Economics Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Economy of Ireland
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£43.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Contemporary China
Book SynopsisThe third edition of this concise core textbook offers students a comprehensive introduction to the politics, economy, culture and society of modern China, while grounding all of these areas in the context of China's recent history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Fully up to date, this accessible text examines the key developments that are taking place in China and that are shaping its place in the world today, from relations with Trump's United States and post-Brexit Britain, to the use of the internet to crack down on dissent and the establishment of Xi Jinping thought' at the 19th Party Congress. Authored by a highly-regarded expert on the topic, this is the essential guide to a country that is no longer just emerging but one which has, in many respects, already emerged as one of the leading powers of the 21st century. The book is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on China studies and contemporary China, regardless of whether students approach tTrade ReviewKerry Brown provides a wonderful guide to understanding modern China, presenting a remarkably comprehensive and lucid examination of the institutions and socio-economic forces that have shaped and are shaping the country today. Anyone wanting to understand China and its place in the world will do well with Brown as mentor. * Joseph Fewsmith, Boston University, USA *A concise, approachable, critical but fair introduction to the most important topics and questions relating to an important and rising power. * Gregory Adam Scott, University of Manchester, UK *A lucid and sophisticated introductory book on modern China written by a leading specialist in this field. * Joy Zhang, University of Kent, UK *An excellent introductory text for any student interested in the rapidly-emerging ‘superpower’ that is today’s China, presented in a simple but effective narrative that highlights the country’s remarkable journey from a post-war pariah to a leading global player in the 21st century. * Harsh Bhasin, Stony Brook University, USA *Contemporary China provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of China that should inform any teaching on China. It offers essential information on how China is governed which is necessary background information to understand how China is embedding and positioning itself in the world economy and global politics. Despite the breadth and depth of the book, it remains an accessible resource. * Hinrich Voss, University of Leeds, UK *A comprehensive and timely introduction. A superb resource for students and scholars who are interested in the making of contemporary China. * Chun-Yi Lee, University of Nottingham, UK *The book introduces all the complexity and contradictions of contemporary China and serves as an excellent introduction. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, concise, and highly readable. Providing an overview of China’s history, politics, economy, society, and culture the book is extremely well suited to those unfamiliar with the country. It also, usefully, serves as a guide for subsequent reading and study of the areas covered. * Daniel Hammond, University of Edinburgh, UK *Kerry Brown’s account of Contemporary China is an outstanding, wide-ranging introduction to a country that is of crucial importance to the West. Ranging between history, institutional structures, and ideology, Brown shows clearly the elements that make up the China of today. A lucid and powerful read for all those who want to understand the next superpower. * Rana Mitter, University of Oxford, UK *Both empathetic and critical, detailed and clear, Kerry Brown’s newly revised Contemporary China makes this complex and fascinating country accessible to those encountering it for the first time. It’s a great introductory text for undergraduate students – and it is also packed full of facts, data and analyses that will be of use to more advanced researchers. * Phil Entwistle, University College Dublin, Ireland *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. What is China? 2. The Making of Modern China 3. The Communist Party and Politics 4. How China is Governed 5. The Chinese Economy 6. Chinese Society 7. Chinese Culture 8. China in the World Conclusion.
£999.99
Wiley-Blackwell Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
Book SynopsisFundamentals of Paramedic Practice An indispensable guide for aspiring paramedics and emergency medical professionals Paramedic practice is swiftly evolving, driven by changes in the paramedic curriculum. To meet the growing demands of the community, student paramedics and clinicians working in out-of-hospital care must stay abreast of this rapid evolution. Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition contributes to driving the profession forward and provides a comprehensive, accessible text authored by experienced paramedics and academics. This third edition has undergone comprehensive updates, introducing new chapters that provide students and recently registered practitioners with a vital overview of the theory and practice of contemporary paramedicine. This is an essential resource for the next generation of paramedics and out-of-hospital practitioners. Readers of the third edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice will find: A multidisciplinary approach incorporating varied and dynamic research New chapters on subjects including end of life care, domestic violence, and paramedic wellbeing Learning activities to aid understanding and retention Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition is ideal for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students, as well as registered paramedics, clinicians, and educators.
£33.24
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Crash Course
Book SynopsisDiscover how and why the world's crises are interconnected and what you can do to prepare for the next one The world is experiencing a series of crises. In The Crash Course: An Honest Approach to Facing the Future of Our Economy, Energy, and Environment, Revised Edition, veteran executive and strategist Chris Martenson delivers an incisive and eye-opening exploration that explains why the reader needs to understand that it is the interconnectedness of the various crises that matters most. From energy shortages to climate instability, financial crises, supply chain disruptions, pandemics, war, and crop failures, you'll discover the common factor that is driving them all and how to adapt to volatile new realities and safeguard your own personal wealth, health, and community. In the book, you'll find effective solutions for living with unpredictability and change, as well as: A workable framework for understanding the how and why of dramatic societal, envirTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction ix Part I How to Approach the Next Twenty Years 1 1 The Coming Storm 3 2 The Lens: How to See the Future 7 3 A World Worth Inheriting 11 4 Trust Yourself 14 Part II Foundation 21 5 Dangerous Exponentials 23 6 Problems versus Predicaments 38 7 An Inconvenient Lie: The Truth About Growth 42 8 Complex Systems 47 9 Our Money System 55 10 What Is Wealth? (Hint: It’s Not Money) 69 Part III Economy 75 11 Debt 77 12 The Great Credit Bubble 90 13 Like a Moth to Flame: Our Destructive Tendency to Print 100 14 Fuzzy Numbers 109 15 Crumbling Before Our Eyes: The Story of Concrete 118 Part IV Energy 123 16 Energy and the Economy 125 17 Peak Oil 141 18 Shale Oil 160 19 Necessary but Insufficient: Clean Energy, Nuclear, and Coal 166 20 Why Technology Can’t Fix This 191 Part V Environment 199 21 Minerals: Gone with the Wind 201 22 Soil: Thin, Thinner, Gone 211 23 Parched: The Coming Water Wars 219 24 All Fished Out 226 25 What Do You Mean We’re Running Out of Sand? Strange but True 231 Part VI Convergence 233 26 Where Have All the Insects Gone? Silence of the Lamps 235 27 The Bumpy Path to 2030 238 Part VII What Should I Do? 247 28 The Good News: We Already Have Everything We Need 249 29 Closing the Book on Growth 257 30 What Should I Do? 260 31 Build Up Your Capital! 270 Appendix 291 Notes 293 Index 303
£18.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Generative AI
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£19.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Life and Times of a Very British Man
Book SynopsisA revealing, honest and often comic coming-of-age story about growing up in 1970s Britain on the boundaries of race''Full of charm'' GUARDIAN''An account of what being British means'' i''Captures a country in transition ... You can''t fail to be moved'' THE TIMESKamal Ahmed''s childhood was very British' in every way except for the fact that he was brown. Half English, half Sudanese, he was raised at a time when being mixed-race meant being told to go home, even when you were born just down the road.This is his account of an upbringing of cricket and bucket-and-spade holidays, Angel Delight and the BBC - British to the core, yet always feeling foreign in the only home he had ever known. ''Ahmed grew up as a mixed-race kid in west London in the seventies, and his book charts the progress (sometimes slow and now without a few setbacks along the way) that our country has made on race issues since then. Brilliant'' Rohan SilvaTrade ReviewSparky, accessible and stimulating * Observer *Full of charm. Will no doubt deepen the conversation on race and identity in Britain * Guardian *Compelling. Ahmed writes evocatively of his almost cloyingly British upbringing: life in the suburbs: bucket-and-spade hols, cricket and card games with (white) Granddad. And yet, as Ahmed observes, he has always felt a little alien in his homeland. It is clear that Ahmed has done his homework – spoken to an enormous number of people, read endless studies. The book is a valuable addition to a growing body of work on what it means to be mixed race in modern Britain * Sunday Times *Ahmed draws on his experiences as a half-English, half-Sudanese child in 70s London for an account of what being British means * 50 Top Reads for Autumn, i-paper *Captures a country in transition. Even allowing for the lofty vantage point [Ahmed] looks back from as economics editor of the BBC, his story has a touch of the everyman about it. Ahmed recounts all this with elegance and wry humour. You can’t fail to be moved * The Times *Excellent. Ahmed grew up as a mixed-race kid in west London in the Seventies, and his book charts the progress (sometimes slow and not without a few setbacks along the way) that our country has made on race issues since then. Brilliant -- Rohan Silva * Evening Standard *[An] intimate memoir ... Ahmed uses his parents' individual and joint personal stories to pan outward into the broader histories of their countries, continents, and the evolution of ideas about race and citizenship ... Read[s] like an engaging novel ... Although emotionally similar to Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama and stylistically similar to Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, The Life and Times of a Very British Man is deeper in its complexity and broader in scope than those other two titles * Media Diversified *[Ahmed] writes movingly … With personal anecdotes and political analysis, it’s a thoughtfully written and thought-provoking book about race and identity in the Britain he passionately believes in * Choice Magazine *
£12.39
SAGE Publications Inc Politics and Practice in Economic Geography
Book SynopsisThe biggest strength of the book is its pedagogic design, which will appeal to new entrants in the field but also leaves space for methodological debates... It is well suited for use on general courses but it also involves far more than an introduction and is full of theoretical insights for a more theoretically advanced audience. - Economic Geography Research GroupIn the last fifteen years economic geography has experienced a number of fundamental theoretical and methodological shifts. Politics and Practice in Economic Geography explains and interrogates these fundamental issues of research practice in the discipline. Concerned with examining the methodological challenges associated with that 'cultural turn', the text explains and discusses: qualitative and ethnographic methodologies the role and significance of quantitaTrade ReviewThe biggest strength of the book is its pedagogic design, which will appeal to new entrants in the field but also leaves space for methodological debates... It is well suited for use on general courses but it also involves far more than an introduction and is full of theoretical insights for a more theoretically advanced audience. -- Economic Geography Research GroupFortunately, to the benefit of students young and old, the reflexive ruminations contained between these covers are fresh, penetrating, honest, personal and, at times, poignant. They are sure to stimulate a long-overdue reawakening of interest in methodological choice and its consequences in economic geography. In doing so, the contributors to this volume have performed an incredibly valuable service on behalf of economic geographers everywhere. -- Meric S. GertlerTable of ContentsPART ONE: POSITION AND METHOD: PRODUCING ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHIES Chapter 1: Politics and Practice: Becoming a Geographer - Erica Schoenberger Chapter 2: Smoke and Mirrors: An Ethnography of the State - Alison Mountz Chapter 3: Nature Talks Back: Studying the Economic Life of Things - Paul Robbins Chapter 4: Sexing the Economy, Theorizing Bodies - Linda McDowell Chapter 5: Putting Play to Work - Geraldine Pratt and Caleb Johnston Chapter 6: Of Pufferfish and Ethnography: Plumbing New Depths in Economic Geography - Elizabeth C. Dunn PART TWO: POLITICIZING METHOD: ACTIVATING ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHIES Chapter 7: Method and Politics: Avoiding Determinism and Embracing Normativity - Andrew Sayer Chapter 8: Cultivating Subjects for a Community Economy - J.K. Gibson-Graham Chapter 9: A Public Language for Analyzing the Corporation - Philip O’Neill Chapter 10: The Place of Personal Politics - Jane Wills Chapter 11: Locating the Thai State - Jim Glassman Chapter 12: Post-socialism and the Politics of Knowledge Production - John Pickles and Adrian Smith PART THREE: QUANTITY AND QUALITY Beyond Dualist Economic Geographies Chapter 13: Hybrid GIS and Cultural Economic Geography - Mei-Po Kwan Chapter 14: Evolution in Economic Geography? - David L. Rigby Chapter 15: Beyond Close Dialogue: Economic Geography as if it Matters - Gordon L. Clark Chapter 16: Economic Geography, by the Numbers? - Paul Plummer Chapter 17: Methodologies, Epistemologies, Audiences - Amy Glasmeier PART FOUR:BOUNDARY CROSSINGS Mobilizing Economic Geographies Chapter 18: Out of Africa: History, Nature, Empire - Judith Carney Chapter 19: ‘I Offer You This, Commodity’ - Vinay K. Gidwani Chapter 20: ‘El Otro Lado’ and Transnational Ethnographies - Altha J. Cravey Chapter 21: Researching Transnational Networks - Philip F. Kelly and Kris Olds Chapter 22: Reflexivity and Positionality in Feminist Fieldwork Revisited - Richa Nagar and Susan Geiger Chapter 23: Researching Hybridity through ‘Chinese’ Business Networks - Henry Wai-chung Yeung
£57.00
John Murray Press The Inner Lives of Markets
Book SynopsisThink Freakonomics meets The Undercover EconomistThe Inner Lives of Markets is a journey into the mysterious corners of everyday economics. Who buys, who sells, why it matters, when it works, and what to do when it breaks.
