Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management series – serie

This Encyclopedia presents an authoritative overview of innovation management. Contributions from over 100 expert authors address contemporary and emerging challenges through a holistic, inclusive, and ethical lens, redefining dominant paradigms and pushing the boundaries of the field.Comprehensive and forward-looking, the Encyclopedia explores how diverse elements such as age, gender, creativity, and power shape processes of innovation in a range of local and global contexts. Entries are accessible and consistently structured, critically engaging with core concepts including business models and ecosystems, while also delving into new areas of impact investing, radical creativity, and ‘dark innovation’.Key Features:Combines detailed theoretical discussions with real-life case studies and practical applicationsIncludes a list of further scholarly readings in each entry, featuring up-to-date references alongside essential classic worksProvides insights into a wide variety of topics, methods, and perspectives that expand the concept and practice of innovation managementInterdisciplinary in scope, the Encyclopedia is a vital reference work for students, researchers and educators in innovation management, knowledge management, organizational innovation, and business. Its focus on collaboration, responsible innovation, and sustainability issues will also benefit practitioners looking to enhance their organization’s innovation processes.

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership is a comprehensive resource that explores the multifaceted nature of leadership across various contexts and cultures. Providing insights into both classic and contemporary leadership theories and practices, each entry delves into key concepts, models, and ethical considerations that shape effective leadership. It aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the dynamic and evolving field of leadership, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate and excel in diverse organizational settings.Key Features:138 entries from Adaptive Leadership to Zero-Tolerance Leadership, covering a wide range of leadership theories, models, and practices, providing an in-depth understanding of the field.Contributions from 50 leading scholars and practitioners offer diverse and international viewpoints on leadership.Interdisciplinary insights from psychology, management, sociology and ethics present a holistic view of leadership.Each entry delves into practical implications and real world applications, making it valuable for both academic research and professional development.Emphasises the importance of ethics and cultural awareness in leadership, addressing key considerations for leading in a globalised worldThis Encyclopedia is invaluable to scholars, researchers and students of leadership as well as business and management, providing an essential reference for coursework, case studies, and leadership development programs. Management professionals will also benefit from the practical advice given to enhance their own leadership skills.

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Pricing presents a holistic view of cutting-edge topics, practical insights, and global perspectives on pricing. In-depth entries cover everything from behavioral pricing and artificial intelligence to sustainability pricing strategies and dynamic online pricing.This Encyclopedia helps the reader optimize pricing operations and develop effective strategies in a business landscape where pricing decisions are pivotal. Authors use strategic, psychological, cultural, financial, technological, ethical and legal perspectives, covering cross-cultural dimensions to aid businesses operating in diverse markets. Crucially, the Encyclopedia highlights how pricing influences consumer behavior, shapes market dynamics, and drives business outcomes.This comprehensive Encyclopedia is a vital read for scholars in the dynamic fields of pricing, business analytics, marketing, strategic management, behavioral and experimental economics, economic psychology, finance and industrial economics. The Encyclopedia is conceived as an indispensable reference work for all pricing and marketing managers worldwide, both in B2B and in B2C markets.Key Features:Incorporates a wealth of data, methodologies and referencesExamines traditional pricing concepts alongside emerging trends65 distinct entries written by leading academics and pricing expertsCombines empirical research with real-world case studies to provide unparalleled guidance in navigating the intricate world of pricing strategy and management

Occupational health psychology has emerged as a vital new field in its own right in recent years and its key areas of focus are occupational stress, work wellbeing, and work-life balance. This Encyclopedia is the godfather of this new discipline, defining the diversity of its concepts, theories and methods. It will be the essential resource for scholars, practitioners and students for years to come.The scholarly field of occupational health psychology has emerged from the broad study of worker health and wellbeing, mixing concepts, theories and methods from occupational/organizational/business psychology and health psychology. Authoritative and comprehensive in scope, the Elgar Encyclopedia of Occupational Health Psychology offers definitions from job crafting, organizational justice, employee voice, workplace bullying, workplace health and wellbeing strategy, and interventions - to gig work, the four-day working week, remote and virtual work, entrepreneurship, technostress, and AI and Cobotics. This Encyclopedia is breaking new ground in helping to define this new field for psychologists across the globe.Key Features:72 entries covering each of the central topics in occupational health psychologyEach entry provides a definition, key association, future directions and readings as a fundamental starting point for future research.All entries written by experts on occupational health psychology from around the world.

