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

Fotea, Silvia L. / Vaduva, S. A. / Fotea, I. S. (eds.), Reimagining Capitalism in a Post-Globalization World: Proceedings of the 13th Griffiths School of Management & IT Annual Conference (GSMAC 23), Oradea, Romania, June 9, 2023. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics) 498 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <732-220>
ISBN 978-3-031-59857-9 hard ¥41,378.- (税込) EUR 179.99

In a world that is grappling with soaring energy costs, widespread inflation, armed conflicts, and the looming specter of trade wars, world leaders and pundits are actively seeking transformative paradigms to usher in a sense of stability, many of them envisioning a reimagination of capitalism. This volume offers a unique Eastern European perspective on this phenomenon. Featuring select contributions presented at the 13th Annual Griffiths School of Management & IT's Conference on Business, Entrepreneurship and Ethics (GSMAC 2023), this book explores the future of innovation, digital entrepreneurship, digital leadership and management, stakeholder capitalism, corporate social responsibility, among other areas. The enclosed research identifies challenges of the new social, economic, and technological paradigms companies are facing and offers concrete solutions.

Campbell, Darryl, Fatal Abstraction: Why the Managerial Class Loses Control of Software. 320 pp. 2025:5 (Norton, US) <732-283>
ISBN 978-1-324-07895-1 hard ¥6,201.- (税込) US$ 29.99

Digital technology was supposed to change the world for the better, but it has left us miserable, divided, and misinformed-when it hasn't posed a direct threat to our physical safety. As acclaimed writer Darryl Campbell explains, the problem isn't just greedy CEOs promising to "change the world" as they seek ever more eyeballs and app downloads. It's that the tech industry struggles to understand what its products actually do and how they might fail. The reason is twofold: an unshakeable faith in managerialism-the notion that every business can be reduced to a spreadsheet overseen by MBAs-and an equally strong belief in software as the solution to all problems. From airplane disasters to PowerPoint propaganda to the perils of generative AI, Campbell uncovers a pattern of recklessness and overconfidence in the managerial class-and ultimately argues that developers themselves must intervene to curb corporate power.

Cinque, Silvia / Ericsson, Daniel (eds.), Debating 'Homo Academicus' in Management and Organization: Ontological Assumptions and Practical Implications. (Palgrave Debates in Business and Management) 230 pp. 2024:10 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <732-284>
ISBN 978-3-031-58194-6 hard ¥39,079.- (税込) EUR 169.99

In the fields of management and organization, there is an ongoing debate about different ontological assumptions about people in and around organizations, and the dangers of self-fulling prophecies, i.e., the phenomena in which unsubstantiated, unethical, or dysfunctional assumptions about people can lead to adverse practical consequences. This open access book advances this debate, but in a self-reflexive direction, asking: Who do we, as scholars in the fields of management and organization, think we are? What ontological assumptions about ourselves do we live by? Do we think we are something "special", a 'Homo Academicus', distinctively separated from the life-world of managers and employees but linked with other academics such as, say, philosophers and sociologists? If so, what are the consequences and implications of such assumptions? Part of the popular Palgrave Debates in Business and Management series, each of the chapters disclose, problematize, and criticize different ontological assumptions about 'Homo Academicus' that underpins research in the fields of management and organization. It will be of great interest to management and organization scholars and students, as well as those with a broader interest in methodology and critical studies.

Edler, Jakob / Walz, Rainer (eds.), Systems and Innovation Research in Transition: Research Questions and Trends in Historical Perspective. (Sustainability and Innovation) 340 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <732-286>
ISBN 978-3-031-66099-3 hard ¥11,491.- (税込) EUR 49.99

In the last decades it has become more and more imperative for our societies, and for decision makers in all areas of society, to understand the dynamics through which innovation systems develop and through which socio-technical systems transform themselves. As both innovation and transformation are strongly intertwined, it has equally become imperative to analyse their dynamics as well as their interplay. This open access volume reflects on the research fields that have developed in the last five decades to do exactly that. It defines and delineates research on systems and innovation as encompassing the scientific study of, first, the conditions, dynamics and impacts associated with the generation and uptake of innovations and, second, the development and transformation of functional systems satisfying essential needs such as the provision of energy or water. Further, the area of Systems and Innovation Research (SIR) is characterised by problem and stakeholder oriented research. We chose five decades as time frame because we noted that roughly 50 years ago a number of research institutes dedicated to SIR were founded and the SIR area started to grow significantly. We present a systematic history of nine selected fields within the area of SIR (Innovation policy, Innovation indicators, Foresight, Policy Evaluation, Technology Assessment, Production Paradigms, Renewable Energies, Energy Efficiency, Water Use). We also present a conceptual framework to understand the processes by which the research fields have developed. This allows to draw general lessons as to what drives fields throughout their development and how their role vis-a-vis policy, businesses and societies changes over time. It also allows to speculate about future challenges and trends in the SIR area. This is important because, if anything, the need to govern transformation through innovation will further grow in the future, and with it the need to understand the underlying dynamics.

Emmanuel, Jeremiah Arigu / Samaratunge, R. / Prajogo, D., Social Enterprises and Impact Investors: Partnerships that Sustain Emerging Countries. (Advances in Theory and Practice of Emerging Markets) 190 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <732-288>
ISBN 978-3-031-59453-3 hard ¥27,584.- (税込) EUR 119.99

Emrouznejad, Ali / Thanassoulis, E. / Toloo, M. (eds.), Advances in the Theory and Applications of Performance Measurement and Management: Proceedings of DEA45-International Conference on Data Envelopment Analysis. (Lecture Notes in Operations Research) 325 pp. 2024:11 (Springer, GW) <732-289>
ISBN 978-3-031-61596-2 hard ¥36,780.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book presents selected proceedings of DEA45: International Conference on Data Envelopment Analysis, which was held September 4-6, 2023, at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK. It contains theoretical and empirical papers on Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and related fields with a focus on performance measurement and management. It discusses the latest research and developments and their application in various areas such as regulation, agriculture, education, financial and health services. The book is of interest to both researchers and practitioners working on or utilizing the DEA method for examining efficiencies across various organizations.

Fasnacht, Daniel, Open and Digital Ecosystems: Added Value Through Industry and Technology Convergence. 294 pp. 2024:11 (Springer, GW) <732-290>
ISBN 978-3-658-45394-7 paper ¥17,239.- (税込) EUR 74.99

Dive into the fascinating world of digital disruption and discover the transformative power of open and digital ecosystems, which will constitute one-third of global trade by 2030. This book demonstrates how value creation occurs beyond organizational boundaries and places the consumer at the forefront. The convergence of industries and technologies drives the experience-oriented customer journey and accelerates digital transformation. Explore Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, the Internet of Things, Blockchain, Cloud, and Quantum Computing as key building blocks for innovation. The golden triangle of digital ecosystems - commerce, social media, and finance - illustrates how companies like Alibaba, Tencent, NIO, Alphabet, Apple, Amazon, and Migros create unique customer experiences and integrate services with super-apps. Through in-depth analyses and practical case studies, you will learn how companies can thrive in this revolutionary model, achieving growth by sharing knowledge and resources, responding swiftly to market changes, and balancing the optimization of existing businesses with the exploration of new opportunities. Leadership in open and digital ecosystems demands a shift in mindset and the development of new dynamic capabilities. Emphasizing openness, agility, and ambidexterity as critical skills, this book is an indispensable guide for companies aiming to leverage open and digital ecosystems for sustainable growth and to build agile, resilient organizations. Gain a modern understanding of leadership and discover how it shapes the future of work in the era of digital ecosystems.

