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Taylor & Francis Strategy Execution and Complexity
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Taylor & Francis Winning the Talent War through Neurodiversity
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Taylor & Francis The Rules of Success
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Practical Guide to Security Assessments
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Knowledge Management Business Intelligence and Content Management
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Strategic Intelligence Business Intelligence Competitive Intelligence and Knowledge Management
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Standard for Auditing Computer Applications
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Management Consulting Projects
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides students with an easy to use, proven roadmap for completing a successful consulting project from start to finish.Primarily designed for students who work as outside consultants on solving client problems and investigating potential opportunities, the textbook's structure first explains the consulting process to students and then depicts it in a chronological flow, using real-life examples to demonstrate practical application. Each section builds upon the previous one, focusing on the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills for employability. Now in its sixth edition, this text has been fully revised to bring it up to date with the current business context and global environment, including: A major expansion of the tools and resources needed for students to conduct research on a client's situation. A new final chapter that ties the overarching consulting process together and focuses on hTrade Review‘This book is an insightful guide full of vital information for anyone leading student consulting projects. The instructions that range from the consulting framework to developing team dynamics ensure that your students will engage, discover, and grasp the intricacies of business consulting.’ William C. McDowell, Turner Chair of Entrepreneurship / Executive and Academic Director, Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Bradley University, USA ‘Not only does Management Consulting Projects, 6th edition, help students understand the underlying principles of consulting projects, teamwork, and hands-on consulting with clients, it provides concrete examples of documents, processes, and key success factors as a "recipe book" for a successful consulting team-client experience. With this text in hand, students’, instructors’, and clients’ experiences with these projects will undoubtedly be more successful.’ Whitney Peake, Vitale Professor of Entrepreneurship and Chair, Management Department, Western Kentucky University, USA Table of Contents1. Experiential Learning Using Consulting 2. Developing the Consulting Team and its Dynamics 3. Identifying the Client’s Issues Through Root Cause Analysis 4. Client Contract Development and Relationship Management 5. Project Deliverables 6. Professional Development and Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Doing Business in Emerging Markets
Book SynopsisThis volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the business, financial and economic aspects of emerging markets. Using case studies from India, Turkey, Bangladesh and Africa, it discusses themes such as megaprojects, infrastructure and sustainability; cross-border mergers and acquisitions; a new paradigm for educational markets; exports competitiveness; work engagement in service sector; mobile banking and crowdfunding; and venture capital flow into emerging economies, to focus on the trade, foreign investment, financial, and social progress of these economies. The chapters review the current state, learnings, changing scenarios, business practices, and financial and economic perspectives across emerging markets while examining progression, challenges and the way forward.With its rigorous approach and topical content, this book will be useful to scholars and researchers of management studies, business management, financial management, business economics, international businTable of ContentsDoing Business in Emerging Markets: Progress and Promises — An Introduction 1. Megaprojects, Infrastructure and Sustainability in Emerging Markets 2. Developing a Conceptual Framework for Determinants of Exports Competitiveness in Emerging Markets 3. Learning Organization for Attaining Inclusive Growth: A New Paradigm for the Emerging Educational Market 4. Investment Motivations and Institutional Quality: Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions by Turkish MNCs 5. Africa Through Times: Recent Successes and Lessons for Emerging Markets 6. Towards Enhancing Work Engagement in Service Sector in India: A Conceptual Model 7. Opportunities and Challenges of Sustainable Marketing Practices in Emerging Markets 8. Indian–Russian Bilateral Relations: Two Emerging Giants and their Business Relationship 9. Mobile Banking for Financial Inclusion in a Developing Economy: Evidence from Bangladesh 10. Crowdfunding in the Emerging Markets 11. Spillover Effect of Quantitative Easing on Venture Capital Flow into the Emerging Economies: A Case of India
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Family Business Management
Book SynopsisFamily Business Management provides an accessible overview of the core aspects of family business, with an international, practice-based perspective.Structured in four parts, the book covers key topics such as family firm goals, conflict management, human resources, strategy, financial management, family and business governance, and succession planning. A wide variety of cases and examples are used throughout the book to highlight cultural and institutional differences between family businesses in contrasting contexts. Each chapter offers a detailed case study and boxed examples, illustrating real-life family business situations and stimulating students' critical thinking and decision-making. Readers are further supported by learning objectives, discussion questions, and further reading suggestions. Digital supplements for instructors include lecture slides, a test bank, and additional case studies.This textbook is an ideal companion for family business courseTrade Review"This is a relevant and timely book that deals with the complex dynamics of family businesses. It showcases an in-depth intellectual analysis of family business insights alongside a comprehensive collection of cases, examples and questions that stimulate discussion and debate. It is a must read for anyone interested to understand more about how family firms function, why they matter and what makes them unique worldwide." Dr. Allan Discua Cruz, Director, Centre for Family Business, Lancaster University, UK"Family Business Management is an essential book that provides a rare insight into the dynamics of family businesses in the Arab Gulf region and beyond. A significant part of the material is dedicated to fundamental matters, such as succession planning, that are often overlooked in the Arab Gulf region. As family businesses continue to gain prominence in local and regional economies, this book offers business family members, economists, and academics a clearer guide to understand these important institutions."Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, Lecturer, Bard College Berlin and Fellow at Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin – Institute for Advanced Study"Being a third-generation family business executive, I have benefited from Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Basco’s advice on numerous occasions regarding succession, governance, and conflict management. I believe this book will help different generations of family members navigate their unique journeys and reflect on the most important issues, such as governance, succession planning, and family transparency, among others."Saud Majid AlQasimi, CEO, Al Saud Co."A world-renowned scholar coming from a family business background, Rodrigo Basco curates a thoughtful journey to greatly inspire family business leaders, practitioners, and all other learners. Gradually moving from managing family dynamics to governance and succession, the text demystifies complexities of family businesses and offers critical and actionable insights into planning and strategizing for families in transition. The global selection of real cases, coupled with carefully themed discussions and learning activities, is of enormous benefit to the family business community. This text has my highest recommendation."Jeremy Cheng, Researcher, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Founder, GEN + Family Business Advisory & Research, Hong Kong SARTable of ContentsContentsPrefacePart I _ Introduction to family business Chapter 1 _ Approaching the concept of family business Introduction Family business definition Type of family businesses Family-first family firms Business-first firms Family business–first family firms Immature family firms The importance of studying family business governance and management Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: Birla—An entrepreneurial family Case for analysis II: Chick-fil-A—A family serving quality and tradition Case study: Wal-Mart Chapter 2 _ Family business dynamics: Individual needs, goals, expectations, and emotions Introduction The three-circle model Roles Goals Psychological needs Expectations The evolutionary perspective of the three-circle model Emotions in the family business Emotions in family business across contexts Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: Pritzker family across generations Case for analysis II: The Henriquez Group Case Study: Estee Lauder Companies Chapter 3 _ Interpersonal relationships and communication in family businesses Introduction Interpersonal relationships in the family entity Couple relationships and family business Sibling relationships and family business Parent–child relationships and family business In-law relationships and family business Family communication Family genogram Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: