Heidegger, Derrida, and Ubuntu, it highlights Mandela's "existential practical wisdom" - the ability to embrace uncertainty, work with paradox, and foster collective transformation through attuned presence.By investigating Mandela's profound relational sensitivity, including his ability to turn estrangement and enmity into trust and collaboration, the book offers timeless lessons for navigating today's global crises. It is ideal for professionals seeking inspiration for leading in turbulent times and for students interested in leadership, philosophy, or history.

Yuk, Mico, Driving Buy-In: The Science of Influence with Data. 288 pp. 2026:6 (Wiley, US) <765-365>
ISBN 978-1-394-30749-4 hard ¥7,892.- (税込) US$ 35.00

A step-by-step guide to transforming data into stakeholder buy-in and decisive action Driving Buy-In, by veteran data storyteller Mico Yuk, is a concise manual for professionals interested in crafting data visualizations and presentations that light a fire under decisionmakers. It explains how to transform insight into real-world behavior and provides a proven framework to transform data presentations from information dumps into catalysts for action. The book introduces the DS4 framework - Discover, Define, Design, and Deliver - a four-step method grounded in behavioral science and neuroscience research. Rather than focusing solely on technical skills or visual design, it teaches the often-overlooked skill of reading human behavior to measure and adjust your influence in real-time. Driving Buy-In focuses on tested techniques that have been refined through implementation at major corporations and feedback from thousands of students, offering a practical system for ensuring your work drives results. You'll learn: The Three Signs of Influence that let you spot clarity, buy-in, and action signals in real-time - no more guessing if stakeholders will act on your insightsHow to ask questions that uncover truth - move beyond vague requests to get to the real problem, timeline, and stakeholders behind every askHow to read any room in real-time - spot when you're losing people and adjust your approach systematicallyHow to transform your ability to communicate with any stakeholder or executive - supercharge your persuasiveness with laser-focused arguments tailored to the roles and interests of the people you're speaking toWhy human influence is your competitive advantage - in the AI era, anyone can generate insights, but driving stakeholder buy-in requires skills machines can't replicate This book is for all professionals who present data to influence decisions: managers, executives, consultants, data analysts, marketing teams, and project managers. It's an expert guide in data communication for professionals who want to know exactly what works, what doesn't, and how to design and deliver presentations that will consistently change the minds of the people who make decisions.

AI（ChatGPT）をマーケティング、経済学、ビジネス、ファイナンスに統合する
Kakran, Shubham / Katoch, Rupinder / Kumar, Ashish (eds.), Integrating Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) into Marketing, Economics, Business, and Finance. 498 pp. 2026:4 (Apple Academic Pr., US) <765-192>
ISBN 978-1-77964-048-2 hard ¥55,638.- (税込) GB￡ 180.00

The emergence of ChatGPT (a publicly available tool developed by Open AI), along with its underlying technology, generative pretrained transformer (GPT), is leading to a significant expansion of generative AI and is unleashing the possibilities for unimaginable transformations across different business domains. This new volume looks at how AI, and ChatGPT in particular, is revolutionizing the business of business, finance, economics, and marketing, exploring its transformative impact and considering its hands-on practical implications.The chapters look at the broad implications in the different domains and provide illustrations and hands-on practice examples that help to evaluate the merits and demerits of ChatGPT, its inherent constraints, its distinctive traits, and its potential utility for researchers and scholars.In finance, the book offers empirical insight into how an investor can employ ChatGPT and make money with AI and ChatGPT-themed equity investments. The authors also look at AI-enabled detection fraud tools that are revolutionizing security and resource protection of financial institutions, contributing to their integrity and overall financial stability. The book also shows how ChatGPT can provide enhanced information analysis for business startup valuation and profitability.In the economic realm, ChatGPT can offer real-time insights into economic trends, such as forecasting crude oil prices, etc. The volume also looks at the ethical and legal concerns of ChatGPT in marketing communication, how ChatGPT can augment consumer behavior analysis, the use of chatbots and virtual assistants, and more. The book also explores public sentiment of Chat-GPT on platforms such as Twitter, how ChatGPT is changing management education, and more.In business practices, the volume looks at AI integration for firms seeking to remain competitive in the ever-changing corporate world. It explores the applications of AI in human resources and how it is automating and augmenting workplace practices by streamlining many business aspects, including recruitment processes and employee engagement, to name two areas. Also considered is ChatGPT role in shaping AI policies and the regulatory landscape that underscores the importance of ethical and responsible use.The applications and value of ChatGPT in marketing is also looked at, such as the ethical and legal concerns of Chat-GPT in marketing communication, using Chat-GPT to analyze customer behavior, using chatbots and virtual assistants for customer service and support services, and more.Highlighting the excellent performance and summary analysis capabilities of ChatGPT, this book presents a compelling synthesis of theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence along with actual examples of successful integration of ChatGPT in marketing, economics, business, and finance.