Fischhoff, Baruch, Bounded Disciplines and Unbounded Problems: A Vision for Management Science. (Clarendon Lectures in Management Studies) 192 pp. 2025:2 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <732-291>
ISBN 978-0-19-889390-5 hard ¥6,930.- (税込) GB￡ 25.00

People often face complex, novel, fateful, and wildly unbounded problems throughout their lives. In their work, disciplinary scientists hone their wisdom on the complexities of necessarily bounded problems. Bounded Disciplines and Unbounded Problems offers a vision for schools of management science to bring these worlds together, by doing more of what they do best, co-creating solutions in ways that serve the world and the disciplines. Disciplinary wisdom is illustrated with studies eliciting beliefs and preferences. Collaboration is illustrated with a wide variety of applications, including climate, energy, health, security, technology, and natural disasters. The proposed strategy, for bonding bounded disciplines, offers a realistic path forward, at a time when the value of academia is sometimes questioned by the public, students, and even some of its members.

経営分析－データ主導の決定のための方法と事例
Huntsinger, Richard, Business Analytics: Methods and Cases for Data-Driven Decisions. 700 pp. 2024:10 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <732-293>
ISBN 978-1-316-51215-9 hard ¥24,948.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00
ISBN 978-1-00-906079-0 paper ¥13,856.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99

Business analytics is all about leveraging data analysis and analytical modeling methods to achieve business objectives. This book is suitable for students with special interest in data science, business, or both. Methods are presented in an intuitive fashion, and business applications are backed up by an approachable level of mathematical rigor. The balance makes the material accessible to students with a broad range of backgrounds: those looking for 'So that's how it works!', 'So that's what it's for!', and 'So that's how to do it!' Students will come away well-positioned and well-differentiated for their future industry, consulting, academic, and government roles as data-savvy business practitioners. Accompanied by a robust set of digital materials including code, data sets, primers, and more for both students and instructors, this text is the ideal learning resource for senior and graduate students in business or data science departments.

Kahra, Lars, Agile Transformation: How to Successfully Shape Your Transition to a More Agile Organization. 120 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <732-294>
ISBN 978-3-662-69533-3 paper ¥14,940.- (税込) EUR 64.99

The book presents a model for assessing and systematically improving corporate agility in businesses. Agility enhances a company's responsiveness, innovative capacity, and resilience in crises, thereby creating an important success factor for businesses. For the successful implementation of an agile transformation, it is particularly important to proceed in a structured manner and accompany the transformation with professional expertise. With the INSERT Framework, a novel maturity and procedural model has been developed, which guides you step by step towards higher corporate agility. This framework prevents typical mistakes and risks of the agile transformation and optimizes success factors by utilizing best practices. Content Agile working methods as a success factor in modern corporate strategiesThe four maturity levels of corporate agilityThe phased model of the INSERT Framework: Initiation, Preparation, Execution

Kenny, Kate, Regulators of Last Resort: Whistleblowers, the Limits of the Law and the Power of Partnerships. 2024:11 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <732-295>
ISBN 978-1-00-942563-6 hard ¥20,790.- (税込) GB￡ 75.00
ISBN 978-1-00-942561-2 paper ¥6,649.- (税込) GB￡ 23.99

Kormann, Hermut / Boerner, Monika Susanne, Ownership in a Family Business as a Profession: Task Fulfillment in Balance of Responsibility, Competence, and Engagement. 161 pp. 2024:11 (Springer, GW) <732-296>
ISBN 978-3-658-45254-4 hard ¥19,538.- (税込) EUR 84.99

This book is aimed at owners, especially non-operating shareholders of family businesses. They work behind the scenes and carry significant responsibility for the success of the company. What characterizes good ownership? What competencies are essential for fulfilling their duties? How can succeeding shareholders also find guidance in the complex field of family businesses? Knowledgeable and practical, the authors outline all relevant areas of action. The book provides encouragement and support for developing a professional ownership structure and task distribution tailored to the individual situation and constellation of one's own family business.

Lago, Umberto, Global Business Model Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to RenDanHeYi (RDHY) Implementation. (Future of Business and Finance) 254 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <732-297>
ISBN 978-3-031-64856-4 hard ¥16,089.- (税込) EUR 69.99

This book takes the readers on a profound exploration of global business transformation through the lens of the RenDanHeYi (RDHY) business model. It discusses the complexities of implementing RDHY beyond China and navigating cultural, regulatory, and organizational intricacies. It helps uncover the pragmatic and outcome-oriented nature of RDHY, with a focus on aligning core values for sustainable success. Using a multidimensional analysis, the author reveals hidden layers of values, philosophies, and principles that underpin successful business models. For leaders and managers navigating the challenges of genuine transformation, this resource offers a comprehensive roadmap, transcending surface-level changes to foster authentic and enduring success in the dynamic landscape of global business innovation.

Lee, Pui Mun / Lee, Gyu Myoung (eds.), Selected Papers from the 10th International Conference on E-Business and Applications 2024. 187 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <732-298>
ISBN 978-981-9734-08-5 hard ¥50,574.- (税込) EUR 219.99

This book brings together original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 2024 10th International Conference on E-Business and Applications, held in Singapore from February 26 to 28, 2024. The papers delve into AI-enabled business innovation, data-driven value creation, and the emerging IoT landscape, providing in-depth insights into these rapidly evolving fields. The book bridges the gap between business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce trading technologies, offering a holistic perspective on the intersection of these disciplines. Readers can gain valuable knowledge through real-world examples, data visualization techniques, and business analytics applications, enhancing their understanding of how these concepts translate into tangible business outcomes.

Li, Menggang / Guowei, Hua / Huang, Anqiang et al. (eds.), IEIS 2023: Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Industrial Economics System and Industrial Security Engineering. (Lecture Notes in Operations Research) 209 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <732-299>
ISBN 978-981-9741-36-6 hard ¥36,780.- (税込) EUR 159.99

The proceedings volume is the documentary of IEIS 2023, held online on 26-28 July 2023. IEIS 2023 (International Conference on Industrial Economics System and Industrial Security Engineering), which is co-organized by Beijing Jiaotong University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is a prime international forum for people involved in the conference in the world to discuss the problems in industrial economics and industrial security theories and practices. It aims to provide insights in solving the problems in national economy, social development and economic security. The conference theme is "Industrial development, industrial security and national economic security under the background of globalization".

