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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Compelling storytelling and thought-provoking interpretation…. [Sociologists] will benefit from engaging the creative and ambitious ground Menchik covers in this valuable book. - Daniel Dohan, American Journal of Sociology "

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Book SynopsisThe first complete account of the various attempts to map New Zealand prior to 1773, spanning continents, peoples, empires and professions.Trade ReviewThis comprehensive, engaging study highlights how curiosity and ambition drove the pioneering navigational achievements of two brilliant seamen, alongside the development of cartography as a strategic resource, an economic opportunity, and an emblem of western control. Moon reveals how Tasman and Cook gave New Zealand a name and a shape on the global map, while also local documenting local peoples' own methods of recording navigation, and their powerful sense of place. - Andrew Lambert FKC, Laughton Professor of Naval History, Kings College London The story of how our modern maps came to be is far more complicated and interesting than many suspect. Maps are the results of layers of knowledge, superimposed on one another; they are the results of political interest, editorial manipulation, courage, brutality and sympathy. Above all they are the result of cultures - often vastly different - colliding. Among all of these stories, that of the mapping of New Zealand is one of the finest, and here it is brilliantly told. - Sam Willis, Naval Historian and Television Presenter Paul Moon, who has been detailing the history of New Zealand Aotearoa for some years with a series of books, has now added to his oeuvre with one that neatly summarises the evolution of ideas about the location, size and shape of these islands from the theoretical ideas of sixteenth century European geographers to the charts produced by the likes of James Cook near the end of the eighteenth century. - John Robson, Quondam Map Librarian, University of Waikato Moon does not just dive into his topic; he sets the scene with chapters on the development of cartography, and one about the Dutch East India Company (known by the initials VOC from its Dutch name). Moon suggests that "Exploration has always been an appetite that grows with the eating", as states and companies sought to discover opportunities for expansion or commerce. "Maps", says Moon, "did not just plot the course of Dutch commercial expansion". He notes that they led the way. The early history of the mapping of New Zealand is entwined with the history of the VOC. Larry Robins in Cook's Log, Vol. 46, no. 4, pp.12-13 October (2023)Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Introduction 1. Cartography and the Age of Discovery 2. The VOC and Dutch Batavia 3. Abel Janszoon Tasman 4. 'The Intelligence Empire': Seventeenth-Century Dutch Exploration of the South Pacific 5. New Zealand on the Map 6. The Growth of Literacy and Mapmaking in England 7. 'To Add a Lustre to this Nation': Cook's Expedition 8. Mapping the East Coast of New Zealand 9. One or Two Islands Separated by a Strait? 10. North and South Islands Revealed 11. The End of Cook's First Journey to the Southern Hemisphere 12. Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Economics, 2nd Australian edition, is an adaptation of an original work by internationally renowned economists Joseph Stiglitz and Carl Walsh.Table of ContentsAbout the authors xii Applications at a glance xvi How to use this book xviii Preface xxi Acknowledgements xxii Chapter 1 Modern economics and thinking like an economist 1 Chapter 2 Demand and supply 37 Chapter 3 Elasticity 59 Chapter 4 Consuming and producing 81 Chapter 5 The competitive firm 131 Chapter 6 The efficiency of competitive markets 153 Chapter 7 Monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly 177 Chapter 8 Government policies towards competition 211 Chapter 9 Externalities, public goods and the public sector 231 Chapter 10 Gross domestic product 259 Chapter 11 Unemployment, inflation and the consumer price index 279 Chapter 12 Introduction to business cycles 301 Chapter 13 Aggregate demand and inflation 339 Chapter 14 The Reserve Bank and interest rates 369 Chapter 15 Stabilisation policies 385 Chapter 16 Inflation and unemployment 415 Chapter 17 International economics: an introduction 437 Chapter 18 The international financial system 461 Glossary 483 Index 493

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Book SynopsisThis book's introduces one of the most powerful tools of modern economics to a wide audience - not only those who will specialize as pure game theorists but also those who will construct (or even just consume) game-theoretic models in applied fields of economics.Table of ContentsStatic games of complete information; dynamic games of complete information; static games of incomplete information; dynamic games of incomplete information.

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Book SynopsisA shocking exposé of the huge social, political and environmental costs of cryptocurrenciesTrade Review'A methodical and essential resource. Howson strikes not just at cryptocurrency, but the frauds who promote blockchain technology as a solution to any social problem - when they only exploit the vulnerable to pump their coins.' -- David Gerard, author of 'Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain'Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Banking the Unbanked 2. The Crypto Colonists 3. Green Wash Trading 4. Bad Samaritans 5. Bloke Chains 6. For Betterverse or Metaworse 7. A World Without Web3 Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThis book examines recent changes in media education and in young people's lives, and provides an accessible set of principles on which the media curriculum should be based, with a clear rationale for pedagogic practice.Trade ReviewDavid Buckingham takes the pulse of media education today, insightfully surveying the field, probing the debates and controversies, assessing out motives for teaching the media but leaving us a road map for map for the future. Covering both analysis and production, including the new digital technologies, this book is a must-have for the serious media teacher.’ Barry Duncan, media education consultant, Toronto ‘Media Education offers a comprehension overview of the debates, the theories and the principles that have underprinned the teaching of media, and makes a clear and urgent case for how it should proceed in the future. Buckingham provides a thorough and convincing rationale for a form of media education that is both theoretically sound and practically possible.’ Dr Sue Turnbell, La Trobe University ‘Buckingham marshals all his considerable talent to define the field of media education in an engaging and compelling style. This inspiring book moves educational reform ahead by light years.’ Kathleen Tyner, author of Literacy in a Digital WorldTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments. Part I: Rationales:. 1. Why Teach the Media?. 2. New Media Childhoods. 3. Media Literacies. Part II: The State of the Art:. 4. Defining the Field. 5. Classroom Strategies. 6. Locating Media Education. Part III: Media Learning:. 7. Becoming Critical. 8. Getting Creative. 9. Defining Pedagogy. Part IV: New Directions:. 10. Politics, Pleasure and Play. 11. Digital Literacies. 12. New Sites of Learning. References. Index

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Book SynopsisThis remarkable book tells the story of how the British economy has been managed over the last 30 years. The story is told by those who should know more about it than anyone else the former Chancellors of the Exchequer in both Labour and Conservative administrations. The Chancellors'' Tales offers a unique insider view of the management of a modern economy, charting the opportunities and constraints that each chancellor faced. The book provides a rare historical record of the difficulties and dilemmas of managing the British economy in an increasingly global age. Written with both deep insight and wit, the chapters follow the period in office of each of the chancellors. Each chapter offers a detailed account of the handling of the economy during that chancellors period of office. Taken together they provide a privileged insight into the way the British economy has been run and why. The chapters are written by Lord Healey, Lord Howe, Lord Lawson of Blaby, Lord Lamont Trade Review"Memoirs are all very well, but usually too long. This invaluable book gives us chancellors on their feet, after most of them have been on the ropes. I couldn’t put it down." William Keegan, The Observer "Anyone who remembers the episode of Father Ted in which he uses his Golden Cleric award acceptiance speech to stick the boot in to everyone who has ever crossed him will find many of the reminiscences strangely familiar." EN Magazine "One of the many fascinating sub-themes to emerge from this collection is how little regard even the more cerebral holders of the office since 1974 had for the craft of the professional economist ... the inclusion of the discussion transcripts [from the original lectures] is a great bonus." Peter Hennessy, Times Literary Supplement "Sir Howard Davies had the ingenious idea of getting every chancellor from Denis Healy, except John Major who held the office for only a year before being translated to higher things, to give an account of how they saw things." Financial Times "Davies writes a careful but typically elegant introduction." Public "A crucial text for those interested in British economic policy since the breakdown of Bretton Woods." Chris Huhne, Business Economist "Almost all the chancellors holding office between 1974 and 1997 set out their personal interpretation of their experiences, with disarming openness at times – and Howard Davies brings the recurring themes together with great skill. Taken collectively these essays give us an absorbing insight into the conduct of economic policy." Lord Burns, Former Treasury Permanent SecretaryTable of ContentsForeword Introduction by Howard Davies Lord Healey: Why the Treasury is so difficult Questions and Answers Lord Howe: Can 364 Economists all be Wrong? Questions and Answers Lord Lawson of Blaby: Changing the Consensus Questions and Answers Lord Lamont: Out of the Ashes Questions and Answers Kenneth Clarke MP: The Quest for the Holy Grail – Low Inflation and Growth Questions and Answers Afterword by Howard Davies Appendix: Schedules

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Balanced, succinct, authoritative and remarkably comprehensive."The Times "In this eminently readable account of the current crisis, Howard Davies writes with a wealth of experience." The Oldie "Financial crisis is a many-headed hydra and unravelling its causes a Herculean task. In The Financial Crisis: Who is to Blame?, Howard Davies makes significant progress."Times Higher Education "An admirable summary of issues for normal people who have a life outside finance."Evening Standard "Davies' expertise and nuance regarding the crisis shines through and provides a fascinating account of a situation we shall hopefully never see again."Business Destinations "An excellent primer." Financial World "It's hard to think of anyone better qualified than Howard Davies to evaluate the competing arguments about what caused the worst financial crisis and recession since the 1930s." Robert Peston, Business Editor for BBC News "Davies offers the most comprehensive post-mortem yet of the Great Crisis -- essential reading for those who are trying to fix a still precarious post-crisis world."Stephen S. Roach, Chairman‪ of Morgan Stanley Asia "Howard Davies' lucid and panoramic account of the financial crisis and the reasons for it is crisply and entertainingly written. It is a great primer for anyone hoping to understand how a complex set of causes united to lead to the near-collapse of global finance in 2008."John Gapper, Associate Editor and Chief Business Commentator, Financial TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction. A - The Big Picture. 1 Frankenstein's monster: The end of Laissez-faire capitalism. 2 The rich get richer - the poor borrow. 3 The savings glut - global imbalances. 4 Too loose for too long - US monetary policy. B - The Trigger. 5 Minsky's Moment. 6 The sub-prime collapse - a failure of government? C - The Failures of Regulation. 7 A capital shortage. 8 Procyclicality. 9 The Canary in the Coal Mine: off-balance sheet vehicles. 10 The taxi at the station: liquidity. 11 The Blind Mind and The Elephant: US Regulation. 12 SEC- RIP? 13 Financial Weapons of Mass Destruction: Derivatives. 14 Federal Mortgage Regulation. 15 Casino banking : the end of the Glass-Steagall Act. 16 Too big to fail. 17 Lighting the Touchpaper: Light touch regulation. 18 There were three people in the marriage: UK regulation. 19 Lack of Coordination. 20 Paradise lost: offshore centres. D - Accountants, auditors and rating agencies. 21 Shoot the Messenger: fair value accounting. 22 Tunnel Vision: the auditors. 23 Conflicts of interest: credit rating agencies. E - Financial Firms and Markets. 24 Breaking the chain: originate to distribute. 25 Too complex to trade: derivatives. 26 Disaster Myopia: risk management. 27 The Roach Motel: corporate governance. 28 Blankfein's bonus: pay and incentives. 29 The Vampire Squid. 30 A plague of locusts: hedge funds. 31 Short Selling. F - Economics and Finance Theory. 32 The death of economics. 33 Inefficient markets. 34 An ethics-free zone: business schools. G - Wild Cards. 35 The watchdog didn't bark: the media. 36 Greed is bad. 37 Lara Croft: video games. 38 Hormones. And Finally. 39 A combustible mixture.