£15.00
Taylor & Francis Inc The Product Wheel Handbook
Book SynopsisThe Product Wheel (PW) design process has practical methods for finding the optimum sequence, minimizing changeover costs, and freeing up useful capacity. So much so, that the DuPont Company and Exxon Mobil are just a few companies that have used the product wheel concept to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage.Breaking down a fairly complex design process into manageable steps, The Product Wheel Handbook: Creating Balanced Flow in High-Mix Process Operations walks readers through the process for designing and implementing the PW technique. It includes a case study taken from actual practice that illustrates the design process and its benefits. Describing how to apply the product wheel technique to any manufacturing operation, the book: Details the steps required to implement product wheels Explains why certain traditional manufacturing metrics should be reevaluated so they don't inhibit product wheel performance Defines the culturTrade ReviewPeter L. and Jennifer S. King, authors of The Product Wheel Handbook, have provided excellent strategies for implementing product wheels and improving an existing product wheel process. ... Written in a clear, concise manner, this book is a how-to manual for product wheel design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement. The authors integrate principles with concepts in a way that is practical and easy to understand. ... If you are tasked to implement product wheels or want to learn more about how they can lead to improvements, you will find The Product Wheel Handbook a valuable reference.—Book review by Alan R. Leigh CSCP, CPIM, and Randy Woehl appearing in APICS, January 2014 Peter King continues to be a thought leader in the spread of advanced manufacturing practices throughout the process industries. His product wheel concepts and practices are an excellent resource for plants with multiple products sharing the operating assets.—Ray Floyd, Shingo Prize-winning author of Liquid Lean and member of IndustryWeek's Manufacturing Hall of Fame The authors have a gift for writing well, in a way that will keep the reader connected throughout this excellent work. It flows through the methodology in a well structured and logical way and could only be written by someone who has lived through product wheel implementation many times ... definitely a must-read for any Lean practitioner. —Henrique Fagundes, Senior Project Manager, DuPont The product wheel is a true landmark in the management and organization of the workplace. All manufacturing operations searching for a way to organize and level the factory should have this book. —Cash Powell, Jr., Editorial Board, Target Magazine; Association for Manufacturing Excellence; Lead Consultant, Center for Competitive Change, University of Dayton A clearly written guide to designing and improving product wheels ... . Pete and Jennifer King take you through a logical step-by-step process without ever resorting to simplistic recipes. This book will be valuable to businesses where both pull and push systems apply. Highly recommended! —Peter C. Compo, Director of Integrated Business Management, DuPontThe Dow Chemical Company has usedThe Product Wheel Handbook for good communication and collaboration between functions. We highly recommend this book as it is a logical layout with step by step implementation instructions. ... Not only did our processes become more efficient but our teams were able to understand a new process that they can apply in different applications in the work process. We recommend this book to any company looking to apply lean concepts specifically in the process industry and also for leaders who are looking for applications to help explain such processes to their employees.—Martin Fernandes, Supply Chain Innovation Director, Dow Chemical—Shannon Hemmelgarn, Supply Chain Business Planner, Dow ChemicalThe views expressed in this review are of the authors alone and do not represent the views of The Dow Chemical CompanyPeter L. and Jennifer S. King, authors of The Product Wheel Handbook, have provided excellent strategies for implementing product wheels and improving an existing product wheel process. ... Written in a clear, concise manner, this book is a how-to manual for product wheel design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement. The authors integrate principles with concepts in a way that is practical and easy to understand. ... If you are tasked to implement product wheels or want to learn more about how they can lead to improvements, you will find The Product Wheel Handbook a valuable reference.—Book review by Alan R. Leigh CSCP, CPIM, and Randy Woehl appearing in APICS, January 2014 Peter King continues to be a thought leader in the spread of advanced manufacturing practices throughout the process industries. His product wheel concepts and practices are an excellent resource for plants with multiple products sharing the operating assets.—Ray Floyd, Shingo Prize-winning author of Liquid Lean and member of IndustryWeek's Manufacturing Hall of Fame The authors have a gift for writing well, in a way that will keep the reader connected throughout this excellent work. It flows through the methodology in a well structured and logical way and could only be written by someone who has lived through product wheel implementation many times ... definitely a must-read for any Lean practitioner. —Henrique Fagundes, Senior Project Manager, DuPont The product wheel is a true landmark in the management and organization of the workplace. All manufacturing operations searching for a way to organize and level the factory should have this book. —Cash Powell, Jr., Editorial Board, Target Magazine; Association for Manufacturing Excellence; Lead Consultant, Center for Competitive Change, University of Dayton A clearly written guide to designing and improving product wheels ... . Pete and Jennifer King take you through a logical step-by-step process without ever resorting to simplistic recipes. This book will be valuable to businesses where both pull and push systems apply. Highly recommended! —Peter C. Compo, Director of Integrated Business Management, DuPontThe Dow Chemical Company has used The Product Wheel Handbook for good communication and collaboration between functions. We highly recommend this book as it is a logical layout with step by step implementation instructions. ... Not only did our processes become more efficient but our teams were able to understand a new process that they can apply in different applications in the work process. We recommend this book to any company looking to apply lean concepts specifically in the process industry and also for leaders who are looking for applications to help explain such processes to their employees.—Martin Fernandes, Supply Chain Innovation Director, Dow Chemical—Shannon Hemmelgarn, Supply Chain Business Planner, Dow Chemical The views expressed in this review are of the authors alone and do not represent the views of The Dow Chemical Company Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why Product Wheels? Process Industry Challenges; Product Wheel Basics; The Problem: Production Sequencing, Campaign Sizing, Production Leveling; The Solution-Product Wheels; The Product Wheel Design and Implementation Process; Step 1: Begin with an Up-to-Date, Reasonably Accurate VSM; Step 2: Decide Where to Use Wheels to Schedule Production; Step 3: Analyze Products for a Make-to-Order Strategy; Step 4: Determine the Optimum Sequence; Step 5: Analyze the Factors Influencing Overall Wheel Time; Step 6: Put It All Together-Determine Overall Wheel Time and Wheel Frequency for Each Product; Step 7: Arranging Products-Balancing the Wheel; Step 8: Plotting the Wheel Cycles; Step 9: Calculate Inventory Requirements; Step 10: Review with Stakeholders; Step 11: Assign Responsibility for Allocating PIT Time; Step 12: Revise the Scheduling Process; Step 13: Develop an Implementation Plan; Step 14: Develop a Contingency Plan; Step 15: Get All Inventories in Balance; Step 16: Confirm Wheel Performance-Put an Auditing Process in Place; Step 17: Put a Plan in Place to Rebalance the Wheel Periodically; Case Studies and Examples
£47.99
Taylor & Francis Inc The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook
Book SynopsisAlthough Lean and Six Sigma appear to be quite different, when used together they have shown to deliver unprecedented improvements to quality and profitability. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook: Tools and Methods for Process Acceleration explains how to integrate these seemingly dissimilar approaches to increase production speed while decreasing variations and costs in your organization.Presenting problem-solving tools you can use to immediately determine the sources of the problems in your organization, the book is based on a recent survey that analyzed Six Sigma tools to determine which are the most beneficial. Although it focuses on the most commonly used tools, it also includes coverage of those used a minimum of two times on every five Six Sigma projects.Filled with diagrams of the tools you'll need, the book supplies a comprehensive framework to help you for organize and process the vast amount of information currently available about LeaTable of ContentsIntroduction to Lean Six Sigma Methodology. Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma. The Lean Journey into Process Improvement. Waste Identification. Lean Concepts, Tools, and Methods. Three Faces of Change—Kaizen, Kaikaku, and Kakushin. SSBB Overview. On Integrating LSS and DMAIC with DMADV. LSSBB Advanced Nonstatistical Tools. Black Belt Nonstatistical Tools (A through M). Black Belt Nonstatistical Tools (O Through Q). Black Belt Nonstatistical Tools (R through Z). LSSBB Advanced Statistical Tools. Advanced Statistical Tools.
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Nonlinear Option Pricing
Book SynopsisNew Tools to Solve Your Option Pricing ProblemsFor nonlinear PDEs encountered in quantitative finance, advanced probabilistic methods are needed to address dimensionality issues. Written by two leaders in quantitative researchincluding Risk magazine's 2013 Quant of the YearNonlinear Option Pricing compares various numerical methods for solving high-dimensional nonlinear problems arising in option pricing. Designed for practitioners, it is the first authored book to discuss nonlinear Black-Scholes PDEs and compare the efficiency of many different methods. Real-World Solutions for Quantitative Analysts The book helps quants develop both their analytical and numerical expertise. It focuses on general mathematical tools rather than specific financial questions so that readers can easily use the tools to solve their own nonlinear problems. The authors build intuition through numerous real-world examples of numTrade Review"... provides a wide overview of the advanced modern techniques applied in financial modeling. It gives an optimal combination of analytical and numerical tools in quantitative finance. It could provide guidance on the development of nonlinear methods of option pricing for practitioners as well as for analysts."—Nikita Y. Ratanov, from Mathematical Reviews Clippings, January 2015"… anyone with interest in quantitative finance and partial differential equations/continuous time stochastic analysis will not only greatly enjoy this book, but he or she will find both many numerical ideas of real practical interest as well as material for academic research, perhaps for years to come."—Peter Friz, The Bachelier Finance Society"This textbook provides a comprehensive treatment of numerical methods for nonlinear option pricing problems."—Zentralblatt MATH 1285"It is the only book of its kind. … The contribution of this book is threefold: (a) a practical, intuitive, and self-contained derivation of various of the latest derivative pricing models driven by diffusion processes; (b) an exposition of various advanced Monte Carlo simulation schemes for solving challenging nonlinear problems arising in financial engineering; (c) a clear and accessible survey of the theory of nonlinear PDEs. The authors have done a brilliant job providing just the right amount of rigorous theory required to understand the advanced methodologies they present. … Julien Guyon and Pierre Henry-Labordère, as befitting their reputations as star quants, have done an excellent job presenting the latest theory of nonlinear PDEs and their applications to finance. Much of the material in the book consists of the authors’ own original results. I highly recommend this book to seasoned mathematicians and experienced quants in the industry … Mathematicians will be able to see how practitioners argue heuristically to arrive at solutions of the toughest problems in financial engineering; practitioners of quantitative finance will find the book perfectly balanced between mathematical theory, financial modelling, and schemes for numerical implementation."—Quantitative Finance, 2014"Ever since Black and Scholes solved their eponymous linear PDE in 1969, the complexity of problems plaguing financial practitioners has exploded (non-linearly!). How fitting it is that nonlinear PDEs are now routinely used to extend the original framework. Written by two leading quants at two leading financial houses, this book is a tour de force on the use of nonlinear PDEs in financial valuation."—Peter Carr, PhD, Global Head of Market Modeling, Morgan Stanley, New York, and Executive Director of Masters in Mathematical Finance, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University "Finance used to be simple; you could go a long way with just linearity and positivity but this is not the case anymore. This superb book gives a wide array of modern methods for modern problems."—Bruno Dupire, Head of Quantitative Research, Bloomberg L.P."In this unique and impressive book, the authors apply sophisticated modern tools of pure and applied mathematics, such as BSDEs and particle methods, to solve challenging nonlinear problems of real practical interest, such as the valuation of guaranteed equity-linked annuity contracts and the calibration of local stochastic volatility models. Not only that, but sketches of proofs and implementation details are included. No serious student of mathematical finance, whether practitioner or academic, can afford to be without it."—Jim Gatheral, Presidential Professor, Baruch College, CUNY, and author of The Volatility Surface"Guyon and Henry-Labordère have produced an impressive textbook, which covers options and derivatives pricing from the point of view of nonlinear PDEs. This book is a comprehensive survey of nonlinear techniques, ranging from American options, uncertain volatility, and uncertain correlation models. It is aimed at graduate students or quantitative analysts with a strong mathematical background. They will find the book reasonably self-contained, i.e., discussing both the mathematical theory and the applications, in a very balanced approach. A must-read for the serious quantitative analyst."—Marco Avellaneda, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York UniversityTable of ContentsSome Excursions in Option Pricing. Nonlinear PDEs: A Bit of Theory. Examples of Nonlinear Problems in Finance. Early Exercise Problems. Backward Stochastic Differential Equations. The Uncertain Lapse and Mortality Model. The Uncertain Volatility Model. McKean Nonlinear Stochastic Differential Equations. Calibration of Local Stochastic Volatility Models to Market Smiles. Calibration of Local Correlation Models to Market Smiles. Marked Branching Diffusions. References. Index.
