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Book SynopsisThis volume includes eleven chapters that present various research updates in the fields of business and management. Chapter One describes the current disruptive process and growing fragmentation in the global labor market and shows how digital platforms have reconfigured the organization of work and the trends that emerge in the context of the pandemic. Chapter Two addresses how the development of people in organizations around the world is achieved and what advancements are on the horizon in this area, specifically in Latin America. Chapter Three analyzes corporate social responsibility in agribusiness in Latin America. Chapter Four investigates whether the shift in focus of companies from shareholder to all stakeholders has led to a reorientation of renumeration incentives. Chapter Five explores the role of buyers' personalities on their responses to business-to-business advertising messages. Chapter Six analyzes the main entropy measures applied to the sovereign credit rating data of the European Union. Chapter Seven highlights the importance of collaborative entrepreneurship education. Chapter Eight describes strategies for success for small and medium enterprises using action-oriented systems thinking simulations. Chapter Nine analyzes narrative practices of greenwashing developed by multinational corporations in Spain. Chapter Ten discusses major policy changes for Bhutan in light of the impact of the pandemic on tourism. Finally, Chapter Eleven proposes and evaluates a framework augmenting the standard business cycle model with shopping time to study business cycles in Bulgaria.

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Book SynopsisResearch on leadership roles and styles has proved that there are no born leaders, as leadership, no longer, is believed to be a God-given gift. It can be acquired, as it requires certain competencies and skills which can be developed in a person. This book provides a comprehensive guide to attain the qualities of a leader and having attained, manage effectively.

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Book Synopsis"The Hallmarks for Successful Business" is a complete guide to business development for small and medium-sized companies. It provides proven and practical advice on: the way to survive, change and grow; planning for successful business development; achieving real growth - with minimal risk; creating new business opportunities; and much, much more - by combining the results of extensive research by Dinah Bennett at the Foundation for SME Development at the University of Durham with the hands-on consulting experience of David Hall and his associates, this book provides a practical step-by-step guide to actions which business people can take to achieve tangible success. Throughout the text, the book is packed with practical examples and procedures being used by manufacturing and service companies in the field.Trade ReviewA management classic - one of those books which should be on every manager's reading listA" Business Franchise Magazine

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Book SynopsisIn this groundbreaking work, Robin Rowley and Joseph Roevens expose the foundations of contemporary management theory and practice to be outdated and, in many instances, irrelevant. They show how fashionable ideas about Vision, Motivation, Leadership, Rewards and Strategy are questionable for the purpose of dealing effectively with today's chaotic global business conditions. The authors offer a fresh approach based on the principles of Chaos theory - previously thought of as an obstacle but now recognized as a vital energizer of innovation, performance and profit. The book shows readers how to shift the thinking and the performance of their organization, and introduces "change efficiency".The authors replace the complexity of conventional practice with a more simple, natural method to start up and run a workable change program. "Organize with Chaos" will make intuitive common sense to anyone who is involved in running a business. Because it understands, welcomes and utilizes the natural chaotic dynamics of the real world, it represents an important step forward in management thinking and business development.Trade Review"I liked Organize with Chaos and intuitively felt at ease with the ideas... It could be read in a couple of hours as the authors suggest, but I would recommend several sittings. " Keith Mattacks, the Leadership & Organization Development Joumal"Rowley and Roevens are so good at taking complex ideas and communicating in ways that touch the immediate - it is a real gift and means so many people can gain from their thinking and work" Professor Gillian Stamp, Director, Brunel Institute of Organisation and Social Studies, Brunel University.

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Book SynopsisA practical 'how to' book for managers and employee representatives. The book identifies a range of skills and techniques and uses 16 short case studies to illustrate the points made based on the author's 30 year experience of employment relations. It gives a step-by-step guide to a negotiation using traditional collective bargaining. Areas covered include preparation for the negotiation, questioning techniques, dealing with aggression, how to identify and respond to 'dirty tricks' used by negotiators, how to negotiate when faced with a collective dispute, and a review of new methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). In addition, an appendix contains a simple self-assessment tool for negotiators.

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Book SynopsisNever has this capacity for strategic thinking been more important. Over the next few years leaders of all types of organisations - corporate, entrepreneurial, social enterprise and community based - will be called upon to transform their endeavours as the world is hit by successive waves of financial, economic and environmental turbulence. The Power of Strategic Thinking demonstrates not only how to develop the power to think strategically but is full of a myriad of stories, examples and case studies drawn from businesses, not-for-profit organisations and ordinary men and women who are doing just this - applying strategic thinking to make a big difference right now.

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to interim management including comprehensive coverage of project management around the world.Trade Review"Alasdair Drysdale gives a real insight into what interim directors, managers and executives actually do ... With disarming honesty and pragmatism, he litters his tome with nuggets of advice on what works and occasionally doesn't work, in practice." Ad van der Rest, Chairman of the Institute of Interim Management (IIM) "The book is a gold mine, not to be missed, even if you buy it just for 'The 10 commandments' and 'How to get work'." Geoff Eades, International Business Turnaround Executive and a member of the Institute For Turnaround (IFT)Table of ContentsMore and more businesses are employing interim directors to see them through difficult transitions, to fill temporary gaps at the top management level, to oversee projects with a finite timeline, or just to boost their internal management resources. The market for interim directors is booming. But how do you get work as an interim director? And when you have secured an appointment, what next? Alasdair Drysdale has spent 20 years in interim management, with experience of over 40 projects in over 20 industry sectors across 5 continents. In this book he recounts the lessons he has learnt along the way, and uses the projects he has worked on to illustrate the way the job works (or doesn't work). The book is packed with practical advice for the aspiring or practising interim manager. The book is divided into four parts. The first two parts include 40 case studies of interim management in practice. The third part sets out the author's "ten commandments" for interim directors - the do's and don'ts that will guide you to a successful career in the field. The final part provides practical advice on how to get work as an interim director. Together the book offers a comprehensive and invaluable reference for anyone interested in this growing area of executive management.