Case for analysis I: Dassler brothers Case for analysis II: The co-preneurs Mr. & Mrs. Hartz Case Study: British royal family Part II _ Management in family business Chapter 4 _ Conflict, conflict management, and communication Introduction Definition of conflicts in family businesses The conflict process in family businesses Sources of conflicts in family business Conflict and context Types of family business conflicts Conflict management Conflict-resolution techniques Conflict-stimulation techniques Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: The team is broken! Case for analysis II: Steinberg family business Case Study: The fate of Gucci Chapter 5 _ Human resource management in family businesses Introduction Nepotism Human resource approach Origins of asymmetric treatment Justice/fairness Levels of justice Dysfunctional behavior Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: What a mistake! Case for analysis II: Embracing nepotism Case Study: It is just a scandal or the scandal Chapter 6_Strategic and financial management in family businesses Introduction Family business goals Family business goals as reference points Socioemotional wealth as an endowment effect Strategic and financial behavior Strategic management in family business Market domain Internal competitive advantages External competitive advantages Nonmarket domain Combination of market and nonmarket domains as a determinant of performance and survival Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: ALDI and the power of family ties Case for analysis II: Feetures case study Case study: An upside down strategy for LEGO Part III _ Governance in family business Chapter 7 _ Ownership governance in family business Introduction Corporate governance in family businesses Ownership structure and governance Type of owners Ownership assembly or shareholder meeting Shareholder agreement Benefits of shareholder agreements Evolutionary approach to ownership governance Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: The united family behind LEGO Case for analysis II: H51—The mission to preserve the Hermès family identity Case Study: "The Factory" of the human misery Chapter 8 _ Business governance in family business Introduction Board of directors Board of directors’ tasks Types of boards of directors Board of directors composition The evolution of the board across the lifecycle of the family business Board of director practicalities Number of board members Recruiting board members Regulation of the board of directors Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: Al-Wadi Group—Corporate governance Case for analysis II: Volkswagen scandal and boardroom politics Case study: In between the board of directors and family shareholders Chapter 9 _ Family governance in family business Introduction Types of family cohesion Family leader—Chief family officer Family governance viewed across an evolutionary perspective Family meetings Family assembly Family council Family policies Family wealth governance Family chapter or constitution Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: The family organization behind Al Handal International Group (HIG) Case for analysis II: Merck—A family transcending generations Case study: Al Saud Company and the first serious crisis Part IV _ Succession in family business Chapter 10 _ Ownership, governance, and management succession Introduction Succession of what? Types of succession in family business Exit strategy (from a family business to a nonfamily business) Complexity in family business succession Barriers to intra-family management succession Succession process perspective Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: The global pasta—Barilla Case for analysis II: Succession to succeed in the Middle East Case study: How far can U-Haul go from here? Chapter 11 _ The incumbent generation in family business succession Introduction Senior generations across time Founder generation Second generation Third and further generations Succession strategies Keep relying on informal mechanisms to address succession Formalize corporate governance to address succession Pruning the family ownership tree Plan the succession process Type of incumbent based on their retirement styles Passive family members Transgenerational value creation Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: Holly in her father’s shoes Case for analysis II: What’s next? Retirement Case study: Can I stay a bit more with all of you? Group Olive Mendoza Chapter 12 _ The next generation in family business succession Introduction The Disney effect in family business succession Managerial succession Successor intentions Parent–child relationships Successor career-path intentions Successor commitment Successor entry and career paths Model of change in family business succession Next-generation ownership succession Next-generation governance succession Additional activities and reading material Classroom discussion questions Additional readings Classroom activity Case for analysis I: Succession in the luxury house of Zegna Case for analysis II: The succession race at LVMH Case study: Al Saud Company managing changes from the second generation to the third
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Taylor & Francis Illicit Business
Book SynopsisIllicit business is big business. It covers a diverse range of activities from money laundering, drug trafficking and human trafficking through to the manufacture of counterfeit goods and the multiple activities in informal and shadow economies. This book introduces the world of illegal business.The authors contextualise the evolution in practices of illegal business around the world, highlighting the importance of organised crime, shadow economies, and informal sectors. Incorporating scholarly insights with real world examples, the book provides a much-needed business and economics analysis of a subject that is otherwise dominated by criminologists.With a range of case studies, this book provides a global approach that will be valuable reading for students seeking to understand the business of crime.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Cybertax
Book SynopsisCybersecurity risk is a top-of-the-house issue for all organizations. CybertaxManaging the Risks and Results is a must read for every current or aspiring executive seeking the best way to manage and mitigate cybersecurity risk. It examines cybersecurity as a tax on the organization and charts the best ways leadership can be cybertax efficient. Viewing cybersecurity through the cybertax lens provides an effective way for noncybersecurity experts in leadership to manage and govern cybersecurity in their organizations The book outlines questions and leadership techniques to gain the relevant information to manage cybersecurity threats and risk. The book enables executives to: Understand cybersecurity risk from a business perspective Understand cybersecurity risk as a tax (cybertax) Understand the cybersecurity threat landscape Drive business-driven questions and metrics for managing cybersecurity risk Understand the Seven C'Table of ContentsChapter 1. What Is Cybertax? Chapter 2. Cybertax Management Chapter 3. Cybertax Efficiency Chapter 4. Know Your Adversary Chapter 5. Governing Cybersecurity Risk Chapter 6. Solution—CYBERPHOS
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Taylor & Francis Technology Entrepreneurship in Theory and
Book SynopsisTechnology entrepreneurship refers to business activities that are based on new scientific insights and new technical developments. It describes the process by which enterprising teams and individuals convert new technical knowledge into products and services. It encompasses entrepreneurial pursuits in all fields of engineering and science where progress opens novel ways of creating value. Often, these activities are based on intellectual property, although it may also make sense to consciously pursue an open technology strategy. Entrepreneurial activities in these domains lead to ventures with specific characteristics.Technology Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice compiles the essential research knowledge about principles and practices in technology entrepreneurship. Systematically presenting theory and practice for entrepreneurs coming from an engineering or scientific background, the authors assemble a comprehensive overview of the subject and enhance it with th
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Families in Business
Book SynopsisThis book offers a contemporary' understanding of families in business and serves as a springboard for ongoing evolution of families, their composition, transformations, and activities.The first chapter in this volume highlights the different approaches to family and concludes that identifying and understanding the entity family in business' is the cornerstone to understanding behaviours of family businesses. The concept of family in business' as a socially constructed entity allows for not only a broader scope of the concept to include individuals who share a faith (chapter 2), but also multi- generational families and chosen families. Narratives, or stories, are means for families in business to mark the boundary of the family in business (chapter 3), because not all members of the family are necessarily members of the family in business. Families and their businesses influence each other (chapter 4) and engender the family influence on the firm (familiness') and firm infl
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Taylor & Francis Womens Entrepreneurship in the Asian Region
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Unlocking Small Business Ideas