£157.50
Taylor & Francis Inc From Business Strategy to Information Technology
Book SynopsisWhether you are a CEO, CFO, board member, or an IT executive, From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap: A Practical Guide for Executives and Board Members lays out a practical, how-to approach to identifying business strategies and creating value-driven technology roadmaps in your organization. Unlike many other books on the subject, you will not find theories or grandiose ideas here. This book uses numerous examples, illustrations, and case studies to show you how to solve the real-world problems that business executives and technology leaders face on a day-to-day basis.Filled with actionable advice you can use immediately, the authors introduce Agile and the Lean mindset in a manner that the people in your business and technology departments can easily understand. Ideal for executives in both the commercial and nonprofit sectors, it includes two case studies: one about a commercial family business that thrived to become a multi-miTrade ReviewFrom all that I have observed throughout the years, whether as President and CEO of companies or as an industry observer, I know you can only ignore the suggestions of Pham’s book … at your own peril. And it’s a heck of a lot less money than getting this same advice from an expensive team of traditional consultants; it’s faster and easy to implement the ideas in this book; and it will help your company to work more collaboratively and become more innovative.—Mitchell Fox, CEO, WGA Global Marketing, Former Group President, Condé Nast PublicationsAs Co-Chairman of the Board of No Limits Media … and as a former Editor of the Harvard Business Review, I had the great pleasure of reading Tiffany Pham’s book From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap. The book makes a powerful case for the importance of any organization, profit-driven or nonprofit, to deeply connect its strategic thinking with its IT architecture and structure. Pham and her co-authors eloquently lay out their argument in a clear, step-by- step approach that guides the reader through the basics.—Larry Rothstein, PhD, Co-Chairman of the Board, No Limits Media, Former Editor, Harvard Business ReviewI have very much enjoyed reading this new book and found it very realistic with a very logical and practical approach for how to create the necessary alignment between the business and IT organization. In our competitive world where IT can either be a strategic business enabler for competitive agility and advantage or a hindrance to the same, this book provides an easy to understand, yet profound, approach senior management can readily use. I recommend it to all senior management staff, both business and IT, and believe it should be considered as required reading in MBA programs. —Michael Weiner, Strategy Consultant, Revenue Storm; Former Vice President, EDSWhat’s remarkable about Pham’s book is that it offers a detailed and systematic approach that feels completely intuitive. As such, one can learn from the very practical advice here, while preserving those all-important, if nebulous, instincts. From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap feels especially useful because it understands deeply something paramount to artistry: collaboration. … In this book, Pham gets to the heart of both business strategy and IT, such that those with a strategy background can better understand the IT perspective and vice versa. She also provides an efficient, yet comprehensive, primer for the young entrepreneur trying to get a handle on what strategy looks like and how it interfaces with every part of the business. Reading this book at the genesis of my organization would have saved me a lot of time and headaches.—Emily Simoness, Founder and Executive Director, SPACE on Ryder FarmMy volunteer work, coupled with my full-time job on Wall Street, has shown me how organizational goals are helped or hindered by the quality of IT. With From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap, I learned that Pham demonstrates the same interest in these two perspectives—from inside both the commercial enterprise and the nonprofit organization. In this very timely book, Pham and her co-authors lay out a concise, logical, and clear pathway that both business executives and IT leaders can use to intelligently derive an IT roadmap from the organization’s business strategy as well as integrate IT into the fabric of the organization, providing innovative, creative solutions to enhance business operations.—Kiran Rijhsinghani, Chairwoman, New York City Ballet Business & Professional Committee; Vice President, Weiss Multi Strategy AdvisersFaced with much uncertainty and economic challenges, businesses today need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing strategies and federal regulations. IT system design is a reason I hear all too often regarding why we can’t implement a new creative idea, whether it’s due to cost or archaic systems. Looking into the future, this cannot be the excuse anymore; companies need to consider IT design as a top priority and interlace it with their business strategy. This book gives a simple, systematic approach to technology design and business strategy—a must read to understand how to compete in the ever-changing global landscape. It emphasizes the need for business and tech minds to come together to develop optimal solutions, challenging the historic IT stereotype of acting like a silo and resisting large change. From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap presents a simplified approach to moving your enterprise toward success and developing a long-term sustainable strategy and IT foundation.—Stephanie Bartz, Director of Strategic Planning, United HealthcareWhat I like about Pham’s book is that it is easy to read with real examples of business case and business strategy. Likewise, I also like the overall organization of the book, which is very logical and easy to follow. I personally recommend this book to any IT executives who would like—or need—to build an IT or technology roadmap that can more clearly support his or her company’s or nonprofit association’s business strategy.—Adam Warner, IT Management, Education Service Center, Region 10From all that I have observed throughout the years, whether as President and CEO of companies or as an industry observer, I know you can only ignore the suggestions of Pham’s book … at your own peril. And it’s a heck of a lot less money than getting this same advice from an expensive team of traditional consultants; it’s faster and easy to implement the ideas in this book; and it will help your company to work more collaboratively and become more innovative.—Mitchell Fox, CEO, WGA Global Marketing, Former Group President, Condé Nast PublicationsAs Co-Chairman of the Board of No Limits Media … and as a former Editor of the Harvard Business Review, I had the great pleasure of reading Tiffany Pham’s book From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap. The book makes a powerful case for the importance of any organization, profit-driven or nonprofit, to deeply connect its strategic thinking with its IT architecture and structure. Pham and her co-authors eloquently lay out their argument in a clear, step-by- step approach that guides the reader through the basics.—Larry Rothstein, PhD, Co-Chairman of the Board, No Limits Media, Former Editor, Harvard Business ReviewI have very much enjoyed reading this new book and found it very realistic with a very logical and practical approach for how to create the necessary alignment between the business and IT organization. In our competitive world where IT can either be a strategic business enabler for competitive agility and advantage or a hindrance to the same, this book provides an easy to understand, yet profound, approach senior management can readily use. I recommend it to all senior management staff, both business and IT, and believe it should be considered as required reading in MBA programs. —Michael Weiner, Strategy Consultant, Revenue Storm; Former Vice President, EDSWhat’s remarkable about Pham’s book is that it offers a detailed and systematic approach that feels completely intuitive. As such, one can learn from the very practical advice here, while preserving those all-important, if nebulous, instincts. From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap feels especially useful because it understands deeply something paramount to artistry: collaboration. … In this book, Pham gets to the heart of both business strategy and IT, such that those with a strategy background can better understand the IT perspective and vice versa. She also provides an efficient, yet comprehensive, primer for the young entrepreneur trying to get a handle on what strategy looks like and how it interfaces with every part of the business. Reading this book at the genesis of my organization would have saved me a lot of time and headaches.—Emily Simoness, Founder and Executive Director, SPACE on Ryder FarmMy volunteer work, coupled with my full-time job on Wall Street, has shown me how organizational goals are helped or hindered by the quality of IT. With From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap, I learned that Pham demonstrates the same interest in these two perspectives—from inside both the commercial enterprise and the nonprofit organization. In this very timely book, Pham and her co-authors lay out a concise, logical, and clear pathway that both business executives and IT leaders can use to intelligently derive an IT roadmap from the organization’s business strategy as well as integrate IT into the fabric of the organization, providing innovative, creative solutions to enhance business operations.—Kiran Rijhsinghani, Chairwoman, New York City Ballet Business & Professional Committee; Vice President, Weiss Multi Strategy AdvisersFaced with much uncertainty and economic challenges, businesses today need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing strategies and federal regulations. IT system design is a reason I hear all too often regarding why we can’t implement a new creative idea, whether it’s due to cost or archaic systems. Looking into the future, this cannot be the excuse anymore; companies need to consider IT design as a top priority and interlace it with their business strategy. This book gives a simple, systematic approach to technology design and business strategy—a must read to understand how to compete in the ever-changing global landscape. It emphasizes the need for business and tech minds to come together to develop optimal solutions, challenging the historic IT stereotype of acting like a silo and resisting large change. From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap presents a simplified approach to moving your enterprise toward success and developing a long-term sustainable strategy and IT foundation.—Stephanie Bartz, Director of Strategic Planning, United HealthcareWhat I like about Pham’s book is that it is easy to read with real examples of business case and business strategy. Likewise, I also like the overall organization of the book, which is very logical and easy to follow. I personally recommend this book to any IT executives who would like—or need—to build an IT or technology roadmap that can more clearly support his or her company’s or nonprofit association’s business strategy.—Adam Warner, IT Management, Education Service Center, Region 10Table of ContentsA Concise Introduction to Business Strategy: Concepts and Formulation. An Introduction to Lean, Lean and Agile Organization, and Lean and Agile IT. From Business Strategy to IT Roadmap: An Introduction to Enterprise Architecture (EA). From Business Strategy to an Agile and Lean IT Roadmap: the Formulation Process. From IT Roadmap Formulation to Execution. Case Studies.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Influential Project Manager
If you want to be a successful project manager, you need to become a person of influence. Without influence, there can be no success as a project manager. And, although all key success criteria point to the importance of developing soft skills as a project manager, few books exist about how to develop the power of influence for achieving better project and business results. Filling this need, The Influential Project Manager: Winning Over Team Members and Stakeholders supplies detailed guidance on how to improve your influence skills to achieve better business results. It explains how to set and meet ambitious goals for you, your team, and your stakeholders. The book describes how to listen actively to influence others and details how you can build partnerships that can pay dividends for a lifetime. Each chapter highlights real-world scenarios about a particular subject linked to the influencing skill being covered. Each chapter also includes practica
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Business Transformation Management Methodology and Business Transformation Essentials 2Volume Set
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Cengage Learning EMEA Corporate Finance
Book SynopsisThe tenth edition by Steve Lumby and Chris Jones provides a comprehensive insight into the complex and ever-changing area of corporate finance. Covering some of the common financial decisions that face companies including investment, financing, the dividend decision and the management of risk, this text enables students to reflect on how these types of decisions are made.The strong theoretical approach that underpins the text is enhanced with a range of real world examples which help to put the financial models and frameworks into context. Packed with diverse examples and problems, Corporate Finance provides a broad introduction to the subject in an accessible yet rigorous style.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1. Financial Decision Making 2. Decision Objectives Part II: Investment Decisions 3. Traditional Methods of Investment Appraisal 4. Investment���Consumption Decision Model 5. The Discounted Cash Flow Approach 6. Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return 7. Project Cash Flows 8. Capital Rationing Part III: Risk Analysis 9. Simple Risk Techniques 10. Risk and Return 11. Portfolio Theory 12. The Capital Asset Pricing Model 13. Option Valuation 14. Interest Rate Risk Part IV: Financing Decisions 15. Financial Markets 16. The Cost of Capital 17. Weighted Average Cost of Capital 18. Capital Structure in a Simple World 19. Capital Structure in a Complex World 20. Investment and Financing Interactions 21. The Dividend Decision Part V: International Issues 22. Foreign Exchange 23. Foreign Exchange Hedging 24. Foreign Direct Investment
