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What will be the right place for humans in the new economy of AI, avatars, automation, and 3D virtual worlds? Our job will be to bring wisdom to our workplace and the marketplace, working with intelligent machines, and this book is the roadmap.Though it...

Seasoned Executives Share Their Leadership Errors.One indication of a good leader is the willingness not only to admit mistakes but also to share those errors with others so that the cycle is not repeated. To do this takes humility and courage.In Mike...

Originally published in 1938, and as a third edition in 1974, this volume presents the results of original research into the economic aspects of the transition from the medieval manuscript to the modern printed book. It discusses the problems of supply...

Volume 36 of Advances in Management Accounting uses a variety of methods, from experiments and case studies to surveys, to build upon existing knowledge within the management accounting discipline. Containing a diverse range of authors from around the...

Originally published in 1982, The Railwaymen examines the impact of the transformation which took place in the British Railways in the second half of the 20th Century on the people who maintained British railway services and reveals the change which took...

Volume 42 of Research in Personnel and Human Resources Management offers several original scholarly contributions written by thought leaders in the field of human resources management. Featuring the latest research on novel, emerging areas of HRM,...

Does the prospect of answering tough job interview questions fill you with fear? Do you want to know the secret to impressing interviewers with thoughtful, evidence-based answers?  Whether you are a first-time job seeker looking to build confidence or an...

A comprehensive guide for family businesses to build a strategy to prosper now and thrive across generations into the future. About the AuthorAlfredo De Massis is a Professor of Entrepreneurship & Family Business who serves as adviser to family...

It is generally accepted that the three pillars of sustainability – economic, environmental, and social – are crucial, and must be addressed if we are to achieve sustainability in the future. Although it is generally recognised that they must be treated...

The text begins with a discussion of the basic principles of supply chain management and some attributes of certain industries. The remainder of the text is devoted to developing and applying mathematical concepts needed to address the many issues...

Written by best-selling author and global thought leader Peter Hawkins, Beauty in Leadership and Coaching explores how leaders and coaches can contribute to the urgent task to transform human consciousness to address the great interconnected challenges...

In emerging economies, one of the most prevalent types of business is the family firm, from small food carts to bigger nation-wide businesses and every type in between. Both internal factors such as family dynamic and culture, and external factors such...

Billions of airline passengers, combined with conditions associated with airline travel and airports, create a conducive environment for the rapid spread of viruses. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted airlines, airports, and their operations significantly...

Following the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia, the Slovak Republic emerged as an independent nation and embarked on a journey of economic transition and reform. During the thirty early years of independence, Slovakia faced many challenges,...

More productive people and processes, fast.In many countries, productivity growth has been sluggish for over 15 years. It is the reason why we are all working harder for less money, and yet despite many attempts to overcome this, it remains a significant...

From the street smarts of a 15-year-old, rose a triumphant entrepreneur whose resilience and determination forged a path to success. The Language of Success is a story of survival, self-improvement, and accomplishment.In these pages, the author walks us...

Mindfulness and Business Education: Developing self-aware future leaders is a practical guide for educators and academics with teaching responsibilities in business schools or colleges. Business schools have a responsibility to equip future leaders with...

Executive Presence is Dead, Now What?All your life you've followed the 'rules' of executive presence and leadership to get where you are and suddenly, they're just not working the way they used to. The business world is clamoring for authentic...

Business and Management in the Age of Intangible Capitalism focuses on intangible assets and their repercussions for business and society.The rise of intangible capitalism is a complex socio-economic phenomenon that has gained momentum in recent years,...

Most people spend on average just 2 days per week doing what they think they're supposed to be doing at work. Which means you're almost certainly spending days each week wasting time: in meetings you shouldn't be in, on some process that doesn't work,...

In this timeless guide on maximizing teams to achieve outstanding business success, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who's Got Your Back, and Never Eat Alone distills his years of experience coaching teams at Fortune 500 companies and startup...

This book explores fundamental socio-economic trends that are radically changing perspectives on the relationship between people and the world around them. Focusing on the principles of sustainability, circularity and inclusivity, it illustrates how...

Unlock the Future of Finance with “Blockchain, Crypto, and DeFi” Step into the realm of blockchain and cryptocurrency like never before with “Blockchain, Crypto, and DeFi: Bridging Finance and Technology.” Crafted by Marco Di Maggio, not just a Harvard...

Understanding Procrastination at Work focuses primarily on procrastination in the workplace, offering a synthetic and comprehensive review of major theoretical concepts and empirical findings on general procrastination and its specific manifestations,...

First published in 1992. One of the issues of particular interest to political psychologists centers around how foreign policy decisions are made. The psychological phenomena that political psychologists examine have to do with how individuals perceive,...

This groundbreaking book addresses the longstanding lack of consensus surrounding the approach to marginalization in tourism. The chapters identify critical components and question the legitimacy of who qualifies as marginalized. Crucially, the book...

More productive people and processes, fast.In many countries, productivity growth has been sluggish for over 15 years. It is the reason why we are all working harder for less money, and yet despite many attempts to overcome this, nothing has worked to...

Agile is a mindset and a culture that has evolved beyond software development to encompass all forms of project management, business organizations, defense, and society. In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, adopting an Agile approach is...

Both domestic and foreign policy considerations led Eastern European nations in the 1970s to involve their economies more deeply with the West. This increased economic interdependence encompassed trade, technology transfer through industrial cooperation,...

This book highlights the historic inflection point we are in, both in terms of philanthropy in general, and specifically in financing the solutions to our largest and most urgent social and environmental problems. It covers the two movements that have...

India in the 1950s and 1960s, with its diversity of economic structures and different levels of regional development, offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of agrarian evolution within a multiform society. Basing his study on an extensive...

75th Anniversary EditionThe classic work on investing, filled with sound and safe principles that are as reliable as ever, now revised with an introduction and appendix by financial legend Warren Buffett-one of the author's most famous students-and newly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523006366Author Jasmine RashidFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

A Guardian book to look out for in 2024 An insightful exploration of the nature of inequality by the internationally bestselling author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century. In his newest work, Thomas Piketty explores how social inequality manifests...

How did we end up in a world where social programs are routinely cut in the name of market discipline and fiscal austerity, yet large banks get bailed out whenever they get into trouble?In The Bailout State, Martijn Konings exposes the inner workings of...

What happens in a recession? How does money work? Why do we pay tax? Explaining the key milestones in the field of economics in a clear and simple way, The Economics Book answers these questions and more besides, and is the perfect introduction to the...

A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place.We've combed through the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to help you get up to speed fast on the relevant concepts driving business today. Discover...

An intimate account of the eighteenth-century Bank of England that shows how a private institution became “a great engine of state”The eighteenth-century Bank of England was an institution that operated for the benefit of its shareholders—and yet came to...

The targets of workplace bullies often suffer long after the bullying stops. Resentment, anger, emotional pain, and even physical ailments can prevent them from moving forward with their lives. How can people who have been bullied at work grow from...

A critical discussion of AI as a transformative opportunity for humanity AI + The New Human Frontier: Reimagining the Future of Time, Trust + Truth by Erica Orange, a renowned futurist, offers a compelling exploration of generative AI's potential to...