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

Black, Truett, Training Zen: How to Build a Sustainable and Rewarding Career in Corporate Training and Facilitation. 136 pp. 2026:3 (Productivity Pr., US) <759-383>
ISBN 978-1-041-13028-4 hard ¥39,798.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

This book is a practical guide to succeeding in today's corporate training profession. It provides the essential knowledge and insight needed to fuel career development and achieve excellence for both novice and experienced trainers. In this book, the author draws upon 20 years of "in the room" experience and evidence-based, proven practices to present a comprehensive roadmap for building a rewarding, long-term career. The book is concise enough to be read in a few sittings while providing sufficient depth to also serve as a reference book that readers regularly refer to when in need of solutions or inspiration. With its holistic approach and blend of practical advice, real-world examples, and proven methodologies, this book fills an unmet need in the market for a book that answers two questions: 1. "How do I build a successful career in training?" for those new to the profession. 2. "How do I improve my results and increase my business?" for experienced trainers. Essentially, this book is a practical guide to building a successful career as a corporate trainer. Readers will learn the knowledge, skills, and practices that create the most successful training results and fuel long-term career success. In addition, it provides clear advice on mental preparation, dealing with common problems, career advancement, and effectively growing and managing the business of a trainer.

Breiby, Monica A. / Elvekrok, Ingunn / Slatten, T. (eds.), Services, Experiences and Sustainability. 288 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-384>
ISBN 978-1-032-76274-6 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-76278-4 paper ¥11,788.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

This book explores the relationship between management, marketing, innovation and sustainability within the service industries. Based on conceptual and empirical research, it examines how these elements can be integrated to enhance experiences.Contributions from leading researchers explore both the environmental and economic dimensions of sustainability as well as social sustainability and the co-creation of services with residents and societies in a variety of contexts and regions. The book provides multidisciplinary insights from marketing, management, economics, geography, strategy, and social anthropology, adopting a system approach of sustainability. This approach is reflected upon in the new geological epoch of the Anthropocene, providing insights on research initiatives associated with the responsible planning and management of services and experiences that promote sustainable behaviour.Services, Experiences, and Sustainability will inspire and encourage its readers to make a difference for the people, planet, and profit. The book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in the fields of service management, service marketing, innovation in services, tourism and event experiences, and sustainable management. The book will also prove helpful for policymakers, industry practitioners, government agencies (local, regional, national, and international), NGOs and volunteers.

Busulwa, Richard / Waheduzzaman, Wahed / Pathiranage, N. W., The Digital Transformation of Professions: A Roadmap for Remaining Trusted, Relevant, and Future-Ready. 296 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-385>
ISBN 978-1-032-99780-3 hard ¥36,850.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00
ISBN 978-1-032-99893-0 paper ¥14,736.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99

Globally and across industries, professions are being reshaped by rapid advancements in digital technologies. From AI-powered diagnostic tools in healthcare to automated legal research systems and predictive financial platforms, the very foundations of professional expertise, value, and trust are evolving. Amid this change, one truth remains: professions that fail to adapt risk irrelevance.The Digital Transformation of Professions offers a timely and essential roadmap for understanding, and navigating, the profound shifts underway in how professional work is organized, delivered, and governed. While digital disruption has challenged long-standing roles and business models, digital transformation represents a deeper opportunity: to reimagine how professionals create value, maintain public trust, and build new futures. This book explores how digital transformation manifests across every layer of professional life, from day-to-day professional roles, workflows and career pathways to governance structures, public confidence, and inter-professional boundaries. The book:Explains how advancements in digital technologies drive digital disruption of the professions and how digital transformation offers a deeper opportunity to reimagine professional roles, services, and value.Unpacks how digital profession transformation manifests across all levels of a profession, from individual roles and workflows to governance structures, public trust, and institutional identity.Discusses the new digital and/or digitally enhanced professional services, roles, workflows, and competencies that professionals must adopt to remain relevant and impactful.Examines how professional bodies, educators, firms, and policymakers can support professionals in co-creating digitally capable and ethically grounded professions.Identifies strategies and real-world examples of how professionals are adapting their identities, practices, and relationships in response to accelerating technological change.Showcases case studies from key professions, including teaching, accounting, engineering, medicine, law, nursing, and human resource management, to illustrate how digital transformation is unfolding in practice.Provides a comprehensive and accessible framework for understanding digital transformation in the professions, making it essential reading for students, educators, practitioners, and leaders across professions.Drawing on cutting-edge research and global examples, the book unpacks how professionals, firms, professional bodies, educators, and policymakers can co-create digitally capable, ethically grounded, and future-ready professions. Whether an educator, student, practitioner, professional leader, or policy adviser, any professional benefits from this book's in-depth look at what's changing, what's at stake, what must be done, and viable strategies that can be and are being used to ensure professions continue to serve society in a digitally transformed world.

Callaci, Brian, Chains of Command: The Rise and Cruel Reign of the Franchise Economy. 264 pp. 2026:4 (U. Chicago Pr., US) <759-386>
ISBN 978-0-226-82870-1 hard ¥5,445.- (税込) US$ 25.00

A surprising look at the big business of owning small businesses and what America's franchise economy means for its workers. Walk into a McDonald's anywhere in the United States, and it will be identical to every other McDonald's in the country. Yet, that particular store is almost certainly owned and operated by an "independent" franchisee. While McDonald's presents an image of centralized uniformity to the consumer, it shows a different face to the small business owners operating its stores under its control and the workers preparing its product to its standards. How then does McDonald's-and its big business peers-manage to be two things at once? In this revelatory work, economist Brian Callaci shows how franchisors have altered the legal treatment of corporations in their favor through a decades-long crusade of lobbying and litigation. Their efforts subsequently unleashed a slew of legal and economic sins upon the US economy and labor force, allowing multinational corporations to control continent-spanning empires while outsourcing employment and scapegoating legal responsibilities onto small businesses. The result: the unfettered growth of some of America's most recognizable businesses, at the aggregate expense of America's workers. Remarkable in both its scale and synthesis, Callaci's story is the first chronicle of this business movement-initially resisted by US courts before experiencing a dramatic reversal of fortune after decades of campaigning by some of America's most established entrepreneurs. An urgent and erudite history, Chains of Command reveals how the US labor market was tamed one small business at a time.

Chopra, Amanpreet Singh / Manohar, Sridhar, Leadership, Management and AI. (Routledge Studies in Leadership Research) 182 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-387>
ISBN 978-1-041-16306-0 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book is about the future of leadership and organisations with the integration of Artificial Intelligence in the business ecosystem. The book, from the perspective of academic inquiries, suggests that the emergence of Artificial Intelligence as a transformative force in business calls for redefining traditional competitive and leadership theories and frameworks. The manuscript puts forward the alternative versions of classic business, technological and economic models like Porter's Five Force Model, NASA's technology maturity model of Technology Readiness Level, and the classic economic theory of division of labour. The work discuss the developing norms and contours of human-AI workforce integration and the challenges that leadership will encounter to realign the corporate strategies with AI to emerge it as a critical cog that will drive innovation, growth and stakeholder value The book while revealing the critical role of AI in driving business growth will also put forward the new set of competencies necessary for next-generation leadership to manage AI-driven corporate functions. With the integration of AI in organisational hierarchy, leadership need to deliberate on what to delegate and how much to delegate to AI for the decision-making process and what kind of firewalls would be required to have oversight on AI and move towards developing and deploying 'Responsible AI'.