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Book SynopsisWe have long been told that corporations rule the world, their interests seemingly taking precedence over states and their citizens.Trade Review"Few would deny that global corporations are immensely influential. They dominate markets and have profound influence over technology, prosperity and the environment. John Mikler's brilliant study of how they share political power with government provides a cogent and perceptive analysis. It is a landmark in one of the most crucial yet under-emphasised debates in contemporary social science. Corporations structure our present and define our futures, to understand their power requires Mikler's masterful, wide-ranging and richly illustrated exposition."—Stephen Wilks, Emeritus Professor, University of Exeter "This book provides a timely and highly needed addition to the literature on corporations as political actors in today's global political economy. Mikler's strategy to reterritorialize corporations and specifically corporate power in geopolitical terms allows fascinating perspectives on actors typically considered in terms of transnational characteristics."—Doris Fuchs, University of Muenster "This readable book is a worthy addition to the literature."—Society of Professional Economists "More than a theoretical call to action, this book also offers practical entry points to the study of corporate power—including global corporate agency, questions of state power, national institutional varieties, and corporate-level private authority. Broad, sophisticated, and highly accessible ... it will surely be a valuable introduction for students and scholars of international studies that want to work on broadening our understanding of global corporate power."—International StudiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Tables and Figures Abbreviations 1. Introduction: The Global Corporate Takeover 2. Theorizing Global Corporations' Power 3. Geographical Concentration 4. National Institutional Embeddedness 5. Private Authority and the Potential for Private Governance 6. Conclusion: Three Implications References Index

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Book SynopsisGiles Merritt has reported on European affairs for half a century, as a Financial Times correspondent in Paris and Brussels, and as an op-ed writer for the International Herald Tribune. In 2010 the Financial Times named him as one of thirty influential 'Eurostars'. He is the founder of the Brussels think tank Friends of Europe and its policy journal, Europe's World. In 2016 his previous book Slippery Slope: Europe's Troubled Future was shortlisted for the European Book Prize.Trade ReviewHere is an authoritative counter-argument to those who oppose immigration from an author who knows his facts. Merritt presents a dispassionate analysis of People Power, a phenomenon which will continue to re-shape Europe's ageing societies. * Lionel Barber, Editor of the Financial Times 2005-2020 *This is an important book for everyone thinking about immigration. Giles Merritt's timely myth-busting approach is fascinating and thought-provoking. * Amelia Gentleman,The Guardian journalist and author of 'The Windrush Betrayal: Exposing the Hostile Environment' *We urgently need a rational debate on migration, based on robust evidence which does not avoid complex and thorny issues. Giles Merritt's book is a useful and timely contribution at a crucial moment for the future of EU asylum and immigration policies. * Antonio Vitorino, Director-General, UN International Organisation for Migration (IOM) *Europe has an existential problem: migration. It will get worse unless Europe wakes up and handles this problem thoughtfully and courageously. Merritt's book provides critical wisdom, It should be heeded immediately. * Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore and author of 'Has China Won?' *Reforming migration policy requires detailed knowledge and good judgement. Giles Merritt navigates the reader through economics, demographics and politics to a list of policy proposals. His analysis also covers the coronavirus crisis, which is transforming how Europeans look upon migrants. * Laszlo Andor, Secretary-General, Foundation for European Progressive Studies and EU Social Affairs Commissioner 2010-2014 *Refugees and migrants make up almost a fifth of Jordan's population, posing major economic and social challenges. Giles Merritt's thought-provoking book engages the readers in the increasingly global debate on the mass displacement of people * HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, Honorary Chair of the World Refugee and Migration Council *Refugees, like migrants, can be strong, effective and courageous contributors to local communities and societies as a whole. This has been particularly apparent during the pandemic. Giles Merritt's book contributes to this important discussion. * Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees *People Power: Why We Need More Migrants is undoubtedly useful to politicians, bureaucrats, policymakers, economists, other scholars, and ordinary audiences. It is timely and provokes us to debate the importance of migrants to the economy at this current moment. * Ethnic and Racial Studies *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Exploding Migration's Ten Most Misleading Myths Chapter 2: Europe's "Migrant Crisis” is part of a Global Earthquake Chapter 3: More Migrants, Please! The Economic Case Chapter 4: Making True Europeans of the Migrant Millions Chapter 5: Brace for More Newcomers, and for Ageing Chapter 6: Only More Help for Africa Can Stabilise Migration Chapter 7: Jihadis, Gangsters and Nobel Laureates Chapter 8: Robots v Cheap Labour: Which Jobs will Migrants Do? Chapter 9: - The Mirage of a Common EU Migration Policy Chapter 10: Here's How to Tackle the Twin Threats of Migration and Ageing Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThe debt problems of poor countries are receiving unprecedented attention. Both federal and non-governmental organizations alike have been campaigning for debt forgiveness for poor countries. The governments of creditor nations responded to that challenge at a meeting sponsored by the G-7, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank, all of which upgraded debt relief as a policy priority. Their initiatives provided for generous interpretations of these nations' abilities to sustain debt, gave them opportunities to qualify for debt relief more rapidly, and linked debt relief to broader policies of poverty reduction. Despite this, the crisis has only deepened in the first years of the new millennium. This brilliant group of contributions assesses why this has occurred. In plain language, it considers why debt relief has been so long in coming for poor countries. It evaluates the cost of a persistent overhang in debt for those countries. It also examines, head on, whether enhanced debt relief initiatives offer a permanent exit from over-indebtedness, or are merely a short-term respite. Above all, this volume for the first time addresses the issues on the ground: that is, the views and opinions about debt relief on the part of leaders in advanced nations, and the probability of further support for the most impoverished lands. In this approach, the editors and contributors have made an explicit and successful attempt to be inclusive and relevant at all stages of the analysis. This volume covers the full range of the poorest countries, with contributions by John Serieux, Lykke Anderson and Osvaldo Nina, Befekadu Degefe, Ligia Maria Castro-Monge, and Peter B. Mijumbi. Collectively, they offer a sobering scenario: unless measures are put in place now, in anticipation of further crises, the future of the very poorest nations will remain bleak and troublesome.Table of ContentsIntroduction Debt, Debt Relief and the Poorest: Small Steps in a Long Journey; Introduction L’endettement et l’allégement de la dette des pays les plus pauvres: de petits progrès dans un long cheminement; Debt of the Poorest Countries: Anatomy of a Crisis Kept on Hold; The HIPC Initiative in Bolivia; Ethiopia’s External Debt: The Impact and the Way Forward *; Nicaragua and the HIPC Initiative: The Tortuous Journey to Debt Relief; L’endettement des pays les plus pauvres: le cas du Mali; Uganda’s External Debt and the HIPC Initiative; The Enhanced HIPC Initiative and Poor Countries: Prospects for a Permanent Exit

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestselling author and a successful life coach provide a proven, step-by-step guide to create a life plan, equipping readers to live with intention, direction, and passion in every area of life.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and America's leadership mentor offers a revolutionary system for slaying distractions, gaining freedom from interruptions, and reducing task lists so readers can focus on their highest goals.

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Book SynopsisTransformational Leadership, Second Edition is intended for both the scholars and serious students of leadership. It is a comprehensive review of theorizing and empirical research that can serve as a reference and starting point for additional research on the theory.It can be used as a supplementary textbook in an intense course on leadership - or as a primary text in a course or seminar focusing on transformational leadership.New in the Second Edition: New, updated examples of leadership have been included to help illustrate the concepts, as well as show the broad range of transformational leadership in a variety of settings. New chapters have been added focusing specifically on the measurement of transformational leadership and transformational leadership and effectiveness. The discussion of both predicators and effects of transformational leadership is greatly expanded. Much more emphasis is given to authentic vs. inauTrade Review"...the book clearly outlines the kinds of programmatic steps that are used in trying to develop leaders to be more transformational, including techniques such as 360-degree feedback, personal development plans, working on vision plans and articulation of visions, etc."—The Member Connector - International Leadership Assoc. "A new or revised book by on the world's most eminent researchers on leadership is usually the cause for celebration, and this work by Bernard Bass (writing with Ronald E. Riggio) is no exception....this is a must-read book for researchers and advanced students in leadership in general and transformational leadership in particular....a valuable contribution for any serious student on this topic."—PsycCRITIQUES "Bernie Bass' legacy is an international tidal wave of researchers and scholars exploring transformational leadership. The study of leadership has many mothers but it was Bernie Bass who became its driving force. We are delighted to have this new edition of Transformational Leadership and to find the markedly thoughtful influence of leadership scholar and social psychologist Ron Riggio. It brings in substantial new findings, consolidates and conceptualizes previous work, and brings the work of leadership to life with real leaders in real-life situations."—James MacGregor Burns and Georgia Sorenson, University of Maryland Table of ContentsForeword. Preface to the Second Edition. Introduction. The Measurement of Transformational Leadership. Commitment, Loyalty, and Satisfaction of Followers of Transformational Leaders. Transformational Leadership and Performance. Stress and Transformational Leadership. Contingencies of Transformational Leadership. Transformational Organizational Cultures. Transformational Leadership of Men and Women. Implications of Transformational Leadership for Organizational Policies. The Development of Transformational Leadership. Predictors and Correlates of Transformational Leadership. Rank, Status, and Transformational Leadership. Empowerment and Transformational Leadership. Substitutes for Transformational Leadership and Teams as Substitutes. Transformational Leadership: Future Challenges and Applications.