Book SynopsisAn idea is the first step in the process of creating a business. Most ideas, no matter how brilliant they may seem, never actually end up becoming a business. This book explains how to: Look for new small business ideas. Evaluate ideas for their commercial potential. Unlock the strategies that turn an idea into a business. English's focus is on finding the seed of an idea and the process of developing it into a genuine business opportunity. He includes practical diagnostic reality checks' developed in his small business workshops. He also includes an analysis of changes in the Australian small business environment as result of Covid-19. This practical volume is ideal for any budding entrepreneur looking for guidance on how to evaluate a business opportunity and build a commercial strategy around it. It will also be an ideal secondary reading for books on entrepreneurship and small business coursesTable of ContentsIntroduction Part A Unlocking an Idea 1. Turning Ideas into Opportunities 2. Start-up Essentials 3. Getting Help Part B Unlocking a Marketing Strategy 4. Marketing Strategy 5. Traditional Marketing 6. Digital Marketing Part C Unlocking an Operating Strategy 7. Service Operations 8. Online Operations 9. Retail Operations 10. Manufacturing Operations Part D Unlocking a Financial Strategy 11. Money Management 12. Financing and Taxation. Appendix: Commercial Feasibility Rating
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Corporate Heros Journey
Book SynopsisImpact intrapreneurs at some of the most powerful organizations in the world are designing new, more sustainable businesses from within. They put their values to work and transform their corporations into a force for good. In a corporate world that still largely prioritizes profit above all else, these people shine a light on how to balance profit with impact, and the inspirational stories captured in this book guide leaders and managers to do the same.The lack of purpose beyond profit is causing millions of people to question their work and even to leave the corporate world altogether. Companies are struggling with recruitment and retention, as people seek a greater sense of purpose. For many, this would mean finding a way to use their work as a platform for positive social and environmental impact. This book will inspire this change for leaders seeking a different and better way forward. Structured around the stages of Joseph Campbell's hero's journey upon which Star Wars
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Business Administration
The progress of several businesses was severely challenged through the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, with several businesses collapsing globally. Apart from the pandemic, the business posture and dynamics of yesteryear has significantly changed, as the way business is conducted today, especially in this era of Industry 4.0 and the proliferation of technology-assisted processes, have created a new environment for doing business. Comparatively, yesterday's businesses seemed to have been in the dark, keeping itself within limited geographical locations, contacts, and markets. However, business today, with the technological boom, has created a global village with the advent of the World Wide Web and social media which is redefining the way business is conducted especially in product and service development, marketing and publicity, customer attraction and retention, scouting and recruitment, and so on. This book responds to contemporary calls for new ways of managing businesse
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Companion to Global Female
Book SynopsisThe literature in female entrepreneurship has witnessed significant development in the last 30 years, with the research emphasis shifting from purely descriptive explorations towards a clear effort to embed research within highly informed conceptual frameworks. With contributions from leading and emerging researchers, The Routledge Companion to Global Female Entrepreneurship brings together the latest international research, concepts and thinking in the area. With a strong international dimension, this book will facilitate comparative discussion and analysis on all aspects of female entrepreneurship, including start-ups, socio-economic influences, entrepreneurial capital and minority entrepreneurship.Reflecting the subjectâs growing importance for researchers, academics and policy makers as well as those involved in supporting womenâs entrepreneurship through training programmes, networks, consultancy or the provision of venture capital, The RouTrade ReviewThis timely and expertly organised compendium is a celebration of the growing understanding on the significance and diverse global practice of female entrepreneurship. An impressive range of contributions from top scholars confirms gender is integral to this understanding, provides valuable insights on strengthening the ecosystem to support women’s entrepreneurship and takes into account new demographic contexts and the complexities of female enterprise.Anne de Bruin, Professor, Massey University, New ZealandWhile the area of women’s entrepreneurship has received an increased amount of attention over the past few years, the types of questions asked and the way in which answers are pursued has not yet led to a coherent sense of understanding. In The Routledge Companion to Global Female Entrepreneurship, Henry, Nelson and Lewis guide us through a collection of works that together provide the necessary bridge between gender theories and entrepreneurship, thereby inviting more of us into the discussion with potential impact for theory, practice and policy.Patricia Greene, Professor, Babson College, USATable of ContentsIntroduction: The Context and Practice of Female EntrepreneurshipColette Henry, Teresa Nelson & Kate LewisPart 1: The Context for Female Entrepreneurship Women Entrepreneurs and Their Ventures: Complicating Categories and Contextualising Gender Angela Martinez-Dy & Susan Marlow Experiences of Women Entrepreneurs in Family Firms Mary Barrett & Ken Moores Women, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Kate Kearins & Katrin Schaefer Saudi Women’s Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Social Construction of Norms and Perceptions Renaud Redien-Collot, Laurice Alexandre & Wassim J. Aloulou Female Academic Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation: Reviewing the Evidence and Identifying the Challenges Helen Lawton Smith, Henry Etzkowitz, Viviana Meschitti & Alex Poulovassilis Part 2: The Ecosystem for Female Entrepreneurs Strategies to Redress Entrepreneurship Gender Gaps in Canada Barbara J. Orser U.S. Women Entrepreneurs and Their Access to Early-Stage Financing Linda Edelman, Tatiana Manolova & Candida Brush Financing High-Growth Women-Owned Firms in the United States: Challenges, Opportunities and Implications for Public Policy Susan Coleman & Alicia Robb Gender Differences in New Venture Funding: Supply-Side Discrimination or Demand-Side Disinclination? John Watson, Michael Stuetzer & Roxanne Zolin Part 3: Supporting Female Entrepreneurs Supporting and Training Female Necessity Entrepreneurs Walid A. Nakara, Nerine Bouguerra & Alain Fayolle Entrepreneurial Role Models: An Integrated Framework from a Constructionist Perspective Maria Cristina Díaz-García & Janice Byrne Female Entrepreneurship, Role Models and Network Externalities in Middle–Income Countries Maria Minniti Revisiting Research on Gender in Entrepreneurial Networks Lene Foss Part 4: Identity Identity Work, Swift Trust and Gender: The Role of Women-Only Leadership Development Programmes Claire Leitch, Richard Harrison & Maura McAdam Postfeminism and Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Identity of the ‘Mumpreneur’ Patricia Lewis Female Lifestyle Entrepreneurs and Their Business Models Helle Neergaard & Dorthe Refslund Christensen Tales of Heroine Entrepreneurs Karin Berglund, Helen Ahl & Katarina Pettersson Perceived Legitimacy of Women Entrepreneurs in France: Between Identity Legitimacy and Entrepreneurial Legitimacy Philippe Pailot, Corinne Poroli & Stéphanie Chasserio Part 5: Demography Women, Disability and Entrepreneurship Kate Caldwell, Sarah Parker Harris & Maija Renko Female Immigrant Global Entrepreneurship: From Invisibility to Empowerment? Maria Villares-Varela, Monder Ram & Trevor Jones Entrepreneurial Activity Among Irish Traveller Women: An Insight into the Complexity of Survival Thomas M. Cooney & Denis Foley Entrepreneurship, Age and Gender: The Swedish Case Carin Holmquist & Elisabeth SundinIndex
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Taylor & Francis Marketing Organization Development A HowTo Guide
Book SynopsisOrganizational Development (OD) consultants often face dilemmas when they market their services because there is a gap between clientsâ expectation and the actual role of OD consultants. This book is about how to overcome that dilemma by finding effective marketing strategies for a different approach to consulting. Marketing Organization Development: A How-To Guide for OD Consultants focuses on the challenges faced by internal and external consultants in marketing and selling their services. By distinguishing between performance consulting and Organization Development (OD) consulting, this book demonstrates why marketing and selling OD consulting services are unique. This book meets not only unique OD consultantsâ needs by reflecting the philosophical background of OD and unique marketing challenges but the needs of Human Resource Development (HRD) managersâ need who are interested in promoting or selling their change interventions within their organizations.This comprehensive book: Reviews important terms and popular tools used in the marketing process and outlines the many roles a consultant must fill to obtain and keep the business (i.e., marketer, salesperson, brand manager, account management) .Describes the criteria for self-evaluation as an OD consultant. It examines how to identify your strengths and the competencies you need to develop based on OD competencies. Provides an introduction to actionable steps and resources for organization development, change management, and performance management consultants to evaluate unmet needs and opportunities through a niche market for consulting services. Covers how to communicate value to your target customers and how to brand your service. Describes various channels of OD marketing such as viral, word of mouth, and social media marketing. . Reviews selling tactics for l your consulting service and discusses the importance of having a defined sales process to which you adhere. Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Advance Organizer. Chapter 1:Unique Challenges in Marketing Change Management, Performance Consulting and Organization Development. Chapter 2: Marketing Landscape, Tools, and Definitions. Chapter 3: Evaluating Personal Strengths and Weaknesses. Chapter 4: Evaluating Unmet Needs and Opportunities. Chapter 5: Proposal Process. Chapter 6: Pricing OD Consulting Services. Chapter 7: Channels for Organization Development Marketing. Chapter 8: Communication Planning and Branding. Chapter 9: Personal Sales. Chapter 10: Executive-Level Communications. Chapter 11: How Measurement and Appraisal Can Be the Means to the End of Marketing Organization Development. Chapter 12: The Future of Marketing Organization Development Consulting.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Organization of Craft Work
