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CRC Press Guide to the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive guide to the 2024 edition of the JCT Design & Build Contract. It offers a straightforward reference to help practitioners understand the rights and obligations of the parties and administer the contract in an accurate and timely manner.Part 1 explains each provision of the contract in plain English. Arranged by topics including Carrying out the Works, Control of the Works, Payments, Changes, Warranties, Disputes, Termination and more; it includes all the relevant extracts from the contract, avoiding the need for cross-referencing. Each section begins with a simple introduction and ends with a concluding summary.Part 2 includes practical resources for the accurate and timely administration of the Contract, by both the Contractor and the Employer. This cross-references the corresponding provisions in Part 1 and includes useful templates and suggested replacement clauses and amendments often encountered in the real world.Written t
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CRC Press Deep Learning for Smart Healthcare
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Managing People in Changing Organizations
Book SynopsisManaging People in Changing Organizations addresses the contemporary problems faced by managers in dealing with people, organizations, and change in a theoretically informed and practical way. It does so by drawing on classic studies in management, up-to-date research (including the author's own), case studies, and reflective exercises. This textbook approaches people management and organizational development from the perspective of practising and aspiring managers, making it a valuable alternative to existing texts on organizational behaviour, change management, and human resource management. This third edition incorporates new research and recent changes in technology, including artificial intelligence, work and job design, and additional insights into innovation, corporate governance, and sustainability. Built around a chapter framework that connects different themes to managerial action and practices, this textbook covers a wide range of topics including: managin
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Taylor & Francis Engineering Economics for Aviation and Aerospace
Book SynopsisIt is essential for all engineers and practitioners to have a fundamental understanding of cost structure, estimating cash flows, and evaluating alternative projects and designs on an economic basis. Engineering Economics for Aviation and Aerospace provides the tools and techniques necessary for engineers to economically evaluate their projects and choices.Offering a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practical applications of engineering economics, this book explains and demonstrates the principles and techniques of engineering economics and financial analysis as applied to the aviation and aerospace industries. Time value of money, interest factors, and spreadsheet functions are used to evaluate the cash flows associated with a single project or multiple projects. The alternative engineering economics tools and techniques are utilized in separate chapters to evaluate the attractiveness of a single project or to select the best of multiple alternatives.
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Taylor & Francis The Practical Guide to Managing Human Resources in Hospitality Hotels and Events
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Taylor & Francis Entrepreneurship in Tourism
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Taylor & Francis Coaching Strategies for Corporate Innovation
Book SynopsisDrawing upon the authors' own extensive experiences within the field, and melding startup dynamics with corporate innovation, the book equips readers to navigate the complexities of this emerging innovation practice.Collaboration between large corporations and innovative startups represents a strategic pillar of corporate innovation and is growing at a rapid pace globally. Such engagements are situated within the broader paradigm of open innovation and are categorised explicitly as corporate venturing when they involve mechanisms such as strategic investments, partnerships, incubators, or co-development initiatives. Leveraging the authorsâ extensive experience in startup investment, mentorship, and corporate innovation thought leadership forums, this book addresses the critical need for innovation coaching strategies to succeed in this dynamic corporate-startup collaboration. Through a synergy of practical insights, riveting case studies, and authoritative thought leadership, readers will be guided on a transformative journey encompassing innovation culture, symbiotic partnerships with startups, and the coaching strategies pivotal for unlocking innovation advantage.This book is tailored for corporate leaders, innovation teams, corporate venture capitalists, and professional coaches aspiring to transcend conventional wisdom in the current corporate innovation practices.
