This book examines gender assumptions in family policies in East Asia, particularly in relation to work-family balance. Reconciling paid and unpaid work has become an important issue for academics and policymakers in Western welfare stat...
This prescient Handbook brings together expert scholars on the social determinants of health, to examine the living and working conditions that impact the wellbeing of populations across the globe. It provides detailed analyses of intern...
Green communication can improve a firm’s reputation and performance, regardless of their genuine green conduct. This book investigates the greenwashing phenomenon and maps how firms mislead consumers by not delivering on their environmen...
Edited by Jean Helms Mills, Albert J. Mills, Kristin S. Williams, Regine Bendl
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.
Edited by Madelaine Moore, Christoph Scherrer, Marcel van der Linden
The Elgar Companion to Decent Work and the Sustainable Development Goals is an essential reference for understanding the role of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and its promotion of fair conditions, rights at work and employm...
Edited by Nicolas Chevrollier, Aikaterini Argyrou, Ronald Jeurissen
Focusing on society’s transitions towards sustainability from a business perspective, this inspiring book encourages radical development in solving major sustainability challenges. It addresses the key question: what needs to radically c...
This Research Handbook provides an insightful examination of how diversity intersects with international management practices and highlights the importance of balancing inclusion with local responsiveness. It focuses on the experiences o...
This topical book outlines one of the most ubiquitous challenges facing humanity and the planet today: the damaging impact of anthropogenic climate change. Humanizing the climate debate, it discusses solutions to the crisis and devises a...
Edited by Steven C. Roach, Derrick K. Hudson, Kaleb Demerew
This comprehensive book analyses the legal, political, and cultural dynamics of the Nile Basin water regime. Nile Basin Politics provides a thorough examination of the GERD''s political impact on Nile Basin countries, highlighting domest...
Edited by João J. Ferreira, Magnus Klofsten, David Urbano
João J. Ferreira, Magnus Klofsten and David Urbano along with their contributing authors, analyse circular economy entrepreneurship (CEship) in depth in this book, exploring the process of seizing opportunities in the circular economy do...
Edited by Tulsi Jayakumar, Elisa Conti, Andrea Calabrò, Adriana A. Amaya Rivas, Yeny E. Rodríguez
This prescient book develops a clear framework for sustainability in family firms, highlighting the importance of fostering sustainable company practices. Chapters provide diverse perspectives and international case studies on family bus...
This book provides a compelling exploration of the dysfunctionality of car electrification and green mobility. Detailing how car companies aim to control the future of automobility through circular business models, Peter E. Wells highlig...