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Environmental Economics and Sustainability was the first textbook to make a serious attempt to systematically integrate ecological and economic principles. It successfully introduced ecological perspectives to the study of environmental economics while maintaining the integrity of the standard economic approach.In this new edition this notion continues to be embraced while also offering readers several further features, including greater in-depth coverage of the economics of climate change, expanded reference sections, and an updated and expanded review and discussion questions section. The unique integration of both mainstream and ecological approaches which this textbook provides proves particularly illuminating in relation to the following topics: economics of climate change environmental valuation costbenefit analysis and the environment sustainability in theory and practice limits to growtTable of ContentsIntroduction: what is environmental economics all about? PART I Environmental economics: foundational concepts, theories, and perspectives 1. The natural environment and the human economy: the neoclassical economic perspective 2. The natural environment and the human economy: an ecological perspective 3. Trade-offs: economic activity versus environmental quality PART II The environment: pollution control, policy instruments, valuation, and project evaluation 4. The economic theory of pollution control: the optimal level of pollution 5. The economics of environmental regulations: emission standards and effluent charges 6. The economics of environmental regulations: transferable emission credits and the macroeconomic effects of environmental regulation 7. Economic valuation of environmental goods and services 8. Frameworks for the economic appraisal of environmental projects: cost–benefit analysis and others. PART III Climate change: the new environmental reality 9. The economics of climate change PART IV The perennial debates on the biophysical limits to economic growth and the emerging paradigm of sustainable development 10. Biophysical limits to economic growth: Malthusian perspectives 11. Biophysical limits to economic growth: the neoclassical economic perspective 12. The economics of sustainability 13. Green accounting and alternative indicators of sustainability 14. The business case for environmental sustainability

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Book SynopsisIn todayâs highly globalized and regulated economy, private and public organizations face myriad complex laws and regulations. A process designed to detect and prevent regulatory compliance failures is vital. However, such an effective process cannot succeed without development and maintenance of a strong compliance and legal risk management culture.This wide-ranging handbook pulls together work from experts across universities and industries around the world in a variety of key disciplines such as law, management, and business ethics. It provides an all-inclusive resource, specifying what needs to be known and what needs to be further pursued in these developing areas. With no such single text currently available, the book fills a gap in our current understanding of legal risk management, regulatory compliance, and ethics, offering the potential to advance research efforts and enhance our approaches to effective legal risk management practices.Edited by an expert on lTable of ContentsForeword Introduction Part 1: What are Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Ethics? Chapter 1: Operational Risk Management Chapter 2: Compliance, Corporate Governance, and Corporate Social Responsibility: Part I- The Interplay Between the Company, the Stakeholder and the Regulators Chapter 3: Compliance, Corporate Governance, and Corporate Social Responsibility: Part II-The Interplay Between the Company, the Stakeholder, and Shareholders Chapter 4: Understanding and Managing Behavioral Ethics Risk Chapter 5: Deconstructing Risk – Practical Understanding and Perspectives Chapter 6: Fostering Dialog About the Future of Law as Risk and Compliance are Coming into Their Own Part 2: Contract Risk Management & Insurance Considerations Chapter 7: Insurance: A Look Inside the Claims Department Chapter 8: Contract Risk Management within an Operational Context Chapter 9: Contract Risk and Uncertainty Management Chapter 10: Finding Opportunities in Risk for Small Businesses and Subcontractors Chapter 11: Supply Chain Risk Management Considerations in an Ever-Changing World Part 3: Corporate Compliance & Ethics Challenges Chapter 12: Operationalizing Compliance: Best Practices Chapter 13: Internal Investigations Chapter 14: Human Resources Considerations Chapter 15: The Self-Regulatory Organization’s Role in Promoting Ethical Behavior in Industry Chapter 16: Risk and Compliance Considerations in the Startup World Chapter 17: Corporate Compliance and Ethics Challenges, a European Perspective Chapter 18: Financial Considerations, a Global Perspective Part 4: Cyber, Data Risks and Technological Considerations Chapter 19: Considerations for a Successful Cybersecurity Program Chapter 20: Value and Risk in the Fourth Informational Revolution Chapter 21: The Convergence of Social Media, Technology and Data Chapter 22: Records Management/Records Retention Risk Considerations Chapter 23: Quality Management Considerations Chapter 24: Data Privacy Considerations, an International Viewpoint Chapter 25: Intellectual Property Considerations and Business Risk in China Part 5: Best Practices Emerging from Lessons Learned Chapter 26: Environmental Compliance Risk Management Chapter 27: Compliance Leadership Chapter 28: Ethics and Leadership Chapter 29: Risk and Innovation Chapter 30: Uncertainty Management Chapter 31: A View from the Top

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Book SynopsisIf you know a little bit about financial mathematics but donât yet know a lot about programming, then C++ for Financial Mathematics is for you.C++ is an essential skill for many jobs in quantitative finance, but learning it can be a daunting prospect. This book gathers together everything you need to know to price derivatives in C++ without unnecessary complexities or technicalities. It leads the reader step-by-step from programming novice to writing a sophisticated and flexible financial mathematics library. At every step, each new idea is motivated and illustrated with concrete financial examples.As employers understand, there is more to programming than knowing a computer language. As well as covering the core language features of C++, this book teaches the skills needed to write truly high quality software. These include topics such as unit tests, debugging, design patterns and data structures. The book teaches everything you neTrade Review"OOP in C++ remains a difficult programming language and paradigm to learn and develop. There remains a shortage of high-quality, easy to follow texts in C++ for mathematical finance. Dr Armstrong has successfully produced a self-contained publication that begins with the basics and patiently guides the student to advanced object-oriented C++ programming in a quant finance setting. The writing style is very user-friendly and immediately reassures the reader, while numerous exercises allow solid progression. The author’s extensive background in academia and as a practitioner is apparent throughout; the latter being a key accomplishment in setting the book apart from others. As a teacher of mathematical and computational finance, Armstrong’s book will feature at the top of my list of recommended textbooks."— Dr. Riaz Ahmad, The Fitch Group and University College London (Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science) "OOP in C++ remains a difficult programming language and paradigm to learn and develop. There remains a shortage of high-quality, easy to follow texts in C++ for mathematical finance. Dr Armstrong has successfully produced a self-contained publication that begins with the basics and patiently guides the student to advanced object-oriented C++ programming in a quant finance setting. The writing style is very user-friendly and immediately reassures the reader, while numerous exercises allow solid progression. The author’s extensive background in academia and as a practitioner is apparent throughout; the latter being a key accomplishment in setting the book apart from others. As a teacher of mathematical and computational finance, Armstrong’s book will feature at the top of my list of recommended textbooks."— Dr. Riaz Ahmad, The Fitch Group and University College London (Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science) Table of ContentsIntroduction. Getting Started. Basic Data Types and Operators. Functions. Flow of Control. Working with Multiple Files. Unit Testing. Using C++ Classes. User-Defined Types. Monte Carlo Pricing in C++. Interfaces. Arrays, Strings, and Pointers. More Sophisticated Classes. The Portfolio Class. Delta Hedging. Debugging and Development ToolsA Matrix Class. An Overview of Templates. The Standard Template Library. Function Objects and Lambda Functions. Threads. Next Steps. Appendix: Risk-Neutral Pricing

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Book SynopsisLeaders need to renew and recharge regularly to lead more effectively. Forget the squeezed hour of coaching on Zoom or in a busy office this book invites coaches and leaders alike to re-energise their style of executive coaching by stepping beyond traditional techniques and out of the office for an executive day retreat.Based on the award-winning framework of the Positive Vision Day programme, this accessible book introduces a new approach to coaching, combining time-out in a natural and beautiful setting with positive psychology. The book is designed to inspire coaches and leaders to take a day away from the desk, step into nature and renew their energy and purpose. As a coach, you are needed more than ever to help leaders align their strengths and values to their personal vision. This book does just that, and provides: Detailed exercises linking psychological underpinnings to the goals of each exercise, including how to avoid classic coaching pitfalls. Trade Review"As an executive coach for over 40 years, I know it can become tiring for both coach and coachee to keep the same routine. A Beautiful Way to Coach presents an incredible perspective on a fresh and engaging method for coaching to reinvigorate the process and keep you and your clients striving for great results." Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There "This is a book for these changing times; a book that explores the new qualities of leadership that we need so much in the world today - courage, a growth mind set, the ability to ask quality questions and the willingness to take action and reflect. This is such an important book. I encourage all leaders and coaches to read it and to encourage others to do the same." Sue Knight, NLP Master Trainer and Author of NLP at Work "When you walk beside someone on a learning journey, you engage so much better than walking behind or in front of them. Often the most powerful coaching happens when we leave chairs behind and venture into the great outside, where anything is possible!" David Clutterbuck, Co-founder of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council and author of over 70 books "I have completed 3 Vision Days in the last 6 years. They have all, without fail, propelled me along the path I needed to be on at that time and contributed measurably to my success. Creating a whole day, the space, the focus, the time in nature is an incredibly powerful tool and my personal secret weapon. I literally couldn’t have achieved what I have without Fiona and her Vision Day methodology and this book now shares these ideas more widely." Sharon Whale, Chief Executive Officer, Global Markets & Operations, Oliver, and Great Britain Creative Industries Businesswoman of the Year 2021 "This is a gift of a book for coaches and at the start, the author, Fiona Parashar, makes a promise to offer a coaching approach that is "positive, intensive and transformative". And for once, a business book delivers! Not only will this give you an inspiring (and original) way of working with your clients, incorporating the outdoors, but it is also deeply pragmatic, walking you through her process step by step. Almost holding your hand. After reading the book, I immediately wanted to get out in nature with my clients and invite them for a Positive Vision day! Written with a warmth and a generous guiding hand, this is a book chock-full of insights and tools to refresh your coaching and an opportunity to boost your coaching repertoire." Dr Lucy Ryan, MD of Mindspring International, Author of Lunchtime Learning for Leaders "In A Beautiful Way to Coach, Fiona shares an approach to coaching which beautifully touches on the deeper layers of meaning and - I dare say spiritual - connection, while keeping the experience and results very practical and down to earth. In this book she hands you the essence of her twenty plus years of experience so you can just run with it." Annemiek van Helsdingen, Founder of the Academy for Soul-based Coaching "This book is a gift to leaders and coaches everywhere. It bring home through its wonderful storytelling, insights and wisdoms how vital nature is to combatting the epidemic of exhaustion and burnout. This is a resource you will not want to miss out on. Reading it gave me goosebumps as the stories and case studies resonated at a deep cellular level." Jackee Holder, Executive Leadership Coach and Author of 49 Ways To Write Yourself Well, Be Your Own Best Life Coach, and the writing maps Writing with Fabulous Trees and Rewilding the Page Table of ContentsPart I: Why, What and Where? 1. The Why and the What 2. The Where Part II: The How 3. How to bring the flavour of positive psychology to your coaching even if you have never studied it Part III: Who Benefits? 4. Challenges, Practical Considerations and Some Executive Case Studies Part IV: What Next? 5. Professor Peter Hawkins and Fiona Parashar in dialogue about the future of Positive Vision Days and Executive Coaching

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the difference model of disability. Framed within an affect-based understanding of the relationships between those living with impairments and others, this new model offers a reconsideration of the construct of disability itself. Disability is flexible, relational, and perceived through an acognitive lens.At a practice level, the difference model offers a framework for creating more positive and successful relationships between people with disabilities (PWDs) and others within the workplace. This includes two new tools, the Co-Worker Acceptance of Disabled Employees (CADE) Scale and the Perceived Barriers to Employing Persons with Disabilities (PBED) Scale. Designed to measure workplace attitudes, and changes to these attitudes, each of these scales provides empirical evidence in support of strategic planning and, ultimately, an increased representation of PWDs. Finally, this book considers the effects of language and technology on workplace attitudes tow

