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Book Synopsis“If you’re building a business, it starts with brand building. If that’s not your expertise, this terrific entrepreneur will hold your hand every step of the way.” - Bob Dorf, Author of The Startup Owners ManualIt’s hard to start something. You’re facing brutal competition from other entrepreneurs, writers or app developers – all hoping to make it big.Also, your audience is busy, tired and overwhelmed. They’ve got a billion ways to spend their time and money – so why on you?Only a powerful brand will persuade your audience.Luckily, the award-winning founder of Hamwells, Toby and BrandBuilding.com wrote a playbook for building yours. It’s full of direct, no-bullsh*t, practical advice on what to do and how to do it. The Brand Building Playbook is a guide that gives you: A solid understanding of brand psychology. A clear process for brand building. Easy steps for every budget to: Strategize how your brand can be valuable. Design the identity that communicates this value. Build a powerful brand experience. The book includes over 250 illustrations and a collection of FREE tools to build your own brand.Whether you’re launching a startup, starting a rockband or running for office, The Brand Building Playbook helps you win in your market.

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Book SynopsisThe practice of management has experienced significant changes in recent years. Advances in technology, globalization, cultural shifts, competitive pressures, and the unpredictability of a fast-paced business environment have presented new challenges as well as opportunities for today's managers. Evolution of Management Practice has assembled the viewpoints of leading academics, management practitioners, and business consultants in order to uncover the most effective approaches pertaining to planning, leading, organizing and controlling. The chapters delve into the challenges of digital transformations, the use of AI, sustainability issues, supply chain changes and the need for design thinking and new human resource practices. This book is an authoritative reference for professionals, consultants, policymakers and students and scholars of management, leadership, entrepreneurship and economics who realize that traditional management approaches need to be refined and reinvented to suit contemporary times. It will guide the practice of management for many years to come.

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Book SynopsisThis revised and extended second edition evaluates the diverse approaches to organizational change that have defined the field. Explaining the assumptions and implications that accompany these diverse philosophies, this book demystifies the complexities of conflicting perspectives and delivers valuable insights into the research and practice of organizational change. Philosophies of Organizational Change employs a critical analysis of scholarly writings that have shaped the evolution of alternative perspectives on change. It examines twelve unique approaches to change, charting the territory from philosophy and theory to practice and implications. By uncovering the deep assumptions associated with organizational change, the book supplies readers with a comprehensive analytical toolkit with which to pursue change in an unprecedented era of organizational disruption.Offering a guide through contradictory approaches to implementing change, this book will appeal to scholars and researchers in organization theory. It will also be valuable for MBA and DBA students, as well as undergraduate business students engaging with critical debates on theories and tools for introducing change.Trade Review‘With impressive clarity and depth, this new edition of Philosophies of Organizational Change provides a map to guide us through the expansive terrain of change theory. It disentangles nearly a century of different interpretations and reveals how making sense of competing perspectives can lead to new insights. Philosophies of Organizational Change is a great resource for any scholar, student or practitioner who wants to prosper in a turbulent and uncertain organizational world where change is the only remaining constant.’ -- Wendy K. Smith, University of Delaware, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction – ‘changing philosophies’ 2. The theory philosophy: ‘changing theories’ 3. The rational philosophy: ‘changing plans’ 4. The biological philosophy: ‘changing organisms’ 5. The models philosophy: ‘changing consultants’ 6. The institutional philosophy: ‘changing conformity’ 7. The resource philosophy: ‘changing opportunities’ 8. The psychological philosophy: ‘changing minds’ 9. The systems philosophy: ‘changing everything’ 10. The cultural philosophy: ‘changing values’ 11. The critical philosophy: ‘changing realities’ 12. The innovation philosophy: ‘changing ideas’ 13. The dualities philosophy: ‘changing tensions’ 14. Conclusion: ‘changing futures’ Index

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Book SynopsisA Wall Street Journal Bestseller!What are venture capitalists saying about your startup behind closed doors? And what can you do to influence that conversation?If Silicon Valley is the greatest wealth-generating machine in the world, Sand Hill Road is its humming engine. That's where you'll find the biggest names in venture capital, including famed VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, where lawyer-turned-entrepreneur-turned-VC Scott Kupor serves as managing partner.Whether you're trying to get a new company off the ground or scale an existing business to the next level, you need to understand how VCs think. In Secrets of Sand Hill Road, Kupor explains exactly how VCs decide where and how much to invest, and how entrepreneurs can get the best possible deal and make the most of their relationships with VCs. Kupor explains, for instance:   • Why most VCs typically invest in only one startup in a given business category.    • Why the skill you need most when raising venture capital is the ability to tell a compelling story.    • How to handle a down round, when startups have to raise funds at a lower valuation than in the previous round.    • What to do when VCs get too entangled in the day-to-day operations of the business.    • Why you need to build relationships with potential acquirers long before you decide to sell. Filled with Kupor's firsthand experiences, insider advice, and practical takeaways, Secrets of Sand Hill Road is the guide every entrepreneur needs to turn their startup into the next unicorn.

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Book Synopsis'Zellweger has written a wide-ranging, thorough and very readable examination of the family business. His discussions of governance, succession planning, financial management, and conflict resolution draw on over 40 years of research, with relevant case studies that provoke discussion and reflection. His overview of cultural differences in families and in family businesses shows his grounded perspective. This text will provide a strong educational foundation for students and proactive family business owners alike.'- John A. Davis, Harvard Business School'One of the top international researchers in the family business field, a celebrated instructor, and a thoughtful practitioner, Thomas Zellweger succeeded in the daunting task of writing a book on family enterprises that appeals to multiple audiences. By carefully identifying the themes that are crucial to family business continuity, and by connecting them through a multidisciplinary approach that is at the same time intellectually deep, practically relevant, and crystal clear, the author does full justice to the complexity of family firms, and to their vital role in our economies and societies.'- Carlo Salvato, Bocconi University, Italy This innovative textbook covers the most important challenges facing family businesses. Practice-inspired and research-based, it emphasizes both practice and theory along with concepts, cases and reflection questions to illustrate key topics. This text discusses the relevance of family firms across the globe, their unique strengths and weaknesses, their governance, strategic management, the succession process, drivers of long-term success and interpersonal dynamics. Taking a holistic and international perspective, the book combines management concepts, research findings, practical examples and case studies to provide a unique source of insight and inspiration for students and practitioners in the most prominent type of business organization in the world. This textbook's comprehensive coverage of topics and combination of didactical formats makes it ideal for students studying family firms, and a useful reference for professors, advisors, and practitioners as well.Trade Review'I strongly recommend this unique textbook about family firms as it is an excellent resource for students and practitioners alike. Research based insights on most pressing topics are discussed in an engaging manner that makes it a joy to read!' --Pramodita Sharma, Editor, Family Business Review and University of Vermont'Zellweger has an amazing capacity to delve into the complexities and paradoxes related to family businesses, and explain everything in simple, yet very comprehensive way. His capabilities to simultaneously wear the hats of teacher, practitioner and researcher are reflected right across the book. This is a milestone publication as it synthesises the existing knowledge on family business for the benefit of students and practitioners alike across the spectrum in all parts of the world.' --Kavil Ramachandran, Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise, