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Book SynopsisAncient states were rooted in agriculture, sedentism and population growth. They were fragile and prone to collapse, but there is no consensus on the causes or meaning of collapse, and there is an ongoing debate about the importance, nature and even existence of state-wide collapse. Explanations of collapse in terms of the competing mono-causal factors are found inferior to those incorporating dynamic, interactive systems. It is proposed that collapse should be explained as failure to fulfil the ancient state’s core functions: assurance of food supplies, defence against external attack, maintenance of internal peace, imposition of its will throughout its territory, enforcement of state-wide laws, and promotion of an ideology to legitimise the political and social status quo. To fulfil these functions certain necessary conditions must be met. The legitimacy of the political and social status quo, including the distribution of political power and wealth, needs to be accepted; the state should be able to extract sufficient resources to fulfil its functions such as defence; it must be able to enforce its decisions; the ruling elite should share a common purpose and actions; the society needs to reflect a shared spirit (asibaya) and purpose across elites and commoners who believe it is worthy of defence. Weaknesses and failure to meet any condition can interact to exacerbate the situation: maladministration, corruption and elite preoccupation with self-aggrandisement can induce fiscal weakness, reduced military budgets and further invasion; it can induce neglect of key infrastructures (especially water management). Inequality, a commonly neglected factor despite ancient texts, can erode asibaya and legitimacy and alienate commoners from the defence of the state. These themes are explored in relation to the Egyptian Old Kingdom, Mycenae, the Western Roman Empire (WRE), and the Maya. They all exhibit, to varying degrees, weaknesses in meeting the above conditions necessary for stability.Table of ContentsI - Introduction: meaning, origins, fragility and collapse of states II - The dysfunctional state III - Egyptian Old Kingdom IV - Mycenaean palace states V - Western Roman Empire VI - Classic Maya VI - Inequality VII - Summary and conclusions Bibliography

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Book SynopsisRocks of Ages: Developing Rock Art Tourism in Israel presents the findings of an interdisciplinary project aimed at safeguarding the future of this unique resource. Cultural heritage in the Negev desert region of Israel is potentially under threat from a number of social, political and economic activities such as militarization, settlement and tourism, resulting in significant environmental change. The cultural heritage and archaeology extend back at least a quarter of a million years but also include a unique engraved rock art assemblage that dates to at least 3000 BCE. These engravings form a clear association with other relic monuments including prehistoric and protohistoric settlements, agricultural and irrigation regimes, and the remnants of a nomadic way of life. But how can this unique cultural heritage survive in the long-term? In December 2017, an international conference was held at Mitzpe Ramon attended by academics, heritage professionals and individuals from the tourism industry. The meeting centered on the dissemination of the findings from the Integrative Multilateral Planning to Advance Rock Art Tourism (IMPART) research project. Formed from an interdisciplinary team of Israeli-Italian scholars, the IMPART researchers collaborated to conduct archaeo-ecological and socio-touristic research with the goal of establishing an authoritative set of sustainable best practices for effectively valorizing Negev rock art. Based on the successful outcome of this research dynamic, the book is organized into 12 thought-provoking chapters that identify and analyze the cultural heritage, archaeology and tourism geographies that fill the multilayered Negev landscape. The focus throughout is to find ways to preserve this unique heritage for future generations while striking a balance between these fragile resources and the pressures for development of the desert.Table of ContentsForeword – Steven A. Rosen ; Preface ; Part I: The Dynamics of Negev Rock Art Tourism ; Rock Art in the Negev – IMPART ; Negev Highlands Tourism – Dan Gur and IMPART ; Quantitative Analysis of Negev Tourism Data – Sara Levi Sacerdotti and IMPART ; Qualitative Analysis of Negev Tourism Data – Sara Levi Sacerdotti and IMPART ; Establishing a Benchmark for Open-Air Rock Site Management – Sara Levi Sacerdotti and IMPART ; Notes from an Ethnographic Field Survey of the Negev Highland Bedouin – Joshua Schmidt ; Part II: Ramat Matred Surveys ; Ecological Survey at Ramat Matred – Ron Frumkin ; Archaeological Survey at Ramat Matred – Davida Eisenberg-Degen ; The Rock Art and Archaeological Surveys at Ramat Matred – Ifat Shezaf ; GIS Visualization of the IMPART Surveys (Figures 10.1 to 10.10) – Eli Cohen-Sasson ; Part III: Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations ; Conclusions – IMPART ; Recommendations – Joshua Schmidt and IMPART ; Epilogue – IMPART ; Afterword – Liora Kolska Horwitz ; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis book takes a wide-ranging and non-dogmatic view of SDG12, tackling various approaches as to how production and consumption can provide for human well-being while minimizing destructive effects on the biophysical environment. With chapters focusing on circular economies, product accounting systems, and sustainable procurement, this volume presents technical information in an accessible way and provides a much-needed overview of activity and approaches to achieving the development goal. The authors provide a thorough understanding of the history and effectiveness of SDG 12 by juxtaposing competing theories of sustainable production and consumption, from critics who advocate a “degrowth” agenda to explicitly neo- liberal approaches. They also examine the underlying contradictions in these theories and the degree to which these competing approaches can complement one another.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Neoliberalism and Its Discontents Chapter 2. Critics of Consumption Chapter 3. Green Consumerism Chapter 4. Moving Toward a Circular Economy in Support of SDG 12 Chapter 5. Strengthening Indicators and Targets for SDG 12

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Book SynopsisThe customer problem in the public sector appears when too many processes are in place and staff volumes are too large to adapt to sudden change. As situations evolve and solutions are required, public managers are faced with an overload of information for decision-making, as normal day-to-day policy is overlooked to accommodate management by crisis. Generally, emergency situations call for effective steps to be taken, constrained by short time frames and a dispersed public workforce. Managing teams require structure in their response to an evolving crises, which is generally a difficult position to attain when information and resources are limited. Protocol and response plans are only activated in extreme crises, leaving a gap in response when overload has been reached but is not within the stipulated margins. Recognition at this stage is important if successful outcomes are to be achieved. This book proposes an 8-point model, which it labels the DALI Model, for responding to these situations, to simplify and synthesize decision-making processes.Trade ReviewThis book details an approach to dealing with crisis situations and rapid change in the public sector using an eight-point model, the DALI model, to help public sector organizations efficiently use resources while managing change. Based on a qualitative research study, the model examines internal staff processes to produce a shift and includes the customer perspective. It focuses on connection, capacity, governance, standards, networks, policy, training, and process improvement and discusses theoretical models of public sector responses to radical change; case studies of decision-making in response to rapid change, namely Malta's response to the Libya crisis, fire and rescue restructuring in Scotland, and an emergency department overload in Malta, and application of the model to them; and the role of timing, reform, productivity, and preparedness. -- Annotation ©2019 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsFigures and tables Abbreviations 1. Introduction – Setting a Standard for Service 2. Public Sector Responses to Radical Change: An Analysis of Theoretical Models 3. Public Sector Cases: Decision-Making and Response 4. The Results 5. Conclusions and Reflections Appendix Bibliography

