Management & Strategy

This book discusses the issue of limited stakeholder recognition and protection of stakeholder interests within the Anglo-Saxon corporate governance model practised in many Sub-Saharan African countries. It will interest regulators, bankers, auditors, policymakers and researchers in comparative corporate governance and financial regulation.

3.5 billion people went to work today. 2 billion were struggling, stressed out, or disengaged when they got there. The world of work is complicated. Gig work, remote work, accelerating automation, re-skilling, a multigeneration workforce, self-managing teams, cross-functional programs, reorganizations...the complexities pile up. At the same time, the way most firms manage people through the journey at work still looks a lot like it used to 40 years ago. As customers, we're now used to customized offers and personalized solutions. As workers, we are often managed much the same as everyone else, although the average worker no longer exists. The Archetype Effect: Unlocking the Six Types of Motivation at Work builds on global research by Bain & Company, offering a new way to understand the workforce. Appreciating the rich diversity of what individuals want from work creates the chance to design many more good jobs-good for the individual and good for their organization. The Archetype Effect is for everyone who wants to explore their own archetype and how it affects their daily work experience, as well as for leaders who want their teams to be productive and their colleagues to be part of the more than 1 billion workers who are thriving and engaged.

Transition from a specialist into a generalist to meet the demands of the new world of business It is a game-changing book for our era of specialization! -Des Dearlove, Thinkers50 The Generalist Advantage is a useful framework for firms in transition, preparing themselves for a high-tech future. -Yuri Bender, Financial Times The Generalist Advantage: Proven Framework to Explore the Potential of 4 Types of Generalists at Work delivers a compelling argument as to why generalists-those with diverse skill sets  and broad industry exposure-hold a unique advantage in shaping the future of work.  This book provides actionable insights for those who are still going down the path of the specialist, in this age of AI. Some of the topics explored in this book include: The learning loop, covering lifelong learning as a generalist, building your personal learning ecosystem, and embracing failure as a path to growth The leadership spectrum, covering diverse leadership styles in the age of AI, the generalist leader's toolkit, and the importance of flexibility and adaptability Future ready skills  for the generalist leader, covering creative problem solving, complex decision making and multidisciplinary learning The Generalist Advantage: Proven Framework to Explore the Potential of 4 Types of Generalists at Work is a timely, essential read for all business leaders, executives, and middle managers seeking to adopt a superior approach to the way they do business and help lead their organizations through a tumultuous transformative period. Soomro makes the timely and valuable case that specialization in academia and business has gone too far. -Martin Reeves, Boston Consulting Group Henderson Institute Dr. Mansoor delivers a masterful guide and offers a powerful framework for embracing versatility in the AI era. -Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, NYT bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There I cherish this book because it puts words on the life I have lived.  Mansoor validates why it is important to be a generalist. -Professor Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan

The first discipline-focused DEI text for Business & Management students; a comprehensive and accessible guide to the key ideas, critical concerns and future horizons for diversity, equity, and inclusion in business and management.

The first discipline-focused DEI text for Business & Management students; a comprehensive and accessible guide to the key ideas, critical concerns and future horizons for diversity, equity, and inclusion in business and management.

This handbook captures a rapidly developing body of scholarship to map out the terrain of leadership communication and stimulate interdisciplinary dialogue among leadership communication scholars for future research.

Leader Unlocked is your step-by-step guide to help you dream big and become the confident, impactful leader you're truly meant to be.

Reclaim your time and focus on what really matters in life and at work Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff is a singularly powerful blueprint to unlocking your most precious resource: time. In the book, you'll discover how you can use "no-code" automation and delegation to free yourself up to accomplish the most important jobs and tasks in your life and work. You'll learn to achieve a state of "timefulness", where you've actually got enough time to get critical tasks done. The author describes what's possible when you offload repetitive tasks, how automation has democratized innovation, and how you should use cheap-or even absolutely free-"no-code" automation tools to reclaim your focus on what matters. Using the knowledge he gained as the CEO of Jotform, one of the industry's leading "no-code" automation SaaS tools, he explains how to achieve your productivity potential. A can't-miss roadmap to refocusing on what matters and delegating or automating the rest, Automate Your Busywork is the time management resource that belongs in the libraries of busy executives, managers, and founders everywhere.

The essence of the book is to investigate the forms, benefits, and limitations of engaging consumers in the development of cultural institution offerings. It will be of interest to scholars interested in culture marketing and consumer behaviour, as well as managers of museums, science centres, and other cultural institutions.

Imagining the Post-Covid Workplace explores the impact of how work and the workplace have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, cost of living crisis, world-wide inflation, and potential impending recession.

