Management & Strategy

This book shares observations and conclusions from contemporary research and analyses, as well as from personal experiences in creating and implementing anti-crisis solutions in economies and enterprises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and its entities.

Bestselling author, leading sociologist and economist Juliet Schor makes the case for a four-day work week, persuasively showing how this model can address major challenges such as burnout, AI and the climate crisis, and how employees, companies, and governments can work together to make it a reality. Around the world, long hours and intense pressure are taking their toll. When the pandemic hit in 2020, work-induced stress and burnout skyrocketed. Many reached a breaking point. Now, three-quarters of the world's employees are disengaged and struggling, including in the US and Canada, where half are experiencing high levels of daily stress. Our current work culture ,the five-day, forty-hours-a-week model-which has gone unchanged for nearly a century-is failing. But a remedial countertrend has emerged: the four-day work week. Kickstarter, Bolt, Basecamp, ThredUp, and hundreds of other employers have eliminated the fifth day of work, successfully figuring out how to maintain productivity while seeing remarkable improvements in employee well-being. Hiring is easier and fewer people are quitting. These results are global. Working a four-day week, people feel energized, capable, and more optimistic about their lives-and their jobs. Four Days a Week is the first large-scale study of this trend. Juliet Schor-an expert who has researched and written about work for more than four decades, beginning with her New York Times bestseller The Overworked American in 1992-shares her pioneering analysis of the benefits of a shorter work week, how companies can achieve them, why the concept has taken so long to emerge and gain acceptance, and why doing so will help a company's employees and its bottom line. The book is a blueprint for implementing a change that once seemed radical, but is now within reach.

There is currently no comprehensive scientific study that addresses the problem of financing projects using Distributed Ledger (blockchain) Technology (DLT) that are not themselves embedded in the blockchain ecosystem, particularly in the context of long-term and capital-intensive investments. This book fills this gap.

Covering nearly all facets of Knowledge Capital, the book details the evolution and provides a clear depiction of fundamental theories, leading to the latest trends in integrating Artificial Intelligence with KM practices.

When Leadership Fails is a critical examination of the worst workplace experiences for the purpose of individual, group and organizational learning. Professionals from various industries unpack personal encounters associated with a range of toxic leadership behaviors, using theory, these examples are turned into critical lessons.

Tahir Nisar presents a cogent, compelling account of recent developments and disruptions within the digital economy, and particularly within the industrial and service sectors. Through an original, overarching framework rooted in the concept of personalization and its antecedents, Nisar identifies radically new forms of relationships, both economic and social, among firms and customers. These new relationships are driving major changes in commercial and industrial firms' policies and practices, and in turn, in the entire market economy. E-commerce trading, user-generated content, virtual communities, co-creation, influencer movements, FinTech, and sharing economies have strengthened the hands of consumers and have encouraged developments in cognitive technologies such as AI automation, which in turn create new ways of working and disruptions to traditional capital-labour relations. Ultimately, what emerges from this study is a picture of how digital technologies unleash forces of change that are creating new forms of social and economic sharing arrangements and new forms of social organization.For its empirical depth and and theoretical rigor, this book is essential reading for researchers and students interested in emerging, alternative forms of economics, business, and management, and particularly those interested in the digital economy and the state and future of capitalist markets.

Between Brexit, efforts to 'Make America great again' and ongoing appeals for patriotic consumption to boost economies, the intersection between national identity, marketing campaigns, and consumer choices has been brought to the fore. This book argues that the history of 'Made in' can be used to shed light on society at large.

Embracing listening as a useful tool for strengthening organization-publics and organization-employee relationships, this book offers theoretical and practical insights for listening across myriad strategic communication contexts.

Production and logistics companies can achieve significant competitive advantage with their supply chain and production processes. This book provides managers, practitioners, consultants and students with a comprehensive understanding of process optimisation. It covers a wide range of tools, methods and tried-and-tested procedures for improving performance in these areas. The methodological toolbox from the various optimisation philosophies - Lean Production, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement Processes and Theory of Constraints - is presented and evaluated. Digital tools for process analysis, such as process mining, are described. Procedures and approaches are described for the individual steps of comprehensive process optimisation. These include process analysis methods such as ARIS, value stream mapping, the supply chain operations reference model (SCOR), and numerous process evaluation methods. One focus of the book is the presentation of pragmatic implementation approaches and procedures, including agile project management methods. Three project examples from the author's consulting practice are used to describe the results of complex changes.The book contains many hints and tips for extensive process improvements. It presents end-to-end improvement approaches for systematically increasing supply chain and production performance. The reader learns how to successfully handle supply chain projects from the initial idea to implementation. A set of methods covers all aspects of production and supply chain process optimisation. With the detailed procedures, the book offers recommendations on running supply chain projects efficiently and successfully and which tools effectively support the work in the individual project phases. The ContentsShows improved methods of process optimisation - Integrates process change approaches (process pattern change) - Promotes customer orientation in the analysis - Digital tools in process optimisation About the AuthorProf. Dr. Torsten Becker brings a wealth of experience in supply chain, operations, and process optimisation. As the Managing Director of BESTgroup Consulting and a Professor of Supply Chain Management at SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences, he has almost 30 years of consulting experience in the supply chain. His journey began with a doctorate in operations management at the Machine Tool Laboratory of the Aachen University of Technology, followed by a stint as a plant manager at the Daimler-Benz Group. He has been advising leading companies in various sectors for over 25 years, making him a trusted expert.