企業のコミュニケーションと持続可能な開発－グローバルな視点
Das Gupta, Ananda / Sarkar, Shulagna, Corporate Communication and Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective. 120 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <765-211>
ISBN 978-1-032-98362-2 hard ¥47,910.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-032-98391-2 paper ¥12,978.- (税込) GB￡ 41.99

This book analyses transparency as a primary requirement for successful corporate governance and emphasizes its importance in all activities. It also examines how transparency finds expression in communication processes in external relationships.The volume demonstrates how external communication can be executed in a transparent and reliable way: for instance, a disclosure should enhance the stakeholders' trust in the firm's ability to satisfy their needs and improve their assent to the firm's mission. The book discusses the aims of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) towards contributing to a sustainable global economy through "integrating thinking", thereby acquainting resource providers with the connections among the most significant components of the firm and external stakeholders. It showcases the value of integrated reporting in the relationships between financial and non-financial performance, which are sometimes underestimated by directors and managers. It also provides guidelines on carrying out an integrated reporting process which breaks down long-term value creation strategies to day-to-day operational activities, with potential impacts-positive or negative-on stakeholders.The book will be an important resource for academics and practitioners interested in the contents, modification, and dissemination of corporate communication. It will also be useful to students, researchers and teachers in the fields of Business Administration, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Administration and Governance, Digital and Online Media and Communication Technology. Additionally, the volume will appeal to professionals in the fields of Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Communication, Media and Public Relations Agencies, Event Management and Promotion.

なぜイノベーションと開発において正義が重要か
Papaioannou, Theo, Why Justice in Innovation and Development Matters: A Relational Egalitarian Perspective. (Routledge Studies in Development and Society) 150 pp. 2026:4 (Routledge, UK) <765-219>
ISBN 978-1-041-09846-1 hard ¥16,379.- (税込) GB￡ 52.99

This book argues that justice needs to be imbedded in innovation and development, both so that the fruits of technologies are distributed fairly, and to ensure that social relations in the process of generation and application of new knowledge are equalised.Drawing together updated and new writings, in this book Theo Papaioannou puts forward a relational egalitarian theory on justice in innovation and development. Papaioannou argues that it is important to ensure not only that the benefits of new technological products and services are shared equally across society but even more importantly that some level of equal social relations is required for the effective generation and application of new knowledge. By mitigating or eliminating relations of domination and oppression within innovation and ensuring equal relations between innovators, regulators, and publics, we can create an innovative and developmental society of equals.The original relational perspective outlined in this book will be important for researchers across the fields of innovation studies, development studies, politics and philosophy.

