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Book SynopsisThe Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, refers to the industrial paradigm bringing together the digital and physical worlds through the cyber-physical Systems, enhanced by the Internet of Things aimed to increase the effectiveness of human-machine cooperation (HMC). This book deals with issues related to the challenges of Industry 4.0 that are faced by enterprises and universities. Contrary to most publications on the subject, it covers both technological and business aspects of these challenges and shows how strong they are intertwined, bringing new value to readers. The book also presents new findings that will guide enterprises through Industry 4.0.This book offers readers an in-depth discussion of important areas of enterprises' activities in the context of Industry 4.0. The first area concerns human resources management; in particular, what new employee competencies will be needed on the labor market, how to use modern concepts (e.g. design thinkingTable of Contents1. Evolution of organization management in light of Economy 4.0 challenges. 2. Challenges in production management in context of Industry 4.0. 3. Challenges of Business Model Concept of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Cooperation. 4. Challenges of Industry 4.0 development from perspective of supplier of automating production process solutions. 5. Strategic Information Analytics System in Context of Challenges of 4.0 Age. 6. Effect of integrated IT systems on enterprise competitiveness at time of "Industry 4.0". 7. EFQM RADAR-based assessment of RFID system as part of Industry 4.0 implementation – a case study of a production plant. 8. Internet of Things as one of Industry 4.0’s trends – chosen theoretical and empirical aspects. 9. Cyber-Physical Logistic Platform – towards digitalization of printing company. 10. Autonomous vehicles as part of Industry 4.0 concept. 11. Modern marketing for customized products under conditions of Fourth Industrial Revolution. 12. Needs of competency in industrial enterprises in Industry 4.0 development perspective. 13. Design Thinking for Industry 4.0 Career Design – how to increase Professional Development Awareness for Future Enterprises’ Human Resources. 14. Challenges and problems in managing multigenerational team in era of Industry 4.0. 15. Progress in Implementation of Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions and Artificial Intelligence.

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Taylor & Francis Language Translation and Management Knowledge

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Book SynopsisThe book provides insights, description and analysis over the knowledge production process within business, organization, and management research. Importantly, it does so from a language and translation perspective. It critically engages with the role of English in this process and provides theoretical argument for the need to include multilingualism in research. Translation is investigated as a concept for future inquiry.The book is expressive and formative of language-based research that is gaining momentum in business, management, and organization research. It offers conceptual innovation through a thorough treatment of multilingualism and translation, having the potentiality to guide future empirical and theoretical research, and to dispel hidden hegemonic knowledge production practices. The readers will gain insights into the current status quo of language-based inquiry, discussions of multilingualism for research design and be informed about the philosophical underTrade Review"Susanne Tietze’s latest book provides one of the most comprehensive treatises of knowledge production from a language and translation perspective. It views research as a multilingual process of knowledge production that requires critical reflexivity and continuous perfection of skills. It speaks to a broad audience of both seasoned and junior management researchers whose fieldwork crosses language boundaries. I can warmly recommend this excellent and innovative book." Rebecca Piekkari, Professor of International Business, Aalto University, Finland."Awareness of the relevance of translation in our multilingual world is gaining momentum across many disciplines, and this book is timely reading for anyone interested in managing multilingual realities. Graced by a depth of understanding the book is exemplary in its wide treatment of pertinent issues related to translation." Kaisa Koskinen, Professor of Translation Studies, Tampere University, Finland."The author of this innovative book questions the epistemological and methodological dimensions of international management research, by simply asking the unasked question: what does it mean to do international management research in English?" Philippe Lecomte, Emeritus Professor at Toulouse Business School, France; and Chair of GEM&L (Groupe D’Etudes de Management et Langages)"An invaluable resource for international researchers who engage in multilingual research and delves into important issues of knowledge production from a language and translation perspective." Huiping Xian, Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at University of Sheffield, UK. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. English and Management Research 3. English, Language Diversity and Translation in Management Research 4. Toward a Reconfiguration of Language Diversity and Translation in Management Research 5. Developing Global Literacy for Management Research 6. Conclusion