Einhorn, Cheryl Strauss, The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI. (AREA Method Publications) 162 pp. 2026:5 (Cornell U. Pr., US) <759-388>
ISBN 978-1-5017-8764-5 hard ¥8,701.- (税込) US$ 39.95

The Human Edge is a call to action for anyone who wants to lead-and not merely follow-using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the way we make decisions. But as Cheryl Strauss Einhorn shows, AI can either simplify complex problems or obscure them, expand your thinking or constrain it. With AI becoming more embedded in our work and personal lives, the challenge we face is no longer about using AI-it is about leading AI with clarity, discernment, and a commitment to human agency. This approachable guide for professionals, leaders, and teams who want to make better, more confident choices when using AI systems, offers practical tools to help frame problems and surface solutions, using AI to augment-not replace-your judgment. Urgent, empowering, and grounded in real-world examples, The Human Edge will show you and your organization how to confidently make use of AI's vast capabilities for smart decision-making by emphasizing the importance of human curiosity, perspectives, values, and the courage to define and achieve success.

Ervolini, Michael A., Skill Versus Luck: Taking the Guessing Out of Equity Fund Selection. 184 pp. 2026:2 (MIT Pr., US) <759-389>
ISBN 978-0-262-05218-4 hard ¥8,712.- (税込) US$ 40.00

Eskerod, Pernille / Lund Jepsen, Anna, Project Stakeholder Engagement: Analysis, Involvement, and Communication. 234 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-390>
ISBN 978-1-041-19651-8 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-16903-1 paper ¥11,788.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

Project Stakeholder Engagement provides concepts and frameworks which can help the reader get insights on the project's stakeholders, and how to engage them. It also gives suggestions for how to identify and understand the stakeholders, and how to create an engagement plan with communication and other activities.Readers will gain essential skills to drive project success by learning to systematically analyze stakeholders and develop targeted engagement strategies. The book delivers these benefits through research-based frameworks illustrated with real-world examples, mini-cases highlighting key concepts, and comprehensive case studies bridging theory and practice. Written primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate students in project management and business administration, this book is equally valuable for practicing project managers, consultants, and executives seeking to enhance their stakeholder engagement skills. It's particularly relevant for courses in project management, project stakeholder engagement, and value creation.Supporting materials include PowerPoint slides summarizing key frameworks and an instructor's manual with teaching notes for case studies, facilitating effective classroom discussion and application of the book's principles.

いかに企業が歴史的な過ちに取り組むか
Federman, Sarah, Corporate Reckoning: How Businesses Can Address Historical Wrongs. 232 pp. 2026:4 (MIT Pr., US) <759-391>
ISBN 978-0-262-05376-1 paper ¥7,623.- (税込) US$ 35.00

スポーツビジネス管理－世界各地の意思決定　第3版
Foster, George / O'Reilly, Norm / Davila, Antonio, Sports Business Management: Decision Making Around the Globe. 3rd ed. 692 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-392>
ISBN 978-1-032-73848-2 hard ¥48,642.- (税込) GB￡ 165.00
ISBN 978-1-032-73849-9 paper ¥32,428.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00

This new edition of a popular and accessible textbook equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the sport industry. With a focus on management, strategy, marketing and finance, the decision-making approach of the book emphasizes key concepts while translating them into practice. Content specific to each of the vital stakeholders in the sport business is included.Foster, O'Reilly and Davila present a set of modular chapters supported with international examples. The book includes content about sport organizations, such as the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, the European Premier Leagues and Major North American Professional Sport Leagues.This is an ideal textbook for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of sports business and management.

Guerbuez, Sait / Ding, Ning / Bakker, Arnold, Research Methods for Business and Management: A Practical Guide to SPSS, Process Macro, Atlas.ti, and AMOS. 366 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-393>
ISBN 978-1-041-11044-6 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-11043-9 paper ¥13,262.- (税込) GB￡ 44.99

Research Methods for Business and Management offers a comprehensive and practical guide to business and management research, combining theoretical foundations with step-by-step, hands-on instruction.It covers the full research process-from design to advanced data analysis-while integrating widely used software tools such as IBM SPSS, Process Macro, AMOS, and Atlas.ti to support both academic and applied research. Designed to bridge theory and practice, the book guides readers through formulating research problems, designing studies, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. It features dedicated chapters on advanced techniques such as mediation, moderation, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Ethical guidance on the use of generative AI is also included. Each chapter offers clear learning outcomes, real-world examples, practical exercises, and access to datasets and instructor resources via a companion website.Ideal for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students in business, management, and related fields, the book also serves as a valuable resource for instructors and early-career researchers. Its applied approach makes it especially useful for those seeking to enhance their research design and data analysis skills.

Ivanova, Ekaterina / Rimanoczy, Isabel / Singhal, D. (eds.), The Power of Arts-Based Pedagogies: Transforming Mindsets to Shape Our Future. (The Principles for Responsible Management Education Series) 426 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-395>
ISBN 978-1-041-12741-3 hard ¥39,798.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-041-09959-8 paper ¥19,158.- (税込) GB￡ 64.99

Art has a unique power to resonate deeply, leaving lasting emotional and cognitive impressions. This practical book presents a comprehensive toolkit of innovative, high-impact pedagogical approaches, field-tested across diverse, to enable readers to confidently integrate art into education for sustainability within business schools, universities, and cultural institutions.The book is an interdisciplinary roadmap to art-based interventions from the perspective of educators as artists, to action-driven art, aesthetic learning spaces, and the intersection of art, AI, and crafts that inspires transformative shifts in mindsets. Throughout, the authors share personal stories, practical experiences, and reflective discussions on how the power of art can spark meaningful change and accelerate the path towards a just and sustainable future. The book demonstrates how art-based approaches can foster empathy, creativity, and reflective skills, connect with sustainability concepts not just intellectually, but from the inside out, making learning accessible and impactful, and bridging the gap between knowledge and meaningful action.This joyful resource is an essential reading for educators, students, artists, business and community leaders, and policymakers seeking to harness the transformative power of art-based pedagogies.

イノベーション管理への統合的アプローチ－CSRの視点
Kabus, Judyta / Wolniak, Radoslaw / Brzezinski, A. et al., An Integrated Approach to Innovation Management: A Corporate Social Responsibility Perspective. 188 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-396>
ISBN 978-1-032-87243-8 hard ¥32,428.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00

In today's unpredictable market environment, companies struggle to maintain long- term competitiveness, leading them to prioritize innovation as a key success factor. Innovation has become essential for organizational strategy and culture. Increasingly, innovation connects with corporate social responsibility, addressing social and environmental challenges alongside efficiency improvements. The fast- moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, characterized by frequently purchased, low-priced products, presents unique innovation challenges.An Integrated Approach to Innovation Management: A Corporate Social Responsibility Perspective focuses on product innovation management in the FMCG sector, particularly disruptive innovation - one of today's most significant management concepts valued for its practical business relevance. It examines the relationship between customer purchasing behaviour and product innovation management, analysing consumer attitudes toward food product innovations and identifying factors that influence acceptance or resistance to breakthrough innovations.Despite being traditionally viewed as habit-driven and resistant to innovation, FMCG companies must continuously adapt their product catalogs to meet evolving consumer preferences. Price sensitivity and competitive pressure drive primarily incremental development in this sector, though innovation remains fundamental to long-term economic success. Innovative offerings provide consumers with alternative benefit packages while challenging established market players. These innovations can transform from niche solutions to mass-market alternatives through new value configurations.Systematizing knowledge about the growing role of trade in economic development, the book provides practical insights about making development decisions. It offers an innovative perspective by examining product innovation management, shopping behavior, and current retail market trends in the FMCG industry.