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Taylor & Francis Digital Financial Inclusion
Book SynopsisWith the arrival of the Internet of Things' (IoT), smartphones, real-time payments systems, plus FinTech activity, Financial Inclusion services can now be integrated into a country's National Payment System (NPS), which means there should be no systemic barriers to transitioning the socio-economic pyramid, as actors build their financial status. This, however, is not the case. This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the transition of financial services from cash-based to digital-based systems, with a focus on Financial Inclusion.It explores the success of Financial Inclusion programs in promoting economic activity and lifting people out of poverty. It does not concentrate on a single deployment or approach, rather, it takes a broader view. The book surveys the technology and infrastructure required to build digital payment systems, as well as the regulatory and governance frameworks that enable their operation, however, the major focus is on the incorporation of t
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Taylor & Francis Artist Entrepreneurship for Life
Book SynopsisHolistically addressing the documented needs of practicing artists, this book applies contemporary business management principles to the unique circumstances of people who make their living through creative expression.Artists looking to forge a career have had to turn to either entrepreneurship resources or professional practice tools specific to a discipline such as studio arts or theatreâbut the business-school entrepreneurial approach conflicts with the way artists make work and the unique structures of the artist environment, while the professional practice focus neglects the necessary business theory and the wide range of ways artists create viable careers. For the first time, this book provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation for understanding how artists create practices that endure. Employing a strategic management framework, the book spells out prevailing business strategies in marketing, finance, human resources, and the legal environment from a
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Taylor & Francis Stats Means Business
Book SynopsisStats Means Business is an introductory and comprehensive textbook written especially for Hospitality, Business and Tourism students who take statistics or quantitative methods modules. By minimising technical language, providing clear definitions of key terms and giving emphasis to interpretation rather than technique, this book caters to beginners in the subject.This book enables readers to appreciate the importance of statistical analysis in hospitality, tourism and other fields of business, understand statistical techniques, develop judgement in the selection of appropriate statistical techniques and interpret the results of statistical analysis.This new edition has been fully revised and updated to include:â New content on business analyticsâ Case studies demonstrating practical applicationsâ An extensive selection of new self-test questionsâ Updated online teaching and learning resourcesStats Means Business is an i
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Taylor & Francis Innovation Renaissance
Book SynopsisThe first edition of Innovation Renaissance was published just before the onset of COVID-19, begging the question: can innovation stand the test of a truly global crisis, such as the pandemic? The answer, as author John Ettlie finds in this revised and updated second edition, is a resounding YES! Built around the central narrative of the development of the vaccines to combat hospitalization for COVID-19 and its mutations, this second edition of Innovation Renaissance acquires new focus and relevance to the post-pandemic world in which we live.Starting by defining innovation and the theories that have arisen surrounding it, Ettlie considers individual creativity and innovativeness, radical innovation, new products, new services, process innovation, information technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). There is special emphasis on neglected topics such as the dark side of the innovation processâthe unintended consequences of new ventures. Finally, the last chap
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CRC Press Supply Chain Finance
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Taylor & Francis Quality Control for Behavior Analysts
Book SynopsisQuality Control for Behavior Analysts helps practitioners apply concepts of quality planning, control, and improvement to implement high-quality behavioral interventions that maximize care value through superior clinical outcomes.Unlock the secrets of delivering high-quality behavioral interventions with this indispensable handbook designed for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Starting with an introductory overview and concise history of quality, this book demystifies key concepts like quality assurance, planning, control, and improvement for the practicing BCBA and other stakeholders in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) autism service industry. Discover how behavior analysts can apply these concepts to effectively manage the quality of their behavioral interventions through the frequent routine assessment of procedural fidelity and interobserver agreement during ABA therapy. With its practical guidance and step-by-step approach, this book empowers BCBA
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Taylor & Francis Realising Good Growth
Book SynopsisRealising Good Growth from pursuing Good Dividends is a practical and purposeful guidebook for leaders wishing to take a different path on a journey towards collective purpose and a better world, where profit is not the destination, just one of the sturdy pillars that supports the journey.Values to shape your journeyOur blueprint is drawn with values of sustainability, long-term vision, mutual enhancement and cooperation.Digital supportThe guidebook is supported by a range of integrated, tried and tested digital tools and accompanying website for practical use.What's in it for you and others?For businesses, the regenerative opportunity is about greater competitive advantage, retaining and attracting the best employees, enhanced innovation and productivity, and a greater return on all assets......But that fades into the shade in comparison to enhancing lives and enabling humanity to flourish.True success is measured not by profits alone, but by the lives we enrich and the future we create for all.Humanity has a big problem. Growth! More precisely the nature of growth and its consequences. We are passengers on a runaway train, hurtling toward a fractured and barren landscape. If we do not pull the emergency brake soon, we will leave our children stranded in a desolate wasteland, where the fertile fields of today are but a distant memory. But imagine a different outcome if this is resolved. Imagine a different path to follow, one less travelled, where businesses are a force for good. Imagine a regenerative economy led by businesses of all sizes pursuing an agenda of Good Growth â where employees have a deep sense of engagement and ownership in helping to grow businesses that deliver social value. Now, it is about experience, fulfilment and community â not one of self-centred endless consumption.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Return on Investment in Training and Performance
