Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and Society
About the Book Series
Management, Organizations and Society represents innovative work grounded in new realities; addressing issues crucial to an understanding of the contemporary world. This is the world of organized societies, where boundaries between formal and informal, public and private, local and global organizations have been displaced or vanished along with other nineteenth century dichotomies and oppositions. Management, apart from becoming a specialised profession for a growing number of people, is an everyday activity for most members of modern societies. Management, Organizations and Society will address these contemporary dynamics of transformation in a manner that transcends disciplinary boundaries, with work which will appeal to researchers, students and practitioners alike.
Smart Organizations in Industry 5.0: A Human-centric Approach
1st Edition
By Sebastian Saniuk, Sandra Grabowska, Anna Adamik
July 20, 2026
The Fourth Industrial Revolution means the widespread digitization of economic processes using more economical and efficient production technologies. Orientation towards productivity, flexibility and low production costs results in a slow process of dehumanization of industry and focus only on ...
Social Media, Work and Organisations: Narratives of Identity, Power and Control
1st Edition
By Claire Taylor
July 20, 2026
Social media use is a confounding aspect of organisations, aiding interconnection, communication, and productivity. Its use has undoubtedly impacted on human resource management and the establishment of harmonious contemporary employment relationships. Its use challenges the traditional boundaries ...
Women, Organizations and Vulnerability: Global Archetypes
1st Edition
Edited
By Hugo Gaggiotti, Isis Arlene Díaz-Carrión
July 20, 2026
Why are women, despite being resilient, adaptable, and persistent, often constructed and perceived as weak and vulnerable? Women’s vulnerability is not a neutral concept but is organizationally defined and understood. Organizations are discursive spaces where women’s vulnerability is constructed ...
Corporate Ecosystems and Strategy: Integrating Technology, People, and Leadership in the Age of Industry 5.0
1st Edition
By Magdalena Kossowska-Lai, Sławomir Wyciślak
July 07, 2026
This book offers an interdisciplinary exploration of how corporate ecosystems are evolving in the era of Industry 5.0. It brings together insights from organizational theory, human capital management, and digital transformation to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex ...
AI in Public Policy and Business: Strategies, Ethics, and Impact
1st Edition
Edited
By Pranjall Jain, Pooja Jain, Anju Jain, Pawan Kumar
June 11, 2026
AI in Public Policy and Business brings together ideas on how artificial intelligence is shaping business, industry, and public policy. Readers should benefit by understanding that investment in AI stack capital is not just a tech expenditure; rather, it is conducive to developing an asset category...
Sustainable Innovation in Africa: Prospects, Challenges and Trends
1st Edition
Edited
By Mufaro Dzingirai, Brighton Nyagadza
June 08, 2026
Sustainable Innovation in Africa: Prospects, Challenges and Trends provides a timely and in-depth examination of how innovation is reshaping African sustainability. As African economies navigate rapid urbanisation, climate change, technological disruption and socio-economic transformation, this ...
Hybrid Work and Organisational Transformation: Culture, Trust, and Digital Communication
1st Edition
By Justyna Żywiołek, Radosław Wolniak
June 02, 2026
As hybrid and remote work reshapes the modern workplace, Hybrid Work and Organisational Transformation offers a timely and research-based exploration of how organisations are redefining identity, trust, and communication in digitally mediated environments. This interdisciplinary monograph examines ...
Ending Slavery in the Corporate Supply Chain: Storytelling, Leadership, and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers
1st Edition
By Richard Herder
May 21, 2026
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is a Florida-based farmworkers’ cooperative that has received international acclaim for sponsoring anti-slavery investigations. In 2011, they worked with commercial tomato growers to found the Fair Food Program, a private sector agreement that operates ...
Organizational Development, Innovation, and Economy 5.0: Challenges in the Digital Era
1st Edition
Edited
By Elżbieta Jędrych, Agnieszka Rzepka
May 21, 2026
This edited collection comprehensively explores Economy 5.0, focusing on critical aspects such as organizational development, intellectual capital, soft agent dynamics, and agility. Through in-depth analysis, real-world case studies, and forward-looking perspectives, the book provides readers with ...
Sustainable Human Resource Management: Strategy, Organizational Innovation and Leadership in Industry 5.0
1st Edition
Edited
By Mariusz Sołtysik, Małgorzata Tyrańska, Katarzyna Piwowar-Sulej, Tri Siwi Agustina
May 21, 2026
Global trends favor balanced development, integrating socio-economic and environmental aspects. Sustainable development, emphasized by international organizations and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, has evolved into Industry 5.0. Unlike Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0 prioritizes social justice ...
Management in Interwar Britain: Continuity and Change
1st Edition
Edited
By John F. Wilson
May 10, 2026
Management in Interwar Britain engages in a debate about the quality of management and the extent of organisational innovation across British business in the interwar period. It has been prompted by the recent publication of several articles that offer a revisionist view of this debate, ...
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises for Global Sustainability: ESG Standards and Compliance
1st Edition
By A. Vinodan, S. Mahalakshmi
March 29, 2026
This book explores the critical role of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in advancing global sustainability. It provides a comprehensive yet accessible guide to navigating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, breaking down the complexities of ESG standards into ...