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Book SynopsisDigitalization completely has transformed marketing. It has changed consumption habits, consumer behaviour, and purchasing processes. In addition, it has modified marketing strategies, tactics, and processes, offering a wide range of mechanisms that allow companies, of all types and sizes, to enhance their commercial actions.

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Book SynopsisEnthusiasm and determination with a healthy dose of entrepreneurial vision that is enhanced by rapid strides in technology has provided the platform for young Indians to become the makers of a new India. Millions of young Indians are entering the workforce annually with a continually major shift from rural to urban areas and a burgeoning middle-class with demands and expectations of quality health and education, further increasing the dependence on sustainable, viable and continuous growth. Clearly, India is at a delicate juncture where the new generation of policymakers must take responsibility to work adeptly in tandem with industrialists, academicians and the common man to form impactful policies.The Path Ahead: Transformative Ideas for India is reflective of this collaborative effort that borrows from the very essence of working in tandem to have meaningful discourses. This book, which brings together a rare combination of industry executives, domain thoughteaders and government officials, highlights the challenges and possible solutions for key sectors that are the cornerstone for India''s future growth. Each of the authors is aeader in their own right and has been a key contributor to the India''s growth story. Their cutting-edge, unique and focused ideas symbolize the best strategies to promote a particular sector vital for sustainable growth.This crucial compilation is a ready reference for not just young minds, but can also inspire futureeaders of this great country on its journey to becoming a global powerhouse.

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Book SynopsisBuilt on interviews with more than fifty leading practitioners from major universities and ed-tech firms, Leveling the Learning Curve is an indispensable guide to the inner workings of digital education.Trade ReviewAn impressive cross-sector review of the successes and failures from across the digital higher education landscape. A must-read for university presidents, provosts, and deans looking to chart their institutions’ digital futures. -- Anant Agarwal, founding CEO of edXA crucial book at a crucial time. Education is key to development and our planet’s long-term survival. This book asks whether top universities are willing to accept the challenge of playing a major role in this. -- Judith Rodin, former president of the Rockefeller Foundation and the University of PennsylvaniaThe pandemic let the EdTech genie of the bottle and it’s not going back. It’s clear that online tools and hybrid learning will play a key role in the future of higher education. This carefully researched book provides and important road map for what this future might look like. -- Vikas Pota, founder and CEO, T4 EducationAn important book for anyone who cares about the future of higher education in an interconnected world. Addresses both the key challenges and opportunities that post-COVID educational leaders face and the lessons that the pandemic period offers for the future. -- Jonathan Becker, vice chancellor, Open Society University NetworkIndustry after industry has been transformed by digital tools. This smart and practical book argues that now is the time for universities to finally embrace their digital futures, and shows how. -- Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, former French Minister of National Education, Higher Education, and ResearchThe connection between digital education and international development is crucial but often overlooked. This book explores key ways universities can make an impact beyond their gates. -- Jendayi Frazer, former U.S. assistant secretary of state for African affairsBy focusing on connectivity and inclusivity, Leveling the Learning Curve shows us how universities can dramatically extend their contributions across what previously were considered barriers. -- Stephen Goldsmith, professor, Harvard University, former mayor of Indianapolis, and former deputy mayor, New York CityA fantastic examination of real-world examples of how innovative universities are using digital tools. Explores the key role that digital can play in increasing learning equity. -- Joshua Kim, Dartmouth College, coauthor of Learning Innovation and the Future of Higher EducationLeveling the Learning Curve offers a comprehensive assessment of how technology and innovative teaching techniques can reinvent the university classroom, providing better learning for more students in more places at a lower cost. -- David Osborne, author of Reinventing GovernmentSpecifically designed as both a DIY manual and an in-depth study of the subject, 'Leveling the Learning Curve: Creating a More Inclusive and Connected University' must be considered as required reading for educational leaders and institutional policy makers seeking to navigate the ever evolving complexities of a post-pandemic digital education in our contemporary colleges and universities. A seminal and groundbreaking study, [LtLC] is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and academic library Education Policy Planning and Application collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists. * Midwest Book Review *Table of Contents1. Leveling the Curve2. The COVID Moment in Context3. The New Connected University4. Leading Digital Transformation5. Digital Competencies6. Designing and Creating Digital Classes and Programs7. The Blended Learning Toolkit8. Digital Case Studies9. Networked Learning10. The Future11. Better Ways to Teach and LearnAcknowledgmentsAppendix: Interviews and Demos ConductedIndex

