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Taylor & Francis Inc Kill the Company: End the Status Quo, Start an
Book SynopsisIn the ever-changing world of business, we've arrived at a point where process has trumped culture, where the race toward efficiency has left us unable to reach our potential. Stuck in the land of status quo, we've forgotten how to think. The very structures put in place to help businesses grow are now holding us back;; it's time to Kill the Company. This book is a call to arms: to start a revolution in how we think and work. But instead of more one-size-fits-all change initiatives forced upon employees, we need to embrace small changes that create ripple effects throughout the organization. Lisa Bodell urges companies to move from "Zombies, Inc." to "Think, Inc." Thinking can no longer be exclusive to the creative team or lead strategists. A culture of curiosity must be fostered among the ranks to shake up our standard practices, from unproductive meetings to go-nowhere strategic planning. This revolution can and will awaken our ability to think, and ultimately, to innovate and grow.Table of ContentsForeword, Introduction The First Step Toward Greatness, PART I: BREAKING DOWN THE STATUS QUO, 1. Innovation Begins with You, 2. Three Kinds of Culture—Which Is Yours?, 3. Kill the Company, 4. Do Less, Achieve More, PART II: BUILDING THE NEW FOUNDATION, 5. Capabilities for the New Era, 6. Think Inc. Behaviors, 7. Case in Point: Driving Change at a Financial Services Giant, 8. Your Innovation Toolkit, Conclusion The Killer Company: Poised for the Future, Acknowledgments, Endnotes, Index
£28.99
Booknology Generation X Approved - Top 20 Keys to Effective
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RARI Publishing, LLC The ABCs of Property Management: What You Need to Know to Maximize Your Money Now
Book SynopsisSo you've made your real estate investment...and now the question is: How are you going to make it profitable? How will you maximize its potential and make it grow in value? One word: Management. Hundreds of thousands know bestselling author Ken McElroy as a real estate investment tycoon. In this book, Ken reveals the key to his success: Exceptional property management. He teaches you the most important principles and keys to achieving success where others fail. THE ABC'S OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT tells readers: How to decide when to manage your property and when to hire someone to do it How to implement the right systems and structures for your investment How to manage and maximize cash flow What to expect: A month in the life of an owner-manager How to find the right property manager (and avoid the wrong ones) How to assemble a superior management team
£17.09
World Century China Horizon, The: Glory And Dream Of A
Book SynopsisThis is a book of China's own political narrative written by one of China's leading and best-known thinkers. It is the last part of the author's 'China Trilogy', which is a best-seller in China, with over one million copies sold. The book in itself is a centerpiece of the unfolding debate within China on the nature and future of the country and how it compares with the West. It addresses a hugely important issue of the day, i.e., in what way China is overtaking or may overtake the United States as the world's preeminent power. The author provides an original and thought-provoking study on how China has managed, through its own development model, to catch up and even surpass, to various extents, the United States, in terms of gross GDP, net household assets and social protection.The book elaborates on how China has engaged itself in reshaping its institutions to ensure its smooth rise, drawing on the strengths of its own traditions, socialist legacies and elements from the West. It analyzes the weakness of the Western political institutions and discusses how China has developed its own institutional edge over the West. The author argues that as a civilizational state, China has evolved a logic of its own for development and its own political discourse which questions seriously many Western assumptions about democracy, good governance and universal values.The book recaptures the essence of China's past glory and discusses the horizon of the Chinese dream as well as how China should meet the various challenges ahead. It offers a unique and original perspective on the future of this coming superpower. Like The China Wave, this book is both discerning and provocative, and serves as a required reading for everyone concerned with the rise of China and its global implications.