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Macroeconomics
Book SynopsisThis South African edition of Macroeconomics is essential reading for all students taking introductory economics modules on undergraduate courses throughout South Africa. It is also ideal for use with the macroeconomics component of MBA courses. The text contains updated case studies, set against a South African context to illustrate how the principles of economics relate to your life. The news articles are based on news events in South Africa along with questions to help you apply your knowledge and to build your understanding. This text is designed to give you the confidence and ability to think like an economist.Table of ContentsPART 1: Introduction to Economics 1 What is economics? 2 Thinking like an economist PART 2: The data of macroeconomics 3 Measuring a nation�s well-being 4 Measuring the cost of living PART 3 The real economy in the long run 5 Production and growth 6 Unemployment PART 4 Interest rates, money and prices in the long run 7 Saving, investment and the financial system 8 The basic tools of finance 9 The monetary system 10 Money growth and inflation PART 5 The macroeconomics of open economies 11 Open-economy macroeconomics: Basic concepts 12 A macroeconomics theory of the open economy PART 6: Short-run economics fluctuations 13 Business cycles 14 Keynesian economics and IS-LM analysis 15 Aggregate demand and aggregate supply 16 The influence of monetary and fiscal policy on aggregate demand 17 The short-run trade-off between inflation and unemployment 18 Supply-side policies PART 7 International macroeconomics 19 The Financial Crisis and sovereign debt 20 Trading blocs and common currency areas
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Taylor & Francis Inc The Financial Mathematics of Market Liquidity
Book SynopsisThis book is among the first to present the mathematical models most commonly used to solve optimal execution problems and market making problems in finance. The Financial Mathematics of Market Liquidity: From Optimal Execution to Market Making presents a general modeling framework for optimal execution problemsinspired from the Almgren-Chriss approachand then demonstrates the use of that framework across a wide range of areas.The book introduces the classical tools of optimal execution and market making, along with their practical use. It also demonstrates how the tools used in the optimal execution literature can be used to solve classical and new issues where accounting for liquidity is important. In particular, it presents cutting-edge research on the pricing of block trades, the pricing and hedging of options when liquidity matters, and the management of complex share buy-back contracts.What sets this book apart from others is that it focuses onTrade Review"This excellent monograph covers the mathematical theory of market microstructure with particular emphasis in models of optimal execution and market making. Gueant’s book is a superb introduction to these topics for graduate students in mathematical finance or quants who want to work in execution algorithms or market-making strategies."—Jose A. Scheinkman, Charles and Lynn Zhang Professor of Economics, Columbia University, and Theodore Wells '29 Professor of Economics Emeritus, Princeton University"This is a very timely book that cuts across various fields (applied mathematics, operations research, and quantitative finance). Execution costs due to market illiquidity can significantly reduce returns on investment strategies and, for this reason, affect asset prices. It is therefore important to design trading strategies minimizing these costs and to account for their effect on prices. In the last decade, ‘quants’ and researchers in quantitative finance have made considerable progress on these issues, integrating in their models changes in the way financial markets work (e.g., the development of continuous limit order books, market fragmentation, dark pools, the automation of trading, etc.). "Olivier Guéant’s book takes stock of this effort by providing a rigorous and expert presentation of mathematical tools, models, and numerical methods developed in this area. I strongly recommend it for researchers and graduate students interested in how illiquidity costs affect trading strategies and should be accounted for in asset valuation problems."—Thierry Foucault, HEC Foundation Chair Professor of Finance, HEC, Paris"This book is a must-have for quantitative analysts working at algorithmic trading desks. Olivier Guéant could have written a sophisticated book dedicated to cutting-edge research. He rather decided to put his talent at the service of a far more difficult task: deliver a clear view of modern algorithmic trading to strats or quants having decent scientific training. Scientists will find here all the needed keys to control the intraday risk of their trading models, improving their overall efficiency. Covering brokerage algorithms, market making, hedging, and share buyback techniques, this book is the definitive reference for algorithm builders.Moreover, Olivier links algorithmic trading with market microstructure during the first chapter of the book, including interesting thoughts on corporate bonds trading. On the other hand, he provides a nice introduction to mathematical economics in the Appendix. This book is resolutely more than a bunch of equations thrown on blank pages. I consider it an important step forward in the building of the mathematics of market microstructure."—Charles-Albert Lehalle, Senior Research Advisor, Capital Fund ManagementTable of ContentsIntroduction. Optimal Liquidation. Liquidity in Pricing Models. Market Making.
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Taylor & Francis Inc The New Lean
Book SynopsisIn today's rapidly changing business landscape, organizations are challenged not only to adapt to evolving market dynamics but to excel in the face of uncertainty. Continuous improvement emerges as a strategic imperative, offering a systematic approach to enhance processes, boost efficiency, and drive innovation. This book delves into the heart of continuous improvement, providing a roadmap for organizations to navigate their journey toward maturity. The continuous improvement maturity model (CIMM) described in this book is not just a framework, but a holistic guide designed to support organizations in assessing and advancing their continuous improvement capabilities. As the author embarks on this exploration, he presents an approach that spans from foundational practices to advanced strategies. CIMM is a versatile tool adaptable to diverse industries, sectors, and organizational sizes. The key components of CIMM are: Integration with Best PracticesCIMM is
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Taylor & Francis Inc Planning by Design PxDBased Systematic
Book SynopsisThe book shows how to use Planning by Design (PxD) for developing working models to any type of subject area. Section 1 describes the nature of planning in general, the formula of planning, the features that make it systematic, the essence of PxD, and developing and using the working model. Section 2 demonstrates personal application of creative planning to real life cases and practical working models on different subject areas. The book provides a general planning master guide that shows how to develop a working model of any definable subject matter. This objective will be accomplished by introducing the concepts, the process, and the methodology of PxD.Table of ContentsPlanning by Design (PxD): Nature of Planning. Formula for Planning. Systematic Planning. Essence of Planning by Design.Sample Systematic Methodologies: Systematic Innovation Planning. Systematic Competency-based Training Needs Analysis. Systematic Wide Area Network Planning. Skyscrapers Terrorist Attack ResponsePlanning. Systematic Planning of Globalizing Local Firms. References
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Taylor & Francis Inc Voices of Innovation
Book SynopsisWe can all point to random examples of innovation inside of healthcare information technology, but few repeatable processes exist that make innovation more routine than happenstance. How do you create and sustain a culture of innovation? What are the best practices you can refine and embed as part of your organization''s DNA? What are the potential outcomes for robust healthcare transformation when we get this innovation mystery solved? Loaded with numerous case studies and stories of successful innovation projects, this book helps the reader understand how to leverage innovation to help fulfill the promise of healthcare information technology in enabling superior business and clinical outcomes.Trade Review"Edward's Voices of Innovation gives us glimpses of the people harnessing unstoppable forces to move the ultimate immovable object - Healthcare." - Daniel Crane, CEO, Modernizing Medicine"An unparalleled assembly of innovative healthcare IT leaders in one book. Healthcare is a complicated and rapidly evolving industry, and information technology sits as its cornerstone. Whether you are an IT professional, or a layman looking to expand your knowledge, this single source book will serve as your definitive guide to the most contemporary thinking in the healthcare IT industry."- James Merlino, MD, Chief Transformation Officer of Press Ganey, and former Chief Experience Officer of Cleveland Clinic. "With the cost development in healthcare, things must change. And change depends on Innovation. However, it is not easy to encourage innovation in healthcare. This book addresses this fundamentally important issue for both institutions and ourselves as future patients. Ed Marx is one of the most influential and experienced CIOs in the US, and he has by this compiled a very important book that is a must read for everyone interested in improving future healthcare."-Torbjörn Kronander, Ph.D., CEO and President, Sectra"Voices of Innovation is a rare collection of real life anecdotes shared by some of the most prominent healthcare informatics leaders without eschewing in technical jargon or banality. Punctiliously arranged in sections following HIMSS’s Innovation Pathway, this book will prove to be an essential reference for all Health IT innovators, regardless of areas of interest and proficiency. "- Eric Wong, Group Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, National Healthcare Group, Singapore"The stories and experiences shared in Voices of Innovation allow aspiring healthcare leaders the confidence to challenge themselves to stimulate new opportunities for their organizations but more importantly for the patients and caregivers they serve. The integration of technology into a business model always drives improved quality and better efficiency and this book provides a foundation for the necessary change in healthcare that will occur."- Dr. Brian Donley, Chief of Staff, Cleveland Clinic London"Marx’s writing is always enjoyable to read, and in this book, he’s focused on creating a guide for innovation in healthcare to help others start their own journeys."- Judith Faulkner, CEO of Epic Systems"I had the privilege of witnessing first-hand the development of Ed Marx as a great leader who builds and inspires teams to innovate in serving patients and clinicians. This book is a much-needed compilation of proven techniques to foster and stimulate innovation."- Kevin Roberts, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Geisinger Health"Rising costs are exerting tremendous pressure to change the value equation for healthcare in the USA. At the same time Digital technologies are enabling dramatic changes in healthcare around the world. The timing is perfect of a book like Voices of Innovation that explores how embracing Innovation is required to manage the changes that we know are coming."- Peter O’Neill, Executive Director- Innovations, Cleveland Clinic"There is no more important role for innovation than to humanize and enhance the delivery of healthcare. The insights from this book serve as an excellent guide to making this a reality."- Russ Rudish, President & CEO of Rudish Health"Ed Marx has served his country both in uniform and as a civilian. He is my brother and friend. His genius approach of getting a lot of great minds to collaborate and to inspire is innovative by itself. Voice of innovation is about simplicity and collaborative approach to bring value. If I can innovate so can you approach makes it possible to improve humanity and healthcare This is just the recipe that healthcare needs today."