Roberts, Jon, The Cost of Cool: Austin's Tech Growth and the People Left Behind. (Kenneth E. Montague Series in Oil and Business History) 240 pp. 2026:3 (Texas A&M U. Pr., US) <765-262>
ISBN 978-1-64843-383-2 paper ¥7,892.- (税込) US$ 35.00

The city of Austin consistently leads lists of fastest-growing and most-desirable places to live-a simultaneous source of pride and anxiety for residents. In The Cost of Cool: Austin's Tech Growth and the People Left Behind, author Jon Roberts and his contributors investigate Austin's evolving identity and tackle a question posed repeatedly by community and business leaders nationally: How did Austin, Texas, become a global tech leader? More broadly, this book focuses on economic development and policy dilemmas faced by growing cities while maintaining both social equity and the elusive qualities of "place" that attract creative and innovative talent. Echoing themes raised by other urbanist scholars, Roberts and his collaborators do not shy away from the sometimes-unsavory aspects of tax incentives, environmental issues, cultural loss, and economic exclusion. While tackling the problems raised by unbridled growth, they also address concerns of younger workers who are increasingly prioritizing "place" over "job." Finally, and perhaps most importantly, The Cost of Cool emphasizes the centrality of vision: for growth (as Austin's population doubles every twenty years); for openness (often driven by the influence of the South by Southwest conference and Austin's music scene); and for the future of the tech industry (including the implications of forty years of commitment to semiconductors, software, and social media). The Cost of Cool informs the ongoing debate over how to foster economic growth without degrading the quality-of-life characteristics that help make it possible.

Luo, Jianxi, Design Science: Driving Innovation with Unified Principles. (Applied Innovation and Technology Management) 141 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-461>
ISBN 978-3-032-13352-6 hard ¥45,063.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book presents a coherent, interdisciplinary account of how design works-and how to do it better. Framed by the Artifacts-Actions-Actors (3A) lens, it integrates classic and contemporary foundations (ontologies, theories, methods, and tools) in design science and bridges the gap between theory and practice with unified design principles applied across diverse, real-world scenarios. It also treats AI as both material and partner in design, showing how generative and agentic systems widen search and tighten iteration when grounded in verification and governance. Drawing on insights from engineering, architecture, management, psychology, and the social sciences, the book offers principles, methods, and representations that travel across domains-from products and software to services, systems, organizations, and ecosystems. It equips researchers, practitioners, leaders, and students with a teachable, auditable, and improvable toolkit for addressing complex design challenges and shaping innovation responsibly.

Milchman, Andre, The Purpose-Driven Design Framework for Modern Enterprises: A Systemic Approach to Enterprise Architecture Using the Purpose-Driven Design Framework. 210 pp. 2026:2 (Apress, US) <764-462>
ISBN 979-88-688-2222-3 paper ¥13,251.- (税込) EUR 49.99

Moloi, Tankiso (ed.), Embracing Technological Agility in Accounting and Business - Vol. 1: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Accounting and Business iCAB, Cape Town 2025. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics) 563 pp. 2026:4 (Springer, GW) <764-463>
ISBN 978-3-032-13379-3 hard ¥60,969.- (税込) EUR 229.99

This conference volume discusses the findings of the iCAB 2025 conference that took place in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 19-20 2025. The University of Cape Town hosted the iCAB 2025 conference with the aim to bring together researchers from different accounting and business management fields to share ideas and discuss how new disruptive technological developments are impacting the field of accounting. The conference was sponsored by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants AICPA & CIMA.

Moloi, Tankiso (ed.), Embracing Technological Agility in Accounting and Business - Vol. 2: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Accounting and Business iCAB, Cape Town 2025. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics) 504 pp. 2026:4 (Springer, GW) <764-464>
ISBN 978-3-032-13383-0 hard ¥60,969.- (税込) EUR 229.99

This conference volume discusses the findings of the iCAB 2025 conference that took place in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 19-20 2025. The University of Cape Town hosted the iCAB 2025 conference with the aim to bring together researchers from different accounting and business management fields to share ideas and discuss how new disruptive technological developments are impacting the field of accounting. The conference was sponsored by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants AICPA & CIMA.

Moloi, Tankiso (ed.), Embracing Technological Agility in Accounting and Business - Vol. 3: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Accounting and Business iCAB, Cape Town 2025. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics) 442 pp. 2026:4 (Springer, GW) <764-465>
ISBN 978-3-032-13387-8 hard ¥60,969.- (税込) EUR 229.99

This conference volume discusses the findings of the iCAB 2025 conference that took place in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 19-20 2025. The University of Cape Town hosted the iCAB 2025 conference with the aim to bring together researchers from different accounting and business management fields to share ideas and discuss how new disruptive technological developments are impacting the field of accounting. The conference was sponsored by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants AICPA & CIMA.