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Xeno Books The Fundraisers Handbook
Book SynopsisAfter a financial windfall, businesswoman Lisa Greer discovered many nonprofits were inefficient and outdated in their fundraising. Shocked by their dysfunction, she dedicated her career to revamping the nonprofit sector. As a major donor and bestselling author of "Philanthropy Revolution," Greer now presents her new book, THE ESSENTIAL FUNDRAISER’S HANDBOOK: A Guide to Maximizing Donations, Retaining Donors, and Saving the Giving Sector for Good.In this book, Greer addresses the impending historic wealth transfer in the US and offers fundraisers concrete steps to reverse declining donations. Drawing from her extensive experience and research, she provides actionable strategies for nonprofits to identify, retain, and increase financial supporters. THE ESSENTIAL FUNDRAISER''S HANDBOOK is both a critique and a roadmap for achieving long-term sustainability in the nonprofit sector.You will learn: How to activate and retain the millions of Millennials and Gen Z who want to give but don’t know where to start How to use the for-profit, wildly successful subscription model to build a monthly giving program The do''s and don’ts of fundraiser etiquette and what donors should expect from their charitable interactions When galas make sense and when they are a waste of money How the industry ignores people of color and women, and the billions of dollars being left on the table How to understand and access the $230 billion in Donor Advised Funds How to build a more inclusive, active, and supportive board of directors
£13.49
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Psychological Bases of Sport Injuries 4th Edition
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Charles E Gaudet II an Imprint of Telemachus Press The Predictable Profits Playbook: The
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Ideapress Publishing Good Authority: How to Become the Leader Your
Book Synopsis"Required reading for anyone who wants to do more than merely manage people. Good Authority is a modern classic, and it will redefine what it means to be the boss." — Seth Godin, Author, Linchpin Imagine a world where personal and professional growth are one thing, where improving your relationships and owning your strengths at work translate directly into the rest of your life. Creating a company culture like that is not a dream. Through personal stories and real-life conversations, Jonathan takes you into the room with managers and employees where real culture change happens, and shows you a new kind of employee mentoring where each person gets the real-time feedback, support, and clear boundaries we all need to get beyond the patterns that hold us back. In this provocative and timely new book, Jonathan brings together what he has learned over a twenty-year journey as an executive, entrepreneur, team leader and leadership trainer. Combining his experience as the CEO and CBO of EMyth where he led the transformation of a global coaching brand with the lessons learned along his own personal growth journey, Jonathan walks us through a step-by-step approach that integrates the leading edges of both. You'll discover a way to lead your team that is both profoundly human and results-oriented at the same time. Whether you re a CEO or business owner, executive, team leader, consultant, or coach, Good Authority will give you new ideas and inspiration you can put into practice. Most importantly, it will give you permission to be more of who you are at work than you ever thought possible.
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Ideapress Publishing Sweating Together
Book SynopsisSweating Together: How Peloton Built a Billion Dollar Venture and Created Community in a Digital World by David J. Miller, PhD (#ChicagoBorn) The ultimate front row look at the meteoric rise of Peloton, one of the hottest consumer and fitness brands in the world. In Sweating Together Miller brings readers directly into the center of the sweat soaked, adrenaline fueled, NYC phenomena that is Peloton and provides a first-hand account of the rise of one of the most important ventures of tomorrow’s economy. In 2012 John Foley and a group of co-founders launched Peloton, an interactive fitness and media company. In less than 10 years the company would be worth billions, disrupt the fitness industry and create a rabid, life changing community of members using sweat to span the digital and physical worlds. Join Peloton fanatic and George Mason University entrepreneurship professor David J. Miller (#ChicagoBorn on the Peloton platform) as he dives deep into the people, business models and stories behind the ascent of Peloton. From well-being, social media and gamification to the role of physical space in a digital world, talent retention and community building, there is no better venture for understanding our ever-expanding innovation fueled, well-being economy than Peloton. Miller unwittingly became a Peloton addict and spent thousands of hours sweating and growing relationships with Peloton members; he interviewed founders John Foley and Tom Cortese as well as other senior Peloton leaders, and Peloton celebrity instructors Robin Arzon, Matt Wilpers, Jenn Sherman and Jess King. Join Miller and race into the future with Peloton Trade Review“A timely, authoritative portrait of a breakthrough company.”—Kirkus Reviews