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Book SynopsisDo you know where your organisation is heading and how your leadership will take it there? Do people working in your organisation always do what you want them to do? Is your team consistently enthusiastic, engaged and motivated to do its best? A Buzz in the Building will change the way you think about your business. The wisdom and stories gleaned from Kate Mercer's lifetime of working with business leaders make this book an engaging and inspirational read. Kate takes you through the mindsets and skills required to create an organisation that functions as smoothly and organically as a beehive. When you've read A Buzz in the Building you will know how to: create great teams of people who know where your organisation is going and are enthusiastic about playing their part in getting there; communicate so people do what you want them to do – willingly and without having to be chased all the time; and build a brilliant organisation that is as successful as the business it supports, that clients want to work with, and new employees want to join and stay part of.Trade Review"One year on from the work we did with you, the difference in our organisation, the atmosphere and the people is so marked. The whole place just sings." - Maggie Parkinson, Managing Director, Maggie White Ltd; "Through Leaders Lab's workshops and training we have developed a set of agreements around who is accountable and how work is delegated, and a set of behaviours and values which form the basis of the company's culture." - Andrew Sainsbury, Finance and Operations Director, Taste Connection LtdTable of ContentsIntroduction - Why this book right now? (Working communication skills: introduction - the skill of learning new skills); Chapter 1 - Your organisation isn't 'yours', and your problems aren't all about 'them' (Working communication skill no. 1: setting groundrules and holding effective meetings); Chapter 2 - 'Everybody wants promotion, but someone's got to do the work' (Working communication skill no. 2: working on your business); Chapter 3 - The knowledge - how a second generation company works (Working communication skill no. 3: setting SMART objectives); Chapter 4 - Are you managing or operating? (Working communication skill no. 4: managing your time); Chapter 5 - Maintaining the balance (Working communication skill no. 5: listening effectively); Chapter 6 - You're their leader, not their friend (Working communication skill no. 6: how to be assertive); Chapter 7 - You're their leader - but you're not there to tell them what to do (Working communication skill no. 7: learning to ask good questions); Chapter 8 - What can we count on you for? (Working communication skill no. 8: direct communication); Chapter 9 - The voice in your head (Working communication skill no. 9: tackling negative thoughts and limiting beliefs); Chapter 10 - What's your leadership style? (Working communication skill no. 10: holding one-to-one meetings with your direct reports); Conclusion - The whole picture; Leaders Lab

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Book SynopsisBusiness results and meaningful work connect to impact effectiveness in our organisations and lives. Tim Johnson, founder of Meaningful Success, shows you how to integrate practical business thinking with practical personal development to build a global network through your business or charity. This Authority Guide blueprints how we can embrace the best elements of entrepreneurial drive and passion, enabling blame-free culture to lead teams and provide personal fulfilment for all those involved.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I - Building an effective organisation: 1; People: 11; Business model, process and systems: 17; Products and services: 23; Marketing and sales: 29; Connecting the quadrants: 37; Part II - Enhancing personal effectiveness: 43; Meeting ourselves: 51; Knowing what we want: 57; Putting it into practice: 63; Interacting with others: 67; Connecting the quadrants: 75; Meaningful success: 79; Conclusion: 83; About the author: 85

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Book SynopsisYou’re ambitious and successful and you want your business to keep growing. So why doesn’t success feel as good as it should? And what’s stopping you taking your business to the next level? Does your personal ambition exceed your organisational capability? When you’re already stretched, overwhelmed and constantly putting your business before your home life and health, it’s no wonder you push against taking on more. You’re worried your business might crack under further growth, and confidence in your systems and teams to handle the extra pressure is low. You’re stuck in the success trap! In this empowering and eye-opening guide, thought leader and coach Nick Cramp, will demonstrate how focusing on continual growth and measuring success solely in traditional terms is holding you back and hurting your business. He’ll show you how to escape the success trap as he expertly equips you with: The mindset you need to rethink success, reap its benefits and navigate a clear, confident route ahead. The toolset you need to take control, prioritise what matters and redress the balance between perceived external success and actual internal capability. The skillset you need to adopt new behaviours, nurture your business and give it space to grow. If what got you here won’t get you where you want to be, and just working harder won’t make success any sweeter, it’s time to re-frame, re-think and re-focus on how to make your business better before you make it bigger.