Book SynopsisThis edited book focuses on the organization and meaning of craft work in contemporary society. It considers the relationship between craft and place and how this enables the construction of a meaningful relationship with objects of production and consumption. The book explores the significance of raw materials, the relationship between the body, the crafted object and the mind, and the importance of skill, knowledge and learning in the making process. Through this, it raises important questions about the role of craft in facing future challenges by challenging the logic of globalized production and consumption.The Organization of Craft Work encompasses international analyses from the United States, France, Italy, Australia, Canada, the UK and Japan involving a diverse range of sectors, including brewing, food and wine production, clothing and shoe making, and perfumery. The book will be of interest to students and academic researchers in organization studies, marketTrade Review"The rise of artisanal and craft production is an extraordinary feature of contemporary consumption and employment. Whether a cynical branding exercise or a more profound nostalgic rediscovery of authentic labour this wonderfully timely book offers important new critical insights into craft work." –Tim Strangleman, Professor of Sociology, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK. Author of Voices of Guinness: An Oral History of Park Royal, Oxford University Press"This is an important addition to the understanding of what craft means in the 21st century. The warm feeling generated by Sennett’s book should certainly make us look carefully at the enduring impact of this turn, to distinguish reality from hope." -Kevin Murray, Garland MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction: Understanding contemporary craft workEmma Bell, Maria Laura Toraldo, Scott Taylor and Gianluigi Mangia1. Craft in JapanRobin Holt and Yutaka Yamauchi2. Crafted in America: from culture to professionShelby Solomon and Blake Mathias3. Wine, the authenticity taste regime and rendering craftJennifer Smith Maguire4. Organising the home as making space: crafting scale, identity, and boundary contestation Susan Luckman and Jane Andrew5. Smells like craft spirit: craft as empowerment and social movement in niche perfumeryClaus Noppeney and Nada Endrissat6. Deploying social memory for international recognition: the role of place and tradition in an Italian silk tie makerMaria Laura Toraldo, Stefano Consiglio and Gianluigi Mangia7. Back to the brewster: craft brewing, gender and the dialectical interplay of retraditionalisation and innovationChris Land, Neil Sutherland and Scott Taylor8. Craft as a contested term: meaning diversities between entrepreneurs and consumers in the craft-brewing industryNadine Waehning, Maria Karampela and Juho Pesonen9. Making livelihoods within communities of practice: the place of guild organisations in the craft sectorNicola J. Thomas and Doreen Jakob10. The cordwainers lair: contingency in bespoke shoemakingRobert Ott11. Craft as resistance: a conversation about craftivism, embodied enquiry and craft-based methodologiesAnn Rippin and Sheena J. Vachhani12. Being maker-centric: making as method for self-organization and achieving craft impact in local communities and economiesFiona Hackney, Deirdre Figueiredo, Laura Onions, Gavin Rogers and Jana Milovanovic13. Reflecting on the relationship between craft and history: perspectives, resources and contemporary implicationsRichard Blundel
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Building an Entrepreneurial Organisation
Book SynopsisEntrepreneurship is often focused on understanding new ventures, but the entrepreneurial flame is required in growing organisations too. This textbook examines how organisations can become more entrepreneurial to achieve sustainable growth.The authors show how entrepreneurship can be used to address crisis points of growth within small firms and to overcome the limitations of stagnation within large firms. By integrating entrepreneurship and innovation management, the book presents a framework to diagnose entrepreneurial behaviour within existing firms. Drawing upon research and reflecting practice across a range of industries, from football, through Silicon Valley, to the retail sector, it includes insights from leading practitioners.The authors build an understanding of entrepreneurship in context to provide diagnostic tools to help organisations make entrepreneurship central to their culture. This unique text is therefore useful reading for business stTrade Review'Developing an entrepreneurial culture is a challenge in any organisation – both large and small. This very readable book contains excellent examples where cultural change has delivered true innovations. I will certainly use some of the described best practice in my own organisation.' - Malcolm Skingle, Director of Academic Liaison, GlaxoSmithKline, UK 'A must read for executive management teams. The entrepreneurial culture advocated in this book is exactly what venture capital and private equity investors look for in high growth organisations.' - Rob Carroll, Founder, Catapult Ventures Group and Vice Chairman, Small Business Charter, UKTable of Contents1. How to Build an Entrepreneurial Organisation 2. Entrepreneurial Strategy 3. Strategy in Practice: Insights from an Entrepreneurial Multinational 4. Entrepreneurial Culture and Leadership: Structure, Processes and People 5. Building a Culture of Entrepreneurship in Practice 6. Entrepreneurship with External Stakeholders 7. Managing Uncertainty and Failure 8. Building an Ambidextrous Organisation 9. Diagnosing an Entrepreneurial Change Programme
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Fostering Local Entrepreneurship in a
Book SynopsisCorporate entrepreneurship involves new business creation within established companies, the strategic renewal of existing business, and, ultimately, the search for sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly globalised economy. Yet it remains elusive for many firms. In a collaboration between a practitioner and academic, Joe J. Amberg and Sara L. McGaughey explore corporate entrepreneuring within a large conglomerate multinational enterprise: Siemens AG. In early 2009, following a prolonged period of business stagnation and a huge bribery scandal, Siemens' top management identified a severe lack of entrepreneurship as a critical issue. The strengthening of local entrepreneurship' became a new priority in the strategic planning for 2010 to 2014. By examining three contrasting ventures in the Siemens business unit Fire Safety between 2008 and 2012, the authors identify key drivers and impediments that sustain inertia in corporate entrepreneuring within this glTable of ContentsList of figures List of tables Acknowledgements 1 What is this book about? 2 Siemens Fire Safety 3 Perceptions of corporate entrepreneurship 4 A process-oriented organisation 5 Subsidiary mandates and initiative 6 Managing human resources 7 Sustained inertia in corporate entrepreneuring Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Leadership Explained
Book SynopsisUnfortunately, leadership does not have a one-size-fits-all definition. We all have our own ideas as to what makes a good leader and the types of challenges that will be faced. The author bridges a gap by presenting how modern leadership happens while simultaneously combining a description of leadership and its practical application in today's environments. In this book, Nicholas Harkiolakis integrates the various theoretical perspectives into a unified model that can be understood by both the academic and the practitioner (existing and future leaders). This understanding is necessary to effectively treat and apply leadership to the challenging settings of today's operational environments: virtual, distributed, multicultural and so on. Some of the key topics covered are: leadership through the ages characteristics of leadership modern perspectives an integrated leadership framework the application of leadership the twenty-first-centuTrade Review'Although he provides ample illustrations of leadership in history, what makes this book really important is the extension of leadership analysis to multigenerational, multi-locational, even multi-national organizations. Harkiolakis projects the leader as one who can create and sustain a probable future that can survive in the face of unintended consequences and unforeseeable circumstances.' — Dr. Thomas Rocco, retired president Leadership Institute of Seattle and founding provost Hellenic American University. 'There are a lot of books about leadership and I've read quite a few. Nicholas' book stands apart from them. It's neither the familiar 'How To' which far too often suggests you imitate the author nor an academic tome that considers the intense and self-challenging aspects of leadership as just another topic for dissection. Rather he has written a well-judged, thoughtful, review and analysis of the nature of leadership, the experience of leading and the challenges and contradictions therein. It's a handbook about what leadership has been, what it is today and what it can be in the future. Written in a clear and engaging style, Nicholas provides an impressive tour-de-force of the essence of leadership for an inquisitive and reflective audience.' — Simon Jones, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Cranfield University. Table of Contents1. Why not another book on leadership? 2. Leadership through the ages 3. Leadership in the twenty-first century 4. Theoretical perspectives 5. A leadership framework 6. Application of leadership 7. Future dimensions
