A must-have for anyone seeking to turn institutional dialogue into a strategic business advantage, this book offers the first comprehensive managerial framework for public affairs.

Many companies need to engage in dialogue with government, but done haphazardly, this can end in failure. Other books on public affairs management focus on regulatory frameworks, policy advocacy, and public relations, while the managerial side of lobbying remains overlooked and underdeveloped. This book demonstrates that success requires a clear strategy and serves as a managerial toolbox for effective lobbying to navigate institutional relationships and drive influence effectively. It focuses on the five fundamental processes - analytical, operational, digital, strategic, and organizational - that can be tailored based on specific needs. Through theory, techniques, and practical examples, readers are equipped to immediately implement these tools in their own professional environments.

This book is suitable for all managers and consultants who need to engage with government entities, as a tool for self-directed professional development, and for students in MBA and other postgraduate business courses.

This book explores the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its wide-ranging impacts. Beginning with the concept of the silent economy, this work traces the development of AI from its early stages to the present, highlighting the emergence of generative AI. The narrative examines how AI influences organizational culture, societal well-being, and business decisions at strategic, tactical, and operational levels. The book also analyzes the evolving dynamics of the workplace, consumer behavior, and AI's ethical and legal implications. The final chapter offers thoughtful reflections on future generations of AI, presenting a comprehensive and insightful perspective on this transformative technology.

This volume explores the issue of tourism and overtourism in cities and small islands, finding the commonalities and differences between the two. Although there are common overtourism elements in cities and in small islands, there are also distinct factors. In this collection of studies, the authors and editors present a comprehensive examination of the challenges of overtourism, with a focus on cities in Europe and small islands worldwide. The chapters investigate how the success of tourism increasingly threatens the very qualities that attract visitors, with the attendant disruption of daily life, the displacement of local communities through gentrification, and the commodification of cultural heritage. The authors expose the political dimensions that often prioritize economic gains over sustainability, and the difficulty of effectively controlling the inflow of tourism without hurting the livelihoods of people employed in the sector, while exploring lesser-known aspects of overtourism-from the role museums might play in mitigation to the misrepresentations perpetuated by social media.

As well as the problems associated with mass tourism, the volume's case studies also examine potential solutions. Smart technology, stakeholder co-operation, quality tourism approaches and community activism all offer pathways forward, although each destination faces unique challenges requiring tailored responses. At a time of intense protests against overtourism, the volume asks whether overtourism will eventually correct itself when destinations lose their appeal, or are we witnessing the permanent transformation of places?

A must-read for policymakers, tourism professionals, researchers and students, this book provides crucial insights into one of the pressing challenges of the globalized world.

This book discusses the value of "how" versus "what." Process innovation is the practice of improving how products are made. Many retailers and brands often overemphasize what products are sold. In doing so, they miss out on valuable cost savings and getting products to market faster. This book will demonstrate why investing in the "how" impacts the bottom line. The book also outlines the exact steps brands need to take to improve the "how."

Materials make up every product we sell. The term "materials" accounts for patterns, zippers, ties, trims, and more. Yet, most materials are an afterthought in the product creation process. First, we design and then consider what materials to use. Materials teams do not sit alongside design and are often located overseas to be close to mills and factories. Further, materials teams often report to sourcing. As such, they are isolated from design, merchandising, and planning teams. Although this model has been working for years, it allows for inefficiencies to creep in.

There is another layer of complexity to consider. The concept-to-market (a.k.a. go-to-market) calendar outlines the time needed to design, assort, produce, and ship products to a distribution center or store. The calendar marks crucial decision-making moments. It is common for brands to have overlapping calendars. That means teams are working on more than one season at a time. As a result, it is very common to find materials teams scrambling to meet short-term deadlines. Many of these deadlines are pushed out, leading to products being late to market. This costs a retailer or brand valuable profits and gross margin. Further, long-term innovation goals are also sacrificed.

