02779 a2200517 4500 1138559326 20250317100355.0 250312042018GB 36 eng 9781138559325 Taylor & Francis GBP 39.99 BB 01 eng KJC thema KJMV6 thema KJU thema KJMB thema KJMV5 thema KJS thema KJQ thema KJC bic KJMV6 bic KJU bic KJMB bic KJMV5 bic KJS bic KJQ bic BUS085000 bisac BUS103000 bisac BUS070000 bisac BUS067000 bisac BUS000000 bisac BUS071000 bisac BUS074000 bisac BUS087000 bisac BUS097000 bisac BUS098000 bisac 303.49 bisac Hans Christian Garmann Johnsen Coping with the Future Rethinking Assumptions for Society, Business and Work 1 Oxford Routledge 20180328 286 p Coping with the Future has been written in response to widespread international awareness that the future is not predictable. In political and economic terms, we are in unknown territory, with daily developments around Brexit and the Trump Presidency, and "Kodak moments" in business. On the other hand, business leaders demand certainty, which is not available. This book redefines the nature of modern business. In contrast to recent trends, it has a focus on human-centred manufacturing and on decision-making which goes beyond a focus on short-term profit. The liberal capitalism of the USA and the UK is not the only current variety of capitalism. Business is not just about managers, but requires participation and engagement by workers. Since the financial crash of 2008, there has been much talk about the need for fresh approaches to business, but little has changed. This book pulls together current research and practice and poses new questions based on case studies. There is no one simple best way, but an uncertain future can be addressed, drawing on diverse past experience and cases. The book addresses an intended audience in business and universities, including business schools, around the world. The debate takes a broader approach, involving research in the social sciences and approaches from philosophy. The world has always been unpredictable, but we have allowed ourselves to be comforted by convenient myths. It is time to wake up. Halvor Holtskog B01 Richard Ennals B01 631 631