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Book SynopsisThe Remote Work Handbook: The Definitive Guide for Operationalizing Remote Work as a Competitive Business Strategy is for readers seeking to leverage the business benefits of a flexible, remote workforce. It is a practical guide for building and implementing remote work at any size organization. C-suite executives, operation leaders, business owners, or entrepreneurs who recognize the workplace is changing can use it to re-tool their operations for a strategic business advantage. Mari Anne Snow, the author, is a recognized remote work expert with over 20 years of experience leading remote teams and has re-written the rules of leadership to unlock the potential in remote and distributed teams. In this book, she shares all her secrets. The book explores the untapped potential of remote teams and lays out the business case for adopting a new, flexible workplace model to build organizational resilience and a competitive edge. It takes the reader through Table of ContentsChapter 1: Workplace flexibility is a smart business move Chapter 2: Build it right Chapter 3: The 5 organizational components of remote work Chapter 4: Component one: Infrastructure Chapter 5: Component two: Operational protocols Chapter 6: Component three: Performance accountability measures Chapter 7: Component four: Talent Management Systems Chapter 8: Component five: Remote workforce training Chapter 9: Operationalizing your remote work business model Chapter 10: Managing change Chapter 11: Multi-channel communications Chapter 12: Institutionalizing remote work Chapter 13: Build on team achievements

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Book SynopsisThis book explains various key concepts of internal marketing and its relation to human resource management, commitment, service quality, market orientation, etc. Various human resource models are insufficient to define internal marketing. Therefore there is a need to focus on the models and key concepts of human resource management and internal marketing and in what way they contribute to organizational success. It involves motivation, internal market research, internal communication, internal segmentation, employee retention, inter-functional coordination, and internal branding. The current need for human resource management is to link human resource management and marketing practices which are called internal marketing. Internal marketing plays an eminent role in organizational success.This book helps students, practitioners, start-ups, and educationists. This is a research monograph that will assist an organization to decide the future of human resource management as wellTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Thoughts on Internal Marketing 3. Internal Marketing Dimensions 4. Significance of Internal Marketing in the 21st Century 5. Implementation Strategy 6. Models of Internal Marketing 7. Internal Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Technology 8. Service Journey of Internal Marketing 9. Mechanism of Internal Marketing 10. Reorientation of Total Quality Management 11. Internal Marketing and Market Orientation 12. Internal Marketing and Service Quality 13. Internal Marketing and Commitment 14. Thoughts on Internal Marketing

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Book SynopsisFully revised and updated to consider recent developments in the industry, the sixth edition of Managing Airports: An International Perspective provides comprehensive and cutting-edge insight into the processes behind running a successful airport.Logically structured and embellished with illustrative diagrams and tables throughout, this edition approaches management topics from a strategic and commercial perspective and provides an innovative and accessible understanding of how modern-day airports are operated. Containing a plethora of global case studies covering a range of different airports from many different parts of the world, the book maintains a balance between coverage of key principles and practice of airport management, together with thorough consideration of current and topical issues. This edition has been updated to include:â New content on the significant economic and operational impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport indusTable of Contents1 Introduction; 2 The structure of the airport industry; 3 Airport economics 4 The airport–airline relationship; 5 Airport operations; 6 Airport service quality and the passenger experience; 7 Provision of commercial facilities; 8 Airport competition and the role of marketing; 9 The economic and social impact of airports ; 10 The environmental impact of airports ; 11 Future prospects

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Book SynopsisThis flexible textbook provides an integrated approach to user experience (UX) writing and equips students and practitioners with the essential principles and methods to succeed in writing for UX.The fundamental goal of UX writing is to produce usable and attractive content that boosts user engagement and business growth. This book teaches writers how to create content that helps users perform desired tasks while serving business needs. It is informed by user-centered design, content strategy, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital marketing communication methodologies, along with UX-related practices. By combining writing-as-design and design-as-writing, the book offers a new perspective for technical communication education where UX design and writing are merged to achieve effective and desirable outcomes.Outlining the key principles and theories for writing user-centered content design, this core textbook is fundamental reading for students and early career practitioners in UX, technical communication, digital marketing, and other areas of professional writing.Trade Review“If you have a background in writing, this is the book you need to add the UX theory and techniques, as well as the specific types of writing UX writers do. You’ll enjoy the many examples, snapshots of UX writers on the job, and the practical exercises.”Janice (Ginny) Redish, author of Letting Go of the Words — Writing Web Content that Works.“This book is a must read. The authors articulate through robust professional spotlights, examples, and research the underlying principles and essential phases of the content design process and offer readers actionable guidance for engaging in UX writing work and for building a UX writing portfolio.”Rebekka Andersen, University of California Davis, USA. “This book is a necessary part of the future of the field. It is complete and comprehensive without being overwhelming. Each chapter is a sensible approach to learning. The organization of each chapter is presented in this way by design, perhaps, as its own lesson in UX writing.”Tracy Bridgeford, University of Nebraska Omaha, USA.Table of ContentsPart 1: Perspectives 1. Introduction to UX Writing 2. The UX Writing Process 3. Building a UX Writer Outlook Part 2: Processes 4. Empathizing with and Assessing User Needs 5. Defining Problems and Opportunities 6. Ideating and Prototyping Content 7. Testing, Managing, and Deploying Content 8. Tracking and Measuring Success Part 3: Practices 9. Popular UX Writing Genres and Tasks 10. The UX Writing Portfolio 11. Using Generative AI and Automating Your Content 12. AI Recipes for UX Writing

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Book SynopsisThis unique text offers a holistic, insightful and timely exploration of sustainable practices across the fashion industry.The book takes the reader logically through each part of the authors' new Responsible 9 Framework, providing a clear perspective and examples for each component. The framework thoroughly explains the move away from a singular product commercial focus to a Conscious Item approach and Circular Services business mindset. An organisation's people are at the heart of the new framework and have therefore been rebranded as Community. Next addressed is the Perceived Value of an item or brand, and how sustainable pricing initiatives actively influence consumer purchase. Insights into Accountable Systems are reviewed to examine the importance of responsible processes when considering and integrating a successful, sustainable supply chain into a fashion business. The section on Governance looks at the different globalTrade ReviewThis is a must read for those interested in learning more about responsible fashion business in practice. The authors have created a valuable tool, named the RESPONSIBLE 9 FRAMEWORK and this is introduced and explained throughout the book. Insightful contemporary case studies and industry insights excellently serve to justify and clarify each of the 9 elements of the frameworkPaolo Taticchi, Professor in Strategy and Sustainability, UCL School of Management, UKThis book offers an insightful take on how to re-think sustainability within the fashion industry, in all organisational areas, and at all stages of the product lifecycle. Definitely a must read for all fashion business leaders, students in the field and fashion consumers who want to make more informed purchase decisionsEva Baquedano, Chief Omnichannel & Client Officer, LOEWEAn essential and accurate guide for every responsible business leader and consumer who is seriously committed to embracing the transition to a more sustainable future. A better future starts by asking ourselves the right questions, as this book brilliantly does.Francesca Ragazzi, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue ItaliaTable of ContentsLIST OF CONTRIBUTORS. FOREWORD. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. INTRODUCTION. CHAPTER 1 - CONSCIOUS ITEM. CHAPTER 2 - CIRCULAR SERVICES. CHAPTER 3 - COMMUNITY. CHAPTER 4 - PERCEIVED VALUE. CHAPTER 5 - ACCOUNTABLE SYSTEMS. CHAPTER 6 - GREEN ENVIRONMENT. CHAPTER 7 - GOVERNANCE. CHAPTER. 8 - HONEST COMMUNICATION. CHAPTER 9 - STORYTELLING PLATFORMS. INDEX.

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Book SynopsisManaging the Insider Threat: No Dark Corners and the Rising Tide Menace, Second Edition follows up on the success of and insight provided by the first edition, reframing the insider threat by distinguishing between sudden impact and slow onset (aka rising tide) insider attacks.This edition is fully updated with coverage from the previous edition having undergone extensive review and revision, including updating citations and publications that have been published in the last decade. Three new chapters drill down into the advanced exploration of rising tide threats, examining the nuanced complexities and presenting new tools such as the loyalty ledger (Chapter 10) and intensity scale (Chapter 11). New explorations of ambiguous situations and options for thwarting hostile insiders touch on examples that call for tolerance, friction, or radical turnaround (Chapter 11).  Additionally, a more oblique discussion (Chapter 12) explores alternatiTable of ContentsI: Underpinnings 1: Problem and Limits of Accepted Wisdom 2: Groundbreaking Research and Findings 3: Agents of Changes—Corporate Sentinels 4: Agents of Changes—Leaders and Co-Pilots II: Sudden Impact Defenses 5: Rethinking Background Investigations 6: Deception and the Insider Threat 7: Lawful Disruption of the Insider Threat 8: Mortal Insider Threats III: Defenses for Uncertain and Rising Tide Insider Threats 9: Anomalous Insider Threats 10: Competing Loyalties and the Loyalty Ledger 11: Friction and Turnaround 12: Inoculation and Last Meal Case Study 13: Consulting for No Dark Corners Implementation 14: Answer Guide and Concluding Observations

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Book SynopsisManaging Business Projects: The Essentials differs from many other project management textbooks. Foremost, it is about business projects as opposed to construction or engineering projects. Although many techniques, like schedule management, apply to both, they are usually applied differently. As its title conveys, the book explains the essential techniques and perspectives needed for business projects to be successful. The focus is on small- and medium-sized projects, up to $20 million, but often below $1 million. Some literature favors large and mega-projects, but for every mega-project, there are many thousands of smaller projects that are vital to the organization and could involve considerable complexity and risk. Nevertheless, the techniques outlined here also apply to mega-projects and their many subprojects; they even apply to some aspects of construction or engineering projects.This book does not aim to cover all project manageTable of ContentsPart 1. Overview of the Book and of Business Project Management 1. Introduction to the Book 2. Business Projects and Their Management 3. Methodology from Unusual Angles 4. The Business Project Environment Part 2. Core Elements of Business Project Management 5. Engaging with Stakeholders 6. Project Definition 7. Scope Definition 8. Project Estimating 9. Project Scheduling 10. Managing Project Quality 11. Managing Project Risk 12. Progress and Cost Tracking 13. Project Teams and Organization 14. Managing Project Issues 15. Project Change Control 16. Project Monitoring, Control, and Communication 17. Governance of a Project 18. Closing the Project Part 3. Special Topics Related to Business Project Management 19. Governance for a Portfolio of Projects 20. The Business Case End-To-End 21. Project Selection – Financial and Non-Financial Criteria 22. Project Procurement, Outsourcing, and Partnership 23. OCM – Organizational Change Management 24. Contracts for Business Projects 25. Project Review 26. Ethical Conduct and Adherence to Legislation 27. Project Negotiation 28. Managing International Projects 29. Dealing with Some Realities in Business Projects 30. Agile Approaches 31. Digital Tools for Project Management 32. Trends: The Future of Business Project Management Part 4. Wrap Up of the Book and Study Materials 33. Wrap-Up and How to Achieve Success 34. Study Guide 35. Quizzes and Answers 36. Cases to Support Your Learning 37. Answers for Cases Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms and AcronymsAppendix 2: Scheduling - Theory: Precedence DiagramsAppendix 3: Two Useful Templates