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Taylor & Francis Ltd Breaking out of the Expat Bubble

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Book SynopsisMoving abroad means having to settle into a new host country. This book enables expats and those who support them to create intercultural connections and friendships both within and outside the workplace.Having left behind a large part of their social network, expats need to make local friends to really settle in. This book shows you how this works, and that breaking out of the expat bubble and making local friends helps you adjust and settle in the new place you call home. Organisations and societies should also support expats if they would like to retain this international talent. It is important to create the conditions for expats to build a social network, for example by connecting them with a local buddy. Learn more in this book about the advantages of such contact and how to set up and manage a buddy system to the benefit of both your expats and your organisation or community. The book is illustrated by many quotes from almost 20 years of research and features 11 real-wTrade ReviewWithout question, Breaking out of the Expat Bubble is a book whose time has come. Multi-national corporations and organizations are operating in a rapidly changing world. Never before in history has there been so much intercultural mixing and interchange as there is today for those who work internationally. In earlier years, many expats only interacted with local citizens during the work hours, often in some managerial role. During the off hours, however, most retreated to the clubs, restaurants, or living situations they shared with fellow expats. Together they formed another world separate from the one most locals around them lived in. It was the accepted—and easiest?—thing to do. In this ground breaking book, Marian van Bakel emphasizes a different approach and explains why this is important for both the individual and the organization. She begins by acknowledging the reality that cross-cultural interactions are not always easy or comfortable, giving real life examples of specific intercultural difficulties expats often face, in particular with regard to making new friends abroad. She goes on to give concrete, practical ways on how to turn that challenge into an opportunity to become more culturally competent. This book makes clear why local relationships are a major key for success for any expat. They are key to the emotional well being of each expat in their new place. They are also part of a key strategy for increasing the likelihood of success for the organization as business models effective in one place may need to be adjusted in another. Expats who have been mentored by locals are often the most able to do that. Because this book was written for both the expats who go and those who support them, there are riches to uncover for all who are involved in any aspect of international, cross-cultural living.Ruth E. Van Reken, Co-author, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed., Co-founder, Families in Global Transition"This book is a tremendous resource for those planning for or who are in the early stages of an extended international experience, which can greatly benefit their lives. The book has a very engaging style and many examples and quotes of current expats, yet also is based on compelling state-of-the-art research. Sponsoring organizations and communities that value the attraction and retention of international human talent also will find this book of great value." Charles M. Vance, Professor Emeritus, Loyola Marymount University, and coauthor of Smart Talent Management and Managing a Global Workforce In Breaking out of the Expat Bubble, Marian van Bakel shows that expats who have contact with locals flourish better in a host country than expats without such contacts. She discusses in detail what expats, locals and organisations can do to establish and consolidate contacts between the first two. The author presents the extensive scientific literature in this field in layman's terms with expats’ experiences with locals and anecdotes about her own expat life. This all makes it a very readable book that is a must for expats, HR departments of organisations, locals who want to guide expats and anybody else who frequently deals with expats (teachers, estate agents, municipality officials).Marinel Gerritsen, Professor Emeritus Intercultural Business Communication, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands"This is a well-researched, thoughtful and instructive book that will be of substantial value to anyone living outside their own country. It is, at the same time, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable reading. The book is not exactly a 'survival guide' for people trying to cope with being in a new country but following the ideas that are clearly laid out here will certainly make adjustment a whole lot quicker