Outdated mindsets related to the use of technology also hinder progress. Decisions on materials and product assortment cannot be made without a physical sample. This happens even at the highest levels of the world's largest brands. The reliance on physical samples is called "Touch Crutch" or "No Sample, No Sale." Contrast this with advances in technology allowing us to do remote surgery and control spacecraft on earth. As such, retail executives should use digital tools to approve materials and products. Further, there are useful tools available to bank materials into a digital library, saving valuable hours of work.

Retailers and brands are constantly seeking out ways to be faster to market. Process innovation is where the gains are made. Many areas within product creation are ripe for improvement. Materials and all things related to them are a rich area of opportunity that is rarely explored. This book provides information, insights, and real-life examples to help brands improve processes and get them faster to market. In doing so, there will be a direct and positive impact to the bottom line.

Global and Local Trends in Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship explores the cutting-edge technologies and entrepreneurial shifts transforming how media is created, distributed, and consumed worldwide.

The book offers readers a clear understanding of how emerging technologies-such as VR, AR, AI, the metaverse, and OTT platforms-are disrupting traditional media practices. Through real-world examples, case studies, and expert analysis, it bridges theory and practice to showcase how media innovation is driving new business models, reshaping audience engagement, and redefining global-local media dynamics.

A vital resource for media professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, and students, this book is designed for those seeking to navigate and leverage the evolving media landscape, whether for strategic insight, research, or innovation-driven practice.

Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork and in-depth interviews in Hong Kong, this book offers an investigation of the lives of older triad members who use drugs, focusing on their social exclusion within the underground criminal economy.

Situated in the Driftwood Bay district - a site often represented as a "crime hub" - the study reveals how historical, political, and social factors intertwine legal and illegal livelihoods for marginalized individuals navigating both legitimate and illicit networks. Through detailed analysis of their criminal trajectories, shifting notions of respectability, and roles within the underground employment and arrest avoidance markets, the book uncovers how older drug-using triads experience gradual exclusion from the criminal world. It highlights the complex dynamics of respect, social status, and survival strategies, illustrating how these men oscillate between persistence and desistance amid structural constraints. By integrating literature on social exclusion, substance abuse, and organized crime, the book sheds light on the broader societal issues of marginalization, aging, and criminal justice. It offers valuable insights for scholars and practitioners in criminology, sociology, gerontology, Asian studies, and related fields, as well as those working in social services, drug rehabilitation, and law enforcement. This work challenges prevailing stereotypes and calls for more inclusive approaches to address the vulnerabilities of aging populations involved in illicit economies.

The book will be of great interest to students and scholars in the fields of criminology, gerontology, drug studies, sociology, and Asian studies. It will also appeal to practitioners in elderly services, drug rehabilitation, and criminal justice (such as social workers, police officers, and prison officers.

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the intersection of technology and gender empowerment presents a compelling opportunity for driving change, especially in developing countries. Tech Startups Driving Innovation: Empowering Women in Bangladesh presents a scholarly examination of Bangladesh's thriving tech startup scene, highlighting the pivotal role of women in leading this transformative movement. This book, supported by empirical research and literature, explores the complex dynamics of digital transformation in Bangladesh and its impact on gender empowerment.

This comprehensive volume presents in-depth case studies of prominent Bangladeshi tech startups, accompanied by interviews with female founders and leaders in the tech industry. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the policy and investment landscape for tech startups in Bangladesh, providing valuable guidance for women entrepreneurs and tech professionals looking to succeed in the industry. Through an intersectional lens, the book explores how factors such as gender, socioeconomic class, and geography intersect to influence women's experiences in digital entrepreneurship in Bangladesh. It explores best practices and lessons learned from a global perspective, offering a comparative examination of women's involvement in digital entrepreneurship across different countries and regions.

Readers will be inspired by the stories of resilience, determination, and success shared by female entrepreneurs who have overcome challenges to thrive in Bangladesh's digital startup scene. This book serves as a source of motivation for readers to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations. It will resonate with a diverse audience, ranging from students of and academics in gender studies and entrepreneurship to policymakers, startup founders, investors, and individuals interested in the digital economy of and women's empowerment in South Asia.

The aim of the monograph is to demonstrate different approaches to building business models, where the starting point is the joint examination of social and technical factors. In this way, business ecosystems are created without state borders, which, thanks to technological mergers, improves their performance in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. The monograph also aims to indicate the core aspects of designing and shaping digital business models based on the assumptions of the concept of socio-technical systems. The book presents a multidimensional approach to shaping digital platforms in the context of the determinants of complexity theory, business ecosystems and the taxonomy of various approaches to designing digital transformation solutions. Innovative algorithms and socio-technical and engineering models support the design of digital business models.

This book is the first executive presence (EP) guide specifically designed for diverse professionals who want to lead authentically while embracing their full selves. It demystifies the often ambiguous concept of EP, offering a clear, actionable roadmap for professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. Whether you're navigating early career challenges or stepping into senior to C-Suite leadership positions, this book equips you with the tools to lead with confidence and grace.

What sets this book apart is its inclusive and visual approach to executive presence. Unlike traditional leadership guides, it addresses the needs of a diverse workforce and explains EP through accessible language and memorable illustrations. It also tackles modern leadership challenges-such as building presence in virtual environments and on social media-while incorporating expert insights from fields like artificial intelligence, personal branding, and visual communication. The structured "Inform, Equip, Empower" framework ensures each chapter delivers practical strategies, reflective exercises, and real-world applications. Written by an EP subject matter expert (SME) and a world-renowned opera singer who, together, have built and taught professionals around the world, this book takes the most empowering view of EP to provide readers with tools they can immediately apply.

This book is ideal for a wide range of readers from early-career professionals and business students to high-potential employees and seasoned executives. Sales professionals looking to enhance their influence and anyone seeking to elevate how others perceive their leadership will also find immense value. No matter your background or career stage, this guide empowers you to develop a strong, authentic EP in today's dynamic business landscape.

This book challenges dominant narratives of internet history by uncovering the overlooked contributions of women and LGBTQ+ communities in shaping our digital world. This groundbreaking collection brings together critical essays and archival research that illuminate how these social groups have been instrumental in building, maintaining, and transforming online spaces. The volume is structured in two complementary parts: the first examines women's pivotal roles in online communities, from Wikipedia contributors to pioneers in digital fandom and blogging cultures; the second explores LGBTQ+ digital histories, including archiving practices, representation in AI databases, and the complexities of documenting queer internet experiences. By centering these previously silenced voices, this collection not only reconstructs a more inclusive digital past but also provides essential frameworks for reimagining our technological future.

This volume will appeal to scholars and students across digital humanities, media studies, gender studies, queer theory, and internet history. It offers valuable insights for technology professionals seeking to understand the diverse foundations of digital culture, as well as activists and policymakers working toward more equitable digital spaces. By bridging historical analysis with contemporary digital issues, the book speaks to anyone concerned with how power, identity, and representation continue to shape our networked world.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Internet Histories.

This comprehensive book study comprises two volumes, and the topics covered in this second volume are a continuation of those presented in the first volume. The main reason for this is that numerous issues related to the situation of women in business and society await solutions, and they have become too numerous to be addressed in a single book. Our aim in this study is to explore how technological developments impact women and to contribute to the literature by elucidating the fundamental requirements for entrepreneurship, leadership, sustainability, and gender equality in the digital society. The most important feature of the study that distinguishes it from other works is that it presents the experiences of different countries in all aspects, employing an interdisciplinary approach by authors with diverse field experience. Our women and girls constitute the segment of society that needs the most support, and we all have responsibilities in this regard. As editors and authors, we are pleased and honored to address these issues and raise awareness through collaborative efforts. Those who read this work and contribute to disseminating the information it contains to society will also act with a sense of responsibility, supporting the security of our future. We want to thank all our stakeholders in advance for their prompt action on this matter. We hope that the book will serve as a helpful step toward further action.

Intelligent and Secure Solutions for Digital Transformation offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies at the intersection of cybersecurity and digital innovation. In an era where rapid digital transformation is reshaping industries, this book delivers timely insights into how organizations can secure their infrastructures while embracing intelligent, data-driven change.

Spanning 13 forward-thinking chapters, the book delves into topics such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity, secure IoT network design, trust modeling, cloud pentesting, and resilient ICS/SCADA systems in healthcare. It offers both theoretical foundations and real-world applications, making it a practical guide for researchers, professionals, and decision-makers.

The book offers comprehensive coverage of key topics, including the following:

• How AI-driven systems enhance threat detection, response, and automation in security operations
• Strategic approaches to data privacy, governance, and compliance in the digital age
• Best practices for integrating DevSecOps and securing the software development lifecycle
• Intelligent frameworks for securing financial digital transformation and critical infrastructures
• Simulation-based training environments and cloud pentesting methodologies to bolster cyber resilience
• Emerging technologies like Deep Neural Collaborative Filtering (DNCF) and blockchain for secure, personalized e-commerce experiences

Authored by an international panel of experts and researchers, this volume not only identifies current cybersecurity challenges but also presents innovative, scalable, and secure solutions for tomorrow's digital ecosystem. Whether you're navigating the complexities of cloud infrastructure, IoT, or critical systems, this book is your guide to building intelligent, secure, and future-ready digital transformation strategies.

An electrifying and extraordinary approach to life for ambitious women everywhere

In Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy, and Systems Silencing You, CEO, founder, and entrepreneur, Erin Gallagher, delivers a provocative and practical playbook of transformation. She shares simple shifts to take you from passively existing as a person who accepts what you "get" into actively living as one who demands-and receives-what you deserve. You'll explore the depths of your unlimited potential, equipped with actions to take back your power and realize your collective personal and professional goals.

The author guides you through the process of de-conditioning from the false narratives you've been told about yourself-and women everywhere-at your own pace, meeting you in this moment. You will learn how to stop pouring your energy and effort into building other's social and financial capital and how to start investing in building and healing your own generational health and wealth. She also shows you:

• How to forgive yourself for doing what you needed to in order to survive
• How to break free from the people, places, and programming holding you back
• How to stand in the power of knowing who you truly are and what you really want

Perfect for women everywhere who are done being good girls, kowtowing to mean girls-following rules in a game rigged against them-Hype Women is a transformative and transformational anthem for a rising tide of women who are ready to become who they were always meant to be.

Much of what is said about AI is misleading - or just plain wrong. It's also sometimes intended to frighten everyone about a future that's unlikely to occur (think Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and Geoffrey Hinton, among others). AI will not steal children, hold hostages for bitcoins or start nuclear wars. But it will fundamentally change business through the intelligent automation of many routine - and nonroutine - tasks that companies perform all the time. Old business models will die as fast as new ones emerge. Whole industries will be reengineered, reinvented and reimagined. Some will be displaced altogether. Some industries will be disrupted in every sense of the word - in just three-to-five years. In fact, it's already begun.

How Executives Should Think About AI: Straight Talk About the Inevitable prepares executives for the AI future. It's not a complicated treatise on AI, or a theoretical look at how new technology can transform business models and processes. It's a series of conversations masquerading as chapters designed to help executives quickly understand AI, what it can do and what they should do about AI, machine learning (ML) and generative AI (GenAI) right now. These conversations about AI are intended to get executives up to speed on AI, ML and GenAI so that they become "AI comfortable" in many ways, including launching a steady stream of demonstration prototypes to help their companies explore AI's capabilities and potential benefits.

These timely conversations can help executives understand how AI will impact their companies and their professional success. It's straight talk about the most important technology since the Internet. Executives have no choice but to embrace AI to accomplish their professional goals. This book helps accomplish these goals. It helps them make decisions about what AI can and cannot do for their companies.