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Book SynopsisOrganisational Psychology offers an accessible, engaging and practical introduction to this fascinating discipline. It explores the latest thinking, reveals surprising truths about the way we work, and explains how to craft a successful and fulfilling career in the field. Organisational psychology is a complex and dynamic field that focuses on human behaviour in the workplace, and explores how individuals, groups and organisations function. Structured in three parts, the book combines an overview of the field with effective advice on how to become a successful organisational psychologist. It offers a deep-dive into the British Psychological Societyâs five core areas of organisational psychology: Psychological Assessment at Work; Learning, Training and Development; Leadership, Engagement and Motivation; Well-being and Work; and Work Design, Organisational Change and Development. Chapters include key academic and theoretical concepts, practical applications, future directions for the field, key learning points, and further reading. Written by highly qualified experts in the field, this text is ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking programmes or modules in organisational psychology or related topics, including work and business psychology and human resources, as well as human resources practitioners. This text will also be valuable for anyone interested in understanding how organisations function and the best ways to allow individuals and organisations to survive, thrive and flourish. Trade Review"This book is perfect for anyone studying or considering a career in organisational psychology. It really is the essential guide. Read this book and learn from expert academics and practitioners. I wish a book like this had existed when I did my own MSc!" Martin Greaves, Business Partner, BBC."Accessible, comprehensive and relevant. A must-read for students wanting to grasp the essentials of organisational psychology and practitioners keen to benefit from the latest thinking in the field." Dr Phillipa Coan, Psychologist, Coach and Behaviour Change Specialist."Organisational Psychology: An Essential Guide offers a captivating and practical introduction to the intricate world of humans at work. It delves into work dynamics and provides guidance on optimising organizations for enhanced effectiveness for both employers and individual workers. What sets this book apart is its applicability, regardless of whether you’re a student, professional, or just keen on knowing more about thriving organisations. It’s an easy-to-read resource packed with evidence-based insights. I highly recommend it." Dr Antonio Pangallo, Principal Researcher, Qualtrics.This book has it all - from the theory and research to the application of organisational psychology. What makes it truly unique is that it acts as a guide to the core research areas and offers real-world application to prepare you for the many careers and routes available within the field. If you are looking to either study or work in OP, then put this book on your essential-reading list!" Lucy Gallagher, Group People Programmes Manager, Endava.Table of Contents1. Introduction Julia Yates, Lara Zibarras and Lynsey MahmoodPart One: The core areas of organisational psychology2. Psychological Assessment Lara Zibarras3. Learning, training and development Julia Yates4. Leadership, engagement and motivation Jutta Tobias Mortlock5. Wellbeing and workLara Zibarras, Julia Yates, Shannon Horan and Lucie Zernerova 6. Work design, organisational change and development Claire StonePart Two: The core areas in focus7. Psychological assessment in focus: psychometricsSuchi Pathak8. Learning, training and development in focus: coaching psychologyJulia Yates9. Leadership, engagement and motivation in focus: groups and teamsLynsey Mahmood10. Well-being and work in focus: mindfulness at workJutta Tobias Mortlock11. Work design, organisational change and development in focus: latest developments in organisational psychologyJane StewartPart Three: Professional practice12. Professionalism in organisational psychology: ethical and reflective practice Julia Yates13. Research design and evidence-based practice Jennifer Gerson, Lynsey Mahmood and Lara Zibarras14. Working in organisational psychology Hayley LewisConcluding remarks

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Book SynopsisContracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies: Best Practices for Public Procurement, Third Edition provides state-of-the-art tools for best practice in the procurement of services at state and local levels, throughout the procurement cycle. Including lively case studies and research conducted with state and local agencies across the United States, this award-winning book provides management advice and tips on compliance to reduce costs, select the best-qualified contractors, manage contractors' performance, and prevent corruption and waste.Utilizing the results of new research across states, cities, counties, and institutes of higher learning, this third edition offers 18 all-new best-practice documents as well as updated methodologies and templates including but not limited to: a full-length and short form request for proposal (RFP), a full-length and short form pro forma contract (PFC), a letter contract, a sample estimate at completion, a contraTable of Contents1. Research Conducted on Best Practices for Public Procurement, 2. Introduction, Advance Procurement Planning, and the Procurement Cycle, 3. Socioeconomic and Competitive Procurement, 4. Solicitation Documents – Information for Prospective Contractors, 5. Management of Pre-Proposal Communications and Evaluation of Proposals, 6. Protests, 7. Contract Negotiations, Ethics, and Conflicts of Interest, 8. Contract Document, 9. Contract Terms and Conditions, 10. Short Form Contracts, Short Form RFPs, Emergencies, and Letter Contracts, 11. Contract Review, Execution, and Audit, 12. Contract Administration and Closeout

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Book SynopsisThe first introductory practical guide of its kind, this book brings together principles of corporate governance, investor stewardship and enterprise sustainability in the context of institutional investment.Stewardship codes are developing in diverse markets to provide a framework for responsible institutional investment practices and fiduciary duties for beneficiaries. While codes provide a starting point, the application of stewardship in practical terms can be challenging for many institutional investors. Written by two well-known corporate governance experts, George Dallas and Mike Lubrano, and based on the ICGN training course on stewardship that they developed, this book gives needed clarity, rigor and guidance to practitioners about what we knowand don''t knowabout stewardship, governance and sustainability. It explores the theoretical foundations of stewardship, linking these to day-to-day decision-making and providing real-life examples and practical toolsTrade Review"Practical, but underpinned by an excellent understanding of the theory and scientific research! I can’t think of a better duo to capture the essence of the ongoing debate on the relationship between governance and sustainability. Mike and George, given their experience and exposure to a wide range of issues in different parts of the world, as pioneers of good corporate governance in the early 2000s, are uniquely positioned to explain what matters and why in different contexts, and to offer stewardship guidance to investors. I also recommend this book to serving directors, investor relations professionals and corporate communications teams."—Prof. Dr. Melsa Ararat, Director, Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum; Member, ICGN Board."Investors have long known how to trade. But they are only now embracing how to own company shares to make sure boards steer responsible value creation over the long term. That’s where investor stewardship comes in. Dallas and Lubrano have written the world’s first comprehensive guidebook on the toolkit investors can use to safeguard the financial and social interests of citizen savers. With kudos to the International Corporate Governance Network for publishing, this a vital, must-read manual for professionals in the rising field of stewardship."—Stephen Davis, Ph.D., Associate Director and Senior Fellow, Harvard Law School Programs on Corporate Governance and Institutional Investors"Dallas and Lubrano’s guide to stewardship is concise, evidence-based and implementable. Responsible investors should read it from cover to cover. I recommend it strongly." —Professor Elroy Dimson, Centre for Endowment Asset Management, Cambridge Judge Business School."This book gives not only the ICGN members but all governance practitioners around the globe an excellent way of in depth understanding the necessities and practical requirements for being a sustainable and successful pursuer of good governance and stewardship." —Christian Strenger, Academic Director of the Corporate Governance Institute at the Frankfurt School of Finance"This is a must read for any ESG investor and a should read for any corporate governance, environmental and/or social specialist. George and Mike have effectively weaved current trends of ESG integration and stewardship into the complex corporate governance ecosystem. This modern look at corporate governance is refreshing and quite palatable even to the general public or layperson seeking to find out what is ESG."—Charles T. Canfield, Principal Corporate Governance Officer, International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)"As an investor you can easily get lost nowadays in how best to integrate ESG in your investment practice, contribute to the SDGs and report in accordance with TCFD, SASB or GRI. In ‘Governance, Stewardship and Sustainability’ the authors Dallas and Lubrano not only explain this ‘alphabet soup’ in a concise and practical fashion but also help you understand what you need to do as an investor to continue doing well while doing good."— Martin Steindl, ESG Manager, FMO (The Dutch Development Bank)"This book is filled with ICGN's wisdom, which has had a huge influence on Japanese corporate governance and investor stewardship. As sustainability and ESG issues continue to develop and have greater prominence for both companies and investors, this book provides practical path to guide investors in how to realise their stewardship responsibilities." — George Iguchi, Chief Corporate Governance Officer, Nissay Asset Management and ICGN Board Governor.Table of ContentsForeword Preface to the second edition Preface to the first edition Background of the authors 1. Theory and Practice of Stewardship and Sustainability 2. Basic Principles of Corporate Governance: Investor Expectations and Corporate Realities 3. The Case for Stewardship and Sustainability: Ethics and Economics 4. Sources of ESG Data, Standards and Ratings: Making Sense of them for Investors and Companies 5. ESG and Investment Decision-Making: Designing and Effective Methodology 6. Effective Stewardship in Practice: Monitoring, Engaging, Voting and Reporting 7. Company Perspective: Sustainability Governance and Reporting 8. Case Study: Volkswagen’s DieselGate: Corporate Governance and Sustainability Index

