Management & Strategy

This book provides unique value by developing an institutional analytical framework for energy cluster policies, identifying the conditions for the development of energy clusters, and proposing actionable policy recommendations in this area.

Most often managers come up through the ranks of employees and are chosen because of their success, drive, abilities, education, other accomplishments, and personal factors. However, collectively their accomplishments as employees do not necessarily prepare them for managing and leading.

This book provides a comprehensive study of Japan's evolving relationship with China since 1949, tracing the shifting dynamics from a distant relationship during the early communist era to a more cooperative phase in the late 20th century, and finally to the growing tensions of the 21st century.

This book explores how trust can be built, maintained, and evaluated in a world increasingly reliant on AI technologies. Designed to be accessible to a broad audience, the book blends theoretical insights with practical approaches, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

Unlike most of the existent human factors resources on the market today, which all require some fluency in the concepts and a certain level of pre-understanding, This book presents the material in a simple, easy-to-read language that does not require academic background or prior experience to ensure you can deliver lasting results.

Unlike most of the existent human factors resources on the market today, which all require some fluency in the concepts and a certain level of pre-understanding, This book presents the material in a simple, easy-to-read language that does not require academic background or prior experience to ensure you can deliver lasting results.

This book explores the emergence and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in developing economies in response to the shift in AI research towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the environmental problems and methods to solve them. A useful resource for scholars, policy makers and SME stakeholders.

Presenting a rich collection of insights into investment by foreign corporations into different types of cities around the world, Foreign Direct Investment and Cities uses original and revelatory case studies to help readers to turn theory into practice.

Presenting a rich collection of insights into investment by foreign corporations into different types of cities around the world, Foreign Direct Investment and Cities uses original and revelatory case studies to help readers to turn theory into practice.

This book investigates the symbiotic links between ergonomics and DEI and how workplaces and work practices can be improved through a better understanding of both. It reveals how to utilize DEI strategies to improve ergonomics and human factors efforts and how professionals, in turn, can apply their expertise to improve DEI strategies.

From uninsured losses to workplace injuries, from absenteeism to addiction, alcohol consumption can have a major impact on the workplace. Alcohol at Work will guide health and safety professionals through the practical steps that they can take to mitigate risk and improve wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusivity.

This book comprehensively analyses non-financial reporting, specifically sustainability reporting, in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. It identifies key trends and common practices among regional companies.

Revised edition of the author's Global entrepreneurship, 2014.

International Marketing in Practice features select case studies relating to businesses from various markets and countries facing the challenges and decisions involved when undertaking international marketing.

International Marketing in Practice features select case studies relating to businesses from various markets and countries facing the challenges and decisions involved when undertaking international marketing.

This ethnographic exploration explores the everyday workings of three grassroots initiatives, highlighting the practices driving social change. Readers will discover practical models for collective organizing within social innovation communities, offering insights for both activists and policymakers eager to effect change in urban life.

To help managers navigate dualities and contradictions in their organizations, Management, Organizations, and Paradoxes presents a comprehensive overview of implementing the paradox theory from a distinct organizational standpoint in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) context.

Terri Eagle's career is a remarkable testament to the power of reinvention, celebration, and leadership. From her early days at L'Oréal, where she mastered the art of sales in her region, to her leadership roles at Montblanc, David Yurman, John Hardy, Schumacher, and Morilee, Terri's journey represents continuous dedication and growth.

Do you want to take your team coaching to the next level?Are you looking for an approach that is flexible, forward-thinking, and can make a real impact?As a coach, you're well aware of the positive changes that coaching can bring to any team or organisation, big or small. You know that with the right guidance, people can work together to overcome any obstacle. However, the fixed model approach of more traditional team coaching can have limitations in our fast-paced, ever-changing world. Here is where the idea of working emergently comes in. In this new edition, Georgina Woudstra delves deeper into the art of emergent team coaching, offering fresh insights on guiding teams through stages of team development and maturity. New chapters and refined frameworks equip coaches not with rigid formulas, but with a map and compass to navigate real-world challenges. With Woudstra's practical guide, you will learn how to develop your:Confidence - to fearlessly handle any challenging situationCompetence - to intervene effectively and efficiently as a team coachCoherence - to bring together concepts and tools into a cogent approachCongruence - to form a coaching style that is true to who you are and works for your clientsWhether you're a new reader or revisiting Woudstra's groundbreaking work, this edition offers an adaptive framework that will transform your team coaching.

Explores the multifaceted landscape of knowledge management, with a particular emphasis on its application in higher education. Offers diverse perspectives, strategies, and tools to enable institutions to succeed. Delves into knowledge management for higher education. Explores its significance and challenges in various industries.

Explores the core of agile ideas, methods, and frameworks, showing how they can be modified and used to suit various business domains and operational scales. Offers insight on agile approaches and their influence on various facets of contemporary businesses, like project management, strategic planning, etc.

Addresses contemporary developments in Industry 5.0 and its role in business and management, discussing emerging digitalization and its significance and challenges in business, entrepreneurship, and management. Presents views and concepts on advancements in digitalization trends, Industry 5.0, advantages and disadvantages.