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Book SynopsisIntroducing the business models, organisational structures, and fundamentals of orchestras, this book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of orchestra management.The author explores the dynamics between artistic excellence and financial sustainability. Key aspects of orchestra management are examined in detail, including artistic programming, strategic planning, financial and compliance/legal matters, audience development, resilience and adaptability, governance and board relations, diversity and inclusion, partnerships, and the role of technology and innovation.With actionable resources, such as checklists, templates, and frameworks, for current and future orchestra leaders and managers, this comprehensive guide empowers readers in education and practice to navigate the complexities of orchestra management confidently and effectively.Trade Review"I have no doubt that this companion is an unprecedented contribution to comprehending the 'business' of orchestra management, an essential foundation for supporting these remarkable institutions in navigating the present and preparing for the future." Christopher Brenner, University of Music & Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana, Switzerland"As First Concertmaster of the Tonhalle Zürich Orchestra, I am actively engaged in both strategic and day-to-day artistic decisions for the ensemble. In this role, I find that Dr Salvaggio's book is proving to be an invaluable resource. Had this book been available a decade ago, it would have significantly increased my capacity to make well-informed decisions, not just artistically but also at the management level within the orchestral field."Klaidi Sahatchi, First Concertmaster, Tonhalle Zürich Orchestra"During my 6-year term as Qatar Foundations’s Vice President for Research, Development, and Innovation, Salvino served as my Chief of Staff, effectively managing a team of over 500 and diverse research projects. His new book is a synthesis of his love for classical music and his managerial expertise. It stands as a pivotal resource, offering transformative approaches to orchestral management in a rapidly changing, multicultural world. For those committed to best management practices and innovation within the orchestral field, this book is not just beneficial—it's essential."Dr Richard O'Kennedy, Former VP for Research, Development and Innovation, Qatar Foundation"Over my 30-year career devoted to playing, conducting and cultivating youth orchestras and choirs in Europe, North and South America, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East, I could see firsthand the inner workings of orchestra management from the stage across diverse cultural landscapes. Dr. Salvaggio's insightful book peels back the curtain to reveal the complexities involved in running a successful orchestra in today's competitive cultural landscape. His research and framework provide an invaluable guide for current and aspiring orchestra managers and artistic directors striving for excellence across a variety of cultures and business backgrounds. Actually, to my knowledge, this is the first book that pays such a deep attention to the classical orchestra industry globally. An absolute must-read!” Giovanni Pasini, Principal Viola & Resident Freelance Conductor, Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra - Qatar Youth Orchestra - Qatar Concert Choir; Guest Principal of BBC Philharmonic and BBC Wales Orchestras, Australian Chamber Orchestra, La Monnaie (Bruxelles), Opéra de Lyon, RAI Italian Radio Orchestra, Toscanini Philharmonic Parma, Les Violons du Roi (Quebec), among others."As a freshly graduated master’s student in management, I found Dr. Salvaggio's new book to be hugely insightful to understand the business of arts & culture institutions. His in-depth global research on orchestras is remarkably unique and valuable. The book's detailed comparative analysis gives readers a panoramic understanding of orchestra management best practices across diverse continents and cultures. This will be an indispensable manual for any management student, also because, among other benefits, the practical resources provided at the end of the book are a goldmine to solve case studies, applicable not just for orchestras but for all arts and culture institutions and even beyond. Well-written, clear, and accessible, without jargon, the book is structured in a reader-friendly manner comprising separate boxes and tables that provide illuminating examples and case studies. In a nutshell: a manual second to none!"Patrick Billiottet, Former student at ESC La Rochelle and EM Lyon (France) business school"Dr. Salvaggio has undertaken a monumental task - rigorously analysing and comparing business and management models of classical orchestras across diverse global settings. His findings provide powerful insights into optimising these arts organisations amidst different cultural environments. Salvaggio makes an invaluable contribution, illuminating effective management strategies and best practices in finance, operations, marketing, artistic directions and more. Importantly, he also explores how arts and culture organisations can leverage the latest disruptive technologies to drive efficiency, expand reach and catalyse innovation. His book is essential reading for students and managers applying the latest thinking in applied economics and management to run a world-class musical institution."Dr Marco Delogu, Professor, Applied Economics, DISEA - State University of Sassari (Italy)Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. A Concise History of Orchestra Management 3. A Typical Orchestra Organisation and Functions 4. The Business Models of Classical Orchestras 5. The Fundamentals of Orchestra Management 6. Contemporary Issues in Orchestra Management 7. Tech Innovation in Modern Orchestra Management 8. The Ideal Profile of the CEO 9. Conclusion 10. Key Resources