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Book SynopsisPhua focuses on applying the best of corporate strategy and innovation tools and praxis into the policy process with the aim of devising a coherent policy strategyinnovation framework and process.Government and business strategies differ in their operating assumptions and variables, but the strategy process is more similar than is often perceived. Phua debunks the government versus business dichotomy and demonstrates the potential for cross-learning between both domains. Readers will benefit the most by reading this book in tandem with Phua's other works on strategy also featured in this series.This book is an essential primer for academics, practitioners and learners of public policy, strategy, innovation and applied problem-solving.Trade Review"Policy problems are inherently complex and hence difficult to solve. Charles Phua's book is well embedded in complexity thinking assumptions and ventures to cross fertilise the best of corporate strategy into policy strategy. This interdisciplinary entrepreneurial book is essentially about practical problem-solving methodology and has immense potential for problem solving in other disciplines."Professor Carmine Bianchi, Professor of Business and Public Management, University of Palermo, Italy, and Scientific Coordinator for CED4 Systems Dynamics Group"To make public policy and business strategy work together for the greater good requires more than just rhetoric. It requires tools. This is precisely the focus of The Policy-Strategy Innovation Primer and practitioners will benefit."Professor Craig Calhoun, University Professor of Social Sciences, Arizona State University, former president of London of School of Economics and Social Sciences Research Council (SSRC)"When in need of a tool, a toolbox is extremely useful, if its contents are well organized and cover many contingencies. Charles Chao Rong Phua has assembled a conceptual toolbox composed of elements of strategic pragmatism for policy strategy-innovation that draws selectively on complexity, policy and strategy literatures to create an effective repository of conceptual devices to aid practitioners’ practical wisdom."Professor Stewart Clegg, D.Phil, D.Litt, Ph.D, John Grill Institute for Project Leadership, School of Project Management and Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney"In an era when governments the world over face seemingly insurmountable challenges, public administrators need more of the kind of "strategic pragmatism" that Charles Chao Long Phua advocates in this book. Readers will find Policy Strategy and Innovation Primer brimming with optimism that governmental organizations can adapt and innovate to meet the many demands of our time."Prof Cary Coglianese, Edward B Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science; Director, Penn Program on Regulation, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School."A sweeping and intellectually challenging analysis of policy- strategy innovation, especially its complex inter-disciplinary nature and written with an eye for politicians and civil servants. A text for the times."Professor Christopher Coker, Director, LSE IDEAS"I think the future of interesting research and writing sits as the intersection of arenas and disciplines rather than within any particular one. This is what Certified Management Consultant Charles Phua has accomplished in his latest book. Here, in (Charles, put the title in the form you'd like it), the worlds of public policy and business strategy are inter-twined to produce a practically oriented text designed to appeal to the research community and practitioners alike.As chair of the Academic Fellows with the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes and a fellow Certified Management Consultant, I fully endorse the bridge building between the leading edge of practice and communicable insight that Charles has achieved."Prof Simon Haslam, CMC, Visiting Professor, University of Durham Business School and Chair, International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) Academic Fellows"In this lively new book, the author lays out an approach to public policy that escapes the usual US and Westminster boundaries to the broader fabric of public policy puzzles throughout the world. He lays out strategies for innovation that are rooted in the emerging new reality of policy complexity. That creates a rich new lens through which to view the big issues facing governments around the world."Professor Donald F. Kettl, Professor Emeritus and Former Dean, University of Maryland School of Public Policy "Business and policy scholarly disciplines have professionalised through the decades. But the increasingly complex topics as technology and sustainability are necessitating cross-fertilisation and cross-learning across disciplines. Having done doctoral training in public policy and business strategy, Charles Phua's cross-fertilisation of business strategy tools into the policy process will advance the complexity discourse in public policy. A novel and commendable feat!"Professor Sarah Kreps, John L. Wetherill Professor in the Department of Government, Director, Cornell Tech Policy Lab, Cornell University, and non-resident senior fellow, Brookings Institution"Policy Strategy and Innovation Primer: Process, Praxis, Tools is very relevant to policy scholars and practitioners because innovative policies are needed to solve complex problems of today. Under this context, professor Phua clearly articulated and elucidated the strategies in innovation for the policy domain. I am confident that this book on policy strategy and innovation will greatly impact the building of theory and practical know-how in the field of public policy."Professor Hae Young Lee, Professor of Public Administration at Yeungnam University, S. Korea, former President of Korean Association of Public Administration (2014) and former Chairman of Korean Government Evaluation Commission (2014-2018)"In the fast-changing world that we live in today, where innovation outstrips policy formulation and regulation, and where the longevity of a political party, let alone a politician, is increasingly elusive, the public-private debate takes on heightened emphasis. Charles does an excellent job of addressing this head-on, questioning if a dichotomy truly exists or should be allowed to prevail."Lim Hwee Hua, Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore, Rector, Tembusu College, National University of Singapore, and author of Government in Business - Friend or Foe? (2014) and Government in Business - Leading or Lagging? (2021)"Good policy strategy requires a sound outstanding of context and strategic levers. Good policy innovation requires focus on objective and agility in design and implementation. Charles Phua’s book offers a unique blend of how corporate strategy and innovation tools could support better strategies and innovation in public policy. Both government and business worlds should operate with the citizen-user in mind."Professor Lim Siong Guan, Professor in Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, former Head of Singapore Civil Service, former Chairman of Economic Development Board and former Group President of GIC "As the world advances towards a post-pandemic future amidst intensifying technologization and geopolitical upheaval, greater clarity than ever is needed for sound policy making. This book provides a strategic and practicable framework to answer those imperatives"Professor Lim Sun Sun, Professor and Head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Singapore University of Technology and Design, former Nominated Member of Parliament, Singapore"This book is based on the author’s belief that corporate strategy and innovation tools and practices have much to offer in the practice of public policy – a conviction formed through Charles Phua’s two-decade experience as a bureaucrat-nonprofit entrepreneur, researcher, and adjunct faculty at various universities. By breaking down the public policy process into steps, and through the use of diverse examples, Charles illustrates the potential application of corporate strategies, in a manner that permits it to be transferable across political systems. Those interested in public policy are likely to find much food for thought offered in this book."Professor Ling San, Deputy President and Provost, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore"Classical military strategists such as Sun Tzu have inspired corporate strategists. Public policy strategy as a growing field could benefit from learning from corporate strategy. This nexus is well articulated in Charles Phua's book which strings relevant corporate strategy frameworks to their matching policy strategy process. A highly commendable interdisciplinary effort, useful to practitioners, academics, students and public-conscious citizens."Professor Hwy-Chang Moon, Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University, and author of The Art of Strategy: Sun Tzu, Michael Porter and Beyond "In the early years of its independence, Singapore attempted any method, regardless of orthodoxy or elegance, that delivered favourable outcomes to it citizens. Several public- sector leaders also led government-linked companies, thereby gaining valuable cross- sector experiences. Charles Phua's book is a timely reminder that despite professionalisation of disciplines, corporate strategy may have something useful to offer the public sector in pursuing solutions to time-honoured problems."Joseph Y Pillay, Rector, College of Alice and Peter Tan, National University of Singapore, former Chairman (2005-2019), Council of Presidential Advisors (Singapore) and, former Chairman, Singapore International Airlines (1972-1996)"What makes certain decisions effective and outcomes successful will very much depend on having an in-depth policy strategy and innovation. What are the necessary inputs for formulating good policies and why some worked and some do not, are highlighted, and explained carefully in this book. This book shows that much of that often requires in turn, a good knowledge and use of business strategies as well. The author comes from an interesting mix of background experiences from utilising a variety of tools and applied techniques to bear on a number of real-life scenarios. This book is strongly recommended to readers who have keen interest in how real problems may be solved. "Professor Euston Quah, Albert Winsemius Chair Professor of Economics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; President, Economic Society of Singapore "As a practicing city designer, where we think everything is political and everything is inter-disciplinary, it is a refreshing way of analysing and dissecting policy strategy innovation. It is a must read for policy makers as well as city practitioners such as us where we need consensus to design and plan future cities and future of our current cities."Chintan Raveshia, Cities Business Leader, Southeast Asia, Arup"Charles has laid out a comprehensive array of toolkits from the private sector that can be invaluable for public policy-making. These business practices may just be able to help develop solutions for addressing some of our most wicked problems in society today."Seah Chin Siong, President, Singapore Institute of Management, and Chairman, National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre"Policy strategy and innovation is growing field and often seen as a central force for increasing economic prosperity and improving economic inequality. The writer incorporate the business strategy framework into public policy process for formulation innovative public policy. The book is recommended for the policy practitioners and scholars even for the MBA students. It offers different views how to formulate innovative policy."Professor Agus Soehadi, Vice Rector, and former Dean of Business and Economics School, Presetiya Mulya University (Indonesia)"Industry 4.0 and the many disruptions the world is facing, even before the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, has accelerated the rate of change to a level where business models, policies and skills are becoming obsolete at such a rapid pace that society as a whole struggles to keep and catch up. Policy makers cannot rely on past models because what worked in the past will also quickly become outdated. In business, cross-disciplinary knowledge has shown to yield superior results. In the book, Charles has cleverly suggested that policy making needs to also take an inter-disciplinary approach of adopting innovation and business concepts, tools, and strategies from business disciplines to yield robust policies that the world badly needs to keep the peace and prosperity of the world. Current and future policy makers should use this as a reference and guide as they take over helms of politics and policy making. "Professor Inderjit Singh Dhaliwal, Former Member of Parliament, Singapore, Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, College of Engineering, Nanyang Technological University and President, Global Start-up Committee, WBAF (World Business Angel Investment Forum) "Public policy impacts everyone’s life, it does not take place in a void and not just for policy practitioners or scholars. As the nation’s challenges get more complex and the people more educated, it needs to open itself to more public participation in policy making. It is equally important that active citizens are able to understand and participate more meaningfully in discourses on public policy. Charles Phua’s new book fills an important gap to facilitate this by providing a primer and applied guide on strategy-innovation in public sector. You can sense Charles’s enthusiasm to share his deep knowledge as he has always been keen to drive more active citizenry in policymaking. Given his role as a trainer and management consultant, this book is both useful and practical. "Professor Tan Thiam Soon, Institute Professor and former President, Singapore Institute of Technology"It is a great project, very valuable for both academics and practitioners, especially those who want to learn and integrate latest business practices in strategic management into the governance and decision making in the public sector."Professor Wang Xiaohu, Professor and PhD programme coordinator, Department of Public Policy, City University of Hong Kong"This book on Policy Strategy and Innovation by Charles Phua provides many interesting perspectives on the subject. In doing so, he enables readers to have a broader yet insightful understanding of what policy strategy is all about. It is also a well-researched piece of work. "Professor Wee Chow Hou, PhD, BBM(L), PPA, FMIS(Hon), Adjunct Professor for Strategy and Marketing, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore University of Social Sciences, author of 5 books on Sun Zi Bingfa"In this volume, Charles Chao Rong Phua continued his strategic pragmatism thesis and embedded it in the policy strategy process. His infusion of corporate strategy tools into the right policy process sequence is novel and requires a deep understanding of both public policy and business management disciplines to do so. This book opens the door for greater cross-fertilisation of knowledge between policy and business disciplines through policy strategy and innovation cases. Highly recommended for government and business practitioners and academics alike."Professor Xufeng Zhu, Executive Dean, School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua UniversityTable of ContentsList of FiguresList of Tables Preface 1 Public Policy and Public Administration/Management: Paradigms, Practice and Paradoxes2 Bringing the Public and Process Back Into Public Policy: A Citizen’s Guide to Public Policy Process 3 Macro-Situation Analysis: Environment Analysis 4 Macro-Situation Analysis: Organisational Strategies 5 Meso-Analysis for Policy Strategy: Interaction Strategies 6 Agenda Setting, Data Collection and Analysis Tools 7 Idea Generation 8 Conclusion: Towards Strategic Pragmatism in Policy Strategy–Innovation, a Research Agenda for Complexity Index

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Book SynopsisXie and Chao present a collection of research on mobile communication in Asian communities and countries such as Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, and South Korea. With chapters written by scholars from diverse cultural and institutional backgrounds, this book provides both localized and comparative perspectives on mobile communication research. Exploring the way mobile apps are used in daily life in Asian countries, Xie, Chao, and their contributors analyze how mobile apps improve lives, help people build relationships, sustain communities, and change society for the better. They look at areas including the role of mobile apps in public service delivery and access, family communication, cultural norms and identities, organizational communication, and intercultural communication. The investigation of these topics elevates the understanding of the cultural, familial, interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural consequences of mobile communication in a global context. ThrouTable of ContentsTable of ContentsList of illustrationsAcknowledgementsList of contributors Introduction Ming Xie Part I Mobile Communication in the Private Sphere WeChat Gaming, Learning, and Midlife Empty Nest Dongdong Yang, Kenneth Lachlan, Ye Chen Social Media Portrayal of Housewives and Gender Issues in Chinese Society: A Perspective of Digital Feminism Framework Ming Xie and Chin-Chung Chao Facebook-Based Mental Health Discourse in Bangladesh: Self-Disclosure, Social Support, Consultation Simu Dey and Josh Averbeck Part II Mobile Communication in the Organizational Sphere Mobile Communication as Disaster Response Infrastructure for Cross-Sector Coproduction: A Field Study of Mobile Apps in China Flood Seasons Minshuai Ding Livestream E-Commerce: The New Social Norm and Its Impact on Chinese Culture Ping Yang How do Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in India Focusing on Mental Health use Instagram? Roma Subramanian Part III Mobile Communication in the Public Sphere A comparative analysis of mobile-use and laptop-use on Indian Health Promotions on Twitter: An application of LDA topic model Md Enamul Kabir and Louisa Ha Health Information Seeking via WeChat, Social Determinants, and COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions: An Exploratory Study Li Chen, Yafei Zhang, Ge Zhu Mobile Media and Social Movements: From Shahbag to Shaheen Bagh Shudipta Sharma Part IV Mobile Communication in the Networked Society Reclaiming Power on Social Media: A Networking Analysis of #VeryAsian Movement on Twitter Lei Guo and Jeremy Lipschultz Mobilized Cultural Identities: Digital Friendship and Identity Maintenance among Immigrant Japanese Wives Min Wha Han "Respectfully, Pls Ask Someone Else": Pride & Shame in International K-Pop Fandom Samantha James Forward Looking of Mobile Communication in Asian Society Ming Xie