下からのイノベーション・システム
Mondragon Quintana, Juan Carlos, Innovation Systems from Below: An Actor-Centred Approach. 287 pp. 2026:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <764-466>
ISBN 978-3-032-05554-5 hard ¥37,110.- (税込) EUR 139.99

Innovation systems research has long examined how markets and institutions shape innovation across different contexts. Yet this 'top-down' lens often overlooks the view from within: the firms and support organisations whose everyday strategies drive change. This book places these actors and their agency at the centre. Drawing on in-depth case studies of multinational enterprises and technology parks in Mexico and Brazil, it reveals how efforts to build capabilities, forge linkages, and adapt to constraints transform the wider system. Tracing the path from individual action to systemic change, it offers a fresh framework for understanding innovation in developing and middle-income contexts and beyond. Blending theory with grounded evidence, it provides clear insights for students, researchers, and practitioners in innovation management and policy.

Negrusa, Adina Letitia / Coros, Monica Maria (eds.), Innovation, Sustainability, and Growth in a VUCA Environment: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Modern Trends in Business, Hospitality and Tourism (ICMTBHT), Cluj-Napoca, Romania, May 22-24, 2025. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics) 256 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-468>
ISBN 978-3-032-11638-3 hard ¥13,251.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book offers a roadmap for creating businesses that not only thrive in the present but also contribute meaningfully to a sustainable future. Featuring papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Modern Trends in Business, Hospitality, and Tourism (ICMTBHT5) held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, this book focuses on uncovering the intricate dynamics of building and sustaining businesses with eco-friendly and resilient approaches. The book also provides applicable frameworks and success stories that redefine the landscape for entrepreneurial ventures. Researchers, academics, scholars, and professionals interested in smart and sustainable development in the digital era are offered innovative models, case studies, and proven strategies that redefine the paradigm of sustainable business practices in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment.

Palma, Paul J. / Gomez, Doris, Bridge-Building Leadership: A Biblical Approach to Human Flourishing Across Ethnoracial, Socioeconomic, and Gender Divides. (Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business) 177 pp. 2026:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <764-469>
ISBN 978-3-032-09310-3 hard ¥39,761.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book examines the role of leadership in addressing ethno-racial, socio-economic, and gender divisions. Through an analysis of the Apostle Paul's writings, the authors investigate how leadership can bridge societal divides and facilitate human flourishing, conceptualized within a theistic framework of humanity's stewardship of God's creation. Bridge-building leadership, rooted in the finished work of Jesus Christ-who through His death on the Cross and His Resurrection built the ultimate bridge between God and humanity-transcends differences of race, class, and gender, fostering relationality and inclusion. The authors propose a relational and cross-cultural model that embraces diversity to counteract division and misuse of power. The goal is to reconcile humanity first to the Creator and, flowing from that restored relationship, to one another, thereby achieving human flourishing. Differentiating bridge-building leadership from other leadership models, this volume employs themes of reconciliation, social justice, and neighborly love to present a framework for overcoming societal differences. It will appeal to researchers and practitioners interested in the application of a Christ-centered model of leadership in contemporary contexts to promote human flourishing.

Pourzolfaghar, Zohreh / Habibi Lashkari, Arash et al., Understanding Cybersecurity Management in the Construction Industry: Challenges, Strategies and Trends. (Progress in IS) 146 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <764-470>
ISBN 978-3-032-13303-8 hard ¥21,204.- (税込) EUR 79.99

This book offers a comprehensive overview of buildings' digital information security, focusing on various phases of building projects and their associated challenges. It covers digitalization in the industry, emphasizing security and privacy concerns. The book explores various phases of construction projects, including design, construction, and operation from a digital information perspective, information security vulnerabilities, impacts, and mitigation measures. Additionally, it discusses the tools and platforms to support digitalization and will review them from the information security point of view. The book also addresses existing security platforms/devices for households and analyzes their affordability and viability. In its last section, the book discusses the applicability and challenges of the current security solutions for complex buildings. The book will appeal to IT and construction professionals wanting to learn more about cybersecurity in this industry.