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Book SynopsisEntrepreneurial dilemmas play an important, though heavily underexposed, role in the life cycle of the small firm. This book defines the entrepreneurial dilemma as a situation where entrepreneurs have to choose between multiple future courses of action concerning their firm, without sufficient information to make that choice. The Entrepreneurial Dilemma in the Life Cycle of the Small Firm enables lecturers, researchers and practitioners in the fields of entrepreneurship, small business development and business administration to understand these entrepreneurial dilemmas and ways to resolve them. This book presents an in-depth analysis of the modern theories in the field of entrepreneurship, including innovation, sustainable entrepreneurship, characteristics of small businesses, the life cycle of the firm, entrepreneurial behavior and small business finance. Enno Masurel provides a clear overview of the opportunities that teaching entrepreneurship in a higher education context offers, and embodies this teaching within ten universal cases that will help readers to further understand the the dilemmas faced by entrepreneurial activity in the development of small firms.Trade ReviewMasurel’s goal is that his book will be the new textbook on entrepreneurship for post-graduate and executive students in higher education. He focuses on the decisions that the entrepreneur as the owner-manager of a small firm has to make for the further development of his firm. Chapter one deals with the theoretical background of entrepreneurship and small business in a number of approaches. Chapter two bridges chapters one and three as it deals with the subject of entrepreneurship education. Chapter three presents 10 education cases on the entrepreneurial dilemma from a broad perspective of different sectors. These cases are to be incorporated in entrepreneurship education and to contribute to the understanding of the entrepreneurial dilemma during the life cycle of the firm. -- Annotation ©2019 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Theoretical background of entrepreneurship Section 1.1 Entrepreneurship Section 1.2 Innovation Section 1.3 Sustainable entrepreneurship Section 1.4 Characteristics of small businesses Section 1.4.1 Quantitative characteristics Section 1.4.2 Qualitative characteristics Section 1.5 Stages in the development of small businesses (life cycle of the firm) Section 1.5.1 Protection of the start-up firm Section 1.5.2 Exit strategies Section 1.6 Different types of entrepreneurs Section 1.7 Different roles of the entrepreneur Section 1.8 Entrepreneurial competences Section 1.9 Entrepreneurial motivation Section 1.10 Entrepreneurial behavior Section 1.11 Small business finance Chapter 2: Entrepreneurship Education Section 2.1 Three approaches in entrepreneurship education Section 2.2 Different teaching forms of entrepreneurship education Section 2.3 Different teaching materials for entrepreneurship education Section 2.4 The consistency between the teaching approaches in, the teaching forms of and the teaching materials for entrepreneurship education Chapter 3: Cases with The Entrepreneurial Dilemma in the Development of the Small Firms Case 1: To protect or not to protect (that is the question)? Case 2: From nascent entrepreneur to start-up entrepreneur: Capable or not? Case 3: From early growth to late growth: More (financial) manager or not? Case 4: From late maturity to decline or to closing down? Case 5: Scientist or university spin-off? Case 6: Official green or officious green? Case 7: Entrepreneurship outside the western world: far away or close? Case 8: The successor in the family business: first son or second son? Case 9: Entrepreneurship in the DIY sector: Franchisee or not? Case 10: Sell the firm to the highest bidder or give it another swing?   Appendices Appendix A. The financial plan Appendix B. Case: The financial plan of Pizza Pete Appendix C. Business Model Canvas 2018 Appendix D. Lean Startup in a nutshell Appendix E. Sustainable Entrepreneurship Balanced Scorecard

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Book SynopsisDigital disruption is ubiquitous and has changed both the way businesses operate and the way people live. Disruption caused by innovation affects firms across multiple industries, from financial services to industrial firms, business processes to payment systems, manufacturing to supply chains. Further, scholars hear more and more about artificial intelligence (AI), big data, machine learning, blockchain, and fintech as examples of contemporary manifestations of disruptive technology that will profoundly influence disciplines beyond business and finance, such as law, health care and government. Global extensions of these technologies and innovations challenge the efficacy and boundaries of law. Indeed, disruptive innovations are potentially change the way we consider the future as humans versus some super artificial intelligence. This volume contains fourteen articles split across four parts, exploring the debate around the topics of fintech, AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. Featuring a cast of global contributors, this is an unmissable volume exploring the most current research on digital innovation in the financial and business worlds.Trade ReviewContributed by scholars and practitioners from North America, Nigeria, and Belgium, the 14 articles in this volume examine the theory and practice of disruptive innovation in the digital world and the role and impact of innovation and disruptions in business and finance. They address disruptive innovation in financial technology firms, including trends in financial innovation; artificial intelligence and technological innovation, including the expansion of big data and artificial intelligence technologies from the perspective of economic theory, the relationship between a firm's combinative capability and value creation in the context of technological scope expansion, and the value influence of emerging financial environmental, social, and governance factors on equity markets; blockchain, including overcoming supply chain finance challenges using blockchain technology, whether blockchain can futureproof supply chains, blockchain finance and regulation issues, and the research literature on blockchain; and cryptocurrency, initial coin offerings, and anomaly trading, with discussion of the trustworthiness of Bitcoin, how cryptotoken issuance might disrupt funding markets, cryptocurrency and Islamic finance development, Bitcoin and conditional volatility, and anomaly trading strategies. -- Copyright 2019 * Portland, OR *Table of ContentsPART I: DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION AND FINTECH FIRMS 1. Innovation and Disruption: Industry Practices and Conceptual Bases; Jongmoo Jay Choi and Bora Ozkan 2. Trends in Financial Innovation: Evidence from Fintech Firms; Omer Unsal and Blake Rayfield PART II: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION 3. The Economics of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence; Roxana Mihet and Thomas Philippon 4. A Bag of Beads or a Necklace? Combinative Capability and Value in Technological Scope Expansions; Jeongsik "Jay" Lee and Natarajan Balasubramanian 5. AI-generated Corporate Environmental Data: An Event Study with Predictive Power; Yung-Jae Lee and Xiaotian Tina Zhang PART III: BLOCKCHAIN AND APPLICATIONS 6. Overcoming Supply Chain Finance Challenges via Blockchain Technology; Rudy Yaksick 7. Can Blockchain Futureproof Supply Chain? A Brexit Case Study; George Calle, Alisa DiCaprio, Maarten Stassen, and Alison Manzer 8. Blockchain Finance: Questions Regulators Ask; Peterson K. Ozili 9. Research on Blockchain: A Descriptive Survey of the Literature; Atilla Onuklu PART IV: CRIPTOCURRENCY, INITIAL COIN OFFERINGS AND ANOMALY TRADING 10. Is Bitcoin Trustworthy?; Tobey Scharding 11. The Future of Cryptotokens; Joey Biasi and Sujit "Bob" Chakravorti 12. Crypto-Currency Tide and Islamic Finance Development: Any Issue?; Mustapha Abubakar, M. Kabir Hassan, and Muhammad Auwalu Haruna 13. Bitcoin Conditional Volatility: GARCH Extensions and Markov Switching Approach; Miriam Sosa, Edgar Ortiz, and Alejandra Cabello 14. Data-driven Investigation into Anomaly Trading Strategies: Evidence with Econometrics; Jordan French

