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Book Synopsis`This collection of classic essays in the study of visual culture fills a major gap in this new and expanding intellectual field. Its major strength is its insistence on the importance of three central aspects of the study of visual culture: the sign, the institution and the viewing subject. It will provide readers, teachers and students with an essential text in visual and cultural studies' - Janet Wolff, University of Rochester Visual Culture provides an invaluable resource of over 30 key statements from a wide range of disciplines, including four editorial essays which place the readings in their historical and theoretical context. Although underpinned by a focus on contemporary cultural theory, this Reader puts the study of visual culture and the rhetoric of the image at centre stage. Divided into three parts: Cultures of the Visual; Regulating Photographic Meaning; and Looking and Subjectivity, the Reader enables students to make hitherto Trade Review`Visual Culture offers readers incredible riches. It contains a number of important articles on theoretical matters involving the analysis and interpretation of images and their culture, social and political dimensions. As such, it is a major contribution to our understanding of visual culture′ - Journal of Communication"This collection of classic essays in the study of visual culture fills a major gap in this new and expanding intellectual field. Its major strength is its insistence on the importance of three central aspects of the study of visual culture: the sign, the institution and the viewing subject. It will provide readers, teachers and students with essential text in visual and cultural studies." -- Janet WolffTable of ContentsWhat is Visual Culture? - Jessica Evans and Stuart Hall PART ONE: CULTURES OF THE VISUAL Introduction - Jessica Evans A: Rhetorics of the Image The Natural Attitude - Norman Bryson Rhetoric of the Image - Roland Barthes Art, Common Sense and Photography - Victor Burgin Myth Today - Roland Barthes B: Techniques of the Visible Panopticism - Michel Foucault The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction - Walter Benjamin The Image-World - Susan Sontag Separation Perfected - Guy Debord The Bottom Line on Planet One - Dick Hebdige Squaring up to The Face PART TWO: REGULATING PHOTOGRAPHIC MEANINGS Introduction - Jessica Evans C: Theorizing Photography On the Institutions of Photography - Simon Watney The Social Definition of Photography - Pierre Bourdieu Reading an Archive - Allan Sekula Photography between Labour and Capital Photography′s Discursive Spaces - Rosalind Krauss D: Institutions and Practices in Photography The Museum′s Old, the Library′s New Subject - Douglas Crimp Living with Contradictions - Abigail Solomon-Godeau Critical Practices in the Age of Supply-Side Aesthetics Evidence, Truth and Order and A Means of Surveillance - John Tagg Feeble Monsters - Jessica Evans Making Up Disabled People Marketing Mass Photography - Don Slater PART THREE: LOOKING AND SUBJECTIVITY Introduction - Stuart Hall E: Theoretical Perspectives Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses - Louis Althusser Fetishism - Sigmund Freud The Scoptophilic Instinct and Identification - Otto Fenichel The Subject - Kaja Silverman Fantasia - Elizabeth Cowie The Other Question - Homi K Bhabha The Stereotype and Colonial Discourse F: Gendering the Gaze Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema - Laura Mulvey Desperately Seeking Difference - Jackie Stacey White Privilege and Looking Relations - Jane Gaines Race and Gender in Feminist Film Theory Sexuality in the Field of Vision - Jacqueline Rose G: `Seeing′ Racial Difference The Fact of Blackness - Frantz Fanon Alexander von Humboldt and the Reinvention of America - Mary Louise Pratt Reading Racial Fetishism - Kobena Mercer The Photographs of Robbert Mapplethorpe Dark Continents - Mary Ann Doane Epistemologies of Racial and Sexual Difference in Psycholanalysis and the Cinema White - Richard Dyer

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Book SynopsisThussu brings to this project the passion for news of a socially committed former journalist, the political economy of his international relations education and a formidable assembly of global detail, examining the recent explosion of 'infotainment'.-John Downing, Southern Illinois UniversityThussu's account of war as infotainment, the Bollywoodization of news and the emergence of a global infotainment sphere is as compelling as it is alarming. This is a significant and essential book for anyone interested in exploring the connections between news journalism, informed citizenship and democracy. - Bob Franklin, The Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural StudiesRichly detailed and empirically grounded, this first book-length study of infotainment and its globalization by a leading scholar of global communication, offers a comprehensivTrade ReviewThussu brings to this project the passion for news of a socially committed former journalist, the political economy of his international relations education and a formidable assembly of global detail, examining the recent explosion of ′infotainment′. -- John DowningThussu′s account of war as infotainment, the Bollywoodization of news and the emergence of a global infotainment sphere, is as compelling as it is alarming. This is a significant and essential book for anyone interested in exploring the connections between news journalism, informed citizenship and democracy. -- Bob FranklinTable of ContentsIntroduction The evolution of Infotainment The infrastructure for global infotainment Global circulation of 24/7 infotainment Indian infotainment the Bollywoodization of TV news War as infotainment Infotainment and ′neo-liberal imperialism′ A global infotainment sphere?

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Book Synopsis'These sections represent the clearest rendition yet of these subjects, with difficult concepts introduced in a digestible form for the neophytic (or not so neophytic) researcher. Whilst in a book this size not every argument can be presented, there is ample extra material to be found to encourage further engagement At the end of each chapter, there is a very useful Further Reading section provided by the authors, which gives useful guidelines. I believe to be an extremely useful text, which addresses what has until now been a significant gap in the market. This book will be my first choice in the future for introducing doctoral students of management-related subject to the philosophical underpinning they require for their studies. There is no other text which covers this area so clearly, so succinctly and in language that is readily accessible to a wide range of researcher back-grounds. I can enviSAGE this being a valuable source book to which researchers return again and again in orTrade Review′These sections represent the clearest rendition yet of these subjects, with difficult concepts introduced in a digestible form for the neophytic (or not so neophytic) researcher. Whilst in a book this size not every argument can be presented, there is ample extra material to be found to encourage further engagement… At the end of each chapter, there is a very useful Further Reading section provided by the authors, which gives useful guidelines. I believe to be an extremely useful text, which addresses what has until now been a significant gap in the market. This book will be my first choice in the future for introducing doctoral students of management-related subject to the philosophical underpinning they require for their studies. There is no other text which covers this area so clearly, so succinctly and in language that is readily accessible to a wide range of researcher back-grounds. I can enviSAGE this being a valuable source book to which researchers return again and again in order to deepen their understanding as research projects progress; it certainly provoked some new questions for me. To conclude, an excellent buy′ - International Journal of Entrepreneurship and InnovationTable of ContentsIntroduction The Importance of Epistemology in Management Research Positivist Epistemology The Search for Foundations? Positivism The Management Mainstream? Conventionalist Epistemology The Socialization of Science? Postmodernist Epistemology Relativism Unleashed Critical Theory and Management The Return to Rationalism and the Promise of Progress Pragmatism and Critical Realism Transcending Descartes′ Either/Or? Conclusions A More Reflexive Approach towards Management Research

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Book SynopsisPart of a series presenting scholarly thinking about research and concepts related to the transformation of organizations. The papers presented in Volume 14 address practical, conceptual and methodological issues in the field of organizational change.Table of ContentsOrganizational change - a categorization scheme and response model with readiness factors, C.J. Struckman, F.J. Yammarino; Building organizational change in an emerging economy - whole systems change using large group interventions in Mexico, M.R. Manning, J. DelaCerda Gastelum; The relative effect of change drivers in large-scale organizational change - an empirical study, K.S. Whelan-Berry et al; Implications for organizational change in the structure process duality, P.C. Nutt; How do you create lasting organizational change? You must first slay Grendel's mother, S.L. Manring; A shared schema approach to understanding organizational culture change, Chung-Ming Lau et al; Critical revision of some core ideas within the discourse about the learning organization - experiences from field research in East German companies, M. Geppert; Is remembered change useful?, J.P. Wanous, A.E. Reichers.

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Book SynopsisAn irreverent and wide-ranging treatise on building and maintaining a standout brand in business or in life, from the marketing mastermind behind countless iconic booze labels. Steven Grasse made a name for himself as not only a distiller but also the mind behind beloved brands like Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum and the guy who made cheap-beer-standbys like Narragansett and Miller High Life cool again. Through his work in advertising and marketing, Grasse has changed the game in the booze world and become an authority on building an authentic, enduring, and deeply beloved brand. Food & Wine has called him “the punk-rock prince of small-batch spirits.”  So how did he do it? Through practicing brand mysticism, a mentality for all endeavors based on keeping an open mind, taking risks, and developing authenticity—skills that have benefited him in booze, business, and beyond. In this book, he’s sharing this practice with the world. Through lessons (big life things that feel like just cool stories), case studies (how did Sailor Jerry become the punk rock Captain Morgan?), and magical ingredients (what makes a great message sing), Brand Mysticism guides you through the steps it takes to channel entrepreneurial spirit into a brand, a business, a creative practice, or a life that breaks with tradition to achieve the remarkable.

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Book SynopsisGet on your soapbox and let it all out! Desktop Soapbox lets others know you have important things to say. Just use this mini megaphone and soapbox to voice your thoughts and opinions. Specifications: 3 x 2 1/2 inch mini soap box and mini megaphone Mini book inside: 32-page illustrated mini book about the soapbox's history and its uses Stickers included: sheet of 2 full-color stickers to customize your box Perfect gift: a perfect stocking stuffer or gift for friends, family, coworkers

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A timely and comprehensive analysis of a dynamic industry that enables global markets...A must-read for anyone at work in the shipping business today" —The Maritime Executive

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Book SynopsisThis guide to leadership teaches the reader how to develop a successful communication style, how to foster excellence in their employees and encourage teamwork. It also shows how to determine a guiding principle or key objective and synthesize it into a model of leadership.Trade Review"A year had passed since our last strategy+business review of leadership book and CEO memoirs, so a trip to Borders was in order to see what was new in those categories. We discovered almost all the books in the management section had been published within the last calendar year (apparently most business books have a short shelf life). However, there was a notable exception: Leadership for Dummies (John Wiley & Sons, 1999), by Marshall Loeb and Stephen Kindel, was well stocked and in the same prominent place on the shelf as a year ago...and was now in its second printing. Perhaps the parlous state of America s corporate governance explains why Dummies has found such traction." (Strategy+Business, Fourth Quarter 2002)Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART I: What It Takes to Be a Leader. Chapter 1: A Marshal's Baton in Every Soldier's Knapsack. Chapter 2: Remember, They're Not Electing You Dictator for Life. Chapter 3: Building Your Leadership Muscles. Chapter 4: Which Hat Do I Wear? The Roles That Leaders Play. PART II: Leadership Is a Process. Chapter 5: Take the Lead? Me? Chapter 6: The Missions of the Leader. Chapter 7: The Responsibilities of a Leader. PART III: The Art of Leadership. Chapter 8: What Are the Skills of a Leader? Chapter 9: Harnessing Your Strengths and Weaknesses. Chapter 10: What about Expectations? Chapter 11: The Axioms of Leadership. Chapter 12: Managing as a Leader. Chapter 13: Leading When You Aren't Really the Leader. PART IV: Leadership in Everyday Life. Chapter 14: Volunteering Your Time and Skills. Chapter 15: Taking the Lead as a Volunteer. Chapter 16: Everyday Leadership: Training for Real Life. Chapter 17: Leading When You Coach. Chapter 18: Organizing Your Community: Lessons from Saul Alinsky. PART V: Leadership and Vision. Chapter 19: What's a Vision? Chapter 20: Developing a Vision. PART VI: Team Building. Chapter 21: Why Depend on Teams? Chapter 22: Creating a Winning Team. Chapter 23: Team Learning. Chapter 24: Spreading Team Knowledge Around. Chapter 25: When Followers Won't Follow. Chapter 26: Can the Situation Be Saved? Chapter 27: Leading across Cultures. PART VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 28: Ten Mistakes That Every Leader Makes. Chapter 29: Ten Characteristics of a True Leader. Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Master Leadership Skills. Index. Book Registration Information.

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Book Synopsis'Managing Business Change For Dummies' gives readers practical step-by-step advice for evaluating an organisation's change efforts, from start to finish.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART I: Who, Me? Change? Chapter 1: Expect the Unexpected. Chapter 2: What Is Changing? PART II: Over Two-Thirds of Changes Fail -- Don't Let Resistance Put You in This Statistic. Chapter 3: Resistance: Looking at Losers and Winners. Chapter 4: Don't Shoot! Resisters Aren't Your Enemies. Chapter 5: Why People Will Always Resist. Chapter 6: If Knowledge Is Power, How Do I Get More Of It? Chapter 7: Managers Resist Change, Too. Chapter 8: Skills for Working with Resistance. Chapter 9: Assessment: How's Your Organization Doing with Resistance? PART III: Planning Your Change -- From Calamari to Tiramisu. Chapter 10: Making Sure That Your First Step Is The Right One. Chapter 11: Getting Your Act Together. Chapter 12: Describing Your Present World. Chapter 13: What Does Your Brave New World Look Like? Chapter 14: Creating Your Implementation Plan -- Even When You Don't Want To. Chapter 15: Now, What Do You Tell Your Employees? Chapter 16: Assessment: How's Your Management Doing with Planning for Change? PART IV: Leading the Charge. Chapter 17: The Many Faces of Leadership. Chapter 18: Making Communication Work for You. Chapter 19: Celebrate Successes. Chapter 20: Assessment: How's Your Management Doing with Leading the Charge? PART V: Taking Care of Yourself -- No One Else Will. Chapter 21: Five Keys to Mental Mastery. Chapter 22: Powerlifting for the Mind and Body. PART VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Ten Things That Every Change Winner Does. Chapter 24: Ten Barriers to Successful Change. Index. Book Registration Information.

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Book SynopsisExamines consumer decision-making on products and services of variable quality at the level of retail markets. Addresses for the first time consumer-producer interaction at the level of the individual consumer; issues of quality, consumption experience, and willingness-to-pay, as exhibited by individual consumers; and how these issues affect the decision-making process.Table of ContentsPart I: Evolution of Variable Quality in Economic Thought; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Early Attempts to Introduce Variable Quality; Chapter 3: Theory of the Consumer and Variable Quality; Chapter 4: Theory of the Consumer and Variable Quality; Chapter 5: Quantity-Quality Trade-Offs; Chapter 6: Wants, Characteristics, Price Indices, and Variable Quality; Part I: A New Economic Theory of the Consumer; Chapter 7: Interpretations of the Houthakker Constraint; Chapter 8: Consumer Surplus, Willingness-to-Pay, Perception, and b i; Chapter 9: Stability of b i , Attractors, and Self-Perception; Chapter 10: Willingness-to-Pay, Targeting, Learning, and Demand Prices; Chapter 11: Consumer–Producer Interaction and the Market; Chapter 12: Transaction Regions, Neighborhoods, and Targeting; Chapter 13: Individual Consumer Demand from Quality–Quantity Space; Chapter 14: Individual Consumer Demand from x i x j Space; Chapter 15: Individual Consumer Demand from x i x j Space

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Book SynopsisIn the past decade unions and community groups have come together around a wide range of campaigns for economic justice - from fighting for living wages, to electing progressive champions, to questioning market-oriented economic development, to promoting anti-sprawl/smart growth efforts. Partnering for Change brings together activists and intellectuals on the forefront of these organizing efforts. They discuss general patterns of labor-community coalitions in terms of alliances between unions and such community players as environmentalists, religious groups, low-income organizations, and local employers. The contributors also offer a wealth of case studies such as the successful campaign for corporate subsidy accountability in Minnesota, Vermont''s Livable Wage Campaign, The Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, and the model regional power building projects of the South Bay AFL-CIO. The volume''s editor, David Reynolds, combines a broad overview of labor-community coalitions, practTable of ContentsPart I. Dynamics of Labor-Community Coalitions; 1. Labor-Environmental Coalitions, Fred Rose; 2. Religion-Labor Partnerships: Alive and Growing in the New Millennium, Kim Bobo; 3. ACORN and Community-Labor Partnerships, Steve Kest; 4. The Effectiveness and Limits of Labor-Community Coalitions: Evidence from South Florida, Bruce Nissen; Part II. Areas of Common Ground; 5. Labor and Living Wage Movement, David Reynolds and Jen Kern; 6. Coming Together: Promises and Pitfalls of Minnesota's Corporate-Accountability Campaigns, Erik Peterson; 7. Anatomy of Vermont Livable Wage Campaign, Ellen Kahler; 8. Smart Growth for Cities: It's a Union Thing, Greg LeRoy; 9. Building Political Action Coalitions in Connecticut, Louise Simmons; Part III. Institution Building; 10. Contemporary Community Unionism: Some Lessons from Baltimore and Stamford, Janice Fine; 11. Working Partnerships: A New Strategy for Advancing Economic Justice, Bob Brownstein; 12. Economic Development for Whom? Labor Gest Involved in Massachusetts' Economic Development, Mary Jo Connelly, Peter Knowlton, Pete Capano, and Harneen Chernow; Part IV. Working with Employers; 13. Taking the High Road in Milwaukee: The Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, Annette Bernhardt, Laura Dresser, and Joel Rogers