Kaur, Manleenjot / Hyunh, Melissa / Singh, Tilottama (eds.), Women in the Technology and Innovation Ecosystem: From Movers to Makers in America. (Women in Industry 4.0) 184 pp. 2026:3 (CRC Pr., US) <759-397>
ISBN 978-1-032-99481-9 hard ¥27,118.- (税込) GB￡ 91.99
ISBN 978-1-032-98539-8 paper ¥14,736.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99

In an increasingly interconnected world, the movement of people across borders has become a common and dynamic part of our global society. This book explores the lives of women expatriates in America, particularly in the technology and innovation industry. It highlights their resilience, adaptability, and pursuit of dreams in unfamiliar lands, while also exploring themes of identity, belonging, and cultural negotiation.Women in the Technology and Innovation Ecosystem: From Movers to Makers in America explores the transformative journey of women relocating to America, focusing on entrepreneurship, leadership, research, education, technology, and innovation. It provides valuable data and case studies, enhancing policies and hiring programs for women entrepreneurs and offering strategies for cultural adaptation and integration in foreign business environments.With the increasing number of women expatriates in America, who are making significant economic and financial contributions, this book serves as a valuable resource for aspiring female expatriates looking to succeed as professionals and entrepreneurs in the United States.

Khajeh, Ehsan / Mohammadnazari, Zahra (eds.), Smart and Sustainable Gig Economy in the Industrial 5.0 Era: Engineering and Management Aspects. (Smart and Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management) 416 pp. 2026:2 (CRC Pr., US) <759-398>
ISBN 978-1-032-62920-9 hard ¥35,376.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00

The gig economy has changed the way firms behave in relation to their human resources, which has impacted every individual in society. This book analyzes Industry 5.0 and the human capital revolution with the rise of the gig economy. Operations and supply chain management are no exception to the influence. This book closes an existing gap in available literature with the novel ideas it brings.Smart and Sustainable Gig Economy in the Industry 5.0 Era: Engineering and Management Aspects analyzes smart and sustainable supply chain management concepts along with green systems, and smart applications all from a gig economy perspective. Smart applications of Industry 4.0 are merged with a triple-bottom-line approach, and their applicability to a gig economy is discussed along with other hot areas such as AI, and Machine Learning alongside the Industry 5.0 revolution. Case studies, real-world examples, models, and applications are included.This book presents state-of-the-art knowledge on smart and sustainable supply chain management in a gig economy suitable for researchers, professionals, and UG/PG individuals.

Landa, Robin, The Secret to Getting Stuff Done: The Non-Negotiable Mindset. 168 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-399>
ISBN 978-1-041-11359-1 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-11358-4 paper ¥9,725.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

People who always get things done have a secret: they treat action as non-negotiable.The Secret to Getting Stuff Done introduces a four-step identity-based system that transforms wishful thinking into consistent, meaningful action:* Identify what truly matters to your future self* Focus on the critical few actions that move the needle* Act consistently-regardless of how you feel or what's happening* Make it non-negotiable-no debates, no excuses This isn't another habits book. It's a blueprint for building automatic behaviors that serve your highest aspirations. Instead of relying on motivation, you'll learn to create deep internal commitments tied to who you are becoming-so the right actions happen without daily struggle. Whether you're pursuing professional goals, creative work, or personal growth, this approach makes progress feel natural instead of forced.Focusing on commitment as a binding contract with yourself and removing the option to waver or overthink, and packed with honest and straightforward guidance, this book will inspire professionals at all levels to move forward, no matter what.

Low, Jonathan, The AI Agents: The Real Artificial Intelligence Revolution for Businesses. 184 pp. 2026:3 (Productivity Pr., US) <759-400>
ISBN 978-1-041-09787-7 hard ¥39,798.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-041-09788-4 paper ¥10,609.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

AI agents are coming, and they are going to change the way we work forever.We have long been promised that AI will make our everyday lives smarter and more efficient, but AI agents will actually deliver on this promise because they work for us 24 hours a day.Before long, you will certainly have at least one AI agent as a colleague. These AI agents are the compressed, technological versions of thousands of student interns and specialists, ready to help you and your organization around the clock with everything from automation to journalizing, arranging meetings, marketing optimization, sales pitches, quality assurance, and so on.In The AI Agents, serial entrepreneur and speaker on AI Jonathan Low teaches you how to leverage the great potential of AI agents.The book contains a goldmine of knowledge on AI agents, concrete tools, interesting cases, and inspiring guest posts from top executives at Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Meta, as well as from leading AI experts and practitioners.Jonathan Low was co-founder of one of Europe's first companies within generative AI and also has 20+ years of experience within digitalization, innovation, and entrepreneurship.The AI Agents is easily accessible reading for managers, leaders, and staff. No vast amounts of AI knowledge required. No matter what area you work in-sales, marketing, innovation, research, management, HR, IT, whatever-the book is relevant to you.The book's key benefits include:-- Introducing AI agents as a significant technological leap that enhances productivity and innovation.-- Providing a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing AI agents in various organizational contexts.-- Offering actionable insights and guides tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences.Essentially, this book simplifies the complex world of AI agents, making the topic accessible to readers with limited technical expertise. It guides readers on how to leverage AI agents to automate repetitive tasks, optimize workflows, and drive innovation. With practical examples and step-by-step instructions, the book demonstrates how AI agents can enhance productivity across industries while addressing ethical concerns and organizational readiness.

Lowe, Kenneth, Stone Soup Strategy: A Guide to Successful Innovation. 216 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-401>
ISBN 978-1-041-03815-3 hard ¥39,798.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-041-03814-6 paper ¥9,725.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

This playbook for thriving in the innovation era reveals the secret of high-performing teams through the captivating fable of Stone Soup, a story packed with profound insights into how human psychology, collaboration, and game theory intersect to create breakthrough results.Technology innovation failure has become so routine that no one is surprised by it, but the age of AI, remote teams, and constant disruption demands a new approach-one that embraces both individual self-interest and collective goals. This book taps the ancient and powerful storytelling tradition to present a deceptively simple model for building high-performance teams, to show how even the most complex projects can be transformed into journeys of shared success. This is also the book on AI that non-technical executives will actually read, as its story allows readers to experience the implementation of an AI project first-hand, including the expectations, challenges, pitfalls and victories experienced by the team along the way. The book is complemented by a robust training website, offering readers further educational resources such as tutorials, detailed walkthroughs of the concepts proposed in the book, and forums and live Q&A sessions.C-suite and senior leaders, as well as project and product management professionals, will enjoy and benefit from this concise, engaging resource to help them enhance their ability to navigate challenges, foster teamwork, and achieve consistent results without being bogged down by overly complex theories.