and easier. This is one of those books that will in a small way and for some people make life a lot better."Chris Brewster, Professor of International Human Resource Management at Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK"This volume brings together a whole array of relevant topics and serves as a helpful guide to everyone who decided (or still considering) to move abroad for their work, describing the challenges of making new connections, especially with locals in the destination country. The author – Marian Van Bakel – does a good job appealing to a broad readership, including expatriates, academics, educators, consultants, and university students. This volume is undoubtedly a valuable and essential read not only for those moving abroad and their potential employers, but also for anyone interested in building their social networks in the new country, as well as developing deep understanding of the various cross-cultural interactions and practices seen in different societies around the world."Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor at the School of Management of California Lutheran UniversityBreaking out of the Expat Bubble focuses on the social side of living abroad, showing how internationals can make friends in the new host country. Social relationships act as a lifeline, especially when one moves to a new place. Fellow expats can certainly help, but it is by having a mix of social contacts that internationals find the confidence to shape a meaningful life in the local country. Local connections provide a sense of belonging, both in local society and within their work environments. The book makes a lot of interesting academic research accessible and offers many good recommendations which are directly usable for institutions and companies, for example about how to set up a buddy system. The writing is both professional and personal which makes it a pleasure to read this book. I would certainly recommend this book to all who would like to make a difference in the life of internationals. It is crucial that we nurture diverse social networks for internationals, making sure they stay connected, engaged and strong.Signe Biering, executive coach“There has been more than half a century's worth of research on global mobility and expatriation, but despite the vast body of knowledge that has accumulated, important research gaps and open questions still remain. One is how to make social connections when moving abroad. The author, Marian Van Bakel, in this eminently readable and engaging book not only provides a process model that is valuable from a research perspective but offers useful recommendations for building a strong social network while on international assignment.”Günter K. Stahl, Professor of International Management at WU Vienna, AustriaMarian van Bakel’s new release attracted my attention immediately as one who has lived as an expat in three European countries and worked extensively as a consultant and trainer on assignments in another fifty. “Breaking out of the bubble” is an excellent way to describe the multifaceted challenge that many new expats face, including making new friends. Now a very useful handbook has arrived! The book is an interesting read, because it is replete with stories, resulting from discussions and interviews that the author has had with a variety of expats and their experiences in different countries, making it possible to understand how making friends may be easier or more difficult given the culture and social structure. The stories shared also provide insights into what worked, and what did not work in various contexts, for different kinds of expats, students, workers, the self-expatriated, and others. This involves detailing challenges to expect and provides important exercises in personal reflection and self-management as well as useful insights into appropriate steps to take to connect with others in various cultural contexts. The book is enjoyable to read with the many stories that focus on the actual experiences of the many different interviewees, who have been challenged to see both their cultural proclivities and come to better understand the values and behaviors of the cultures they have been immersed in. Enjoy!Dr. George F. Simons, diversophy® Founder & Editor in ChiefTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. Part I: Building a new social network abroad. Chapter 1: A dive into the deep end of the social pool. Chapter 2: How do expats make new friends abroad. Chapter 3: Developing competences for making intercultural friends. Part II: Connecting with locals. Chapter 4: The benefits of expat contact with locals. Chapter 5: Connecting with locals in the workplace. Chapter 6: Intercultural mentoring. Part III: How to bridge the gap. Chapter 7: The value of buddy systems. Chapter 8: The importance of the quality of the contact. Chapter 9: How to set up a buddy system. Chapter 10: Recommendations for expats, organisations, and societies