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Book SynopsisDrawing on decades of experience in the charity sector and enriched by realâlife examples, this book helps readers to consider how to be a more resilient leader and explores why a wholeâlife approach could be a gamechanger in todayâs world. The world we live and work in has changed exponentially over the last few years, and all sectors share an increased emphasis on sustainability, selfâcare, and resilience. But these last two concepts appear contradictory: how can we keep bouncing back from setbacks when we need a break? Based on her doctoral study carried out over three years â and almost 20 years heading up the ThirdâSector leadership body in Scotland â Patricia Armstrong shows that resilience is much more holistic than previously thought. Itâs not just about what we do that keeps us resilient; itâs also how we think and how we take into account the environment around us. Readers will find new thinking, tools to help assess where focus is needed, and ways to consider proac

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Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces readers to an array of concepts and current practices of human resource management (HRM). It provides an understanding of the current problems in the area that require pragmatic research and realistic solutions.Using a blend of diverse concepts, theories, tools and techniques, the book discusses contemporary practices of HRM and the challenges related to acquiring and training people, human resource development, compensation and reward, employee relations, technological changes, HR records, audit, research and more. Supported by the authors' rich experience of over five decades in academics as well as in the corporate sector and case studies, the book will enhance conceptual understanding of HRM, throw light on recent developments in this subject area and offer management strategies for problems and challenges related to human resources.This book will be an essential textbook for students, professionals, corporate trainers and researchers of bu

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Book SynopsisThis engaging and thought-provoking book offers a rich, multifaceted approach to mastering leadership and driving organizational change. With its extensive, playful and insightful use of cartoons, thought-provoking debriefs, and practical self-assessments, the book is designed to be not only a guide but an experience, turning the often-complex topics of leadership and change into accessible, memorable images. Each chapter is filled with illustrations that not only lighten the mood but also provide deeper insights into the psychological and organizational dynamics at play in bringing about change.At the heart of the book lies a comprehensive and dynamic 5M framework that reimagines the change process as the Mindful Mobilization of Maps, Masks, and Mirrors. This framework is designed to challenge traditional approaches to change, offering fresh perspectives on how to navigate the often murky waters of organizational transformation.Whether you are a student looking to nav

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Book SynopsisThis Third Edition of Arguing About Political Philosophy is the most complete, up-to-date, and interdisciplinary anthology of its kind. Its selections cover classic philosophical sources such as those from Thomas Hobbes and John Rawls, important works in political economy from thinkers like Adam Smith, Friedrich Hayek, and Karl Marx, and the writing of cutting edge contemporary theorists like Debra Satz, Jason Brennan, and Ta-Nehisi Coates.The Third Edition has been substantially revised to make it more suitable for a growing number of courses in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). New topics and new readings help to explore the intersection of these three disciplines at a theoretical level, and how they help us to think about challenging practical problems like regulating sweatshop labor, reconciling immigration policy with social justice, and thinking about the virtues and limits of democracy.In addition to offering sections on foundationa

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Book SynopsisThis is the book for professionals in the payments industry. Written in an engaging and accessible style, it enables new and experienced payments practitioners alike to understand the fundamentals of the various payment ecosystems, and to quickly get up to speed on developments in the industry.From cards to bank and alternative payments, the jargon is debunked and myths are busted. For each ecosystem, a simple framework is used: mechanics, economics, risks, and future outlook, enabling comparison and the evaluation of the best applications in different scenarios. The book also provides an overview of the global regulatory landscape. Drawing on real examples throughout, it weaves together the underpinning ecosystem principles, legislation, and key stakeholders. It offers readers practical advice regarding, and insights into, the key disciplines and equips them with an understanding of the key issues and opportunities. Also including an extensive and comprehensive