This comprehensive Encyclopedia of Strategy as Practice provides an entry point for exploring the different dimensions of the strategy-as-practice (SAP) perspective on strategy. This perspective implies a fundamental shift in our understanding of strategy – treating strategy as something people do rather than something that firms have.Designed both for readers new to and familiar with SAP, the Encyclopedia features 186 entries written by experts in the field. The entries are structured into six carefully curated sections, which outline the relevant theories, concepts, methods, and phenomena, discuss the relation to adjacent research approaches and map the global community infrastructure supporting SAP-related research, teaching and practice.With its overview of SAP research and its scholarly network, this Encyclopedia serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers in business and management, organization studies, strategic management, and organizational sociology. Practitioners and professionals will also find practical insights grounded in the latest theoretical developments.Key Features:Includes 186 entries written by experts in the field providing a comprehensive overview of strategy-as-practice research and its communityOffers in-depth insights into the relevant theories, theorists and concepts, as well as the relations to adjacent research approaches such as Attention Based View, Leadership as Practice, Resource Based View and Strategic LeadershipExplores emergent areas of research, including new SAP-related phenomena such as Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, Gender, Sustainability, and Open Strategy

This thoroughly updated second edition of the Encyclopedia of Sport Management is an authoritative reference work that provides detailed explanations of critical concepts within the field.Dynamic and multidimensional, this Encyclopedia encapsulates sport management through rigorous examination of a broad range of sports and sport-related concepts. This major work spans 613 entries, ranging from ableism to zero tolerance. It offers recommended readings for those looking to expand their learning and continue researching into this ever-evolving research area. This revised Encyclopedia is an essential volume for academics and researchers focusing on sport management, sport marketing, sport communication and business.Key features:Presents 285 completely new entries and updates on 325 original entriesBrings together over 350 experts from a broad range of sport management disciplines, from communication to strategyApplies both contemporary and historical research illustrating an impeccably detailed view of sport management research.

Increasing digitization and digitalization offer critical questions both for entrepreneurship scholars and practitioners. This authoritative Encyclopedia, provides a comprehensive reference work on the opportunities and challenges related to digital entrepreneurship. Entries cover essential topics, including important entrepreneurial contexts and concepts, entrepreneurship theories and theoretical frameworks, and digital technologies and applications.Key Features:Over 50 focused entries, each discussing how digital technologies affect or could impact the entrepreneurship processContributions from leading scholars and emerging scholars as well as practitioners offering diverse and international viewpoints on digital entrepreneurshipDialogues about digital entrepreneurship trends valuable for academic audiences but also accessible to practitioners and suitable for classroom discussionsAn Introduction furnishing a thoughtful overview of the increasing convergence of the physical and digital worlds and why it fundamentally nuances, and extends, what we (think we) know about entrepreneurshipThis Encyclopedia is a vital reference for scholars and students of entrepreneurship, business and management, and innovation and technology. Practitioners will also benefit from its coverage of foundational concepts, cutting-edge debates, and forecasts.

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Retailing is a groundbreaking resource that presents a comprehensive overview of the retail sector. It covers the forms and history of the industry as well as topics such as employment, supply chain logistics, sustainability and other contemporary challenges. Interdisciplinary in scope, entries provide readers with a far-reaching analysis, encompassing economics, management, geography, regional and urban planning, history and political science.Split into nine thematic sections, contributors explore topics relating to retail forms and formats, retail management and marketing, supply chain management, institutional change and retail innovation. They examine the position of the consumer and the economics of retailing, as well as retail spaces and common misconceptions surrounding retailing. Key Features:Fills a significant gap in the literature on commerceComprises 238 entries by 262 authors from 35 countriesIncludes contributions from internationally renowned experts in retailing and consumptionAccessible insights into a wide range of concepts, methods and perspectives that expand the boundaries of the field This Encyclopedia is an essential reference for scholars and students of marketing, strategic management, industrial economics, and business and management. It will also prove invaluable to practitioners in the private and public sector as well as consultants in the field.

This Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and original resource that offers insight into how entrepreneurial practices are initiated, supported, and sustained within firms. It traces the field’s evolution from foundational theories to current debates on governance, legitimacy, purpose, and performance. Analyzing key concepts, methods, roles, and organizational settings, entries explore both established frameworks and emerging frontiers, to equip readers with the tools to navigate the complexities of corporate entrepreneurship.Key Features:Addresses both individual and organizational entrepreneurial strategy, highlighting their crucial interplayOrganized into thematic sections for targeted exploration and cross-sectional inquiryIncludes nearly 100 multidisciplinary entries which feature insights from 68 leading academics, practitioners, and innovation leadersEngages with emerging themes spanning sustainability, public-sector innovation, and the emotional and political dimensions of intrapreneurshipBridges theory and practice by combining conceptual frameworks with field-based insights, tools, and case examples from multiple sectors and geographies.Linking innovation with culture and systems, this Encyclopedia is an essential reference for scholars and students of business and management, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Corporate innovation and transformation professionals will find practical frameworks, cases, and tools to drive intrapreneurship and change. Public sector leaders and policymakers will also benefit from its discussion of applications of corporate entrepreneurship in institutional and societal contexts.

With 163 authoritative entries providing definitive explanations and critiques of the fundamental principles and practices of corporate governance, this timely Encyclopedia is a comprehensive overview of the economic, political, social, legal and environmental impacts of corporations across the globe.Bringing together almost 100 leading experts, the Encyclopedia addresses the meaning and purpose of corporate governance and how this term has evolved over time. Philosophical perspectives on corporate governance, as well as its origins and history are laid out, alongside critical theories and methodologies on governance. The Encyclopedia then examines different aspects of governance related to governance regimes, neoliberalism, finance, accounting and corporate reporting, law and regulation, strategy and forms of governance. Board processes and performance, leadership in the boardroom, board directors and board diversity are explained. Focus is drawn to emerging societal problems and crises related to corporate governance and how these have been addressed by different institutions, such as digital era governance, corporate social responsibility and corporate sustainability and regeneration of the natural world.The Elgar Encyclopedia of Corporate Governance is an essential reference source for academics, researchers and students of business and management, economics and finance and environmental studies. Professionals and policymakers working in the sectors of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, management and sustainability and strategic management will also find this to be an indispensable reference work.Key Features:163 distinct entries structured by themeCombines empirical findings with real-world examplesAdopts a comparative global analysis from leading academicsAccessible explanations of fundamental concepts and principles

This invaluable Encyclopedia presents an interdisciplinary and comprehensive overview of the field of social innovation, providing an insightful view into potential future developments both practically and theoretically. With entries authored by prominent international scholars, the Encyclopedia outlines the theoretical foundations, concepts, types, processes and measurement of social innovation. Entries cover a variety of key themes including social innovation ecosystems, co-creation, new technologies and methods, education, governance and policies.The Encyclopedia of Social Innovation will serve as a significant reference point for both scholars and students of social entrepreneurship, sociology and management. It will also be beneficial for all those seeking to clarify various problem-solving routes in the face of contemporary societal challenges.Key Features:77 accessible and fully-referenced entriesAn interdisciplinary scope providing readers with a sound overview of social innovation in different research areasExploration of the societal, political, business and entrepreneurial ramifications of social innovationExamination of the challenges caused by modern phenomena such as rapid population growth and how these challenges have affected new social demands.