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Taylor & Francis Managing a Global Workforce

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Managing a Global Workforce examines important human resource management issues and practices in todayâs global marketplace, helping current and future managers and leaders, regardless of nationality, in making effective human talent management decisions for optimal organizational performance.This fourth edition includes significant updates to reflect recent global developments affecting the management of global HRM, including the following: â The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on new work expectations/arrangements;â The Great Resignation;â AI and automation;â Managing diversity, equity, and inclusion;â Climate change;â Emerging economies; andâ CSR/ethics/sustainabilityThe new edition also includes several new opening and closing brief cases to promote applied reflection and discussion, as well as updated references to important research. With its practical, real-world emphasis, including frequent use of curre

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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Routledge Companion to Marketing and Feminism

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This comprehensive and authorative sourcebook offers academics, researchers and students an introduction to and overview of current scholarship at the intersection of marketing and feminism. In the last five years there has been a resurrection of feminist voices in marketing and consumer research. This mirrors a wider public interest in feminism particularly in the media as well as the academy - with younger women discovering that patriarchal structures and strictures still limit women's development and life opportunities. The F word is back on the agenda made high profile by campaigns such as #MeToo and #TimesUp. There is a noticeably renewed interest in feminist scholarship, especially amongst younger scholars, and significantly insightful interdisciplinary critiques of this new brand of feminism, including the identification of a neoliberal feminism that urges professional women to achieve a work/family balance on the back of other women's exploitation. Conso

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Taylor & Francis Comparative International Management

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Book SynopsisComparative International Management is a classic textbook for International Business that teaches the core concepts of International Business through a systematic comparison of management practice in countries across the world. This approach, unique to textbooks in the field, highlights cultural and behavioural themes, demonstrates the diversity of practice in global business, and allows for an exploration of globalization. Fully revised and updated, this third edition has been restructured for clarity and ease of use, with new sections covering theoretical underpinnings so that they are easy to understand. Also new to this edition: Coverage of emerging and contemporary issues including environment and sustainability issues; international SMEs and entrepreneurship; technology, AI, and automation; and the future of work post-pandemic Practical application sections to help readers connect theory with practice More coverage of government aTrade ReviewThis fresh edition of a classic is very welcome. I have used this book in my postgraduate teaching for many years. It offers deep theoretical insights in, and empirical evidence for, how culture and institutions are interlinked with the spread of ‘best global practices’, and why diversity persists in managing and organizing people across societal borders. Mike Geppert Professor of Strategic and International Management Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany The study of the multinational enterprise is an enormous field of study that has developed over the last half century and more. Summarizing and distilling this vast body of work into a single volume is no easy task. However, Noorderhaven, Koen, and Sorge have risen to the challenge and produced a magnificent overview of the field. It is broad in its coverage, touching on virtually every important research advance and pursuing the practical implications for practitioners. It is also deep, in that it summarizes decades of academic debate and discourse into a few pithy pages. I highly recommend this work to the student of both international management and international business. Ram Mudambi Frank M. Speakman Professor of Strategy Fox School of Business, Temple University, USA The third edition of this leading textbook on comparative international management has been thoroughly updated to take account of new research and changes in the international business environment. There is also a very useful new chapter integrating the different approaches considered in the book, an expanded section on changes in East Asia, particularly China, and a brief analysis of the business systems across Asia. It will be particularly useful for students on advanced undergraduate programmes and postgraduate courses, as well as scholars new to the area. Richard Whitley Professor emeritus of Organizational Sociology Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK Table of ContentsContents List of figures List of tables Preface About the authors General introduction 1 The approaches in comparative international management 2 National cultures and management – the etic approach 3 National cultures and management – the emic approach 4 Institutional diversity and management 5 Combining approaches 6 Corporate governance 7 Operations management 8 Human resource management and employment relations 9 National innovation systems 10 Multinational corporations: structural, cultural and strategic issues 11 Globalization: interdependencies, harmonization and societal specificity Index

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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Global Human Resource Management Casebook