Luo, Le / Tang, Qingliang, National Culture and Corporate Responses to Climate Change. 222 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-402>
ISBN 978-1-032-34426-3 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book analyzes the impact of national culture on a range of corporate carbon practices in major economies since the Paris Agreement. It does so by exploring the interaction between hard institutions such as carbon policies and regulation and soft institutions such as national culture.The book focuses on national culture as a key factor in corporate decarbonization practices, one traditionally overlooked by analytical frameworks rooted in economic development, laws and regulation. It argues that fighting climate change requires collaboration from organisations in countries with diverse cultures. Managers and various stakeholders who exert significant influence over climate actions are likely to respond to a climate threat in accordance with their cultural prescriptions towards risk, regulation, environmental stewardship and stakeholder engagement. Analysing a large, cross-country dataset covering firms from both developing and emerging companies, the book analyses firm-level decisions, behaviours, strategies and outcomes related to decarbonization. It finds that corporate decisions to decarbonize are influenced not just by formal institutions such as macrolevel regulations, climate standards and policies, but softer institutions such as national culture which either facilitate or constrain a firm's ability to adopt effective climate strategies. The book highlights the importance of context-sensitive climate governance and closes by outlining areas of future research.Sitting at the intersection of cultural studies and corporate environmental governance, this book will interest researchers and policy makers working on sustainability, accounting and environmental management.

実践的サプライ・チェーン及びロジスティクス分析－入門
Miller, Tan, Practical Supply Chain and Logistics Analytics: An Introduction. (Mastering Business Analytics) 280 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-404>
ISBN 978-1-032-95554-4 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-95553-7 paper ¥11,788.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

Practical Supply Chain and Logistics Analytics provides essential analytical techniques for managing distribution, transportation, inventory, manufacturing, network design, customer logistics and procurement across the supply chain.This book delivers practical decision-analysis methodologies that supply chain professionals can immediately implement in their daily operations. Readers will gain a working knowledge of fundamental logistics analytical methods that offer critical quantitative perspectives for better decision-making. The text presents a comprehensive range of techniques with step-by-step guidance, real-world examples, and actionable insights that bridge theory and practice. Each chapter builds analytical competency through accessible explanations and implementable frameworks, enabling professionals to address specific logistics management challenges efficiently while developing their quantitative skill set for long-term career advancement.University lecturers will find it complements traditional supply chain textbooks and can also serve as the primary text for a first supply chain analytics class, while logistics professionals at all levels can use it as a reference guide for developing analyses to address specific management decisions.

Nelsen, Lita / Boyce, Maureen Stancik, Launching from the Lab: Building a Deep-Tech Startup. 256 pp. 2026:2 (MIT Pr., US) <759-405>
ISBN 978-0-262-05194-1 paper ¥7,623.- (税込) US$ 35.00

An essential how-to guidebook for building new companies based on deep technology.Launching from the Lab provides a much-needed framework for new entrepreneurs who are founding companies based on "deep technology"-groundbreaking innovations rising from new discoveries in fundamental research. Lita Nelsen and Maureen Stancik Boyce cover the steps to launch and fund such companies, beginning with emergence from the laboratory and acquiring intellectual property through the intensive research of customer needs, building a team, and raising capital.Designed to be read and then used chapter by chapter, this book covers every step of the entrepreneur's journey. From the lab, to the intensive research of customer needs, and through building a team and raising capital, this guidebook covers topics ranging from the importance of patents to forecasting financial data. The authors also include a special section on IP and dealing with tech transfer offices, for founders launching from university laboratories. Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or a university researcher ready to commercialize your work, this book is an indispensable companion for turning breakthrough science into real-world impact.

Nixon, Peter, Trust Gap in Negotiation: How to Engage Stakeholders and Negotiate Prosperity. 160 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-406>
ISBN 978-1-041-16886-7 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-16885-0 paper ¥10,609.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

Trust Gap in Negotiation explores how dialogue bridges the divide between fear and inspiration, silence and courage, and pretense and authentic leadership. It offers practical tools to navigate change and build sustainable prosperity through transparent communication.Drawing upon the author's years of consulting expertise, readers will gain a framework for addressing the five exposures of change: how fear reveals inspiration, silence uncovers courage, true leaders stand apart from pretenders, fate gives way to intentional design, and experience develops essential skills. The book provides 35 best practices in the "Dialogue Leader's Toolbox" appendix for managing complex change effectively.This text is designed for organizational leaders, change managers, and business professionals. It's particularly valuable for executives and team leaders working across cultural boundaries.

Penner, Liz, Leadership in Real Estate: A People-First Approach to Brokerage Recruitment, Retention, and Team-Building. 206 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-407>
ISBN 978-1-041-16169-1 hard ¥26,528.- (税込) GB￡ 89.99
ISBN 978-1-041-15860-8 paper ¥7,956.- (税込) GB￡ 26.99

Leadership in Real Estate: A People-First Approach to Brokerage Recruitment, Retention, and Team-Building offers a relationship-focused approach to brokerage leadership, grounded in behavioral insights, practical tools, and real-world experience. Recruitment and retention are more than just business strategies. They're about building relationships, creating trust, and creating an environment where agents feel they belong.Designed to support brokers across all models-from boutique independents to large franchises-the book focuses on the soft skills, leadership strategies, and cultural foundations that keep agents engaged for the long term. This comprehensive guide reveals the psychological profile of successful real estate agents while providing relationship-centered strategies to foster loyalty and professional growth through daily interactions. Readers will discover how to apply behavioral insights like Love Languages and Levers of Influence to strengthen trust and communication, alongside practical approaches for positioning their brokerage's unique value proposition to attract ideal candidates. The author seamlessly blends research-backed principles with real-world case studies, offering flexible, implementable strategies for creating a collaborative culture that inspires commitment, reduces turnover, and works across various brokerage models.Whether launching a new brokerage, stepping into a leadership role, or simply reimagining what's possible, this book is ideal reading for managing brokers, team leaders, and other real estate professionals.

Shujaat Mubarik, Muhammad / Vilko, Jyri / Nazir, S. (eds.), Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Management. (Routledge Studies in Transport Analysis) 314 pp. 2026:1 (Routledge, UK) <759-408>
ISBN 978-1-032-93625-3 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of electric vehicle (EV) supply chains, providing valuable insights into efficient, sustainable, and resilient management practices. It addresses critical environmental, social, and economic challenges, contributing directly to global decarbonization efforts.Bridging theory and practice, the book supports both academic inquiry and industry application by combining research-based knowledge with real-world examples. By nurturing a deeper understanding of the EV supply chain and highlighting emerging trends, innovative strategies, and global case studies, it empowers stakeholders to accelerate the transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable mobility future.This volume is designed for a broad audience, including EV manufacturers, supply chain professionals, sustainability leaders, policymakers, and scholars focused on sustainable transportation and supply chain innovation.