This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the most important concepts of stakeholder theory and management in business and public administration. It identifies that stakeholders are essential for value-creation in democratic societies.Featuring 81 entries from a wide range of expert contributors, this Encyclopedia presents an accessible overview of key ideas as well as highlighting current issues and emerging areas of study. Topics covered include business ethics, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, corporate governance, business legitimacy and good corporate citizenship, to reveal how stakeholders are crucial to both business and society.The Encyclopedia of Stakeholder Management will be a valuable resource for academics and students in corporate social responsibility, strategic management and organizational theory. It will also be useful for practitioners in business, NGOs and public administration who work with stakeholders and stakeholder theory.Key Features:Over 80 entriesAccessible explanations of key conceptsContributions by recognized stakeholder scholarsIntegration of stakeholders with business ethics and corporate social responsibility

This expansive Encyclopedia provides a detailed overview of Critical Management Studies (CMS). This exciting and iconoclastic area of research and scholarship has had a major impact on the academic field of business and management studies, opening up possibilities for exploring radical and liberatory ideas in the often conservative and technicist realm of business school education. Covering many of the substantive areas of CMS, such as control and gender, and providing reflexive discussions and critiques, this Encyclopedia is a vital contribution to this important and unique field.With over 100 entries written by an international collective of expert scholars, it covers the full range of concepts and debates in CMS, from affect, alienation and anarchism, to whistleblowing, workplace wellbeing and writing differently. The Encyclopedia will be of great value to scholars working in CMS and organization studies. It will also interest students exploring international business, management studies, and work and employment relations. Key Features: Extensive onward references for further reading and researchEntries authored by a diverse selection of writers, from highly experienced professors to fresh perspectives from up-and-coming scholarsKey topics covered include classic ideas such as class, critical theory and postmodernism, as well as more recent developments such as critical diversity studies, hauntology, and modern slavery. Also included are detailed entries on the intellectual development of CMS itself, CMS in North America, and criticisms of CMS

Thoroughly revised and updated to include contemporary terms that have gained importance such as furlough, unconscious bias, platform work, and Great Resignation, this second edition of the Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management is an authoritative and comprehensive reference resource comprising almost 400 entries on core HR areas and concepts. Bringing together more than 200 international authorities on HRM and HR, the Encyclopedia presents an accessible and condensed overview of key HR topics, spanning from absenteeism and big data to whistleblowing and zero-hour contracts. Entries vary from singular concepts such as homeworking, equality, and digitalisation; to organisational behaviour terms such as organisational culture and job satisfaction; and broader management terms such as strategy and management development. Each entry provides a selected list of references and suggestions for further reading to enable the reader to gain a deeper awareness of the topic. An authoritative reference text, this dynamic Encyclopedia will be of immense value to undergraduate and postgraduate students, academic researchers, and HR practitioners and policy specialists looking for a succinct and expert summary of key HR concepts. Key Features:Almost 400 entriesOrganised alphabetically for ease of referenceCross-referenced to facilitate further readingExtensively updated to include new and popular terms

This Concise Encyclopedia is an interdisciplinary overview of the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It not only incorporates well-established concepts proffered by highly influential voices, but also captures the perspectives of tomorrow.The entries present some of the main topics gravitating around CSR and its theoretical evolution, while recognising how the framework has spread out into different academic fields. This Concise Encyclopedia helps to update CSR scholarship in line with developments within the broader discourse on the responsibilities of business, with new reflections on well-established concepts.Presenting a state-of-the-art discussion on the evolution of and future for CSR, this Concise Encyclopedia will serve as a significant reference point for both scholars and students of Business Ethics, Business and Human Rights and Corporate Sustainability. The depth of discussion throughout the Concise Encyclopedia will be useful for academics, practitioners, and policymakers alike.Key Features:46 accessible and fully-referenced entriesContributions from leading scholars and academics in the fieldWritten in a critical and reflective style, with entries grounded in ongoing debates on CSRRecognition of Business and Human Rights (BHR) as an emergent theme within CSR, with entries on modern slavery and workers’ rights