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of The Global Human Resource Management Casebook provides a wide range of international teaching cases exploring contemporary human resource management (HRM) challenges. Each case focuses primarily on one country and illustrates a critical HRM issue confronting managers and HRM practitioners. This real-world application provides students of HRM with a unique opportunity to examine how key HRM theories and ideas translate into practice.The case studies emphasize the national and cultural contexts of HRM, providing readers with a global understanding of HRM practices like recruitment, reward systems, diversity, and inclusion, as well as recent developments including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working, sustainability, and digital transformation. In this edition, the editors and authors have made significant updates to reflect recent developments in the field and cover a broader range of countries. The authors also delve into new industTrade Review“Human Resource Management (HRM) has become a global agenda. While there are differences by country, there are similar principles that apply worldwide. This outstanding set of cases demonstrates how 31 countries deal with the array of human capability (talent, leadership, organization, and HRM) issues that exist around the world. The cases offer relevant, specific, and compelling insights that will be useful for business and HRM leaders who want to deliver stakeholder value through human capability.”Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, the RBL GroupTable of Contents List of Illustrations Contributor BiographiesForewordPreface Acknowledgments Part I: Western Europe 1 Austria: Talent Development at McDonald’s Austria: A Compromise between Local Demands and Global Standards 2 France: NEWMOTOR: An HR Policy to Develop New Skills at a French Company in the Aeronautics Industry 3 Germany: Talent Development in Complex and Dynamic Environments: New Approaches in the Context of the German Business System 4 Switzerland: Flexible Work Aligned with Organizational Culture: Choice with Responsibility at Novartis Part II: Scandinavia 5 Denmark: Toward a More Inclusive Approach to Developing Talent 6 Finland: Look Who’s Talking: Implementing Corporate Diversity and Inclusiveness Practices in Finland 7 Iceland: The Integration of HRM Practices in a Global Company: Acquisitions at Marel, Iceland Part III: Central and Eastern Europe 8 Hungary: An American Transnational MNC in Hungary: Past, Present, and Future of HRM Evolution9 Lithuania: Devbridge Lithuania: The War for IT Talents 10 Poland: Informal Employee Motivation, Rewards, and Flexible Management in a Dynamic SME Environment in Poland 11 Romania: Dealing with Employee Turnover at Fomco Group, a Successful Family Business from Romania 12 Russia: Okskaya Shipyard: Employee Retention 13 Slovakia: International Human Resource Management within the European Textile Industry Part IV: Mediterranean, Middle East, and Africa 14 Botswana: Diversity Management in an Institution of Higher Education in Botswana 15 Cyprus: People Management in Academia: Anna-Maria Harilaou’s HRM Concerns 16 Greece: What Can HRM Do for Me? HRM as a Business Development Function in a Technology SME 17 Israel: Redesigning the Production Floor and Reward System in a Food Production Company: HRM Considerations 18 Italy: Human Resource Management in Italian Family-Owned SMEs: Sustaining the Competitive Advantage through B Corp Transformation 19 Saudi Arabia: Implementing the Localization Law Effectively: The Case of HMG in Saudi Arabia20 UAE: Improving Internal Service: Leveraging HRM to Drive Organizational Change Part V: Asia and the Pacific Rim 21 Australia: The Casual Employment Crisis at Australian Universities: What are the HRM Responsibilities? 22 India: Gender Diversity and Inclusion: Strategies and Practices at ICICI Bank23 Japan: The Quest of Pasona for Employees’ Work-Life Balance: Relocation of Headquarters from Tokyo to a Remote Island 24 Singapore: On Cheong’s Human Resource Legacy 25 South Korea: Selecting and Developing Senior Leaders at Company A 26 Thailand: HRM Practices for Managing Age-diverse Employees in the Workplace: A Case Study of a Global Thai Company Part VI: The Americas 27 Canada: La Vie en Rose: Globalization Challenges for Human Resources Management in a Canadian Lingerie Leader 28 Chile: Developing a New Organizational Culture at SꓘY Airline 29 Colombia: Sustainable Human Resources Management: Balancing Profitability and Talent Well-Being in an Insurance Company 30 Mexico: HRM Experiences from a Danish Firm in Mexico: “Changing” Mexican Culture 31 United States: What About Me? When Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Result in Unintended Outcomes Index

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Taylor & Francis Managing Global Supply Chains