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Book SynopsisIf you have ever wanted more from your life, here is how to find it. Recognise your true potential, love what you do and live the life you choose with the support, encouragement and proactive potential of a Mental Wealth team. Humans are social animals and we need the help of others to succeed in life and work. With collective wisdom, mutual support and a Mental Wealth team by your side you can: Power through obstacles and problems. Achieve more and expect success. Unleash creativity, improve decisions and eliminate isolation. Nurture your mind, body and soul and find resilience in challenging times. Navigate your own unique journey with purpose and passion. In this inspiring and energising guide you will discover how to build a hand-picked Mental Wealth team of your own – one that spotlights your success, opens up opportunity and brings wisdom, inspiration and motivation to everything you do. Make today the day you start living life your way – with all the rewarding benefits of Mental Wealth!Trade Review"Excellent! This book shows that no matter how tough things appear, we can get through it - together." - Alvin Law, Motivational Speaker and Broadcaster.

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Book SynopsisAs a coach, where can you find answers to the questions you really want to ask?Drawing on over 20 years of professional coaching and tapping into her experience as a coaching supervisor, Jane Harders offers solutions to the common questions and everyday dilemmas faced by coaches.Packed with practical advice, expert knowledge and a host of tried and tested techniques, it's an easy to use, invaluable resource for both novice and seasoned coaches alike.The two-part structure distinguishes between the issues encountered at conversational level, and those related to the wider coaching relationship and assignment, answering questions such as: What if I can't think of a question? How can I manage the pace and flow of a coaching conversation? How do I avoid giving advice? What should I cover in a contracting conversation? Whether you're looking to hone the fundamentals, or refine your coaching practises, ke

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Book SynopsisInterviews with innovative business leaders and compelling case studies reveal today's best practices for customer and employee loyalty, high profits and sustainability, and a fulfilling work culture in businesses of all sizes. Dan Sachs guides established and emerging businesses as they strengthen employee morale, customer retention, and profits. In The Million Dollar Greeting, he interviews cutting-edge leaders from large and small companies that are consistently profitable with their success directly tied to exceptional customer satisfaction and employees who rank their company among the top places to work. The original words of the business owners, including their practices, are shared and analyzed by Sachs and instructional takeaways are written for the business world as it exists today and with consideration for expected changes over the coming years. Topics covered include answering the question of what modern-day customer service is and why it matters in the digital age; what interpersonal practices lead to brand loyalty, high financial rewards, and the retention of top employees; how to create a dynamic work culture and the best ways to support employees of different age groups; and what practices will grow increasingly critical for businesses to implement over the coming years. Among the business leaders interviewed in the book and companies given as case examples are: Rob Siefker of Zappos Mark Hoplamazian of Hyatt Hotels Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman’s Delicatessen Steve Hindy of Brooklyn Brewery Mike McDerment of FreshBooks Richard Coraine of Union Square Hospitality Group Paul Speigelman of BerylHealth Jerrod Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Nick Sarillo of Nick’s Pizza & Pub For all entrepreneurs, managers, and employees eager to see their company thrive, this insightful volume reveals how to make your business stand out from competitive companies, how to be effective in your position, and how to make sure fulfillment and success define your business in today’s competitive climate and for years to come. Trade Review“Dan Sachs embodies all the principles of hospitality in abundance, and his career is a testament to his passion and dedication for this hard work. His deep knowledge of the industry—and his thoughtful and thorough research—is a gift to anyone who finds fulfillment in hospitality.” —Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and founder of Shake Shack “The Million Dollar Greeting is ‘the real deal’ for anyone trying to build a business that relies on excellent customer service to differentiate its product or service in this age of the internet. Dan Sachs and Janet Scott have distilled the secrets of creating a workforce that is inspired and committed. Particularly valuable is their focus on gaining the best from the millennial generation. And the book is so readable that once you pick it up you will not want to put it down—a remarkable achievement for a business book. I loved it.” —Robin Smith, chairman of Publishers Clearing House “The Million Dollar Greeting is going to help ripple some great thoughts and get people moving more in line with how the world is thinking today, or how more of the world should be thinking.” —Jon Dwoskin, host of the THINK Business with Jon Dwoskin podcast “Dan’s the man, and I loved his book—very team centric. We all know that it takes all of us to get the job done, and you’ve got to focus on the team. Buy his book!” —Chip Lutz, president of Unconventional Leadership and former lieutenant commander in the US Navy “BRAVO Dan Sachs on providing such incredible insights on the roadmaps that guide GREAT Leaders and their organizations. The stories and experiences shared are excellent learning lessons on core values that create terrific companies and cultures, especially as organizations embrace the millennial generation and refocus employee engagement and customer service excellence.” —Misty M. Johanson, dean of the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University “In The Million Dollar Greeting, Dan Sachs taps into the wisdom of some of the most insightful entrepreneurs in the country. Follow their examples, and your customers will love you.” —Bo Burlingham, Inc. magazine columnist and author of Small Giants: Companies that Choose to Be Great Instead of Big and Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies On Top “The Million Dollar Greeting is a compelling study of companies that win through the common characteristics of exceptional leadership and corporate cultures authentically focused on serving customers and inspiring employees. Dan Sachs profiles a diverse group of businesses and discerns patterns and lessons that have applicability to all businesses.” —Michael Chae, senior managing director and chief financial officer at the Blackstone Group “Whether your business is in restaurants, hotels, healthcare, or another field, reading The Million Dollar Greeting will make you a more effective leader.” —Douglas Drachman, MD, FACC, director at Massachusetts General Hospital and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical SchoolTable of ContentsForeword by Alwyn Scott Introduction: A Brief (But Necessary) History of Customer Service It All Starts with Hospitality, Baby Section 1: The Evangelists Chapter 1: Zingerman’s: Laser-Focused on Customer Service Chapter 2: Nick’s Pizza & Pub: Employees in Charge Chapter 3: BerylHealth: Everyone Deserves a “Thank You” Section 2: The Transformers Chapter 4: Zappos: If You’re Not Changing, You’re Dying Chapter 5: FreshBooks: It’s All about the Rock Stars—a.k.a. Customer Service Chapter 6: Brooklyn Brewery: Education Section 3: The Pragmatists Chapter 7: Lettuce Entertain You: Consistency for the Brand and the Customer Chapter 8: Union Square Hospitality: Start at Square One—HIRING Chapter 9: Hyatt: Top-Down Empathy Chapter 10: Lessons Learned. Bibliography Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisThis book offers readers a startling view of how blockchain technology will transform the financial industry in profound ways. Some of the world’s top thinkers in blockchain have contributed chapters that survey the coming digital storm—how it will level the playing field, give individuals more financial power, and create greater transparency in operations. Written for the educated financial reader, it reveals how blockchain can create a token-based incentive system that aligns the interests of participants in large-scale initiatives, as well as the rewiring of global payment networks and innovative financing methods such as initial coin offerings to fund infrastructure development. The transition for the financial industry is bound to be complicated, but it presents enormous opportunity for those who understand the storm as it’s brewing.Trade Review" In Financial Services Revolution , Alex Tapscott opens a window into a dynamic future, featuring the early stages of a transition to a natively digital global economy, sporting various degrees of decentralization. It will be a complicated transition for financial, economic, social, and political systems, but I see it as one pregnant with hope and promise." Joseph Lubin, CEO, ConsenSys"Nobody has a better handle on the coming digital storm and its broad implications than Alex Tapscott. In Financial Services Revolution , Alex lays out the blueprint for how to survive and then thrive in this era of digital disruption." - Harris Fricker, President and CEO, GMP Securities LP"Alex Tapscott is one of the blockchain industry's foremost leaders and earliest believers. His work as an investor, advocate, educator, and business builder has contributed immense value to the development of the digital asset market." Cole Diamond, Chairman and CEO, Coinsquare"This book will help successful financial services leaders with a pressing need: to relentlessly push the boundaries of their tech knowledge, with imagination around its application." Dean Connor, President and CEO, Sun Life Financial"Blockchain has the potential to transform financial services in profound ways, to level playing fields, favour collaboration over competition, and enable the individual to enjoy as much agency as the corporation does today in financial matters. This book explains how. A must-read." Joseph Lubin, CEO, ConsenSys"This book shows how blockchain is a game changer for data and transfer of value -at the heart of financial and government services today. " Linda Mantia, former Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Manulife Financial"It was an honour to contribute to the Blockchain Research Institute's comprehensive investigation into blockchain's promise and the challenges that come with it. This is a must-read volume for anyone interested in this potentially transformative technology." Michael Casey, Chief Content Officer, CoinDesk"Thoroughly researched and brimming with new insights, Financial Services Revolutionis required reading for every Wall Street banker and all who care about the future of money and finance." Bill Barhydt, CEO and Founder, Abra