Book SynopsisThe third edition of this bestselling book guides you through a proven, results-based approach to calculating the return on investment in training and performance improvement programs. The ROI Methodology described in the book has evolved into the most used evaluation system in the world.Patricia Pulliam Phillips, Jack J. Phillips, and Klaas Toes present the ROI Methodology, a user-friendly approach to showing and proving the value of programs, projects, and initiatives. Based on over 40 years of development and refinement, it is a process that meets the demands currently facing training and performance improvement functions. This third edition includes chapters thoroughly detailing the application of the ROI Methodology and new and innovative developments. The book provides examples, case studies and worksheets, and solutions to implementation issues. A case study spans the book and takes the reader through each part of the ROI Methodology. Readers can work through the case,
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Taylor & Francis Disruptive Leadership
Book SynopsisCompanies all over the world are trying to upend their industry through innovative products and services. Becoming a disruptive organization, however, is easier said than done. Even more difficult is being a company that continually disrupts. Is it possible to discern a code for how companies can achieve this? In this highly readable and engaging book, a disruptive leadership framework is proposed in which caring deeply is placed at the center of the model. By turning care into a focal point, a triphasic model is proposed that moves from the personal sphere (individual), to the corporate arena (organizational), and then to the global stage (impact). Nine keys are identified along this path for how companies can realize organizational excellence. This second edition updates all the facts, data, and history around Apple since the first edition, and calls out how its revolution of care continues to not only validate it success but astound with its seemingly unfettered upside. Its ability to disrupt seems to have no limits thus challenging business leaders, present and future, to incorporate the DNA of care as they build and scale businesses. New case studies that supplement Appleâs story are provided. New application questions and assignments are provided for each chapter so it can now be readily used as a training tool for leadership development in companies, post-graduate programs, and in MBA programs.
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CRC Press Social Innovation Design Cases
Book SynopsisSocial innovation is an innovation whose main aim is to benefit society. There is a worldwide need for and interest in conducting innovations and social innovations. Social Innovation Design Cases: A Chronicle of Global Journeys provides an in-depth description of the design journeys of twenty social innovation cases from twelve countries around the globe on five continents. The design cases span areas ranging from promoting rural economic development to addressing climate change. The book describes in depth, citing relevant references, the design journeys of the twenty social innovations and corresponding social enterprises, following an innovation design process model. Additionally, it describes the knowledge models and metamodels contributed by these cases. Each design case presents the overall business model of the social innovation and the corresponding social enterprise.The book is for social entrepreneurs, innovators and aspiring innovators, especially those act
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Taylor & Francis Changing Organizational Culture
Book SynopsisHow is practical change work carried out in modern organizations? And what kind of challenges, tasks and other difficulties are normally encountered? In a turbulent and changing world, organizational culture is often seen as central for sustained competitiveness. Organizations are faced with increased demands for change but these are often so challenging that they meet heavy resistance and fizzle out. Changing Organizational Culture encourages the development of a reflexive approach to organizational change, providing insights as to why it may be difficult to maintain momentum in change processes. Based around an illuminating case study of a cultural change programme, the book provides 15 lessons on the entire change journey; from analysis and design to implementation and how organizational members should approach change projects. This updated and enhanced third edition considers the most recent studies on organizational change practice, with new examples from businesses and
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Taylor & Francis Essentials of Contemporary Business Leadership
Book SynopsisEssentials of Contemporary Business Leadership provides contemporary tools for the next generation of aspirational leaders to fully meet their potential and optimise group performance.The highly experienced authors utilize their own âContemporary Leadership Dimensionsâ model, which provides flexible and creative ways to enhance leadership learning. The book goes through the components of the model sequentially: self-leadership; people leadership, business leadership; client leadership; and finally, community leadership. This progressive approach effectively allows readers to build their knowledge and pull threads of learning into the next component of the unique model. Each chapter also features cases studies, multiple interactive exercises and discussion questions which helps complete understanding from theory to practice.This is an ideal text for students starting their leadership journey, or for practitioners hoping to improve their leadership and management skills.Online resources will include additional exercises to augment learning.