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Book SynopsisSome of the best writings on public budgeting and finance can be found in the journals that ASPA publishes or sponsors. For this volume editor Irene Rubin has brought together the best of these articles - emerging classics that address the most important theoretical and practical problems underlying public budgeting.The anthology is organized topically rather than historically, with an effort to delineate the issues needed to understand some of the more recent controversies in the field. Rubin''s introductory essay and section openers frame the key issues and provide historical context for each article. The collection begins with descriptions of what public budgeting is, where it comes from, and what it is for. It moves on to the relationship between budget processes and outcomes, constraints on budgeting, the legal context in which it operates, and adaptations to those constraints such as contracting out.The book concludes with a discussion of the ethics and norms that underlie budgetTable of ContentsPart 1 What is a Public Budget? Origins and Purposes; Chapter 1 Making “Common Sense” of Federal Budgeting, Joseph White; Chapter 2 Who Invented Budgeting in the United States?, Irene S. Rubin; Chapter 3 The Road to Ppb, Allen Schick; Part 2 Budgeting in a Democracy; Institutional Arrangements; Chapter 4 Paradox, Ambiguity, and Enigma, Naomi Caiden; Chapter 5 The Executive Budget, Bernard T. Pitsvada; Chapter 6 The End of Executive Dominance in State Appropriations, Glenn Abney, Thomas P. Lauth; Chapter 7 Budgeting by the Ballot, Krishna K. Tummala, Marilyn F. Wessel; Part 3 The Roles of the Key Budget Actors and Decision Making; subpart3.1 Role of the Executive Budget Office; Chapter 8 The Office of Management and Budget in a Changing Scene, Frederick C. Mosher, Max O. StephensonJr.; Chapter 9 The Shifting Roles of State Budget offices in the Midwest, Kurt Thurmaier, James J. Gosling; subpart3.2 The Courts—When and How They Intervene; Chapter 10 Courts and Public Purse Strings, Jeffrey D. Straussman; subpart3.3 The Bureaucracy; Chapter 11 Federal Agency Budget Officers, Herbert G. Persil; Chapter 12 The Budget-Minimizing Bureaucrat?, Julie Dolan; subpart3.4 Incrementalism; Chapter 13 Police Budgeting, Charles K. Coe, Deborah Lamm Weisel; Chapter 14 Aaron Wildavsky and the Demise of Incrementalism, Irene S. Rubin; Chapter 15 Decision Strategies of the Legislative Budget Analyst, Katherine G. Willoughby, Mary A. Finn; Part 4 The Budget Process; Chapter 16 Ten Years of the Budget Act, Louis Fisher; Chapter 17 Deficit Politics and Constitutional Government, Lance T. LeLoup, Barbara Luck Graham, Stacey Barwick; Chapter 18 The Budget Enforcement Act and its Survival, Philip G. Joyce; Chapter 19 Does Budget Format Really Govern the Actions of Budgetmakers?, Gloria A. Grizzle; Chapter 20 Participatory Democracy and Budgeting, Jerry McCaffery, John H. Bowman; Part 5 Constraints; subpart5.1 Federalism; Chapter 21 Changes in Intergovernmental Fiscal Patterns, George F. Break; Chapter 22 At What Price?, Marcella Ridlen Ray, Timothy J. Conlan; subpart5.2 Entitlements; Chapter 23 The Inflexibility of Contemporary Budgets, Bengt-Christer Ysander, Ann Robinson; Chapter 24 Re-Establishing Budgetary Flexibility, Ann Robinson, Bengt-Christer Ysander; Chapter 25 Entitlement Budgeting vs. Bureau Budgeting, Joseph White; subpart5.3 Tax and Expenditure Limitations; Chapter 26 Constraint and Uncertainty, Naomi Caiden, Jeffrey I. Chapman; Chapter 27 Restraint in a Land of Plenty, Glen Hahn Cope, W. Norton Grubb; subpart5.4 Court Decisions and Constitutional Rights; Chapter 28 Budgeting Rights, Jeffrey D. Straussman, Kurt Thurmaier; Part 6 Privatization and Contracting; Chapter 29 Competition and Choice in New York City Social Services, E.S. Savas; Chapter 30 The Need for a Privatization Process, Bruce A. Wallin; Part 7 Budget Norms and Ethics; Chapter 31 Budgetary Balance, Carol W. Lewis; Chapter 32 Federal Budget Concepts—Bright Lines or Black Holes?, Thomas J. Cuny; Chapter 33 Accountability and Entrepreneurial Public Management, Kevin P. Kearns; Chapter 34 The Lottery and Education, Charles J. Spindler; Chapter 35 The Monster that Ate the United States Senate, Bill Dauster;

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Book SynopsisFirst Published in 2017. Review of Marketing Research, now in its fifth volume, is a fairly recent publication covering the important areas of marketing research with a more comprehensive state-of-the-art orientation. The chapters in this publication review the literature in a particular area, offer a critical commentary, develop an innovative framework, and discuss future developments, as well as present specific empirical studies. The first five volumes have featured some of the top researchers and scholars in our discipline who have reviewed an array of important topics.Table of Contents1. Consumer Judgment from a Dual-Systems Perspective: Recent Evidence and Emerging Issues, Samuel D. Bond, James R Bettman, and Mary Frances Luce; 2. Can You See the Chasm? Innovation Diffusion According to Rogers, Bass, and Moore, Barak Libai, Vijay Mahajan, and Eitan Muller; 3. Exploring the Open Source Product Development Bazaar, Balaji Rajagopalan and Barry L. Bayus; 4. A New Spatial Classification Methodology for Simultaneous Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP Analysis) for Marketing Research, Wayne S. DeSarbo, Simon J. Blanchard, and A. Selin Atalay; 5. Methods for Handling Massive Number of Attributes in Conjoint Analysis, Vithala R. Rao, Benjamin Kartono, and Meng Su; 6. A Review and Comparative Analysis of Laddering Research Methods: Recommendations for Quality Metrics, Thomas J. Reynolds and Joan M. Phillips; 7. Metrics for the New Internet Marketing Communications Mix, Randolph E. Bucklin, Oliver J. Rutz, and Michael Trusov; About the Editor and Contributors.

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Book SynopsisWhy do some countries remain poor and dysfunctional while others thrive and become affluent? The expert contributors to this volume seek to identify reasons why prosperity has increased rapidly in some countries but not others by constructing and comparing cases. The case studies focus on the processes of nation building, state building, and economic development in comparably situated countries over the past hundred years. Part I considers the colonial legacy of India, Algeria, the Philippines, and Manchuria. In Part II, the analysis shifts to the anticolonial development strategies of Soviet Russia, Ataturk''s Turkey, Mao''s China, and Nasser''s Egypt. Part III is devoted to paired cases, in which ostensibly similar environments yielded very different outcomes: Haiti and the Dominican Republic; Jordan and Israel; the Republic of the Congo and neighboring Gabon; North Korea and South Korea; and, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. All the studies examine the combined constraints and opportTable of ContentsList of Maps and Table, Acknowledgments, Introduction, PART I. Imperial State Building: La Mission Civilisatrice, PART II. The Anticolonial Reaction: The Rejuvenation of Old Polities, PART III. Creating New States: Divergent Pairs, Conclusions, About the Contributors, Index