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Book SynopsisThe problem with the way the safety industry functions is three-fold: (1) the dysfunctional relationship between business and safety leaders, (2) the practice of Results-Based Safety, and (3) the creation of a false reality. This book presents an insightful and practical approach to how you can move your safety program from Results-Based to Behavior-Based Safety. The move involves understanding what motivates behavior, utilization of consequences, practicing the seven steps of performance coaching, creating accurate safety campaigns, and defining evidence of a healthy Behavior-Based Safety programthis is the other side of safety.. The text:Defines the four major motivations, explains how they work, and how safety leaders can use the right motivation for the right person to help them practice safe behavior Explains how to maximize the impact of reinforcement consequences and minimize punitive consequences in a way thaTable of ContentsForward Introduction Part 1: The Problems with the Way Safety Functions Chapter 1: Ineffective Leadership Between Business and Safety Leaders 1.1 The Focus of Business Leaders and Safety Leaders Are Not Aligned1.2 Leading with Authority is Dangerous Leadership 1.3 The Lack of Diversity in Personality Types of Leaders Chapter 2: Practicing Results Based Safety (RBS)2.1 Good Intensions Are Not Science 2.2 Using Lagging Indicators is the Wrong Premise for Problem Solving 2.3 Pursuing Results is Results Based Safety Chapter 3: Creating A False Reality Part 2: Applying the Science of Behavior Chapter 4: What Motivates Behavior4.1 Extrinsic Motivation4.2 Identified Motivation4.3 Intrinsic Motivation4.4 Introjection Motivation4.5 Emotional Intelligence Chapter 5: Focusing on the Utilization of Consequences5.1 Maximizing the Impact of Reinforcements (Pr, Nr, Re)5.2 Minimizing the Impact of Punitives (Pu/Pe/Ex)5.3 Clarification of Terms Chapter 6: Practicing Performance Coaching6.1 Performance Coaching vs. Development Coaching6.2 The Seven Steps of Performance Coaching Conversations6.3 Demonstrating Fluency of the Seven Steps of Performance Coaching6.4 Practicing Frequency of Reinforcement to Shape Behavior to Habit Strength Chapter 7: Safety Campaigns Should Be Safe Behavior Campaigns Chapter 8: Evidence of Healthy Behavior Based Safety Program8.1 Locus of Control8.2 Self-Esteem8.3 Self-Efficacy8.4 Self-Actualization8.5 Full Functioning Individuals and Teams8.6 Perceptual Schematic Part 3: Structuring the Culture for Functional Safety Chapter 9: Designing the Safety Culture on Purpose9.1 Establishing Safety Culture Leadership9.2 Leadership Styles9.3 Leadership Practices9.4 Leadership Influence Chapter 10: Establishing Safety Culture Infrastructure10.1 Mechanistic or Organic Culture10.2 Impact of Cultural Phenomena10.3 Linking Requirements with Goals10.4 Integrating Expectations with Achievement Chapter 11: Create a Fully Functioning Safety Culture 11.1 Alignment of Corporate and Safety Culture11.2 Creating Leading Indicators Conclusion References

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Book SynopsisA guide to transforming leadership for the 21st century, this is a book about a powerful and practical framework that leaders can use to help their organizations thrive, prosper, and improve the world around them: leader character.Developed through extensive research, teaching, and outreach over the past decade, leader character is the foundation that leaders rely upon to help them make their most critical judgments. This book carries forward the authors' important work to the implementation stage on both the individual and organizational levels. Based on the authors' interactions with organizations in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors around the world, they offer practical roadmaps for implementing leader character in such areas as leadership development, strategy, manifesting purpose, culture-building, executive recruitment and HR practices, EDI, risk management, and other key corporate activities. The result of these implementations is nothing less than sustaTable of ContentsChapter 1: The case for character Chapter 2: The science of character Chapter 3: What’s your Achilles' heel? Chapter 4: Exercising character Chapter 5: The power of micro-moments Chapter 6: Becoming a champion of character change Chapter 7: A culture of character Chapter 8: Character’s role in risk management Chapter 9: Character, directors, boards, and governance Chapter 10: The compass of your life

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Book SynopsisThe combination of entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology has become the source of disruptive business models that transform industries and markets. The integrative understanding of these three drivers of today's economy is fundamental to business.Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology aims to connect core models and tools that are already created by well-known authors and scholars in order to deliver a unique guide for building successful business models through the adoption of new technologies and the use of effective innovation methods. The book goes through the entrepreneurial lifecycle, describing and applying core innovation models and tools such as the business model canvas, lean startup, design thinking, customer development, and open innovation, while taking into consideration disruptive technologies such as mobile internet, cloud computing, internet of things, and blockchain. Finally, the book describes and analyzes how successful cases have beeTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsChapter 1: Stages of the Entrepreneurial Lifecycle1.1 Introduction 1.2 Business Opportunities1.3 Ideation and Testing: Ideas, Products, and Customers1.4 Business Model Generation1.5 Resource Acquisition1.6 Management and ExecutionCase Study Nº1 The McDonald's Story: The FounderCase Study Nº2 Data-Driven Innovation: The Case of Luko1.7 Essential and Additional ResourcesChapter 2: Business Model Innovation Processes 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Business Models2.3 The Technological Basis of Disruption2.4 Disruptive Innovation2.5 Business Model Innovation 2.6 Application of Information Technology into the Innovation of Business ModelsCase Study Nº3 Disruptive Innovation of the Automotive IndustryCase Study Nº4 Tesla’s High-End Disruption Model2.7 Essential and Additional ResourcesChapter 3: Methods and Tools for Innovation3.1 Introduction3.2 Methods of Innovation3.3 Theories of Innovation 3.4 Tools for InnovationCase Study Nº 5 Disruptive Innovation in the Education SectorCase Study Nº 6 Insurtech Community Hub (ICH) and Bdeo3.5 Essential and Additional ResourcesChapter 4: Entrepreneurial Skills 4.1 Introduction4.2 Adaptability4.3 Find and Manage People4.4 Managing Cash Effectively4.5 Focus on Customers4.6 Selling4.7 Humility 4.8 Creating and Managing Alliances4.9 Creativity and Innovation4.10 Optimism and InspirationCase Study Nº 7: Imogen Heap – Will There Be a Blockchain Revolution?Case Study Nº 8: New Methods for Digital Skills Education in Developing Countries4.11 Essential and Additional ResourcesChapter 5: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, an Integrative Approach5.1 Introduction5.2 Managing the Entrepreneurial Journey 5.3 Business Model Innovation5.4 Innovation Methods and Tools5.5 Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur5.6 Final ReflectionCase Study Nº 9: The Entrepreneurial Journey of AirbnbCase Study Nº 10: Deki – A Charity, Evolving Over Time5.7 Essential and Additional ResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisManaging Global Supply Chains is a practical and highly readable text with real-life examples and excellent coverage. It is an ideal companion for post-experience business students, learning professionals and anyone interested in supply chain management.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsPrefacePART 1: INTRODUCTIONChapter One The role of supply chain as a key value driver in global market Chapter Two Why Global Supply Chain Management Chapter ThreeUnderstanding Global Supply Chain Management and its building blocks Chapter FourContemporary Global Challenges in Supply Chain Management PART 2: BUILDING BLOCKS OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINChapter FiveCustomer focus and demand Chapter SixResource and capacity management Chapter SevenProcurement , purchasing and supplier focus Chapter EightInventory management Chapter NineOperations management Chapter TenDistribution Management PART 3: NEW DEMANDS AND TRENDSChapter ElevenSupply chain in service sectors and non-profit and charity organisations Chapter TwelveGlobalisation and Supply chain in emerging markets Chapter ThirteenDigital Revolution and E- supply chain Chapter FourteenLean and agile supply chain Chapter FifteenSupply chain in the retail sector Chapter SixteenSustainable Supply Chain Chapter SeventeenSupply Chain for Major Projects Chapter EighteenQuantitative Analysis and Optimisation in Global Supply ChainsChapter NineteenSupply Chain StrategiesChapter TwentyManaging Supply Chain RisksPART 4: INTEGRATING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTChapter Twenty oneSystems and Procedures Chapter Twenty twoSales and Operations Planning Chapter Twenty threeGlobal Supply Chain Performance Management Chapter Twenty fourCase Study examples ReferencesAppendicesGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, Finance: The Basics is a clear and practical introduction to the world of finance. It thoroughly explains essential financial statements, tools, and concepts; fundamental financial instruments and transactions; and global financial participants, markets, and systems. This fully revised edition captures the most important aspects of a changing financial landscape, including: A new chapter dedicated to the emerging world of digital currencies, with a review of digital finance and a detailed discussion of regulated and unregulated digital currencies (including cryptocurrencies) New sections dealing with a range of social issues that directly impact on finance, including sustainability; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and socially responsible investing (SRI) imperatives; microfinance; and impact investing Twelve updated real-world case studies ('Finance in Action' studies) and nine new case studies focuseTable of ContentsPART 1: Concepts and tools 1. The world of finance 2. The financial statements 3. Financial concepts and tools PART 2: Instruments and marketplaces 4. Common and preferred stock 5. Loans and bonds 6. Investment funds 7. Derivatives and insurance 8. Corporate finance 9. Digital Currencies 10. Financial Participations 11. The Global Financial Markets

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Book SynopsisMost successful organizations recognize Maintenance Parts and Procurement as a critical success factor to Asset Management Excellence and their fundamental supply chain value proposition. This book works as a guide to all the stakeholders that influence the success of their Maintenance Parts Operation and their enterprise's bottom line.Maintenance Parts Management Excellence: A Holistic Anatomy defines the Maintenance Parts Managements role in Asset Management Excellence and expands on the importance of the Parts Inventory Planner role in an organization. It discusses how to create a unique Maintenance Parts Management Strategy for an organization and offers insights on the multiple strategies needed to create and maintain a Maintenance Parts inventory policy. The book also provides an organized overall approach to creating Maintenance Parts Management Excellence in an enterprise.Executives with an organization responsible for the construction, manTable of Contents1. Introduction: Why Maintenance Parts Management Is Important. 2. Maintenance Parts Excellence Influences. 3. Maintenance Parts Strategy Development. 4. Organization Management in Maintenance Parts. 5. Change Enablement in Maintenance Parts. 6. Key Performance Metrics for Maintenance Parts Excellence. 7. Maintenance Parts Warehousing and Logistics. 8. Sourcing and Refurbishing Parts. 9. Inventory Planning and Policy Management. 10. Technologies Supporting Maintenance Parts Management. 11. Asset Lifecycle Alignment to Inventory Spare Parts Management. 12. Inventory Optimization Tactics in Spare Parts Management. 13. Preparing for Uber Change in Maintenance Parts Management. 14. Opportunities for Outsourcing in Maintenance Parts Management. 15. Maintenance Parts Sales. 16. An Anatomy of Maintenance Parts Management Excellence. Appendix A1. Maintenance Parts Excellence Questionnaire. Appendix A2. Basic Inventory Planning Replenishment Logic. Appendix A3. Reliability-Centered Maintenance Process Description.