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Book SynopsisPublic procurement makes up a significant part of national economies: 10â25% of gross domestic product (GDP), depending on the country. Appropriate laws and regulations are an essential tool to direct the action of procurers towards the public good and avoid corruption and misallocation of resources, while at the same time sustaining progress and social goals. The original approach of this book combines juridical, economic, and technical expertise to find common terrain and a common language in order to debate the specific issues that affect public administrations across the world that need advancing and modernizing. The book features contributions across four specific themes of interest to the procurerâs day-to-day job in modern public purchasing organizations: preferences and political economy in public procurement, climate change, defence procurement, and human rights in public procurement. The aim is to let the new emerging trade-offs between competition and sustainability emerg

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Book SynopsisThere are lots of founders and lots of ideas floating around to help improve the delivery of healthcare services and positively affect the health of each of us as individuals, as well as groups of patients afflicted by chronic or acute diseases. Unfortunately, many of these ideas never reach their full potential to improve patient outcomes or reduce costs of care. Sometimes, it's because the idea isn't feasible or scalable. Sometimes, it's because the market isn't ready, or regulators aren't ready. And sometimes, it's just because the founder or founding team has a blind spot (or two). Not only do these hidden blind spots ensure their failure, but in many cases, with better planning or a greater, more holistic understanding of the market forces, the blind spot can be overcome. Or better yet, the founder can realize that their idea is doomed from the start and consider other, better options to solve the problem they are attacking.The goal of this book is to help founders and t

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Book SynopsisRevenue cycle management (RCM) refers to an institution's financial management process that helps track, identify, collect, and manage incoming payments. This helps businesses foster financial transparency within the company and charge patients the correct amount for the services and healthcare they receive. But because of the unique healthcare payment system in the United States, relatively few of these dollars change hands directly between providers and their patients. Instead, there is a complex reimbursement system, mostly driven by third-party payment transactions between government programs and insurance companies on the one hand, and healthcare providers on the other. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help predict claim denials by analyzing past denial trends and alerting HIM professionals of the potential denial in advance of billing. This affords the opportunity to review and correct claims pre-bill. One major benefit of AI in RCM is increased efficiency. By automating routine tasks, healthcare organizations can free up their staff to focus on more important and value-added work. This can lead to improved productivity and faster turnaround times, ultimately resulting in improved patient care. This book provides an informative blueprint to help hospital and healthcare revenue cycle administration personnel along their Artificial Intelligence journey using the most commonly available administrative datasets, electronic claims, and electronic health records. Peppered throughout the book are hilarious personal anecdotes and cautionary tales from the authorâs wealth of experience in building AI solutions in the healthcare space.The book begins with providing an overview of key concepts such as data science, machine learning, AI, language models (such as ChatGTP) and more. Then the author expands up the defined process in the context of common revenue cycle use cases that leverage electronic claims and electronic health records. Finally, the book provides guidance on how to evaluate AI solutions at each state of the development process including how to evaluate third-party vendor AI solutions.