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Taylor & Francis Evolution of the Global Fitness Industry
Book SynopsisThe pandemic has taught us all how important it can be to look after our physical and mental health, and how worthwhile it is to invest in taking care of ourselves. This short book illustrates the main trends that are modifying the fitness industry worldwide and highlights contemporary relevance to strategic change. It outlines what is currently happening within the promising fitness market and analyses the major emerging trends and the scientific data, referring to startups that could become very interesting market players in the years to come. Sustainability and technology will be the subject of in-depth analysis, as they represent the main drivers that will guide the sector in the future. The book also considers the most important aspect of sustainability related to the fitness industry and wellness more generally: the Silver Economy. The analysis is supported by an extensive database involving the 100 leading companies in the sector worldwide. The novelty of this research is to
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Taylor & Francis The Dark Side of Leadership A CrossCultural
Book SynopsisThe corporate landscape is rife with instances of leaders who have left a trail of sinister outcomes.In the last three decades, the research in leadership and organizational sciences has expanded in theoretical and typological breadth to include the dark side. These works have aimed at uncovering the complex interplay of personalities, power dynamics, and organizational cultures that can lead to destructive and unethical behaviors in the workplace. While there are volumes of literature on leadership, there is a dearth of research that integrates dark leadership and cross-cultural norms, perspectives, variances and interventions. The Dark Sides of Leadership: A Cross-Cultural Compendium is a collaborative and transdisciplinary venture that draws on the knowledge and experiences of organizational science practitioners and scholars across the globe to explore the contentious and evolving subject of dark leadership in the workplace. The primary consideration of this book is to ex
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Taylor & Francis Equity and Inclusion in Green Design
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on seeing how justice, equality, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) presently shows in existing spaces, how to retrofit existing spaces to improve JEDI through green design, as well as design new green spaces with a focus on JEDI. JEDI for gender, race, culture, age, and ability show in public and private site design, more so in their lack of equality in green design.The effects of JEDI show in the lack of:-- healthy food and agriculture.-- green spaces in areas of people with lower economic means.-- community green design in redlined areas.-- community green design in areas of hi ratio of immigrants.-- green design in areas with a dominance of people who are BIPOC.-- green design affects the health of people with lower incomes.-- easy access for people to waterfronts and other public comforts.-- access to public recreational design.-- ease of access for people who have different abilities for mobility, seeing and reading English.Addressing JEDI can be designed directly into sites as integral in the design process (not as an afterthought or gesture), through retrofitting existing sites as well as for new site design. Exploring healthy approaches to the important topic of equality is an important step in acknowledging the lack of JEDI and exploring designs for improved inclusion. This involves listening to people; and creatively exploring design for diversity and inclusion for gender, race, culture, age, ability; and economic range.This book gives readers a way to not only understand JEDI in greening but also to understand how to develop inclusive approaches to design. The two basic site types in this book are- existing spaces which greening design is applied to afterwards; and upcoming spaces which greening design can be built into the space. The first type of retrofitting greening into existing space can also be combined with the second type of space (new designs). There are examples of both types throughout the book.
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Taylor & Francis Responsible Strategic Thinking for Business and
Book SynopsisThis exciting new text investigates the true essence of strategic thinking, and explores the need for alternative, responsible approaches in a complex global environment. Existing definitions of strategy and strategic management and leadership are examined, challenging previous ways of thinking that no longer relate to the way private, public and third sector organisations operate. Enriched by a diverse and experienced panel of contributors, chapters characterise the global systems which influence strategic thinking by spanning themes of politics, economics, society, technology, the legal framework, leveraging Generation Zâs values, environmental sustainability, and ethics. Supported by detailed global case studies from well-known and smaller brands, examples show how business and organisation leaders have thought differently to bring about change. The work concludes by providing a âsystemic view toolkitâ, which shows what can be done to optimise strategic thinking for change and longevity. To aid comprehension, each chapter includes a clear outline and Key Points, as well as a summary.Written in an accessible style, this title is intended as introductory and recommended reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of Strategic Management and Leadership, who are interested in how strategic thinking relates to the global political, economic and social environment.Online supplementary resources include PowerPoint slides, as well as recommendations for further reading within each chapter.