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Cambridge University Press Game Theory
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Cambridge University Press The Business of Risk
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Cambridge University Press Putting Auction Theory to Work Churchill Lectures in Economics
Book SynopsisA comprehensive introduction to modern auction theory and its applications. Aimed at graduate students and professionals in economics, the book gives the most up-to-date treatments of both traditional theories of 'optimal auctions' and newer theories of multi-unit auctions and package auctions, and shows by example how these theories are used.Trade Review'Paul Milgrom has combined fundamental work in economic theory and, in particular, the theory of auctions, with extensive practical participation in the auctions of the electromagnetic spectrum. This book is a brilliant synthesis of his own and others' contributions to the field. The impact of practical problems on the need for theory is thoroughly exemplified. The exposition of the theory has that complete ease only achievable through complete mastery and intense work.' Kenneth Arrow, Nobel Laureate, Stanford University'One of the recent revolutions in economics is an understanding that markets do not automatically work well. Design matters, and the Federal communications commission spectrum auction design that Milgrom pioneered kicked off a new era of market design using economic theory to make real markets work better. Now Milgrom makes the underlying ideas and theories more widely accessible - so other markets too will reap the benefits of these insights.' Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate, Columbia University'Whether you are an expert on auction theory or just a novice curious about how auction theory works, you will be in for a marvelous journey. There's no one better at capturing the essence and generality of economic ideas than Paul Milgrom. He's a master in a class of his own.' Bengt Holmstrom, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'Milgrom's ideas were critical to helping the FCC design its multi-billion dollar spectrum auctions. His thoughtful economic reasoning and attention to practical detail made the auctions successful. Whether you are seeking careful theorizing or practical insights, Milgrom's work is the first place to look.' Reed Hundt, Former Chair, Federal Communications Commission'In Paul Milgrom's hands, auction theory has become the great culmination of game theory and economics of information. Here elegant mathematics meets practical applications and yields deep insights into the general theory of markets. Milgrom's book will be the definitive reference in auction theory for decades to come.' Roger Myerson, University of Chicago'Market design is one of the most exciting developments in contemporary economics and game theory, and who can resist a master class from one of the giants of the field?' Al Roth, Harvard University'Paul Milgrom is universally acclaimed as one of the outstanding economic theorists of our generation. He has turned auction theory into the crucial tool for modern market design. His book will be an essential resource for theorists and practitioners alike.' Paul Klemperer, University of Oxford'No one is better qualified than Paul Milgrom to give an up-to-date and lucid guide to the accomplishments of auction theory. Both rigorous and enjoyable to read, this exciting book is a must for graduate students and auction designers.' Jean Tirole, Institut d'Economie Industrielle, Toulouse, France'I recommend this book to all graduate or advanced graduate students and researchers with an interest in auction theory. It is a must for auction designers. it is only a matter of time before Milgrom's book becomes part of the standard toolkit for both theorists and practioners alike. Jean Tirole is right when he says that no one is better qualified than Paul Milgrom to give an up-to-date and lucid journey through the fascinating landscape of auction theory.' De EconomistTable of ContentsSection 1. Getting to Work: 1. Politics sets the stage; 2. Designing for multiple goals; 3. Comparing seller revenues; 4. The academic critics; 5. Plan for this book; Part I. The Mechanism Design Approach; Section 2. Vickrey–Clarke–Groves Mechanisms: 6. Formulation; 7. Always optimal and weakly dominant strategies; 8. Balancing the budget; 9. Uniqueness; 10. Disadvantages of the Vickrey auction; 11. Conclusion; Section 3. The Envelope Theorem and Payoff Equivalence: 12. Hottelling's lemma; 13. The envelope theorem in integral form; 14. Quasi-linear payoffs; 15. Conclusion; Section 4. Bidding Equilibrium and Revenue Differences: 16. The single crossing conditions; 17. Deriving and verifying equilibrium strategies; 18. Revenue comparisons in the benchmark model; 19. Expected-revenue maximizing auctions; 20. Conclusion; Section 5. Interdependence of Types and Values: 21. Which models and assumptions are 'useful'?; 22. Statistical dependence and revenue-maximizing auctions; 23. Wilson's drainage tract model; 24. Correlated types model interdependent values; 25. Conclusion; Section 6. Auctions in Context: 26. The profit and surplus contribution of an entrant; 27. Symmetric models with costly entry; 28. Asymmetric models: devices to promote competition; 29. After the bidding ends; 30. Conclusion; Part II. Multi-Unit Auctions; Section 7. Uniform Price Auctions: 31. Uniform price sealed bid auctions; 32. Simultaneous ascending auctions; 33. Conclusion; Section 8. Package Auctions and Combinatorial Bidding: 34. Vickrey auctions and the monotonicity problems; 35. Bernheim–Whinston first-price package auctions; 36. Ausubel–Milgrom ascending proxy auctions; 37. Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Book SynopsisEnterprise resource planning systems can provide the foundation for a wide range of e-commerce based processes including web-based ordering and order tracing, inventory management, and built-to-order goods. This book examines the pros and cons of ERP systems, explains how they work, and highlights their role at the heart of e-commerce.Trade Review'The chapters are well written, with objectives, figures, and clear divisions into sections … I highly recommend it.' Brad Reid, Computing Reviews'The book is divided into four parts: introduction and background, ERP systems, the ERP life cycle, and electronic commerce and risk. It contains case studies, references, chapter questions, and a complete index. the chapters are well written, with objectives, figures, and clear divisions into sections. The book does not contain canned answers, but carefully walks readers through thinking about ERP systems. I highly recommend it.' Brad Reid, Computing MilieuxTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Systems and technology background; 3. ERP systems background; 4. ERP data input; 5. ERP output capabilities; 6. Technology-enabled vs clean sheet re-engineering; 7. Deciding to go ERP; 8. Choosing an ERP system; 9. Designing ERP systems - should business processes or ERP software be changed?; 10. Designing ERP systems - choosing standard models, artifacts and processes for ERP systems; 11. Implementing - big bang vs phased; 12. After going live; 13. Training; 14. Electronic commerce; 15. Risk.
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Malliavin Calculus
Book SynopsisThis textbook offers a compact introductory course on Malliavin calculus, an active and powerful area of research. It covers recent applications, including density formulas, regularity of probability laws, central and non-central limit theorems for Gaussian functionals, convergence of densities and non-central limit theorems for the local time of Brownian motion. The book also includes a self-contained presentation of Brownian motion and stochastic calculus, as well as Lévy processes and stochastic calculus for jump processes. Accessible to non-experts, the book can be used by graduate students and researchers to develop their mastery of the core techniques necessary for further study.Trade Review'This book is a delightful and self-contained introduction to stochastic and Malliavin calculus that will guide the graduate students in probability theory from the basics of the theory to the borders of contemporary research. It is a must read written by two globally recognized experts!' Fabrice Baudoin, University of Connecticut'Malliavin calculus has seen a great revival of interest in recent years, after the discovery about ten years ago that Stein's method for probabilistic approximation and Malliavin calculus fit together admirably well. Such an interaction has led to some remarkable limit theorems for Gaussian, Poisson and Rademacher functionals. This monograph, written by two internationally renowned specialists of the field, provides a concise, self-contained and very pleasant exposition of different aspects of this rich and recent line of research. For sure, it is destined to quickly become a must-have reference book!' Ivan Nourdin, University of Luxembourg'The book provides a concise and self-contained exposition of the subject including recent developments.' Maria Gordina, MathSciNet'The book is written very clearly and precisely, and will be useful to anyone who wants to study the Malliavin calculus and its applications at the introductory level and then more deeply, as well as those who are ready to apply these results in their research. The book can be used to give lectures for graduate students.' Yuliya S. Mishura, zbMathTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Brownian motion; 2. Stochastic calculus; 3. Derivative and divergence operators; 4. Wiener chaos; 5. Ornstein-Uhlenbeck semigroup; 6. Stochastic integral representations; 7. Study of densities; 8. Normal approximations; 9. Jump processes; 10. Malliavin calculus for jump processes I; 11. Malliavin calculus for jump processes II; Appendix A. Basics of stochastic processes; References; Index.