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Book SynopsisTransformation by definition is a radical change in outcome â not incremental small movements. Too often organizations claim to have a transformation organization yet little to no evidence of achieving anything close to the level of significant change from their prior state, let alone compared to its own industryâs performance. What are the principles that exist in every transformation?This book details those principles found across industries including highly competitive automotive global competitors to local healthcare large and small. Leading radical improvement demands leadership âœmuscle, mentality, and motivation.â It demands practice, repetition, and building muscles to âœliftâ organizations often facing heavy resistance. Leaders who excel in transformative change achieve a mental state envisioning the future, blocking out disruptions, and help others see the same view of a largely different future. In this book, the author coaches leaders on how to build the muscle, mental state, and motivate oneself and the organization to achieve radical change and focuses on radical improvement against industry competitors. Detailed examples in healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, automotive, and financial services are included to help those who struggle to achieve changes. The author shares his experiences in each of these industries as leaders learned and applied the principles of leading transformations. Appendix material include forms and templates to make it easy for the reader to understand and apply the principles discussed. A leadership self-assessment tool is included and becomes not only a current state baseline, but it also provides a strategic roadmap to build transformational leadership principle skills. The author shares screen navigation in Minitab in how to measure, do measurement system analyses and create in real time. Example dashboards and visual management techniques are also included.

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Book SynopsisStatistical Analysis: The Basics provides an engaging and easyâtoâread primer on this sometimes daunting subject. Intended for those with little or no background in mathematics or statistics, this book explores the importance of statistical analysis in the modern world by asking statistical questions about data and explains how to conduct such analyses and correctly interpret the results.Packed with everyday examples from sport, health, education, and leisure, it reinforces the understanding of core topics while avoiding the heavy use of equations and formulae. Written in a highly accessible style and adopting a handsâon approach, each chapter is accompanied by a summary of key points, illustrations and tables, and recommendations for further reading, with the final chapter delving into the practicalities of conducting a realâlife statistical research project.Statistical Analysis: The Basics is essential reading for anyone who wishes to master the fun

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Book SynopsisService in this book refers to the behaviors and actions of serving customers. Selling in this book refers to the behaviors and actions of selling products to customers. Hence, this book is completely different from other books on these subjectsDespite the fact that there are many books on service improvement and many related to selling skills worldwide, there are few books on how service and selling are integrated and coordinated. Primarily, it focuses on the interaction and transition between the behavior of service and the behavior of selling by sharing methods and skills of how those two are interrelated. This book provides many helpful guidelines and solutions for turning customers' satisfaction with service into growth in sales. Through many refreshing ideas, the author helps you deeply understand the significance of integration of and conversion between service and selling and the harm of disconnection between service and selling. Many new ideas and viewpoints,

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Book SynopsisAs a school leader, do you ever have trouble striking a balance between being agreeable and pleasing your staff, while also being assertive and making the hard decisions? In this empowering new book from Brad Johnson and Jeremy Johnson, you''ll discover the tools and insights you need to fine-tune your leadership style and maximize your effectiveness while still building a great culture.You''ll learn how to find the balance between assertiveness and compassion that's right for you, allowing you to address challenges with confidence and empathy. You'll also explore the art of emotional intelligence and its role in building a harmonious school culture, where staff and students thrive. Each chapter is filled with practical strategies and examples to help you build your skills.As you find your edge as a leader, you'll improve your results for the school and your relationships with staff, and you'll feel more fulfilled in your personal journey as well!

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Book SynopsisThe notion that one can work in a single company or job for an extended period of time has changed. Companies are in need of talent. People are in search of jobs and just the right position for themselves.How do we find that perfect match? In years past, one might pivot once, perhaps even twice over the course of their career. Today, a person may need to pivot multiple times. Can a business adapt to the amount of change their employees may need to make over the course of their lifetime? Will an individual want to or be prepared to change jobs on an ongoing basis throughout their career? Sometimes, there is a need to pivot. Can the pivot be made, smoothly? Finding starting points for these conversations can be challenging. Is it a pivot or is it a career change? Both are acceptable. Pivots, if planned, can be easier to navigate. Career changes require more preparation. Either way, fluctuations can be daunting, for both the individual and the organizations they work for, especi

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Book SynopsisWe have gone through one of the most disruptive societal changes, on a global scale, over the last three years due to COVID-19. Regardless of the personal and professional impact the pandemic had on us, we've all had to adapt to a different reality that continues today. The pandemic has also forced organizations large and small to adjust and rethink their normal business activities sometimes in abrupt ways in order to survive a global shutdown. Organizations that did adjust well applied five major principles that they'll be wise to continue with for the long-term, both when facing extreme events or merely the new normal. First and foremost, successful organizations accelerated digital and the use of digital tools and business models as much as possible. For example, retail operations with modest digital presence suddenly had to sell through digital channels, rather than physical stores. Entertainment content creators had to push everything into streaming services instead of

