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Effective Altruism is a movement and a philosophy that has reinvigorated the debate about the nature of beneficence. At base, it is the consistent application of microeconomic principles to beneficent action. The movement has exposed that many forms of...

This is the first book that provides a comprehensive inter-regional comparison of Asian and European multinationals from large (China and Russia) and medium-sized (Taiwan) emerging markets. Utilizing novel findings of the top-notch theoretical research...

Many attempts have been made in recent decades by liberal market economies to reconstruct public workplace conflict resolution agencies in response to major changes in patterns of workplace conflict. These have often been hampered or stymied by political...

Stories matter. Written by renowned psychoanalyst, leadership scholar, and executive coach, Manfred Kets de Vries, this book uncovers, explains and captures the power and art of storytelling at work and in life, and how it can be applied in organizations...

The construction industry has historically been male-dominated due to societal expectations and biases, specifically around the physical demands of the job, as well as a lack of role models and mentors. Breaking Ground addresses the scarcity of women in...

Learn the foolproof framework to take back control and create immediate and lasting change Getting stuck in life is a guarantee. Staying stuck is a choice. In The Art of Changing Course, amputee, diabetic record-holding powerlifter, and renowned...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262548694Author Mary DavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

For entrepreneurs in the creative fields, decision making is both a necessity and an art. Applying creativity to strategic decisions requires skills developed over time. This textbook provides arts entrepreneurship students a series of case studies...

The year 2023 marked the tenth anniversary of Croatia’s membership of the European Union, the last acceding country to the EU, and thus represents a fitting opportunity to explore the political, economic and social dimensions of this tremendous...

Rural marketing entails applying marketing strategies customized for rural areas to enhance the economic and social welfare of the communities it serves. It aims to generate demand for affordable goods and services while fostering interest and...

The Newsmongers unfolds the seedy history of tabloid journalism, from the first printed ‘Strange Newes’ sheets of the sixteenth century to the sensationalism of today’s digital age. The narrative weaves from Regency gossip writers through New York’s...

The rapidly growing fintech market reflects new technology that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. Regulation changes have provided new opportunities in crowdfunding and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending. At the same time,...

Family business is the backbone of the global economy, as they account for seventy to ninety percent of all businesses worldwide. Although research on family business started in 1960’s, much of the extant literature is still based on data from the West...

This book analyzes both the Chilean state policies on commercial aviation and the corporate history of the state-owned ailrine Línea Aérea Nacional (LAN) between 1929 and 1989. The book covers a transition from the early adoption of policies that were...

The modern era is marked by intricate disruptions originating from diverse sources, carrying long-term implications. In the face of this formidable predicament, organizations find themselves compelled to embrace new management practices suitable for this...

What are the secrets to a healthy, happy, and wealthy retirement? To answer that question, longtime Morningstar columnist and podcaster Christine Benz asked 20 retirement thought leaders to go deep on a single lesson that they believe contributes to...

Leaders across the globe have a common challenge they cannot ignore: CHANGE. This must be embraced and effectively managed to remain relevant and successful in a dynamic operating environment. Embracing change, including technological innovations,...

Zygmunt Bauman has historically debated the inconsistencies of global capitalism in his different texts and offered a diagnosis of global capitalism based on two main figures: tourists who are privileged agents legally encouraged to move and visit the...

Unlock the full potential of neurodiverse people and create a more inclusive, supportive and adaptive business with Spectrum of Success. 20% of the global population is neurodivergent, but the world isn't built for them. Their incredible talent becomes...

This book examines intercultural business communication issues and practices from a global and interdisciplinary perspective with an Asian focus, which is essential to any contemporary study on business communication. It broadens reader’s understanding...

Construction Audit is becoming more and more prevalant, and organizations are appreciating its importance. Learning the basics of construction auditing can provide valuable knowledge and skills for professionals and students in the construction industry,...

Make Waves encourages readers to step up and be the one to initiate change in their work and lives. Author Patti B. Johnson walks readers through the tools and techniques that they can use to create change in their own situations; elaborating on these...

This book presents the first ever comprehensive approach to evaluating and redesigning Human Resource Development (HRD) function and intervention to maximise their contribution to business excellence.The HRD function recognizes the significance of...

It has become clear that instead of constituting the end of history or ending in its supplanting by socialism, capitalism has been outpaced by history and transmuted into something else. In this book, Westra explores the literature on the current state...

Going beyond the mechanics of professional communication, this book combines insights into the overlooked implicit demands of corporate communication challenges with the proven strategies and techniques that distinguish professionals as capable...

WINNER OF THE SABEW MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP BUSINESS BOOK AWARD'Thought-provoking' Wall Street Journal'A must-read' Donald C. Hambrick'Insightful . . . reminds us why and how expertise matters' Herminia Ibarra What makes a great leader? This is the...

Reject the common beliefs around disability to cultivate self-acceptance, regain control, and navigate the path to genuine belonging. In Boldly Belong: The Power of Prioritizing You in a Disabling Society, dedicated disability inclusion advocate and...

This is a collection of essays from key researchers in the field of project management who describe what they feel are the most impactful findings from research. In the challenging and competitive world of project management, project managers need all...

This book deals in depth with an ancient attribute of effective leaders that has in recent years caught the attention of leadership writers and researchers. Today’s effective leader is expected to demonstrate humility in addition to standard leadership...

We need to develop a better understanding of how to generate effective strategic adaptation in times of abrupt environmental changes. The global interdependencies across specialized economic functions and markets require that business activities...

What makes a great team? How do we reach consensus and have better meetings? And what should we do when a group isn’t working? The Collaboration Book shows us how to work as a cohesive unit, breaking down the basics of leadership and teamwork with more...

'[a] deeply practical, science-backed read, full of easy-to-implement strategies to increase your status, power, and influence.' - Annie Duke, bestselling author of Thinking in Bets and QuitHow do you balance kindness and competence in the workplace? How...

First published in 1968, States' Finances in India not only provides the first descriptive account of the finances of the states since Indian Independence, but also offers an analysis which successfully puts into perspective national, state and local...

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...

British Imperialism and Australia (1939) looks at the early economic history of Australia, which towards the end of the period under review became an important field of British Imperial development. The establishment of a peasant economy in New South...

Owning a property is a dream for many people and borrowing from banks is often essential to achieve this. However, having a mortgage can cause real anxiety because of the latent fear of losing our home if we cannot keep up with mortgage payments...

Capitalism and Colonial Production (1982) examines the ways in which capitalism has transformed the societies it came to dominate, and the link between colonialism and capitalism. These essays confront the complex of issues, using as material the various...

How did we end up here, masters of scientific insight, purveyors of ever more powerful technologies, astride the burning planet that created us, and now responsible for cleaning up the mess and determining the future direction of all of life? And what do...

A first of its kind, this annotated bibliography provides an overview of the development of public relations research in the Canadian context. A valuable resource for researchers, students or practitioners, this bibliography surveys the landscape of...

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...