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Book SynopsisIn a history spanning three hundred years, Stanley Buder examines the expansion of the market economy, the laggardly use of government to control market forces, the rise of consumerism, the shifting role of small business, and much more. He concludes with the explosive development of business in the 1990s and its aftermath of crises and scandals.Trade ReviewA sweeping synthesis of American business history. . . . Deserves to be widely read and discussed, particularly at this moment in our history."" - Enterprise & Society""Makes a good case that understanding business history is essential to understanding American history. . . . Recommended."" - Choice""Synthesizes an extensive array of secondary sources into a judicious, accessibly written survey of American business. . . . Provid[es] a wealth of information and insight and giving readers a fine overview of the broad sweep of American business history."" - Journal of American History""Do you love history? Do you enjoy business analysis? How about reflecting on social mores? Throw in a healthy dash of political drama and you've created the multiple layers of Capitalizing on Change. . . . Buder makes the intertwining dynamics of our 300 years of history so very readable."" - Better Investing

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Book SynopsisWith the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice, this book provides intriguing and innovative thoughts on leadership and gender in organizations from renowned scholars as well as high-level corporate thought leaders in the area of diversity and inclusion.Table of ContentsForeword Alyssa Panitch, Purdue University Preface David Hummels, Purdue University 1. Introduction: Making the Case for Gender Inclusion and Women’s Career Equality at Work Ellen Ernst Kossek, Purdue University and Kyung-Hee Lee, Purdue University Part I: Fostering Positive Work for Women 2. Creating Gender Inclusive Climates and Conversations What the Research Tells Us: The Role of Inclusive Climates in Closing the Gender Gap Lisa Nishii, Cornell University View from Practice: The Power in “Staying vs. Leaving” Conversations to Create an Inclusive Workplace at Accenture Nellie Borrero, Accenture Integrating Research and Practice: Gender Inclusive Climates Charlice Hurst, University of Notre Dame Managerial and Organizational Actions for Creating Inclusive Climates Ellen Ernst Kossek, Purdue University and Kyung-Hee Lee, Purdue University 3. Mentoring and Other Strategies for Advancing Women’s Careers What the Research Tells Us: Glass Ceiling Chisels Belle Rose Ragins, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee View from Practice: Advancing Women at IBM Rosalia Thomas, IBM Integrating Research and Practice: Mentoring Patrice Buzzanell, University of South Florida Managerial and Organizational Actions for Mentoring and Advancing Women Ellen Ernst Kossek, Purdue University and Kyung-Hee Lee, Purdue University Part II: Gender Inclusion in Industry and Organizational Contexts 4. How to Leverage Diverse Teams What the Research Tells Us: Claiming the Unexpected Value of Diversity Denise Lewin Loyd, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign View from Practice: Engaging Teams for Business Success at PWC Anne Donovan, PricewaterhouseCoopers Integrating Research and Practice: Diverse Teams Beth Livingston, University of Iowa Managerial and Organizational Actions for Creating Inclusive Teams Ellen Ernst Kossek, Purdue University and Kyung-Hee Lee, Purdue University 5. Learning from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Contexts What the Research Tells Us: That None Shall Perish Kelly Mack, Association of American Colleges & Universities, Chris Sahley, Purdue University, and Orlando Taylor, Fielding Graduate University View from Practice: Learning from Successful Women in the STEM Field Mariana Monteiro, FCM, LLC Integrating Research and Practice: STEM Contexts Diana Bilimoria, Case Western Reserve University Managerial and Organizational Actions to Transform STEM Contexts Ellen Ernst Kossek, Purdue University and Kyung-Hee Lee, Purdue University 6. Learning from Entrepreneurial Settings What the Research Tells Us: The Glass Ceiling of Entrepreneurship and How Women Are Breaking Free Kim Eddleston, Northeastern University View from Practice: Emerging Organizational Culture and Inclusion Nina Swanson, Walmart Integrating Research and Practice: Entrepreneurial Settings Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University Managerial and Organizational Actions to Create Inclusive Entrepreneurial Settings Ellen Ernst Kossek, Purdue University and Kyung-Hee Lee, Purdue University 7. Epilogue: A Beginning Blueprint for Organizations and Researchers to Advance Gender Inclusion and Equality (with Caveats) Ellen Ernst Kossek, Purdue University and Kyung-Hee Lee, Purdue University Acknowledgments 