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Book Synopsis This book has been developed with an intellectual framework to focus on the challenges and specific qualities applicable to graduates on the threshold of their careers. Young professionals have to establish their competence in complying with multifaceted sets of ethical, environmental, social, and technological parameters. This competence has a vital impact on the curricula of higher education programs, because professional bodies today rely on accredited degrees as the main route for membership. Consequently, this four-part book makes a suitable resource for a two-semester undergraduate course in professional practice and career development in universities and colleges. With its comprehensive coverage of a large variety of topics, each part of the book can be used as a reference for other related courses where sustainability, leadership, systems thinking and professional practice are evident and increasingly visible.FeaturTable of Contents1. Composite Professional. 2. Professionalism in Practice. 3. Legal Systems Relevant to Engineering and Information Technology. 4. Leadership Practice.5. Effective Communication Skills. 6. Professional Practice in Reflection. 7. Creativity and Innovation. 8. Engineering Risk and Safety in Engineering Desi n. 9. Sustainable Design. 10. Contemporary Issues in Management. 11. Digital Transformation and AI. 12. Career Development

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Handbook of Events explores and critically evaluates the debates and controversies associated with the rapidly expanding domain of Event Studies. It brings together leading specialists from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, to provide a state-of-the-art review on the evolution of the subject. The first edition was a landmark study which examined how event research had evolved and developed from a range of different social science subject areas and disciplines. The Handbook was the first critique of the extent to which the subject had developed into a major area of social science inquiry.This second edition has been fully updated to reflect crucial developments in the field and includes brand new sections on ever-important aspects of Event Studies such as: anthropology, hospitality, seasonality, knowledge management, accessibility, diversity and human rights, as well as new studies on the eventful city' and the bene

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Book SynopsisHousing matters to people, be they owner, renter, housing provider, homeless individual, housing professional, or policymaker. Housing in the United States: The Basics offers an accessible introduction to key concepts and issues in housingâand a concise overview of the programs that affect housing choices, affordability, and access in the United States today. Part I covers the fundamentals of housing: households, housing units, and neighborhoods; housing as basic need vs. human right; supply and demand; construction, rehabilitation, and renovation; and demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural trends. Part II focuses on housing policy and its evolution from the early 20th century, through the Great Recession to the present day; policies related to owner- and renter-occupied housing; tax policies and expenditures; place- and people-based programs; and shortages of affordable housing.Written in a clear and engaging style, this guide allows readers to quickly grasp the com

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Book SynopsisWhile the operation and structure of the public workforce is not a matter that is on the minds of most, the consequences for the nature and effectiveness of government are substantial. The Fragility of Merit provides a detailed examination of the importance of a professionally competent and politically neutral public service.Illustrating the fundamental fragility of the federal civil service in the United States and the underlying concept of merit in public employment, J. Edward Kellough demonstrates how a particular view of presidential power grounded in unitary executive theory was used during Donald J. Trump's term in office. Specifically, he reviews various efforts to subordinate the public workforce to presidential authority and explains how those actions threatened to undermine bureaucratic expertise that is desperately needed in government.The Fragility of Merit makes a persuasive case for protecting the civil service and for rebuilding a national

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Book SynopsisPricing is frequently used as a key strategic lever for management to increase profitability. However, price can also be used as a lever for societal good. This book demonstrates how effective use of price can have positive societal impacts, such as helping to reduce carbon emissions, accelerating the adoption of eco-friendly products, and improving people's health outcomes and quality of life.This book, written by two leading thinkers on pricing strategy and practice, makes the important link between the ideals of purpose in organizations and the crucial tools of how to implement change using one of the fundamental levers at the disposal of the organization. It introduces the concept of leveraging the power of pricing for both profit and societal good and then clearly explains how it can be done. Price can be used to manage demand, incentivize consumer behavior, and influence change. The impact can be effective and quick, and it is not far-fetched to say that pro-social pric