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Pearson Education (US) Business Statistics
Book SynopsisDavid F. Groebner is Professor Emeritus of Production Management in the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering and a Ph.D. in business administration. After working as an engineer, he has taught statistics and related subjects for 27 years. In addition to writing textbooks and academic papers, Groebner has worked extensively with both small and large organizations, including Hewlett-Packard, Boise Cascade, Albertson's, and Ore-Ida. He has worked with numerous government agencies, including Boise City and the U.S. Air Force. Patrick W. Shannon, Ph.D. is Dean and Professor of Supply Chain Operations Management in the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University. In addition to his administrative responsibilities,Table of ContentsBrief Contents The Where, Why, and How of Data Collection Graphs, Charts, and Tables–Describing Your Data Describing Data Using Numerical Measures Chapters 1-3 Special Review Section Introduction to Probability Discrete Probability Distributions Introduction to Continuous Probability Distributions Introduction to Sampling Distributions Estimating Single Population Parameters Introduction to Hypothesis Testing Estimation and Hypothesis Testing for Two Population Parameters Hypothesis Tests and Estimation for Population Variances Analysis of Variance Chapters 8-12 Special Review Section Goodness-of-Fit Tests and Contingency Analysis Introduction to Linear Regression and Correlation Analysis Multiple Regression Analysis and Model Building Analyzing and Forecasting Time-Series Data Introduction to Nonparametric Statistics Introducing Business Analytics (Online Only) Introduction to Decision Analysis (Online Only) Introduction to Quality and Statistical Process Control
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Pearson Education (US) Mathematics with Applications In the Management
Book SynopsisAbout our authors The late Marge Lial? was always interested in math; it was her favorite subject in the first grade! Marge's intense desire to educate both her students and herself has inspired the writing of numerous best-selling textbooks. Marge, who received Bachelor's and Master's degrees from California State University at Sacramento, was affiliated with American River College. An avid reader and traveler, her travel experiences often found their way into her books as applications, exercise sets, and feature sets. Her interest in archeology led to trips to various digs and ruin sites, producing some fascinating problems for her textbooks involving such topics as the building of Mayan pyramids and the acoustics of ancient ball courts in the Yucatan.? The late Thomas W. Hungerford received his Bachelor's degree from Holy Cross and his PhD from the University of Chicago. He taught for many years at the University of Washington (SeTable of ContentsPrerequisite Skills Test Calculus Readiness Test 1. Algebra and Equations 1.1 The Real Numbers 1.2 Polynomials 1.3 Factoring 1.4 Rational Expressions 1.5 Exponents and Radicals 1.6 First-Degree Equations 1.7 Quadratic Equations Summary and Review CASE STUDY 1. Energy Efficiency and Long-Term Cost Savings 2. Graphs, Lines, and Inequalities 2.1 Graphs 2.2 Equations of Lines 2.3 Linear Models 2.4 Linear Inequalities 2.5 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities Summary and Review CASE STUDY 2. Using Extrapolation and Interpolation for Prediction 3. Functions and Graphs 3.1 Functions 3.2 Graphs of Functions 3.3 Applications of Linear Functions 3.4 Quadratic Functions and Applications 3.5 Polynomial Functions 3.6 Rational Functions Summary and Review CASE STUDY 3. Maximizing Profit 4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 4.1 Exponential Functions 4.2 Applications of Exponential Functions 4.3 Logarithmic Functions 4.4 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations Summary and Review CASE STUDY 4. Gapminder.org 5. Mathematics of Finance 5.1 Simple Interest and Discount 5.2 Compound Interest 5.3 Annuities, Future Value, and Sinking Funds 5.4 Annuities, Present Value, and Amortization Summary and Review CASE STUDY 5. Investing in Stocks and Using the Rule of 72 6. Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices 6.1 Systems of Two Linear Equations in Two Variables 6.2 Larger Systems of Linear Equations 6.3 Applications of Systems of Linear Equations 6.4 Basic Matrix Operations 6.5 Matrix Products and Inverses 6.6 Applications of Matrices Summary and Review CASE STUDY 6. Airline Route Maps 7. Linear Programming 7.1 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 7.2 Linear Programming: The Graphical Method 7.3 Applications of Linear Programming 7.4 The Simplex Method: Maximization 7.5 Maximization Applications 7.6 The Simplex Method: Duality and Minimization 7.7 The Simplex Method: Nonstandard Problems Summary and Review CASE STUDY 7. Cooking with Linear Programming 8. Sets and Probability 8.1 Sets 8.2 Applications of Venn Diagrams and Contingency Tables 8.3 Introduction to Probability 8.4 Basic Concepts of Probability 8.5 Conditional Probability and Independent Events 8.6 Bayes' Formula Summary and Review CASE STUDY 8. Medical Diagnosis 9. Counting, Probability Distributions, and Further Topics in Probability 9.1 Probability Distributions and Expected Value 9.2 The Multiplication Principle, Permutations, and Combinations 9.3 Applications of Counting 9.4 Binomial Probability 9.5 Markov Chains 9.6 Decision Making Summary and Review CASE STUDY 9. Quick Draw® from the New York State Lottery 10. Introduction to Statistics 10.1 Frequency Distributions 10.2 Measures of Center 10.3 Measures of Variation and Boxplots 10.4 Normal Distributions Summary and Review CASE STUDY 10. Standard Deviation as a Measure of Risk 11. Differential Calculus 11.1 Limits 11.2 One-Sided Limits and Limits Involving Infinity 11.3 Rates of Change 11.4 Tangent Lines and Derivatives 11.5 Techniques for Finding Derivatives 11.6 Derivatives of Products and Quotients 11.7 The Chain Rule 11.8 Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 11.9 Continuity and Differentiability Summary and Review CASE STUDY 11. Price Elasticity of Demand 12. Applications of the Derivative 12.1 Local Extrema 12.2 The Second Derivative 12.3 Optimization Applications 12.4 Implicit Differentiation 12.5 Related Rates 12.6 Curve Sketching Summary and Review CASE STUDY 12. A Total Cost Model for a Training Program 13. Integral Calculus 13.1 Antiderivatives 13.2 Integration by Substitution 13.3 Integration by Parts 13.4 Area and the Definite Integral 13.5 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 13.6 Applications of Integrals 13.7 Differential Equations Summary and Review CASE STUDY 13. Bounded Population Growth 14. Multivariate Calculus 14.1 Functions of Several Variables 14.2 Partial Derivatives 14.3 Extrema of Functions of Several Variables 14.4 Lagrange Multipliers Summary and Review CASE STUDY 14. Global Warming and the Method of Least Squares Appendix A. Areas under the Normal Curve Appendix B. Solutions to Prerequisite Skills Test and Calculus Readiness Test Appendix C. Table of Integrals Answers to Selected Exercises Index of Companies, Products, and Agencies Index of Applications Subject Index Photo Credits Reference Endpapers: Algebra Review Geometric Formulas Finite Math Review Calculus Review
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Pearson Education (US) Analytics Data Science Artificial Intelligence