This dynamic Encyclopedia presents succinct definitions, explanations and compact reviews of a comprehensive range of topics in the continually evolving field of International Strategic Management (ISM). A diverse and international collective of eminent scholars and thought leaders leverage their research expertise to present concise reviews of the state-of-the-art of research in ISM, exploring the manifold aspects of firms’ global strategies. With more than 90 carefully selected entries, spanning from asset recombination to foreign ownership, and from global mergers and acquisitions to the Uppsala Model, the Encyclopedia captures the breadth and depth of the multifunctional and multidisciplinary field of ISM. Offering clear definitions of the key concepts and theories in ISM, this cutting-edge Encyclopedia will be an invaluable reference tool for doctoral students and scholars of international business, strategic management, and economics and finance. Its practical insights will also benefit practitioners, managers and policy makers in management fields. Key Features: 95 concise and fully cross-referenced entriesExamines the key actors within and around the multinational firmDiscusses linkages and distinctions between key concepts and theoriesAnalyzes the challenges faced by multinational firms in designing and implementing strategies in the global economy

Providing comprehensive coverage of the field of diversity, equality, equity and inclusion (DEI), this timely Encyclopedia addresses significant developments in diversity management. Between them, the 78 entries cover interdisciplinary, theoretical, mainstream and critical approaches to construct a complete picture of this crucial approach to business practice. With contributions from leading and emerging international experts, the Encyclopedia of Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion explores previously overlooked topics such as class and microaggression alongside ever-evolving concepts including affirmative action and employment equity. Growing concerns like continued workplace prejudice and indirect and systemic discrimination are addressed in order to detail the contemporary importance of DEI. This volume will be a vital resource for academics and students focusing on diversity in business, international management and human resources. Due to its practical implications, it will also benefit practitioners and managers seeking to better understand diversity and management.

The intertwining of family relationships with business imperatives provides a fascinating but complex arena for study. This Encyclopedia is a valuable resource because family business studies are necessarily multi-disciplinary and wide-ranging, drawing on entrepreneurship, management, governance, economics, ethics, business history, as well as family studies.The Encyclopedia includes contributions from over 60 international experts who provide thoughtful and concise explanations of topics that are vital to understanding family businesses. Together, they explain 115 of the most significant family business topics, including key theories, issues and practices, encompassing a multitude of perspectives on the positive and negative impacts that family ownership and management might have on businesses and society. Comprehensive cross-referencing facilitates a broader understanding of intertwining, overlaps and boundaries between topics.Key Features:Expert contributions from over 60 international family business specialistsNew insights into the complex, multi-disciplinary and wide-ranging world of family businessExpert insights from entrepreneurship, management, governance, economics, ethics, business history and family studiesThe Encyclopedia will be invaluable for anyone seeking clear explanations of family business topics, whether to put into practice, extend understanding or explore issues anew.

Management practices within the health care sector are shaped by a multitude of professional, social, political and technical factors. This Elgar Encyclopedia of Healthcare Management provides insights and definitions on essential themes that clarify complexity and specificity of leading within the health sector, as well as the latest trends in health policy that affects management practices. Its structure is built on the current agenda of health managers and health management scholars and it offers a broad look into new challenges and principles that are re-shaping managerial dynamics of the health sector and the way the health services should be designed and delivered.Key Features:117 accessible entries organized by themeAn up-to-date examination of emerging healthcare paradigmsOver 50 leading contributors from a variety of backgrounds and specialismsA balanced subject range aimed at improving the proficiencies of healthcare leaders, across technical skills and management practicesThis authoritative work will be incredibly useful for students and scholars of healthcare management, policy and economics.

This comprehensive Encyclopedia captures the intricacies of corporate communication, offering 87 clear, succinct definitions of important concepts within marketing, business, organizational communication and public relations followed by critical, literary analyses of significant research ventures. Emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of corporate communication, this timely Encyclopedia links topics including selected theories, organization as an entity, corporate branding, corporate responsibilities, corporate misbehaviour, communication processes and tools, stakeholder engagement, corporate communication outcomes and negative corporate association in a clear and accessible format. Eleven key themes are addressed to fully illustrate the complexity of communication in a modern corporate landscape, ranging from selected theories and theoretical approaches to positive and negative corporate associations, providing both practical and conceptual insight. Further recommended readings which demonstrate the expansive nature of topics within corporate communication are provided.The Elgar Encyclopedia of Corporate Communication will be an essential reference text for students focusing on corporate communication and related management disciplines and fields such as communication, corporate identity and reputation, branding, public relations, marketing and organizational behaviour. Due to its real-world implications, it will additionally be of great benefit for practitioners seeking to understand important trends and developments within corporate communication.