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Book SynopsisThe Estimator's Pocket Book, Third Edition is a concise and practical reference cover­ing the main approaches to pricing, as well as useful information such as how to process sub-contractor quotations, tender settlement and adjudication. It is fully up to date with the New Rules of Measurement (NRM2) (2nd Edition) throughout and based on up-to-date wage rates, legislative changes and guidance notes.The book includes instructions on how to carry out:        an NRM order of cost estimate,        unit-rate pricing for a range different trades,        pro rata pricing for variations, and        the preparation and pricing of builders' quantities and approximate quantities. This book is an essential source of reference for quantity surveyors, cost managers, project managers a

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Book SynopsisAccounting information is one of the most vital and important sources of information in the modern world. Those who understand this and can analyse its context and content have the power to influence key decision-making processes.Philip OâReganâs authoritative and important textbook provides readers with the tools and techniques to analyse accounting information and present it in a manner that is clear, focused and valuable. Updated to reflect changes in IFRS, governance codes and regulatory frameworks, as well as new sustainability reporting rules, the text sheds light on the role of accounting information in modern society and the many ways in which it can be used by a variety of stakeholders, including shareholders, investors, employees, environmentalists and others.Aimed at the UK, Ireland and continental European markets, this new edition is completely updated to incorporate relevant accounting standards, sustainability/ESG regulations and advanced analytical techniques. Features which add unique value to this fourth edition of Financial Information Analysis include case studies in every chapter with numerous supporting articles from the major financial presses, questions for review, and comprehensive online support and materials.This essential textbook is core reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students wishing to understand the role of accounting information in modern society.

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Book SynopsisProject Management for Engineering, Business and Technology is a highly regarded textbook that addresses project management across all industries. First covering the essential background, from origins and philosophy to methodology, the bulk of the book is dedicated to concepts and techniques for practical application.The systems development cycle is used as a framework to discuss project management in a variety of situations, making this the go-to book for managing virtually any kind of project, program, or task force. It focuses on the ultimate purpose of project managementâto unify and integrate the interests, resources and work efforts of many stakeholders, as well as the planning, scheduling, and budgeting needed to accomplish overall project goals.The seventh edition features:â Updates to cover the latest developments in project management methodologies: including new material on applications of visual management, agile and hybrid methodologies, PM 2

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Book SynopsisArtificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our urban landscapes and healthcare systems. From enhancing efficiency in smart cities to delivering personalized healthcare solutions, AI holds the key to a transformative future.Comprising seven insightful chapters, this book offers a comprehensive overview of key topics shaping the future of healthcare systems and smart cities. This book is a combination of the smart healthcare system and the intelligent transportation system based on AI. From telemedicineâs global accessibility to the application of data-mining techniques in predicting cardiac diseases and detecting anti-malaria drug resistance, each chapter presents cutting-edge research and practical applications.Furthermore, this book explores the integration of advanced AI technologies into healthcare systems, paving the way for cost-effective solutions and innovative approaches. It also delves into the challenges associated with analyzing electroencephalogram data and

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform public relations (PR) and offers guidance on maintaining authenticity in this new era of communication.One of the main challenges PR educators, researchers, and practitioners face in the AI era is the potential for miscommunication or unintended consequences of using AI tools. This volume provides insights on how to mitigate these risks and ensure that PR strategies are aligned, offering practical guidance on maintaining trust and authenticity in PR practices. Readers will learn to leverage AI for enhanced communication strategies and real-time audience engagement while navigating the ethical and legal implications of AI in PR. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, the book includes case studies and examples of AI-driven PR practices, showcasing innovative approaches and lessons from well-known brands. It offers a global perspective on AIâs impact on PR, with insights for practitioners and