Imagining the Post-Covid Workplace explores the impact of how work and the workplace have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, cost of living crisis, world-wide inflation, and potential impending recession.

All the essential financial skills you need to grow a small business Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition, 2nd Edition simplifies every aspect of financial record keeping so you can manage your business expertly. You'll receive comprehensive guidance on balancing your books, speeding up data entry, and boosting performance by eliminating costly clerical errors. Using popular accounting software Sage 50 as a guide, learn how to quickly run financial reports, manage payroll, track and analyse both revenue and expenditure and manage the assets and liabilities of your business. As a business owner or as an accountant, you can set business targets that encourage expansion and growth-all with the help of this incredibly useful and comprehensive resource. Grasp must-know concepts and skills of bookkeeping and accounting for small business. Learn from relatable example scenarios and access online bookkeeping forms and resources. Get up-to-date guidance on VAT reporting and end of year reporting including references to UK accounting standards. This is a valuable resource for small-business employees tasked with bookkeeping and accounting, small business owners, and anyone who works with the money side of small enterprises. Understand it all with Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition, 2nd Edition!

Digital Transformation of Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises explores the factors influencing digital transformation in Malaysian SMEs, focusing on both internal and external aspects. Chapters delve into organizational, technological, and environmental factors that play a crucial role in SMEs' digital journey.

Navigate ESG compliance confidently with the ESG Reporting Manual. Offering 500+ legal tips from a seasoned expert, this practical step-by-step guide ensures you meet reporting obligations and deliver shareholder value. Achieve success in sustainability reporting, climate change, governance, and more.

BIM: Contractual and Legal Perspectives is a guide to the legal and contractual issues that need to be considered when operating under Building Information Modelling (BIM). The book illustrates the ways in which these issues are presently addressed and considers emerging approaches that can support the effective integration of BIM.

Reflecting on how existing forms of workplace representation have changed, Focusing or Fragmenting Representation at Work? raises proactive and thought-provoking questions for researchers examining trade unions, industrial relations and the sociology of work, as well as current trade unionists and trade union representatives.

Zena Everett is an expert in communication, an international leadership coach, and a highly sought-after speaker. She is also the author of "Mind Flip " and the award-winning "The Crazy Busy Cure." "Badly Behaved People" is not your typical business book; it features a unique format that combines elements of a business guide with an agony aunt approach. The book addresses 15 common problem personalities through real-life case studies. Readers will recognise challenging personality types and learn how to deal with them proactively and positively using practical tools and coaching questions. The goal is to understand yourself and your colleagues better, repair connections, and restore a sense of belonging and cohesion in the workplace. Each chapter is designed like a short story, with theory and explanations woven throughout. Readers will likely identify with at least one story, thinking, "That's me," and will learn how to make positive changes in their own relationships. Key features of the book includes: Improved understanding of others and enhanced communication skills 15 real workplace stories that illustrate conflict resolution, dialogue restoration, and solutions for interpersonal challenges Practical tools to help find common ground and foster a sense of belonging By exploring the content, readers will gain insights into themselves, learn to control negative thinking, and uncover their blind spots. Each chapter is practical and actionable, featuring useful tools and coaching questions.   Table of Contents 1:  Coaching: we're all at it  2. Context to the case studies: True stories about you and your colleagues Case Studies: 3. My star performer is underperforming.  4. My team can't take criticism.  5. I'm not good enough for this role.  6. I hate speaking in front of senior leaders.  7. I'm the office scapegoat. 8. How do I ignite a demotivated team?  9. I'm stuck, everyone else is doing better than me.  10. I'm doing my team's work as well as my own.  11. I'm too busy, with no time to think.  12. My manager is too soft and the way she works is chaotic.  13. I work for a toxic narcissist.  14. Managing a cocky show-off.  15. I need to speak up more.  16. Negative colleagues drag me down 17. Why can't he control his temper? 18. Why doesn't anyone listen to me? 19. Five rules for better work relationships Patterns from the case studies

This book provides a thorough exploration of the step-by-step manufacturing processes utilized in the global production of synthetic detergents. Drawing from real-world manufacturing experience at various detergent plants both domestically and internationally, the text presents valuable insights into the industry.

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the critical role of trust in the rapidly evolving world of AI, providing a thorough examination of how trust influences the integration and effectiveness of generative AI in various aspects of society.

This book assesses local civil society responses to conflict, militarism, climate change, and disease in the global south. The book will interest researchers looking for a new approach to civil society in a global south context, by focusing on local ownership, in terms of leadership culture and development in practice.

What does effective research and development look like in the creative industries and how might it lead to successful innovation? This book is an answer to that question.