Simeone, Luca / Bellincampi, Martino et al., Futures Thinking: Using a Multidisciplinary Approach. 250 pp. 2026:4 (Routledge, UK) <759-409>
ISBN 978-1-041-06907-2 hard ¥39,798.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-041-03792-7 paper ¥9,725.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

In an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving world, Futures Thinking: Using a Multidisciplinary Approach offers an essential guide for navigating the uncertainty of our times.This book integrates the rigour of traditional social research methodologies, the precision of data science, and the visionary insights of foresight, alongside the inclusive principles of participatory design. Essential methods, such as horizon scanning, scenario building, and trend analysis, are presented, highlighting how these can help governments, organizations, and individuals navigate uncertainty. The importance of imagining possible and plausible futures to inform present decisions is discussed, along with how futures thinking fosters strategic innovation. By equipping readers with the tools to interpret and imagine diverse future trajectories, it demonstrates how combining data analysis, strategic foresight, and community engagement can drive sustainable, inclusive solutions. Presenting a new and deeply researched methodology, the book encourages readers to adopt a long-term mindset, essential for addressing the challenges of today and tomorrow. Expert contributors from industry, academia, government, and NGOs-including Jim Dator, Jeanette Kwek, Sohail Inayatullah and his digital twin, Joice Preira, and Anne-Katrin Bock-enhance this essential guide to navigating uncertainty through their futures thinking expertise.Aimed at professionals, managers, academics, and curious minds alike, this book fosters a collaborative and holistic approach to shaping desirable futures.

Sparling, Steven, The Thriving Creative: Successful Freelancing in the Creative Economy. 176 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-410>
ISBN 978-1-032-85433-5 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-84400-8 paper ¥10,609.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

A global creative freelance movement is happening - do you want to be part of it? Here is the playbook of freelance work practices to embrace the promise of self-employment and succeed within the growing creative sector.The global creative economy is booming, generating over $2 trillion in annual revenue according to the UN. Post-pandemic, freelancing is on the rise, as principal income or a side hustle. This book will show you how you can take your talents, join the freelance movement, and thrive within the creative economy. From choosing a niche and launching a freelance practice, to working with clients, managing the money, and looking after yourself as a freelancer, this book focuses on developing resilient freelancers and sustainable freelance practices. This holistic approach lifts creatives to succeed in the creative industries on their own terms.Surviving and thriving as a creative freelancer isn't easy, but mastering the skills in this book will improve the odds for recent graduates, career changers, students, and anyone aspiring to use their creative skills but unsure where to start.

社会的責任投資が機能しない理由とその直し方
Swanson, Brad, Profit vs. Progress: Why Socially Responsible Investment Doesn't Work and How to Fix It. 192 pp. 2026:3 (MIT Pr., US) <759-411>
ISBN 978-0-262-05159-0 hard ¥6,087.- (税込) US$ 27.95

Why socially responsible investment promises to make investors richer and the world better but fails at both. Wall Street thrives by telling investors that clever financial strategies can reverse the trade-off between corporate profits and social progress. But the link between greater corporate social responsibility and improved financial performance is an illusion. Profit vs. Progress dissects the massive $30 trillion socially responsible or sustainable finance industry and finds the emperor has no clothes. At best, sustainable investing typically delivers average rates of financial and social returns. But it makes social and environmental crises harder to overcome, by using financial gimmickry to distract our attention from real solutions. Author Brad Swanson argues that corporations in competitive markets act without moral values, and ethical investment can t prod them to greater social responsibility. The only way to change the outcome of the game is to change the rules. The solutions will have to come from legislatures, not corporate boardrooms. Swanson calls for public policies to make businesses better serve all of society, not just their shareholders without blunting their edge. His recommendations include breaking up the cartel of large asset managers, rebuilding the influence of organized labor, curbing the rapacious behavior of the private equity industry, and eliminating the conflict of interest that pits corporate directors against the greater good of the community. The author shows that in previous eras of social crisis caused by corporate excess, meaningful reforms emerged through the political process. Today as well, the path forward is clear if we have the will to follow it.

Vandervelde, Walter E.G., WINGS: The Five Primary Skills for the Future of Work. 224 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-413>
ISBN 978-1-041-16056-4 hard ¥39,798.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-041-14472-4 paper ¥9,725.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

Technology is transforming every industry and hard skills alone no longer guarantee success. What truly endures are the human skills that no machine can replicate. WINGS revolutionizes the way we look at soft skills, reframing them as the five primary behavioral skills that underpin lifelong growth, adaptability and resilience.These skills - Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Personal Leadership, Social Intelligence and Attention Management - form the foundation beneath every future skill identified by global experts. With vivid examples, practical strategies and a clear framework, this book helps professionals, educators and leaders thrive in a world shaped by speed, complexity and disruption.This book is the ultimate toolkit for developing a new mindset for success and future-proofing one's career and personal development. It provides practical strategies that empower professionals, leaders and educators to develop these essential skills and create a lasting impact. Both within their organizations and beyond.To turn insight into action, WINGS.AID - a free AI-powered companion - offers tools to assess skills, deliver tailored guidance and support the application of the WINGS mindset in everyday work and learning.

リーダーシップと経営－経験から学ぶ
Wilson, Alan, Leadership and Management: Learning from Experience. 208 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-415>
ISBN 978-1-041-14159-4 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-14157-0 paper ¥10,609.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

Spanning a stellar career as the leader of large organisations across government, industry and education, Sir Alan Wilson has developed a deep insight into what 'actually' works in practice through the lens of systems analysis.Leaders and managers face daily challenges but need to articulate and communicate their objectives and plans for the longer term in a complex and rapidly changing environment. In the first part, five key elements of the framework are demonstrated in successive chapters: systems and the 'big picture'; strategy; finance; structures; and integrating through 'making things work'. The second part reveals the urgent challenges that translate from the global and international through to national and local scales: climate change and sustainability, security, pandemics, and social inclusion. The evolution of technology, artificial intelligence, and data science demand stronger strategies, leadership, and management across all organisations at all scales. This book responds to this need by providing international case studies, a unique framework, and references to out-of-the-box thinking that can be applied to a variety of circumstances.Leading and Management is a valuable resource for leaders and managers at all levels in any kind of organisation, particularly in universities, local authorities, government departments, industry, and those responsible for managing research.

Tang, Ling, Burnout Market Feminism: Urban Chinese Businesswomen in the Internet Age. (Labor and Technology) 224 pp. 2026:5 (MIT Pr., US) <759-299>
ISBN 978-0-262-05188-0 paper ¥10,890.- (税込) US$ 50.00

Berube, Julie / Chiapello, Laureline / Caron, Helene, Managing Projects in the Creative Industries. (Routledge Research in the Creative and Cultural Industries) 122 pp. 2025:12 (Routledge, UK) <759-381>
ISBN 978-1-032-85055-9 hard ¥15,621.- (税込) GB￡ 52.99

This book offers a critical and transdisciplinary rethinking of project management in the creative industries. Bridging theory and practice, it explores how traditional approaches can be adapted, enriched, or challenged to better respond to the complex, uncertain, and value-driven nature of contemporary creative work.Each chapter explores project management theory through clearly articulated frameworks from major schools of thought, referencing key scholarly contributions. These theoretical discussions are complemented by real-world examples from an experienced creative industries project manager, creating a dialogue between academic rigor and practical relevance. The text critically examines traditional project management assumptions, offering conceptual resources to reimagine project management as a collaborative, reflexive space for meaning-making. Drawing on provocative frameworks like the Scandinavian School and Making Projects Critical, alongside insights from design and the social sciences, it proposes integrative models that balance organisational efficiency with the unique values, rhythms, and processes inherent to creative practice. The dual approach of theoretical depth paired with practitioner wisdom equips readers with both intellectual understanding and practical tools to navigate the complexities of managing innovative projects. The result is a fresh perspective that honours the distinctive characteristics of creative work while maintaining necessary structure and direction.Managing Projects in the Creative Industries is intended for researchers, students, project management professionals, and practitioners in the cultural and creative industries who seek to enrich their practices, challenge dominant norms, and develop more human-centred, critical, and context-sensitive approaches.