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John Murray Press Speaking of India: Bridging the Communication Gap
Book SynopsisWesterners and Indians are working more closely together and in greater numbers than ever before. The opportunities are vast, but so is the cultural divide. Misunderstandings and frustration due to cultural differences wreak havoc on success. In this revised edition of Speaking of India, author and intercultural communications expert Craig Storti attempts to ease the frustration, and bring cultural understanding in business and life. With a new foreword by Ranjini Manian, author of Doing Business in India for Dummies, the book also features new content on managing remotely, and the results of a five-year cultural survey. With more than a dozen years of experience working between the two cultures, Storti has identified key cultural flashpoints and the result is a powerful series of Best Practices, which is the basis of Speaking of India.Trade ReviewStorti's cultural observations about Indians are spot on. -- Ranjini Manian, CEO, Global Adjustments, and author of Doing Business in India for DummiesTimely and insightful, this book is a great start on the journey of cultural appreciation. Through examining everyday conversations, a complex subject is made accessible. Herein lies the brilliance of Speaking of India. -- Sampath Iyengar, Partner, Forum Synergies PE Fund, IndiaThis is a must read! It provides rich insight into why routine interactions are often misconstrued, and offers practical advice on how to present material so both the East and West can relate. -- Nikki Webster, Learning and Development Director, CNA Insurance CompaniesStorti helps us understand that by finely tuning our eyes and ears to the differences, we can bridge the gaps and strengthen our business relationships. -- Chris Gilmore, Vendor Management Director, CNA Insurance CompaniesIf you're involved in business interactions with counterparts in India or the West, you are very likely to experience a number of scenarios described in this book. By the time you have finished the book, Storti's suggestions will make complete sense...and you will save yourself a lot of time and frustration by implementing them! -- Lionel Laroche, Founder, Multicultural Business Solutions and author of Danger and Opportunity: Bridging Cultural Diversity for Competitive Advantage
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IT Revolution Press DevOps For The Modern Enterprise: Winning
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2018 DevOps Dozen Best DevOps Book!In this award-winning title, thought leader Mirco Hering lays out a roadmap to success for IT managers of legacy organizations, showing them how to create the right ecosystem, how to empower people to bring their best to work every day, and how to put the right technology in the driver's seat to propel their organization to success.Many organizations are facing the uphill battle of modernizing their legacy IT infrastructure. Most have evolved over the years by taking lessons from traditional or legacy manufacturing: creating a production process that puts the emphasis on the process instead of the people performing the tasks, allowing the organization to treat people like resources to try to achieve high-quality outcomes. But those practices and ideas are failing modern IT, where collaboration and creativeness are required to achieve high-performing, high-quality success. But just having the right methods and tools will not magically transform an organization; the cultural change that is the hardest is also the most impactful. Using principles from Agile, Lean, and DevOps as well as first-hand examples from the enterprise world, Hering addresses the different challenges that legacy organizations face as they transform into modern IT departments.Trade Review“This is a truly practical companion book to the other leading publications in the DevOps space. Mirco shares real-world lessons from many years of collective experience and provides tried and tested exercises for you to use to help drive insights and improvements in your organization.” -- Emily Arnautovic, Software Architect"A pragmatic view on IT and DevOps that doesn't just focus on the ‘what' but the ‘how' based on first-hand experience.” -- Ajay Nair, DevOps Architect“Mirco knows his stuff. He has a way of stating simple choices and framing options that encourage action. His unique perspective on how to transform your IT organization, especially when you have heavily invested in outsourcing, are both thoughtful and practical. After you read his book, make sure to subscribe to his blog. You want to make sure to have Mirco by your side as you go through this transformation.” -- Mustafa Kapadia, Digital Transformation Lead, IBM“This is a much needed book on building teamwork to drive technology infrastructure efforts. Mirco introduces a simple set of processes and well reasoned principles to align the organization, transform technology infrastructure, and deliver value for customers.” -- Eric Passmore, Partner Director