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Book SynopsisGlobalization and the easy access to information shifted the business dynamics in the 21st century. Global competition increases rapidly and firms must keep pace with changing environments, constantly adapting and implementing new methods, strategies and innovations. This book is timely, as it as it offers fresh insights into the new challenges in terms of efficiency and quality improvement, networking and logistics in the globalized world. It also addresses the current developments in the operational and financial system of private enterprises. Finally, the need for managers and leaders and efficiently responds to fluctuating business environment is highlighted and insights are provided to contribute to the ability of managers to make quick and accurate decisions within the supplier network, to obtain the competitive advantage by leveraging of manufacturers.

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Book SynopsisWhile others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.While others escalate problems, Impact Players move things across the finish line.While others attempt to minimize change, Impact Players are learning and adapting to change.Trade Review“If you’re trying to navigate the new world of work, this book is your GPS. With solid research and sparkling examples, Wiseman shows how to do the things they don’t teach us in school—tackling ambiguous problems, surmounting unforeseen obstacles, hitting moving targets, and traveling beyond the boundaries of your job description to make a real contribution.” — Daniel H. Pink, number one New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell is Human “If you want to stand out early in your career, this book is required reading. Liz Wiseman highlights the practical, often surprising habits that will help you reach your potential and make your mark.” — Adam Grant, number one New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife “Impact Players will teach you how to have empathy for your boss without kissing up, how to step up and take charge even when you don’t have formal authority, and when to step back and follow, so you can make big things happen for your team and your career.” — Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor and Just Work “Liz Wiseman has done it again. Impact Players is an engaging and practical guide to how anyone can be more effective at work. In a refreshing departure from the relentless emphasis on leadership that dominates the field, Wiseman digs into the important question of how people make themselves valuable and how they find ways to make an impact when and where it matters most.” — Amy C. Edmondson, professor, Harvard Business School, and author of The Fearless Organization “In building innovative Silicon Valley companies and running US economic diplomacy, I’ve learned that Impact Players are the essential ingredient for growing transformative organizations. And Liz Wiseman’s book gives you the recipe. Impact Players will help you develop the desperately needed next generation of bold, principled, transformational leaders to address our challenges and make sure the world of tomorrow is a better world for all.” — Keith Krach, former United States undersecretary of state, chairman and CEO of DocuSign and Ariba "Being busy? Easy. Having an impact and making a difference? Well, that’s hard, really hard. Liz Wiseman, in her typically brilliantly, generous, and rigorous way, shows how any of us can change what we do so we too can be an Impact Player. This book is every bit as important and as good as Multipliers. And that book changed the working world.” — Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit “Impact Players is a gold mine! It is filled with powerful insights and actionable recommendations on how to move beyond being a competent employee to being a truly impactful team player. This should be required reading for individual contributors and leaders alike.” — Tina Seelig, professor and executive director, Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Stanford University “As we slowly get through the challenges of the global pandemic, we cannot declare victory and go back to normal. We must look further forward to face a future of unprecedented adversity and opportunity. We need more leaders with the right mindset and skills to tackle our biggest and most important challenges—like the climate crisis or technological disruption of jobs, work, industries, and institutions. The world needs fewer people accepting the status quo and more Impact Players who are actively working to create the future they see is possible. This book is a playbook that will help individuals work at a higher level, inspire teams to do great things, and enable organizations to create a culture that fosters growth and to become high-impact organizations.” — Rob Nail, associate founder and former CEO, Singularity University “Every colleague, teammate, and contributor wants to be the ‘go to,’ high-performing, high-contributing player. Some might call them indispensable. Well, now you have the practical mindsets, strategies, and tools to achieve those goals. It doesn’t take much, but it does take leaders and colleagues who are able to apply simple techniques to extract that extra engagement sitting just below the surface. Liz is a master, and every CHRO/CPO should read this book. If you’re looking to take your organization and the amazing colleagues you have to another level of contribution, this is the guide to help you get them there!” — Eric Hutcherson, chief people and inclusion of?cer, Universal Music Group "As with all of Wiseman’s books, this is supremely well-researched, structured and filled with relatable stories. If you want to develop the Impact Player mindset and learn their specific practices, or want to have more Impact Players on your team, this book is gold." — Forbes