Book SynopsisAbout our authors Ramesh Sharda (MBA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison) is Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Watson/ConocoPhillips Chair, and Regents Professor of Management Science and Information Systems in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. His research has been published in major journals in management science and information systems, including?Management Science,?Operations Research,?Information Systems Research,?Decision Support Systems,?Decision Sciences Journal,?EJIS,?JMIS,?Interfaces,?INFORMS Journal on Computing, and?ACM Database. Dr. Sharda is a member of the editorial boards of journals such as?Decision Support Systems,?Decision Sciences, and?ACM Database. He has worked on many sponsored research projects with government and industry, and has been a consultant to many organizations. He also serves as the faculty director of Teradata University Network. Dr. Sharda received the 2013 INFORMS Computing SocietyTable of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICS AND AI An Overview of Business Analytics, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Drivers, Major Technologies, and Business Applications Nature of Data, Statistical Modeling, and Visualization PART II: PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS AND MACHINE LEARNING Data Mining Process, Methods, and Applications Machine learning Techniques for Predictive Analytics Deep Learning and Cognitive Computing Text Mining, Sentiment Analysis, and Social Analytics PART III: PRESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS AND BIG DATA Prescriptive Analytics with Optimization and Simulation Big Data, Location Analytics, and Cloud Computing PART IV: ROBOTICS, SOCIAL NETWORKS, AI, AND IoT Robotics: Industrial and Consumer Applications Group Decision Making, Collaborative Systems, and AI Support Knowledge Systems: Expert Systems, Recommenders, Chatbots, Virtual Personal Assistants, and Robo Advisors The Internet of Things As a Platform for Intelligent Applications PART V: CAVEATS OF ANALYTICS AND AI Implementation Issues: From Ethics and Privacy to Organizational and Societal Impacts
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Cengage Learning, Inc Modern Business Statistics with Microsoft Excel
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Developing Econometrics
Book SynopsisStatistical Theories and Methods with Applications to Economics and Business highlights recent advances in statistical theory and methods that benefit econometric practice. It deals with exploratory data analysis, a prerequisite to statistical modelling and part of data mining. It provides recently developed computational tools useful for data mining, analysing the reasons to do data mining and the best techniques to use in a given situation. Provides a detailed description of computer algorithms. Provides recently developed computational tools useful for data mining Highlights recent advances in statistical theory and methods that benefit econometric practice. Features examples with real life data. Accompanying software featuring DASC (Data Analysis and Statistical Computing). Essential reading for practitioners in any area of econometrics; business analysts involved in economics and management; and Graduate Table of ContentsForeword xi Preface xiii Acknowledgements xvii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Nature and Scope of Econometrics 2 1.1.1 What is Econometrics and Why Study Econometrics? 2 1.1.2 Econometrics and Scientific Credibility of Business and Economic Decisions 4 1.2 Types of Economic Problems, Types of Data, and Types of Models 5 1.2.1 Experimental Data from a Marketing Experiment 5 1.2.2 Cross-Section Data: National Sample Survey Data on Consumer Expenditure 6 1.2.3 Non-Experimental Data Taken from Secondary Sources: The Case of Pharmaceutical Industry in India 8 1.2.4 Loan Default Risk of a Customer and the Problem Facing Decision on a Loan Application 9 1.2.5 Panel Data: Performance of Banks in India by the Type of Ownership after Economic Reforms 10 1.2.6 Single Time Series Data: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Index 12 1.2.7 Multiple Time Series Data: Stock Prices in BRIC Countries 12 1.3 Pattern Recognition and Exploratory Data Analysis 14 1.3.1 Some Basic Issues in Econometric Modeling 14 1.3.2 Exploratory Data Analysis Using Correlations and Scatter Diagrams: The Relative Importance of Managerial Function and Labor 16 1.3.3 Cleaning and Reprocessing Data to Discover Patterns: BSE Index Data 22 1.4 Econometric Modeling: The Roadmap of This Book 24 1.4.1 The Econometric Modeling Strategy 24 1.4.2 Plan of the Book 25 Electronic References for Chapter 1 27 References 27 2 Independent Variables in Linear Regression Models 29 2.1 Brief Review of Linear Regression 29 2.1.1 Brief Review of Univariate Linear Regression 29 2.1.2 Brief Review of Multivariate Linear Regression 38 2.2 Selection of Independent Variable and Stepwise Regression 49 2.2.1 Principles of Selection of Independent Variables 49 2.2.2 Stepwise Regression 52 2.3 Multivariate Data Transformation and Polynomial Regression 57 2.3.1 Linear Regression after Multivariate Data Transformation 57 2.3.2 Polynomial Regression on an Independent Variable 61 2.3.3 Multivariable Polynomial Regression 62 2.4 Column Multicollinearity in Design Matrix and Ridge Regression 65 2.4.1 Effect of Column Multicollinearity of Design Matrix 65 2.4.2 Ridge Regression 68 2.4.3 Ridge Trace Analysis and Ridge Parameter Selection 70 2.4.4 Generalized Ridge Regression 71 2.5 Recombination of Independent Variable and Principal Components Regression 72 2.5.1 Concept of Principal Components Regression 72 2.5.2 Determination of Principal Component 74 Electronic References for Chapter 2 79 References 80 3 Alternative Structures of Residual Error in Linear Regression Models 83 3.1 Heteroscedasticity: Consequences and Tests for Its Existence 85 3.1.1 Consequences of Heteroscedasticity 85 3.1.2 Tests for Heteroscedasticity 87 3.2 Generalized Linear Model with Covariance Being a Diagonal Matrix 90 3.2.1 Diagonal Covariance Matrix and Weighted Least Squares 90 3.2.2 Model with Two Unknown Variances 91 3.2.3 Multiplicative Heteroscedastic Model 92 3.3 Autocorrelation in a Linear Model 95 3.3.1 Linear Model with First-Order Residual Autoregression 96 3.3.2 Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity (ARCH) Model 101 3.4 Generalized Linear Model with Positive Definite Covariance Matrix 106 3.4.1 Model Definition, Parameter Estimation and Hypothesis Tests 106 3.4.2 Some Equivalent Conditions 108 3.5 Random Effects and Variance Component Model 109 3.5.1 Random Effect Regression Model 109 3.5.2 The Variance Component Model 112 3.5.3 Analysis of Variance Method to Solve Variance Component Model 113 3.5.4 Minimum Norm Quadratic Unbiased Estimation (MINQUE) to Solve Variance Component 121 3.5.5 Maximum Likelihood Method to Solve Variance Component Model 124 Electronic References for Chapter 3 125 References 125 4 Discrete Variables and Nonlinear Regression Model 129 4.1 Regression Model When Independent Variables are Categorical 130 4.1.1 Problem About Wage and Gender Differences 131 4.1.2 Structural Changes in the Savings Function (Use of Categorical Variables in Combination with Continuous Variables) 133 4.1.3 Cross Section Analysis 138 4.1.4 Seasonal Analysis Model 141 4.2 Models with Categorical or Discrete Dependent Variables 144 4.2.1 Linear Model with Binary Dependent Variable 144 4.2.2 Logit Regression Model 148 4.2.3 Probit Regression Model 153 4.2.4 Tobit Regression Model 154 4.3 Nonlinear Regression Model and Its Algorithm 160 4.3.1 The Least Squares Estimate for Nonlinear Regression Model 162 4.3.2 Maximum Likelihood Estimation of Nonlinear Regression Model 164 4.3.3 Equivalence of Maximum Likelihood Estimation and Least Squares Estimation 166 4.4 Nonlinear Regression Models in Practice 169 4.4.1 Growth Curve Models 169 4.4.2 Box–Cox Transformation Model 176 4.4.3 Survival Data and Failure Rate Model 177 4.4.4 Total Factor Productivity (TFP) 181 Electronic References for Chapter 4 188 References 188 5 Nonparametric and Semiparametric Regression Models 193 5.1 Nonparametric Regression and Weight Function Method 194 5.1.1 The Concept of Nonparametric Regression 194 5.1.2 Weight Function Method 196 5.2 Semiparametric Regression Model 199 5.2.1 Linear Semiparametric Regression Model 202 5.2.2 Single-Index Semiparametric Regression Model 205 5.3 Stochastic Frontier Regression Model 208 5.3.1 Stochastic Frontier Linear Regression Model and Asymptotically Efficient Estimator of Its Parameters 208 5.3.2 Semiparametric Stochastic Frontier Model 210 Electronic References for Chapter 5 212 References 213 6 Simultaneous Equations Models and Distributed Lag Models 215 6.1 