of Commerce, Microsoft“DevOps is a hot topic. Pretty much every major organization wants it, and pretty much every major organization is struggling to come to grips with what ‘it' is and exactly how to get it. Mirco is a rare entity in the space. He's an architect who has grown up in large, complex organizations working with even larger, more complex systems integrators and delivery partners heavily reliant on ERP, CRM and other COTS applications that seem to challenge much of what DevOps is about. Both pragmatic and practical, he not only gives great tips on how to find your way down the DevOps path in these environments but will help you avoid many a mistake as he shares his own.” -- Mark Richards, SAFe Fellow at Coactivation"Whether you are just getting started with DevOps or you are a seasoned professional seeking counsel on how to apply its principles at scale, as you go through DevOps for the Modern Enterprise, you will find yourself infected by the enthusiasm Mirco has for DevOps and the benefits it can bring." -- Dr. Bhaskar Ghosh
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Emerge Publishing Group, LLC Sustainable in Stilettos: A style-conscious guide
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Insight International Inc. Wired: Connect with what makes you come alive
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£10.19
Writing King Focus on LinkedIn: Create a Personal Brand on
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£16.54
Mythical Legends Publishing Self, Small, Independent Publishers' Guide and
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£999.99
Nawcc Pillar & Scroll
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Nawcc Antebellum Shelf Clock Making in Farmington and
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Networlding Publishing More Than My Title: The Power of Hybrid
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Networlding Publishing Excellence Now: Extreme Humanism
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£19.79
Create Marketing Solutions 156 Ways To Market Your Local Business: And Stand
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Cato Institute Downsizing Federal Government Spending
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£11.12
World Scientific Publishing Co Inc (USA) Services Marketing: People, Technology, Strategy
Book SynopsisServices Marketing: People, Technology, Strategy is the ninth edition of the globally leading textbook for Services Marketing by Jochen Wirtz and Christopher Lovelock, extensively updated to feature the latest academic research, industry trends, and technology, social media, and case examples.This book takes on a strong managerial approach presented through a coherent and progressive pedagogical framework rooted in solid academic research. It features cases and examples from all over the world and is suitable for students who want to gain a wider managerial view.Supplementary Material Resources:Resources are available to instructors who adopt this textbook for their courses. These include: (1) Instructor's Manual, (2) Case Teaching Notes, (3) PowerPoint deck, and (4) Test Bank. Please contact sales@wspc.com.Key Features:
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Common Notions Cancer and Capitalism
Book SynopsisA bold rethinking of cancer as a biological phenomenon, an indictment of science that serves capitalism, and a radical vision of liberated health and well-being.More than fifty years after the declaration of the War on Cancer, we are nowhere closer to victory. The problem lies in the way cancer is understood and the “cancer-industrial complex” that has been established to address it. The cancer-industrial complex arises from the symbiosis of private corporations, nonprofit organizations such as universities and foundations, and public governmental regulatory bodies in the post-genomic era. This network profits off a vulnerable population who exist in a market that is structurally rigged against them given their physical and socioeconomic conditions. Under the auspices of scientific research and technological progress, much of which is well-meaning, a critical extortion takes place.Metastasis brings the cancer-industrial complex to the fore of our understanding of what cancer is, the chronic nature of the disease, its unmistakable parallels to capitalism, its inextricable link to the neoliberal model of economic development, and its disproportionate burden on nonwhite and poor populations—and what it will really take to rid ourselves of the gravest dangers to our individual and collective well-being.Trained as a cancer scientist, Nafis Hasan offers a critical and clinical reading of current narratives of cancer research and the conditions that put the onus on the individual rather than our collective efforts to prevent cancer incidence and deaths. He offers a visionary alternative theory about carcinogenesis—one countering the dominant neoliberal idea of mutations causing cancer—and centers a dialectical approach to understanding the biology and sociology of cancer. Hasan states, “If we must fight the longest war, then it should be the war against capitalism, whose growth has metastasized in every aspect of our society and ourselves.”