A scholarly work that explores the intersection of entrepreneurship education, innovation, and student empowerment within the European Union, this book investigates the transition from student to entrepreneur. It provides an in-depth analysis of the theoretical and empirical aspects of entrepreneurship education. With a field approach, including case studies and a quantitative review of university-level entrepreneurship courses across Europe, it offers a robust framework for fostering entrepreneurial skills and understanding how entrepreneurship education fosters innovation within the EU. It explores key factors driving student entrepreneurship, offering insights into the development of essential competencies such as soft skills, technical knowledge, and interpersonal abilities. Through practical applications, the book bridges the gap between education, research, and practice, providing practical recommendations for enhancing entrepreneurship education across Europe. Targeted towards academics, postgraduate students, and practitioners interested in entrepreneurship, edutech, and educational dynamics, it is particularly relevant to scholars in entrepreneurship education and innovation, offering valuable insights into how to empower students and foster entrepreneurial ecosystems in the EU.

Chapters 4 adn 5 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

In a World Where Problems are Everywhere, See Opportunity. Your Essential Guide to Everyday Innovation.

Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World is your no-nonsense guide to unlocking your innate creativity. Expertly crafted by design strategist Richard Braden and cognitive scientist Tessa Forshaw, this book skips the fluff and dives straight into actionable strategies to ignite your innovative potential.

Shadow Rich and Tessa through their years of experience. Get behind the scenes access to classrooms, companies, and institutions alongside students and professionals, just like you. Hear stories of real people with real challenges and how they learn and discover innovative new solutions by unlocking their creative potential.

Innovation-ish shows you how to solve problems and generate solutions in a huge variety of personal and professional situations. It's a must-read for people at any stage of life and at any point on their innovation journey.

• If you're new to innovation, this new way of thinking about innovation gives you an easy way in and helps set you on the path.
• If you've been trying to innovate and haven't been successful, Innovation-ish explains why you've been struggling and how to turn your project around.
• If you're experiencing "imposter syndrome," Innovation-ish reassures you that you're in the right place and have what you need to do it.
• If you have been successful, Innovation-ish helps you amplify it.

They demystify the myths that surround innovation, reveal the six mindsets that underlie innovation, and show how the moves you make drive innovation forward. And they share the latest relevant cognitive science research in a compelling and digestible way - no degree required.

After years as design educators at Harvard and Stanford and consulting with clients around the world they have seen that anyone, regardless of their background, can be Innovation-ish. Packed with clear, actionable steps, it's the definitive guide for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and team leaders ready to turbocharge their organizations, projects, and careers.

With an Innovation-ish approach, you can solve problems and generate solutions to challenges in your personal life, a small business, a startup or in any department or function of any type of organization.

All you need is an open mind and small sense of adventure. Let's go!

Master the tools and techniques needed to design, conduct, and analyze research projects effectively

Research Methods for Business, 9th Edition explains the principles and practices of using a systematic, organized research approach, facilitating the development of effective solutions to business challenges. Designed to help students view research from the perspective of management, this leading textbook guides readers through the entire business research process while fostering a deeper understanding of how to conduct rigorous, relevant, and ethical research.

WILEY ADVANTAGE

• Provides a clear, student-friendly introduction to business research with an informal and accessible writing style
• Covers a wide range of business research methods and practices used in areas such as human resources management, strategic management, operations management, finance, and accounting
• Integrates real-world case studies and examples from various business disciplines to illustrate key concepts
• Emphasizes both scientific and pragmatic approaches to research to ensure a well-rounded understanding
• Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills through structured exercises and hands-on activities

AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE

This textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text.

• Videos: Research Methods for Business integrates abundant video content developed by the authors to complement the text and engage readers more deeply.
• Interactive Self-Scoring Quizzes: Concept Check Questions at the end of each section provide immediate feedback, helping readers monitor their understanding and mastery of the material.
• Downloadable Files: Additional Cases and SPSS Data Sets can be found throughout the text, helping students further engage with the content.