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Book SynopsisAs drivers of climate action enter the fourth decade of what has become a multi-stage race, Net Zero has emerged as the dominant organizing principle. Hundreds of corporations and investors worldwide, together responsible for assets in the tens of trillions of dollars, are lining-up for the UN Race to Zero. This latest stage in the race to save civilization from heat, drought, fires, and floods, is defined by steering toward zeroing out greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Settling Climate Accounts probes the practice of Net Zero finance. It elucidates both the state of play and a set of directions that help form judgements about whether Net Zero is going to carry climate action far enough. The book delves into technical analyses and activates the reader’s imagination with narrative accounts of climate action past, present, and future. Settling Climate Accounts is edited and authored by Stanford University faculty and researchers. The first part of the book investigates the rough edges of Net Zero in practice, exploring questions of hedging risk, Scope 3 emissions, greenwashing, and the business of asset management. The second half looks at states, markets, and transitions through the lenses of blended finance, offsets, debt, and securitization. The editors tease out possible solutions and raise further questions about the adequacy and reach of the Net Zero agenda. To effectively navigate the road ahead, the editors call out the need for accountability and ask: who is in charge of making Net Zero add up? Settling Climate Accounts offers context and foundation to ground the rapidly evolving practice of Net Zero finance. Targeted at seasoned practitioners, newly activated leaders, educators, and students of climate action the world over, this book embraces the complexity of climate action and, in so doing, proposes to animate and drive hope.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Part I: The Dynamics of Net Zero Finance.- 1.A Portfolio Approach to Hedging Climate Risk.- 2.Carbonwashing: ESG Data Greenwashing in a Post-Paris World.- 3.The Road from Scope Three to Net Zero.- 4.Fixing the Plumbing: Asset Management, Clean Energy Technology, and The Valley of Death.- Part II: Beyond Net Zero: States, Markets, and Transition.- 5.Blended Finance for State-led Decarbonization.- 6.A Natural Approach to Net-Zero.- 7.A Note on Transition Bonds and Finance.- 8.Securitization as a Model for an Equitable Transition.- Conclusion.