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Book SynopsisThe antidote to navigating turbulent times isnât more rules.  It is timeless virtue that creates sustainable value.  Thoughtful leaders are keenly aware of the enormous challenge they face to drive high performance in a world that continues to ratchet up pressure and uncertainty.  Some leaders respond by getting tough and establishing strict rules. They get people in line, but they donât inspire excellence. Wise leaders, on the other hand, help their people practice character to navigate their way through the turbulenceâwithout lowering performance expectations. As a result, their people are more reliable under pressure. Exception to the Rule links ancient wisdom with contemporary science on high performance, teamwork, and engagement. Building an organizational culture based on classical virtuesâof trust, compassion, courage, justice, wisdom, temperance and hopeâis both strategically smart and a better way to live. ExcepTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1: TrustChapter 2: CompassionChapter 3: CourageChapter 4: JusticeChapter 5: WisdomChapter 6: TemperanceChapter 7: HopeChapter 8: Integrity--A Growth MarketChapter 9: Classical Solutions to Contemporary ChallengesEpilogue and TakeawaysEndnotesIndex

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Book SynopsisA practical and easily accessible guide for bodyworkers and movement teachers, including massage therapists and all other complementary therapists, to the setting up and running of a private practice in order to make it into a successful business.This book is for people who wish they didn''t need this book; for people who wish that their passion for their work was all they need to run a business but have learned that it is not. This book provides guidance to give the reader a head for business while maintaining their heart for their work.Filled with practical real-world explanations of basic business skills, it is written with warmth, humor, and an appreciation for the heart-led work of everyone in the health and wellness world. From bookkeeping to financing, business plans to contracts, the reader will find answers to the most basic questions: where do I start and how do I do that?When you love your healing work and need to learn how to run your business this book is the friend you need.