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Taylor & Francis Beyond Payments
Book SynopsisThis is a book about payments, and how they are evolving, from centralised to decentralised and everything in between, and the new opportunities they present.In the world of payments, we are experiencing an inexorable move towards decentralisation, standardisation, and automation. New business models have emerged, existing ones have evolved, and some have disappeared, whilst regulation struggles to keep pace. As the puzzle becomes more complex, each player not only needs to understand where they fit in, but how they can remain relevant in a fast-evolving and extremely competitive industry. This book takes the reader through the fundamentals of the various decentralised payment ecosystems. From blockchain to smart contracts and DeFi, jargon is debunked, and myths are busted. For each concept, a simple framework is used, enabling comparison: mechanics, economics, risks, and the future outlook. It gives the reader a unique classification framework of virtual assets and explains the regulatory landscape. Drawing on real-life examples, the book weaves together the underpinning principles, legislation, and key stakeholders.As a follow up to Understanding Payments, it is a must-have reference book for the evolution of payments. It provides practical applications, offers insights into the key disciplines, and equips anyone in the payments industry with an understanding of the key issues and opportunities.
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CRC Press Digital Technologies for Engineering Construction Information Productivity
Book SynopsisDigital Technologies for Engineering Construction Information Productivity goes beyond other digital construction books by examining how emerging digital construction technologies and other popular technologies developed by, for example, Microsoft, can be used in improving the productivity of construction information.The book discusses both the theory and practice through use case illustrations in integrated software environments and successfully blends applications and workflows of construction technologies with more common and non-industry specific software systems. It seeks to unleash the power of readily available digital technologies in optimizing the productivity of construction project information management.This book is essential for students, academics, educators, construction professionals and construction software developers. For students, the book provides a solid foundation in understanding digital construction technologies including BIM, and some selected Microsoft Products and their applications in managing construction project information. For academics and educators, it will provide insights into research niches around integration of the different digital technologies and serve as a useful text for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in AEC subjects. Professionals will find this useful for the adoption of digital technologies in their own practice while software developers will find this beneficial in the development of interoperability software for efficient information exchange between the various software systems.
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Taylor & Francis The Coaching Leader
Book SynopsisThe Coaching Leader: Coaching Skills for Leading through Complexity sets out a new approach to leadership by synthesising both coaching skills, leadership theory and practice.This approach enables the coaching leader to make a crucial difference to individuals and organizations in the current socio-economic climate. The book details the 'why', 'what' and 'how' of being a coaching leader, and presents a business case working for a leadership which constantly evolves to match the needs of the context. The book explores alternative leadership theories including adaptive leadership, servant leadership and the humble leader. Readers are given the tools to develop the mindset and skills to support practical approaches to leadership theories in the workplace, and develop a reflective self-awareness.This book is ideal for those studying leadership or coaching at a postgraduate level, MBA students or organizational leaders looking to improve their leadership skills for greater impact.
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CRC Press Construction Project Managers Pocket Book
Book SynopsisThe third edition of the Construction Project Managerâs Pocket Book continues to guide and educate readers on the broad range of essential skills required to be a successful construction project manager. The book introduces the generic skills required by any project manager, before tackling the core skills and activities of a construction project manager with direct reference to the RIBA Plan of Work and the OGC Gateway. Key features and coverage in the new edition include: a step-by-step explanation of construction project management from pre-construction to occupancy, hard and soft skills, including ethics, leadership, team building, procurement strategies, supply chain and contract management, feasibility studies / development appraisals, environmental issues, digital tools and occupancy activities.The updates in this new edition take account of all regulatory and legislative changes, and also changing market conditions and working trends. This is the ideal concise reference that no project manager, construction manager, architect or quantity surveyor should be without.