- Shafiq Rab, Senior Vice President & CIO Rush System for Health and Rush University Medical Center"The electronic medical record is just this one small part of innovation in contemporary academic medical practice. Innovation defined by new ideas, practically deployed, has the potential to reimagine the experience of healthcare for patients and providers as well as organizations, payers and communities. At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi we have leveraged wired and wireless biometric sensors, and artificial intelligence in literally every corner of our clinical, educational and academic mission. Each lightbulb has an IP address and every breath on a ventilator is tracked, analyzed and adjusted with the aid of learning algorithms. Ed Marx's book, fully appreciated has the potential to take us to the next level in the integration electronic innovation into the heart and science of healthcare delivery. Hold onto your Apps - the future has just begun! "- Dr. Rakesh Suri, Chief of Staff, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi"Kudos to Ed Marx for curating a powerful mosaic of experiences in the pursuit of greater efficiency and outcomes in healthcare. A timely roadmap to navigating the challenges technology brings about but can also solve, Voices of Innovation is required reading for those leading the transformation of care around the world." - Carter Groome, Co-Founder and CEO, First Health Advisory"As we enter a new generation of technology and knowledge enablement, the skill of innovation has become critical to both leadership and organization success. This book highlights both the individual and organization focus on innovation realization. Let us not forget the very reason we innovate: to provide the highest quality care in the safest environment at the most affordable cost while improving the well-being of all. We strongly encourage you to read this book as a spark to light your own innovation journey."- Russ Branzell, CHCIO, FCHIME - CEO/President, CHIME"Ed Marx, a feet-firmly-planted-on-the-ground legend in healthcare IT, has provided a refreshingly practical guide to innovation. This book could not have been written by anyone who didn’t have the deep knowledge, experience and relationships that Ed and those who contributed to this book bring to the table." - Ivo Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Next Wave Health"Ed Marx has dedicated his career to leveraging technology as a strategic asset in improving healthcare delivery. He has been at the forefront of driving information innovation in a variety of different healthcare institutions and is currently helping enable a digital transformation inside one of the top academic medical centers in the world."- Eric Sigurdson, CIO Practice Leader at Russell Reynolds Associates"Some of the most important technology innovations for the world center around health and wellness. When people are well, they can work, learn, teach, achieve, take care of families, and contribute to society. Voices of Innovation steps up to the challenge, not only describing some amazing medical innovations, but providing a much needed "how-to" guide for other technology and medical leaders to follow for future advancement. Ed, you’ve hit the Marx!"- Sue B. Workman, Vice President University Technology and CIO University Technology, Case Western Reserve University"Leading innovators in healthcare are starting with the needs of the end users — doctors, nurses, and patients — and working backwards to create amazing experiences for each (words not often used to describe healthcare). This is improving communication and delivery of care, both in the hospital and in the home. And when done well, this creates a sustained ‘pull’ for these solutions rather than the ‘technology push’ in healthcare that has at times gotten in the way."- Steve Gipstein, M.D."Voices of Innovation provides novel insights into the world of healthcare innovation, and how information technologies are transforming our healthcare systems, by improving the speed and quality of care delivery. Written by one of the foremost experts and leading CIOs, Edward Marx, the book provides a compelling look at new types of IT-enabled innovations in healthcare, along with practical examples on how to lead and sustain innovation across organizations, potential outcomes for healthcare transformation, and best practices from case studies of healthcare providers which implemented these disruptive innovations."- Indranil Bardhan, Foster Parker Centennial Professor of Information Technology, The University of Texas at Austin"Healthcare has always attracted its fair share of the best and brightest the world has to offer, but when lives are on the line -- and the guiding principal is to, above all else, do no harm -- many of those best and brightest have shied away from the necessary risk that innovation requires. Fortunately, Edward Marx's new book, Voices of Innovation, provides models and blueprints of how those gifted administrators and caregivers can engage in the innovation their industry so desperately needs while maintaining their commitment to the highest standards of safety and quality. Marx's book is the new required reading for anyone who truly wishes to make a difference by doing things differently in the healthcare industry."- Anthony Guerra, Editor-in-Chief,healthsystemCIO.com"The art of innovation does not mean buying the latest technology from the market. It starts with authentic leadership and understanding how you have to create a culture of creative thinking. The stories in this book highlights those examples."- David Chou, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Children’s Mercy Hospital"The healthcare sector is experiencing digital disruption form all spheres of medicine. The health eco system is now challenged with leaping to new levels of safety, service and cost predictability. Moving beyond digitization into transformation is the new opportunity, and health organizations across the globe are beginning to rally. Voices of Innovation promises to be a guide that will inspire each reader to bulldoze through obstacles and collaborate on all accessible data points, fulfilling the Hippocratic Oath to serve and teach to the best of ones’ abilities."- James Peelman, Managing Partner, Blue Chip Consulting Group"Voices of Innovation is the first practical roadmap to Healthcare Transformation bringing the convergence between key elements of Process Management and Innovation Factors. New healthcare leaders will find this Innovation Handbook invaluable and experienced professionals will use it to rapidly deploy technology to enable clinical workflow optimization. This guide will also provide a Data Driven and Workflow Centric Innovation Pathway for vendors to better understand customer challenges, value creation processes and to apply Machine Learning techniques leveraging from the collaborative process that leads to continuous disruption."- Alan Portela, CEO & Chairman, AirStrip"As the drumbeat for need of healthcare innovation and disruption gets louder this is a great ‘How to’ book with practical and pragmatic solutions to achieve that."- Ram Raju, MD, Senior Vice President, Northwell Health"Innovation is a critical contributor to ensuring that we are collectively able to transform healthcare. Voices of Innovation is a remark contribution to these efforts, bringing together a diverse array of experiences and insights from leading innovators in the field. This book is both a textbook and a handbook."- John Glaser, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Population Health, Cerner"I’ve known Ed for many years, and I know one thing for sure. Ed is a transformational change agent who works alongside his teams around innovative healthcare technologies—not just ideas that sit on a shelf, but ones that get implemented on mountain tops and hospital rooms and that ultimately save lives. That said, Ed has high standards—for the organizations with which he works and for himself—so expect some of this to be quite hard. Know that there no silver bullets herein, only golden nuggets of wisdom earned as scar tissue by Ed and his colleagues over time. In short, Voices of Innovation has valuable content that may just save the life of you or someone you love."- George Sheth, MBA, FHIMSS, Managing Partner, Diligent Partners, LLC"Ed Marx is one of the brightest and most innovative leaders in healthcare. He is passionate, he is smart, and he understand things both technically and holistically. Ed a very gifted speaker and thinker."- Scott Becker, Healthcare Partner at McGuireWoods LLP"Ed is one of the most experienced technology executives in healthcare so he is a top authority on innovation. More importantly, he applies the personal insight he gained from his own experiences to select a group of people and innovative solutions that provide relief to the frustrations of patients and caregivers. Ultimately, Voices of Innovation provides a sense of hope to individuals who interact with the current system." - Jennifer Covich Bordenick, Chief Executive Officer, eHealth Initiative and Foundation"In Voices of Innovation, Ed Marx takes us on an uncomfortable ride that shows the reader where our healthcare information gaps are, and where we have underperformed. Fortunately, it also offers a glimpse into the incredible future that awaits us as we harness the opportunities of innovation. A must read for anyone looking to disrupt the norms in healthcare."- Wael K Barsoum, MD, CEO and President, Cleveland Clinic Florida"This is a great collection of practical examples of innovation, which reinforces the fact that innovation comes in many forms and can deliver great outcomes. It is a great read that can help anyone make a real difference in their organization and in the mission they serve!"- Rod Dykehouse, SVP and CIO, Penn State Health and College of Medicine"Voices of Innovation is a brilliant handbook on how professionals are leading change . . . and that is exactly what we need in healthcare!! Integrating technology and clinical care is exactly what we need in healthcare. Ed Marx provides inspiring insights that lead us into the next era of change! A message to aspiring healthcare leaders ... consider, ponder and absorb the stories and experiences shared in Voices of Innovation You will be leading change in the most dynamic and challenging era of healthcare. And the convergence of technology and clinical care will drive unimaginable change. Get ready. Get prepared. And let’s get going."- Britt Berrett, Program Director/ Faculty, University of Texas at Dallas"Innovations in healthcare inspire us to do more and to think differently. The day to day can take its toll, but striving for something better through innovation inspires us to think differently and be the change that is needed in healthcare delivery. Finding a new and better way of doing something doesn’t always mean finding a new and better technology. Sometimes it’s a new approach to an ongoing challenge. This book is a wonderful framework to encourage us all to think differently in our pursuit of better healthcare."- Cara Babachicos, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, South Shore Health"Leading an IT organization in one of our nation’s leading academic medical centers is a privilege I have had for nearly 30 years. We serve amazingly passionate people, who are defined by a purpose, committed to science, discovery and the best possible clinical care. And now, this book challenges all of us to appreciate the fact that we also have the power of data and some of the newest tools and technologies that we must leverage to truly make a difference."- Stephanie Reel, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Johns Hopkins University and Health System"Disruptive information technology will be the catalyst for the next wave of healthcare advancement. One such innovation is leveraging the investment that has been made in digitizing medical records to allow pushed interoperability across disparate health systems enabling enhanced provider to provider and provider to patient communication. This digitized healthcare information provides a multitude of opportunities for healthcare advancement, as evidenced in this book.All successful innovative technology implementation requires first and foremost engaged leadership. Ed Marx is both an outstanding innovator and, or perhaps because, he is an excellent leader."- Holly Miller, MD, Chief Medical Officer, MedAllies, Inc."Timely, yet ahead of its time - I can’t think of anyone better equipped to put this work together. Ed’s professional knowledge, personal experiences, and incredible passion for and commitment to everything he does are palpable and are poured into this book. If this doesn’t move the needle on Healthcare Innovation, nothing will!"- Chris Teumer, Executive Partner, Gartner"Healthcare has entered the digital age where critical thinking using innovation is essential. This book offers us the opportunity to learn from others, to translate their experiences into our environment and to accelerate our journey as innovators. Every day patients depend on us to think faster, react more specifically to their needs and to return them to their lives. Take the challenge to make innovation the way you think and act."- Liz Johnson, Chief Innovation Officer, Tenet Healthcare"Ed Marx’s book addresses the journey healthcare is beginning around digital transformation. While we know almost all other industries have been going through this transition for years, this transformation is just starting in healthcare. Healthcare leaders must understand how to navigate this very brave new world, Ed’s book is an excellent guide to those on the journey. A highly recommended read for healthcare C-Suite leaders."- Eric Yablonka, Chief Information Officer, Stanford Health Care"Positive transformation of healthcare for humankind will be led by the "Voices" of innovators on the front lines caring for patients or working in partnership with those who do. If you are an IT professional, clinical provider or hospital executive interested in leading digital transformation in healthcare, this book is a must read."-Gregory J. Moore, MD, PhD Vice President, Google Inc, Google Cloud Healthcare and Life SciencesTable of ContentsForeword. Preface.Introduction - Voices of Innovation Introduction/ Innovation Pathways Review. Blend Cultures. Use People with IT. Create Roadmaps. Collaborate and Listen. Communicate and Eliminate Barriers. Stress Simplicity. Recognize and Reward. Co-Create Solutions. Closing- Voices of Innovation.