Napier, Rodney W. / Quinn, Floyd F. / Gershenfeld, Matti, Groups: Theory and Experience. 8th ed. 550 pp. 2024:9 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <732-300>
ISBN 978-1-00-936361-7 hard ¥33,264.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00
ISBN 978-1-00-936359-4 paper ¥13,856.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99

Retaining the broad yet practical approach of previous editions, this popular textbook has been fully updated with research and theory from the last two decades to guide students through the concepts and principles of group dynamics. It now includes a brand-new introductory chapter, three new chapters on diversity and inclusion, creativity and design, and virtual groups, and dedicated chapters on communication and perception. Each chapter features in-class 'Try this!' activities that promote understanding of practical applications, new case examples from real-world organizations, and enhanced learning objectives to guide readers' learning experience. Hundreds of new studies have been added throughout, and examples consider the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working, the MeToo movement, social media, climate change, and political polarization. Suitable for both undergraduates and first-year graduates, this textbook is supported by an online test bank, PowerPoint lecture slides, activity worksheets, and suggested additional resources.

木嶋恭一他編　社会決定システム科学－東南アジアにおける理論と応用
Novani, S. / Putro, U. S. / Kijima, Kyoichi et al. (eds.), Social Decision Systems Science: Theory and Applications in Southeast Asia. (Translational Systems Sciences 42) 194 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <732-302>
ISBN 978-981-9752-18-8 hard ¥39,079.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book applies a decision systems science perspective to social systems, using the case of Southeast Asia to illustrate the concepts it sets forth. Southeast Asia is one of the most culturally diverse parts of the world, comprising 11 countries with a combined population of approximately 647 million people. The focus is on Indonesia, the largest and most populous country in the region. Indonesia is an archipelago that is highly heterogeneous. It is the world's fourth most populous country, with some 280 million people spread over 17,508 islands. Great diversity is seen in its culture; however, most of the people greatly value collectiveness or exhibit high sociability and solidarity, i.e., a communal culture. In the culture of business in Indonesia, relationships are absolutely essential as a basis of decision making, thus it is quite different than that found in the West. The ensuing daily complexities require intensive interaction, negotiation processes, and coordination. In this context, common theories and best practices that are generated on the basis of more simplified assumptions often fail. Systems science offers an approach that can take these issues into account and potentially overcome such complexities. This book defines a social system as a complex interconnected set of entities that organize the life of human beings and that are implemented through a process of shared experience and creative tension such that they demonstrate emergent characteristics. To elucidate this definition, the discussion in the book aims to bridge and integrate basic research founded in systems concepts, logic, theories, and models of systems practices and methodologies into a process of social systems research. That process involves engaging various stakeholders in academia, business, and government so that in collaboration they can solve common problems based on multidisciplinary approaches-ones that encompass hard and soft and quantitative and qualitative systems as well as negotiations and simulations. The book has three major parts, the first of which discusses the importance of decisions in social system science that can be applied in managing complexities. The second part describes the use of multidisciplinary approaches for social systems, and the third deals with efforts to apply previously accepted concepts to real cases in Indonesia.

宇宙ビジネス
Ojala, Arto / Baber, William W. (eds.), Space Business: Emerging Theory and Practice. 312 pp. 2024:8 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <732-303>
ISBN 978-981-9734-29-0 hard ¥32,182.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book is an academic investigation of commercial activities of firms in the space related industries and those utilizing services provided by space technology firms. These firms and their activities are part of the "New Space" concept where space related commercial activities are undertaken and funded by private firms rather than government institutions. New Space is leading to business model innovation and new theory about space business activities including upstream and downstream commercial activities. Upstream value chains include activities prior to turnover of launched systems to operators. Downstream value chains include operation of systems in space as well as the transfer, processing, and sale of space-based data and data services. The commercial activities of space business now reach into everyday lives of most humans from banking and disaster management to resource monitoring to tourism. With such broad reach, the New Space ecosystem is rapidly developing in importance and complexity.

Rostamkhani, Ramin / Ramayah, Thurasamy, Navigating Circular Supply Chains: Optimizing Performance Measurement Through Fuzzy Methods and Quality Techniques. (SpringerBriefs in Operations Management) 112 pp. 2024:9 (Springer, GW) <732-304>
ISBN 978-981-9747-03-0 paper ¥11,491.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This book focuses on four key issues that are crucial to achieving productivity and sustainability in the circular supply chain management industry. These key topics are the elements of circular supply chain management, statistical techniques such as the design of experiments and statistical process control, well-known fuzzy techniques in the performance measurement analysis of circular supply chains, and the indicators of managing productivity and sustainability before and after implementing the model. Presenting a creative combination of fuzzy and statistical techniques on performance measurement in circular supply chain management, this book would be of interest to experts and technical managers who are responsible for implementing productivity and sustainability models within the organization as well as academics.

グーグル・モデル　第2版
Steiber, Annika, The Google Model: Managing Continuous Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World. 2nd ed. (Management for Professionals) 148 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <732-306>
ISBN 978-3-031-66811-1 hard ¥19,538.- (税込) EUR 84.99

Unlock the strategies and practices that have propelled Google and similar organizations to the forefront of innovation with this essential guide. This book delves into how Google has revolutionized management practices to foster continuous and disruptive innovation in dynamic markets. In this second edition, you'll explore: Six Management Principles: Learn practical applications of these principles in leadership, culture, organizational structure, and people management.Comparisons: Understand the evolution of Google from 2014 to 2023 and see how its management model has adapted to stay ahead.Future-Proof Strategies: Discover why the future belongs to organizations that embrace a new management model designed for the 21st century, using Google's model as a benchmark, as well as, how to transform your organization. This book is not just a theoretical analysis; it's a practical guide for managers and public officials looking to implement sustainable management procedures. Whether scaling a startup or transforming a large organization, you'll find invaluable insights to drive innovation and growth. Additionally, this book serves as an excellent complement to organizations interested in the innovation standard ISO 56001.

Bilgin, Mehmet Huseyin / Danis, H. et al. (eds.), Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives: Proceedings of the 42nd Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference. (Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics 29) 302 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <732-150>
ISBN 978-3-031-62718-7 hard ¥50,574.- (税込) EUR 219.99

This is the 29th issue of the Springer's series Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics, which is the official book series of the Eurasia Business and Economics Society (EBES, www.ebesweb.org). This issue includes selected papers presented at the 42nd EBES Conference - Lisbon on January 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2023 hosted by the ISCTE-IUL Instituto Universitario de Lisboa. The conference was held both in hybrid with both in-person and online paper presentation format.