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Book SynopsisManaging Global Supply Chains is a practical and highly readable text with real-life examples and excellent coverage. It is an ideal companion for post-experience business students, learning professionals and anyone interested in supply chain management.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsPrefacePART 1: INTRODUCTIONChapter One The role of supply chain as a key value driver in global market Chapter Two Why Global Supply Chain Management Chapter ThreeUnderstanding Global Supply Chain Management and its building blocks Chapter FourContemporary Global Challenges in Supply Chain Management PART 2: BUILDING BLOCKS OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINChapter FiveCustomer focus and demand Chapter SixResource and capacity management Chapter SevenProcurement , purchasing and supplier focus Chapter EightInventory management Chapter NineOperations management Chapter TenDistribution Management PART 3: NEW DEMANDS AND TRENDSChapter ElevenSupply chain in service sectors and non-profit and charity organisations Chapter TwelveGlobalisation and Supply chain in emerging markets Chapter ThirteenDigital Revolution and E- supply chain Chapter FourteenLean and agile supply chain Chapter FifteenSupply chain in the retail sector Chapter SixteenSustainable Supply Chain Chapter SeventeenSupply Chain for Major Projects Chapter EighteenQuantitative Analysis and Optimisation in Global Supply ChainsChapter NineteenSupply Chain StrategiesChapter TwentyManaging Supply Chain RisksPART 4: INTEGRATING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTChapter Twenty oneSystems and Procedures Chapter Twenty twoSales and Operations Planning Chapter Twenty threeGlobal Supply Chain Performance Management Chapter Twenty fourCase Study examples ReferencesAppendicesGlossaryIndex

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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Routledge Companion to European Business

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Book SynopsisInternational Business is a well-established research field, in which regionalisation has recently gained significant prominence. Europe comprises marketplaces characterised by unique patterns of highly advanced economic integration. No other marketplace in the world has progressed to the same levels of harmonisation across sovereign countries and economies. European Business is a subject in its own right with its own research momentum. Contemporary research evidences that firms view Europe as a challenging, mostly yet not entirely mature market location. Yet this location, often seen from a multi-country perspective, is subject to complexities revealing strategic corporate strengths and weaknesses. Theory, concepts and models known from International Business hence often vary in their applicability and relevance in this business environment.This comprehensive reference volume brings together a global team of contributors to analyse and overview tTrade Review'Encompassing a diverse range of scholarly perspectives, this timely volume offers a panoptical overview of European Business. It is ideal as a core text for taught postgraduate courses in European Business as well as providing reference material for graduate research students and researchers in International Business' — Louis Brennan, Professor, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland'This excellent volume provides one of the most comprehensive treatments of regionalization in European business to date. It offers a single repository on the current state of knowledge and debates as well as future research agendas on Europe as a distinct region. The contributions offer an engaging read by covering different disciplinary fields and multiple perspectives including firm, national and supra-national levels of analysis. This essential reference book speaks to a broad audience of both junior and more seasoned researchers in business as well as management educators in the field. I can warmly recommend it' — Rebecca Piekkari, Professor, Aalto University, FinlandTable of Contents1. Introduction: Development of the discipline and trends Part 1: European Business Research: Review of literature and state of affairs 2. European Business: A literature review 3. European Business Research in Perspective: The focus of regionalisation in the international business literature Part 2: International business theory and evidence in Europe: Origins and evolutions 4. Internalization Business Theory and European Business 5. On the Basis of the Uppsala Model: Evolution of European research models and frameworks 6. The Institutional Heterogeneity of Europe as a Regional Market 7. European SMEs and the Born Global Concept Part 3: Culture, Identity and European Business 8. Innovation Capacities and National Cultures: Drawing a cartography of the European landscape 9. Culture and European Business Environment: Past, present and future 10. Toward a Theory of European Business Culture: The case of management education at the ESCP Europe Business School Part 4: The Political Economy of Doing Business in Advanced Regionalisation 11. Regionalisation and the European Project 12. Single Market Evolution and its Business Impact 13. Free Trade Agreementments and Regional Trade Agreements with Third Countries and European Business 14. The EU’s Institutions and the Business Environment Part 5: Managing People in Europe 15. Job Quality in Europe: Regulation, workplace innovation and human resources practices 16. Human Resources Management and European Business 17. International Competencies for European SME Graduate Employees: A Dutch experience 18. European Sub-regional Approaches to Human Resources Management 19. Europe and its Diversity: Dealing with human resources management in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine Part 6: Functional and Sectorial Perspectives 20. European Business Marketing 21. Exploring the Pre-requisites for Long-term Survival of Internationalizing and Innovative SMEs: The case of the Swedish life-science industry 22. Firm Capital Structure in Europe: Comparative analyses of CEE firms vs. Western firms in the changing financial environment 23. Managing Cross-border M&A: Three approaches to takeovers in Europe 24. The Future of Manufacturing in the Single European Market: A case study 25. Services in the Single European Market in the Twenty-first Century Part 7: Complex Challenges: European society and the natural environment 26. Climate Change, Energy and Innovation: Challenges and opportunities for the European Union 27. Business and Human Rights in Europe: Insights from the ILVA case 28. Conclusion: European Business: a twenty-first century research agenda