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Love-Based Publishing Love-Based Copywriting Books: Volumes 1 and 2
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Iron Circus Comics Radium Girls
Book Synopsis"Compelling, inspiring, and radiant." -- FOREWORD"Excels in showing the camaraderie of the 'Ghost Girls.'" -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Another example of how great graphic novels are at teaching history." -- BOOK RIOTIt’s 1918 in Orange, New Jersey, and everyone knows the “Ghost Girls.” The proud holders of well-paying jobs at the local watch factory, these working-class young women gain their nickname from the fine dusting of glowing, radioactive powder that clings to their clothes after every shift painting watch dials. The soft, greenish glow even stains their lips and tongues, which they use to point the fine brushes used in their work. It’s perfectly harmless . . . or so claims the watch manufacturer. When teeth start falling out, followed by jawbones, the dial painters become the unprepared vanguard on the frontlines of the burgeoning workers’ rights movement. Desperate for compensation and acknowledgement from the company that has doomed them, the Ghost Girls must fight, not just for their own lives but the future of every woman to follow them. A stunning graphic novel retelling of the shocking and inspiring true story. Trade Review2022 GNCRT Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens"While the focus is on their work and the radium poisoning that comes with it, the book offers readers a glimpse into a world where drinking is illegal and speakeasies abound, where women’s bathing suits are literally measured for length, and the right to vote is newly won." -- BOOKLIST"Though inspired by a tragedy, RADIUM GIRLS is a compelling, inspiring, and radiant historical novel." -- FOREWORD"What shines here most brightly are the voices and characters of the women involved." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Excels in showing the camaraderie of the “Ghost Girls” as they become accidental activists." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Another example of how great graphic novels are at teaching history." -- BOOK RIOT"Brings to life an important period in history and will keep readers engaged in these women's stories from the first page." -- ALA GRAPHIC NOVEL ROUNDTABLE"The quickness of the story and the beautiful artwork will hold teens’ attention for this important history lesson." -- YALSA"Cy tells us about the terrible fate of the Radium Girls, these young women unjustly sacrificed on the altar of technical progress." -- CULTURAL SERVICES OF THE FRENCH EMBASSY IN THE U.S."One of the most stunning graphic novels I’ve seen in a long time." -- LIBRARYCOMIC.COM"Cy’s soft colors and abstract shapes carry so much weight and power to this story." -- MULTIVERSITY COMICS"Cy has created a graphic novel to show the humanity of the women who suffered." -- FANGIRL NATION
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La'wana Harris Action Guide: Diversity Beyond Lip Service
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John Wiley & Sons Inc CFA Program Curriculum 2020 Level II, Volumes 1-6
Book SynopsisAll CFA® Program exams through November 2021 will reflect the 2020 curriculum. Purchase your copy and begin studying for Level II now! The CFA® Program Curriculum 2020 Level II Box Set provides candidates and other motivated investment professionals with the official curriculum tested on the Level II CFA exam. This set includes practical instruction on the 10 core topics covered in the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) to prepare readers for their 2020 or 2021 Level II exam windows. Beyond the fundamentals, this set also offers expert guidance on how the CBOK is applied in practice. The Level II CFA® Program Curriculum focuses on complex analysis and asset valuation; it is designed to help candidates use essential investment concepts in real-world situations analysts encounter in the field. Topics explored in this box set include ethical and professional standards, quantitative analysis, economics, financial reporting and analysis, corporate finance, equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternative investments, and portfolio management. Visuals like charts, graphs, figures, and diagrams illustrate complex material covered on the Level II exam, and practice questions with answers help you understand your study progress while reinforcing important content. The CFA® Program Curriculum 2020 Level II Box Set builds from the foundational investment skills covered in Level I. This set helps you: Incorporate analysis skills into case evaluations Master complex calculations and quantitative techniques Understand the international standards used for valuation and analysis Gauge your skills and understanding against each Learning Outcome Statement Perfect for anyone considering the CFA® designation or currently preparing for a 2021 exam window, the 2020 Level II Box Set is a must-have resource for applying the skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst®.Table of ContentsHow to Use the CFA Program Curriculum ix Curriculum Development Process ix Organization of the Curriculum x Features of the Curriculum x Designing Your Personal Study Program xi Feedback xiii Ethical and