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Book SynopsisThis book takes as its starting point the need to improve sustainability performance across the triple bottom line and reach global sustainable development goals. As such, it places sustainability at the heart of developing and explaining relevant theory, concepts and models in operations and supply chain management. Whereas previous textbooks on operations and supply chain management have focused on augmenting existing models of operations and supply chain management by simply adding on selected sustainability issues, this textbook places sustainability at the heart of operations and supply chain management. Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management consolidates the tools, concepts and methods of operations and supply chain management relevant for reaching sustainable development goals. This book includes not only descriptions of the theories and models but also practical cases based on the most recent developments in different industry sectors, including useTable of Contents01 IntroductionPart I Sustainable products02 Sustainable product designCase: Sustainable product design at Ambu A/SPart II Sustainability and operations03 Sustainable production04 Lean management05 ServitizationCase: Sustainable energy production with Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor (BWSC)Part III Sustainability and supply chains06 Collaborative supply chains07 Sustainable procurement08 Sustainable transport and logistics09 Reverse supply chainsCircular economy

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Book SynopsisRecruiting, selecting, retaining and developing great people are essential for any successful business. And the combination of digital transformation and post-pandemic work realities presents major challenges for all organisations. This book provides best practice talent management guidance for businesses undertaking digital transformation or facing digital disruption. Taking the reader through the stages of talent acquisition, selection, retention and development, this practical and concise book: sets out, assesses and predicts how the digital revolution impacts talent management practices, and helps the reader navigate the journey from an analogue to a digital organisation; updates talent management concepts and illustrates these with examples and cases of best practice across the business world; and enables senior leaders, talent management professionals and managers to quickly access and implement key learnings through the use of practitioner poTable of Contents1. The Business Context 2. Recruitment 3. Selection 4. Retention 5. Development 6. Conclusions. So what? And where do we go from here?

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Book SynopsisThis book examines how the progress of digital technology is transforming the world of work, skill demand, labour market institutions, and regulations in countries like India. It studies the challenges, opportunities, and current and future contributions of digital technologies. The volume poses salient questions regarding the ICT sector, I4.0 technologies, the gig economy, remote work, and the regulatory environment, and interrogates the policy and regulatory measures needed to promote more inclusive and decent work in the future.Part of the Towards Sustainable Futures series, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of economics, sustainable development, sociology of work, labour economics, Indian economy, public policy, and human resource management. It will also be extremely useful to policymakers, government organisations, civil society organisations, and those in the corporate sector.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents an innovative application of strategic and experiential marketing in the museum sector, which uses a new cultural mediation model to enrich the visitor experience via increased audience engagement.Leveraging a case study of the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Arts in Rome, the book helps readers understand how to apply marketing management to cultural mediation, enabling museums to segment the visitors' market to drive improvements to arts accessibility and engagement. By running a comprehensive and multi-method research project, the authors propose a customized cultural mediation model to support museums in facing the current challenges and build their future. Our model supports museums in segmenting the visitors' market and designing cultural mediation for enriched visitor experiences; readers will also learn how to invest, manage, hire, and train staff members devoted to this service, resulting in more engaging and successful experienc

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Book SynopsisPursuing historical analogies between nineteenth-century theories and the current practices captivated by digital reproducibility, this book offers a critical take on architectureâs contemporaneity through four essays: tectonics, materiality, cladding, and labor.Fundamental to this proposition is the historicity of Gottfried Semperâs theorization of architecture amidst the outpouring of new materials and construction techniques during the 1850s. Starting with Semperâs differentiation between theatricalization and the tectonic of theatricality, this book examines thematic essential to architectureâs self-representation. Even though the title of this book recalls the Semperian Four Elements of Architecture, its argument encapsulates a unique historico-theoretical project probing the tectonic of theatricality beyond Semper. The invisible tie between technique and labor is the cord running through the four subjects covered in this book. In exploring these subjects from the theoreTable of Contents0. Introduction 1. On Tectonics 2. On Materiality 3.On Cladding 4.On Labour 5 Afterword

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Book SynopsisHugh Clegg was a founding figure of post-war British Industrial Relations, the forerunner of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, as taught in most Business Schools today. He defined industrial democracy' as collective bargaining with trade unions, laid the foundations for the pluralist approach to Industrial Relations, was a key figure in the post-war social sciences and a major public policy player. More widely, he was an important figure in the Cold War social democratic academic left, who broke with his earlier Communism to champion free trade unions in a liberal democratic society. He also produced the major Oxford University Press trade union history. This book aims to understand the politics and industrial relations of the post-war period in Britain (in which trade unions were central) through the life of a key public intellectual. It will help readers understand the political and social science roots of contemporary Employment Relations and Human Resource Ma

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Book SynopsisIn the second of this three-volume series, the authors expand on the theory and practice of systems psychodynamics  which integrates psychoanalytic thinking, open systems theory and complexity theory in its applications to consultancy work in organisations and wider social contexts. Multidisciplinary and multitheoretical in nature, the systems psychodynamics paradigm develops from the understanding that no single theory or approach explains the complex nature of organisational systems. Replete with explanations of key theories, practical guidance and exercises, this book demonstrates how systems psychodynamics can be used by consultants to plan and put into action organisational changes in four main areas: change planning and management; action research and evaluation; leadership and whole systems; and professional development and next steps. In light of systems psychodynamics, rather than functioning as a leader of change processes, the role of an organisational develTrade Review‘Aristotle once said, "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work". Unfortunately, best places to work are hard to find, the testimony being the dismal figures we can find worldwide concerning employee engagement. Thus, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that throughout my life, I have made a plea for the creation of authentizotic organisations—a term derived from the Greek words authenteekos and zoteekos. Or to be more specific, the first word refers to places of work that inspire their employees through the integrity of the vision, mission, values, culture, and organisational structure. The second word—"vital to life" in an organisational context—implies that people are invigorated by their workplace and find in it a sense of balance and completeness. Although the idea of authentizotic organisations may sound utopian, executives would do well to imbue their organizations with authentizotic qualities. And without question, in this quest for the creation of best places to work, the Tavistock Institute has always been a pathbreaker. Hence, it is a great pleasure to me to recommend this trilogy of books—a testimony to the continuing intellectual contribution of the Tavistock Institute in their efforts to improve human relations in organizations.’Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries, distinguished clinical professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change; The Raoul de Vitry d’Avaucourt chaired professor of Leadership Development, emeritus; INSEAD - The Business School for the World‘Mannie Sher and David Lawlor, with the contributors to this volume, have assembled a wealth of academic and practical information about ways in which systems psychodynamics may inform organisational change practitioners’ ways of thinking about organisations and of intervening in them. Through a series of diverse contributions, the authors sensitise us to the nature of the many challenges, not always sufficiently recognised, with which organisational change practitioners must tussle, and possible ways of overcoming them. Their rich accounts illustrate the necessity for organisational change consultants to approach their practice in ways that: are holistic and not confined to isolated interventions in particular parts of organisational systems; recognise that organisations are in a continual state of becoming rather than static objects that will respond dependably to simple, step-by-step change management methods; and acknowledge that the inevitable incompleteness of their own knowledge confines them to the role of useful facilitators rather than assured champions of beneficial change with known outcomes. This volume will prove to be a rich resource for organisational change practitioners who seek to advance, and introduce useful novelty into, their practice.’David Shaw, independent researcher in the philosophy of management; author of An Ancient Greek Philosophy of Management Consulting‘The founding of the original Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology in 1920 became the intellectual ‘rootstock’, to use a horticultural image of the Project, and as with such a rootstock, various developments - clinical, research, publications - were grafted onto the original stem. The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations was always the core of the societal and commercial part of the Project. In this, the second volume of a trilogy on a Tavistock systems psychodynamics paradigm, the authors, David Lawlor and Mannie Sher, have excelled themselves in producing a volume that details the emergence and development of the core construct - something that is essential if one is inclined to harness the richness of the system. The word ‘Tavi’ is now so widely used that it has almost become meaningless. This, the second volume of the second Tavistock Trilogy should go a long way in highlighting the heart of the work and every serious worker and library should have this Trilogy on their bookshelf.’Anton Obholzer, member, British Psychoanalytic Society; emeritus senior faculty member INSEAD Global Leadership Centre, Paris‘In the second volume of this most valuable trilogy, Lawlor, Sher, and the contributing authors, examine a broad range of applications of the systems psychodynamic approach. If much systems psychodynamics theory has focused on explicating the persistence of dysfunction in groups and organizations, this book reminds us that an equally important focus of this approach is its ability to cast a light on, and facilitate, the emergence of the new in social systems. The authors deploy the characteristic depth and breadth of systems psychodynamics. They pay equal attention on the psychological and social forces that shape individual and organizational behavior as they examine an emergent workplace characterized by omnipresent markets and dangerously charismatic leaders, in which relations with technology are as emergent and fascinating as relations through technology. Readers will find it most valuable to look at the emerging world of work through the lens of systems psychodynamics, to learn about how to use this approach to facilitate intentional, large-scale change, and to consider how to make sure that changes stick. I also found extremely valuable the consideration of what it means, and what it takes, to incorporate this approach in one’s work. It takes personal development to facilitate the development of others and organizations. This volume, and the trilogy it is part of, provides a much welcome map for those journeys of growth and change.’Gianpiero Petriglieri, associate professor of Organisational Behaviour, INSEADTable of ContentsForeword by James Krantz Introduction 'Emergence' Part One: Change 1. The Vicissitudes of Change 2. Socio-technical Systems and Change 3. Socio-technical Systems in the 21st Century (Part 1) 4. Socio-technical Systems in the 21st Century (Part 2) Part Two: Action Research and Evaluation 5. The Application of Action Research 6. Evaluation of Systems Psychodynamics Activities: Approaches and Challenges 7. Planning and Conducting an Organisational Development Evaluation 8. Varieties of Action Research Part Three: Leadership and Whole Systems 9. Socio-ecological: Working with Large Complex Collaborative Partnerships (Whole Systems) 10. Complexity Theory 11. The Systems Psychodynamics View of Leadership 12. Social Dreaming 13. Systems Psychodynamics and the Impact of Digitalisation, AI and Virtual Working on the Eco-system Part Four: Systems Psychodynamics Developments, Definitions and Professional Development 14. Professional Development for Systems Psychodynamics Consultants 15. Systems Psychodynamics: Developments and Definitions 16. Theoretical Developments in the Systems Psychodynamics Paradigm Appendix I: Systems Psychodynamics: Organisational Resources Appendix II: Literature Review on Systems Psychodynamics

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