Changes in the global economy bring new dynamics, concepts, and implications that require digitalization and adaptation. The new “normal” has changed, and companies must adopt such strategies if they want to survive in the ever-changing business environments. Business Management and Communication Perspectives in Industry 4.0 is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the planning, implementing, and evaluating of strategies for the new industry standards. While highlighting topics such as artificial intelligence, digital leadership, and management science, this publication theorizes about tomorrow’s business and communication environments based on the past and present of the concepts. This book is ideally designed for managers, researchers, educators, students, professionals, and policymakers seeking current research on blending managerial and communicational concepts with a multidisciplinary approach.

This book analyzes the economics of the food industry at every stage between the farm gate and the kitchen counter. Central to the text are agricultural marketing problems such as the allocation of production between competing products (such as fresh and frozen markets), spatial competition, interregional trade, optimal storage, and price discrimination. Topics covered will be useful to students who expect to have careers such as food processing management, food sector buying or selling, restaurant management, supermarket management, marketing/advertising, risk management, and product development. The focus is on real world-relevant skills and examples and on intuition and economic understanding above mathematical sophistication, although the text does draw on the nuances of modern economic theory.

Management for the Construction Industry introduces the principles of management and applies them to the construction industry. It covers the level 2 module of the CIOB's Education Framework on management and is officially sanctioned by the CIOB as the recognised text for that module. The text builds on the knowledge of basic disciplines, such as technology, economics and law, and forms the basis for more advanced studies in specialist aspects of management. The main context of the book is the construction industry but emphasis is also given throughout to transferable skills in the study of management. This book is a core text for the CIOB level 2 module on management, as well as BTEC HNC/D building studies and degree courses in building, construction management and surveying.

Get up to speed with how the latest knowledge management and industry 4.0 technologyhelp make enterprises secure, controlled, and optimized for a better future. This book focuses on how the practices of Industrial Revolution 4.0 and knowledge management interact to create value. In recent years, value chain relationships and related activities have utilized new technologies so that existing conceptual frameworks require a roadmap for innovation strategies and effective implementation. The chapters in this book include case studies contributed by researchers and industry practitioners that showcase the impact of practices and challenges presented by technological changes, upgrading of old systems, and internal and external factors. Knowledge Management and Industrial Revolution 4.0 describes how knowledge management impacts the automation of the industry in secure, controlled, and optimized ways. For instance, the use of the latest technologies and sensors can lead to significant time and cost savings, and operators can utilize their machines and equipment from remote locations. The Industrial Revolution 4.0 incorporates the latest technologies for automation and, in many cases, the result is similar to working from home, even in manufacturing. The use of deep learning should offer many quality control benefits. Furthermore, blockchain technology can help the industry with automation in secure and transparent ways. Apart from industry automation, other departments like human resources can also use effective knowledge management for better outcomes. The use of HR knowledge management allows employees to find and access the information they require without the assistance of the HR department. The book focuses on every aspect of the industry to help all the stakeholders of an organization. The benefits include a reduction in time required for accessing information, easier training, decreased operational expenses, improved stakeholders’ satisfaction, faster problem-solving, increased pace of innovation, simpler employee review and progress reports. Audience The book will have a wide audience within academia, education, businesses, and industrial organizations, especially those who are undergoing industry 4.0 changes to optimize for a better future.

Written by a team of consultants who combine modern business knowledge with decades of direct experience of working in the equine industry, this book bridges the gap between modern business theory and equine business practice. After providing overviews of the equestrian industry and the livery sector as a detailed example, Part I (Assessing a Business) sets out how to access the business environment, externally, competitively and with regard to its internal resources. Part 2 (Management) goes on to deal with resource management and how to go about strategic planning and marketing, concluding with an overall Business Plan. Part 3 sets out a series of case histories to illustrate the principles as discussed in Part 1 and 2. No other book applies a truly modern business approach to equine enterprise. The Authors Sharon Eastwood, Anne-Lise Riis Jensen and Anna Jordon work together at Dark Horse Consultancy, a team of equine business consultants offering a wide range of advice and services to the industry. Also available: Horse and Stable Management Fourth Edition Jeremy Houghton Brown, Sarah Pilliner and Zoe Davies 1 4051 0007 9 978 14051 0007 6 Teaching Jumping Jane Houghton Brown 0 632 04127 7 978 0632 04127 5 Horse Nutrition and Feeding Second Edition Sarah Pilliner 0 632 05016 0 978 0632 05016 1 Equine Science Second Edition Sarah Pilliner and Zoe Davies 1 4051 1944 6 978 14051 1944 3 Introduction to Horse Biology Zoe Davies 1 4051 2162 9 978 14051 2162 0 Horse Business Management Third Edition Jeremy Houghton Brown 0 632 05826 9 978 0632 05826 6

Abstract: This book is a guide on management by objectives and results for individuals at all levels of management. The author begins by introducing the concept of management by objectives and results. Next, the author devotes several chapters to roles and missions, key results areas, and indicators of effectiveness. The following chapter describes how to identify and write objectives. Next, the author discusses the preparation of action plans. Topics in this chapter include: scheduling, budgeting, programming, reviewing and reconciling, and fixing accountability. The author also examines control within the organization, including setting standards, evaluating performance, and correcting action. Next, the role of communication within management by objectives is examined. The last chapter reviews the implementation of management by objectives and results. Throughout the book, the author uses real life examples to explain the concept and process of this management theory.