Beura, Dhananjay / Nayak, Mihir Ranjan (eds.), Navigating Digital Disruption: Strategies for Sustainable Business Management. 340 pp. 2026:1 (Routledge, UK) <759-382>
ISBN 978-1-041-20459-6 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-20460-2 paper ¥12,673.- (税込) GB￡ 42.99

The digital revolution has significantly transformed the global business landscape. As digital technologies continue to disrupt traditional business models, organizations across sectors are compelled to rethink their strategies for growth, resilience, and sustainability. The convergence of innovation, artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and digital marketing has not only created new avenues for competitiveness but also brought forth complex challenges for businesses aiming to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. This book, "Navigating Digital Disruption - Strategies for Sustainable Business Management", is a scholarly compilation of selected research papers presented at the International Conference on Advanced Research in Digital Age (ICARD-25) held at BIITM, Bhubaneswar. The contributions in this volume stem from rigorous academic inquiry and practical insights, aimed at offering a roadmap for managing digital trans?formation while ensuring sustainability.

ベイズ企業家精神
Agrawal, Ajay / Camuffo, Arnaldo et al. (eds.), Bayesian Entrepreneurship. 372 pp. 2026:4 (MIT Pr., US) <759-193>
ISBN 978-0-262-05215-3 hard ¥26,136.- (税込) US$ 120.00

Hossain, Imran / Azrour, Mourade et al. (eds.), Industry 5.0 and Sustainable Development: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications. (Routledge Studies in Sustainable Development) 320 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-202>
ISBN 978-1-041-08927-8 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

Exploring the intersection of Industry 5.0 technologies and sustainable development, this book integrates newer technologies - such as AI, automation, Internet of Things, and robotics - within sustainability frameworks to provide both theoretical foundations and practical applications.Providing actionable insights for academics, policymakers, and industry professionals, this edited collection investigates the nexus of technology, social equity, and environmental responsibility in Industry 5.0 across a diverse range of chapters from authors based in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Morrocco, Nigeria, Poland, South Africa, Sudan and USA while it also includes case studies from developed and emerging economies, such as Germany, Canada, USA, India, Brazil, China, and South Africa. Offering a balanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities in different regions, the global cases highlight the universal relevance of the discussions and address the pressing sustainability challenges faced by both developed and developing countries. By incorporating strategic recommendations for policymakers and business leaders, the book forges the connection between academic research and industry practices and serves as a comprehensive guide for aligning industrial progress with sustainable development goals. It also looks to the future through a discussion of the transition towards Industry 6.0, offering valuable insight as technological advancements continue.Industry 5.0 and Sustainable Development is intended for academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals who are engaged in sustainable development, environmental studies, business management, and industrial engineering, as well as upper-level students exploring the integration of advanced technologies with sustainability principles.

Westbrook, T'Pring R. / Holmes, Allison K., Data Party: You Can Transform Your Nonprofit Organization with Data. 200 pp. 2026:6 (Johns Hopkins U. Pr., US) <759-205>
ISBN 978-1-4214-5302-6 paper ¥5,651.- (税込) US$ 25.95

A practical guide to making data capacity accessible, meaningful, and empowering in nonprofits.In today's nonprofit landscape, the language of data is everywhere. Leaders are urged to be data-driven, but for many small and mid-sized organizations, the idea of working with data is as intimidating as it is essential. Some feel overwhelmed by the demand to build reliable systems for reporting and analysis, while others are buried under numbers they cannot organize into meaningful insights. In Data Party, T'Pring R. Westbrook and Allison K. Holmes bring fresh perspective to what it means for nonprofits to strengthen their data capacity. Through real-world examples, sharp analysis, and a keen understanding of organizational challenges, the authors reveal how data can become less of a source of anxiety and more of a tool for learning, accountability, and growth. Rather than treating data as an abstract or technical puzzle, Westbrook and Holmes emphasize its role in shaping equitable practices and supporting mission-driven work. They show how organizations can move beyond fear and frustration to create systems that are not only functional but empowering. Their approach highlights the connections among good data practice, effective communication, and sustainable impact. Data Party speaks directly to leaders, staff, and partners navigating the complexities of today's information-oriented environment. It provides a language and framework that make data capacity approachable while never losing sight of the broader values that drive nonprofit missions. For anyone invested in using information to make better decisions and deepen community impact, this book is an invaluable resource.

Mahosi, Brian Ngwako Mokgatetswa / Netswera, F. et al., The Informal Business Sector in BRICS+ Countries: Sustainable Economic Development in the Global South. (Routledge Research in Sustainability and Business) 256 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-215>
ISBN 978-1-032-94997-0 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book presents a critical analysis of the informal business sector and explores how it can be effectively leveraged to contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic development within BRICS+ nations and the Global South.Drawing on insights from dualistic economic theory, the dynamics of informal markets, and institutional roles in economic growth, the authors emphasize the need for nuanced and evidence-based policy approaches. Through the application of key theoretical frameworks-including the Lewis Model, segmented labour market theory, and new institutional economics-the book evaluates the sector's role in shaping economic development indicators across BRICS+ nations and the Global South. In particular, the volume provides policy frameworks to support the formalization and empowerment of informal enterprises, contributing to inclusive growth and resilient economic systems. It also analyses and offers solutions on how the informal sector can best be engaged and explains that in order to create policies that effectively harness the informal business sector's potential for economic development, a deeper understanding of it is imperative. Over the course of the book, ideas from the fields of dualistic economies, the dynamics of the informal sector, and the function of institutions in economic growth are incorporated.Targeted at scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in the fields of entrepreneurship, development economics, and informal enterprise, the book offers both academic insights and practical policy recommendations. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the structural, cultural, and institutional forces influencing the informal sector in emerging economies.

統合ケア・ハンドブック　第3版　全3巻
Amelung, Volker / Stein, Viktoria / Suter, E. et al. (eds.), Handbook of Integrated Care. 3rd ed. 3 vols. 1697 pp. 2025:11 (Springer, GW) <758-280>
ISBN 978-3-031-96285-1 hard ¥177,866.- (税込) EUR 699.99

This handbook shares profound insights into the main principles and concepts of integrated care. It offers a multi-disciplinary perspective with a focus on patient orientation, efficiency, and quality by applying widely recognized management approaches to the field of healthcare. The handbook also highlights international best practices and shows how integrated care can work in various health systems. In the majority of health systems around the world, the delivery of healthcare and social care is characterised by fragmentation and complexity. Consequently, much of the recent international discussion in the fields of health policy and health management has focused on the topic of integrated care. "Integrated" acknowledges the complexity of patients' needs and aims to meet them by taking into account both health and social care aspects. Changing and improving processes in a coordinated way is at the heart of this approach. The third edition offers new chapters on people-centredness, complexity theories and evaluation methods, additional management tools and a wealth of experiences from different countries and localities. It is essential reading both for health policymakers seeking inspiration for legislation and for practitioners involved in the management of public health services who want to learn from good practice.