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Taylor & Francis Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
Book SynopsisSustainability Reporting: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying the latest global framework for disclosing sustainability-related risks and opportunities by public-sector business entities, irrespective of whether the entity follows IFRS or GAAP. It serves as a practical resource on sustainability disclosure and provides real-life case studies and illustrative examples for students and practitioners to grasp the latest developments in sustainability.This book provides guidance and examples on how to prepare and present high-quality sustainability reports that meet the needs and expectations of various stakeholders, such as investors, regulators, customers and employees. It also offers a clear distinction between the scope and application of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (Shareholder-Focused) and GRI Standards (Stakeholder-Focused), allowing students to gain the skills required to undertake sustainability reporting.
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Taylor & Francis Services Experiences and Sustainability
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Taylor & Francis Insights on Investigative Journalism
Book SynopsisOffering a critical overview of the state of contemporary investigative journalism, this book considers ways in which investigative journalism can bring about meaningful change and what conditions need to be in place for it to do so.Combining theory and practice, each chapter introduces current issues and trends, including the impacts of Artificial Intelligence, evolving funding models, Freedom of Information, and SLAPPs. Applying these issues to some of the most pressing concerns of our time â misinformation, the climate crisis, inequality â this book demonstrates how journalists can draw on investigative skills to enact positive real-world change. Relevant chapters feature a practical guide to using the technique under discussion and each is followed by a critical analysis of skills in practice, with case studies from around the world. All end with an exercise or discussion topic to help students make sense of what theyâve learned.Shining new light on disruptions facing the industry, this book is recommended reading for anyone studying investigative journalism at an advanced level.
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Taylor & Francis Strategic Brand Design
Book SynopsisTranslated from its original Dutch, Strategic Brand Design offers students and professionals a clear overview of the most important steps in developing brand identity from a marketing perspective. It aims to bridge the gap between marketer and designer by containing all the knowledge that both parties need to understand and work together successfully on branding projects.Consisting of four parts, the book begins with a clear explanation of the most important marketing concepts in part 1, followed by a clear step-by-step plan for research and strategy in part 2. Part 3 provides a comprehensive toolkit for brand design based upon that strategy, while part 4 contains a plethora of methods, tools and models for practice as well as questions and assignments to support classroom teaching.Practical, accessible and firmly grounded in research and theory, this book is an ideal reference guide for higher vocational students and students on modules and progr
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Taylor & Francis International Case Studies in Visitor Attractions
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Taylor & Francis Navigating the Factor Zoo
Book SynopsisBridging the gap between theoretical asset pricing and industry practices in factors and factor investing, Zhang et al. provides a comprehensive treatment of factors, along with industry insights on practical factor development.Chapters cover a wide array of topics, including the foundations of quantamentals, the intricacies of market beta, the significance of statistical moments, the principles of technical analysis, and the impact of market microstructure and liquidity on trading. Furthermore, it delves into the complexities of tail risk and behavioral finance, revealing how psychological factors affect market dynamics. The discussion extends to the sophisticated use of option trading data for predictive insights and the critical differentiation between outcome uncertainty and distribution uncertainty in financial decision-making. A standout feature of the book is its examination of machine learning's role in factor investing, detailing how it transforms data preprocessing,
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Taylor & Francis Sports Publicity
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Taylor & Francis Finding Your Groove
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Taylor & Francis Successful Pathways to Carbon Neutrality and Climate Sustainability
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Taylor & Francis The Indigenous Right of Reply to Archives
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Taylor & Francis Chinaâs Logistics
Book SynopsisExploring an underreported subject with global ramifications, this book sheds much-needed light on the rapid development of Chinaâs logistics industry over the past several decades and puts it into historical context.Though still lagging behind global logistics leaders overall, China has invested heavily in logistics infrastructure and technology to become a vital link in global supply chains, and is forging ahead in e-commerce logistics. This timely book analyzes the key policies, infrastructure projects, technologies, and companies that have transformed China's domestic logistics capabilities and enabled it to become deeply intertwined with the worldwide supply chain. As the world enters a new era of geopolitics and confronts the possibility of US-China decoupling, it is more critical than ever to understand China's logistics system to navigate uncertain timesâand with their decades of experience, these authors are the very best guides.Business leaders, policy makers
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Taylor & Francis Global Entrepreneurship in Practice
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Human Factors in the U.S. Railroad Industry
Book SynopsisHuman Factors in the U.S. Railroad Industry book investigates the human factor behind one of the world's biggest railway networks and synthesizes the body of research that has been produced by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Human Factors in the Railroad industry since 1993.
