Management

Digitization of business interactions and processes is advancing full bore. But in many organizations, returns from IT investments are flatlining, even as technology spending has skyrocketed. These challenges call for new levels of IT savvy: the ability...

In his defining work on emotional intelligence, bestselling author Daniel Goleman found that it is twice as important as other competencies in determining outstanding leadership. If you read nothing else on emotional intelligence, read these 10 articles...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780996742641Author Geri Schneider WintersFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint Ty Yn Goch Forrest PublicationsPublisher Ty Yn Goch Forrest...

TEAM BUILDING Now in its fifth edition, Team Building is a classic in the field of organization development. In this new edition, the authors strengthen the Four Cs framework that was introduced in the fourth edition and add a wealth of new illustrative...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780974501741Author Marc H RudovFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint MHR EnterprisesPublisher MHR EnterprisesWeight(grams) 272g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385509756Author Richard KochFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 238g

This book answers the following five fundamental questions: What are the tangible and intangible benefits of moving towards a green supply chain?What are the costs, both direct and indirect?What influence do we have over our suppliers, their suppliers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648410010Author Wendy BornFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Major Street PublishingPublisher Major Street PublishingWeight(grams) 210gDimensions(mm)...

Discover how to implement and operate in an Agile manner at every level of your enterprise and at every point from idea to delivery. Learn how Agile-mature organizations adapt nimbly to microchanges in market conditions. Learn cutting-edge practices and...

The most successful business leaders always have their own compelling philosophies, but all too often the thoughts and ideologies of high-profile African American leaders are forgotten or passed over. The ideas and practices of these visionary leaders,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732242784Author Eric M BaileyFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Laura Bush Ph.D.Publisher Laura Bush Ph.D.Weight(grams) 290gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Every worthwhile organization strives continuously to improve. What the authors of this groundbreaking book offer is nothing less than a system for achieving peak performance. As a result of their work with more than 2000 teams, in some 40 countries...

Every worthwhile organization strives continuously to improve. What the authors of this groundbreaking book offer is nothing less than a system for achieving peak performance. As a result of their work with more than 2000 teams, in some 40 countries...

The playing field for business has changed significantly in recent decades. The pace of change is accelerating, driven by increased technological progress and shrinking business lifespans. Economic and political uncertainty has risen dramatically and is...

Business ecosystems are high on the agenda of many business leaders. Ecosystems are now highly prevalent, frequently disruptive and all companies should add the required capabilities to their strategy toolbox. This book summarizes more than three years...

Do you know where your organisation is heading and how your leadership will take it there? Do people working in your organisation always do what you want them to do? Is your team consistently enthusiastic, engaged and motivated to do its best? A Buzz in...

The best of Peter F. Drucker's articles on management, all in one place. That "management" exists as a concept, a practice, and a profession is largely due to the thinking of Peter F. Drucker. For nearly half a century, he inspired and educated...

Although women and girls participate in sport in greater numbers than ever before, research shows there has been no significant increase in women leading sport organizations. This book takes an international, evidence-based perspective in examining women...

The second edition has been greatly improved by the addition of subheadings and diagrams illustrating the structure of the book and guiding the reader to appropriate chapters. Each chapter contains student objectives, cases, discussion questions, summary...

This new edition of a bestseller book addresses the complexities of disaster preparedness and business continuity. Updated with the latest statistics, the new edition includes an overview of natural disasters, coverage of computer and data protection...

Based on research carried out within the farming community and academic studies, this book assesses and explains the core skills needed to become a successful farm manager. Observation, anticipation of plan outcomes, and risk management are identified as...

Purpose The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with an understanding of the ISO 9000-3 guideline and how it applies to the specification, development, test, and maintenance of software. We will show that the basic practices and procedures that...

Quick tips for every manager.As a manager, you're shouldering more and more responsibilities--from maximizing your team's performance to increasing your company's market share to building profitable customer relationships. On top of all that, you need to...

This book offers a broad perspective on issues relating to the sourcing of systems and business processes in a national and global context, examining the client's and the vendor's involvement in sourcing relationships by putting the emphasis on the...

The Business of People is purposefully focused on people. The book will assist you to develop and support yourself with your people leadership, knowledge, and skills. It is an opportunity to better manage yourself and lead others, including your...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385505093Author Jack StackFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, IncPublisher Random House USA...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781449029777Author Edward MouldingFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint AuthorhousePublisher AuthorhouseWeight(grams) 186g

Organizational diversity has become a topic of interest for practitioners and academics alike. This book explores how diversity in organizations is, and can be researched, providing readers with insights into the potential research designs for studies in...

We all know that American business needs fixing, and there is no shortage of prescriptions: imitate the Japanese, or follow the example of successful firms, or practice right-sizing. But these approaches do not work very well, says Russell Ackoff,...

Retailers are in difficult times. The recession, global competition, government regulation and the growth of the Internet mean that costs are rising but margins are increasingly squeezed. Cor Molenaar's Shopping 3.0 offers an engaging, convincing and...

This text offers practical ideas on the managerial problems of professional service firms. It shows that professional firms are different from other business enterprises in two ways. First, they are in the business of providing highly customized services...

The integration of technological innovations, such as In-Memory Analytics, Cloud Computing, Mobile Connectivity, and Social Media, with business practice can enable significant competitive advantage. In order to embrace recent challenges and changes in...

This textbook comprises an innovative companion for cross-cultural management classes, demonstrating how organizations can deal with cultural differences successfully. Providing a constructive and positive lens into the multifaceted world of...

Every day millions of people log onto Facebook to connect with friends. Each time we do this we are creating and reinforcing habits. We have routines for checking news from friends, looking up birthdays and family updates. When the interface of Facebook...

In today's multipolar world economy, strategic alignment is a key determinant of competitive advantage. Coca-Cola, Danone, Diageo, DuPont, Lufthansa and Tata are some of the companies that strive for a pragmatic approach to balancing competitive...

Reputation is a commercially valuable asset. This book focuses upon how enhanced reputation can contribute to commercial asset management through increased share price premium and competitive performance, while reputation loss can significantly erode the...

Becoming a Supervisor tells the story of Trevor who works as one of the production team in a small company that makes toy boats. He is thrust into the role of supervisor unexpectedly when his general manager reacts to his constant suggestions of how...

The SAGE Course Companion in Travel and Tourism is an accessible introduction to the subject that will help readers extend their understanding of key concepts and enhance their thinking skills in line with course requirements. It provides support on how...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781452529844Author Rob HogarthFormat PaperbackPage Count 286Imprint Balboa Press AustraliaPublisher Balboa Press AustraliaWeight(grams) 386g

What is global leadership? It turns out that many companies around the world are missing a key point: that global leadership is distinctly different from the leadership skills needed in a domestic operation. The global economy requires a new set of...