Business and Management

Based on years of original research, this book controversially counters almost every existing leadership model and approach.

It shows how as leaders rise to senior levels, their roles become less about doing things that directly drive results and more about directing and supporting others to achieve objectives. Using case studies and research insights the authors reveal how leadership success is thus not so much about having the right core capabilities, but about creating the right environment.

Using the analogy of a smartphone operating system (OS), the book presents a new way of thinking about leadership. The authors provide a clear and practical framework to follow and show how your leadership OS becomes the impact you have, the imprint you make and the foundation of your legacy as a leader.

After reading it, you will learn:

·         How to diagnose the impact you have as a leader and understand the OS you create

·         How famous business and societal leaders have created effective – and sometimes ineffective – OSs

·         How to optimise your OS to produce the best results

·         How to get people working together effectively, and be a high-performing leader

Providing you with practical and easy to follow advice, this book will show you how leadership success is not about having the core capabilities, but about creating the right operating systems for your organisation.

This book organizes entrepreneurship theory in a way that constitutes a new body of knowledge, which is Informational Entrepreneurship.  It can serve as a basis for teaching entrepreneurship and reducing performance uncertainty.  Although entrepreneurship is not entirely about information, information determines how it can be systematically understood while depending less on luck.  It also offers the only known, experimentally tested approach that incorporates decision support tools.  Other known approaches rely on exposition for validation; whereas, Informational Entrepreneurship uses two-sample experiments that controlled for other explanations as well as experimenter bias.  It will appeal to those studying and teaching entrepreneurship who are looking for a prescriptive approach, rather than a descriptive approach.

This book deals with a much understudied and poorly understood aspect of business: the role of owners and boards in value creation. While there is abundant guidance on value creation for publicly listed firms and their managers, the role played by owners, and their corporate directors, in value creation and governance has been overlooked. This book aims to fill that gap. 

This book explores financial crime and corruption in Romanian society based on a community pulse study. It examines the main behavioral patterns of Romanian society in relation to financial crime variables such as tax compliance, tax morale, corruption in public institutions, and money laundering. The authors also investigate how various demographic aspects (e.g., age, gender, region, professional status, education, etc.) are associated with financial crime. The results of the enclosed survey help policy makers consider best practices in financial governance to reduce the level of financial crime in the region.

This volume analyses maritime decarbonization from various perspectives. It contains unique approaches and tools in four areas: scenarios, value chains, enablers, and partnerships.

Decarbonization has become a very important focus in the maritime industry. Anyone that delves into the topic quickly appreciates its breadth and complexity. Minimizing greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions in maritime practices at large and doing it swiftly is far from simple. The Paris 2015 climate goals and the IMO ambitions may be the industry’s guiding lights. But is this enough? Probably not. At the managerial level a paradigm shift is needed: from a fixed mindset that is calling for compensation to a growth mindset that seeks to capture the benefits of decarbonization. This will require a structured approach in the form of practical frameworks and clear recommendations. In this book 75 scholars and industry and subject matter experts have joined forces to explore different scenarios, value chain designs, decarbonization enablers, and partnership models to develop frameworks and recommendations around how to effectively work and make progress. The books offers a valuable mix of theory, practical tools, and real-life cases.

This book presents case studies on financial crime, focusing on money laundering and terrorism finance. It includes real life examples to identify the characteristics of these crimes and discusses possible national and international measures to prevent it.

The book is divided into three sections. The first part of the book reviews international and national approaches and responses to the problems. The second part includes case summaries involving money laundering, terrorist financing or economic crime involving cryptocurrency in a range of countries. The third part of the book focuses on legal frameworks to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and misuse of virtual assets and includes materials from the UN, OECD, FATF, MDB and EU policies to address these issues.

Organizations are increasingly under pressure from policymakers to adopt procedures to handle disclosures in a more transparent and effective way, yet, we continue to see whistleblowers speak up and suffer for doing so. Why does this happen? This two-volume work examines the different perspectives on who is responsible for receiving and acting on whistleblowing disclosures, implementing processes and procedures, and even deciding who can be defined as a whistleblower, These debates are contingent on underlying ideas for how whistleblowing should be handled and what channel is most appropriate, where debates also persist.