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Taylor & Francis The Principals Special Education Calendar
Book SynopsisThe Principalâs Special Education Calendar is a pragmatic, âœdo-nowâ guide that addresses a building leaderâs special education responsibilities over the course of the school year.Developed for novice and experienced principals, it also meets the needs of professors and aspiring principal candidates looking for a resource to bridge theoretical approaches with the practical aspects of the job.Based on quarterly marking periods for ease of planning and organization, this book provides a comprehensive guide for principals. It includes real-life scenarios, legal red flags, must-have resources to illustrate, âœWhy this is important,â and key monthly tasks with concluding checklists that recap the top action items for follow-up â all in a conversational, easy-to-read format. With a focus on what information principals need to know, when to know it, and why, this book is the ultimate hands-on special education guide for principals everywhere to build compliance and fill in the gaps left bare in preparation programs.
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CRC Press Alternative Investments Technology
Book SynopsisThe alternative investments technology market is still considered young and highly diverse, driving varied technology needs. Few players can address the needs of the entire market, while new specialized providers continue to emerge, making choices even more complex. Investors now demand more rigorous due diligence, greater access to senior management, and more detailed, frequent data reports before committing to funds. In response, firms must be agile, ready to reassess, and revamp their operations and practices.Alternative Investments Technology: Bridging the Gap is tailored for investment professionals, managers, and technologists navigating this evolving landscape. It explores how technology enhances management and investment processes, helping firms maintain competitive advantage and operational efficiency. The book provides insights into leveraging technology for better decision-making, improved efficiency, and enhanced investor outcomes. As technology integration in alt
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CRC Press AIDriven Finance in the VUCA World
Book SynopsisIn today's world, characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), traditional finance is no longer sufficient to meet the challenges of fast-paced and interconnected global markets. To thrive in this dynamic environment, financial institutions, professionals, and policymakers are increasingly turning to AI. AI-Driven Finance in the VUCA World explores how AI is becoming ever more critical in the financial industry.The book looks at the impact of AI on investment strategies. AI-powered algorithms exhibit the capacity to scrutinize extensive datasets to unveil masked patterns and investment opportunities. From quantitative trading algorithms adept at capitalizing on market inefficiencies to robot-advisors offering individualized investment counsel, AI profoundly reconfigures the investment landscape. In a VUCA world, risk management is paramount, and regulatory scrutiny is tighter than ever. AI's ability to assess risks in real-time is critical in identifying anomalies and predicting potential crises. The book examines how AI enhances risk assessment, fraud detection, and compliance to provide institutions with a proactive edge in safeguarding operations and assets. The book also looks at: AI-driven chatbots, virtual assistants, and recommendation engines that revolutionize customer interactions, enhance engagement, and improve retention rates. The ethical challenges surrounding AI in finance, including bias in algorithms, data privacy, and the responsible use of AI. Case studies on how AI can solve specific industry challenges and drive innovation. The future of finance is intertwined with AI, and the book looks to this future by discussing emerging trends and possibilities. It explores the potential of quantum computing in finance, the role of AI in sustainability and ESG investing, and the implications of AI-powered regulatory technologies. Seeking to provide valuable insights for financial professionals, the book is equally valuable to researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of finance. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering actionable insights that can be immediately applied in the real world.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Operational Excellence in Your Organization
Book SynopsisOrganizations are under continued pressure to improve and innovate products and services to remain relevant and sustainable. In many cases, some form of transformation program is conceived to help achieve this aim. The transformation itself may include the deployment of systems and processes that make the organization more capable of sustaining improvements and driving future change. Change Agents often act as coaches, trainers, mentors, and facilitators to embed change. In practice, these Change Agents must deal with resistance throughout different levels of the organization. These Change Agents must be able to act as flexible, multi-situational problem solvers, and teachers of those problem-solving skills. Only organizations that have developed a strong problem-solving capability can hope to survive for sustained periods of time.This book describes many of the obstacles that Change Agents must overcome and the knowledge they need to make them credible with both leaders and