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Book SynopsisSilence within the workplace restricts change, transformation and the innovation of organizations. It can also be detrimental to the health and well-being of individual employees. Managing Silence in Workplaces investigates the costs of silence to the individual, the organization and society at large. In examining the coexistence of voice, noise and silence, the book demonstrates that management of silence is not possible in isolation of these other concepts. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach towards managing silence in workplaces, the book traces individual employee silence as movements in five zones of silence – hope, indifference, helplessness, hopelessness and exit. Looking at both the employer and employee perspectives, Sivaram Vemuri advocates the need to nurture hope to better manage and address the costs of silence to the individual employee and the organization. By incorporating examination of ethics into the management of silence in the workplace, the book proposes that silence can be managed better by the resolute pursuit of consciousness and breaking down the communication of real and imaginary barriers in workplaces and in the minds of the employees of organizations. It is an illuminating book for practitioners and researchers working within human resources management, as well as managers of organizations in any field.Trade ReviewThe author discusses management challenges related to dealing with employee silence in workplaces and maximizing employee contributions. He emphasizes the need for leaders and managers to recognize coping strategies that employees use to communicate their feelings, and he outlines a transdisciplinary approach to the management of silence, discussing the costs of silence, the importance of managing it, the need to pay attention, the role of ethics and decision making, and employee participation; types of silence in the workplace related levels of employee participation, such as engagement, indifference, helplessness, hopelessness, and exit; methods for measuring silence; and applications to the real-world contexts of public agencies and private institutions. -- Annotation ©2019 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsChapter 1. The silent killer Chapter 2. Paying attention to silence Chapter 3. Conceptualizing silence Chapter 4. Types of silence in the workplace Chapter 5. Measuring silence in the workplace Chapter 6. Application in real-world contexts; Sivaram Vemuri and Silpi Dhungana Pant Chapter 7. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisAre you an investor facing an obstacle you don’t know how to overcome? Are you ready to invest, but not sure how to reduce your risks? There are two important things you must do to be a savvy investor: make good investment decisions and avoid costly mistakes. As important as good investments are, one bad mistake can ruin the result of all your good decisions. In the second book in The H. Kent Baker Investments Series, investing experts H. Kent Baker, John R. Nofsinger, and Vesa Puttonen offer an insightful guide on avoiding those detrimental missteps. The Savvy Investor's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls, Frauds and Scams explores the common pitfalls that investors face. Highlighting important issues when investing especially in common stocks and mutual funds, they explore the psychological biases of investors that can cause you to be your own worst enemy. Finally, they look at frauds and scams, and how to protect yourself from dishonest people wanting to profit at your expense. If you feel unprepared to face the risks of investing, Baker, Nofsinger, and Puttonen provide this essential guide to arming yourself against devastation on your path to becoming a savvy investor.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Common Investing Pitfalls That Can Separate You from Financial Security and Success Chapter 2. Common Stock Pitfalls That Can Lead to Big Losses Chapter 3. Mutual Fund and ETF Pitfalls: What the Industry Won’t Tell You Chapter 4. Self-Inflicted Pitfalls: The Dangers of Psychological Biases Chapter 5. Investment Schemes Designed to Separate You from Your Money Chapter 6. Other Frauds and Scams that Lure Unsuspecting Investors

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Book SynopsisThe life cycle of companies and enterprises, at present, is short-lived due to rapid social and technological changes. Despite the growing awareness on the importance of knowledge management (KM) among academic researchers, it is still not widely practiced in industry. Why is this? Most KM programs emphasize the importance of capturing, retaining, and sharing organisational knowledge amongst their stakeholders. The beneficial effect of these programs is rarely felt immediately, which often results in senior management avoiding prioritising KM initiatives. To overcome this hurdle in implementing KM an approach that includes the assessment of knowledge risk factors and the disastrous effect on the daily operation of the company is explored. This book is the first attempt of its kind to provide a pragmatic view to launch knowledge risk management at the grassroot level, with steps by steps on what should be the mission and practical skills needed for a KM practitioner. Another surprise of this book is the numerous cases, examples and data that are brough about from the real business world. For business practitioners, KM researchers and those in HR, risk management, management accounting and Leadership this work is a must for expanding their understanding of Knowledge Management and knowledge risks.Table of ContentsChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Assessment of Knowledge Risks Chapter 3. Intellectual Capital Charting, Accounting and Risks Chapter 4. Knowledge Audit Chapter 5. Knowledge Elicitation for Unstructured Business Process Chapter 6. Building a Learning Organization Chapter 7. KM Implementation Chapter 8. Measuring Corporate Performance

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Book SynopsisThe future of the Human Resource Management profession is inextricably linked to understanding data analytics. This book provides practical, hands-on approaches to connect data to HR policies and practices to help influence overall business performance. Building on traditional HR skillsets, the book makes understanding and engaging with data analytics possible for professionals at all levels. Leveraging key statistical and financial concepts, including ROI and people productivity, and commonly available tools such as Workday and Tableau, the authors explore key skills and tasks in an accessible and illuminating way, including: data-analytic thinking data management data collection clean-up and warehousing building descriptive and predictive models applying HR analytics skills and tools to workforce planning, recruitment, training, and turnover analysis. Fundamentals of HR Analytics is an essential resource for aspiring, new and experienced HR professionals across a wide range of industrial contexts, as well as data analysts working on business workforce focused projects and upper level students of HR encountering data analytics in this context for the first time.Trade Review"Fundamentals of HR Analytics should be required reading for all HR Practitioners attempting to create value for their organisations, as well as to improve their own capabilities to gain insights in today’s constantly changing world of work. 'In God we trust, all others must bring data' is largely attributed to Deming and a good starting point for acknowledging that analytics has a place in all professional work. Past Examples of Six Sigma projects in HR have demonstrated the leverage this can provide in supporting organisational improvement. It is thus fitting that a more dedicated book be available to HR practitioners that takes into account the specific lexicon and context of the HR function, as well as the contemporary trends and technological advances available. While this book is an important contribution to professionals regardless of their level of expertise, it is an equally powerful contribution to deepening the common understanding of effective HR practices. As HR functions support necessary business improvement processes, their own maturity of moving from Basic Personnel Administration through to People Development, Line Management Empowerment, Value Addition and finally Anticipating the Future, will also require an overlay in HR Analytics Maturity as described in this book." -- Dr Dino Petrarolo, SVP at Competitive Capabilities International and Best Practice advisor"HR is at a major intersection whereby the future success of organizations will be reserved for those who are capable of best understanding people data and how such information can be leveraged to disrupt and grow. There is a continued need for HR leaders to understand business, not just people. This book dives in deep to what every high performing HR leader needs to know about the incredible value than comes from a data driven people focused organization. Absorb what is in this book and deliver more value today by incorporating Fundamentals of HR Analytics into your everyday work life!" -- Scott Cawood, President and CEO of WorldatWork"What a great book! Business leaders look to HR for business solutions but are often disappointed. This book provides invaluable tools for HR practitioners to migrate from support to impactful business partners who deliver solutions that are bought into by senior leadership. I wholeheartedly recommend this book for all who are grappling with how to capitalise on the power offered by digital transformation and HR analytics to add greater value to their organisations. This book is written in an easy to understand format with many practical examples and case studies to illustrate the use of analytics to solve challenging problems that are commonplace in organisations." -- Mark Cotterrell, Chairman and CEO of MAC Consulting"As a seasoned HR practitioner and academic, I found Fundamentals of HR Analytics a worthwhile read. Whether you are just about to start your HR analytics journey or are wanting to secure HR's seat in the boardroom, this is a must-have and must-read book! The authors successfully present a comprehensive summary of the perplexing people analytics "mystery", so I will surely be recommending this book to my students and colleagues." -- Magda Bezuidenhout, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Compensation Management, University of South Africa"Arguably the biggest skill gap as the HR profession transforms in the digital age is in people analytics. How can HR provide better visibility on an organisation’s most important asset – its people. Where are the best opportunities to maximise ROI on human capital? Which events matter most to the employee experience? What predictive insights are possible to better enable workplace learning and agility? This book is therefore highly recommended as a must-read for both new and seasoned professionals. By enabling faster and better decisions, analytics will finally allow HR to re-claim its essence - to be more human." -- Mayank Parekh, Chief Executive Officer at the Institute for Human Resource Professionals, Singapore"It is an era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Big Data. It is fundamental that HR should remain relevant and aligned to the business objectives. This comprehensive analysis of HR drivers is essential and dynamic reading for all senior managers. It forms the basis for innovative decision making and provides hands on explanations with real life case studies- from concept to implementation, in a context of global competition and added value for all stakeholders. Fundamentals of HR Analytics should be required reading not only for HR professionals but also for senior managers." -- James Allan, CEO of Sable Metals & Minerals, South Africa"Fundamentals of HR Analytics is a must read for any HR professional who wants to understand and apply data analytics to solve real HR challenges in organizations. This book offers practical guidance and demystifies analytics with clear step by step guidelines to develop data-driven, realistic and actionable solutions to the common problems around talent attraction, development, retention and engagement." -- Aileen Tan, Group Chief HR Officer, SingTel, Singapore"Now more than ever, HR professionals of all levels need to leverage data for better decision making. Gone are the days where working with data is only meant for the specialists. The authors do well to chart the analytics journey from the fundamentals to more technical aspects with real world applications that breaks down the barrier to working with data. This book is a valuable resource in helping more people see and understand data, a mission we passionately advance. The authors' fervour to equip HR professionals with the skills necessary to thrive in a quickly evolving landscape shines through this book." -- JY Pook, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, TableauTable of ContentsChapter 1. Basics of Finance, Statistics and Data-Analytic Thinking Chapter 2. Tools for HR Analytics Chapter 3. Data Collection Chapter 4. HR Analytics Modelling Chapter 5. Turnover Chapter 6. Training and Development Chapter 7. Strategic Resourcing Chapter 8. Recruitment Chapter 9. Compensation and Benefits Chapter 10. Career Planning Chapter 11. HR Policies vs. Profits Chapter 12. Conclusions and Thoughts on the Future of HR Analytics