While there is widespread agreement that whistleblowing is a good thing (a position we assume in this book) the purpose of this book is to draw out the debates around the who and the how, two of the important questions for business to consider when dealing with whistleblowing disclosures. This first volume explores whistleblowing from within the organization, exploring the internal organizational systems that can support or thwart whistleblowing attempts. It will be of great importance to academics and researchers of business ethics, HRM, corporate governance, leadership, strategy and corporate law.

This book aims to provide practical alternatives to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop and deploy effective strategies. The chapters focus on offering techniques for strategy development tailored to the specific needs and constrained resources in SMEs, ensuring their viability in competitive and uncertain environments. This book also offers insights into managerial capabilities and approaches to enable SMEs to quickly adapt to unexpected marketplace changes, such as economic crises or technological breakthroughs. Based on scientific research and empirical studies, the book validates proposed strategies with case studies, serving as a guide for training managers and business leaders to make informed strategic decisions and continuously improve their organizations.

Outsourcing has become a crucial tool for industries, societies and governments alike, making it an important area of study within Management Science (MS) and Operations Research (OR). This book focuses on the intersections of outsourcing with MS and OR, beginning each chapter with fundamental concepts and exploring the benefits, advantages, disadvantages, real-world examples, applications, theories, and potential future developments. The content spans a broad range of topics, drawing examples from both the private and public sector. The book also delves into future trends and the evolving role of outsourcing.

Outsourcing is commonly employed to achieve faster results, reduce costs, distribute risk, enhance efficiency, and maintain flexibility. This book connects these aspects with MS and OR models, providing a comprehensive interface between engineering/technology and the organizational, economic, administrative, and planning strategies needed for managing outsourcing effectively.

This book is intended for professionals in the fields of energy, engineering, information science, mathematics, economics, etc., and for researchers who wish to develop new skills in outsourcing, or who employ outsourcing as part of their work. As the second volume in a two-part series, it focuses on real-world cases and studies.

The "Great Thinkers in Marketing" series highlights the significant contributions of the most influential scholars to marketing research, theory, and practice. The series and volume editors organize each legend's most impactful articles into several volumes as an anthology set. Volume editors also seek commentaries from other scholars familiar with the legend's work on the articles included in that volume.

This set, comprising six volumes of contributions of Donald Lehmann, covers a broad spectrum of topics relating to customer behavior and decision-making processes, the estimation of stochastic models, empirical replication for theoretical generalization, advertising and branding, new product and innovation diffusion, and performance outcomes of marketing strategy.

This volume, edited by Oded Netzer, synthesizes Lehmann's work on marketing analysis methods. Along with a collection of his related articles, it features an interview with Lehmann himself and three insightful commentaries from frequent co-authors. Showcasing Lehmann's work on mapping brand preference and perceptions relating to consumer choice, as well as stochastic estimation models, this volume will help marketing researchers of all levels of experience understand how marketing analysis methods have developed over the last 50+ years.

Innovation is one of the most impactful business development factors, both a source of competitive advantage and a source of non-market benefits through its contribution to individual and collective well-being. This contributed volume brings together studies of innovation in transport and logistics in Africa, an area of rapid development but still underserved and a source of challenges for organisations doing business in the region. The continent’s development requires the creation of innovative, sustainable solutions for inclusive, virtuous growth that integrates the individual, the organisation and the external environment, which includes society, ecology and stakeholders. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of logistics, operations management, supply chain management, African business and infrastructure development in emerging economies.

This comprehensive guide delves into the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on the real estate industry. It explores how AI technologies are reshaping property investment, management, and sales by enhancing decision-making, increasing efficiency, and driving innovation. Authored by Lawin Chandra, a seasoned real estate expert with extensive experience in technology and innovation, this book bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI applications and practical real estate operations. Drawing on the author's postgraduate research at Oxford and his professional insights, the book offers a blend of theoretical frameworks and real-world case studies. 