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Book Synopsis Within the area of safety, different perspectives exist on how to provide an adequate basis for managing risk. Safety experts emphasize the cautionary principle, stating that in the face of uncertainty, caution should be the dominant standard. On the other hand, relying on economic assessment often leads to decisions made using expected values to optimize return on investment. Safety Risk Management: Integrating Economic and Safety Perspectives aims to illuminate this dichotomy while debating important questions. For example, is ‘safety always first?’ Additionally, in many risk environments only partial knowledge is available and limited emphasis may be mistakenly given to uncertainty. Risk management deals with balancing the dilemma inherent in exploring opportunities on the one hand, and avoiding losses, accidents, and disasters, on the other. Safety Risk Management: Integrating Economic and Safety Perspectives comprises a collection of work in this field with special focus given to situations with the potential for substantial reward but also with the possibility of immense losses and extreme consequences. This book aims to contribute to clarifying the problem by proposing an appropriate basis for managing risk to meet related practical challenges. The book consists of two parts: chapters covering fundamental concepts and approaches; and, chapters illustrating applications of these fundamental principles.

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Book Synopsis Innovation is of critical value in the modern global economy, as it performs several important economic functions. The first is related to supporting the sustainability of socio-economic systems, preventing the emergence of crises and, if they do occur, providing solutions to overcome their consequences. Secondly, innovation allows for the activation of economic growth and social progress through the rationalization of economic activities. Thirdly, innovation supports the global competitiveness of economic systems, allowing for the specialization of production and sales of unique goods that are in high demand in both domestic and global markets. At the same time, innovational development in economic systems is required to mitigate the high levels of risk and requires both effective management and a reliable normative and legal foundation. This book studies the economic and legal foundations of managing the innovational development of economic systems from an interdisciplinary perspective, bringing together the thoughts of international scholars in management, economics and law.

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Book SynopsisThis is one of the few books on the market dealing with offshoring of professional services, a dynamic phenomenon of high relevance in the global economy. The market for offshore services is worth more than 1 trillion dollars annually and employs millions of people. Global offshoring of services has been recently undergoing a profound transformation due to automation and robotisation of tasks. It can be associated with the increased codifi cation of knowledge, commoditisation of services and advancement in technology. The global perspective has been supplemented by a detailed analysis of offshoring in Central and Eastern Europe. It witnesses a dynamic growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) in professional services, resulting in capital and knowledge transfers. This books is a result of a holistic approach and an interdisciplinary research. It is enriched with conclusions from meetings with representatives of: authorities responsible for attracting FDI; associations of offshoring fi rms; and enterprises operating in professional services. It was also a result of numerous discussions with scholars during academic conferences and research seminars.

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Book Synopsis This book develops a socio-economic paradigm of the future in the context of digital transformation. The challenge of economic openness is considered through the globalization of the world economic system by the example of modern Russia. The tendency of archaization of socio-economic relations is explored which is connected with the gradual disappearance of ineffective institutes and their replacement by new institutes. Attention is paid to the regional aspect of the digital economy – perspectives of development of the ethno-economy in the context of integration of regional economic systems are determined. The problem of preserving social identity and supporting the uniqueness of competitive advantages of the region’s economy in the conditions of digitization is actualized, and its perspective solutions based on a region’s globalization management are offered. Also, the problem of national and regional food security is considered. Increased social significance of the agro-industrial complex and the necessity for its de-economization on the platform of the digital economy are substantiated. A new concept of the market economy in the conditions of digitization and the Fourth industrial revolution is developed; economic power of technological progress and possibilities of managing and re-directing this power are determined. The authors substantiate the transition to the Sixth technological mode and the related transformation processes in the economy. Also, the authors dwell on the problem of the shadow economy and corruption and consider the perspectives of its overcoming based on the possibilities of digital technologies. The idea of de-regulation based on the possibilities of automatization and AI is opposed to the idea of increase of state regulation based on ubiquitous computing and digital monitoring of economic activities. The perspectives of increasing the economy’s transparency in the digital age are proved. The alternatives to the current model of development of the digital economy are given, and scenario analysis of consequences of observing these models based on the cognitive approach is performed. New opportunities for development of the integration processes in entrepreneurship in the conditions of the digital economy are shown – in particular, in the aspect of inter-regional and transnational sectorial clustering. Clusters are considered as growth points of the Russian economy, and the new Russian experience of formation and development of clusters in the sphere of higher education in the context of region’s economy is studied. The authors determine the contribution of key technological events in the development of entrepreneurship through the example of modern Russia. They come to the conclusion that despite the unique possibilities digital technologies do not necessarily create additional value for entrepreneurship, and their application could be ineffective due to additional capital expenditures in case of complexity of return of long-term venture investments. The needs of entrepreneurship for innovative infrastructural provision in the context of the digital economy are determined, and barriers on the path of its creation and practical application due to necessity for applying new forms of business organization are shown. Specific features of state management of a region’s economy in the conditions of digital modernization are shown, and the modern Russian practice of e-government as a response to the modern challenges is studied. The authors outline new perspectives of development of public-private partnership as an effective direction of industrial and cluster policy of a modern region.