Qiu, Robin, Value Co-Creation in Web 3.0: Blockchain, Metaverse, and Privacy Preservation. (Advances in Data Analytics, AI, and Smart Systems) 128 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <764-471>
ISBN 978-3-032-12910-9 hard ¥17,228.- (税込) EUR 64.99

This book explores the architecture and framework for co-creating the most valuable and promising data in the future Internet, often referred to as Web 3.0, from the end user's perspective. Unlike the current platform economy, where user's daily usage and activity data is predominantly held by individual organizations, Web 3.0 advocates for decentralized data management across interconnected platforms. This approach aims to fully utilize the vast amounts of data generated by the increasingly connected physical world. The book explains how Web 3.0 can be developed with fundamental and technological support to enhance decentralized data management and maximize benefits for end users. Additionally, it presents two use cases to illustrate how value co-creation can be achieved using Web 3.0. The book is aimed primarily at students from business and engineering schools. It also serves as a valuable teaching resource for instructors in management information systems (MIS), information systems, information science and technology, and data and computing sciences. Additionally, professionals interested in digital transformation, blockchain technology, data analytics, AI, and digital economy policymaking will find it highly relevant.

Reichert, Daniel, Lean & Green: Best Practice: How Companies Become More Efficient and Sustainable. 163 pp. 2025:12 (Springer, GW) <764-472>
ISBN 978-3-658-49879-5 paper ¥15,902.- (税込) EUR 59.99

This book presents the success strategies of leading European companies that achieve competitive advantages through lean management and sustainability. The featured companies-participants in the Lean & Green Management Award-show how efficiency improvements can align with ecological and social responsibility. In an era of growing uncertainty-shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory pressures, and resource scarcity-sustainable value creation is becoming a key success factor. Companies that systematically boost resource efficiency not only cut costs but also strengthen their resilience and future readiness. The Lean & Green concept merges efficient processes with environmental and sustainability goals, making sustainability both measurable and operationally effective. The author illustrates how lean methods can be strategically applied to advance sustainability, combining economic performance with ecological responsibility. Practical guidance and best-practice examples provide valuable insights for companies aiming to secure long-term competitiveness.

プラットフォーム・ビジネス・モデル－テキストと事例
Srinivasan, R., Platform Business Models: Text and Cases. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) 332 pp. 2025:12 (Springer, GW) <764-473>
ISBN 978-981-9553-53-2 hard ¥21,204.- (税込) EUR 79.99

This textbook provides learners with an in-depth analysis of firms that operate as platform businesses. It introduces platform firms as unique business models. Leveraging the early literature on network economics and strategy frameworks, this text elucidates how platform business firms evolve in the modern business world. Taking a strategic perspective, it engages learners with core concepts, frameworks, and tools required to design and operate a platform business firm. Using case studies and analytical frameworks, the book (a) differentiates platform business firms from traditional pipeline firms; (b) explores engagement with different user-groups, value architecture (value creation, delivery, and capture), and operations of platforms; (c) elucidates resources and capabilities of platform firms that provide them with sustained competitive advantage; (d) analyzes performance levers in operating platform business models, including complementarities with other business models; and (e) discusses the sustainability of platform business models in the face of technological, regulatory, and societal challenges, among others. This edition is designed as a comprehensive textbook for graduate and post-graduate courses in technology, management, and policy programs, specifically focusing on platform business models, digital business strategy, new-age business models, technology strategy, and similar topics. An additional USP is that the book comes with an instructor manual, including slide decks and case teaching notes, available to instructors teaching the course.