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces an innovative new digital approach to speed up cultural change in organisations and reduce failure rates through use of the Culture Acceleration Tool and Methodology (CATM). This tool combines the methodology of the Organizational Cultural Assessment Instrument (OCAI), Action Design Thinking and Group Decision Support Systems. In order to transform employee mindsets and align workforces to the strategic goals of their organisation in Industry 4.0, culture change and organisational transformation is necessary. However, culture change is a complex process which takes years to complete, often with low success rates. In Accelerating Organisation Culture Change, Jaclyn Lee presents resolutions to these issues through the CATM toolkit that combines capabilities of diagnosing culture, refining the change process, and using a digital platform to brainstorm and set clear goals for change management. Including real life case studies on the application of CATM in organisations, the book demonstrates the possibility of a higher success rate with organisational culture change management, and provides researchers, organisations and practitioners with a clear roadmap on how to develop the CATM toolkit for their own culture transformation journey.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Change in the Digital Age Chapter 2. Organisational Culture and Change Management Chapter 3. Accelerate Culture Change through Digital Tools Chapter 4. A Digital Toolkit for Culture Acceleration: CATM Chapter 5. Developing a Culture of Innovation: The Singapore University of Technology and Design Story Chapter 6. Managing Culture Change in a Technology Set-Up using CATM Chapter 7. Future of Digital Tools in Change Management

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Book SynopsisUsing contemporary examples of business and management research, predominantly within the context of India, this book offers numerous tools and techniques which can be applied to a diverse range of needs in social science research. With contributions from subject-experts in the field of research methodology and teachers of research methodology courses in leading business schools and universities of India, the book covers the essentials of management research. Covering both qualitative and quantitative research, topics discussed include: literature reviews research designs qualitative and quantitative data analysis grounded theory research questionnaires, focus groups, and interviews hypothesis testing case study research emerging trends in research and some advanced analysis. Specially selected Research Cases provide examples of some typical management research topics, outlining the detailed stages of their respective research processes and the latest data analysis techniques using SPSS, AMOS and STRATA. This practical element emphasises the variety of research methods and when/how to use them, making this book a useful resource for researchers from various academic disciplines and professional backgrounds.Trade ReviewManagement researchers in India examine methodological issues in the field, covering the methodological domain in management research; reviewing the literature; the purpose and process of research; research design; questionnaire design; qualitative interviewing; focus group discussions; quantitative data analysis; testing hypotheses: concepts and applications; the nature of qualitative research; case study research; grounded theory: a method of research inquiry; and supplemental research methods: DEA, ISM, AGP, and non-parametric statistics. They also include five sample research papers. Distributed in North America by Turpin Distribution. -- Annotation ©2019 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsForeword; Rajendra Nargundkar Chapter 1. Introduction: The Methodological Domain in Management Research; Sumita Mishra and Rabi N. Subudhi Chapter 2. Review of Literature; Sumita Mishra Chapter 3. Purpose and Process of Research; Shikta Singh Chapter 4. Research Design; Fakir M. Sahoo Chapter 5. Questionnaire Design; Sudhakar Patra Chapter 6. Qualitative Interviewing; Upasnaa Agarwal Chapter 7. Focus Group Discussions; Vijayalakshmi C. Balasubramaniam Chapter 8. Quantitative Data Analysis; Punyaslok Dhall Chapter 9. Testing of Hypothesis: Concepts and applications; Rabi N. Subudhi Chapter 10. Nature of Qualitative Research; Richa Awasthy Chapter 11. Case Study Research; Srilata Patnaik and Satyendra C. Pandey Chapter 12. Grounded Theory: A Method of Research Inquiry; Sunil Sharma, Atri Sengupta and Subhash Chandra Panja Chapter 13. DEA, Structural Modelling and Non-Parametric Tests; PKJ Mohapatra Chapter 14. Special Section on Sample Research Papers Chapter 14.1. Working with Second Order Construct in Measurement Model: An Illustration Using Empirical Data; Subhra Pattnaik Chapter 14.2. Role of Self-Congruity in Predicting Travel Intention; Joydeep Biswas and Shabbirhusain RV Chapter 14.3. Structural Equation Modelling: Threshold Criteria for Assessing Model Fit; Malabika Sahoo Chapter 14.4. Socio-Economic Development Disparity in India: An Inter-State Analysis; Ayushi Raichoudhury Chapter 14.5. Stages and Methods for Cleaning Large Secondary Data Using R; Manoj K. Jena & Brajaballav Kar Appendix. Statistical Tables