In this comprehensive Encyclopedia, Matthijs Bal brings together over 190 international experts to present fresh perspectives on key concepts, theories and research in organizational psychology. Entries cover central topics in the field, such as performance and work family balance, as well as upcoming and underrepresented areas such as decolonization, authenticity and playful work.The Elgar Encyclopedia of Organizational Psychology is designed to be an interesting read. Established topics within the field, such as leadership and performance, are viewed through an engaging and sometimes critical lens, incorporating perspectives from non-Western contexts and the rejection of hegemonic and ideological tendencies within organizational psychology. Encompassing 144 entries, the Encyclopedia also includes entries on emerging topics such as ideology, psychoanalytic critique of capitalism, and critical work and organizational psychology. Promoting equality, dignity and emancipation, authors argue for a more global point of view that strives for a better world rather than solely better-performing organizations.This engaging and accessible Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for any student, academic, practitioner, or policymaker looking to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of organizational psychology, studies, and behavior. It is similarly useful for scholars of occupational, economic, and social psychology.

Bringing together an expert team of international contributors, this Encyclopedia showcases key aspects of gender in management, including women’s leadership, mentoring women, managerial style and sexual harassment. Examining contemporary issues in over 30 nations, this book reviews critical concepts where gender and management intersect, covering both historic and current viewpoints in subjects such as menopause, ageing and queer(ing). It also takes a fresh look at ongoing topics such as equal pay and the gender pay gap, religion and work-life balance.< P>Key Features:Over 140 entries from around the globeHighlighting important scholars in the field as well as conceptsDiverse contributions celebrating different paradigmatic traditions The expansive range of entries in the Elgar Encyclopedia on Gender in Management provides an excellent reference resource for academics in management and business, gender and women’s studies. The global scope will appeal to policymakers in making future decisions and researchers of gender studies.

Modern commercial landscapes are characterized by rapidly evolving markets, and this authoritative Encyclopedia acts as an essential navigational guide to such changeable consumer environments. This Encyclopedia provides an overview of crucial subjects within the study of consumer behavior, leading to a clear understanding of the terms that inform both research and practice. Contributors articulate the importance of examining a diversity of perspectives when studying consumer behavior, alongside essential consideration of a broad range of factors which may affect it, including cultural, social, ethical and technological concerns. Developing topics such as artificial intelligence and sustainable consumerism are analyzed to offer a fully updated picture of consumer behavior. Acting as both an academic launchpad and a research aid, the Elgar Encyclopedia of Consumer Behavior is vital for students and academics of marketing, business research methods and those studying consumer psychology and trends. Key Features:More than 90 concise entries that drive both theory and practiceIncludes important related terms within each entry to help further independent analysisDelves into possibilities for further research within burgeoning topic areas such as augmented reality marketing and mass customization to fully capture the contemporary relevance of consumer behavior studies

This Encyclopedia presents a wide range of concepts across key themes in the dynamic field of cross-cultural management, including cultural awareness, identity, and diversity. Written by eminent scholars from across the globe, entries include summaries, commentaries, and new perspectives on both theory and research.Focusing on the history, continued innovation, and future significance of each topic, contributors provide insights into original frameworks and ideas, exploring new directions for research. With critical perspectives on culture at the forefront, entries cover issues including intercultural and international management, unconscious bias, cosmopolitanism, cultural intelligence, global careers,and intersectionality.The Elgar Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural Management is a thought-provoking resource for students, academics, and researchers in international business and management, international human resource management, diversity and management, organizational behaviour, cross-cultural psychology, sociology, and education. Practitioners will also find great value in its practical cross-cultural toolkit.Key Features:Over 70 entries written by pioneering expertsEmploys a variety of paradigms in the examination of culture and managementIncorporates interdisciplinary angles and connects different approaches and theoriesDevelops new perspectives on cross-cultural management and updated conceptualizations of traditional models