Professional Standards Study Session 1 Ethical and Professional Standards (1) 3 Reading 1 Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct 5 Preface 5 Evolution of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct 6 Standards of Practice Handbook 6 Summary of Changes in the Eleventh Edition 7 CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program 9 Adoption of the Code and Standards 10 Acknowledgments 10 Ethics and the Investment Industry 11 Why Ethics Matters 11 CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct 15 Preamble 15 The Code of Ethics 15 Standards of Professional Conduct 16 Reading 2 Guidance for Standards I–VII 21 Standard I: Professionalism 21 Standard I(A) Knowledge of the Law 21 Guidance 21 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 26 Application of the Standard 27 Standard I(B) Independence and Objectivity 30 Guidance 30 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 35 Application of the Standard 36 Standard I(C) Misrepresentation 43 Guidance 43 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 46 Application of the Standard 48 Standard I(D) Misconduct 53 Guidance 53 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 54 Application of the Standard 54 Standard II: Integrity of Capital Markets 56 Standard II(A) Material Nonpublic Information 56 Guidance 56 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 60 Application of the Standard 63 Standard II(B) Market Manipulation 68 Guidance 68 Application of the Standard 69 Standard III: Duties to Clients 73 Standard III(A) Loyalty, Prudence, and Care 73 Guidance 73 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 77 Application of the Standard 78 Standard III(B) Fair Dealing 82 Guidance 82 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 84 Application of the Standard 86 Standard III(C) Suitability 90 Guidance 90 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 93 Application of the Standard 94 Standard III(D) Performance Presentation 97 Guidance 97 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 98 Application of the Standard 98 Standard III(E) Preservation of Confidentiality 101 Guidance 101 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 103 Application of the Standard 103 Standard IV: Duties to Employers 105 Standard IV(A) Loyalty 105 Guidance 105 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 109 Application of the Standard 109 Standard IV(B) Additional Compensation Arrangements 116 Guidance 116 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 116 Application of the Standard 116 Standard IV(C) Responsibilities of Supervisors 118 Guidance 118 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 120 Application of the Standard 122 Standard V: Investment Analysis, Recommendations, and Actions 126 Standard V(A) Diligence and Reasonable Basis 126 Guidance 126 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 130 Application of the Standard 130 Standard V(B) Communication with Clients and Prospective Clients 137 Guidance 138 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 140 Application of the Standard 141 Standard V(C) Record Retention 146 Guidance 146 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 147 Application of the Standard 148 Standard VI: Conflicts of Interest 149 Standard VI(A) Disclosure of Conflicts 149 Guidance 149 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 152 Application of the Standard 152 Standard VI(B) Priority of Transactions 157 Guidance 157 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 158 Application of the Standard 160 Standard VI(C) Referral Fees 162 Guidance 162 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 162 Application of the Standard 162 Standard VII: Responsibilities as a CFA Institute Member or CFA Candidate 165 Standard VII(A) Conduct as Participants in CFA Institute Programs 165 Guidance 165 Application of the Standard 167 Standard VII(B) Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program 170 Guidance 170 Recommended Procedures for Compliance 172 Application of the Standard 173 Practice Problems 175 Solutions 193 Study Session 2 Ethical and Professional Standards (2) 205 Reading 3 Application of the Code and Standards 207 Introduction 207 Edvard Stark 208 Duties to Clients 209 Duties to Employers 210 Investment Analysis, Recommendations, and Actions 211 Conflicts of Interest 211 Subath Agarway 212 Professionalism 214 Conflicts of Interest 215 Peter Sherman 216 Loyalty to One’s Employer 217 Solicitation of Clients and Prospects 218 Misappropriation of Employer Property 218 Disclosure of Additional Compensation and Conflicts 219 Preston Partners 220 Responsibilities to Clients and Interactions with Clients 221 Allocation of Trades 222 Responsibilities of Supervisors 223 Super Selection 224 Responsibilities of Supervisors 225 Employees and the Employer/Supervisor 226 Reasonable Basis 227 Duties to Clients 227 Investment Recommendations and Actions 227 Priority of Transactions 228 Reading 4 Trade Allocation: Fair Dealing and Disclosure 229 Reading 5 Changing Investment Objectives 233 Quantitative Methods Study Session 3 Quantitative Methods 237 Reading 6 Fintech in Investment Management 239 Introduction 239 What Is Fintech? 