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Book SynopsisAs understanding and awareness of abuse has grown, many revelations of church leaders abusing their power have come to light. How did the church get here? Is there a way we can address both individual and institutional failings to counter the misuse of power and, more importantly, prevent it in first place? Powerful Leaders? exposes and explores how leaders are tempted away from a biblical model of leadership into illegitimate - and in the worst cases abusive - use of authority and power. Director of Living Leadership, a charity that focuses on healthy leadership and church culture, Marcus Honeysett traces how leaders move along a spectrum of healthy to unhealthy uses of power and position and offers practical wisdom for countering and preventing harmful leadership. Drawing on his years of experience in the local church and working with leaders and congregations, Honeysett unpacks how to spot danger signs of abuse in the church and provides advice on what to do if you see or are under unhealthy leadership. He also explores why people don’t blow the whistle and encourages critical self-examination in existing leaders to ensure they maintain a healthy use of power – and offers guidance to help leaders improve their skills and move back towards healthy, biblically-based leadership. For anyone concerned about improving safeguarding in the church, Powerful Leaders? will prove a valuable resource. It challenges and equips both those in leadership and those in a position to hold leaders accountable, and will empower them to take the necessary steps forward to create healthier church cultures in which everyone can thrive.Trade ReviewFew issues are as pressing for the church today as the right and godly approach to power and leadership, and few are as qualified to write on it as Marcus Honeysett. This is an outstanding and urgent book for our times. I am confident it will help many churches towards safety and health. -- Sam Allberry, pastor and authorIn a season where we are only too aware of the clay feet of some of our Christian leaders, Marcus’s timely book speaks with compassion, integrity and a deep knowledge of his subject area. While an admittedly sobering read, this wise and practical book perceptively outlines the early warning signs of the misuse of power in a leadership context. Engaging with biblical material and real-life experiences, Powerful Leaders will be a vital resource for all kinds of leaders and churches who wish to pursue godly wisdom, accountability and integrity in leadership. -- The Revd Dr Hannah Steele, Director, St Mellitus College, LondonA really important book that contains warning signs for all in Christian leadership. I pray that it will make a significant impact in enabling healthier leadership in our churches. -- Gavin Calver, CEO, Evangelical AllianceWhat an important book! This is a must-read, must-think-about, must-act-on essential read for all church leaders – and members. Marcus writes wisely, courageously, searchingly and humbly. He keeps shining the light of Christ’s grace into the dark corners of our leadership lives. It should lead all of us to be more repentant, more believing and more humble servants of the Lord and people. I think his description of what should be Bible-based, transparent, legitimate and boundaried church leadership is spot on. This book must not be ignored by any servant of the Lord. -- Dr Ray Evans, FIEC Leadership Consultant and a pastor at Grace Community Church, BedfordBeing concerned for how Christian leaders lead and the potential for power abuses is neither a passing fad nor capitulation to some external agendas. It is a profoundly biblical and godly concern and Marcus Honeysett has written such a helpful and down-to-earth introduction to some of the key issues. Many of us feel immobilized by fears of getting things wrong but, in this book, we find practical wisdom and helpful questions, especially in identifying stages along the slippery slope to abuse. This will be invaluable both for leaders and those they lead -- Mark Meynell, Director, Europe and Caribbean, Langham PreachingMarcus understands the subtleties involved within the power dynamics of leadership and life in the local church. The book will save you from simplistic understanding of why power is wielded poorly and enable you to act thoughtfully and prayerfully to deal not only with the worst excesses, but also any creeping slippage in your own heart. I would certainly give every newcomer to pastoral ministry a copy but, if you are already leading, I would suggest you read it prayerfully with your leadership team and reap the benefits in your local church. -- Andy Peck, host of The Leadership Show, Premier Christian RadioThe author introduces the reader to what is a complex and challenging issue in the church today. He helpfully identifies five factors by which a leader can review or be reviewed within any context. The section on leaders understanding and reflecting on their leadership provides good questions and thoughts on how a leader with genuine concern to lead with humility and dependence can do a self-appraisal. There are many helpful insights in this book, which will be a useful tool. -- Dianne Tidball, ex-president of The Baptist Union, Baptist Regional Minister, and Deputy Chair, Hope in ActionThe power dimension in relationships, unrecognized for most of my ministry, is now centre stage. Marcus Honeysett has thought deeply about the issue and provided a forensic analysis of what can go wrong, based on a wide range of experiences. He has also provided an encouraging, practical guide to both avoiding problems and putting them right when they occur. Reading the book will help every leader to look in the mirror. The key is then not to forget what we have seen. -- Derek Tidball, theologian, writer and previous Principal, London School of TheologyHaving read Marcus Honeysett’s fine book, several observations come to mind. It is insightful, wise, thorough, sensitive and compassionate; a careful handling of a delicate theme by someone with genuine care for the body of Christ, avoiding accusation but arguing constructively for paths of peace and security. -- Terry Virgo, founder of Newfrontiers and author of God’s Treasured PossessionThis is an important and much-needed contribution to the challenging subject of abuse in Christian leadership. It is distinguished especially by Marcus Honeysett’s sustained commitment to viewing the issues involved through a biblical lens. Precisely because of this, it provides a holistic blend of theological substance, pastoral empathy and practical advice. The result is a genuinely fresh and very welcome addition to the burgeoning literature in this area - one that promises to become a key reference-point with and beyond the author’s own evangelical constituency. * Revd Dr David Hilborn, Hon. Senior Research Fellow, Moorlands College & Chair of the Evangelical Alliance Theological Advisory Group. *

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Book SynopsisHighly sensitive and high performing? Being highly attuned to your emotions, environment, and the behavior of others can be the keys to success, but they can also lead to overthinking everything and burnout. Human behavior expert and executive coach Melody Wilding identifies this problem and gives the nuanced reader profile a name—“sensitive strivers.” Drawing on the latest research and work with clients, she examines the intersection of sensitivity and achievement and the challenges that come along with it in the workplace, and offers neuroscience-based strategies readers can use to reclaim control of their lives and reach their full potential.

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Book Synopsis Everyone makes mistakes-especially in their first job. Cringe and commiserate with the everyday missteps and epic workplace screwups in this collection of self-confessed blunders from disaster-prone-yet-good-intentioned interns finding their footing.All professionals know that detours and mishaps are an essential rite of passage en route to a successful career-but that doesn''t make them any less funny. This curated collection of true intern confessions, from minor mistakes to major messes, is the workplace humor book everyone can relate to. Whether spilling coffee on the boss''s laptop or sending out a personal message on the company''s social media account, these first-hand stories comprise a cringe- and compassion-inducing celebrationof the many memorable blunders that can (and do) happen in our entry-level years.UNIQUE ADULTING BOOK: This one-of-a-kind collection of hilarious intern stories is the perfect way for current and past interns and entry-level

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Book SynopsisWithin the past decade, there has been a re-emergence of tourism in Europe, especially in the central and eastern regions. With socialism becoming a distant memory, these former communist countries are now attractive destinations for travel. Research on this current phenomenon is essential, as professionals and scientists must stay informed on the modern development of this global region. New Trends and Opportunities for Central and Eastern European Tourism provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary tourism in Eastern Europe and its effect on economics and sociology. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as monument protection, economic features, and socialist architecture, this book is ideally designed for travel agents, tour developers, restaurateurs, hotel management, economic analysts, government officials, policymakers, tourism journalists, tourism practitioners, researchers, and professors seeking current research on the development of travel in Eastern and Central Europe.