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Taylor & Francis Ltd International Business Research

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Book SynopsisDrawing on contributions from nine prominent scholars, the book reflects on global aspects of research in work, employment, leadership, management, and business. It follows current trends in global business research and recommends directions for closing the gaps between theory and practice for the benefit of executives in multinational corporations, academics, and international transients.Work and employment remain important and a core part of life, giving not only a sense of purpose, routine and meaning, but also independence and the ability to connect and contribute to the lives of others and society. Leadership styles and management behaviors in earlier multi-country studies did not demonstrate significant associative patterns regarding interpersonal leadership in different countries, and the use of mainstream single-country leadership meta-categories was invalidated. Thus, future studies of leadership should focus on investigating interpersonal leadership across nationaTable of ContentsPreface Introduction - Half a century of culture, work, employment, and leadership scholarship 1. ISMO and international business: past and future 2. Perspectives on work, employment and management: Asia, comparisons and convergence 3. Bringing context back into international business studies: own research experiences, reflections and suggestions for future research 4. Interpersonal leadership across cultures: a historical exposé and a research agenda 5. From ‘elites’ to ‘everyone': re-framing international mobility scholarship to be all-encompassing 6. From Comparative Management to Supranational Management

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Taylor & Francis Contemporary Cases in Management

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Book SynopsisEmerging markets due to their dynamism, resilience and complexities are a significant area of study for management theorists and practitioners. This volume brings together case studies from diverse corners of the industry and offers insightful analyses of real-world management challenges and strategies in dynamic environments.The book showcases the diversity of emerging markets that offer unique challenges in finance, marketing, organization and HR, among others. From family-owned enterprises in India grappling with succession-planning to tech startups navigating regulatory uncertainties â these case studies capture the essence of managerial dilemmas in emerging markets. Through rich narratives and rigorous analysis, the essays in this volume provide strategies for organizations to deal with turbulent times, declining sales and productivity, shrinking investments or consumer base and the need for businesses to innovate, expand and grow. The volume also includes reflections fr

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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Companion to Global Female