Key topics include the basics of AI and its relevance to the property market; how AI can automate processes, analyze market trends, and predict property values; ethical considerations and potential impacts of AI on the workforce and society; and how professionals can stay ahead of the curve of future trends. 

Whether you are a real estate professional, investor, academic, or tech enthusiast, this book provides valuable tools and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of real estate. Learn how to leverage AI to enhance your decision-making, improve operational efficiencies, and gain a competitive edge in the market. Lawin's authoritative voice and practical advice make this book an essential resource for anyone looking to understand and implement AI in real estate.

Medical Devices are an extremely important, versatile and complex product category within healthcare. However, compared to medicinal products, hospitals, medical staff, etc., there is much less general awareness and understanding of medical devices.

This book illuminates different facets of medical devices in a holistic manner. It describes the complexity of the industry, markets, manufacturers, and numerous other stakeholders as well as related regulations, required competencies, and future trends. More specifically, it describes a range of products and innovations, safety risks and regulations, legal aspects, and certification processes. It also examines the market from the point of view of the manufacturer from start-ups to large companies and conglomerates. Finally, this book looks at the special role sustainability and ESG plays in the future of medical device innovation, production, and usage.

Featuring industry case studies this book is ideal for individuals, from scientists to managers, interested in healthcare and who would like to understand the overall relevance of medical devices from different perspectives, specifically interactions, developments and dynamics between the different business areas and stakeholders.

This book is open access.

Contemporary Marketing Practices in Africa: Technological and Strategic Perspectives is the first volume in a series of two published to honor Professor Kofi Q. Dadzie’s enduring contributions to African business and development scholarship and his leadership in advancing research capacity and elevating global visibility of African scholarship.

This first volume offers a context‑rooted examination of how digital technologies, evolving consumer behaviour, and strategic decision‑making are reshaping marketing practice and theories across African markets to create and deliver customer value. Departing from traditional Western‑centric marketing approaches and drawing on contributions from leading African and international scholars, it presents multidisciplinary insights that address the continent’s institutional complexity, cultural diversity, and uneven technological adoption, preparing readers for the ethical and sustainability debates addressed in Volume 2.

This volume will appeal to scholars, graduate students, practitioners, and policymakers seeking a grounded understanding of evolving consumer behaviour, shifting marketing strategies, and technology‑driven marketing transformation in African contexts.

Contemporary Marketing Practices in Africa: Ethical and Sustainability Perspectives is the second volume in a series of two published to honor Professor Kofi Q. Dadzie’s enduring contributions to African business and development scholarship and his leadership in advancing research capacity and elevating global visibility of African scholarship. 

This second volume brings together leading scholars to examine through empirical, conceptual, and multidisciplinary perspectives the ethical and sustainability imperatives that increasingly shape customer value and define responsible marketing in Africa. Several issues are covered, including ethical compliance in market‑oriented strategies, consumer perceptions of online behavioral advertising, responsible technology use, sustainable consumption, public information systems, sustainable material management, strategic sustainability marketing, crisis‑driven business resilience, and transformative arts‑based approaches to consumer inclusion. This volume complements and deepens the strategic and technological insights provided in Volume 1, providing readers with a holistic understanding of contemporary marketing in Africa.

This volume is designed for practitioners, policymakers, and scholars who seek actionable perspectives on ethical responsibility and environmental stewardship within African marketing contexts.

Every global crisis highlights the strategic importance of industrial and non-profit supply chains for society. In terms of coping with unforeseen and unpredictable events, supply chain resilience enables the parties and networks involved to stay successful during and after the disruption. Furthermore, a resilient supply chain contributes to the sustainable competitive advantage of the entire value chain.

Written by scholars and practitioners alike, this book not only puts forward a new framework for resilience in supply chain management, but also presents best practice cases from various areas and industries. As a particular highlight, it includes a Delphi study that gathers state-of-the-art insights from supply chain leaders.

In addition to practical approaches, methods and tools, the book also offers food for thought on the future of supply chain resilience. As such, it offers a valuable resource for current and future managers in the public and private sector, as well as researchers and students engaged in this field.