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Book SynopsisThe extraordinary beauty, cultural wealth, and diversity of EU's coastal areas have designated them as one of the preferred destinations for many holiday-goers. The numerous businesses that operate in these heavily traveled areas have to struggle with other similarly-minded companies and with providing sustainable practices for the people and surrounding area. Managing, Marketing, and Maintaining Maritime and Coastal Tourism is a pivotal reference source that provides vital material on the application of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinarity logic surrounding sea tourism. While highlighting topics such as destination marketing, event management, and global business, this publication explores the dynamic capabilities and the methods of overall management of hospitality by the sea. This book is ideally designed for marketers, advertisers, tour directors, cruise directors, travel agents, port managers, coastal cities managers, event coordinators, academics, students, researchers, policymakers, public managers, and tourism entrepreneurs.

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Book SynopsisHeavy industrialization in the past few decades has caused several global environmental issues including poor air quality, climate change, and outdoor air pollution-related diseases. As such, consumer pressure coupled with strict governmental policies have influenced firms to adopt and implement green practices in their supply chain and business operations in order to improve socio-environmental sustainability.Global Perspectives on Green Business Administration and Sustainable Supply Chain Management is an essential reference book that discusses innovative green practices including recycling, remanufacturing, reduction in waste and adoption of renewable energy in manufacturing. It also examines environmentally friendly policies that have been adopted by many European and Western countries. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as energy analysis, environmental protections, and logistics development, this book is ideally designed for managers, operations managers, executives, manufacturers, environmentalists, researchers, industry practitioners, academicians, and students.

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Book SynopsisNo matter the industry, the development of information technologies has transformed how information is distributed and used to predict trends. Collecting and identifying the most vital information, however, requires constant management and manipulation.Current Issues and Trends in Knowledge Management, Discovery, and Transfer is an essential reference source that discusses crucial practices for collaborating and distributing work as well as validating accrued knowledge from real-time data. Featuring research on topics such as dynamic knowledge, management systems, and sharing behavior, this book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, librarians, managing professionals, and students seeking coverage on knowledge acquisition and implementation across systems.

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Book SynopsisOver the past years, significant changes have occurred in the corporate sector arising from globalization, increasing international competitiveness, and intensive use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). These developments have led to new corporate and social behaviors that are affecting the entire corporate value chain. Thus, business organizations are focusing on technological innovation as a driving force of development.Emerging Tools and Strategies for Financial Management is a pivotal reference source that explores both practical and theoretical perspectives on how financial management is evolving and how future consequences of technological innovation will affect individuals, businesses, and society. While highlighting topics such as financial imbalance, venture capital, and shadow banking, this publication explores the relationship between companies and their customers and the methods of generating changes in today's enterprises. This book is ideally designed for business managers, financial analysts, financial controllers, directors, finance officers, treasurers, entrepreneurs, CEOs, academicians, students, and research professionals.

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Book SynopsisNew small business owners are constantly pressured to play a major role in the economic growth of their respected nation. However, revitalizing how individuals think, research, teach, and implement performance strategies to improve the operations of these small businesses is critical to entrepreneurial success.Reshaping Entrepreneurship Education With Strategy and Innovation is an essential reference source that discusses strategies to overcome performance barriers as well as implementation of effective entrepreneurial processes based on a wide range of global issues. Featuring research on topics such as authentic leadership, business ethics, and social entrepreneurship, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, business professionals, scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners seeking coverage on innovative performance operations of small businesses.

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Book SynopsisDevelopment in information and communication technologies has led to the advancement of business and enabled enterprises to produce on a global scale. Productivity is a key function in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's market. The internet of things has rapidly become prevalent in the productivity efforts of businesses. Understanding these technologies and how to implement them into current business practices is vital for researchers and practitioners.Internet of Things (IoT) Applications for Enterprise Productivity is a collection of innovative research on the advancing methods productivity efforts of business through the implementation of the internet of things. While highlighting topics including employee motivation, enterprise productivity, and supply chain tracking, this book is ideally designed for manufacturing professionals, industrialists, engineers, managers, practitioners, academicians, and students seeking current research on enterprise production systems and its transformation using internet of things technologies.

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Book SynopsisBusiness industries depend on advanced models and tools that provide an optimal and objective decision-making process, ultimately guaranteeing improved competitiveness, reducing risk, and eliminating uncertainty. Thanks in part to the digital era of the modern world, reducing these conditions has become much more manageable. Advanced Models and Tools for Effective Decision Making Under Uncertainty and Risk Contexts provides research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of effective decision making based not only on mathematical techniques, but also on those technological tools that are available nowadays in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as industrial informatics, knowledge management, and production planning, this book is ideally designed for decision makers, researchers, engineers, academicians, and students.

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Book SynopsisIn a decentralized supply chain, most of the supply chain agents may not share information due to confidentiality policies, quality of information, or different system incompatibilities. Every actor holds its own set of information and attempts to maximize its objective (minimizing costs/minimizing inventory holdings) based on the available settings. Therefore, the agents control their own activities with the objective of improving their own competitiveness, which leads them to make decisions that maximize their local performance by ignoring the other agents or even the final consumer. These decisions are myopic because they do not consider the performance of all the partners to satisfy the consumer. Demand Forecasting and Order Planning in Supply Chains and Humanitarian Logistics is a collection of innovative research that focuses on demand anticipation, forecasting, and order planning as well as humanitarian logistics to propose original solutions for existing problems. While highlighting topics including artificial intelligence, information sharing, and operations management, this book is ideally designed for supply chain managers, logistics personnel, business executives, management experts, operation industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and students who want to improve their understanding of supply chain coordination in order to be competitive in the new era of globalization.

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Book SynopsisSystems thinking is a method of problem solving that deals with various cultural issues including conflict and compromise. In recent years, researchers have begun studying this approach and applying it within several professional fields, specifically organizations and business management. In the modern age of information, professionals are continually looking for new methods to improve traditional practices within their field. Improving organizational practices through the implementation of the soft systems approach is a growing research area that requires in-depth discussion and case studies. Applications of Soft Systems Methodology for Organizational Change is a collection of innovative research on the theories and practices of soft systems and their application within organizational and industrial analysis. While highlighting topics including agent-based modeling, sustainable energy initiatives, and natural resources allocation, this book is ideally designed for researchers, designers, managers, analysts, practitioners, executives, academicians, and students seeking current research on the theories and applications of soft systems design.

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Book SynopsisStrategic disruptors in companies and economies, including blockchain technology, big data, and artificial intelligence, can contribute to the creation of new business opportunities, jobs, and growth. Research is needed on the impacts of these disruptors in Asia, as well as analyses on new business ecosystems and policy implications. Global Challenges and Strategic Disruptors in Asian Businesses and Economies presents a rich collection of chapters that explore and discuss the state of the art, emerging topics, challenges, and success factors in business, big data, innovation, and technology in Asia. The book explores how the internet of things, big data, and artificial intelligence can provide solutions for global challenges and companies. Including topics on digital economy, strategic management, and information technologies, this book is ideal for managing directors, general managers, corporate heads of firms, politicians, executives, entrepreneurs, academicians, decision makers, policymakers, researchers, and students looking to enhance their understanding and collaboration in business, disruptive innovation, and technology in Asia.