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Book SynopsisAs in previous editions, this highly practical book is written with beginning MPA students and practitioners in mind. It focuses on the interpretation and use of research findings, not just number crunching. It covers the entire research process, from initial questions to final report, in clear, jargon-free language, and includes numerous easy-to-understand examples and exercises that provide opportunities for concrete applications of the concepts. It is solidly grounded in public administration and recognizes both the promise and limitations of research within a political environment.Key features of the book:--It is highly practical and written to accommodate a mix of readers: those who want to become analysts, managers who will oversee research contracts, and citizens who need to know whether to believe the facts and data they read in today's news;--It minimizes the use of jargon and explains difficult concepts in clear language. Plentiful end-of-chapter exercises provide opportunities for concrete application of the concepts;--Key points are highlighted as takeaway lessons so readers are reminded about what really matters. The tough questions to ask are suggested in every chapter;--Examples and applications are used throughout the book to illustrate concepts and add topical interest;--It covers the entire research process, from initial questions to the final report. This book demystifies and makes practical the research every public administrator and policy analyst needs to do the job well. Online instructor's materials, including a Test Bank, PowerPoint slides, and a Survey and Documental Analysis (SDA) guide, are also available to adopters.Trade Review"Research Methods for Public Administrators is presented in a clear and comprehensible fashion which enhances the ability of even those with limited knowledge of research methods to understand the topic. The book is well structured, covers the topic with a minimum of jargon, and is designed to develop the critical thinking skills of students. Many examples of research concepts that are relevant to public administrators make the book extremely useful for students and practitioners alike." -- William Leavitt, Old Dominion University"Research Methods for Public Administrators is extremely remarkable as it treats both qualitative and quantitative research methods in a comprehensive manner without compromising clarity and readability. The rare combination of broad coverage and reader-friendliness really makes this book an excellent resource for students learning basic research tools." -- Chih-Wei Hsieh, University of New Mexico"Finally we have an approachable methods book. Gail Johnson's practitioner background helps her to discuss a very complex topic, research methods, in an understandable and practical manner. While covering the basics of research design and statistics, she also gives attention to the important topic of communicating research findings. Additionally, Johnson ties research methods to its uses in the public sector. This book is well suited for a variety of public administration programs, but it is particularly useful for those with many in-service students." -- Jami Taylor, University of Toledo"This is the consummate methods survey text for public administration and policy study, somehow improved in the new edition over already superlative previous ones. In the new edition, conceptual frames continue to be covered with even greater nuance and depth--topics such as policy and program complexity, complex causation, logic modeling, the inter-relation of normative and descriptive/empirical questions in public sector research, research ethics, and the refinement of research questions in these contexts, for instance translating research questions into hypotheses. Most highly recommended!" -- Mario Rivera, University of New Mexico"This textbook offers a comprehensive yet understandable overview of the process of research and its use in the field of public administration. The author's focus on how to use and interpret research findings is a welcome addition to the topic and the real-world exercises provide students with practical application of research skills essential for public managers. A great textbook for MPA students!" -- Pamela T. Dunning, Troy UniversityTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsPreface and Acknowledgments1. Introduction: Research Methods for Public AdministratorsOverview Goals: Research as a Critical Thinking Tool Research in the Public Sector What Is Research? Types of Research Ethics and Principles of Good ResearchOverview of This BookExercises2. Basic Research ConceptsOverviewThe Secret Language of Social Science Theory Hypothesis in Its Many Forms Variables Values Levels of Measurement Determining Causality Independent and Dependent Variables Control Variables Direction of Relationships Program Evaluation: Research in the Public SectorUsing Models for a Holistic View of RelationshipsThe Logic ModelApplying the Logic ModelConclusionExercises3. What Is the Question?OverviewDetermining the Research QuestionLearning from OthersEngaging the StakeholdersWorking TogetherTypes of Questions Descriptive Questions Normative Questions Relationship Questions ConclusionExercises4. Identifying Measures and Measurement StrategyOverviewDefining Key Terms Conceptual Definitions Operational Definitions Setting BoundariesValid and Reliable Measures Validity Reliability Why Measurement MattersConclusionExercises5. Designs for Research: The Xs and Os FrameworkOverviewDesigning an ExperimentApplying the Design Elements: The Xs and Os Framework Nonexperimental Design Quasi-Experimental Design Classic Experimental Design Design Variations Using Statistical Controls to Create Comparison Groups Longitudinal Studies Internal ValidityWhy Validity MattersExternal ValidityConclusionExercises6. Other Research ApproachesOverviewSecondary Analysis of DataEvaluation Synthesis (Meta-Analysis)Content AnalysisSurvey ResearchCase StudiesCost-Benefit AnalysisConclusionExercises7. Data Collection I: Available Data and ObservationOverviewData Collection: The Degree of StructureAvailable DataData Collection InstrumentsObservationObtrusive and Unobtrusive Data CollectionThe Design MatrixConclusionExercises8. Data Collection II: Interviews and Focus GroupsOverviewGeneral Guidelines About Choosing the Appropriate MethodEncouraging ParticipationIn-Person InterviewsFocus GroupsOther Group Data Collection: Expert Panels, Public HearingsConclusionExercises9. Data Collection III: SurveysOverviewBasic MethodsResponse RatesTelephone SurveysMail SurveysCyber-Research: E-mail and Web-Based SurveysDeveloping Closed-Ended QuestionsUsing One-Way and Two-Way Intensity ScalesRanking QuestionsDemographic QuestionsConclusionExercises10. Sampling DemystifiedOverviewSampling JargonRandom and Nonrandom Samples Random Samples Nonrandom Samples Random Samples: The Options Simple Random Sample Systematic Random Sample Stratified Random Sample Proportional Stratified Sample Disproportionate Stratified Sample Cluster Sample Nonrandom Samples: The OptionsDetermining Sample SizeNonsampling ErrorsConclusionExercises11. Qualitative Data AnalysisOverviewAnalyzing Qualitative DataIdentifying Themes and QuotesWorking with Qualitative DataConclusionExercises12. Data Analysis for DescriptionOverviewSimple Descriptive Statistics in Public AdministrationCommonly Used Descriptive Statistics Counts Percents Rates Ratios Rates of Change Distributions Measures of Central Tendency Which Measure to Use? Comparison of Means Measures of DispersionConclusionExercises13. Analyzing Survey ScalesOverviewHandling Exits and the Middle of a Five-Point ScaleSetting Benchmarks and Extreme AnalysisHandling the Middle Category in One-Way Intensity ScalesShould Means Be Used with Nominal and Ordinal Scales?The Analytical Tool: Cross TabulationsConclusionExercises14. Data Analysis: Exploring RelationshipsOverviewUsing Crosstabs to Examine RelationshipsControlling for a Third VariableExploring Relationships: Comparison of Means and MediansMeasures of AssociationFrequently Used Measures of AssociationWorking with Interval or Ratio DataConclusionExercises15. Data Analysis: RegressionOverviewBivariate Regression: Key ElementsUsing Bivariate Regression Analysis: Sunshine and TourismMultiple Regression Beta Weights: Relative Predictive Strength Regression in the NewsWhy Did the Violent Crime Rate Drop After 1991?ConclusionExercises16. Data Analysis Using Inferential StatisticsOverviewStatistical Significance: Basic ConceptsThe Logic of Statistical Significance TestingErrors in Tests for Statistical SignificanceCommon Tests for Statistical Significance Chi-Square t-Tests: Analyzing Difference in Means Analysis of Variance Tests for Statistical Significance in Regression AnalysisReporting Results of Statistical SignificancePopulation Estimates and Confidence IntervalsConclusionExercises17. Communicating Research ResultsOverviewEffectively Reporting ResultsReporting DataGeneral Guide for Communicating Research ResultsGuide for Writing an Executive SummaryGuide for Writing a Formal ReportGuide for Using Charts and TablesGuide for Oral PresentationsPresenting Unwelcome InformationMaking Sense of Research ResultsConclusionExercises18. Conclusion: Research at the Intersection of Politics and AdministrationOverviewThe Research Process Revisited Planning Doing Reporting Ethics and Social JusticeManaging Research ProjectsAssessing CredibilityThe Limitations of ScienceThe Intersection of Research, Politics, and AdministrationClosing ObservationsExercisesAppendix A. Mathematical Formulas for Selected StatisticsAppendix B. Statistics as a Second LanguageAppendix C. BibliographyAppendix D. Logic Model TemplateAppendix E. The Generic Design MatrixIndexAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisConcise yet comprehensive, this practical guide covers the critical role of the account planner in advertising. The new edition of Advertising Account Planning features several new topics as well as deeper content in existing areas based on feedback from students, instructors and practitioners.

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Book SynopsisPublic Administration Evolving: From Foundations to the Future demonstrates how the theory and practice of public administration has evolved since the early decades of the twentieth century. Each chapter approaches the field from a unique perspective and describes the seminal events that have been influential in shaping its evolution.This book presents major trends in theory and practice in the field, provides an overview of its intellectual development, and demonstrates how it has professionalized. The range from modernism to metamodernism is reflected from the perspective of accomplished scholars in the field, each of whom captures the history, environment, and development of a particular dimension of public administration. Taken together, the chapters leave us with an understanding of where we are today and a grounding for forecasting the future.Trade Review"This book helps public adminstrators benchmark our field by understanding how far theory and practice have evolved in responding to far reaching social, demographic, economic and political trends. The editors have done practitioners and academics a real service by bringing together in one volume the reflections of top thought leaders in our field covering the major issues ranging from intersectoral relationships to social equity to ethics. This volume will have a long shelf life." - Paul L. Posner, Director of the Master's in Public Administration program at George Mason University, USA"This book weaves a striking tapestry of public administration. The warp threads are the topics of the chapters: ethics, management, IT, equity, federalism, performance, professionalism, and others. The woof threads are the historical trends that all of us are experiencing: changing demographics, communication, accountability, globalization, public debt, inclusiveness, and urbanization. The tapestry weaves together both sets of threads to make a fabric that links together the past and future. All thoughtful observers and practitioners of government need to read this book to understand the strength, flaws, durability, and beauty of this fabric of public administration." - John R. Bartle, Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service, University of Nebraska Omaha, USATable of ContentsForeword, Richard Stillman Preface, Mary E. Guy and Marilyn M. Rubin 1. The Public Context David H. Rosenbloom 2. From Intergovernmental to Intersectoral Donald F. Kettl 3. From Trust to Doubt: The Federal Government’s Tough Challenges Chester A. Newland 4. From Local to Global Donald E. Klingner 5. From Silos to Networks; Hierarchy to Heterarchy Rosemary O’Leary 6. From Administration to Management Kaifeng Yang 7. From Outputs to Outcomes Kathryn E. Newcomer 8. From Paper to Cloud Jooho Lee and B.J. Reed 9. From Sameness to Differentness Norma M. Riccucci 10. From Equality to Social Equity Susan Gooden 11. Seventy-Five Years of Professionalization Jeremy Plant 12. From Ethical Expectations to Professional Standards James H. Svara 13. Looking Back, Moving Forward Mary E. Guy and Marilyn M. Rubin

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Book SynopsisProblem Solving with the Private Sector presents advice and solutions for fruitful governmentâbusiness alliances from the perspective of everyday public management. With a focus on job training, economic development, regulation, and finance and innovation, each chapter discusses a traditional tool of government presented in a practical and applied manner, as well as the implementation of the tool with clear examples. Content-rich case studies on a wide range of policy issues, including regulatory policy, natural resources, manufacturing, financial services, and health care highlight opportunities for government and business to collaborate to pursue the public good.This book offers current and future public managers possible solutions to complex problems for effective governmentâbusiness alliances in a range of settings. It is essential reading for all those studying public management, public administration, and public policy.Trade Review"Problem Solving with the Private Sector: A Public Solutions Handbook by Daniel E. Bromberg: An essential work comprising an objective and comprehensive analysis of thematics of modern public sector management instruments which lead to an effective and efficient service delivery." –Christopher H. Bovis, University of Hull, UKTable of ContentsPart 1: Job Training 1. Public-Private Collaboration in Workforce Development: Examining the Intersection of Public Education Programs and Private-Sector Employer Needs Lauren Bock Mullins, Alexander C. Henderson, and Linda L. Vila 2. Pathways to Partnership: The City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission and Google LA Coproduction of Youth Capacity Brian Robert Calfano, Joumana Silyan-Saba, and Sheldon Cruz Part 2: Regulation 3. Business-Government Collaboration in Rulemaking: Regulating Carbon Emissions from Motor Vehicles Ian C. Graig 4. Smart Community Engagement: Challenges and Opportunities in Transforming and Emerging Industries Jian Cui 5. Balancing Environment and Business through Governance: Nature Protection Policies in De Alde Feanen National Park, the Netherlands Katharine A. Owens Part 3: Economic Development 6. A Collaborative Approach to Innovation-Based Economic Development: The Triple Helix Jonathan Q. Morgan 7. Improving Administrative Outcomes through Collaborative Governance: Evidence from the City of Tallahassee Carrie Blanchard Bush and Karen Jumonville Part 4: Finance and Innovation 8. Public-Private Collaboration and Trust Funds of the U.S. States Joshua Franzel and Ryan Gregory 9. The Public Good in the Accountability of Businesses: The Functions and Uses of Benefit Corporations Quintus Jett and Arturo E. Osorio 10. Sorting Out Social Impact Bonds Daniel Bromberg and Jonathon Justice

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Book SynopsisExploring the deep transformation that journalism has undergone in the last decade, this book provides students, professors and working journalists with the background on the demise of traditional media in the U.S. and the changes happening in the digital newsrooms.Houston discusses today's changes in journalism in the U.S., comparing and contrasting them with those around the world. Topics discussed include the decimation of the traditional newsrooms, contemporary corporate ownership and investors, the rise of bloggers and digital journalism, finding new audiences, the surge in nonprofit newsrooms and collaborations, investigative centers in the U.S. and globally, new model start-ups, and changing streams of revenue with the expansion of new technologies. The text also looks at the new relationship between journalism professionals and the academy, including the rise in content and stories supplied by university-based newsrooms. Houston, who has been on the frontline of theseTable of Contents1. What happened to traditional journalism 2. New ways emerge: Blogs, digital start-ups, and the rise of nonprofit newsrooms 3. Owners and Investors 4. Revenue Streams 5. Advances in digital tools and innovation for news 6. Universities increasing role in journalism 7. Public media, collaborations, and digital start-ups 8. Activists, Advocates and Solutions 9. Maintaining journalism standards and new ethical challenges and perils

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Book SynopsisIn his foreword, the president of the World Bank, James D. Wolfensohn, states plainly and precisely the rationale for this volume. Evaluation is a central aspect of any poverty reduction endeavor. Evaluation implies that we have adopted a methodology that allows us to look in an effective way at the results of what we are doing so that we can, in turn, adapt our future actions toward the effective achievement of our goals. Evaluation adds value if we can learn something useful from it. It is not just a scorecard. It is something that helps us change our behavior or influence the behavior of others.This high powered collection of papers illustrates this statement. The network of world class scholars and development practitioners covers the gamut from methodological issues to policy concerns with respect to participatory evaluation, poverty reducing growth, macro and micro levels of intervention, health, nutrition and population programs, social inclusion and the changing role of the civTable of ContentsI: Introduction: Identifying the Challenges; Synthesis and Overview; II: Evaluation: A Macro Perspective; 1: Valuation and Evaluation; Floor Discussion: Valuation and Evaluation; 2: Evaluation in a World of Complexity and Information Failures; Floor Discussion: Evaluation in a World of Complexity and Information Failures; 3: Panel Discussion: Evaluation Perspectives on Poverty Reduction; Floor Discussion: Evaluation Perspectives on Poverty Reduction; III: Methodological Issues in Evaluation; 4: Impact Evaluation: Concepts and Methods; Comments: Impact Evaluation: Concepts and Methods; Floor Discussion: Impact Evaluation: Concepts and Methods; 5: Panel Discussion: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Evaluation; Floor Discussion: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Evaluation; 6: Theory-Based Evaluation: Theories of Change for Poverty Reduction Programs; IV: Participatory Evaluation: Costs and Benefits; 7: The Front-End Costs and Downstream Benefits of Participatory Evaluation; Comments: The Strategic Choices of Stakeholders: The Front-End Costs and Downstream Benefits of Participatory Evaluation; Floor Discussion: Front-End Costs and Downstream Benefits of Participatory Evaluations; 8: Building Local Capacity for Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation; Comments: Building Local Capacity for Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation; Floor Discussion: Building Local Capacities for Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation; V: Poverty-Reducing Growth; 9: Africa and Asia: Evaluation of the Poverty Alleviation Impact of Alternative Development Strategies and Adjustment Responses; Comments: Africa and Asia: Evaluation of the Poverty Alleviation Impact of Alternative Development Strategies and Adjustment Responses; Floor discussion: Africa and Asia: Evaluation of the Poverty Alleviation Impact of Alternative Development Strategies and Adjustment Responses; 10: Lessons Learned from Evaluation of DFID’s Aid Program; Comments: Lessons Learned from Evaluation of DFID’s Aid Program; Floor Discussion: Lessons Learned from Evaluation DFID’s Aid Program; VI: Sectoral and Microlevel Interventions; 11: Evaluating Microfinance’s Impact: Going Down Market; Comments: Microfinance Impact Evaluation: Going Down Market; 12: Evaluating Targeted Versus Nontargeted Approaches to Poverty Reduction; Floor Discussion: Evaluating Targeted Versus Nontargeted Approaches to Poverty Reduction; VII: Social Funds and Safety Nets; 13: What Are Social Funds Really Telling Us?; Comments: What Are Social Funds Really Telling Us?; Floor Discussion: What Are Social Funds Really Telling Us?; 14: Economic Crises and Social Protection for the Poor: The Latin American Experience; Comments: Economic Crises and Social Protection for the Poor: The Latin American Experience; Floor Discussion: Economic Crises and Social Protection for the Poor: The Latin American Experience; VIII: Developm ent Effectiveness in Health, Nutrition, and Population Services; 15: Delivering Social Services: Lessons on Health, Nutrition, and Population; Comments: Delivering Social Services Lessons on Health, Nutrition, and Population; Floor Discussion: Delivering Social Services: Lessons on Health, Nutrition, and Population; IX: Crisis Prevention; 16: Tackling Horizontal Inequalities; Comments: Tackling Horizontal Inequalities; Floor Discussion: Tackling Horizontal Inequalities; 17: Governance and Anticorruption: New Insights and Challenges; Comments: Governance and Anticorruption: New Insights and Challenges; Floor Discussion: Governance and Anticorruption; 18: Panel Discussion: Combatting Public Corruption; X: Social Inclusion and Civil Society; 19: Nongovernmental Organizations and Evaluation: The BRAC Experience; Comments: NGOs and Evaluation: The BRAC Experience; Floor Discussion: NGOs and Evaluation: The BRAC Experience; 20: Social Exclusion and Rural Underdevelopment; Comments: Social Exclusion and Rural Underdevelopment; Floor Discussion: Social Exclusion and Rural Underdevelopment; XI: Conclusions; 21: Panel Discussion: Final Roundtable; 22: Concluding Remarks

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Book SynopsisThe debt problems of poor countries are receiving unprecedented attention. Both federal and non-governmental organizations alike have been campaigning for debt forgiveness for poor countries. The governments of creditor nations responded to that challenge at a meeting sponsored by the G-7, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank, all of which upgraded debt relief as a policy priority. Their initiatives provided for generous interpretations of these nations' abilities to sustain debt, gave them opportunities to qualify for debt relief more rapidly, and linked debt relief to broader policies of poverty reduction. Despite this, the crisis has only deepened in the first years of the new millennium. This brilliant group of contributions assesses why this has occurred. In plain language, it considers why debt relief has been so long in coming for poor countries. It evaluates the cost of a persistent overhang in debt for those countries. It also examines, head on, whether enhanced debt relief initiatives offer a permanent exit from over-indebtedness, or are merely a short-term respite. Above all, this volume for the first time addresses the issues on the ground: that is, the views and opinions about debt relief on the part of leaders in advanced nations, and the probability of further support for the most impoverished lands. In this approach, the editors and contributors have made an explicit and successful attempt to be inclusive and relevant at all stages of the analysis. This volume covers the full range of the poorest countries, with contributions by John Serieux, Lykke Anderson and Osvaldo Nina, Befekadu Degefe, Ligia Maria Castro-Monge, and Peter B. Mijumbi. Collectively, they offer a sobering scenario: unless measures are put in place now, in anticipation of further crises, the future of the very poorest nations will remain bleak and troublesome.Table of ContentsIntroduction Debt, Debt Relief and the Poorest: Small Steps in a Long Journey; Introduction L’endettement et l’allégement de la dette des pays les plus pauvres: de petits progrès dans un long cheminement; Debt of the Poorest Countries: Anatomy of a Crisis Kept on Hold; The HIPC Initiative in Bolivia; Ethiopia’s External Debt: The Impact and the Way Forward *; Nicaragua and the HIPC Initiative: The Tortuous Journey to Debt Relief; L’endettement des pays les plus pauvres: le cas du Mali; Uganda’s External Debt and the HIPC Initiative; The Enhanced HIPC Initiative and Poor Countries: Prospects for a Permanent Exit

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Book SynopsisPartnership is of growing importance in development work. Partnerships among state, private business, and civil society organizations are increasingly used to deliver the goods and services required for balanced growth and poverty reduction. Aid activities have shifted from a project focus to a more strategic and holistic focus on programs, sectors, and policies. With this new orientation, partnerships are often essential to deal with the added complexity and the larger number of agencies, groups, and stakeholders involved.The Partnership Dimension takes on the issues in a series of chapters divided into two general parts: Part 1, Foundations of Partnership and Their Evaluation, covers the types of development partnership and critical issues involved, and Part 2, Partnerships in Practice, then illustrates the aspects and lessons of partnership experience through a series of case studies. Many of the studies focus on the benefits of partnerships between institutions of government and ciTable of Contents1: Foundations of Partnerships and Their Evaluation; 1: Partnership as a Means to Improve Economic Performance; 2: Theoretical Foundations of Partnership; 3: Foundations of Partnerships: A Practitioner’s Perspective; 4: Evaluating Partnerships; 5: Evaluation of, for, and through Partnerships; 6: The Logic of Partnership; 2: Partnerships in Practice; 7: Partnership, Mutual Accountability, and Evaluation; Different Perspectives and Types of Development Partnership; 8: Global Public Policy Partnerships; 9: Regional Partnerships in the European Union; 10: Country-Focused Partnerships—Lessons from Experience; 11: Country and Donor Partnerships; 12: Partnerships for Knowledge Creation; Critical Issues; 13: Partnerships: The Critical Role of the State 1; 14: Challenges for Governance in Partnerships for Delivering Services 1; Case Studies; 15: Partnership for Poverty Reduction: ActionAid Ethiopia; 16: Research Partnerships and Their Evaluation; 17: Tactical Partnerships—A Philippine Case Study; 18: Local Governments and Community-Based Partnerships; 19: Partnerships for Integrated Community Development in Southern Africa; 20: Partnerships for Community Development—World Vision; 21: Partnerships between International Organizations and Private Foundations 1; 22: Partnerships among Business, Government, and NGOs: Lessons from the South African National Business Initiative