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Taylor & Francis Air Travel Partnerships
Book SynopsisWhile change in the aviation sector is hardly a new phenomenon, going forward the rate of change will accelerate due to the emergence, convergence, and intersection of powerful internal and external forces. To deal with the accelerating change in the marketplace, stakeholders in the travel ecosystem need to deepen collaboration that is productive to (1) building adaptable, resilient, and lean businesses, (2) achieving growth and innovation, (3) elevating traveler experience to a much higher level, and, at the same time, (4) reducing the impact on the environment.Undoubtedly, while some innovations implemented by different aviation business sectorsâto become more adaptable, more resilient, and leaner as well as to improve customer experienceâhave been adding some value, the innovations being introduced have been transactional, fragmented, and incremental. What is needed is a step change in proactive collaboration among different stakeholders in the air travel ecosystem at the holistic level, to cocreate value for travelers in terms of experience (relating to simplicity, convenience, and speed) and for businesses to adapt in order to reduce costs and increase profit margins.This book focuses on four types of organizations within the air travel sector: airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, and travel intermediaries. It provides a framework, tools, and insights to enhance collaborations by design in an age of increasing uncertainty.Air Travel Partnerships is essential reading for all executives and senior managers within airlines, airports, and air transport supporting industries.
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Taylor & Francis Business Economics
Book SynopsisBusiness Economics introduces the theory and practice of economics for non-specialist students new to the topic. This second edition of Business Economics is designed to provide a general introduction to the discipline of business economics, covering an important part of first-year studies and beyond. The new edition retains the successful structure of the previous edition but, like any good business economics text, includes new and updated case studies and examples to reflect present-day economic global realities. Suitable for introductory-level students who are seeking a comprehensive but accessible way into the subject, Business Economics is bolstered by a host of activities, review questions and further reading, making it the ideal choice for undergraduate students and lecturers.
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Taylor & Francis American Life During the Industrial Age
Book SynopsisThis volume explores the Industrial Age (1860â1914), bringing together published and archival primary sources with introductory essays that contextualize a period of extraordinary social, cultural, and economic transformation.The Industrial Ageâs developments, which included electricity, internal-combustion engines, moving assembly lines, and clock time, posed as much risk and opportunity as do todayâs innovations. Today artificial intelligence, terrorism, climate change, and the threat of pandemics like Covid-19 threaten our safety and sense of well-being, just as machine production, the labor movement, toxic chemicals and waste, and epidemics like tuberculosis and cholera posed significant challenges in the Industrial Age. This modern and innovative collection features tried and tested topics, such as immigration and labor, along with underexplored ones, such as electricity, abundance, and contaminants. Each chapter includes a historiographical essay exploring the rich historical and sociological scholarship on the period in the United States, while framing the documents and illustrations included in the chapter. American Life During the Industrial Age is an ideal companion to undergraduate and graduate courses in United States history, American studies, the history of technology, and the history of culture and society.
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CRC Press Actuarial Loss Models
Book SynopsisActuarial loss models are statistical models used by insurance companies to estimate the frequency and severity of future losses, set premiums, and reserve funds to cover potential claims. Actuarial loss models are a subject in actuarial mathematics that focus on the pricing and reserving for short-term coverages.This is a concise textbook written for undergraduate students majoring in actuarial science who wish to learn the basics of actuarial loss models. This book can be used as a textbook for a one-semester course on actuarial loss models. The prerequisite for this book is a first course on calculus. The reader is supposed to be familiar with differentiation and integration.This book covers part of the learning outcomes of the Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics (FAM) exam and the Advanced Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics (ASTAM) exam administered by the Society of Actuaries. It can be used by actuarial students and practitioners who prepare for the aforementione
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