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook offers a rhetorical framework for writing and analyzing content for social media and the web. In the age of disinformation and hyper-targeted digital advertising, writers and teachers of writing must be prepared to delve into the digital world with a critical and strategic perspective. This book offers an interdisciplinary approach to writing scenarios with insights from classical and contemporary rhetoric, the philosophy of technology, and digital media theory. Special emphases are also placed on preparing for writing, marketing, and communications careers in the digital space, and on ethical issues related to digital and social media.Trade Review“In Digital Writing, Dan Lawrence skillfully blends ancient rhetorical concepts and contemporary philosophical thought with the pragmatic theories and best practices of the digital age. In this concise, accessible text, Lawrence speaks not only to students who aspire to writing careers, but also to teachers whose pedagogical development necessitates a nuanced understanding of the theories and machinations that underpin the digital world. Lawrence’s experience as a digital practitioner, his skill as a teacher, and the sophistication of his reflections permeate the book and promise to enrich the field of digital writing.” — Karla Saari Kitalong, Professor Emerita, Michigan Technological University“Dan Lawrence sets out to do some impossible things in Digital Writing: to use ancient techniques against modern technologies, and to apply ancient principles to a society that has lost touch with them. Lawrence uses a tried and true historical framework to provide solutions to problems which have become societal and for which we have precious few such helpful guides. Lawrence urges the reader to do the one thing advertisers, marketers, and tech companies do not want them to do, something it is harder and harder to do with each passing microsecond: to stop and think. Digital Writing will open a lot of eyes to the subtle arts of persuasion employed at every turn of the average person’s daily digital life, and will arm them with the resources to be more intentional in their participation and more sophisticated in their response.” — Andrew McLuhan, author of written matter (Revelore Press, 2021)Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Digital Writing 1.1 Introduction 1.2 What is Digital Writing? 1.3 Rhetorical Framework for Digital Writing 1.4 Rhetoric, Audience, and Technology 1.5 Rhetoric in Application 1.5.1 Ethos 1.5.2 Pathos 1.5.3 Logos 1.6 Procedural Rhetoric 1.7 Careers in Digital Writing 1.8 How to Use This Text 1.9 Exercises Chapter 2: Writing for Social Media 2.1 The Digital Writing Process 2.2 Rhetoric and Social Media 2.3 Emulation 2.4 Interactivity 2.5 House of Language: The Language Game 2.6 What is Social Media? 2.7 Benefits of Social Media 2.8 Social Media in Business 2.9 Global Social Media Usage 2.10 Major Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter 2.10.1 Facebook 2.10.2 Twitter 2.10.3 Instagram 2.11 Digital Medi and Marketing 2.12 Marketing Departments 2.13 Marketing vs. Advertising 2.14 Conversions 2.15 Case Studies & Applications 2.16 Writing for Facebook 2.17 Writing for Twitter 2.18 Writing for Instagram 2.19 Exercises Chapter 3: Writing for the Web 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Global Internet Access and Usage 3.3 User Behavior and Time Online: What Are People Doing on the Internet? 3.4 Algorithms and the Black Box of Technology 3.5 Ethics, Data, and Privacy 3.6 Searchability/Findability 3.7 Disinformation 3.8 Writing Content for the Web 3.9 Web Traffic 3.10 Blogging 3.11 Search Engine Optimization 3.12 Content Writing 3.13 Landing Pages 3.14 Using Web Building Tools 3.15 Exercises Chapter 4: Digital-Visual Design 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Visual Rhetoric 4.3 Graphic Design 4.4 The Rise of Digital Video 4.5 Digital-Visual Design 4.6 Don’t Be Afraid of Adobe 4.7 YouTube and Video Advertisements 4.8 Aesthetics and Microgenres 4.9 Emergent Technology and the Reality of the Virtual 4.10 Exercises Chapter 5: Digital Writing Jobs 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Articulating Skills and Digital Skills 5.3 Acquiring and Claiming Skills 5.4 Specializations and What Employers Look For 5.5 Applying to Jobs 5.6 Networking and LinkedIn 5.7 The Digital Writer’s Resume 5.8 The Digital Writer’s Cover Letter 5.9 Conclusion5.10 Exercises Appendix Bibliography & Further Reading Pexels Imagery Credits