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Book SynopsisCritical Issues in International Financial Reform addresses weaknesses of the current international financial system and potential beneficial reforms. The focus is on the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, but the authors also take into account relevant lessons from the experience of Canada, a country highly integrated into world and hemispheric trade and financial markets.Critical Issues offers a new perspective on a discussion too often dominated by interest groups that take strong, even rigid, positions on issues with limited understanding of the technical aspects of the issues, and little concern for the interests of the developing world. Its chapters have been written by experts in the economic, political, and social aspects of the international financial integration of developing countries. Financial crises and their associated social and economic traumas are the most apparent symptom that something is amiss in the process of world economic integration. But there are also broader questions about the nature and magnitude of the benefits and costs of increased international capital flows for different groups of countries in the developing and developed worlds. For example, even in the absence of turbulence, is it optimal for all participants that capital movements be as free as possible? Does capital inflow discourage domestic savings to a degree that should cause worry? Are some types of flows inherently more beneficial than others--for instance, direct investment flows versus flows into host stock markets? How can the instability of capital movements best be curtailed? These questions concern the contributors to this volume.This volume demonstrates that the evolution of the world financial system, its various problems, and what is or is not done about them require an understanding of the links among financial, economic, and political variables. Critical Issues in International Financial Reform is an important contribution to this debate, and will be of value to researchers in economic policy, history, and international politics.Albert Berry is professor of economics at the University of Toronto and research director of the Program on Latin America and the Caribbean. Gustavo Indart is special lecturer of economics and the coordinator of the Program on Latin America and the Caribbean at the University of Toronto.Table of Contents1: Critical Issues in Financial Reform, With Special Reference to Latin America and the Canadian Experience 1; 2: International Asymmetries and the Design of the International Financial System 1; 3: Capital Flows to Latin America in the 1990s: An Overview; 4: Competitiveness, Sustainability and Financial Market Failures 1; 5: Financial Liberalization in Canada: Historical, Institutional and Economic Perspectives; 6: Linkages between National Capital Markets: Does Globalization Expose Policy Gaps? 1; 7: Firm Size and the Impacts of Financial Liberalization and Integration; 8: Systemic Reform at a Standstill: A Flock of “Gs” in Search of Global Financial Stability; 9: Enforcing the Rules in a Global Economy: The Emergence of Structural Conditionality in the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund; 10: When do Voters Matter More than Cronies in Developing Countries? The Politics of Bank Crisis Resolution; 11: Financial Crisis, Income Distribution and the Labor Market: the Experience of Mexico and Asia; 12: The Chilean Experience with Capital Flows and Exchange-Rate Policy 1; 13: Capital Flows and Foreign Exchange Regimes in the Colombian Economy

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Book SynopsisOrganizations act, but what determines how and when they will act? There is precedent for believing that the organization is but an extension of one or a few people, but this is a deceptively simplified approach and, in reality, makes any generalization in organizational theory enormously difficult. Modern-day organizationsâmanufacturing firms, hospitals, schools, armies, community agenciesâare extremely complex in nature, and several strategies, employing a variety of disciplines, are needed to gain a proper understanding of them.Organizations in Action is a classic multidisciplinary study of the behavior of complex organizations as entities. Previous books on the subject focused on the behavior of people in organizational contexts, but this volume considers individual behavior only to the extent that it helps explain the nature of organizations. James D. Thompson offers ninety-five distinct propositions about the behavior of organizations, all relevant regardless oTable of ContentsPREFACE TO THE TRANSACTION EDITION, INTRODUCTION TO THE TRANSACTION EDITION: THOMPSON'S BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS, PREFACE, Part One, 1. Strategies for Studying Organizations, 2. Rationality in Organizations, 3. Domains of Organized Action, 4. Organizational Design, 5. Technology and Structure, 6. Organizational Rationality and Structure, 7. The Assessment of Organizations, Part Two, 8. The Variable Human, 9. Discretion and Its Exercise, 10. The Control of Complex Organizations, 11. The Administrative Process, 12. Conclusion, BIBLIOGRAPHY, NAME INDEX, SUBJECT INDEX

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Book Synopsis A breakthrough for business owners and entrepreneurs of small to large businesses and companies looking to achieve more success. Whether you are a young company that''s just starting out or a mature business looking to grow, business entrepreneur Bob Pritchett gives hands-on advice and practical examples that are a must-listen for every manager, business owner, and entrepreneur. You will not find Thirteen Incontrovertible Laws of Excellence. You won''t find motivational clichés to frame and put on your desk. There are no step-by-step instructions for writing a business plan. In Fire Someone Today, you will find: What Pritchett has discovered through his years of experience as an entrepreneur and small-business owner. Practical and tested advice for leaders seeking to better their company. Strategic tools and tips that will help your business be more successf

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Book SynopsisEntrepreneur and speaker Jess Ekstrom helps readers let go of cynicism and negativity and start viewing their challenges through the lens of opportunity and optimism, showing us how to start seeing the good in the world so that we can become the good in the world.Trade Review'Chasing the Bright Side is essential reading for anyone facing a challenge, in work or in life. With emotion, humility, and humor (and some amazing stories), Jess Ekstrom not only demonstrates how anyone with a dream can eventually persevere, but also shows by example how we all can tap into the passion to do so. It's the book I wish I had read before starting my own entrepreneurial journey, but luckily it's not too late for everyone else. I'll be recommending this book to my own children, to the aspiring entrepreneurs I work with, and to everyone I meet who aspires to find more purpose in their life. It's a page-turner that you won't be able to put down until you've finished but holds lessons that will reveal themselves to you for a lifetime.' Marc Randolph, Netflix cofounder and first CEO'Full disclosure: I am a huge Jess Ekstrom fan! I have seen firsthand her passion, impact, and joy for changing the lives of all she serves. Chasing the Bright Side is more than a blueprint for creating a social and business impact for new and existing leaders; it is a map to changing the world.' Ron Kitchens, CEO of Southwest Michigan First and author of Uniquely You and Community Capitalism'Immerse yourself in Jess Ekstrom's entrepreneurial optimism and allow her remarkable journey to convince you page by page that you can achieve great things in business and life. Jess is one of my favorite girls--her big heart and self-taught tenacity touch thousands of people, making her a genuine hero to those she serves and a leader for the business community to emulate. I've jumped at every chance to feature Jess and her Headbands of Hope mission on national TV because it inspires everyone, regardless of circumstance, to chase the bright side.' Tory Johnson, Good Morning America contributor, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker'Jess Ekstrom exudes what it means to be a Catalyst leader. She's a true hope dealer and is inspiring a new generation of change-makers. Chasing the Bright Side is not just a great book; it's a lifestyle manifesto! If you're looking to be inspired, filled up with hope, and raise your overall optimism quotient, read this book!' Brad Lomenick, former president of Catalyst and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership'Jess Ekstrom gives you a window into the soul of entrepreneurial optimism and tenacity in a way no other book does. Her transparency and humor will delight you and embolden you to believe that anything is possible.' Nancy Duarte, CEO and bestselling author'Jess Ekstrom's Chasing the Bright Side will empower you to step up, take risks, and learn by doing. With humor and admirable transparency about her missteps, Jess will inspire you to live with purpose and do important work that has a profound impact on those around you.' Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up and founder of Student Maidand trade;'Optimism is a daily choice. It's not naive or Pollyanna; it's a foundation for success in life. In Chasing the Bright Side, Jess Ekstrom will motivate you see your challenges as opportunities to learn and grow and believe the best is yet to come. Every day you can focus on being positive, working hard, and making others around you better, and Jess's inspiring message will help you get there.' Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership'Optimism is never accidental. Jess Ekstrom knows this better than anyone. I love that she's given practical, encouraging, empowering steps to discovering what it takes to lead with optimism. Read this today if you want to change your tomorrow.' Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done'The key to your success is waiting for you inside the pages of Jess Ekstrom's new book, Chasing the Bright Side. She had me highlighting and nodding my head in agreement throughout the entire book. Jess's experience and writing style will have you doing the same. Your success needs an experienced cheerleader, and she's waiting for you in the pages of this book.' Lindsay Teague Moreno, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Boss Up!'There's no better way to transform your life than by transforming your mind-set. In Chasing the Bright Side, Jess Ekstrom will motivate you to believe that something better is possible and empower you to create lasting positive change. Optimism is a choice, and when you choose to embrace it, there's no limit to the good you can create in your life and in the world.' Jack Canfield, coauthor of the New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Souland reg; series and author of The Success Principlesand trade;'Three things you can control in life are your attitude, your effort, and your actions. If you're ready to see challenges as opportunities for growth, Chasing the Bright Side is the guide you need.' Marie Forleo, author of Everything Is Figureoutable'We often believe we need grit or perseverance to overcome our struggles and our failure, but optimism is the secret ingredient to true success. Jess's inspiring story of resilience and positivity shows us that true optimism is possible, even in our darkest hours. Chasing the Bright Side is a realistic look at how we can shift our mind-set to see the positive and live a life that feels happier.' Tonya Dalton, author of The Joy of Missing Out and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co.