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Xlibris The Art of SaaS
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Trade Weapon: How Weaponizing Trade Threatens
Book SynopsisPrompted by geostrategic rivalry and the war in Ukraine, COVID-19 and the climate transition, trade policy is increasingly being weaponized. This trend towards protectionist capture and retaliation is self-sabotaging and bad for growth. But there is another way. In this hard-hitting book, Ken Heydon offers alternatives to the trade weapon: the need for diplomatic carrots to accompany the sanctions stick; for resilience in supply chains rather than self-sufficiency through ill-advised reshoring and friend-shoring; for multilateral WTO remedies to rule breaking rather than unilateral penalties in the name of national sovereignty; and for direct action on environment and public health goals rather than the blunt tool of trade restriction. But, to restrain the damaging subordination of trade policy to other ends, governments must address the discontents of trade and do better at helping losers, adjusting to technological change and making the case for open markets. At stake are three decades of income gains from globalization and the ability to deal effectively with the climate transition and the next pandemic.Trade Review"Will we reclaim the benefits of liberal trade or surrender to the tidal pull of nationalism? In this timely book, Ken Heydon rejects the false premise of economic rivalry and presents in stark detail the mounting costs of deploying the trade weapon."Marc Froese, Burman University"The Trade Weapon forcefully argues against the increasing use of trade policy as a tool of first choice. This accessible and topical book will be important reading for policy makers, businesses and anyone interested in the future of trade."Peter A.G. van Bergeijk, Erasmus University "Left unanswered, trade warriors will impoverish the world, promote inequality and end climate cooperation. Heydon’s powerful and authoritative response challenges these destructive forces embraced by the United States, China and Europe."Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Peterson Institute for International Economics"Trade's vital contribution to global growth and development is at serious risk from the weaponization of trade policy. This well-crafted and thorough book presents a compelling case for liberal internationalism which deserves to be heard and acted upon."Patrick Messerlin, Sciences Po, Paris"a brave and necessary book"Martin Wolf, Financial TimesTable of ContentsList of Abbreviations List of Tables, Figure and Boxes Acknowledgements Preface Introduction: Free Trade: Winners and Losers 1. Sanctioning Aggression 2. Arming the Global Value Chain 3. Trade Self-Defence 4. Battling for the Greater Good 5. Arms Control: Restraining the Use of the Trade Weapon References Notes
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Manchester University Press Foundational Economy: The Infrastructure of
Book SynopsisThe foundational economy is everywhere: from clean water to care homes, schools to hospitals, these vital services were established between 1880 and 1980 to be collectively paid for, collectively delivered and collectively consumed. This essential framework has transformed the lives of billions, but in the last generation it has come under considerable attack. Privatisation, market choice and outsourcing have depleted the material infrastructure at the core of everyday life, and the foundational economy is in desperate need of renewal.This book sets out the principles and initiatives to end the degradation of the foundational economy and restore its essential place in society. In the face of our growing needs, the authors argue, politics must refocus on foundational consumption and universal minimum access and quality.This book is relevant to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8, Decent work and economic growthTrade Review'A compelling counter-project against neoliberalism: restoring the collective foundations of everyday life.'Wolfgang Streeck, Max Planck‘This is an interesting and important contribution to the economic debates going on today. It underlines the centrality of collectivism and universalism as pillars of a decent society, as well as asking searching questions about the kind of solutions we need to the economic problems of our age.’John McDonnell, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (2015-20)‘There is now a widespread and growing view that the UK economy has ceased to work effectively for ordinary people. This original and challenging book sets out a compelling argument for why this is happening. You do not have to sign up to every individual point made in the book to recognise the power of the overall argument. At the heart of the book is the idea of the ‘foundational economy’, its rise in the municipal era, its fall in the neo liberal era and how it might be renewed again. The term foundational may not be in everyday use but what it describes represents the essential fabric of our lives - the essential infrastructure of energy, water, and transport and the essential services of education, health and care. These are distinguished by being essentially collective goods. They cannot simply be ‘bought’ by an individual but must be decided by society as a whole. For the last 30 or so years, it has been the accepted wisdom of many politicians and policy makers that these services are best enabled publicly but delivered privately. The book provides a robust challenge to this view. Those looking to find individual policy solutions in this book will be disappointed. It is much more about changing the way we think about economics and society. But is does contain a message of hope in some pretty challenging times. Recommended reading lists for civil servants are quite a common occurrence at Christmas time. This book deserves to be on those lists.’Lord Bob Kerslake, Head of the UK Civil Service (2011-14)‘In the honourable tradition of provincial radicalism, the Foundational Economy Collective open new horizons for social, economic and political renewal with their provocative and yet practical proposals for reconstructing everyday economies. This is not the time for incremental tinkering with the status quo, nor critique solely for its own sake. Instead, the Foundational Economy delivers an arresting and imaginative manifesto for rebuilding our communities from the ground up. Founded on a political economy of hope, not despair, this approach is radical in all of the best senses of the word: it cuts to the root of wicked problems, rethinking from first principles; it steadfastly refuses to be cowed or constrained by stale orthodoxies; and it illuminates an alternative pathway, guided by the principles of inclusive citizenship, social innovation, ethical investment, and progressive political renewal. This is a book that is sure to change some minds, and maybe even the future.’Jamie Peck, University of British Columbia, Canada‘Read this book if you want to understand why the NHS is not funded through taxes raised from the private sector; if you want to know why our children will not be mostly employed in ‘high tech’ industry in future (and cannot be); or why the welfare state was a good protection racket; why British privatized rail companies lie so much about their ‘greatness’; why care homes are so badly run at such great private profit by ‘entrepreneurs’; and how those who rob us so often claim a defense of ‘diminished responsibility’ for their acts of great harm. All that is in just the first two dozen pages of the ‘Foundational Economy'. The collective that produced this book of wonders deserves to be warmly congratulated on producing such a clear explanation of, amongst so much else, how ‘the British and Americans led the way to a new kind of rentier capitalism.’ And what now to do about it – in a way that cannot be as easily extinguished as radical politics in the recent past has been.’Danny Dorling, University of Oxford‘A dedicated group of scholars across a broad range of disciplines at Manchester University have long led the way in detailing and analysing what the late Michael Moran, one of the foremost among them, identified as the “financial services revolution” at the root of the transformation of public policy into the handmaiden of privatization and marketization. This new book, perfectly timed to coincide with the growing populist disgust with what they call “a generation of failure to make the market work”, concentrates on penetrating the fog currently generated by all the talk across the political spectrum about the importance of investment in infrastructure. Brilliantly conceiving and concisely explaining in historical and comparative perspective the social and moral basis of “foundational” goods and services, this book is essential reading for all concerned to escape the predations of financial engineering and bring the “everyday infrastructure of civilized life” into the public domain under democratic control.’Leo Panitch, Former Editor of The Socialist Register, York University, Canada‘In this book, the authors present an innovative and creative account of economic development - one driven by the need to preserve our 'Foundational Economy' in Europe. To do this the authors convincingly make the case that Europe's foundational economy is a significant driver of social not simply individual market driven consumption. The distinctive primary role of public policy is about how experimentation, at a local level, can be directed to help secure the continuity of basic foundational services upon which Europe's citizens depend and need - to flourish.’Theodor Dumitru Stolojan, Prime Minister of Romania (1991-2), Member of the European Parliament (2007-19)‘In Foundational economy, we are presented with an alternative and refreshing view of social policy. The innovative argument presented by this Europe-wide collective group of authors is that the primary role of public policy should be re-aligned towards promoting the 'Foundational Economy'. These foundational activities are often overlooked and, to a significant extent, taken for granted. But they should not be overlooked because these activities generate social consumption upon which all citizens across Europe depend for our collective welfare, household employment and general well-being.’Eva Kaili MEP, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament‘For decades economic policy has been done to people and not with and by them. It has not for the most part focused on the sectors of the economy that matter to people every day or on the communities that most need to benefit. The foundational economy approach represents a move away from grand industrial projects and the unaccountable power of neo-classical economics. In a world of falling livings standards, wellbeing in reverse gear, enormous wealth inequality and urgent environmental crises, it is an approach whose time has come.’Andrew Pendleton, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the New Economics Foundation (2017-20)‘The rise in economic, social and recognition inequalities and the correlated authoritarian dynamic are not the result of unavoidable system changes, but of policy choices and a change in both balance of power and common sense. The research team launching the 'Foundational Economy' project addresses this issue by forcefully outlining a reversal of policy making, where people's capabilities, substantial freedom and social consumption regain center stage. A welcomed contribution to the urgent rethinking of economics and politics’.Fabrizio Barca, Italian Minister for Territorial Cohesion (2011-13)‘Something has gone very wrong with the British economy. Investment and growth is poor and the proceeds are not fairly shared. Pay is unequal and stagnating for the majority. Too many people are trapped in insecure, low-paid and zero hours work. Outsourcing giants make a killing extracting value from our public services. And affordable housing remains a distant dream, especially for young families. This is the everyday reality that working people face and The Foundational Economy sets out a razor sharp analysis of the reasons why. But, more importantly, it delivers practical proposals for change. A smart and dynamic state at a national and local level, democratisation of our communities and workplaces, investment in public services - and those parts of our economy that most people depend on and where most people earn their living. This agenda poses big challenges for policy makers, politicians and civil society alike. But they must be met if we are to have an intelligent industrial policy for economic justice and 21st century public services that meet the needs of every community across the UK. Doing more of the same is not an option. The Foundational Economy provides a springboard for the new deal working people need.’Frances O’Grady, General Secretary, Trades Union Congress‘Citizens have rights to basic services because their public provision underpins capacities and capabilities for all. This inspirational reformulation of the Foundational Economy explains why we need to stop wrecking our public services in Europe and start refashioning their future in the 21st century. It is not enough to claim that the Foundation Economy is a moral enterprise and the authors lay out new directions for social innovation enabling us to reinvent both our political practice and the world we hope for.’Henrietta L. Moore, Director of the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity‘This fascinating book, Foundational Economy, can be seen as a contribution to the debate about measuring, understanding and, ultimately, reshaping economic systems. More than that, it is a critique of existing custom and practice when measuring, understanding and shaping the economy. This critique is as foundational as the book’s title. We are some way short of a well-defined and widely-agreed set of new weights and measures for the economy. And we are a long way short of knowing which policy tools best deliver the private and collective goods society needs to flourish. This book tackles head-on some of those big questions about the economy. It also begins the process of providing answers. As in the natural sciences, as an approach I think this offers hope for societal, as well as scientific, advance.’Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist, Bank of England‘Since 1988, Barcelona has developed five strategic plans, all of them having "business friendly" postulates as their basis. When a year ago the new team in charge of the future metropolitan strategy decided to place five basic elements for life (air, water, food, energy and housing) as the core elements for that strategy, we did not know a word about the proposal of the Foundational Economy. Now that we have had the opportunity to read this inspiring book, we not only consider our vision strengthened, but we also have the elements to more solidly support it and even reinforce it, incorporating some of the valuable insights that the authors provide. A must-read for all of us who are committed to improve wellbeing in our cities and our society in general.’Oriol Estela Barnet, General Co-ordinator of PEMB, Barcelona'A great new book that deserves a wide readership.'Andrea Bernardi, New Books Network -- .Table of Contents1 Introduction: foundational matters2 (Re)discovering the foundational3 Wrecking the foundational4 The constitution of the foundational5 Renewing the foundationalAfterword by Andy HaldaneIndex
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iUniverse The Principles of Business: Understanding What
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iUniverse Erickson Methodology for Enterprise Architecture:
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Baker Publishing Group Win at Work and Succeed at Life 5 Principles to
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author offers a manifesto for work-life balance. His proven, practical plan will equip you with a clear action plan to reclaim your margins and direct fresh energy to family and personal pursuits, all while achieving success at work.