Simultaneous Equations Models and Inconsistency of OLS Estimators 216 6.1.1 Demand-and-Supply Model, Keynesian Model and Wage-Price Model (Phillips Curve) 218 6.1.2 Macroeconomic IS Model, LM Model and Klein’s Econometric Model 220 6.1.3 Inconsistency of OLS Estimation 222 6.2 Statistical Inference for Simultaneous Equations Models 223 6.2.1 Indirect Least Squares and Generalized Least Squares 224 6.2.2 Two Stage Least Squares 229 6.3 The Concepts of Lag Regression Models 235 6.3.1 Consumption Lag 236 6.3.2 Inflation Lag 237 6.3.3 Deposit Re-Creation 238 6.4 Finite Distributed Lag Models 239 6.4.1 Estimation of Distributed Lag Models When the Lag Length is Known and Finite 239 6.4.2 The Determination of Distributed Lag Length 239 6.5 Infinite Distributed Lag Models 242 6.5.1 Adaptive Expectations Model and Partial Adjustment Model 243 6.5.2 Koyck Transformation and Estimation of Geometric Lag Models 245 Electronic References for Chapter 6 249 References 250 7 Stationary Time Series Models 253 7.1 Auto-Regression Model AR( p) 255 7.1.1 AR( p) Model and Stationarity 255 7.1.2 Auto-Covariance Function and Autocorrelation Function of AR( p) Model 258 7.1.3 Spectral Density of AR( p) Model and Partial Correlation Coefficient 263 7.1.4 Estimation of Parameters for AR( p) Model with Known Order p 267 7.1.5 Order Identification for AR( p) Process 274 7.2 Moving Average Model MA(q) 276 7.2.1 MA(q) Model and Its Properties 276 7.2.2 Parameter Estimation of MA(q) Model When the Order q is Known 278 7.2.3 Spectral Density Estimation for MA(q) Process 282 7.2.4 Order Identification for MA(q) Process 284 7.3 Auto-Regressive Moving-Average Process ARMA( p, q) 285 7.3.1 ARMA(p, q) Model and Its Properties 285 7.3.2 Parameter Estimations for ARMA(p, q) Model 288 7.3.3 Test for ARMA( p, q) Model 291 7.3.4 Order Identification for ARMA( p, q) Model 291 7.3.5 Univariate Time Series Modeling: The Basic Issues and Approaches 292 Electronic References for Chapter 7 293 References 293 8 Multivariate and Nonstationary Time Series Models 297 8.1 Multivariate Stationary Time Series Model 299 8.1.1 General Description of Multivariable Stationary Time Series Model 299 8.1.2 Estimation of Mean and Autocovariance Function of Multivariate Stationary Time Series 300 8.1.3 Vector Autoregression Model of Order p: VAR( p) 301 8.1.4 Wold Decomposition and Impulse-Response 301 8.1.5 Variance Decomposition with VAR( p) 306 8.1.6 Granger Causality with VAR(p) Specification 309 8.2 Nonstationary Time Series 311 8.2.1 Stochastic Trends and Unit Root Processes 311 8.2.2 Test for Unit Root Hypothesis 314 8.3 Cointegration and Error Correction 321 8.3.1 The Concept and Representation of Cointegration 322 8.3.2 Simultaneous (Structural) Equation System (SES) and Vector Auto Regression (VAR) 324 8.3.3 Cointegration and Error Correction Representation 325 8.3.4 Estimation of Parameters of Cointegration Process 329 8.3.5 Test of Hypotheses on the Number of Cointegrating Equations 330 8.4 Autoregression Conditional Heteroscedasticity in Time Series 333 8.4.1 ARCH Model 334 8.4.2 Generalized ARCH Model—GARCH Model 338 8.4.3 Other Generalized Forms of ARCH Model 342 8.5 Mixed Models of Multivariate Regression with Time Series 346 8.5.1 Mixed Model of Multivariate Regression with Time Series 346 8.5.2 Mixed Model of Multivariate Regression and Cointegration with Time Series 349 Electronic References for Chapter 8 353 References 353 9 Multivariate Statistical Analysis and Data Analysis 357 9.1 Model of Analysis of Variance 358 9.1.1 Single Factor Analysis of Variance Model 358 9.1.2 Two Factor Analysis of Variance with Non-Repeated Experiment 361 9.1.3 Two Factor Analysis of Variance with Repeated Experiment 364 9.2 Other Multivariate Statistical Analysis Models 370 9.2.1 Discriminate Analysis Model 370 9.2.2 Factor Analysis Model 376 9.2.3 Principal Component Analysis and Multidimensional Scaling Method 380 9.2.4 Canonical Correlation Analysis 384 9.3 Customer Satisfaction Model and Path Analysis 387 9.3.1 Customer Satisfaction Model and Structural Equations Model 387 9.3.2 Partial Least Square and the Best Iterative Initial Value 391 9.3.3 Definite Linear Algorithm for SEM 399 9.3.4 Multi-Layers Path Analysis Model 402 9.4 Data Analysis and Process 404 9.4.1 Panel Data Analysis 404 9.4.2 Truncated Data Analysis 405 9.4.3 Censored Data Analysis 406 9.4.4 Duration Data Analysis 407 9.4.5 High Dimensional Data Visualization 409 Electronic References for Chapter 9 412 References 413 10 Summary and Further Discussion 415 10.1 About Probability Distributions: Parametric and Non-Parametric 416 10.1.1 Distributions of Functions of Random Variables 416 10.1.2 Parametric, Non-Parametric, and Semi-Parametric Specification of Distributions 417 10.1.3 Non-Parametric Specification of Density Functions 418 10.2 Regression 421 10.2.1 Regression as Conditional Mean of the Dependent Variable 421 10.2.2 Regressions with Homoscedastic and Heteroscedastic Variance 421 10.2.3 General Regression Functions: Quantiles and Quantile Regression 423 10.2.4 Design of Experiments, Regression, and Analysis of Variance 424 10.3 Model Specification and Prior Information 425 10.3.1 Data Generation Process (DGP) and Economic Structure 426 10.3.2 Deterministic but Unknown Parameters and Model Specification as a 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Management Concepts, Inc Streamlining Business Requirements: The XCellR8(tm) Approach
Book SynopsisProgramming systems today are often designed and constructed before business requirements are completed and finalised. Without a proper foundation, these systems will eventually crumble. Streamlining Business Requirements: The XCellR8™ Approach offers business analysts the foundation, principles, and steps they need to become effective facilitators in a world where gathering information is as important as the design and development of a system itself. Author Gerrie Caudle introduces a comprehensive framework to: - Gather and document business requirements accurately and effectively, - Ask the right questions of your users, document their responses properly, and formulate follow-up questions. - Facilitate a requirements session, validate business requirements, translate those requirements into functional specifications, and write test scenarios.
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Management Concepts, Inc Surveying Fundamentals for Business Analysts
Book SynopsisSurveying can prove to be an excellent way to elicit requirements. However, up until now, reliable resources that examine survey methods have been hard to find. Surveying Fundamentals for Business Analysts gives you all the basic knowledge you need to develop and execute efficient and effective surveys. It provides detailed descriptions of the different types of surveys and valuable guidance on how to choose the right survey for the task as well as how to identify stakeholders and participants. This practical guide, indispensible for business analysts, takes you through the process step-by-step as you: - Determine the scope of the survey - Design questions that will capture specific data - Analyze the data objectively and effectively - Report the findings clearly
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Entrepreneur Press The Multiplier Model: How Systems Can Create
Book SynopsisCreate a Business that Runs Itself Going from small business to successful startup to scalable growth takes more than just good luck, it takes a system. Over the last 34 years franchising consultant and growth expert Mark Siebert has been sought out by more than 70,000 executives looking to expanding their company. Out of those 70,000 only 5,000 had the right systems in place to go from successful to scalable. What do these companies have in common? 1. They are good at what they do. Being good at the core of your business that you continue to see a healthy return on your investment. 2. They have a system in place and a manual on hand. Their process is documented and routinely integrated into every aspect of their business, so if someone follows the system the business can virtually run itself.
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