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Book SynopsisThe literature in female entrepreneurship has witnessed significant development in the last 30 years, with the research emphasis shifting from purely descriptive explorations towards a clear effort to embed research within highly informed conceptual frameworks. With contributions from leading and emerging researchers, The Routledge Companion to Global Female Entrepreneurship brings together the latest international research, concepts and thinking in the area. With a strong international dimension, this book will facilitate comparative discussion and analysis on all aspects of female entrepreneurship, including start-ups, socio-economic influences, entrepreneurial capital and minority entrepreneurship.Reflecting the subjectâs growing importance for researchers, academics and policy makers as well as those involved in supporting womenâs entrepreneurship through training programmes, networks, consultancy or the provision of venture capital, The RouTrade ReviewThis timely and expertly organised compendium is a celebration of the growing understanding on the significance and diverse global practice of female entrepreneurship. An impressive range of contributions from top scholars confirms gender is integral to this understanding, provides valuable insights on strengthening the ecosystem to support women’s entrepreneurship and takes into account new demographic contexts and the complexities of female enterprise.Anne de Bruin, Professor, Massey University, New ZealandWhile the area of women’s entrepreneurship has received an increased amount of attention over the past few years, the types of questions asked and the way in which answers are pursued has not yet led to a coherent sense of understanding. In The Routledge Companion to Global Female Entrepreneurship, Henry, Nelson and Lewis guide us through a collection of works that together provide the necessary bridge between gender theories and entrepreneurship, thereby inviting more of us into the discussion with potential impact for theory, practice and policy.Patricia Greene, Professor, Babson College, USATable of ContentsIntroduction: The Context and Practice of Female EntrepreneurshipColette Henry, Teresa Nelson & Kate LewisPart 1: The Context for Female Entrepreneurship Women Entrepreneurs and Their Ventures: Complicating Categories and Contextualising Gender Angela Martinez-Dy & Susan Marlow Experiences of Women Entrepreneurs in Family Firms Mary Barrett & Ken Moores Women, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Kate Kearins & Katrin Schaefer Saudi Women’s Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Social Construction of Norms and Perceptions Renaud Redien-Collot, Laurice Alexandre & Wassim J. Aloulou Female Academic Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation: Reviewing the Evidence and Identifying the Challenges Helen Lawton Smith, Henry Etzkowitz, Viviana Meschitti & Alex Poulovassilis Part 2: The Ecosystem for Female Entrepreneurs Strategies to Redress Entrepreneurship Gender Gaps in Canada Barbara J. Orser U.S. Women Entrepreneurs and Their Access to Early-Stage Financing Linda Edelman, Tatiana Manolova & Candida Brush Financing High-Growth Women-Owned Firms in the United States: Challenges, Opportunities and Implications for Public Policy Susan Coleman & Alicia Robb Gender Differences in New Venture Funding: Supply-Side Discrimination or Demand-Side Disinclination? John Watson, Michael Stuetzer & Roxanne Zolin Part 3: Supporting Female Entrepreneurs Supporting and Training Female Necessity Entrepreneurs Walid A. Nakara, Nerine Bouguerra & Alain Fayolle Entrepreneurial Role Models: An Integrated Framework from a Constructionist Perspective Maria Cristina Díaz-García & Janice Byrne Female Entrepreneurship, Role Models and Network Externalities in Middle–Income Countries Maria Minniti Revisiting Research on Gender in Entrepreneurial Networks Lene Foss Part 4: Identity Identity Work, Swift Trust and Gender: The Role of Women-Only Leadership Development Programmes Claire Leitch, Richard Harrison & Maura McAdam Postfeminism and Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Identity of the ‘Mumpreneur’ Patricia Lewis Female Lifestyle Entrepreneurs and Their Business Models Helle Neergaard & Dorthe Refslund Christensen Tales of Heroine Entrepreneurs Karin Berglund, Helen Ahl & Katarina Pettersson Perceived Legitimacy of Women Entrepreneurs in France: Between Identity Legitimacy and Entrepreneurial Legitimacy Philippe Pailot, Corinne Poroli & Stéphanie Chasserio Part 5: Demography Women, Disability and Entrepreneurship Kate Caldwell, Sarah Parker Harris & Maija Renko Female Immigrant Global Entrepreneurship: From Invisibility to Empowerment? Maria Villares-Varela, Monder Ram & Trevor Jones Entrepreneurial Activity Among Irish Traveller Women: An Insight into the Complexity of Survival Thomas M. Cooney & Denis Foley Entrepreneurship, Age and Gender: The Swedish Case Carin Holmquist & Elisabeth SundinIndex

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