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Authorhouse Beneath the Veil Fall of the House of Saud
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Taylor & Francis Inc 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace
Book Synopsis Increase Profitability and Decrease Liability with 5S A criticalyet often overlooked area in the visual workplace is the concept of continuous improvement. In this important work, JIT expert Hiroyuki Hirano introduces his 5S System: Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. These steps are designed to improve efficiency, strengthen maintenance, and provide continuous improvement in all facets of a company’s operations. Addressing the skepticism of executives who deride the 5S System for its simplicity, the author, revered for his no-nonsense approach, warns of disastrous consequences for companies that fail to recognize its value; if they cannot successfully implement 5S, there is little hope of integrating large-scale changes such as JIT or re-engineering. Presented in a thorough, detailed style, 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace explains why the 5S's are so important, as well as the nuts- and-bolts of 5S implementation. Filled with numerous case studies, hundreds of graphic illustrations, and training materials, including over forty 5S user forms, this volume is a must-have guide for organizations seeking to thrive. To introduce the 5S system and sell its use to executives as well as workers, consider purchasing— 5S System: An Introduction DVD Catalog no. PP5934, Adhering to the principle of efficiency that defines this revolutionary and proven system, this video succinctly explains what is involved, who should participate, and what it will take to get started.Trade Review"5 Pillars of the Visual Workplaceis both a groundbreaking book on continuous improvement and a handy guide to the details of creating a superior workplace. Diligently applied, the 5S's will decrease expenses and boost productivity." — Jeff Olson, Editor, Soundview Executive Book Summaries June, 2004 “… an excellent book for beginning polymer chemistry courses. Designed for an undergraduate audience, it is a very clear treatment of large molecule science. Polymer naming is discussed immediately, and there is an appropriate appendix to clarify the many acronyms used in discussing polymers. … Each chapter has exercises to help with understanding and a group of suggested supplemental readings for more in-depth information. Summing up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division; graduate students; two year technical program students.” — M. P. Hanson, emeritus, Augustana College, SD, in Choice, Vol. 44, No. 10, June 2007Table of ContentsWhy Are the 5S's Necessary? Foundation for Corporate Survival Overview of the 5S's Introducing the 5S's into the Workplace The First Pillar: Organization The Second Pillar: Orderliness Visual Organization and Visual Orderliness The Red-Tag Strategy The Signboard Strategy The Third Pillar: Cleanliness The Fourth Pillar: Standardized Cleanup The Fifth Pillar: Discipline Case Studies: Reports from Four 5S Campaigns
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Innovo Publishing LLC Cracking the Business Development Code: 7 Small
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Taylor & Francis Inc Gen Z Effect: The Six Forces Shaping the Future
Book SynopsisOne of the most profound changes in business and society is the emergence of the post-Millennial generation, Gen Z. While every new generation has faced its share of disruption in technology, economics, politics and society, no other generation in the history of mankind has had the ability to connect every human being on the planet to each other and in the process to provide the opportunity for each person to be fully educated, socially and economically engaged. What might this mean for business, markets, and educational institutions in the future? In this revolutionary new book, The Gen Z Effect: The Six Forces Shaping the Future of Business, authors Tom Koulopoulos and Dan Keldsen delve into a vision of the future where disruptive invention and reinvention is the acknowledged norm, touching almost every aspect of how we work, live and play. From radical new approaches to marketing and manufacturing to the potential obliteration of intellectual property and the shift to mass innovation, to the decimation of our oldest learning institutions through open source and adaptive learning, The Gen Z Effect provides a mind-bending view of why we will need to embrace Gen Z as the last, best hope for taking on the world's biggest challenges and opportunities, and how you can prepare yourself and your business for the greatest era of disruption, prosperity, and progress the world has ever experienced.Trade Review"... an easy read but with depth, so that you learn a great deal and, more important, start seeing things in a different way." -Geoffrey James, contributing editor at Inc. magazine "For years, I have experienced enterprises losing the wisdom of generations because of generational divides. This book offers hope and prescription for stemming that loss. It comes at a critical time in the evolution of organizations." --Jim Champy, author of Reengineering the Corporation "Working with some of the world's largest retailers I see first hand how critical it is to understand and integrate The Gen Z Effect into an organization's strategy for growth. Tom and Dan provide a clear view of the disruptive force that Gen Z is already having on our businesses and our world, as well as the sort of future we can all look forward to." --Stephanie Fischer, president & CEO of the Global Retail Marketing Association "A superb book that exemplifies a critical skill for the present and future: bridging the generational chasms across knowledge workers. The stories of leadership role models are inspirational, and reinforce the idea that success is based on unique ways of thinking and being not just age." --Bruce Rosenstein, managing editor, Leader to Leader; author of Create Your Future the Peter Drucker Way "The Gen Z Effect is an inspirational showcase of ideas where learning, gaming, technology, and age collide." --Nicholas Bonardi, Lead Audio Designer for Rocksmith and Rocksmith 2014 at Ubisoft "Dan and Tom provide a timely, pragmatic alternative to the polarized perspectives that promote division and deny progress at a critical time in world history. The Gen Z Effect offers a mindset that will immediately appeal to those who prefer the roles of playwright or actor, to that of the critic." --Robb Webb, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation "Who's influencing who? That's the needling question of The Gen Z Effect, a must-read for built-to-last Boomers and build-it-again Gen Z alike. The insight of Koulopoulos and Keldsen--that influence will trump affluence--makes it clear that privilege and power are no longer the levers that move minds, mouths, and markets." --Alan Kelly, founder & Executive Director, Playmaker Systems, LLC; author of The Elements of Influence "Koulopoulos and Keldsen have the pulse on a critically important sea change in how we think about ourselves, society, and the forces of change interacting and impacting us all. Read this and slingshot yourself forward to be influential in a multigenerational, hyperconnected, global society." --Blackford Middleton, MD, MPH, MSc, Chief Informatics Officer and professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center "This ground-breaking work provides a much-needed framework for corporate strategists and marketing executives to capitalize on the most valuable demographic trend that has ever existed: the Gen Z Effect." --Luke Hohmann, CEO of Conteneo; author of Innovation Games: Creating Breakthrough Products Through Collaborative Games "In The Gen Z effect, authors Dan Keldsen and Tom Koulopoulos show us a new model of working, of engaging our customers, of continuous learning--and of living. Gen Z is blurring the lines between all of us. It's about time." --Jill Dyche, author of The New IT: How Technology Leaders are Enabling Business Strategy in the Digital Age "Generational differences impact our values, beliefs and actions. Why? Because that is how we historically defined ourselves. Technology is changing this. The Gen Z Effect provides thought provoking insights about the impact of technology and how simplified accessibility and collaboration beyond traditional boundaries can lead to a civilization that works together to co-create a better world." --Heather Ishikawa, co-author of Now You're Thinking!; National Director at Pearson TalentLens "The Gen Z Effect's six forces are all about democratization -- of technology, information access, learning, power, and even identity. This raises the possibility of collective insight into science and humanity, and collective action to improve them. This book not only illuminates how these forces work, but how we, as educators and business leaders, can bring out the best collective action. --Kate Pugh, Academic Director, Columbia University Information and Knowledge Strategy; author of Smarter Innovation and Sharing Hidden Know-How "This book shows how the 'generational' perspective of human behavior and attitude is dissolving. The generations are increasingly using technology and new perspectives to work together to solve today's biggest challenges. Here's my advice: read The Gen Z Effect, understand the six forces that are creating this shift and establishing the 'last generation,' and use them to bring your influence into the future." --Chris Goward, author of You Should Test That!; founder of WiderFunnel Marketing Optimization "Koulopoulos and Keldsen reveal the compelling forces behind Gen Z and their impact on managing, learning, and innovating in the new knowledge economy. Their in-depth investigation into The Gen Z Effect sheds new light on how to design strategies to leverage the best of hyperconnected, hyperdynamic and agile organizations." --Eric Tsui, professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments, Introduction: The Gen Z Effect, 1. Meet Gen Z—The Über Generation, 2. Breaking Generations, 3. Hyperconnecting: From Me to We, 4. Slingshotting, 5. Shifting from Affluence to Influence, 6. Adopting the World As My Classroom, 7. Lifehacking: A Playbook for Gen Z, Conclusion: Welcome to Gen Z, Appendix: A Short Guide to Reverse Mentoring, A Special Dedication, Notes, References, Index, About the Authors
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Rowman & Littlefield Economic Report of the President, February 2018:
Book SynopsisThe Economic Report of the President provides valuable information about the present state of the U.S. economy and its future course. The Economic Report is issued by the Executive Office of the President and the Council of Economic Advisers and transmitted to Congress no later than 10 days after the submission of the Budget of the United States Government. It includes: ·Current and foreseeable trends and annual numerical goals concerning topics such as employment, production, real income and federal budget outlays. ·Employment objectives for significant groups of the labor force. ·Annual numeric goals. ·A program for carrying out program objectives. For more than 70 years, the Economic Report has provided a nearly contemporaneous record of how administrations have interpreted economic developments, the motivation for policy actions, and the results of those interventions. Included in the Economic Report of the President is the Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers. Each year, the Council of Economic Advisers submits this report on its activities during the previous calendar year in accordance with the requirements of the Congress as set forth in section 10(d) of the Employment Act of 1946 as amended by the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978.
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iUniverse The Next Money Crash-And a Reconstruction Blueprint
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Business Science Reference Foreign Direct Investments: Concepts,
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Prickly Paradigm Press, LLC Presence and Social Obligation – An Essay on the
Book SynopsisIn precarious and tumultuous times, schemes of social support, including cash transfers, are increasingly indispensable. Yet the inadequacy of the nation-state frame of membership that such schemes depend on is becoming evermore evident, as non-citizens form a growing proportion of the populations that welfare states attempt to govern. In Presence and Social Obligation, James Ferguson argues that conceptual resources for solving this problem are closer to hand than we might think. Drawing on a rich anthropology of sharing, he argues that the obligation to share never depends only on membership, but also on presence: on being “here.” Presence and Social Obligation strives to demonstrate that such obligatory sharing based on presence can be observed in the way that marginalized urban populations access state services, however unequally, across the global South. Examples show that such sharing with non-nationals is not some sort of utopian proposal but part of the everyday life of the modern service-delivering state. Presence and Social Obligation is a critical yet refreshing approach to an ever-growing way of being together. Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction Part II: Presence and Social Obligation: An Essay on the Share Part III: Theoretical Commentary and Clarification
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Arcler Education Inc Hospitality: An Introduction
Book SynopsisHospitality: An Introduction introduces the concept of hospitality to the readers and presents hospitality as a service industry. It demonstrates travel and tourism as an impeccable part of the hospitality business and discusses the operational development of the hotel and lodging industry. Also discussed in the book is the food service industry and the role of technology in hospitality. The book gives much information on the aspect of leisure and recreation in hospitality and details the various trends and future aspects of the industry.
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Oneworld Publications The World Trade Organization: A Beginner's Guide
Book SynopsisOne of the most important yet least understood organizations in the world, the WTO is a lynchpin of globalization, allowing us to enjoy products and services from around the globe. However, it also lays bare the frailty of many industries, leading some to claim that it stokes unemployment and harms the developing world. In this engaging introduction, David Collins examines the goals of the WTO and the difficulties experienced by member countries struggling to adapt to the pressures of globalization. Refuting the argument that the WTO should expand its mandate to cover wider social issues, Collins demonstrates how this would confuse the organization’s primary objective – to liberalize international trade. With case studies straight from the headlines and clear explanations of complex issues like regional trade agreements and currency manipulation, this lucid exposition is an essential insight into what the WTO does and how it fits into the world we know. Trade Review“A refreshingly accessible introduction to the World Trade Organization and the contemporary challenges that it faces. This book will become an important first reference point for both students and members of the general public interested in learning about the WTO and the way that it affects their lives.” -- Andrew Lang, Professor of Law, London School of Economics“A wonderful little book packed with useful information and explanations... Students and those new to international trade law will absolutely love this.” -- Bryan Mercurio, Professor of Law and Associate Dean (Research), Chinese University of Hong Kong“A concise and insightful introduction to the intricacies of a poorly understood institution. Using a jargon-free style and focusing on what matters most, this guide to the WTO provides the reader with a superb compass to navigate through a maze of multilateral trade agreements, institutional provisions and dispute settlement rules. An invaluable tool for anyone interested in learning what the WTO is about.” -- Dr Gabriel Gari, Senior Lecturer in International Economic Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London“Commendable, clear and thoughtful. This will make it much easier for the non-expert to understand the organization.” -- David A. Gantz, Samuel M. Fegtly Professor of Law and Co-Director, International Trade and Business Law Program, University of Arizona
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Medical Leadership: The key to medical engagement
Book SynopsisThis title is a comprehensive account of the key aspects of medical leadership. A highly accessible, text book-style resource, it explores how the medical profession has evolved in tandem with administrative and structural aspects of the NHS. Assuming leadership roles at all stages of their training and career is a progressively vital component of the definition of a good doctor. This book will provide invaluable support and guidance to anyone engaged in leadership within the NHS, but particularly to junior doctors in the primary and secondary care arenas taking on leadership roles for the first time.Trade Review‘a comprehensive account of the key aspects of medical leadership … readable and accessible. I can thoroughly recommend it for junior and senior doctors, non-clinical and clinical managers and those taking on formal leadership roles.’ Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS England Medical Director, from the Foreword to the first editionTable of ContentsAn introduction to medical leadership and engagement: a perspective on this text. A historical perspective on medical leadership. Doctors and managers: differing perspectives. Roles and models of leadership. Medical leadership competency approaches. Why does it matter? Medical engagement and organisational performance. Medical leadership and primary care. Appraisal and revalidation. Practical examples of initiatives to enhance leadership capacity. Medical leadership and engagement: towards cultural acceptance and the future.