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Book Synopsis This book determines the specific features of socio-economic transformations of various spheres of the national economy with a focus on the financial system. It considers the development of industrial holdings in the electric energy sphere and also studies the influence of technology on fish farming in modern Russia. The global factors of using digital technologies at the municipal level during creation of "green" and "smart" cities are analyzed. The perspectives of development of tourism in the digital economy from the positions of supply and demand and are determined. The specifics of development of agricultural production in the age of digital transformations by the example of modern Russia are outlined, and "smart" agricultural platform, which allows for multiple increase of the agro-industrial complex’s efficiency, is developed. New possibilities and need in reformation of the international monetary system in the conditions of the Fourth industrial revolution are determined. The problems and perspectives of development of Eurasian stock markets in the modern economic conditions under the influence of wide distribution of digital technologies are systematized. Specific features of the evolution of the forms of money – from gold to crypto currencies are – are distinguished. Specific features of benchmarking of depreciation of currencies (inflation) under the influence of globalization and regionalization of the international monetary system are determined. The authors present a concept of the banking system of the future in the conditions of macro-economic instability, which stimulates financial crisis management of the national economy, and determine the role of banks in aggregation and redistribution of monetary resources in economy in the context of digital transformations. Also, attention is paid to social consequences of digital modernization of the financial system – transformation of human’s social life in the age of innovative banking is shown. Effectiveness of online banking, as a new form of payments that is popular in the digital economy, is analyzed. The authors formulate competencies that employees of banks of the future, which will function in the digital economy, should have and study the perspectives of digitization of the practice of tax administration based on technological processing and analytics of Big Data by the example of experience of modern Russia, as well as related transformation processes in the existing practice of the tax system organization. A concept of organization and management of the national tax system in the conditions of robotization of production and consumption is developed, and the role of blockchain technologies in improvement of the modern Russian tax system is determined. The investment platform for the modern digital economy is offered. As a result, the scientific paradigm of formation of the digital financial system in the conditions of Industry 4.0 is formed.

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Book SynopsisThe management field increasingly recognizes that most firms in the world are family firms and that these entities operate differently from the non-family firms on which most of our current management theories are based. The De Gruyter Handbook of Business Families brings together work from leading academics who explore emerging research themes relevant to business families, particularly drawing in new insights from adjacent disciplines that can advance the family business field. The handbook challenges the traditional notion of the "single firm–single family" that has characterized most early research on family business. Recognizing that families may simultaneously own or control multiple businesses as well as substantial wealth beyond these firms in the form of financial and non-financial assets, this handbook focuses on business families rather than the narrower construct of family business. The contributions in this handbook explore the relatively neglected dynamics between individuals with family ties that shape the interaction between family and business; business families with multiple businesses; how business families adopt formal rules and processes around their joint activities; and the institutionalization of wealth and business families in society. The De Gruyter Handbook of Business Families fills a gap in the family business research literature and is an essential reference work for researchers and graduate-level students in the area of business families.Table of Contents List of Contributors Chapter 1: Business Families: An Introduction by Michael Carney & Marleen Dieleman Business Families as the Family Behind the Firm Chapter 2: Family Businesses as Multiplex Relationships by Jian Bai Li and Henning Piezunka Chapter 3: Family, Organization and Network: A New Approach to a Systems Theory of the Business Family by Heiko Kleve, Lina Nagel, Tom Rüsen and Arist von Schlippe Chapter 4: Resilient enterprising families by Sabine B. Rau Chapter 5: Enterprising Families: An Embeddedness Perspective on Offspring’s Entrepreneurial Career Preferences, Cognitions, and Actions by Tommaso Minola, Dinah Spitzley, Giovanna Campopiano, Mara Brumana Chapter 6: Kinship and Family Businesses on the Move: A Review and a Research Agenda by Juliette Koning and Mikheil Verver Business Families with Multiple Businesses Chapter 7: Influence of Next-Generation Family Champions on New Venture Creation by Business Families: An Indian Perspective by Navneet Bhatnagar and Kavil Ramachandran Chapter 8: "All My Firms?" Managing SEW Affective Endowments in Business Family Portfolios by Nava Michael-Tsabari Chapter 9: Business Family Reputation, Internal Markets and Holdup Agency Costs by Sophie Bacq and Robert S. Nason Chapter 10: The Transformative Function of Weak Institutional Environments: The case of Business Families in the Arab Middle East by Ramzi Fathallah and Georges Samara Chapter 11: Evolutionary Long-term Entrepreneurial Processes in Business Families by Peter Rosa and Zografia Bika Chapter 12: Entrepreneurial Multi-business Families – Evidence from Continental Europe by Andrea Colli Governing the Business Family Chapter 13: Introducing "Top Governance Teams": Towards an Extension of the Family Business Cluster Model by Rania Labaki and Neus Feliu Chapter 14: Codes of Governance for Family Businesses by Carole Howorth, Martin R. Kemp, Timothy J. Nichol Chapter 15: Family Office Research: A Primer by Myung-Seon Song Chapter 16: Family Wealth Governance and the Role of Advisors by Nadine Kammerlander and Alexandra Bertschi-Michel Chapter 17: How can a Family Control its Business Without Ownership Influence? A case study of Suzuki Corp by Toshio Goto Chapter 18: How Business Families Advance their Members’ Careers: The Case of Show Business Families by Yasaman Gorji and Nastaran Simarasl Institutionalization of Wealth and Business Families in Society Chapter 19: Institutionalizing family legacy, reproducing dynasties by Hanna Kuusela Chapter 20: The Varieties of Business Families: A Capitalist Class Perspective on Business Family Diversity by Michael Carney and Robert S. Nason Chapter 21: Philanthropy Through Family Offices by Elena Rivo-López and Mónica Villanueva-Villar Chapter 22: Traditional Authority in Social Context: Explaining the Relation between Types of Family and Types of Family-Controlled Business Groups by Roy Suddaby, Peter Jaskiewicz, Trevor Israelsen and Ravee Chittoor Chapter 23: Migrant business families in Central America by Allan Discua Cruz and Leonardo Centeno-Caffarena Chapter 24: Succession Process and the Model of Change in a Transgenerational Family Business by Rodrigo Basco and Arpita Vyas The Future of Business Families Research Chapter 25: Business families: Promising future research directions by Michael Carney and Marleen Dieleman List of Figures List of Tables Index

