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This book injects a burst of energy into the sociology of work, offering a perspective that is both innovative and deeply informed. Leading sociology of work scholar, Marek Korczynski, praises the discipline’s comprehensive approach to theory, its focus...

In the Shadow of the Global North unpacks the historical, cultural, and institutional forces that organize and circulate journalistic narratives in Africa to show that something complex is unfolding in the postcolonial context of global journalistic...

69% of executives believe that their operating model is unable to continuously adapt to disruptive forces and 73% see at least some risk to growth and performance if they don't rethink their operating model. This book shows you what to do. Providing...

Banking, and investment banking in particular, is to a large extent investigated empirically in the academic literature. The theory of investment banking behaviour and the relationship between investment banks and their clients is not widely known and...

Communication, advocacy and outreach are germane to the success of any organization working in the social sector. This book provides a robust conceptual framework that is required for understanding the demands of the sector, suggests strategies, and...

This book provides a comprehensive look at Banking as a Service (Baas), equipping readers with an understanding of the origins, evolution, future and applications of BaaS and the key differences across global markets. BaaS is a game changer in the...

Radio/TV/Handy an: Katastrophe droht! Und diese Katastrophe, die da zur Nachricht gemacht wird, das ist heute nun immer die eine Katastrophe, die die anderen zunächst ausblendet. Von Doom Scrolling zu Desaster Ranking – Negativismus als Geschäftsprinzip...

The roots of corporate governance are rarely looked for in the ancient history of countries. Literature pays not enough attention to the impact of the country’s history on the relations between economic actors and owners, known today as corporate...

The book examines female entrepreneurship in the nineteenth century. Economic history has long accorded women entrepreneurs a very minor place, relegating them to the status of historical anecdotes. The hypothesis of women’s withdrawal from the business...

Discover the strategies and expert insights that will build your sustainability skillset and arm you with everything you need to make a meaningful impact.

This book constructs a four-dimensional driving model for customer perception of cross-border e-commerce retail imports from a consumer perspective, and constructs a secondary indicator of the four-dimensional driving model for customer perception of...

How do you pack a small suitcase to optimize your luggage and still be ready for any occasion? What are the insider secrets of the travel industry that only elite business travelers know? How can you keep strong relationships with friends and family no...

How to Hedge Metals is an important resource for all traders, whether new graduates or seasoned directors, and is written in simple, precise, and clear terms. It is engaging and accessible – a good read rather than a reference book – and provides...

Unsere Welt wird immer komplexer. Zu den geopolitischen und makroökonomischen Problemen, mit denen sich die Menschheit derzeit konfrontiert sieht und die sich gravierend auf unsere Zukunft auswirken, gehören Digitalisierung und Technologie, Klimawandel...

The Oral History Manual, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive and user-friendly book designed to take novice or experienced oral historians through the entire life cycle of creating an oral history project, from idea through planning, interviewing, caring...

Encouraging a collaborative and thoughtful approach to the wicked problems facing higher education (HE), this book is a showcase of pioneering educators who believe that well-designed education is good for everyone - learners, teachers, education...

Social innovation is an innovation whose main aim is to benefit society. There is a worldwide need for and interest in conducting innovations and social innovations. Social Innovation Design Cases: A Chronicle of Global Journeys provides an in-depth...

Games have long played a central role in society -- actually a central role in the animal kingdom. Their play provides primary behavioral mechanisms that enable animals to learn and socialize. Indeed, “play” is a core animal activity. The principal focus...

BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR WIRED | LA TIMES | FINANCIAL TIMES | WASHINGTON POST | GLOBE AND MAILUSED IN EVIDENCE IN THE TRIAL OF SAM BANKMAN-FRIEDIn 2021, cryptocurrency goes mainstream. Giant investment funds are buying it. Politicians endorse it. TV ads hail...

Consuming the Environment explores the environmental impacts of consuming everyday products and explains how we can consume more sustainably.Written in an accessible style, this book begins with our everyday mundane experiences of consuming products –...

