Management of specific areas Books

Le livre ""Etudes Sur La Circulation Monetaire: La Banque Et Le Credit (1865)"" de Coullet, Paul Jacques est une �����tude approfondie de la circulation mon�����taire, de la banque et du cr�����dit. Publi����� en 1865, ce livre offre une analyse...

Schema Coaching is an informative guide for coaches, providing readers with a powerful and evidence-based approach to dealing with persistent personal difficulties.

This book provides an in-depth coverage on competency mapping and assessment centre - it includes an extensive list of generic competencies, competency models for HR, leadership, model for future competency, automobile sector, and academic institutions...

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Managing People in Sport Organizations is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of managing people within a strategic framework.

Adopting a relationship-centric perspective, the book proposes a deeper analysis of the role of managerial relationship building and development and SMEs internationalization.

This edited volume constitutes the first available comprehensive business history of Latin America available in English. It offers a unique synthesis of the development of capitalism in Latin America that takes into consideration the complexities of each...

This book analyses how The Swedish Agency for Research Cooperation with Developing Countries (SAREC) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) have worked to promote science in low-income countries.

This innovative book considers the cost of cognitive overload and psychological distress on human sustainability, and suggests ways to prevent employees from becoming a psychologically depleted workforce.

This book covers a key topic for companies and management practice - that of how to create and foster a committed workforce in a post-pandemic era that has seen a radical change in working environments, approaches and employee understanding of her/his...

Industry 4.0 and disruptive technologies have transformed supply chains into globally connected collaborative networks. As supply chains become flexible, digital structures, the planning and operation phases of key processes become more complex. This...

Comprising five thematic sections, this volume provides a critical, international and interdisciplinary exploration of employment relations. It examines the major subjects and emerging areas within the field, including essays on institutional theory,...

This book provides 14 country reports to discuss the critical jobs and skills needed to achieve long-term policies and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will interest researchers in human resource management and development,...

The major contribution of Antiterrorism and Threat Response: Planning and Implementation, 2e is the detailed instruction and practical advice on how to see the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in physical protection systems and upgrade them to meet the...

This book examines the power of linking Lean government operations and purposeful public policy. When Lean process improvement principles and techniques entered the public sector after decades of proven effectiveness in private industry, it brought the...

After decades of implementing Lean tools, organizations are getting serious about the heart and soul of Lean management. They are developing people to continuously improve.

'Business Groups and the Thailand Economy' examines the role of business groups, specifically state, local and foreign capitals in the economic development of emerging economies and highlights why business groups are essential in helping a country break...

When managing cross-culturally in a polarized world, recognizing similarities between people and establishing common ground can be key to success. This book argues that despite differences in language, political systems, income levels, and other factors,...

Written by acclaimed authors in the fields of business leadership, careers, and work, this book goes beyond the typical advice on retirement, providing insights to guide you in broader areas of life - identity issues, relationship challenges, and...

Having spent over two decades studying the world’s best in different endeavours, to see what they did to get to world class, I don’t believe the “formula” or “ingredients” have changed. My development as an umpire on...

This book is designed to broaden and deepen the understanding of the current and future structure and geography of the information technology industry in the Asia Pacific region.

Contemporary sport could not function without the involvement of voluntary organizations, from local grass-roots clubs to international agencies such as the International Olympic Committee. Management of this sector continues to undergo profound change,...

Drawing upon a variety of important philosophical traditions, this book develops an original perspective on the relations between ethical, economic and aesthetic values in a tourism context. It considers the ethical/political issues arising in many areas...

Since the 1990s, economic and cultural globalization has propelled the transnational mobility of managers and fueled cross-border careers. Some scholars have argued for the emergence of a new global business elite with cosmopolitan mind-sets and...

This book tells how to develop a successful factory information system to manage and control computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)operations. It is directed and dedicated to those people who are involved in the preservation and enhancement of...