Ajour El Zein, Samer / Morillo, Consolacion (eds.), Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The Advocacy for a Tech-Corporate Ecosystem. (Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics) 281 pp. 2025:12 (Springer, GW) <758-329>
ISBN 978-3-032-05729-7 hard ¥33,029.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This volume presents a comprehensive exploration of how innovation ecosystems, driven by business entrepreneurship and digital transformation, can reshape institutions and industries toward sustainability and resilience. Through diverse case studies and empirical research, it examines strategic knowledge transfer, inclusive talent acquisition, crowdfunding dynamics, and the role of academia in fostering innovation. The book also focuses on sustainable project management, circular economy practices, and eco-innovation in water and waste systems. It highlights the importance of tech-driven ecosystems supported by education, developer communities, and startups. Offering insights into financial systems, policy impacts, and urban innovation, this work equips leaders, scholars, and policymakers with the tools to navigate technological change and build balanced, knowledge-based economies.

Akter, Shahriar / Hossain, M. A / Yildiz, H. et al. (eds.), Advanced Technologies in Business. Volume I: Strategic, Managerial and Marketing Impacts. (Palgrave Intersections of Business and the Sciences, in association with Gnosis Mediterranean Institute for Management Science) 332 pp. 2025:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <758-330>
ISBN 978-3-032-03479-3 hard ¥45,734.- (税込) EUR 179.99

This two-volume work explores how advanced, technologically orientated business research aims to foster organizational and industry evolution, along with sustainable progress of enduring societal implications. As businesses increasingly embrace transformative technologies, their profound and far-reaching societal consequences necessitate a cross-disciplinary scientific approach coupled with an artistic and imaginative lens. Against this backdrop, authors in this book navigate the intricate web of impacts on employment and leadership, business model innovation, advanced data driven decision making, digital transformation, data ecosystems and analytics, AI-led e-commerce and branding, and virtual reality. The topics cover an array of geographic regions and industries, including professional services, education, fashion, sports, and hospitality & tourism. Business technology theory and science are ultimately geared towards practicable application, and are contextualized by sustainability and socioeconomic advancement. This first volume investigates the strategic, managerial and marketing impacts of advanced business technologies, while volume two explores their role in industry and policy, elucidating also the art and fiction of their societal impact.

Akter, Shahriar / Hossain, M. A. / Yildiz, H. et al. (eds.), Advanced Technologies in Business. Volume II: Industry, Policy and Societal Impacts. (Palgrave Intersections of Business and the Sciences, in association with Gnosis Mediterranean Institute for Management Science) 382 pp. 2026:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <758-331>
ISBN 978-3-032-03491-5 hard ¥45,734.- (税込) EUR 179.99

This two-volume work explores how advanced, technologically orientated business research aims to foster organizational and industry evolution, along with sustainable progress of enduring societal implications. As businesses increasingly embrace transformative technologies, their profound and far-reaching societal consequences necessitate a cross-disciplinary scientific approach coupled with an artistic and imaginative lens. Against this backdrop, authors in this book navigate the intricate web of impacts on employment and leadership, business model innovation, advanced data driven decision making, digital transformation, data ecosystems and analytics, AI-led e-commerce and branding, and virtual reality. The topics cover an array of geographic regions and industries, including professional services, education, fashion, sports, and hospitality & tourism. Business technology theory and science are ultimately geared towards practicable application, and are contextualized by sustainability and socioeconomic advancement. This second volume explores the role of advanced business technologies in industry and policy, elucidating also the art and fiction of their societal impact, while the first volume investigates their strategic, managerial and marketing impacts.

Alvelos, Filipe / Martins, Isabel et al. (eds.), Advances in Optimization and Wildfire: Proceedings of the First Optimization and Wildfire Conference, October 1-4 2024, Luso, Portugal. (Lecture Notes in Operations Research) 254 pp. 2025:12 (Springer, GW) <758-332>
ISBN 978-3-032-03107-5 paper ¥38,111.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book constitutes the proceedings of the First Optimization and Wildfire Conference, held in Luso, Portugal, from October 1-4, 2024. The book features state-of-the-art research results in wildfire management and optimization, highlighting the latest advances in operational research and decision-making methods, and offers innovative solutions to wildfire-related decision problems. It focuses on the application of these methods, including optimization models and solution approaches, to address the complex challenges posed by wildfires. By bringing together cutting-edge research and practical solutions, this book serves as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to improving wildfire management and decision-making processes.

Basile, Vincenzo (ed.), Resilient Business Models: Innovating Through Global Challenges to Creating Sustainable Futures. (Future of Business and Finance) 341 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <758-334>
ISBN 978-3-032-02765-8 hard ¥27,947.- (税込) EUR 109.99

Amid global crises-pandemics, conflicts, energy shocks-this book explores how resilient, innovation-driven business models are reshaping industries. It presents a multidisciplinary framework enriched by 18 case studies, revealing how firms evolve from static structures to dynamic, ethical ecosystems. Resilience is not a temporary fix but a strategic foundation for long-term impact. These models emphasize adaptability, sustainability, and systemic awareness. The book bridges academic insight and practical relevance, offering a roadmap for leaders, entrepreneurs, and scholars navigating complexity. It redefines business strategy as a generative act-aligning value creation with meaning and shared purpose.

Bodrozic-Brnic, Kristina / Schulte, Volker et al. (eds.), Digital Transformation in Knowledge Transfer: Shaping the Future. (Digital Transformation and Innovation) 304 pp. 2025:12 (Springer, GW) <758-335>
ISBN 978-3-032-07328-0 hard ¥22,865.- (税込) EUR 89.99

This book examines the evolving role of digitalization in knowledge transfer within businesses and education, offering a thoughtful exploration of innovative frameworks, case studies, and practical strategies to address the challenges of a rapidly changing landscape. Integrating perspectives from very diverse fields highlights how AI, immersive technologies, and an attitude of co-creation can enhance knowledge retention, ecosystem thinking, and learner engagement. Bringing together contributions from experts across industries and academia, the book combines theoretical insights with truly practical applications. Topics include AI-enhanced HR processes, digital ecosystems for small and medium-sized enterprises, and methods to improve learner motivation through tools like chatbots and immersive worlds. Through case studies, such as the use of an Extended Reality demonstrator in collaborative workspaces and systematic approaches to AI adoption, the book provides readers with a deeper understanding of how knowledge transfer can be reimagined in digital environments. It also raises critical questions about the integration of AI, the ethical implications of automation in knowledge management, and the future of workplace learning. It further explores practical solutions, including frameworks for collaborative business-education partnerships and strategies to support upskilling and innovation in digital ecosystems. Its focus on fostering resilient, adaptive systems and addressing pressing challenges in knowledge transfer makes it a practical guide for creating sustainable and forward-thinking solutions. As such, the book provides business leaders, educators, and policymakers with actionable insights to support innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Professionals navigating the complexities of digital transformation will also find it a valuable resource.