240 Big Data 241 Sources of Big Data 242 Big Data Challenges 244 Advanced Analytical Tools: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 244 Types of Machine Learning 245 Data Science: Extracting Information from Big Data 247 Data Processing Methods 247 Data Visualization 247 Selected Applications of Fintech to Investment Management 249 Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing 249 Robo-Advisory Services 250 Risk Analysis 252 Algorithmic Trading 253 Distributed Ledger Technology 253 Permissioned and Permissionless Networks 255 Applications of Distributed Ledger Technology to Investment Management 256 Summary 257 Practice Problems 259 Solutions 261 Reading 7 Correlation and Regression 263 Introduction 264 Correlation Analysis 264 Scatter Plots 264 Correlation Analysis 265 Calculating and Interpreting the Correlation Coefficient 268 Limitations of Correlation Analysis 270 Uses of Correlation Analysis 273 Testing the Significance of the Correlation Coefficient 282 Linear Regression 285 Linear Regression with One Independent Variable 286 Assumptions of the Linear Regression Model 289 The Standard Error of Estimate 292 The Coefficient of Determination 295 Hypothesis Testing 297 Analysis of Variance in a Regression with One Independent Variable 305 Prediction Intervals 308 Limitations of Regression Analysis 311 Summary 311 Practice Problems 314 Solutions 323 Reading 8 Multiple Regression and Machine Learning 327 Introduction 328 Multiple Linear Regression 328 Assumptions of the Multiple Linear Regression Model 334 Predicting the Dependent Variable in a Multiple Regression Model 339 Testing whether All Population Regression Coefficients Equal Zero 341 Adjusted R2 343 Using Dummy Variables in Regressions 344 Violations of Regression Assumptions 348 Heteroskedasticity 349 Serial Correlation 355 Multicollinearity 359 Heteroskedasticity, Serial Correlation, Multicollinearity: Summarizing the Issues 362 Model Specification and Errors in Specification 363 Principles of Model Specification 363 Misspecified Functional Form 364 Time-Series Misspecification (Independent Variables Correlated with Errors) 372 Other Types of Time-Series Misspecification 376 Models with Qualitative Dependent Variables 376 Machine Learning 378 Major Focuses of Data Analytics 379 What Is Machine Learning? 380 Types of Machine Learning 381 Machine Learning Algorithms 383 Supervised Machine Learning: Training 390 Summary 391 Practice Problems 396 Solutions 421 Reading 9 Time-Series Analysis 433 Introduction to Time-Series Analysis 434 Challenges of Working with Time Series 436 Trend Models 437 Linear Trend Models 437 Log-Linear Trend Models 440 Trend Models and Testing for Correlated Errors 446 Autoregressive (AR) Time-Series Models 447 Covariance-Stationary Series 448 Detecting Serially Correlated Errors in an Autoregressive Model 449 Mean Reversion 452 Multiperiod Forecasts and the Chain Rule of Forecasting 453 Comparing Forecast Model Performance 456 Instability of Regression Coefficients 458 Random Walks and Unit Roots 461 Random Walks 461 The Unit Root Test of Nonstationarity 465 Moving-Average Time-Series Models 469 Smoothing Past Values with an n-Period Moving Average 470 Moving-Average Time-Series Models for Forecasting 472 Seasonality in Time-Series Models 474 Autoregressive Moving-Average Models 480 Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity Models 481 Regressions with More than One Time Series 484 Other Issues in Time Series 488 Suggested Steps in Time-Series Forecasting 489 Summary 490 Practice Problems 494 Solutions 510 Reading 10 Excerpt from “Probabilistic Approaches: Scenario Analysis, Decision Trees, and Simulations” 519 Introduction 519 Simulations 520 Steps in Simulation 520 An Example of a Simulation 523 Use in Decision Making 526 Simulations with Constraints 527 Issues 528 Risk-Adjusted Value and Simulations 529 An Overall Assessment of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Approaches 530 Comparing the Approaches 530 Complement or Replacement for Risk-Adjusted Value 531 In Practice 532 Conclusion 533 Economics Study Session 4 Economics 537 Reading 11 Currency Exchange Rates: Understanding Equilibrium Value 539 Introduction 540 Foreign Exchange Market Concepts 540 Arbitrage Constraints on Spot Exchange Rate Quotes 544 Forward Markets 548 The Mark-to-Market Value of a Forward Contract 552 A Long-Term Framework for Exchange Rates 556 International Parity Conditions 557 The Carry Trade 572 The Impact of Balance of Payments Flows 575 Current Account Imbalances and the Determination of Exchange Rates 576 Capital Flows and the Determination of Exchange Rates 579 Monetary and Fiscal Policies 585 The Mundell–Fleming Model 585 Monetary Models of Exchange Rate Determination 587 The Portfolio Balance Approach 590 Exchange Rate Management: Intervention and Controls 593 Warning Signs of a Currency Crisis 596 Summary 600 Appendix 605 Practice Problems 606 Solutions 614 Reading 12 Economic Growth and the Investment Decision 619 Introduction 620 Growth in the Global Economy: Developed vs. Developing Economies 620 Savings and Investment 623 Financial Markets and Intermediaries 623 Political Stability, Rule of Law, and Property Rights 624 Education and Health Care Systems 624 Tax and Regulatory Systems 625 Free Trade and Unrestricted Capital Flows 625 Summary of Factors Limiting Growth in Developing Countries 626 Why Potential Growth Matters to Investors 628 Determinants of Economic Growth 633 Production