Bilgin, Mehmet Huseyin / Demir, E. et al. (eds.), Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives: Proceedings of the 43rd Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference. (Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics 30) 320 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <732-151>
ISBN 978-3-031-64139-8 hard ¥45,976.- (税込) EUR 199.99

EBES conferences have been an intellectual hub for academic discussion in economics, finance, and business fields and provide network opportunities for participants to make long-lasting academic cooperation. This volume of Springer's book series Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics includes selected papers presented at the 43rd EBES Conference, held in Madrid (Spain) in April 2023. The conference was organized with the support of the Istanbul Economic Research Association (Turkey) in hybrid mode with both online and in-person presentations at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain. Both theoretical and empirical papers in this volume cover diverse areas of business, economics, and finance from many different regions. Therefore, it provides a great opportunity for colleagues, professionals, and students to catch up with the most recent studies in different fields and empirical findings in many countries and regions.

Stych, Maxim, The Influence Economy: Decoding Supplier-Induced Demand. 312 pp. 2025:1 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <732-155>
ISBN 978-0-19-766515-2 hard ¥7,227.- (税込) US$ 34.95

Xie, Naiming / Wei, Baolei, Grey Forecasting: Mechanism, Models and Applications. (Series on Grey System) 200 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <732-160>
ISBN 978-981-9753-22-2 hard ¥34,481.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book aims to present an overview of grey system models for time series modelling and forecasting. It is about modelling and forecasting time series with ordinary differential equations, especially when the available samples are extremely limited. Grey system models (GSM) develop sequence operators to nonparametrically identify the underlying dynamics from the limited observations. This book concerns about two important modelling themes, small sample and poor information. The former focuses on the mechanism and methodology of GSMs for small-sample real-number time series, and the latter on the uncertainty quantification of grey number together with its small-sample modelling principles. In this book, a broad entry point to applied data science for students majoring in economic, management science, and engineering is applied, covering a wide range of topics from basic introductory material up to research-level techniques.

Seifi, Shahla / Crowther, David (eds.), Equity and Sustainability. (Approaches to Global Sustainability, Markets, and Governance) 242 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <732-164>
ISBN 978-981-9747-41-2 hard ¥39,079.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book delves into the multifaceted concept of sustainability, placing a particular emphasis on the social dimension and its intersection with economic and environmental considerations. It examines how individuals, corporations, and institutions can adapt their behaviors to align with sustainable practices. Through a global perspective, the book explores various aspects of behavior changes required for sustainability, highlighting diverse approaches adopted in different regions around the world. One of the central themes explored in this book is the notion of equity in sustainability. While it is acknowledged that complete equality is unattainable, the book argues that achieving fairness in outcomes is essential for the stability and longevity of sustainable practices. Without equity, there is a risk of social unrest and instability, which could undermine the sustainability agenda. Drawing on contributions from scholars representing diverse international backgrounds, the book offers fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the challenges of sustainability. Rooted in the tradition of the Social Responsibility Research Network (SRRNet), this book embodies the network's ethos of promoting dialogue, sharing best practices, and seeking relevant solutions. It aims to inspire new thinking and action toward a more sustainable and equitable future for all, presenting a blend of academic rigor and practical insights. Through its exploration of sustainability from a social perspective, this book contributes to the ongoing discourse on how to address the pressing global challenges of our time.

Nicolescu, Ovidiu / Oprean, C. / Titu, A. M. et al. (eds.), Romanian Management Theory and Practice: Navigating Digitization and Internationalization in the New Global Economy. (Contributions to Management Science) 235 pp. 2024:11 (Springer, GW) <732-170>
ISBN 978-3-031-60342-6 hard ¥11,491.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book provides the current research on the features of Romanian management theory and practices. It explores Romania's position in the global supply chain; Romanian firm's contributions to the new global economy; and the processes and effect of internationalization and digitization on the Romanian economy. Romanian management practices, similar with other Eastern European nations, has a unique development. In the late 19th and early 20th century, they were an integral part of western management thinking. However, with the forced adoption of a communist political system and the nationalization of the Romanian economy, the managerial systems were recalibrated to replace profit maximizing objectives with social objectives yielding mixed results. Since the revolution of 1989 and the integration into NATO and the European Union, Romanian management systems are once again an integral part of the global economy. As the COVID-19 crisis revealed the limitations of globalization and the overreliance on Asian suppliers, Romania, along with the rest of Eastern Europe will continue to be integrated into the global economy and become a dependable alternative to Asian suppliers. This is an open access book.

Eijdenberg, Emiel L. / Ostertag, Felix et al. (eds.), Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for Theory and Practice. (Palgrave Studies in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization in Business) 443 pp. 2024:10 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <732-194>
ISBN 978-3-031-64923-3 hard ¥39,079.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary indigenization topics in the cultural context of sub-Saharan Africa. Discussing current state of affairs of indigenous entrepreneurship in Africa, it seeks to understand what enables and constrains indigenous entrepreneurship in the region. Further, it explores the role of the institutional environment in promoting indigenous entrepreneurship. Tying in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the chapters examine how indigenous entrepreneurship relates to ending poverty, creating decent work and economic growth, reducing inequalities, contributing to sustainable cities and communities, and promoting peace, justice and strong institutions. For researchers interested in how indigenous entrepreneurship practices in sub- Saharan Africa contest contemporary theories in entrepreneurship and management research, this work will prove a valuable resource with its much- needed case studies, quantitative and qualitative research, and practitioner perspectives.

De Sordi, Jose Osvaldo, Qualitative Research Methods In Business: Techniques for Data Collection and Analysis. 142 pp. 2024:6 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <732-11>
ISBN 978-3-031-50325-2 paper ¥19,538.- (税込) EUR 84.99

The challenges of developing research and generating scientific knowledge in environments that involve subjective aspects related to employees, customers, managers, leaders, inspectors, auditors, among other stakeholders in the business environment, can be overwhelming for students that are new to this type of inquiry. This textbook presents an integrated view of qualitative research strategies with data collection and analysis techniques.The book explores nine distinct research strategies, namely ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, case study, design science research, grounded design, action research, participatory action research, and action-design research.Related to data collection, this text discusses different types of qualitative interviews (focus groups, ethnographic, phenomenological, etc), as well as how to handle ethical issues that may arise.In terms of analyzing data, the author describes various reading techniques, how to code the text, and how to use software to aid in the analysis.The final section of the book explains how to write up the results of qualitative research, including article structure and selecting an outlet for publication.Students will benefit from the plentiful examples and exercises that highlight the interweaving of data collection and analysis as well as concrete guidelines on engaging in qualitative research. At a time in which qualitative research is becoming more rigorous to meet the demands of the field, this textbook will prove a valuable resource for the next generation of business researchers.The English translation of this book from its Portuguese original manuscript was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service provider DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision of the content was done by the author.