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Book SynopsisAlthough there is significant research on large events that take place within athletics, small-scale events are largely ignored, in part due to the lack of press that they generate. However, these events require planning and preparation in the same way that larger sporting events do. This disparity between the effort that goes into the event and the attention the event draws allows for a gap in strategy or information available to those planning smaller scale athletic events. Principles and Practices of Small-Scale Sport Event Management is a cutting-edge reference publication that examines the successful organization and planning of small-scale sporting events. Featuring a wide range of topics such as community engagement, event planning, and sports management, this book is ideal for event planners, sports managers, marketers, academicians, practitioners, industry professionals, researchers, event organizers/coordinators, and students.

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Book SynopsisThe world population is expected to increase exponentially within the next decade, which means that the food demand will increase and so will waste production. The increasing demand for food as well as changes in consumption habits have led to the greater availability and variety of food with a longer shelf life. However, there is a need for effective food waste management and food preservation as wasted food leads to overutilization of water and fossil fuels and increasing greenhouse gas emissions from the degradation of food.The Research Anthology on Food Waste Reduction and Alternative Diets for Food and Nutrition Security explores methods for reducing waste and cutting food loss in order to help the environment and support local communities as well as solve issues including that of land space. It also provides vital research on the development of plant-based foods, meat-alternative diets, and nutritional outcomes. Highlighting a range of topics such as agricultural production, food supply chains, and sustainable diets, this publication is an ideal reference source for policymakers, sustainable developers, politicians, ecologists, environmentalists, corporate executives, farmers, and academicians seeking current research on food and nutrition security.

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Book SynopsisAsia and Oceania are close geographically, have complementary trade and investment opportunities, and have developed strong business relationships during recent decades. The rapid growth of Asia has provided huge two-way opportunities in trade and investment for businesses in these areas. In the coming decades, continued strong growth in East Asia is likely to be accompanied by even stronger growth in South Asia. Businesses in Oceania are generally better placed than those of Western Europe and North America to take early advantage of the burgeoning opportunities in Asia. Emerging Business and Trade Opportunities Between Oceania and Asia is a comprehensive reference that comprises research on the latest business ventures and developments that are being forged between countries that include Australia, China, and India. This book provides insight into general knowledge about the trade and investment policies and patterns of the two areas and specific knowledge about more targeted trade and investment opportunities. Covering a plethora of topics such as economic development, knowledge management, and start-ups across a wide range of industries that include tourism and hospitality, elderly care services, and information technology sectors, it is ideal for existing and new business entrepreneurs in Oceania and Asia; economic and political commentators; and researchers, academics, and students working in the fields of economics and business-oriented disciplines. Additionally, business professionals and financial investors can use the book to gain a deeper understanding of investment opportunities in areas such as health and tourism, and business consultants can utilize it to develop road maps for their clients of future business opportunities in what will continue to be the largest and most rapidly growing part of the world economy.

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Book SynopsisIn this era of globalization, entrepreneurship and its implications on international trade and supply chain management are becoming more critical. In today's change-oriented and complex business environment, both entrepreneurs and managers need to keep up with the latest developments around them. With the help of globalization, it is getting more attractive for entrepreneurs to generate innovative ideas to run business both nationally and internationally. Competitive advantages and the key for sustainable growth for globally founded institutions lies behind effective supply chain management originating from a single idea about establishing a company and the process to the end goal of reaching consumers. This focus on entrepreneurship, business, and supply chain comes at a time when rapid technological advances are continually being made. The Handbook of Research on Recent Perspectives on Management, International Trade, and Logistics reveals the latest data based on research on the issues of entrepreneurship, innovation, contemporary management techniques, and global supply chain management. Chapters include topics such as the effective management of the supply chain, supply chain modeling, e-business solutions, digitalizing the supply chain process, e-business applications, and more. This book is ideal for managers, executives, supply chain specialists, entrepreneurs, business professionals, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the latest findings in international trade, management, logistics, and business.

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Book SynopsisThe monetary instability experienced in recent years imposes enormous costs worldwide and has led to calls for a reset of the international monetary system. To avoid the problem arising again, the value of money must once again be defined in terms of some real commodity or commodities, as it has been for most of history. However, making currencies convertible into gold once again would be no panacea. A better alternative, first proposed in the 19th century and advocated in the 20th century, is for money to be made convertible into a range of commodities other than gold. Stabilizing Currency and Preserving Economic Sovereignty Using the Grondona System discusses how a sustainable basis for sovereign national money systems can be simply achieved by implementing the "Grondona System," whereby the value of currency is stabilized by making it conditionally convertible into a range of primary commodities. Covering a range of topics such as economic growth, fiat money, and digital currencies, this book is ideal for policymakers, economists, investors, academicians, researchers, instructors, and students.

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Book SynopsisIndustry 5.0 is a growing field that has many potential future directions and opportunities for businesses and companies. To ensure society is prepared for this evolving technological world, further study is required on the potential challenges and pitfalls. Advanced Research and Real-World Applications of Industry 5.0 presents an overview of Industry 5.0 and related advanced research and real-world applications. The book also discusses several real-time issues, problems, and applications with corresponding solutions and suggestions. Covering critical topics such as optimization models, cybersecurity threats, and sustainability, this reference work is ideal for business owners, computer scientists, industry professionals, managers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

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Book SynopsisLearn everything you ever wanted to know about economics in this no-nonsense beginner's guideIn a world where everything seems to get more expensive by the day - but most of us don't seem to get any richer - it's easy to feel confused about the economy. If you think it's time you learnt how inflation works, what causes recessions and why the stock market is so unpredictable, then look no further. The Little Book of Economics will bring you up to speed on the basics of micro- and macroeconomics and demystify the world of taxes, trade, investments and finance, in simple English and with easy-to-follow examples. By the end of this crash course, you will have a grasp on all the essential terms, concepts and theories you need to know to understand modern-day capitalism and markets. And you'll also have the answers to questions like:- Can inflation be a good thing? - How does supply and demand work? - Is immigration good for the economy? - How do we prevent another global financial crisis? - What is GDP, and what are the alternatives? and - Why can't we just print more money?

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Book Synopsis''I found the content easy to read, and I could hear Jennifer saying this to me. There are lots of good insights and experiences that she shares with the reader that are very helpful in leading change.'' Steve Green, Director of Business Programs, Microsoft''Insightful, educational and to the point, excellent read, provides real world, some great experiences and lessons learn all of which can be re-applied quickly and effectively in the real world, well done, Great book.'' Andrea Jones, Director of Treasury at Association of Change Management Professionals UK ChapterIn a world defined by dramatic technological and economic shifts, business organizations large and small are finding themselves having to adapt and transform at an unprecedented pace. While these demands have led to numerous theories of change management often with over-complicated methodologies and purely technology-focused approaches the fact remains that change is primarily about people.Aimed at the ordinary line manager just as much as the director of a large company, this book is a short, simple account of practical steps to lead people through change successfully, with quick and easy chapters and pertinent case studies. Drawing on the author's own tried-and-tested ABChange Model, Leading People in Change: A Practical Guide will help you to find the change strategy that is right for your business.''In this book, Jen manages to successfully demystify the often ill-defined discipline of Change Management; she adds a generous helping of practicality and provides us with real world examples that are simple to adopt and implement in your change initiatives. You'll learn enough from the included Case Studies alone to justify the cover price!'' Sean Galloghly, Prosci Certified Change Management Advanced Instructor''Whether you are starting to encounter change, or feel like a veteran, this book will give you insight into how to lead your teams intentionally through it. It brings light into the murky view of how to approach change with a conscious strategy, as opposed to a reactionary plan. It is a great leveller for feelings of overwhelm, to lead you to a clear and strategic plan for the way ahead, that meets the needs of the employees and business you find yourself in. I recommend all leaders grab a copy!'' Nicola Forbes-Taylor, Leadership Consultant and People Director, NFT Consulting