Discusses various solutions for the diagnosis of patients with the help of automated processes using artificial intelligence techniques and technology. Highlights the possibilities of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning techniques and various tools to correctly diagnose various medical problems.

The aim of this book is to examine the forward-looking possibilities of multi-stakeholder value co-creation, which involves the renewed efforts of civil society, public managers, politicians, and society-at-large in a new post-pandemic era.

This book presents the advances in AI techniques under the umbrella of Intelligent Computing. The book provides theoretical, algorithmic, simulation, and implementation-based recent research advancements related to the Intelligent Computing.

This book investigates human-machine systems through the use of case studies such as crankshaft maintenance, liner piston maintenance, and biodiesel blend performance.

Reliability and maintenance modeling with optimization is the most fundamental and interdisciplinary research area and it can be applied to every technical and management field. This monograph provides the most recent advances and achievements in reliability and maintenance.

This book aims to contribute to the understanding on the role of technology and its emerging and innovative solutions in the achievement of a sustainable development while making profit. It will be of value to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of strategic management, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.

Knowledge is a result of never-ending processes of circulation. This accessible volume is the first comprehensive multidisciplinary work to explore these processes through the perspective of scholars working outside of Anglo-American paradigms.

Focusing on China's relations with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), this Companion provides essential analysis of a complex region which threatens to become the battleground for rival powers in the future.

"This is a very welcome and timely book, which makes a compelling case for a more strategic approach to the development of high-trust employment relations and for engaging constructively with trade unions. Drawing on a wealth of case studies and written in an engaging and accessible style, it will be a superb resource for under-graduate students, those taking CIPD-accredited courses, as well as for managers and trade union representatives."- Chris Rees, Professor of Employment Relations, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKIn an era of rapid technological, economic and political change, there is a growing awareness of the challenges of income inequality, employment insecurity and workplace conflict. In this context, positive relationships between management and trade unions offer an opportunity to negotiate change and create fairer and more productive workplaces. Part of the Palgrave Executive Essentials series, this engaging text is the only dedicated resource for executive learners, professionals and students of human resources and labour relations, providing a strategic management guide to employment relations in the unionised workplace. Combining theory with practical examples and tools, this book is a one-stop-shop for students, instructors and practitioners looking to supplement their understanding of employment relations with hands-on knowledge of this vitally important context. It includes case studies, reflective questions, suggested resources and further reading for additional learning.Debbie Sanders is an employment relations specialist with over 30 years' experience. She has led ER teams, been a union official, researcher, writer and lecturer in this field. Today she runs Make Work Better, an employment relations consultancy, where she delivers an executive education programme for some of the UK's largest unionised organisations, helping to build capability in collective employment relations.Joseph Perry has extensive collective employment relations experience in unionised organisations in transport, law enforcement, utilities and politics. He has led HR and ER functions and has supported organisations in the UK and internationally. Joseph co-delivers the UKs only executive education programme for employment relations with Debbie Sanders. He studied Industrial Relations at    the University of Keele.Richard Saundry is a leading authority on the management of discipline, grievance and workplace conflict. He has held senior posts at the Universities of Westminster, Sheffield, Central Lancashire and Plymouth. His work has been published in a wide range of leading international academic journals and he played a major role in developing the Skilled Managers research programme.

Embark on a journey through the rapidly evolving landscape of Marketing Technology (MarTech) with this comprehensive guide. From understanding the strategic imperatives driving MarTech adoption to navigating the intricacies of data-driven customer interaction, this book provides invaluable insights and practical strategies. Explore topics ranging from budget allocation and market potential to data readiness and GDPR compliance, gaining a deep understanding of key concepts and best practices. Whether you're grappling with the complexities of AI integration or seeking to optimize measurement and KPIs, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today's digital marketing environment. With decades of industry experience, Ralf Strauss offers in this book a roadmap for success, empowering marketers to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by MarTech innovation.