ヒロイズム研究百科事典
Allison, Scott T. / Beggan James K. et al. (eds.-in-Chief), Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies. 2467 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <732-1>
ISBN 978-3-031-48128-4 hard ¥218,401.- (税込) EUR 949.99

This reference work is an important resource in the growing field of heroism studies. It presents concepts, research, and events key to understanding heroism, heroic leadership, heroism development, heroism science, and their relevant applications to businesses, organizations, clinical psychology, human wellness, human growth potential, public health, social justice, social activism, and the humanities. The encyclopedia emphasizes five key realms of theory and application: Business and organization, focusing on management effectiveness, emotional intelligence, empowerment, ethics, transformational leadership, product branding, motivation, employee wellness, entrepreneurship, and whistleblowers; clinical-health psychology and public health, focusing on stress and trauma, maltreatment, emotional distress, bullying, psychopathy, depression, anxiety, family disfunction, chronic illness, and healthcare workers' wellbeing; human growth and positive psychology, discussing altruism, authenticity, character strengths, compassion, elevation, emotional agility, eudaimonia, morality, empathy, flourishing, flow, self-efficacy, joy, kindness, prospection, moral development, courage, and resilience; social justice and activism, highlighting anti-racism, anti-bullying, civil disobedience, civil rights heroes, climate change, environmental heroes, enslavement heroes, human rights heroism, humanitarian heroes, inclusivity, LGBTQ+ heroism, #metoo movement heroism, racism, sustainability, and women's suffrage heroes; and humanities, relating to the mythic hero's journey, bliss, boon, crossing the threshold, epic heroes, fairy tales, fiction, language and rhetoric, narratives, mythology, hero monomyth, humanities and heroism, religious heroes, and tragic heroes.

Attolico, Luciano, The Lean Lifestyle Strategy for Businesses: An Operational Method for Entrepreneurs and Managers. 360 pp. 2024:12 (Productivity Pr., US) <731-295>
ISBN 978-1-03-275624-0 hard ¥31,878.- (税込) GB￡ 115.00
ISBN 978-1-03-275622-6 paper ¥10,807.- (税込) GB￡ 38.99

In a world of increasing variability and complexity, companies seem to persist in using outdated and inadequate organizational models and work patterns. Despite the available technologies and the most innovative time management techniques, we work more and more, with less results and more stress.Lean Lifestyle Strategy addresses the key problem of every professional, manager, and entrepreneur leading companies of all sizes: how to combine the need to produce more and more results, in less and less time, working better and leading, at the same time, a lifestyle that generates prosperity and well-being.The time is ripe for lean work to become a strategy to achieve a true work-life balance and express the best of people in the company without having to choose between operational efficiency or personal fulfillment.In this book, in addition to numerous examples, tools, and step-by-step methodologies, useful to begin to apply independently the principles of the Lean Lifestyle strategy, you will find collected the testimonies of entrepreneurs and managers who reveal the "behind-the-scenes" of successful cases in this new direction, including Campari, Cromology, Elettronica, Ferretti Group, Labomar, Lucchini RS, Mercegaglia, Orogel, Poste Italiane, Sammontana, Siemens Italia, Stanley Black & Decker, Streparava.Through the evolution of the way we work and do business, it is possible to leave a tangible mark that starting from the company boundaries, touches ourselves and the people who work with us, until positively influencing the society and the environment where we live.

Bashynska, Iryna / Lewicka, Dagmara / Filyppova, S. et al., Green Innovation in Central and Eastern Europe. (Routledge Research in Sustainability and Business) 176 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) <731-296>
ISBN 978-1-03-279567-6 hard ¥37,422.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

Green Innovation in Central and Eastern Europe aims to explore the crucial role of green innovation in guiding organizations towards sustainable development amidst contemporary environmental challenges.It comprehensively examines the concept of the green economy, highlighting its essential features and its significance in promoting organizational sustainability. The study delves into the global state of green economy development, analysing trends in renewable energy, circular economy practices, and green technology innovations. Additionally, it investigates the role of international organizations in supporting the green economy and its impact on global trade and business opportunities. The monograph also addresses strategic planning processes that enable enterprises to integrate sustainability goals into their business strategies, with a focus on social and environmental aspects. It evaluates recycling as a central component of the circular economy, considering its economic and environmental impacts, and underscores the importance of green leadership in fostering a sustainable organizational culture through ethical decision-making and environmental considerations.The book will cater to a diverse audience, including professionals, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders committed to steering organizations towards sustainable development. It serves business executives and managers looking to integrate eco-conscious strategies within their organizations, researchers and academics in environmental science and business management, policymakers involved in crafting environmental policies, and environmental advocates seeking practical approaches to advance green initiatives. The content is particularly pertinent to professionals in the European Union and Central and Eastern European countries, with specific insights and case studies from Poland, Estonia, and Ukraine.

Bhambri, Pankaj / Paweloszek, Ilona (eds.), Digital Sustainability: Navigating Entrepreneurship in the Information Age. 352 pp. 2024:12 (CRC Pr., US) <731-297>
ISBN 978-1-03-277555-5 hard ¥37,422.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

Digital Sustainability: Navigating Entrepreneurship in the Information Age explores the intersection of technology and sustainability, offering a panoramic view of innovative strategies and solutions for building a more environmentally conscious and socially responsible future.From exploring the transformative potential of blockchain technology in sustainable supply chains to harnessing the power of AI and machine learning for environmental monitoring and conservation, each chapter presents cutting-edge insights and practical applications. The book highlights the ethical implications of entrepreneurship and data privacy, focusing on the potential of AI and machine learning for sustainable resource utilization and decision-making processes. Delving into areas such as renewable energy integration, data privacy, cybersecurity, IoT entrepreneurship, smart cities, and beyond, this book equips entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers with the knowledge and tools needed to drive meaningful change in the digital era.With a rich tapestry of case studies, future perspectives, and actionable insights, this book offers a roadmap for entrepreneurs, engineers, business professionals, and those interested in technology and sustainability, focusing on redefining business models, fostering innovation, and creating a more connected, sustainable world.

Bienkowski, Piotr / McGowan, Hilary, Leadership of Inclusive and Sustainable Cultural Organisations: A Practical Guide. (Routledge Guides to Practice in Museums, Galleries and Heritage) 160 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) <731-298>
ISBN 978-1-03-254243-0 hard ¥37,422.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-250752-1 paper ¥9,144.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

Leadership of Inclusive and Sustainable Cultural Organisations: A Practical Guide is the first book to provide guidance on how to lead cultural organisations that are inclusive, diverse and sustainable, and responsive to the public, their communities, their own staff, and to popular movements.The book's seven parts cover the qualities and skills a leader needs, and practical advice on how to develop an organisation that is sustainable, inclusive and diverse. It covers the role of the governing body, how to create an organisation that is constantly learning and adapting, how to deal with political, public and financial pressures, and what external sources of support they can call on. Each chapter is devoted to a specific issue that might be encountered on the leadership journey, and is extensively cross-referenced to other relevant chapters.Including a list of helpful suggestions of useful and practical publications for further reading, Leadership of Inclusive and Sustainable Cultural Organisations is a unique guide to cultural leadership. This book is an essential resource for all cultural practitioners with a leadership role within an organisation or aspiring to such a role. It will also be instructive to students of cultural heritage management.

