Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Neuroscience and Management

The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Neuroscience and Management explores how our understanding of the brain can transform the way we lead, decide and work. Combining insights from international scholars specialising in neuroscience, psychology and management, it explains how brain science enables us to make more informed decisions, foster creativity, build resilience and lead with empathy.

Key Features:

• Written in clear and accessible language
• Over 70 entries describing key concepts, methods and applications, from motivation and emotion to leadership and ethics
• Explores the current field, ranging from what is scientifically grounded, to what is emerging and should be approached with care
• Highlights responsible and evidence-based uses of neuroscience while addressing ethical challenges and common misconceptions
• Bridges science and practice, considering real-world managerial issues such as motivation, resilience and change management

This Encyclopedia is a crucial resource for scholars and students in business and management studies, alongside psychology and neuroscience. Its insights into how brain science informs leadership and organizational practice also makes this prime reading for managers, HR professionals, policymakers and ethicists.