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Agenda Publishing Cultural Economics
Book SynopsisThe cultural industries and their products and services make a significant contribution to the global economy and are seen as strategic sectors for sustainable economic growth. However, industries such as art, design, film, music, performing arts, publishing, television and radio, present particular challenges for economic analysis. They can be goods or services that are both public and private, protected by copyright and freely available, consumed and created, as well as susceptible to fashion and technological development. In this fascinating introduction to the cultural economy, Christiane Hellmanzik examines the market for creative work and reveals the economic relationships between human creativity, intellectual property and technology. Through the careful use of case studies, the book explores the core economic considerations such as supply and demand, competition and pricing, alongside macro trends such as globalization, digitalization and the internet, which are changing the industry’s business models.Table of Contents1. Introduction to cultural economics2. Markets, prices and agents3. Society and culture4. Demand for culture5. Artists, superstars and creativity6. Quality in the arts and culture7. The organization of cultural industries8. The impact of the Internet9. Globalization
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Lexington Books A Declaration and Constitution for a Free
Book SynopsisWhat are individual rights? What is freedom? How are they related to each other? Why are they so crucial to human life? How do you protect them? These are some of the questions that A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society answers. The book uses Objectivist philosophy—the philosophy of Ayn Rand—to analyze subjective, intrinsic, and objective theories of rights and show why rights and freedom are objective necessities of human life. This knowledge is then used to make changes to the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Through these changes, the book shows the fundamental legal requirements of a free society and why we should create such a society. It demonstrates why a free society is morally, politically, and economically beneficial to human beings.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Rights and Freedom: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?Chapter 2: Revising the Declaration of IndependenceChapter 3: Revising the U.S. Constitution: The Preamble through Article I, Section 7Chapter 4: Revising the U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 8 through 10Chapter 5: Revising the U.S. Constitution: Articles II through VIIChapter 6: Revising the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution: The Bill of RightsChapter 7: Revising Amendments XI through XXVII to the U.S. ConstitutionChapter 8: Additional Amendments to the Constitution, Part 1Chapter 9 Additional Amendments to the Constitution, Part 2Chapter 10: Addressing Other Proposals That Attempt to Protect Individual Rights and Freedom
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Emerald Publishing Limited Big Data Applications in Labor Economics
Book SynopsisThis volume contains an Open Access chapter.In the digital age, Big Data offers an unparalleled lens into the intricacies of human behavior. Data sourced from job boards, social media platforms, or news websites allows researchers to answer questions that could not be answered with conventional data sources. Labor markets are no exception here: every day, millions of workers and firms interact, and big data allows us to better understand the complex dynamics arising from worker-firm interactions.This volume showcases new, original research using Big Data to gain fresh insights into how labor markets work. The volume is compiled by Solomon Polachek, a pioneer in gender-related labor market research, and Benjamin Elsner, an expert on causal inference and the economics of migration. Topics include recent trends in the digitalization of job postings, the use of online vacancy and job applicants? data to study skill dynamics, the insights gained from linked vacancy data regarding skill demand and wages, the tracking of gender norms over time, the utilization of domain-specific word embeddings to examine the demand for skills, the latest evidence on employee agreements in the franchise sector, and the impact of vertical restraints on labor markets in franchised industries. All chapters use a combination of innovative data sources and machine learning methods to enhance our understanding of how labor markets work.
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Emerald Publishing International Trade and Inclusive Economic Growth
Book SynopsisAdvocating for the importance of promoting openness in trade, this book highlights China and Peru's unique relationship to prioritise fair and equitable growth for all.
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Anthem Press From Reversal of Fortune to Economic Resurgence
Book SynopsisThis book examines Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and most populous country, and Asia in comparative development and sectoral perspectives. We traced the divergent growth in wealth between the two regions. It takes a novel approach of matching key growth sectors across five selected Asian countries and Nigeria in a cross-regional context. We found that state and institutional capabilities underlying the generation and diffusion of industrial and technological knowledge in Asia distinguished it from Africa. We employ quantitative and qualitative methods, including case studies and statistical/econometric methods, to analyze factors that separate the sample countries that made rapid economic progress in catching up and those that tend to be stagnating and falling behind.Progress made by Asian countries over the last five decades was due in large part to their pursuit of industrialization, technological acquisition underpinned by leadership, good governance, and policies in the right institutional contexts. The four Asian countries compared with Nigeria are Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. There was not one grand development formula; however, the strategy broadly consisted of industrial (vertical) diversification as well as (horizontal) diversification in agriculture. Building industrial capabilities that enable export competitiveness was critical. Again, while leadership is not usually included in factors of growth, the book devotes a chapter to Leadership and Industrialization and another to State Capacity Industrialization and Economic Growth.African countries on the contrary took the low road in exporting minerals and raw agricultural commodities with little value addition; in the process, Africa experienced a reversal of fortune. The African condition is manifestly a Reversal of Fortune because in the 1950s, they were ahead of, or equal to, Asia in per capita income as well as in other development metrics.We carried out empirical measurement of Reversal of Fortune manifested in economic, social, technological, and industrial conditions by analyzing the disparities in development metrics, particularly the levels and rates of growth of national incomes, industrialization rates, and Human Development Index (HDI). The differences are stark.
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Channel View Publications Ltd Tourism Economics and Policy
Book SynopsisSince the publication of the first edition of this seminal textbook, the tourism economics landscape has undergone many changes. In this concise revised edition, the authors have incorporated new approaches and ideas influencing tourism economics and policy. This includes discussions of the implications of the sharing economy and its effect on industry structure in accommodation and transport, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques that are being increasingly employed in tourism forecasting. It also includes new material on surface and marine transport, resident quality of life issues, the price mechanism, the economic contribution of tourism, tourism and economic growth, and tourism and sustainable development. It remains an important and accessible text for students, researchers and practitioners in tourism economics and tourism policy.Trade ReviewThis second edition shows that the authors have been continuously improving the relevance and readability of the text with the latest research findings in tourism economics. It is very well written and the flow and logic of the writing is appropriate and easily accessible for students, researchers and practitioners. * Haiyan Song, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong *This revised edition covers a wide range of key topics in tourism economics updated to reflect latest trends in scholarship. The book provides students and researchers with tools to understand the latest changes affecting the tourism industry globally and to support private and public sector decision making to deliver desirable economic outcomes. * Neelu Seetaram, University of Huddersfield, UK *I am pleased to recommend the second edition of Tourism Economics and Policy. This textbook is a rich resource for students, practitioners and scholars who want to enhance their knowledge and understanding on the subjects of tourism and economics. It provides a comprehensive picture of the main operations and activities in the tourism industry. * Mark Anthony Camilleri, University of Malta, Malta *Table of ContentsPart 1 Tourism Demand and Supply Chapter 1. The Demand for Tourism Chapter 2. Tourism Supply Chapter 3. The Price Mechanism Chapter 4. Tourism and Market Structure Chapter 5. Strategic Pricing in Tourism Part 2 Tourism Forecasting Chapter 6. Forecasting Tourism Demand Part 3 Tourism’s Economic Contribution and Economic Impacts Chapter 7. Economic Contribution of Tourism Chapter 8. Measuring Economic Contribution: Tourism Satellite Accounts Chapter 9. Economic Impacts of Tourism Chapter 10. Economic Evaluation of Special Events Part 4 Tourism Investment and Taxation Chapter 11. Investment by Tourism Firms Chapter 12. Investment in Tourism Infrastructure Chapter 13. Taxation of Tourism Part 5 Tourism and Transport Chapter 14. Tourism and Transport Part 6 Tourism and the Environment Chapter 15. Valuing Tourism’s Environmental Effects Chapter 16. Economic Instruments and Environmental Protection in Tourism Part 7 Tourism, Growth and Sustainability Chapter 17. Tourism and Economic Growth Chapter 18. Tourism and Sustainable Development Part 8 Destination Competitiveness Chapter 19. Destination Competitiveness Part 9 Future Directions Chapter 20. Future Directions in Tourism Economics
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Berghahn Books Frustrated Aspirations for Change
Book Synopsis Uncertainty about the future of the government and strong anti-political sentiment dominated Italian politics in 2007. Following a government crisis in February, rooted in the question of Italy’s role in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Romano Prodi was able to re-establish his coalition, but in the spring it suffered a clear setback in local elections amidst a climate of growing unpopularity. Initial chapters in this volume analyse these events as well as some important initiatives aimed, in different ways, at containing public disaffection towards the political class: the establishment of the Democratic Party, the electoral referendum campaign, and Silvio Berlusconi’s announcement of the birth of a new, center-right political party. As demonstrated in following chapters, the government did still manage to achieve a degree of success during the year in combating tax evasion and reducing the budget deficit as a result of increased tax revenue and more effective control of public expenditure. A number of redistributive goals were achieved in this way, as the volume’s examination of government social policy makes clear. Final chapters complete the picture of the state of Italian society in a year characterized by a fragile government facing a number challenging issues subject to veto: the liberalization program and the uncompleted introduction of fiscal federalism, the ever-challenging management of the national health system, the role of the Bank of Italy, the relationship with the Catholic Church and the legislation on de facto couples, crime and security.Table of Contents List of Abbreviations Chronology of Italian Political Events, 2007 Compiled by Rinaldo Vignati Introduction: Instability, Anti-politics, and Frustrated Aspirations for Change Mark Donovan and Paolo Onofri Chapter 1. The Birth of the Democratic Party Marc Lazar Chapter 2. The Center-Right: Conflict, Unity, and Permanent Mobilization Mark Donovan Chapter 3. The 2007 Local Elections: Between Stability and Rhetoric Duncan McDonnell Chapter 4. The Campaign for the Electoral Referendum and the Prospects for Reform Gianfranco Baldini Chapter 5. Foreign Policy: The Difficult Pursuit of Influence James Walston Chapter 6. The Reform of the Supervisory Bodies: The Bank of Italy’s New Role Lucia Quaglia Chapter 7. Liberalization Interrupted Andrea Boitani Chapter 8. Health, Fiscal Federalism, and Local Public Services Massimo Bordignon and Gilberto Turati Chapter 9. The Social Policy of the Center-Left Government Massimo Baldini and Paolo Bosi Chapter 10. Civil Unions and Political Divisions Luigi Ceccarini Chapter 11. Windshield Washers, Gutter Punks, Roma, Robbery, and Graffiti: What Is Insecurity in Italy Today? Laura Sartori Documentary Appendix Compiled and edited by Debora Mantovani About the Editors and Contributors
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Maximising Quality and Outcomes Framework Quality
Book Synopsis'The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is a system to financially reward general practices for providing quality care to their patients. It is a fundamental part of the GMS contract, introduced in April 2004. QOF is estimated to have saved up to 10,000 lives a year since its introduction - ' - From the Preface Filled with practical guidance and tips, this book explains everything you need to do in order to score 'maximum' on all the clinical indicators in the QOF. Using tables and lists, it details areas such as setting up a disease register, ensuring that you have an accepted definition of the condition, arranging a practice meeting to discuss registers and motivating team members to use and think about templates as well as cross-checking hospital letters and discharges summaries, conducting a repeat prescription search, actively screening at-risk patients and ensuring an efficient call and recall system. These are the basic rules which apply to any and every clinical indicator. Offering guidance on and insight into the origins of different targets, possible shortfalls, and ways to implement change and improve scores, this easy-to-read book is vital for all general practitioners, GP Commissioners, QOF assessors, and PCT QOF teams. Practice nurses, who are often relied upon to maintain QOF standards, will find the information essential. GP Registrars, medical students, Pharmacists, Health Care Assistants and Practice Managers will also find much of interest.Table of ContentsQOF Clinical Indicators 2009/10. How to Achieve Maximum QOF Points. QOF - good or bad? New Quality Indicators 2011/12. Points and Pounds. Asthma. Atrial Fibrillation. Cancer. Cardiovascular Disease - Primary Prevention. Coronary Heart Disease - Secondary Prevention. Chronic Kidney Disease. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Dementia. Depression. Diabetes Mellitus. Epilepsy. Ethnicity. Heart Failure. Hypertension. Hypothyroidism.
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