意義あるステークホルダー・エンゲージメント・ハンドブック
Buhmann, Karin / Fonseca, Alberto / Andrews, Nathan (eds.), The Routledge Handbook on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement. (Routledge International Handbooks) 500 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <731-299>
ISBN 978-1-03-248267-5 hard ¥59,598.- (税込) GB￡ 215.00

Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement (MSE) is both a concept and a management approach, drawing on a combination of theoretical and applied knowledge areas (e.g., impact assessment, business and human rights, and stakeholder theory). MSE has become a key element of corporate sustainability risk-based due diligence as a process that responsible business enterprises are expected to apply to identify and manage harmful impacts on the environment and society.Despite the obvious and growing relevance of meaningful stakeholder engagement, few publications have tried to synthesize the knowledge, academic literature, and practical experience within and around the concept and practices. This volume responds to that knowledge gap through the provision of comprehensive interdisciplinary perspectives. Embodying a rights-holder orientation, The Routledge Handbook on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement emphasizes the importance of MSE for stakeholders who are or can be affected by activities driven by external actors, such as natural resource extraction or processing; infrastructure; development proposals, planning and implementation; and production for industry or consumption.This handbook offers four thematic sections, all interdisciplinary in character, seeking to explore the multiple aspects of MSE. Moreover, a comprehensive Introduction explains key elements of the concept and causes for the current surge in expectations of MSE, including a rise in demands of risk-based due diligence. More than 40 international contributors combine theory and practice in chapters that discuss and elaborate the theory and practice of MSE. Uniquely, each section includes short practice notes based on experiences or dilemmas lived by practitioners or affected people, placing real-life situations into theoretical context. The concluding chapter draws up key insights from the chapters and practice notes, and casts a path for the future of MSE integrating values, norms and practice.Cutting across multiple disciplines including stakeholder theory, natural resource management, impact assessment, project management, ESG, responsible business, and global value chains, The Routledge Handbook on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement will be an essential resource for scholars, researchers, developers, investors, affected people, civil society organisations, students and others.

Chakraborty, Tanusree / Saini, Ramandeep et al. (eds.), Interdisciplinary Approaches in Management Education. 310 pp. 2024:11 (Apple Academic Pr., US) <731-300>
ISBN 978-1-77491-646-9 hard ¥41,580.- (税込) GB￡ 150.00

Educational institutions have invested greatly in the introduction and development of new teaching methods in recent years, especially during and after the pandemic. Despite these new approaches, relevant questions related to learning objectives, suitable methodologies, and impact assessment remain unanswered. This book, Interdisciplinary Approaches in Managerial Education, aims to address these unanswered questions regarding best practices, laboratory methods, policies, and protocols in the areas of education and managerial training.The book covers several topics related to practical approaches to managerial education and training. It provides detailed explanations in relation to active methodologies such as problem-based learning (PBL), co-creation, team-based learning (TBL), etc. This book takes an integrated approach towards the new paradigm of management education, ensuring that both teacher and student comprehend the interdisciplinary approach between ideas and concepts across different domains of study.The book presents 16 chapters on various themes to consolidate the understanding of interdisciplinary management education. It includes chapters relating to employability, digitalization and digital technologies, and sustainability, providing not just an introduction to these factors in an interdisciplinary approach, but also a look at the future of management education due to the ever-growing requirement of interdisciplinarity. Topics include hybrid teaching tools, such as gamification in management education; role of applied mathematics in financial management education; how management education can lead to achieving sustainable development goals; the impact of ITC in managerial education during times of economic crisis; strengthening industry-academia linkages; industry demands in terms of employability skills among management students; and more.This book will enrich its readers with contemporary ideas on interdisciplinary management education and world-wide best practices. Primarily geared toward an academic audience (academics, university teachers, researchers, and post-graduate students), this book will also be of benefit to public and private institutions, educational developers, and researchers in managerial training education.

Crowther, David / Seifi, Shahla (eds.), Social Responsibility, Technology and AI. (Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility 23) 332 pp. 2024:11 (Emerald, UK) <731-301>
ISBN 978-1-83608-497-6 hard ¥28,952.- (税込) US$ 140.00

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked about innovations of the present. There seems to be a general assumption that AI and technology of various forms can be used to achieve sustainability, but there is less discussion about how this can happen and whether there are both positives and negatives to technology and its use. This edited collection builds on the ethical questions reminiscent of those raised by early fiction writing in relation to robotics, and AI's position within human endeavour. The chapters recognise the dangers as well as the applications which are appropriate and helpful. Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility offers the latest research on topical issues by international experts and has practical relevance to business managers.

D.Crowther他編　社会と持続可能性
Crowther, David / Seifi, Shahla (eds.), Society and Sustainability. (Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility 24) 340 pp. 2024:11 (Emerald, UK) <731-302>
ISBN 978-1-83608-501-0 hard ¥28,952.- (税込) US$ 140.00

It is generally accepted that the three pillars of sustainability - economic, environmental, and social - are crucial, and must be addressed if we are to achieve sustainability in the future. Although it is generally recognised that they must be treated equally it is much less apparent that this is actualised. Most commonly concern is centred around just one pillar, presumably because most actions which benefit one pillar can have a detrimental effect on at least one of the others. Mitigating these conflicts is the most difficult aspect of sustainability, which must be addressed if we are to make satisfactory progress. In this edited collection the authors consider a number of diverse issues within the context of their implication for society and their effect on cultural issues. Given the instability of the world in the present time, both culturally and politically, all issues are explored from a variety of vital perspectives. Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility offers the latest research on topical issues by international experts and has practical relevance to business managers.

Ercetin, Sefika Sule / Acikalin, Suay Nilhan (eds.), New Perspectives for Leadership after the COVID-19 Pandemic. 274 pp. 2024:11 (Apple Academic Pr., US) <731-303>
ISBN 978-1-77491-604-9 hard ¥38,808.- (税込) GB￡ 140.00

The COVID-19 pandemic caused countries to experience new and unexpected conditions that severely affected the daily lives of people around the world. Concepts such as uncertainty, change, transformation, and chaos have gained new definitions, and the importance of leadership under these changing circumstances cannot be underestimated. This book takes an in-depth look at the crucial role of leadership post-COVID-19.The book offers refreshing interdisciplinary perspectives of leadership in different fields and different countries. The authors observe the differences in leadership styles before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the changed perception of leadership in the new normal. New Perspectives for Leadership after the COVID-19 Pandemic offers an enlightening study of leadership in multiple disciplines, including business, politics, academics and teaching, oil and gas industry, and more. It includes case studies from these different sectors to define the discussed concepts in new scenarios. The chapters discuss how leaders deal with VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) outcomes, the impact of digital technology on the role of leadership, moral and emotional leadership, evaluation of clinical leadership competency levels in nursing, and more.This volume will be of interest to those in leadership positions as well as those who study leadership and management in times of crises.