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Book SynopsisIn Dreams That Built America, Alan Elliott shares an inspiring and uplifting view of the American spirit.This newly revised and modernized edition showcases the vision, accountability, faith, and essential values that are the essence of real American success, highlighting the dreams that have made America and its people great.With 365 short daily readings, Dreams That Built America offers inspiring stories meant to motivate, encourage, and uplift readers. It covers topics ranging from inventions and exploration to politics, pop culture, and art, and features a wide variety of people, such as: Beyoncé Irving Berlin Thomas Edison Steven Spielberg and many, many more! Celebrating the American spirit, Dreams That Built America will help you start your day on a positive note with inspirational messages and stories of purpose and triumph that will carry you throughout the y

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Book SynopsisExamines the many pitfalls of globalization from the perspective of impoverished and indigenous peoples, including the widening wealth gap, the struggle for restoration of dispossessed lands and cultural rights, global warming and ecological annihilation, and the experiences of women in underdeveloped regions who receive little benefit from their labour and are subject to violence.

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Book SynopsisCreating civic will by engaging citizens on the toughest publicproblems helps break legislative and bureaucratic gridlock andrestores trust in public institutions. This book shows you how todo it. --The Honorable Federico Pena, U.S. Secretary ofTransportation The leaders who are most effective in addressing public issues arethose who have the credibility to bring together the right peopleto create visions and solve problems. Drawing on their extensiveresearch, as well as on the advice and guidance of the leadingscholars and practitioners in the field, David Chrislip and CarlLarson show how elected officials and other civic leaders cangenerate the civic will to break through legislative andbureaucratic gridlock, deal with complex issues, and engagefrustrated and angry citizens. They also describe how to design,initiate, and sustain a constructive, collaborative process. Thisgroundbreaking book provides insight and answers to the majorchallenges facing communities today.Trade Review"Collaborative Leadership is an extremely useful book.Collaboration is a hot topic of the day, but very few peopleunderstand the kind of leadership that will bring it about." --JohnW. Gardner, Miriam and Peter Haas Centennial Professor of PublicService, Stanford University "Successfully addressing today's complex public issues requires anew partnership between citizens and governments." --The HonorableFederico Pena, U.S. Secretary of TransportationTable of ContentsForeword. THE CASE FOR COLLABORATION. The Promise of Collaboration. The Challenge to Traditional Leadership. LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION. Discovering the Keys to Successful Collaboration: Lessons from theField. Setting the Stage for Success. Creating a Constituency for Change. Building and Sustaining Momentum. Producing Results That Matter. NEW VISIONS OF LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC ACTION. Skills for a New Kind of Leadership. A New Vision of Civic Action. Appendix A: The Research. Appendix B: Assessing Collaboration.

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Book SynopsisBuild teams that move mountains! Activity participants enjoy a simulated mountain adventure. In thisimaginary setting, they must arrive at consensus in order tosucceed, and they experience the magic of group power: synergy.Participants face fatigue, dehydration, an avalanche, and more.First, they make decisions on their own. Then, joining the group,they compare answers and attempt to agree on the best course ofaction. Participants will: * Listen closely to coworkers * Recognize the benefits of soliciting opinions * Understand the power of synergy . . . and much more! The leader and participants will have a perfect opportunity toexamine the impact of their interpersonal behaviors on one another,on the group''s effectiveness, and on the outcome of theiradventure. Every step in preparation, facilitation, and follow-upis carefully detailed in the Leader''s Manual. The Activity containsthe engaging simulation--every participant will need a copy. Table of ContentsStranded in the Himalayas 1 The Situtation 1 Your Task 2 Guideliness for Reaching Consensus 7 Group’s Task 8 Answers and Rationale 9

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Book SynopsisThrough the story of Silicon Graphics, this text demonstrates how corporate journalism can help companies weather sudden PR shocks and remain open, flexible, and innovative. It also describes the corporate communications system, strategy, and philosophy that helped the company face a major crisis.Trade Review"This book shows how to do 'corporate journalism' with sensitivity, realism and humor. It delivers a tone of practical hope, including specific actions you can take right now to make your company a better place and a better space." --Robert Johansen, president, Institute for the Future "Finally, a precise step-by-step guide for America's flacks that explains how to do business better--and surprise--by telling the truth. This timely book should be on every CEO's desk and in every corporate PR department." --Peter Laufer, author and producer, Omnipoint Business Minute radio feature, and former German correspondent for Public Radio International's (PRI) Marketplace "Beyond Spin shatters long held and traditional views about how a successful company communicates with its employees. It defines, with real examples, how a company's communication organization can either dramatically undermine or bolster its success." --Tamar Elkeles, vice president, Learning and Communications, QualcommTable of ContentsForeword Preface: The Power of Strategic Corporate Jounalism Prelude: "Headless Body in Topless Boardroom!" 1. THE NEW WORLD Taylorism Macro Sociotechnological Factors Summary 2. COMMUNICATIONS UNPLUGGED Aligned Communications Elements of an Effective Organizational Communication Strategy Considering the Organizational Landscape Summary 3. JOURNALISM IN THE REAL WORLD Why Journalism? Get It First--But Get It Right Openness and a Free Press Weighing News Value Intrinsic Credibility Challenges Corporations Resemble Socity 4. STRATEGIC CORPORATE JOURNALISM Timeliness Accuracy Free Press Weighing News Value The New Corporation Strategic Corporate Journalism 5. CORPORATE JOUNALISM IN ACTION Brief History Examples of Corporate Journalism Progress--and Room to Grow 6. CORPORATE JOURNALISM: A CASE STUDY Stages in the History of SGI (formerly Silicon Graphics) Endnotes: Worldwide Employee Communications FAQ 7. FUTURE WORLD Macro Sociotechnological Trends The Knowledge Economy Communications Trends Legal Trends Societal Journalism and Strategic Corporate Journalism Some Closing Thoughts Appendix 1: A Guide to Corporate Journalism Appendix 2. Glossary References The Authors Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisExplains reaching beyond technical and traditional intervention to the outer edges of dispute resolution, where fundamental change is the desired result. This book guides conflict resolution professionals to advance beyond traditional steps and techniques of mediation to unveil its invisible heart and soul.Trade Review"Mediating Dangerously is, as all of Cloke's books, a book to buy."(The Texas Mediator, January 2002) "Cloke writes with passion...." (Dispute Resolution Journal,October 2002)"If you want to stretch your thinking about the art of mediation,Ken Cloke's new book is for you. Mediating Dangerously is packedwith enough thought-provoking ideas for ten books." --WilliamUry, author, The Third Side: Why We Fight and How We CanStop "Cloke has tremendous insight into the psychology of themediation process and its potential for profound impact on themediator as well as the disputing parties. One of the mostprovocative and useful new books in the field." --ChristopherMoore, managing partner, CDR Associates, and author of TheMediation Process: Practical Strategies for ResolvingConflict Mediating Dangerously presents an invaluable mediating model andprocess for systemic change and conflict resolution. KennethCloke's ideas can be applied to developing new justice models andaddressing racism, xenophobia, ethnic and national minorityconflict, and international conflict. His approach is inspiring andinnovative." --Ray Schonholtz, president, Partners forDemocratic Change "Shows how a trained ear, an open mind, a respectful andintuitive stance, and humane values can lay the foundation for abroad and flexible repertoire of effective third-party practices."--Laura Chasin, director, Public Conversations Project,Watertown, Massachusetts "Gather a few friends and colleagues around the fireplace, breakopen a bottle of sherry, pick a chapter of Ken Cloke's MediatingDangerously and prepare for an evening of mind-sparkingconversation." --Albie DavisTable of ContentsTHE INNER FRONTIERS. The Dangers of Mediation. Suppression, Settlement, and Resolution. Honesty and Empathy: Speaking the Unspeakable. When Helping Becomes a Hindrance. Exploring the Conflicts Within Ourselves. Fear, Apathy, Insanity, and Dishonesty. Dismantling the Desire for Revenge. The Magic of Forgiveness. The Significance of Spirit. Conflict as a Spiritual Path. THE OUTER FRONTIERS. Mediating Fascism and Oppressive Relationships. Power, Rights, and Interests. Creating Responsible Communities. What's Better Than the Rule of Law. Shifting from Debate to Dialogue. Improving the Way We Fight. Transforming the System. The Politics of Conflict. Conflict Resolution Systems Design and the United Nations. Where Inner and Outer Frontiers Meet.