Boehm, Stephan / Collins, S. / Godulla, A. et al. (eds.), Handbook of AI-based Media Disruption: Emerging Technologies and Multidisciplinary Perspectives Across Sectors. (Future of Business and Finance) 451 pp. 2025:12 (Springer, GW) <758-336>
ISBN 978-3-032-07604-5 hard ¥25,406.- (税込) EUR 99.99

Generative AI is reshaping the media landscape with unprecedented speed and scale. This book examines the disruptive impact of these technologies on the media sector. From the advent of tools like ChatGPT to the creation of synthetic media, the book provides a rigorous, scientific analysis of how Generative AI is altering content creation, distribution, and consumption. It brings together a multidisciplinary group of academics to offer in-depth discussions on the challenges and opportunities posed by AI-driven innovations. Rather than presenting isolated research findings, this anthology aims to systematically dissect the various dimensions of AI-based media disruption, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the changes underway. It addresses critical questions regarding the effects on media products, markets, professionals, and audiences, providing essential insights and forward-looking perspectives. This book is an essential read for scholars, media professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and media. Capturing the essence of current technological advancements, it offers a visionary outlook on future directions, equipping academics and professionals with the knowledge to navigate the ongoing digital transformation. By synthesizing cross-disciplinary perspectives, this volume stands as a critical guide for those at the intersection of media studies, technology, and digital innovation, aiming to foster an informed dialogue on navigating the media sector's evolving AI-driven landscape.

Cox, William T. L., Overcoming Bias Habits: An Evidence-Based Guide to Creating a Joyfully Inclusive World. 232 pp. 2026:3 (U. California Pr., US) <758-337>
ISBN 978-0-520-41041-1 hard ¥20,691.- (税込) US$ 95.00
ISBN 978-0-520-41042-8 paper ¥5,434.- (税込) US$ 24.95

An action-oriented, scientifically tested guide to confronting and overcoming bias. Most anti-bias trainings offer empty words rather than effective, practical solutions. In this hopeful and accessible guide, scientist-practitioner William T. L. Cox breaks down the science behind stereotypes, bias, and the habits we form that perpetuate these cognitive traps in daily life. He highlights lessons from his empirically backed anti-bias training and provides actionable tools for preventing bias and speaking out in favor of diversity. Overcoming Bias Habits inspires us to be agents of change by making meaningful transformations in our behaviors and maintaining them over time. Focusing on individuals and our habits, however, does not mean ignoring the systems and institutions that perpetuate discrimination: Doing the work for ourselves empowers us to also hold institutions accountable and to effect genuine, lasting change in our schools, workplaces, and communities.

Dabic, Marina / Tariq, Adeel / Torkkeli, Marko (eds.), Artificial Humans: Reimagining Organizational Creativity and Innovation in Industry 5.0. (Future of Business and Finance) 225 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <758-338>
ISBN 978-3-032-06603-9 hard ¥22,865.- (税込) EUR 89.99

This book explores multiple aspects of human-AI collaborations, especially human-centric design in organizations for creativity and innovation. It also examines how human-AI collaborations have and continue to change organizations and workplaces as well as their ethical, legal and regulatory challenges. In addition to fundamental topics, the book also demonstrates effective uses of human-AI collaborations for organizational innovation through real world case studies. Featuring unique contributions from professionals in various areas of innovation and technology, this book provides practitioners, leaders, tech experts, and inquisitive thinkers with a thorough understanding of human-AI collaborations, creativity, and innovation.

Dana, Leo-Paul / Salamzadeh, Aidin, Entrepreneurship in Southern Africa: How History Shaped the Present. (Ethnic and Indigenous Business Studies) 181 pp. 2025:12 (Springer, GW) <758-339>
ISBN 978-3-032-05426-5 hard ¥33,029.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This monograph explores the dynamic entrepreneurial landscapes of seven African nations-Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the broader continent. Through vivid case studies and personal encounters, the author examines how cultural values, informal markets, and global influences shape business practices. From Dinapama Manufacturing in Namibia to livestock economies in Lesotho, and informal vendors in Mozambique and Botswana, this volume reveals the resilience and innovation driving African enterprise. Drawing on the scholarship of Leo-Paul Dana and development pioneers like Sivan Yari, it contrasts firm-type and bazaar economies, highlighting the role of relationships, networks, and mindset. Richly illustrated and deeply reflective, this book is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand Africa's entrepreneurial spirit and its place in the global economy.

ビジネス・イノベーション分野の探究　第2版
Gassmann, Oliver / Frankenberger, K. / Sauer, R. et al., Exploring the Field of Business Innovation: New Theoretical Perspectives. 2nd ed. 163 pp. 2025:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <758-341>
ISBN 978-3-032-03103-7 hard ¥10,160.- (税込) EUR 39.99

Business Innovation is key to the continuing prosperity of firms and to the resolution of environmental and societal grand challenges alike. It has, therefore, become one of the core fields of academic inquiry of our times. It is, however, also an inherently inter-disciplinary subject, inviting contributions from a variety of disciplines. Due to their diverse backgrounds, scholars interested in business innovation frequently lack a "common language" and a shared base of knowledge to integrate their individual contributions effectively. This revised and updated edition starts with the fundamental considerations concerning the role of theories, different types of theories, and different forms of logical reasoning in this field. It goes on to present seven different schools of thought about business innovation, before concluding with the main theories currently used to study business innovation. 'Exploring the Field of Business Innovation' aims at making this domain more accessible to scholars irrespective of their background and career stage, fostering the inter-disciplinary debate, and inspiring researchers to look at this phenomenon from new and different angles.

Heim, Lars, Mastering Business Model Stress Testing: Navigating Megatrends and Market Dynamics Through Strategic Analysis and Innovation. (Future of Business and Finance) 132 pp. 2025:10 (Springer, GW) <758-342>
ISBN 978-3-658-49510-7 hard ¥17,783.- (税込) EUR 69.99

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, organizations encounter the perpetual challenge of re-evaluating and adjusting their business frameworks. This book presents a comprehensive guide to fortifying and adapting business models to meet this demand. This author elucidates how enterprises can enhance their competitive edge by methodically scrutinizing and accommodating megatrends such as digitalization, sustainability, and globalization. It integrates established business model stress-testing methodologies with pragmatic strategies for preemptively addressing forthcoming market dynamics. Through meticulous examination of case studies and actionable directives, this resource emerges as an essential asset for executives, strategists, and innovators striving to ensure the resilience of their enterprises. Offering not only profound insights into business model innovation, but also tangible counsel for navigating a swiftly evolving environment, it stands as an invaluable resource for those aiming to thrive amidst change.

Krishnan, Saravanan / Kumar, R. / Ramakrishnan, S. (eds.), Unveiling Blockchain Enabled Business Applications. (Contributions to Management Science) 396 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <758-344>
ISBN 978-981-9523-36-8 hard ¥50,816.- (税込) EUR 199.99

This edited book presents detailed exploration of adaptions of blockchain in business use case applications. It proposes that blockchain tech is the best choice for modern businesses that require agility, secure, efficient and transparent way of doing business process. The book covers different versions of blockchain applications, focusing on different tools, platforms and techniques, exploring challenges and issues through contributions from different parts of the world. It highlights successful implementation of blockchain in various sectors and presents multiple perspectives from academia, industry and business fields, presenting current and future business applications utilizing the blockchain techniques. Novel architectural and business blockchain use case solutions are the core aspects of this book. The wide variety in topics the book presents offers readers multiple perspectives on blockchain business opportunities. The volume can be used by undergraduate and postgraduate students of management as well as engineering, in addition to researchers and blockchain practitioners, business managers and administrators who are engaged in working on blockchain related technologies. Additionally, policy makers and government regulatory agencies will also find many take-aways in the book.