Management

In this timely report, a number of chief executive officers talk frankly about how they've managed to increase profits and improve market shares for their companies without government intervention even in the face of economic hard times and foreign...

Takes readers through an in-depth examination of many leading industrialized nations and identifies both the drivers that propel corporations towards convergence and the major impediments that stand in the way of convergence. Also examines many...

This book is about how power communication inrecent years hasbegun to reflect on its own limits in a new way. It focuseson a number of areas within the welfare state and how power desires non-power. It looks at financial policy, voluntary policy,...

Emergency management is an essential aspect of environmental stewardship. Its essence is distilled from complex interrelationships which link social, psychological, physical, biological, and poli tical sciences. Because there is seldom an opportunity to...

Being in the business of generation and dissemination of knowledge, R&D organizations have to attain a balance between revenue generation and creation of knowledge advantage for clients. Based on a global study, this book argues that R&D...

This book investigates strategy formulation by comparing military & Business practices. It assesses whether the strategy process in the business field also prevails in the military context. Based on interviews and case studies, the author uses a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780759626591Author Wayne ScottFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint AuthorHousePublisher AuthorHouseWeight(grams) 256g

One of the most valuable roles a manager can perform in today's rapidly changing environment is to mentor and inspire the people around them to learn. By nurturing talent, motivating individual development, and encouraging excellence, a manager's...

This book considers the concept of strategic community, a framework that integrates knowledge possessed by people, groups or organizations across boundaries. Case studies demonstrate how strategy, organization and leadership in corporations, represent...

The new economy has given rise to new forms of competition. This book provides a rich mix of theory, evidence and management practice that will be invaluable to directors and managers who want to bring their companies closer to their customers. The...

As one of the world's largest economies China is facing many unique management challenges in the wake of the financial crisis. The future presents many opportunities for growth and commerce but new management skills must be developed to cope with these...

Survey and study background In an effort to gain some answers on the 1ST capital investment (project selection) decision criteria used in practice, a survey was undertaken in 1990 of 80 American, British, Australian and New Zealand companies. A one-page...

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Politics is a way of life in every organization. Like it or not, managers must develop political savvy in order to succeed as leaders; every interaction has political undertones that affect their performance in the workplace. As politicians, managers are...

This book provides a timely and relevant assessment of the impact of globalization on small firms' competitiveness. It analyzes 'new economy' effects and rules of the game for nations, regions and different types of firms, and it addresses academic,...

This exciting, critical text explores the pervasiveness of sexuality in organizations, and the interrelations of sexuality and power in the ongoing production and reproduction of organizational life. Clearly and accessibly, the authors show various ways...

The notion that management knowledge is universal, culture-neutral, readily transferable to any country or situation, has come under mounting challenge. The Politics of Management Knowledge goes beyond such `broad-brush' assertions to explore in detail...

As Europe moves towards greater integration there is increasing recognition of national differences in European business - because of significant diversity in national cultures and social institutions affecting business systems. This book explores key...

Some of the more troublesome and disturbing aspects of workplace diversity are illuminated in this volume - individual and institutional resistance, the effectiveness of diversity change efforts and the less visible ways in which exclusion and...

By outlining the basic principles of research and tying them in with human resource development (HRD) functions, this practical guidebook describes how to apply specific research methods to common HRD problems. Topics covered include performance problem...

This comprehensive overview of all aspects of the publishing process has been written especially for prospective authors who want to learn more about the field to advance their careers and publishing success. More than just a `how to' book, this volume...

By combining sound feminist theory and group dynamic principles with information on how to be a leader in a nonhierarchical, consensus-oriented framework, this book offers a unique approach to leadership. It deals with such issues as: the way leaders...

The purpose of this book is to focus on the contribution of one of the most prominent scholars in the strategy field, Michael Porter, from both a practitioner, that is Chief Executive Officer (CEO), perspective, and from a research perspective. Using...

In the network economy, concepts of management knowledge, management learning, and business school organization should change. Otherwise, they will not survive the 21st century. Different (f)actors are putting new demand upon providers of management...

Knowledge is the great fifth production factor in our economy, besides capital, labour, land, and entrepreneurship. Perhaps it is the most precious of the five factors, because it takes so much effort and money to keep it well-nourished. Perhaps it is...

The Coaching for Commitment Discussion Guide is a supplement to the book, Coaching for Commitment: Achieving Superior Performance from Individuals and Teams, Third Edition, the 2-day, Coaching for Commitment Workshop and the Coaching Skills Inventory,...

This volume is part of a blind refereed serial publication published on an annual basis. The objective of this research annual is to present studies in the application of forecasting methodologies to such areas as sales, marketing, and strategic decision...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780759690257Author Larry L. OsbornFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint AuthorHousePublisher AuthorHouseWeight(grams) 383g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780759635593Author Barry G. SheckleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint AuthorHousePublisher AuthorHouseWeight(grams) 135g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780759604087Author Florian A. MikulskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 444Imprint AuthorHousePublisher AuthorHouseWeight(grams) 994g

Argues that companies are successful when their strategies, structures, and processes all fit together, and analyzes the approaches of successful companies.Book InformationISBN 9780743233224Author Charles C. SnowFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint The...

If you think your job is hopelessly difficult, you may be right. Particularly if your job is public administration. Those who study or practice public management know full well the difficulties faced by administrators of complex bureaucratic systems...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648921035Author Alkesh VyasFormat PaperbackPage Count 234Imprint Micro Lens ConsultingPublisher Micro Lens ConsultingWeight(grams) 148g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648556206Author Mick DwyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint Publicious Pty LtdPublisher Publicious Pty LtdWeight(grams) 281g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645130508Author Michael RowellFormat PaperbackPage Count 316Imprint Empowered Nation PublishingPublisher Empowered Nation PublishingWeight(grams) 463g

Operating Environment is divided into three major sections giving a clear framework in which to review the economic, political and social contexts of business activity: aeo The national economic context. aeo The environmental factors affecting business...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615207926Author Justin LockeFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Justin LockePublisher Justin LockeWeight(grams) 259g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578454986Author R Glenn KellyFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint R. Glenn Kelly PublicationsPublisher R. Glenn Kelly PublicationsWeight(grams) 152g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578365855Author Trevor J BronFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Building Better Leaders Ltd.Publisher Building Better Leaders Ltd.Weight(grams) 181g