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Book SynopsisEnergize Your Workplace provides practical steps to enhance the quality of workplace relationships-including five pathways for turning negative relationships into positive ones. Jane E. Dutton utilizes powerful examples about relationship-building and relationship-destroying taken from her research.Trade Review"... simple practical guide to communication in the work place, and the positive effects it can have...." (M2 Best Books, May 2004)Table of ContentsSeries Foreword xiii Preface xv 1 Creating Energy Through High-Quality Connections 1 2 Respectful Engagement 21 3 Task Enabling 51 4 Trusting 79 5 Dealing with Corrosive Connections 109 6 Building High-Quality Connections in Your Organization 139 Notes 175 The Author 191 Index 193

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Book SynopsisIf any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid them: *Arrogance-you think that you're right, and everyone else is wrong.Trade Review"...it follows a simple, clean formula that seems to make intuitive sense and is backed up with real-life case studies...an interesting and enlightening read..." (Leadership & Organization Development Journal, August 24, 2003) "...particularly refreshing...the balance is right..." (Director, March 2006)Table of ContentsForeword by Ram Charan xi Foreword by Robert Hogan xiii Introduction xvii Chapter One Arrogance: You’re Right and Everybody Else Is Wrong 1 Chapter Two Melodrama: You Always Grab the Center of Attention 13 Chapter Three Volatility: Your Mood Shifts Are Sudden and Unpredictable 27 Chapter Four Excessive Caution: The Next Decision You Make May Be Your First 39 Chapter Five Habitual Distrust: You Focus on the Negatives 51 Chapter Six Aloofness: You Disengage and Disconnect 63 Chapter Seven Mischievousness: You Know That Rules Are Only Suggestions 77 Chapter Eight Eccentricity: It’s Fun to Be Different Just for the Sake of It 91 Chapter Nine Passive Resistance: Your Silence Is Misinterpreted as Agreement 103 Chapter Ten Perfectionism: You Get the Little Things Right While the Big Things Go Wrong 115 Chapter Eleven Eagerness to Please: You Want to Win Any Popularity Contest 127 Chapter Twelve Why CEOs Succeed 139 Bibliography 151 Acknowledgments 157 About the Authors and CDR International 161 Index 165

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Book SynopsisFocuses on a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. This book is suitable for leaders who want to eliminate waste and frustration among their teams, and create environments of engagement and passion.Trade Review“…a work of fiction with important messages for management” (Leadership & Organisational Development Journal) “The author is something of a master of the modern fable….” (Professional Manager, Vol.13, No.6, November 2004) “…pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary.” (Supply Management, 8 July 2004) "Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting." (On Target, September 2007)Table of ContentsIntroduction vii The Fable 1 Preview 3 Part One: Flashback 5 Part Two: Plot Point 19 Part Three: Protagonist 53 Part Four: Action 69 Part Five: Resolution 173 The Model 219 The Paradox of Meetings 221 Executive Summary 223 Problem #1: Lack of Drama 226 Problem #2: Lack of Contextual Structure 233 The Biggest Challenge of All: “The Myth of Too Many Meetings” 250 A Final Thought on Meetings 253 The Weekly Tactical Meeting Guide 254 Acknowledgments 255 About the Author 259

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book to address exclusively the most important factor in successful dispute resolution: the personal qualities of the conflict resolution professional, the mediator, arbitrator, neutral, organizational consultant, or therapist who must intervene in any kind of problem at work or at home.Table of ContentsIntroduction (Daniel Bowling and David A. Hoffman). 1. Bringing Peace into the Room: The Personal Qualities of the Mediator and Their Impact on the Mediation (Daniel Bowling and David A. Hoffman). 2. What Are the Personal Qualities of the Mediator? (Kenneth Cloke). 3. Unintentional Excellence: An Exploration of Mastery and Incompetence (Peter S. Adler). 4. Managing the Natural Energy of Conflict: Mediators, Tricksters, and the Constructive Uses of Deception (Robert D. Benjamin). 5. Trickster, Mediator’s Friend (Michelle LeBaron). 6. Emotionally Intelligent Mediation: Four Key Competencies (Marvin E. Johnson, Stewart Levine, and Lawrence R. Richard). 7. Paradoxes of Mediation (David A. Hoffman). 8. Mediation and the Culture of Healing (Lois Gold). 9. Creating Sacred Space: Toward a Second-Generation Dispute Resolution Practice (Sara Cobb). 10. The Personal Qualities of the Mediator: Taking Time for Reflection and Renewal (Jonathan W. Reitman, Esq.). 11. Style and the Family Mediator (Donald T. Saposnek). 12. Tears (David A. Hoffman). 13. Mindfulness Meditation and Mediation: Where the Transcendent Meets the Familiar (Daniel Bowling). Suggestions for Further Reading. Notes. The Contributors. Index.

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Book SynopsisWe have long been taught that emotions should be felt and expressed in carefully controlled ways, and then only in certain environments and at certain times. This is especially true when at work, particularly when managing others.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part One: Learn About the World of Emotional Intelligence. 1. Emotions and Reasoning at Work. 2. An Emotional Blueprint. Part Two: Understand Your Emotional Skills. 3. Read People: Identifying Emotions. 4. Get in the Mood: Using Emotions. 5. Predict the Emotional Future: Understanding Emotions. 6. Do It with Feeling: Managing Emotions. 7. Measuring Emotional Skills. Part Three: Develop Your Emotional Skills. 8. Read People Correctly: Improving Your Ability to Identify Emotions. 9. Get in the Right Mood: Improving Your Ability to Use Emotions. 10. Predict the Emotional Future Accurately: Improving Your Ability to Understand Emotions. 11. Do It with Smart Feelings: Improving Your Ability to Manage Emotions. Part Four: Apply Your Emotional Skills. 12. Managing You: Applying Your Emotional Intelligence Skills. 13. Managing Others: Applying Emotional Intelligence Skills with Others. 14. Building the Emotionally Intelligent Manager. Appendix 1: Assessing Your Emotional Style. Appendix 2: The Emotional Blueprint. Appendix 3: Further Reading and Updates. Notes. Acknowledgments. About the Authors. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe next level of breakthrough thinking in organizational learning, leadership, and change Harvard professor Amy Edmondson shows how leaders can make organizational learning happen by building teams that learn.Table of ContentsForeword by Edgar H. Schein xi Introduction 1 part one teaming 1 A New Way of Working 11 Teaming Is a Verb 12 Organizing to Execute 15 The Learning Imperative 19 Learning to Team, Teaming to Learn 24 Organizing to Learn 26 Execution-as-Learning 30 The Process Knowledge Spectrum 32 A New Way of Leading 38 Leadership Summary 42 Lessons and Actions 42 2 Teaming to Learn, Innovate, and Compete 45 The Teaming Process 50 Four Pillars of Effective Teaming 51 The Benefits of Teaming 56 Social and Cognitive Barriers to Teaming 60 When Conflict Heats Up 67 Leadership Actions That Promote Teaming 75 Leadership Summary 78 Lessons and Actions 79 part two organizing to learn 3 The Power of Framing 83 Cognitive Frames 84 Framing a Change Project 89 The Leader’s Role 93 Team Members’ Roles 96 The Project Purpose 99 A Learning Frame Versus an Execution Frame 102 Changing Frames 104 Leadership Summary 111 Lessons and Actions 112 4 Making It Safe to Team 115 Trust and Respect 118 Psychological Safety for Teaming and Learning 125 The Effect of Hierarchy on Psychological Safety 131 Cultivating Psychological Safety 135 Leadership Summary 145 Lessons and Actions 146 5 Failing Better to Succeed Faster 149 The Inevitability of Failure 150 The Importance of Small Failures 151 Why It’s Difficult to Learn from Failure 154 Failure across the Process Knowledge Spectrum 160 Matching Failure Cause and Context 164 Developing a Learning Approach to Failure 168 Strategies for Learning from Failures 170 Leadership Summary 182 Lessons and Actions 183 6 Teaming Across Boundaries 185 Teaming Despite Boundaries 191 Visible and Invisible Boundaries 193 Three Types of Boundaries 197 Teaming Across Common Boundaries 201 Leading Communication across Boundaries 212 Leadership Summary 215 Lessons and Actions 216 part three execution-as-learning 7 Putting Teaming and Learning to Work 221 Execution-as-Learning 222 Using the Process Knowledge Spectrum 229 Facing a Shifting Context at Telco 234 Learning That Never Ends 240 Keeping Learning Alive 252 Leadership Summary 254 Lessons and Actions 256 8 Leadership Makes It Happen 257 Leading Teaming in Routine Production at Simmons 258 Leading Teaming in Complex Operations at Children’s Hospital 265 Leading Teaming for Innovation at IDEO 276 Leadership Summary 283 Moving Forward 285 Notes 289 Acknowledgments 309 About the Author 313 Index 315

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Book SynopsisTells the personal stories of people who have embraced deep change and inspired author to take his concept one step further and develop a model of leadership - 'the fundamental state of leadership.'Table of ContentsPreface vii Part One: An Invitation to the Fundamental State of Leadership 1 1 Building the Bridge As You Walk On It 3 2 The Fundamental State of Leadership 14 3 Entering the Fundamental State of Leadership 28 4 Personal Revitalization 40 5 Becoming More Aware and Authentic 50 6 Transforming Others by Transforming Self 62 7 A New View of Leadership 77 Part Two: Eight Practices for Entering the Fundamental State of Leadership 95 8 Reflective Action 97 9 Authentic Engagement 110 10 Appreciative Inquiry 122 11 Grounded Vision 136 12 Adaptive Confidence 148 13 Detached Interdependence 159 14 Responsible Freedom 171 15 Tough Love 184 Part Three: Developing Leaders 195 16 The Stages of Self-Change 197 17 Inviting Others into the Fundamental State of Leadership 216 References 235 The Author 237 Index 239

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