Suberg, Birgit / Kormann, Hermut, Trailblazers of Family Business Research and Learning: Shaping Knowledge, Practice and Care. (Contributions to Management Science) 208 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-474>
ISBN 978-3-032-14341-9 hard ¥22,530.- (税込) EUR 84.99

Family businesses are a cornerstone of economies worldwide, yet systematic research on governance, succession, and strategy has only recently gained momentum. This book brings together candid reflections from some of the most influential pioneers in the field-scholars, advisors, educators, and systemic therapists-who have shaped family business studies and practice. Through insightful interviews, they share their personal journeys, the evolution of key concepts, and best practices for addressing complex family and strategic challenges. Readers gain access to a global repository of experiences, cultural perspectives, and multi-generational wisdom, offering practical guidance for advising, teaching, and managing family enterprises. Whether you are a practitioner, a family business owner, or a scholar, this volume is an indispensable resource for understanding the intricate dynamics of family-owned firms and the careers dedicated to supporting them.

Valeri, Marco / Palea, Adina / Komlosi, Laszlo Imre (eds.), Impact and Legacy of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) Program: Proceedings from the 2024 (UNeECC) International Annual Conference, Timisoara, Romania, October 9-11. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics) 428 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-475>
ISBN 978-3-032-12204-9 hard ¥58,318.- (税込) EUR 219.99

This book analyzes the impact of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) program on cities, cultural policies, and communities. Featuring contributions presented at the 2024 University of Networks of the European Capitals of Culture (UNeECC) International Annual Conference held in Timisoara, Romania, this book discusses best practices, innovative solutions, and strategies for ensuring the lasting impact of ECoC program. The papers in this book reflect the diverse range of topics explored under the topic "Impact and Legacy of the European Capitals of Culture Program" including, community building, cultural growth, governance methodologies, intercultural communication, forgotten cultural heritage, agriculture as form of cultural communication, eco-tourism, and sustainable economic development, among others.Since its inception in 1985, the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) program has been a cornerstone of the European Union's cultural policy, highlighting the richness and diversity of cultures across Europe. The University Network of European Capitals of Culture (UNeECC), established in 2006, has closely followed the evolution of the ECoC program enhancing the role of higher education institutions in cultural development and providing a collaborative space for interdisciplinary research and dialogue. Through conferences, academic publications, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, UNeECC has contributed to a deeper understanding of the cultural, social, and economic impact of the ECoC program.

戦略、変化、変革的プロジェクト・リーダーシップ・ハンドブック
Zubac, Angelina / Zwikael, Ofer / Tucker, D. et al. (eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Strategy, Change and Transformational Project Leadership. 575 pp. 2026:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <764-477>
ISBN 978-981-9535-87-3 hard ¥53,016.- (税込) EUR 199.99

This handbook presents contemporary research on the topic of strategy, change and transformational project leadership to identify new ways of thinking about management problems, research and pedagogy. The frameworks it develops answers the call from business leaders to be provided with more powerful tools, based on empirically derived theories, for making better strategic decisions, given how interconnected and reliant on digital technologies, complex and uncertain the world has become.

Leonardos, Stefanos / Goharshady, Amir K. et al. (eds.), Mathematical Research for Blockchain Economy: 6th International Conference MARBLE 2025, Athens, Greece. (Lecture Notes in Operations Research) 350 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-326>
ISBN 978-3-032-13376-2 paper ¥47,714.- (税込) EUR 179.99

This book presents the best papers from the 6th International Conference on Mathematical Research for Blockchain Economy (MARBLE) 2025, held in Athens, Greece. While most blockchain conferences and forums are dedicated to business applications, product development or Initial Coin Offering (ICO) launches, this conference focused on the mathematics behind blockchain to bridge the gap between practice and theory.Blockchain technology has been considered as the most fundamental and revolutionizing invention since the Internet. Every year, thousands of blockchain projects are launched and circulated in the market, and there is a tremendous wealth of blockchain applications, from finance to healthcare, education, media, logistics, and more. However, due to theoretical and technical barriers, most of these applications are impractical for use in a real-world business context. The papers in this book reveal the challenges and limitations, such as scalability, latency, privacy, and security and showcase solutions and developments to overcome them.