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Book SynopsisEngaging, supportive, and relevant. This is the ideal introduction to business offering diverse cases and coverage of the latest issues affecting businesses today to empower students on their course and beyond. With a contemporary approach to the topic, Foundations of Business provides a truly accessible and engaging guide that reflects current business environments and the global nature of business. Rich with international insights from the real world, this text is your key to gaining a holistic understanding of business and organisations in this modern world. Starting first by exploring the different types of organizations and their structures, you will then move on to explore the core aspects of a business such as marketing, accounting and finance; as well as the more people-centred issues such as leadership and business ethics. In engaging with this text, you will also develop a firm understanding of key external issues such as the competitive environment; and the political,Trade ReviewA useful, introductory text with good coverage of key concepts as well as additional learning opportunities that provoke thought for both the learner and the teacher. A variety of case studies and reflective questions, together with clear and progressive content allows students to gain knowledge, use it and progress to more complex and demanding questions relevant to those at the beginning of their academic journey. * Heather Kent, University of Sussex *Innovative, comprehensible, relevant: Foundations of Business explores different perspectives and contexts in an interactive way. Very useful for foundational students. * Dr. Maja Pulic, University of Essex *A comprehensive, clear and accessible introductory text that prepares foundation students for Year 1 level study of Business at university. * Julie Wilson, Durham University *Comprehensively brilliant! Bridges the foundation-degree gap beautifully. * Zainab Atta, University of Surrey *A must-have book for a business course -- this is a fantastic textbook for all Business students! * Dr. Wei Chen, Sheffield Hallam University *Foundations of Business is a very good introductory text covering the basics of business, strategy and growth. It is a must-have for students at foundation and undergraduate level, or professionals seeking to broaden their understanding of key business concepts and ideas! * Deborah Hamer-Acquaah, Queen Mary University of London *An informative introductory text for foundation students and first year undergraduates studying business with some or no prior knowledge. * Anne Wylie, University of Derby *Foundations of Business enables foundation-level students to gain an understanding of relevant application of theory. * Ian McDonald, University of Bolton *Foundations of Business is a very useful text with relevant coverage and diverse case studies that reflects contemporary business management issues, strategies, and practices. * Dr. Dominic Appiah, Royal Holloway, University of London *Foundations of Business is an interesting and relevant text for foundation level students. * Dr. Raye Ng, University of Cumbria *Foundations of Business is a conceptually comprehensive text that explores change, culture and structure with appropriate cases and experiential questions. * Dr. Sally Kah, Birmingham City University *This is an up-to-date introduction to business text with a great overview of core topics, and enriched with case studies to explain core concepts and stimulate critical thinking. * Dr. Nuno Oliveira, Tilburg University *Informative, clear, and well explained. Foundations of Business uses relevant examples the students can relate to. * Tracy Dixon, University of Salford *Table of Contents1: Introduction to business 2: Entrepreneurs and start-up planning 3: Marketing 4: Managing operations 5: Managing finance 6: Managing people: human resource management 7: Analysing the external environment of business 8: Strategy 9: Growth and international business strategies 10: Change, culture, and structure 11: Business ethics and corporate social responsibility

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Book SynopsisHappy people are more innovative and productive. The Happiness Quotient is crucial for corporate success. "Innovate Happily" by Rekha Shetty follows Junie and Rags as they uncover secrets in Bhutan, a happy society. The book guides readers on increasing their Happiness Quotient for personal and organizational growth.

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Book SynopsisHow to tackle the toughest interview questions Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google haveto offer and other perplexing problems to puzzle any mind!Trade Review‘An entertaining book we can all enjoy… highly informative and amusing.’ -- Daily Mail‘Full of valuable insight on effectively navigating the interviewing process, this is a must-read for those looking to nail their next interview.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘Thought-provoking… Clearly, Poundstone isn’t talking about fighting ducks at all, although you’ll have plenty of fun deconstructing the analogy with logical analysis.’ * E&T Magazine *‘[An] entertaining headscratcher.’ -- Choice

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Book SynopsisPopulation growth and rising living standards, on the one hand, and changing climate, on the other hand, have exacerbated water scarcity worldwide. To address this problem, policymakers need to take a wide view of the water economy a complex structure involving environmental, social, economic, legal, and institutional aspects. A coherent water policy must look at the water economy as a whole and apply a comprehensive approach to policy interventions. Written by two of the world''s leading scholars on economics of water, this is the first graduate-level textbook on the topic. The book discusses water resource management within a comprehensive framework that integrates the different, yet highly entwined, elements of a water economy. It follows the steps needed to develop a well-designed set of policies based on detailed analyses of intervention measures, using multi-sectoral and economy-wide examples from a variety of locations and situations around the world.Trade Review'A comprehensive, integrated approach for evaluating and improving the management of scarce water resources across the globe. The fundamental principles of economics, critical role of institutions, and legal norms restricting water allocation policies are insightfully represented. I am completely persuaded by the authors' modular structure of the advanced framework and its implications for the future of water resource management challenges.' Gordon Rausser, University of California, Berkeley'A clear, precise introduction to the challenges of managing common pool resources. This book's lessons go beyond water, covering dynamic resource allocation and management and combining technical rigor with insightful analysis of real world challenges.' David Zilberman, University of California, Berkeley'The first and most outstanding book that clearly explains water economy through economic theories and approaches. Anyone who is interested in water related economic and policy issues should read this important book.' Jinxia Wang, Peking University'Economics provides an analytical lens for understanding the difficulties for managing water equitably, efficiently and sustainably. This book presents advances in water economics and how this field can prescribe policy designs and offer applicable lessons. A canonical guide for intermediate students and scholars looking for basic theory foundations.' Alberto Garrido, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain'This book develops a water economy edifice, which breaks through the traditional methodology to incorporate natural, social, and economic aspects, as well as hydrological and hydraulic factors, into the analysis framework. This brings the study of the economy of water resources into a more inclusive system.' Dajun Shen, Renmin University of China'… a lucid and mathematically rigorous account of the many dimensions of water management. Recommended.' A. A. Batabyal, Choice ConnectTable of Contents1. The state of water resources and the need for a comprehensive perspective; 2. The water economy; 3. Supply costs, demands and benefits; 4. Optimal water policy; 5. Water regulation; 6. Conjunctive use; 7. Case studies of regulatory interventions; 8. Economy-wide considerations of water management; 9. Management of transboundary water; Index.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Chapter One shows the new challenges for managers in relation to the management of operations permeate aspects of development and/or aggregation of services, stronger link with market strategies, flexible and cost competitive systems, intensive information technology and automation. In Chapter Two, the authors show the methodological process to the identification and the verification of the critical success factors of the TCUs survey variables by means of statistical analysis. Chapter Three argues that against the background of hyper-complexity the usefulness of all mainstream approaches of change management has to be scrutinized. Chapter Four is focused on a theoretical framework motivated by the influence of TMT composition on strategic change and firm performance. Chapter Five examines the importance and the implementation of critical success factors (CSFs) of quality management systems (QMSs). Chapter Six presents the concepts of critical success factors of projects and their applications in various sectors.