Function 633 Capital Deepening vs. Technological Progress 635 Growth Accounting 637 Extending the Production Function 639 Natural Resources 639 Labor Supply 641 Labor Quality: Human Capital 646 Capital: ICT and Non-ICT 647 Technology 649 Public Infrastructure 653 Summary 653 Theories of Growth 658 Classical Model 659 Neoclassical Model 659 Endogenous Growth Theory 671 Convergence Debate 674 Growth in an Open Economy 678 Summary 686 Practice Problems 690 Solutions 697 Reading 13 Economics of Regulation 701 Introduction 701 Overview of Regulation 702 Classification of Regulations and Regulators 702 Economic Rationale for Regulation 705 Regulatory Tools 708 Regulation of Commerce 713 Regulation of Financial Markets 717 Cost–Benefit Analysis of Regulation 718 Analysis of Regulation 720 Effects of Regulations 722 Summary 725 Practice Problems 728 Solutions 732 Appendices 734 Glossary G-1 Index I-1
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Momentum Press Project Management: A Common Sense Guide to the PMBOK, Part One - Framework and Schedule
Book SynopsisThe Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge published by the Project Management Institute provides a roadmap of 47 processes designed to support project managers in all phases of project management. The sheer number of processes and their allocation across process groups and knowledge areas may leave project managers in a quandary about where to start and how to apply the many components of project management processes. What is lacking is a simple explanatory guide for the layman that clarifies the ""big picture"" of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). This explains where a project manager should begin when managing projects, and how the project manager can easily make use of the PMBOK framework to progress from an initial idea to a project schedule.
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Beyond Publishing Ballgames to Boardrooms: Leadership, Business,
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Doll Consulting Services, LLC Building Psychological Fitness: How High
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Good2go Publishing 12 Step Real Estate Crash Course: An Interactive
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Publishing Circle Champions Never Make Cold Calls: High-Impact,
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Genius Book Company Police Pranks, Jokes, and Other Stories Not
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Maven House Press Expand Beyond Your Current Culture
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Defiance Press Freedom First
Book SynopsisFreedom First is a collection of 118 nonfiction readings focused on simplified stories that convey practical economic insights. Most of the readings explain how free markets drive economic prosperity and how market prices communicate signals to coordinate cooperation. The book clarifies the concept of natural rights and the role of natural rights and other institutions in promoting freedom and prosperity. Some of the readings discuss the causes of economic growth and evaluate the role of wealth in meeting the goals of the participants of economies. The book examines the core beliefs and goals of the progressive left and defends traditional American values regarding economics. The book's many varied discussions focus on applying evidence and logic to ascertain the relative merits of economic freedom and authoritarianism. A moderate number of the readings have a 'college professor memoir' aspect that includes recollection of classroom discussions or activities. The readings are independe
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Simon And Schuster Group USA Talk Is Chief
Book SynopsisA compelling book inspiring leaders to treat their daily communication practices as seriously as their executive responsibilities.
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Mynd Matters Publishing From Ball Girl to CMO
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Business Expert Press The Leadership Development Journey: How
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Chicago Business Press Performance Management
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C. S. Johnson Should I Go To College? What About Student Loan
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Monkfish Book Publishing Company The Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom: The
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Forefront Books She's Selling What?!: A Skeptical Husband's Guide
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Forefront Books Discipline Strategy: A Guide to Making a Great
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Forefront Books The Rugged Entrepreneur: What Every Disruptive
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Business Expert Press An Overview of The Public Relations Function
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Authority Publishing Pandemic, Inc.: 8 Trends Driving Business Growth
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NEWTYPE Publishing Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your
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Conscious Capitalism Press It's About TIME: How Businesses Can Save the
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