Business & Economics

In this book . . . Nicolas Vandeput hacks his way through the maze of quantitative supply chain optimizations. This book illustrates how the quantitative optimization of 21st century supply chains should be crafted and executed. . . . Vandeput is at the...

In this fourth edition of his ground-breaking work, Herbert A. Simon applies his pioneering theory of human choice and administrative decision-making to concrete organizational problems. To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the book's original...

Great leadership can make a difference to any organisation. The ten Golden Rules of Leadership is a guide to help anyone develop their capabilities in this area. The simple, but practical nature of the 'rules' have proven to be a great anchor and serve...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789401802864Author Van Haren PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Van Haren Publishing BVPublisher Van Haren Publishing BV

Wine has been considered a luxury product since the time of the ancient Egyptians, and today is coveted by collectors and wine enthusiasts from around the world. Yet little has been written about the world of luxury wine marketing, explaining how a wine...

Could your 'small' business be a Blue Whale just waiting to break the water?Whether you're in your third week or third decade of business, no matter what your current turnover is or what life stage you're at, it's never too late to re-evaluate your goals...

The topics covered in this book can be divided into four broad groups: studies of labour conditions up to the middle of the nineteenth century; studies in the 'new trade unionism' of 1889 to 1914; studies in the late nineteenth-century revival of...

A collection of papers by well-known contemporary writers that describe their own models of coaching and their thoughts on the theoretical roots that underpin their thinking and coaching practice.About the AuthorHalina Brunning is a Chartered Clinical...

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This highly entertaining business memoir describes what it was like to work for Japan's premiere animation studio, Studio Ghibli, and its reigning genius Hayao Miyazaki. Steve Alpert, a Japanese-speaking American, was the "resident foreigner" in the...

'In this remarkable work, Robert Skidelsky unites his experience, knowledge and talents in a sweeping account of money and power' James K. GalbraithThe dominant view in economics is that money and government should play only a minor role in economic...

Organizational Behavior is a multidimensional text that combines analysis, knowledge, personal development, and synthesis with useful pedagogical features that bring organizational behavior to life. Considering organizational behavior from an...

Threats to an organization's operations, such as fraud, IT disruption or poorly designed products, could result in serious losses. Understand the key components of effective operational risk management with this essential book for risk professionals and...

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This edited collection explores our often-surprising modes of co-inhabiting the cultural and aerial worlds of birds. It focuses on our encounters with non-captive birds and the cultural geographies of feathered flight. This book offers a timely...

'Impressive ... Fascinating' Sunday Times 'An authoritative history' Financial Times 'Gripping and richly researched' Rana Mitter ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262542883Author Huub DijstelbloemFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Workshop Team Assessment is a 38-item paper handout that is an excellent team development tool. A key component of the facilitator-lead Five Dysfunctions of a Team Workshop, the Team Assessment delivers what the name...

Economics for the Many, edited and with an introduction by Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell, features contributions from the participants in his New Economics conferences, including Barry Gardiner, Ann Pettifor, Prem Sikka, and Guy...

A practical and uplifting vision of better ways to live together, own property, have families and raise children, from the author of Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism.'Kristen Ghodsee is back with another splendid insight: utopia can and ought to...

A brand is not merely a representation of a product: it is an emotional and symbolic perception we develop that influences our thoughts, feeling, and behaviour. Strategic Brand Management is the only textbook to go beyond the standard branding models to...

Imagine planning an event like the Olympics. Now imagine planning the same event but not knowing when or where it will take place, or how many will attend. This is what humanitarian logisticians are up against. Oversights result in serious consequences...

Maintaining performance today is no longer simply about having an annual appraisal and telling employees "you must try harder". Research demonstrates that regular discussions about performance and providing feedback to the people you manage is a more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781334393Author Sam AshdownFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Rethink PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 197gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 10mm

Are you struggling to stay afloat in a sea of paperwork, emails, meetings and an ever-growing to-do list? Are you working longer and longer hours in a vain attempt to catch up and, any time you do, they drop another pile of work on you? Don't worry, you...

The Glossary of Property Terms has helped define the property industry since its first publication in 1989. This second edition remains the glossary for all in the landed professions and related endeavours. It has been expanded to include recent...

This book provides important guidelines for the digital transformation process and shows how established companies in particular can use digitization for their strategic further development. It highlights developments in IT and data management, supported...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307588692Author Kevin PoulsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 236gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Few people have made such an impact on so many areas of football, in so many parts of the world, as Gordon Jago. Jago - a tall, thoughtful centre-half with Charlton Athletic - made his biggest impression as a manager. In England, he created the...

Everyone wants to be a contrarian investor. From the hedge funds who bet against the US housing market in the run up to 2008, to George Soros's billion-dollar bet against the Bank of England in 1992, some of the most famous and most profitable trades in...

The Business Analysis Handbook was ground-breaking in providing a hands-on guide to the business analyst role. This second edition reflects key developments and new career pathways in the profession. Business analysis helps organizations to develop an...

Even in times of economic hardship, perfume is an affordable luxury, recognized for its ability to make us not only smell good but also feel great. No woman's dressing table or bathroom cabinet is complete without at least one bottle. Cult Perfumes is...

A revelatory global history shows how cheap American grain toppled the world's largest empires To understand the rise and fall of empires, we must follow the paths traveled by grain-along rivers, between ports, and across seas. In Oceans of Grain,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967041224Author gestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

Work Psychology: The Basics provides an accessible, jargon-free introduction to the fundamental principles of work and occupational psychology. Covering key theories and models in this dynamic area, it offers a solid understanding of both academic theory...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915565020Author David KeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 166Imprint Karnac BooksPublisher Karnac BooksWeight(grams) 246gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 138mm * 10mm

Want to get the most out of your International Finance course? Nowadays the value of daily foreign exchange trading is more than one hundred times the value of annual international trade in goods and services. As result of the great importance of...

Process Design: Making It Work helps process consultants, managers, facilitators, coaches, organizational development consultants - and anyone else who works with groups - to set up and deliver dynamic, creative process designs. Filled with illustrative...

"When Wilbur and Orville Wright executed the first successful manned flight on December 17th, 1903, they stunned the world. Man could fly! Where had these two brothers come from? The impact was astonishing. (Imagine if Neil Armstrong had landed on...

This second edition has been revised and updated to include all the 2015 Regulations. The purpose of this book is to provide advice and guidance on procurement for those in Local Authorities and other public type bodies who have been charged with...