Ghosal, Indrajit / Prasad, Bikram / Ray, N. et al. (eds.), Sustainable Strategic Business Infrastructure Development and Contemporary Digital Practices in Industry 5.0. 330 pp. 2024:11 (Apple Academic Pr., US) <731-304>
ISBN 978-1-77491-626-1 hard ¥41,580.- (税込) GB￡ 150.00

This new volume is an essential source of research on how to speed up business growth through technological innovation and knowledge generation. The varied topics under the umbrella of sustainable innovation in business include bitcoin as a global currency, using smart technology in small and medium enterprises, managing disinformation through big data, metrics of cloud computing platforms, wearable technology, social media marketing as a tool in consumer decision-making, and more. The chapters explore using digital transformation as a technology roadmap to set Industry 4.0 strategies, choose key technologies, decide on projects, build an optimized project portfolio while taking risk into account, schedule projects and more.Taken together, the chapters provide a comprehensive view and analysis of technological innovation at the level of business operations, including advances in HR, that encourage sustainability, technology, and innovation. The chapters help readers to attain methodical, empirical, and utilitarian goals by providing unique perspectives on innovation. It provides tools that make it possible to identify, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between innovation 4.0 and inspiration that will lead society toward a new economic and social order.

Gupta, Swati / Taneja, Sanjay / Oezen, Ercan et al., (eds.), Green Management: A New Paradigm in the World of Business. (Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management 13) 496 pp. 2024:11 (Emerald, UK) <731-305>
ISBN 978-1-83797-443-6 hard ¥23,782.- (税込) US$ 115.00

Environmental concerns are at the forefront of governments, NGOs, businesses and organizations around the world. Green management has prompted questions about existing management research traditions' profit-oriented structures emphasising the price of economic progress. Green Management brings together works by specialists from different disciplines and continents to reflect on the nexus between Green Management and its impact on businesses. The chapters examine Green Finance, Green HRM, Green Supply Chain Management, Green Technology and Green Marketing and how they might be used to investigate the effects of Green Business, especially for managers and policymakers. Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management provides a platform for authors to explore, analyse and discuss current and new financial models and theories, and engage with innovative research on an international scale. Subjects of interest may include banking, accounting, auditing, compliance, sustainability, behaviour, management, and business economics.

Hastings, Hunter / Denning, Stephen, Aberrant Capitalism: The Decay and Revival of Customer Capitalism. (Elements in Reinventing Capitalism) 96 pp. 2024:3 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <731-306>
ISBN 978-1-00-947879-3 hard ¥13,856.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99
ISBN 978-1-00-934882-9 paper ¥4,712.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00

The corporation was a timely emergent phenomenon of the capitalist system. Under entrepreneurial ownership with customer value creation goals, corporations introduced new products and services, new capital structures and new management processes capable of improving customer experiences in every facet of their lives. After entrepreneurship, the organizational model transitioned to managerial capitalism, and from there into command-and-control and central planning. Then came further transition into the era of financialization, where shareholder value replaced customer value as the purpose of the corporation. Managers diverted resources to their own enrichment as well as that of shareholders, at the expense of investment in future innovation. Capitalism's reputation has become tarnished and its purpose distorted. This Element ends with the promise of another emergent era, via the corporations of the digital age.

Hatch, Nathan O., The Gift of Transformative Leaders. (Elements in Leadership) 98 pp. 2024:5 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <731-307>
ISBN 978-1-00-951735-5 hard ¥13,856.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99
ISBN 978-1-00-940504-1 paper ¥4,712.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00

Great organizations flourish at the hands of transformative leaders. Most organizations remain competitive but are unlikely to advance without impetus. Only exceptional leaders in an organization can fulfill an ambition for real institutional advancement. In this Element, Nathan Hatch, a former university president and provost at two top-30 national universities, draws on their more than forty-year career in higher education to showcase leaders the author recruited and empowered to advance and transform institutions. At each institution, the author witnessed pockets of mediocrity transform into national examples of excellence. Finding the right leader to spearhead the work was the key to growth and success nearly every time. Through the stories of thirteen transformative leaders, Hatch illuminates how the author approached identifying talent and empowered leaders to lead in bold and creative ways.

Hawkins, Peter, Beauty in Leadership and Coaching: And Its Role in Transforming Human Consciousness. 234 pp. 2024:12 (Routledge, UK) <731-308>
ISBN 978-1-03-239414-5 hard ¥33,264.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00
ISBN 978-1-03-239413-8 paper ¥7,758.- (税込) GB￡ 27.99

Written by best-selling author and global thought leader Peter Hawkins, Beauty in Leadership and Coaching explores how leaders and coaches can contribute to the urgent task to transform human consciousness to address the great interconnected challenges of our times.Building on a growing interest in ecological conscious leadership and coaching, as well as the role that poetry, story and beauty can play to transform our work, this book creates a space for both inspiration and reflection, moving beyond seeing the climate crisis and the other major global challenges as a problem to be solved towards an attitude of learning and partnering with the human and the more-than-human world.Globally and transculturally inclusive, this book will appeal to leaders, coaches, leadership consultants and managers throughout the world, who aspire to grow and develop in their practice and make a greater contribution to the challenges we now face.

Hill, Inge / Elias, Sara R. S. T. A. et al. (eds.), Creative (and Cultural) Industry Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century: Policy Challenges for and by Policymakers. (Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research 18B) 276 pp. 2024:12 (Emerald, UK) <731-309>
ISBN 978-1-80455-907-9 hard ¥27,297.- (税込) US$ 132.00

Creative and cultural industries are growing in almost every nation around the world and over the last two decades have contributed to global, national, and local economies significantly. More recently, policy makers and those who start these creative businesses have demonstrated a greater interest in how creative entrepreneurs create, sustain and market their services and products. And how contexts influence their 'doing business' is of increasing importance. Both volumes of Creative (and Cultural) Industry Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century map and elucidate the adaptations and challenges faced by the creative professionals and the entrepreneurial solutions they have co-developed. Illuminating how contexts and recent socio-economic disruptive challenges influence how value is created and maintained from start-up to growth and exit, the chapter authors take a fresh look at creative micro-businesses and SMEs, the processes leading to their formation, developments and their founders. This volume 2 adds a focus on how creative ventures could contribute to economic development and the challenges policy makers face. Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research is an official book series of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE). Each volume is designed around a specific theme of importance to the entrepreneurship and small business community with articles collectively exploring and developing theory and practice in the field.

Hutson, James / Rains, TJ, Charting the AI Transition in Education and Business Environments: Navigating the Generative Inflection Point for Industry 4.0 Success. (Routledge Research in Digital Education and Educational Technology) 224 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) <731-310>
ISBN 978-1-03-284466-4 hard ¥37,422.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

This book delineates a comprehensive framework designed to ultimately assist organizations as they navigate the critical juncture-often termed the inflection point-in adopting generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Addressing the exigent shift in organizational strategy mandated by Industry 4.0, and urging a transition from mere digital transformation to what is being progressively understood as "generative transformation", it fills a conspicuous lacuna in both academic and practical discourses by presenting a timely synthesis of research, empirical studies, and case analyses. The authors utilise an interdisciplinary methodology, bridging the epistemological divide between the technological intricacies of generative AI and its effective implementation within institutional frameworks. Reorienting the focus of organizational leaders from a simplistic replacement paradigm to one of technological-human augmentation, it works towards a prescriptive blueprint for enabling organizations to adopt generative AI without compromising their most valuable asset: human intellectual and emotional capital. Fostering interdisciplinary dialogue among academics, industry professionals, and policymakers, it fills a critical gap in current discourses and serving as a catalyst for future research and collaboration.