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Book SynopsisManaging risk necessitates an understanding of both how to avoid detrimental outcomes and to reap beneficial results. Organizations are regularly confronted with complex decisions involving risk and the impending consequences of the negative impact of its manifestation. However, the positive aspects of embracing risk should also be sufficiently evaluated to obtain a full assessment of opportunities. Socio-Political Risk Management: Assessing and Managing Global Insecurity covers a range of viewpoints and issues which can be applied to various organizational agency structures. These perspectives examine how social and political risk can impact an agency, and what recommendations are made to adapt, mitigate, and strengthen the organization against political risk. Accessibility to personnel and agencies via social media, the internet and public exposure compounded with political and social societal shifts have led many agencies in a constant spin to assuage and sustain viability and relevance publicly. Socio-Political Risk Management: Assessing and Managing Global Insecurity serves the readers by raising awareness and the necessity to control social and political risks in their organizations. This volume explores pathways for those in differing organizational structures to find common threads pertaining to social and political risks. An important goal of the work is also to develop a framework for managing and exploiting risk that can be applied at the organizational level. Table of ContentsThe chapters will be written by a select group of leading authors in their areas of expertise. Authors are comprised of academics and practitioners in their respective fields. Their expertise extends from public and governmental agencies, political science, criminal justice, business, community-based corrections, animal welfare and members of the private and nonprofit sectors Part I - Fundamental Concepts, Ideas, Principles and Approaches Policing and the social and political cost of “lost legitimacy” - Paul O’Connell Grand corruption: capital flight and endemic risk - Michael Schidlow Social and political risk with international non-profits: resiliency focused crime prevention programs - Heath Grant Political risk analysis - Heinrich Matthee Public and private organizations and sustainable global operations　- Markus Biehl Social and political risks with domestic non-profits - Katherine Kinkela Global governance and sustainable development - Kensai Hiwaki Socio-political risks of local elections - Stephen Morreale Part II – Applications The Socio-political risk of the new Title IX (sex discrimination) regulations and the impact on institutions of higher education - Cathryn Lavery Democratic theory, higher education, and popular culture – risk and responsibility - Stevens Michels The social and political risks of task forces in investigation and conflicts for senior management - David T. Mulcahy An alternative model for international education - Markus Klose and Suzan Sariefe How to effectively manage political and social risk for animal protection non-profit's efforts toward creating social change - Kimberly Spanjol Energy Modelling and Regulatory Compliance - Stephen Todd Changes in the nature of self-reported risk: a longitudinal study of 10-K filings (financial performance reports) - Jeanne Zaino

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Book SynopsisManagerialism has often been defined as an ideology, according to which the effective and efficient running of commercial firms, not-for-profit organizations and public administrations is delivered by individuals who possess superior formal knowledge and expertise in management. Arguing to their exclusive education, managers deprive employers and employees of decision-making power and ensconce themselves systematically in the power structure of workplaces to advance their own interests and agenda. The central thesis of Overcoming Managerialism is that resisting and overcoming managerialism necessitates the re-establishing of the conceptual distinction between power and authority. Second, it requires the rehabilitating of authoritative management as a protection against authoritarian practices. Authority, properly conceived, redirects power to technical experts and professionals and thereby limits managerial power. The authors discuss ten contentions which, taken together, represent a theory of the foundation of management in which authority, power and rhetoric are central concepts. This book combines academic scholarship with a readable critique of managerialism. It will be of interest to both management scholars and students.

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Book SynopsisWhat are organizations? Where do they come from? How are they transformed and adapted to new situations? In the digital age and in the global network society, traditional theories of the organization can no longer answer these questions. Based on actor-network theory, this book explains organizations as flexible, open networks in which both human and non-human actors enter into socio-technical assemblies by constantly negotiating and re-negotiating programs of action. Organizations are not macro social structures or autonomous systems operating behind the backs of individuals. Instead, they are scalable actor-networks guided by network norms of connectivity, flow, communication, participation, authenticity, and flexibility.