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Book SynopsisTwo women walk into a lift. Only one walks out alive.Lucy is the envy of everyone who knows her. The career she’s worked hard for is flying and she always looks perfectly put together with her beautifully styled blonde hair and designer clothes. But nobody knows she’s harbouring a dark secret, one that would tear her family apart if it’s ever revealed.Shay is a hardworking young lawyer who’s been thrown a lifeline with her new job at Lucy’s company after being made redundant. She knows that she looks a little drab; she can’t afford to dress any better. But nobody knows that her problems run far deeper than money troubles. Her once perfect marriage has become dark and twisted, and she fears what her husband might do next.One fateful evening, Lucy and Shay walk into a lift. Seven minutes later, one woman makes a phone call, saying that the lift is stuck, and no, the other woman can’t come to the phone right now… When the doors open, one woman is dead. The survivor tells the police it’s suicide. But with no witnesses and only her word for it, one vital question must be asked - is she telling the truth?A gripping and unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. Perfect for fans of Steve Cavanagh and Gillian McAllister.This novel is also published in the US and Canada as The Cage.Praise for Seven Minutes Later ‘A firecracker of a novel: it starts out with a bang and keeps on dazzling until its final, thrilling page’ Jessica Barry, bestselling author of Freefall and Don’t Turn Around

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Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide to the CAA and EASA PPL and LAPL Air Law Theoretical Knowledge requirements and written examination.The Air Law Revision Guide starts with a revision section covering all the essential knowledge required to pass the CAA or EASA PPL or LAPL Air Law Theoretical Knowledge examination. This essential knowledge revision section is a unique feature of AFE Revision Guides, allowing the user to consolidate and update their knowledge before attempting the sample exam papers.The essential knowledge revision section is followed by four practice examination papers, each set out in the style of the UK CAA written examination, with a representative number of questions, time limits, question style and subject coverage.The practice exam papers are followed by the explanation sections, in which the correct answer for each question is given, together with a fully worked explanation of why the given answer is correct and (where appropriate) how it is calculated. For each question, a reference is also given to the AFE Aeronautical Knowledge - Air Law manual for further study if required.Based on the best-selling ''PPL Question and Answer'' books which have helped tens of thousands of pilots through their written exams, this revised edition of the CAA and EASA Air Law Revision Guide series is the only up-to-date publication for a pilot studying for the current UK CAA written examination for PPL and LAPL Air Law and incorporates the most recent changes to that examination.The 2021 edition of the EASA PPL Air Law Revision Guide has been fully updated and revised to incorporate the most recent changes to the written examinations.

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Book SynopsisToo often, the subject of radio communications is treated as an ''after thought'' in pilot training. The student pilot may be expected to learn largely from their own training experience but, without a deeper knowledge of proper radio phraseology and Air Traffic Service (ATS) procedures, the student becomes a pilot who is under-confident in use of the radio and dealing with any ATS unit other than that at their home airfield.This potential shortcoming was addressed in the 2015 EASA Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) courses, produced by a team of experienced flying instructors and examiners put together by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). This new syllabus is designed to bring PPL and LAPL training in-line with the modern training environment. In particular, the new training courses are focused on providing up-to-date and practical aeronautical knowledge, rather than requiring the pilot to rote learn largely academic and irrelevant material with little application to ''real world'' flying.To make the most of this new approach to PPL and LAPL theoretical knowledge, Aeronautical Knowledge, Communications is part of a brand new series of aviation training manuals, designed from the beginning to take full advantage of this new methodology in aviation training. In this book, AFE has produced a totally new publication for the subject of Communications, fully aligned with the 2015 EASA PPL and LAPL syllabi and providing the pilot with a deeper understanding of the day-to-day radio procedures in accordance with European standards including the Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA).Aeronautical Knowledge, Communications approaches the subject of radio phraseology and procedures on a ''step-by-step'' basis, from a starting point assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, through to a comprehensive coverage of practical radio communications for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight. In line with modern teaching methodology, the emphasis is on developing sound knowledge and practical skills, rather than requiring the student pilot to learn purely academic material with little or no application to day-to-day operations.Aeronautical Knowledge, Communications is part of a new series of publications marking a fresh and modern approach to Theoretical Knowledge training. This series is now delivering the real-word aeronautical knowledge that today''s pilot need - not just to pass the relevant exams but also to operate safely and proficiently in the modern aviation environment.

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Book SynopsisOperational Procedures is one of the first Theoretical Knowledge (TK) subjects to be tackled on almost any pilot''s licence course.Nevertheless, many student pilots approach ''Ops Proc'' with a heavy heart, not helped by the original syllabus for the subject which was confused and lacked practical knowledge. This shortcoming was addressed in the new 2015 EASA pilot training syllabi, designed to bring pilot training into line with the modern flying environment.To make the best of this new approach to teaching aviation Theoretical Knowledge requires new training material for the student pilot, and Aeronautical Knowledge - Operational Procedures is part of a brand-new series of training manuals, designed from the beginning to take full advantage of this new methodology in aviation training. Rather than merely making revisions to an existing publication, AFE has produced a totally new training manual for Operational Procedures, covering new topics such as Threat and Error Management (TEM), EASA ''Part-NCO'' regulations, Portable Electronic Devices (PED) and incident reporting.Written by the best-selling aviation author of over 25 pilot training manuals, Aeronautical Knowledge - Operational Procedures finally brings this important aviation subject fully up-to-date.

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Book SynopsisThe 2023 edition of the UK VFR Flight Guide contains full data andmapping for over 530 airfields

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Book SynopsisThe 2023 edition of the UK VFR Flight Guide contains full data andmapping for over 530 airfields

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Book SynopsisBritish Railways was created in 1948 when the Great Western, the London, Midland & Scottish, the London & North Eastern and the Southern were taken into public ownership. BR inherited all their locomotives, passenger and goods rolling stock. Whilst much has been published on BR locomotives and passenger stock, accurate and detailed coverage of the large inventory of vehicles used to convey the huge volumes of goods traffic carried by the railways at that time, is less readily available. This series sets out to provide that information. Written by David Larkin, one of the acknowledged experts on British railway wagons, each volume is heavily illustrated throughout.Starting with an overview of the categories of vehicles covered, this fifth volume explores the huge fleet of open general merchandise wagons, of various sizes, acquired from the ''Big Four''. The wagons are generally dealt with in relation to the companies that built them. The types of wagons covered in this volume includes three-plank mostly dropside opens and the more common general merchandise five-plank versions. It also deals with all the wagons which were produced with shock absorbing equipment from the 1930s onwards, low sided 20-ton capacity all-steel aggregate wagons and PW open wagons used for ballast and general loads.This series is an essential work of reference for all those interested in BR''s huge wagon fleet and a valuable reference tool for railway modellers.

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