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Book SynopsisAeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting introduces the reader to the real-life experiences of aviators who fly in remote settings such as Alaska in the United States. It covers the challenges related to limited aviation infrastructure and support that affect human factors like aeronautical decision-making and its impact on aviation safety.Through a unique blend of meticulous case study analysis and semi-structured interviews with Alaskan pilots, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the proverbial challenges of flying in Alaska. It uncovers the human factors elements specific to this environment, shedding light on the factors that influence a pilotâs decision-making, which may contribute to the high rate of accidents in Alaska and other remote regions. The content is supported by historical and socioeconomic perspectives on remote-setting aviation operations. Global perspectives are discussed with narratives fro

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Book SynopsisThis thoroughly updated classic textbook provides an overview of communication and media law, including the most current legal developments. It explains laws affecting the daily work of writers, broadcasters, public relations practitioners, photographers, bloggers and other public communicators.By outlining statutes and cases in an accessible manner, even to students studying law for the first time, the authors ensure that readers acquire a firm grasp of the legal issues affecting the media. The book examines legal topics such as libel, privacy, intellectual property, obscenity and access to information, considering the development and current standing of relevant laws and important cases. It examines how these laws affect public, political and commercial communication. The 13th edition covers contemporary U.S. Supreme Court cases, including the true threats case Counterman v. Colorado, the Andy Warhol fair use case and the Jack Daniel''s trademark parody case. It al

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Book SynopsisComparison Between Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time: Event History Analysis With Stata elucidates the statistical concepts and empirical applications of both continuous-time and discrete-time event history models. Empirical scientists have increasingly collected data on the timing of events, with the understanding that events can occur at any point in time and may be recorded using different observation schemes. However, time-continuous processes are not always observed with fine-grained temporal resolution; in some cases, they are captured with larger observation intervals (monthly, yearly, biennially and quadrennially).This book introduces the need for discrete-time event history analysis methods and adeptly discusses the limitations of the discrete-time approach when compared to continuous-time models. It offers an in-depth comparison of these methods and sheds light on how they differ and align. By utilizing Stata and example data set, the book provides practical examples that showcase the implications of larger observation intervals in discrete-time applications.This book serves as an essential resource for researchers, students, and practitioners seeking to comprehend the nuances of event history analysis in both continuous and discrete-time frameworks. Its comprehensive exploration of statistical techniques and real-world applications will equip readers with a deeper understanding of the strengths and limitations of each method, thus enabling more informed and robust decision-making in empirical research.

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Book SynopsisMore than ever, technology is indispensable to business operations and recordkeeping, so people skilled in computer automationâIT auditorsâhave become an essential part of the financial audit team.This book is a comprehensive guide to the IT audit discipline, and to the impact of abstraction on businesses. Developments including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI) mean that businesses are moving from a physical world to an abstracted digital world, increasing reliance on systems, their design, their implementation and on those that oversee and maintain these systemsâoften parties outside the businessesâ control. Though the implications of these shifts go far beyond IT auditing, this book focuses on what IT auditors need to know in this new environment, such as:â How to understand abstracted services and appropriate internal business controlsâ How to evaluate situations where physicality has been replaced by abstracted services

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Book SynopsisThe Residential Pathway - APC Essentials was written to facilitate and encourage candidates preparing for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become Chartered Surveyors. The book will help candidates, their Counsellors and Supervisors to understand:â The requirements of the Residential pathwayâ The detail of the technical competenciesâ How to select suitable competenciesâ How to demonstrate the required knowledge and experience, andâ How to succeed in the final interviewIt will also be a useful reference for AssocRICS candidates and qualified professionals.This concise book has clear headings to guide readers, with bullet-point checklists and signposting to key themes and important sources for further reading. It alerts readers to the need to be aware of changes and developments in the residential sector, and to the wider economic, social, and political factors that influence it. The book includes lists of relevant