Today the vast majority of the world's information resides in, is derived from, and is exchanged among multiple automated systems. Critical decisions are made, and critical action is taken based on information from these systems. Therefore, the...

Many books have been written with respect to either time management, quality control/assurance, cost control or the likes. However, if you apply them in isolation, you may compromise either time, quality or cost. As a result, many people just accept the...

For introverts, one of the most intimidating skills they need to develop in order be successful in business and life is networking. Matthew Pollard, the leading expert on introversion and business growth, shares how introverts can actually turn their...

Conventional sales and marketing strategies typically involve pitching to broad markets with the objective of establishing brand recognition and stimulating demand, ultimately leading to revenue generation. However, a more efficient and impactful...

A comprehensive collection by Professor Cary Cooper and his colleagues in the field of workplace stress and wellbeing, which draws on research in a number of areas including stress-strain relationships, sources of workplace stress and stressful...

The relationship between the so called boundaryless careers and the occupational wellbeing is a fascinating issue.The themes of boundaryless and protean careers are noteworthy if we consider the challenges posed by a transition to more temporary...

A Business Partner is a professional who supports and advises strategic and operational decision-making through insights that drive better business performance. Often as a result of external changes, business partners must respond quickly to map out the...

Western Enterprise in Far Eastern Economic Development charts the activities of Western firms in China and Japan from the middle of the nineteenth century, when those countries were opened to foreign trade, until recently. The organization of the...

First published in 1991, this book investigates not only the processes of industrial relations themselves but also the climate in which they work. As we all as studying union behaviour, it views the topic from the wider perspective of human resource...

The Buying Revolution has changed forever the landscape of complex, high-value sales. Traditional approaches are no longer appropriate in this new commercial environment. Fresh perspectives and innovative strategies are essential for success. This book...

Develop powerful leadership skills with this concise guide to managing multigenerational and culturally diverse teams. Assess your leadership competencies using eight proven questionnaires that target critical areas for improvement. Build leadership...

From supply chain finesse to market triumph, this book covers the advancements in business strategy and presents a multidisciplinary approach to strategic management in the garment industry.

Applied as a discrete activity focused on a priority need or on new or changed roles; as a linkage between more formal programs and the workplace or blended with other elements in a program, this book distils current and previous practice and theory to...

The eight questions in this book hold the key to a customized, dynamic, supportive environment for personal, team and business growth and future success.

The culmination of 30 years of management consulting and leadership coaching, this collection of tried-and-true tips will make you a better leader when you work to make them yours.

This book presents a comprehensive account of the intricacies related to compensation and reward management in Indian organizations - a vital strategic feature of HR management.

Written by business leaders and scholars from around the world, with examples from leading universities, this book presents best practice in broadening successful academic-business engagement. It explores how universities can build a broader range of...

Mid-career faculty are the backbone of the college and university workforce and represent the largest population of faculty in the academy, yet they face myriad challenges that hinder career satisfaction and advancement.

This innovative Handbook aims to look at the various dimensions and implications of collaboration in construction. It is key reading within the fields of construction, project, infrastructure and engineering management, organisational sciences,...

The demand and supply chain planning process for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers has evolved over the years. It has gone from a disjointed, unconnected, slow, inaccurate, fairly manual set of processes to an integrated, timely process enabled...

To many people, the words 'leader' and 'humble' are not natural bedfellows. Yet once they have grasped the definition most employees desire a humble leader, while a majority of managers believe they already are one. What appears deceptively simple is...

As organizations increasingly depend on electronic information, the lack of systematic training on effective operations and security principles is causing chaos. This book reviews fundamental concepts and practical recommendations for operations and...

Strategy and Leadership as Service is a practical, and increasingly popular, alternative vision of the future of work. The framework provides businesses with access to the complete range of functional, emotional, and collective intelligence at the...

Social Scientist Kurt Lewin said, "No research without action, and no action without research." Too much of the current DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) approach is insight-based instead of action-based. Even though institutional racism is...