Ioppolo, Giuseppe / Ciliberto, C. / Szopik-Depczynska, K., Total Quality Management and Lean Thinking 5.0: Theories and Methods. 352 pp. 2024:12 (Routledge, UK) <731-311>
ISBN 978-1-03-272675-5 hard ¥37,422.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-272673-1 paper ¥13,856.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99

In the era of Industry 4.0, the quality management paradigm is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The manufacturing and service industries are rapidly evolving, and businesses need to be agile and adaptive to stay competitive. Total Quality Management and Lean Thinking 5.0: Theories and Methods offers an integrated approach to quality management that combines the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Lean Thinking.Covering vital topics including Lean 4.0, Lean Six Sigma, problem solving, statistical tools, managerial tools, Quality Function Deployment (QFD), risk management and customer analysis, the authors also offer insight into possible and probable future directions. A dedicated chapter of case studies centred on TQM issues furnished the reader with rich in-depth examples with which to advance and inform their understanding of TQM.Total Quality Management and Lean Thinking 5.0: Theories and Methods is an ideal textbook for quality management courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, and can also be used as a reference by managers, quality professionals, engineers, process improvement specialists, Six Sigma practitioners, engineers, data analysts, students studying quality management or related fields and anyone interested in learning about the latest concepts and tools of quality management.

ファミリー・ビジネスの企業家精神的行動－新興経済への視点
Krasniqi, Besnik A. / Kraus, Sascha et al. (eds.), Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Family Firms: Perspectives on Emerging Economies. (Entrepreneurial Behaviour) 272 pp. 2024:11 (Emerald, UK) <731-312>
ISBN 978-1-83753-935-2 hard ¥22,748.- (税込) US$ 110.00

In emerging economies, one of the most prevalent types of business is the family firm, from small food carts to bigger nation-wide businesses and every type in between. Both internal factors such as family dynamic and culture, and external factors such as government policy and economic conditions can have varying impacts on the management and success of family firms. Offering perspectives on the entrepreneurial behaviour of family businesses in such economies, the chapters collected here present a systematic analysis focusing on gender, culture, policy, issues of succession, growth and economic impact. Contributors also discuss the positive impact of family business growth on local, regional and national economies, whilst examining challenges posed by the future in maintaining the family business. Researchers, policy makers and academics will benefit from this comprehensive picture of entrepreneurial behaviour of family business, providing major theoretical and empirical evidence and a brighter view of these fields from the perspective of emerging economies. The Entrepreneurial Behaviour series is dedicated to communicating innovative and multi-disciplinary new research that advances theory and practice in Entrepreneurial Behaviour. The series is focused on expanding the scope of Entrepreneurial Behaviour theory and analysis and enriching practice by encouraging multi-theoretical, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary approaches.

Krishnan, Chitra / Behl, Abhishek / Dash, S. et al. (eds.), The Metaverse Dilemma: Challenges and Opportunities for Business and Society. 352 pp. 2024:12 (Emerald, UK) <731-313>
ISBN 978-1-83797-525-9 hard ¥23,782.- (税込) US$ 115.00

As with any digital technology, there are concerns about how new advancements may affect our health, safety, security, privacy, and economy. The metaverse has potential, but as with any other universe, whether it be physical or digital, it also faces challenges. It is currently undefinable; neither good nor bad can be applied to it, falling under a spectrum that can be either advantageous or harmful to those who engage in it. Focusing on the main issues presented by the metaverse, including implementation, governance, ethical decision-making, sustainability, safety and security, intellectual property, and acceptable behavior issues, The Metaverse Dilemma explores a balanced viewpoint of the metaverse from both a theoretical and practical mindset, examining the challenges and opportunities faced when adopting and implementing the metaverse in business and everyday scenarios. Contributing to the fields of technology and sustainability through the lens of the metaverse, The Metaverse Dilemma is essential reading for entrepreneurs, start-up enthusiasts, students, researchers, and practitioners looking to understand the broader implications of the metaverse on the future of global society.

Kunar, Sandip / Chatterjee, P. / Reddy, M. S. (eds.), Optimization of Advanced Manufacturing Processes. 262 pp. 2024:11 (Apple Academic Pr., US) <731-314>
ISBN 978-1-77491-602-5 hard ¥41,580.- (税込) GB￡ 150.00

Optimization for advanced manufacturing processes in fabrication is becoming increasingly important around the world across a range of industries because of its improved productivity, capabilities, efficacy, and sustainability characteristics.This new book explains how to optimize various industrial systems and processes utilizing new significant statistical and evolutionary methodologies. Statistical, multi-criteria decision-making, and evolutionary strategies for single- and multi-objective optimization are covered here, with relevant theoretical details, salient characteristics, implementation processes, effectiveness studies, and results in manufacturing.The chapters present a variety of advanced manufacturing processes and optimization techniques. Processes are described with basic explanations, characteristics, and applications in various technological and biomedical domains. The chapters address the processes prediction of mechanical properties, design and development of tools, impact of power supply, increasing machining precision and efficiency, genetic algorithm optimization, additive manufacturing, and much more.Providing a comprehensive study of advanced manufacturing processes, this volume is a valuable reference for engineers and R&D researchers involved in optimization for advanced manufacturing processes as well as for academics and postgraduate-level students in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and machining processes.

Markel, Karen S. / Hanson, Matthew E. et al. (eds.), Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship. (Emerald Studies in Workplace Neurodiversity) 212 pp. 2024:12 (Emerald, UK) <731-315>
ISBN 978-1-83753-799-0 hard ¥21,714.- (税込) US$ 105.00

Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship increases our understanding of how different types of entrepreneurial activity may help to improve the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals in the workplace and society. Providing new contributions to the disability literature, research on autism in the workplace, and the intersection of entrepreneurship and neurodiversity, the chapters in this book focus on the various ways entrepreneurship is emerging to improve the careers of neurodiverse individuals, their positive impact on society, and how different types of entrepreneurship manifest themselves across career stages and in the workplace of the future. This is an essential resource for scholars studying neurodiversity in the workplace, organizations interested in obtaining the benefits of hiring neurodiverse individuals, advocacy groups supporting the transition and employment needs of neurodiverse individuals, and neurodiverse individuals, their families, and caregivers. The individual, organizational, and societal issues associated with neurodiversity in the workplace underscore this topic's importance for academics, practitioners, the neurodiverse community and our collective economic well-being and quality of life.