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Book SynopsisThis timely and innovative book offers an introduction to a range of creative methods, providing both empirical and conceptual guidance. Based upon existing empirical work and richly illustrated throughout, each chapter carefully examines creative methodology and/or methods within an event and festival context. International case studies are incorporated throughout, providing real-world examples of how these methods have been used in practice, as well as highlighting potential ethical issues. Each chapter includes a concise âhow toâ set of guidelines to help researchers and students employ creative methods in their own work, as well as a series of âthink pointsâ to help develop ethical practices. Chapters illustrate new pathways or lessons learned from research during the pandemic and other challenging landscapes.This significant volume offers festival and event researchers and students a different approach to their work that could result in better research, reaching h

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Book SynopsisManaging in Organisations is a concise, accessible, and practical approach to the difficult job of line management. It offers a kit of management tools and a range of worked examples that can be used to address the key tasks that managers face in the workplace. This book provides clear insights into how people behave everyday in real organisations. The fundamentals of key theories and sources are covered throughout for those coming to the subject for the first time. Topics covered include individual, group, and team organisational behaviour; organisational culture and diversity; supervision and leadership; organisational design; management and change; and governance. This book considers small and larger enterprises as well as public, private, and third sectors. Short cases link the issues in the chapter and provide opportunities for developing skills and discussion. This book provides an introduction to the world of managing in organisations and is suitable fo

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Book SynopsisAs millennials and Gen Z grow their influence in the workplace, side hustling and overemployment are emerging from the dark corners of the corporate worldâbut many companies still resist this trend.How can employees leverage the shifting power dynamic to build their own empires? Build now and ask forgiveness later: this book shows you how. Rich with insights from personal experience and doctoral research, this is the story of more than a decade of side hustling alongside successes, and failures, in a career in corporate America. But more importantly, it is a roadmap on how to successfully incorporate a side hustle into your life in a way that supports your day job too. Not everyone starts a side hustle to eventually quit their day job, and many individuals enjoy and take pride in the dual incomes they can earn this way. This book centers and prioritizes this path.No matter their industry, this book will resonate with readers who have been burned by their side hustle (o

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses the existing management approaches for dealing with changes, namely readiness, maturity, and resilience. Although these concepts have been discussed for several years now, their importance grows when companies must deal with extended changes in economies. The changes are of a different nature: social, technological, and political, and they strongly impact every aspect of economies and companiesâ activity. Is it possible to be ready for the changes? Should companies be resilient to disruption? These are the questions the managers are trying to answer, yet they need some support from academics. This book explores the synergy between the state-of-the-art knowledge and experience of companies to create a Contemporary Management Model. The scope of this book covers the methodology with an introduction and discussion of the key ideas and concludes with a presentation of the Contemporary Management Model followed by the practical validation and verification of th

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Book SynopsisHospitality and Tourism Marketing: Building Customer Driven Hospitality and Tourism Organizations is an absolutely crucial book in light of the world post COVID-19. Following the pandemic, big hotel chains like the Accor Group and Marriot closed outlets, but post COVID-19, the global hospitality and tourism sector is bouncing back. In bouncing back though, the pandemic brought to the fore the absolute need for high levels of customer centricity in a world that was gripped by fear. This new Hospitality and Tourism (H&T) Marketing book takes a customer-oriented approach to discussing marketing discipline in the global H&T sector. With chapters spanning topics like service characteristics of hospitality and tourism marketing, people management strategies for service businesses, consumer behaviour, designing and building brands, electronic marketing, internet marketing, database marketing, and direct marketing and relationship marketing, this book has the right balance o

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Book SynopsisLeader Work offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the power of reflection to support leaders in their development and professional practice. The book does not present a tick-box toolkit to being a better leader, instead it provides the prompts and deeper reflexive space for leaders to consider their own self-development.Written by a leading management researcher and consultant, the book draws on reflexive practice, but goes beyond this method to guide the reader on how to consider both inward and outward work, and provides useful suggestions for application. The inward work involves developing our knowledge of ourselves, our capabilities and our limitations through self-examination and connecting with others, and so building up our capacity for judgment, and gaining confidence in using intuition and imagination thoughtfully in situations of complexity and uncertainty. The outward work involves learning to express a leader identity that is both true

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