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Book SynopsisArt is a prerequisite for the progress of society. Corporate Art Initiatives contribute to this progression. Based on extensive research, Viviane Mörmann presents 21 promising corporate art initiatives (CAIs). She introduces different types of art initiatives and provides a standardized scheme to evaluate them. This volume features CAIs from the classic corporate art space to the public art challenge, and the virtual museum. It draws attention to the subject of CAIs to broaden the reader's knowledge and to mediate access to current CAIs. The Corporate Art Index thus addresses art lovers, artists, curators, business and marketing professionals, architects and designers, art historians, art fair organizers and journalists.Table of ContentsAim; The Corporate Art Index What Is It All About?; Historical Reflexion; Screening of Corporate Art Initiatives; The Corporate Art Index Rating of the Corporate Art Initiatives (CAIs); Results of the Rating; The 21 Most Interesting CAIs; Art Space; Art Competition; Digital Art; Art Marketing; Have a Drink; Problem Reduction; Struggle for Objectivity; The Power of Art in CAIs; Bottom Line; Conclusions; Plan of Action; References.

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Book SynopsisHow do artist archives survive and stay authentic in radically changed contexts? The volume addresses the challenge of continuity, sustainability, and institutionalization of archives established by Eastern European artists. At its center stands the 40th anniversary of the Artpool Art Research Center founded in 1979 in Budapest as an underground institution based on György Galántai's "Active Archive" concept. Ten internationally renowned scholars propose contemporary interpretations of this concept and frame artist archives not as mere sources of art history but as models of self-historicization. The contributions give knowledgeable insights into the transition of Cold War art networks and institutional landscapes.

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Book SynopsisOrganizations are the central entities of the business world, comprising multiple people pursuing a collective goal while being linked to an external environment. Both academics and practitioners have kept up a continuing interest in advancing their understanding of organizations. This is the first of two volumes dedicated to the state of the art of theories and practices of organizations. It is the outcome of contributions by alumni and alumnae of the ESB Business School at Reutlingen University. This first volume provides a discussion of contemporary organizational forms and properties, as well as on team aspects.

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Book SynopsisProjects can go over budget, exceed deadlines, or deliver restricted features and quality. This can result in economic damage for companies and their clients.The difficulties arise at source. Established metrics and management methods slow projects down by creating conflicts in operations and decision-making.A radically new approach is needed; one that features⁊ simple, constraint-oriented management,⁊ clear, robust priorities,⁊ company-wide rather than locally focused optimization,⁊ a focus on speed, on ProjectsFlow.Discover how you can:⁊ complete more projects with the same amount of resources,⁊ reliably deliver all projects to specs,⁊ significantly shorten project lead times.This book is of invaluable help in applying Eliyahu Goldratt's Theory of Constraints.

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Book SynopsisThe latest comparative study of managers: Japan and Poland in the face of contemporary economic and social challenges

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Book SynopsisModern businesses face diverse influences, requiring adaptive management strategies. Key aspects include human behavior, empathy, and the five managerial functions. This book is a foundational resource for students in Business Management and related fields, emphasizing psychology.

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Book SynopsisCovers basics, venture life-cycle, opportunity identification, planning, start-up, growth, and harvesting, featuring Indian case studies, learning objectives, chapter questions, and profiles of leading entrepreneurs. Ideal for students and professionals in entrepreneurship, policy making, investing, or consulting, with a unique India-centric focus.

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Book SynopsisComprehensive textbook on management control systems covering principles, practices, and tools like strategic planning, budgeting, cost analysis, and auditing. Structured into seven sections with focus on key success variables, divisional autonomy, and current issues. Suitable for postgraduates, commerce students, researchers, and professionals.

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Book SynopsisChange is crucial for individuals and organizations. Organizational transformation requires shifting from Objectives to Outcomes. J. Satyanarayana's book offers a seven-step O2O framework with 40 sub-frameworks like Value Chain and Balanced Scorecard. Includes a Passport Seva Project Case Study. Beneficial for management students and professionals.

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Book SynopsisComprehensive text on Database Management System for Computer Science and Engineering students. Covers theory and practice of relational databases, query language, data manipulation, transaction processing, data warehouse, data mining, and application programming. Includes clear illustrations, solved examples, and exercises for skill reinforcement.

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Book SynopsisIncreased globalization heightens business competition, highlighting the crucial role of good corporate governance. This book explores modern governance issues, providing valuable insights and methods for effective implementation. Ideal for MBA students and professionals aiming for success in corporate management.

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Book SynopsisThis book is based on the personal experience of the author, as a member of the Indian Civil Service, and covers a wide range of subjects like integrity, Time Management, Assets Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Motivation, Communications and Personal Well-being, and have immediate relevance in diverse management environments. This lucidly written and immensely readable book will be of special value to all professionals enabling them to be more sure-footed in this complex society.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a treatise on management by a world-renowned technocrat, a legend with over 58 years of hands-on-experience, within the country and abroad, in a variety of industrial manufacturing units, both in the public and private sectors, Army (corps of EME), management and technical institutes and professional associations. It is an invaluable guide which covers topics such as leadership development, long--term vision for growth of business, impact of morale and motivation of employees on enterprise performance, oil security and management of the oil sector for energy security and the impact of emotional intelligence of a leader and his knowledge of human psychology. It also gives insights into the use of the training and experience of service officers, for assisting the corporate world with distinction, as and when an opportunity arises. Leading from the Front is a priceless possession for policy-makers, politicians, bureaucrats, promoters, entrepreneurs, teachers and students of management, professional managers, historians, media professionals and officers of the armed forces. A definite ace up your sleeve to motivate yourself and those whom you manage.

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