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Book SynopsisThe impacts of a crisis might include fatalities, disabling injuries, significant destruction or contamination or the loss of an organisation''s reputation. This book examines crisis management in a variety of situations, from its role in business organisations and aeroplane disasters to disease outbreaks. The recent explosion in world population growth and the mass movement of people into developed forest tropical and subtropical areas has dramatically increased the potential for humans to come into contract with new species and strains of pathogens. This book examines avian influenza A (H5N1), swine influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV) as an emerging disease, malaria as a re-emerging disease, and the importance of infectious diseases acquired via overseas travel to tropical areas. In addition, analyses of major organisational accidents have revealed the importance of organisational factors in the aetiology of such events. This book develops a rational and multilevel model for the analysis and prevention of accidents in complex organisational systems. Furthermore, management of a major crisis, generally a corporate or headquarters function as opposed to site emergency response, requires planning, testing and evaluation and maintenance to mitigate and minimise the consequences. The authors of this book focus on crisis management in business corporations, and ways to better handle crisis situations.

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Book SynopsisResources designed to support learners of the 2010 BTEC Level 3 National Business specification Covering the full Diploma with all mandatory and a wide selection of optional units for the 2010 specification covered, and packed with in-book features to help students achieve their potential. WorkSpace case studies take your learners into the real world of work, showing them how they can apply their knowledge in a real-life context.

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Book SynopsisIn a world of relentless change and complexity, it's not enough to simply surviveyou must learn to thrive. In SuperAdaptability, Max McKeownauthor of the bestselling The Strategy Bookintroduces the transformative RUN loop: Recognise, Understand, Necessary Action to help you transcend the challenges around you: Adapt to cope with uncertainty. Embrace change as an opportunity for growth. Shape the future on your own terms. Through vivid storytelling and real-world examples from the world of business, leadership and innovation, SuperAdaptability reveals how you can strategically harness the power of change to create extraordinary outcomes. The RUN loop empowers you to recognize shifting circumstances, understand their implications, and take the necessary actions to adapt smarter and faster than ever before. This is your invaluable guide to mastering the art of adaptation and unlocking a future defined by purpose, fulfillment, and success. Don't just survive the age of overwhelm, embrace it!