Aus den Straßen europäischer Städte sind sie kaum noch wegzudenken: Lasten- und Transporträder. Im Personenverkehr sind sie für Einkäufe und Kindertransporte bereits Standard, ebenso im Kuriersegment sowie der Paketzustellung. Besonders in der Logistik...

In diesem Buch erhalten akademisch und praktisch Interessierte einen konzentrierten und umfassenden Überblick über die wesentlichen Aufgabengebiete des Produktmanagements. Dieser Überblick ist mit zahlreichen Fall- und Praxisbeispielen versehen, damit...

This book studies the methodological revolution that has resulted in economists’ mathematical market models being exported across the social sciences. The ensuing process of economics imperialism has struck fear into subject specialists worried that...

Corruption often flourishes in times of uncertainty and crisis. When institutions and oversight are weak, and public trust low, corruption can thrive and undermine how societies respond to the crisis. Covid-19 brought this issue into sharp focus, and...

The Causes of Tropical Deforestation (1994) is an analysis of the problem of deforestation, using statistical technique – a form of ‘environ-metrics’ – to discover the true causes of an issue whose basis is hotly debated, and attributed to causes as...

Bridging the gap between theoretical asset pricing and industry practices in factors and factor investing, Zhang et al. provides a comprehensive treatment of factors, along with industry insights on practical factor development.Chapters cover a wide...

Governance has been incorporated into the development models of many countries because of its role in ameliorating inequalities in society. This book explores whether good governance boosts or hinders economic growth with perspectives from countries like...

In this Cambridge Companion, global thought leaders in the fields of workplace stress and well-being highlight how theory and research can improve employee health and well-being. The volume explains how and why the topics of workplace stress and...

First published in 1955, The Social Foundations of Wage Policy provides a comprehensive study of British wage and salary structure. It discusses themes like economists’ theory of wages; economic curiosities of British wage structure; modern methods of...

This book examines the evolution of poverty and human development outcomes since the end of the 10-year civil war in 2001 and asks if the foundations for creating shared prosperity and addressing persistent poverty in Sierra Leone have been laid down...

Consuming the Environment explores the environmental impacts of consuming everyday products and explains how we can consume more sustainably.Written in an accessible style, this book begins with our everyday mundane experiences of consuming products –...

Drawing on vast veins of psychological research, organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy offers a revolutionary and science-based framework for achieving transformational goals.By following popular behavioral trends like SMART goals and habits...

Wrecking Activities at Power Stations in the Soviet Union (1933) is a valuable historical document that presents a verbatim report of the trials of various Soviet and British engineers and workers accused of acts of sabotage against the Soviet energy...

Social Entrepreneurship for Development, Second Edition presents a fresh approach to poverty alleviation by bridging the fields of international development and social entrepreneurship. The authors present a six-step model for developing an IP business...

Understand the unique pattern to change and you can turn that change into opportunity!Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity is among the transformative books to change your mindset on navigating change with confidence. With a wealth of...

This book is based on the author’s experience in creating communities and helping organizations and individuals create communities that provide for evangelism. This creates marketing and sales at low, or no, cost of acquisition. It serves as a powerful...

This textbook begins by introducing the concept of the time value of money and explaining how it is applied in valuation. It then uses practical and easy-to-understand examples to illustrate the application of the time value of money concept in valuing...

Most improvement consultants say improvement efforts must be led by the CEO, and that is certainly ideal. But the actual reality is most CEOs do not actively drive/guide improvement. They want it to happen, but they focus most of their energy on other...

This four-volume book examines, through multiple and cross-discipline perspectives, the science and practice of not-for-profit organisations. These organisations have drawn considerable attention and witnessed extensive growth as they engage in...

How can I take a data-driven approach to company culture? What should I measure and which metrics should I focus on? How can I use people analytics and behavioural science impact culture? Based on insights from the largest ever behavioural research study...