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Book SynopsisComprehensive guide on the Business Case. Fully aligned with several international best practice standards Leading business research from international best practice and brand new research New and amazing case studies from around the globe to share and discuss Best practice advice from thought leaders at your fingertips

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Book SynopsisBy the turn of the millennium, the dominant idea was that not only should the business of business be only business, but countries, governments and civil society organizations should also be run on principles of business. Soon, the realization that, while economies had been growing, systemic problems of social inequality and environmental unsustainability were becoming intolerable,ed to the Sustainable Development Goals, which all countries signed up to achieve. A new toolkit is required to attain these goals that go beyond the precepts of good business management and prevalent best practices in government as well as civil society organizations. In Transforming Systems, Arun Maira stresses that a new toolkit has to be founded on disciplines of systems thinking, ethical reasoning and deepistening. It should focus more on concepts of governance of networks, rather than the management of organizations. Diverse points of view must be heard and valued, not smothered beneath technology-driven quantitative data analysis. Maira brings the wealth of his knowledge and experience to highlight the uncertainty of our future that is bound to change dynamically, and points out how we can cope with the changes. He insists that the most usefulife skill for young people is toearn how to beifelongearners, sensitive to their own evolution within an evolving system.

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Book SynopsisDecision makers in business and economics face a staggering array of problems. Managers of growing firms have to decide which growth options will expand their business. Governments have to decide which infrastructure investments to undertake. Managers of oil firms must decide how rapidly to deplete their reserves. Owners of land must decide when and how to develop. Operators of power plants must decide when to start them up and when to shut them down. While these problems seem quite diverse, they share many important features. In each case, the decision maker must choose when to take a particular action that will be difficult, if not impossible, to reverse. In each case, the consequences of taking (or not taking) that action are uncertain. The timing and nature of these actions directly affect revenue. Real options that often vary radically from one problem to another. The book focuses on building a general approach to solving problems from the ground up to show readers how real optioTable of ContentsPREFACE ; 1 Introduction ; I. Foundations ; 2. The modeling framework ; 3. Valuing single-period cash flows ; 4. Valuing multi-period cash flows ; 5. Combining valuation and decision making ; II Component Real Options ; 6. Options that do not affect the state of a project ; 7. Simple timing options ; 8. Compound timing options ; 9. Uber-compound timing options 200 ; 10. Switching options ; 11. Learning options ; III Calibrating the Model 293 ; 12. Calibration using spot and futures price data 294 ; 13. Calibration using option price data ; 14. Calibrating trees of alternative state variables ; IV Putting the Pieces Together ; 15. Forestry management and valuation ; 16. Developing a gas field ; 17. Mothballing an ethanol plant ; 18. Where to from here?

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Book SynopsisMuch of the existing literature within the varieties of capitalism (VOC) and comparative business systems fields of research is heavily focused on Europe, Japan, and the Anglo-Saxon nations. As a result, the field has yet to produce a detailed empirical picture of the institutional structures of most Asian nations and to explore to what extent existing theory applies to the Asian context. The Oxford Handbook of Asian Business Systems aims to address this imbalance by exploring the shape and consequences of institutional variations across the political economies of different societies within Asia. Drawing on the deep knowledge of 31 leading experts, this book presents an empirical, comparative institutional analysis of 13 major Asian business systems between India and Japan. To aid comparison, each country chapter follows the same consistent outline. Complementing the country chapters are eleven contributions examining major themes across the region in comparative perspective and linkinTrade ReviewThe individual chapters are excellently written ... Whether as a reference or a first step into this interesting and eclectic school of thought, the Handbook will prove a useful tool. * Francis E. Hutchinson, Journal of Southeast Asian Economics *Table of ContentsPART I ASIAN BUSINESS SYSTEMS; PART II THEMES IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE; PART III EVOLUTIONARY TRAJECTORIES; PART IV CONCLUSIONS

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Book SynopsisSurvive and Thrive as a Nurse in Today's New Health-Services LandscapeWelcome to the compassionate and caring world of nursing! You are entering a profession that offers great rewards and endless opportunities. But you must prepare for the challenges ahead and do everything you can to ensure that you experience the best that nursing has to offer.Get off to the right start in your new profession by learning how to:•  Find the job that's perfect for you•  Create your own patient-centered style of nursing•  Develop positive relationships with doctors, patients, and other nurses•  Stay positive, deal with conflict and adversity, and avoid burnout•  Network, enhance your education and career, and become a leaderAnd NEW! to this revised edition:•  Invaluable information about nursing licensure, including an extensive FAQ section•  Discussion of professional issues related

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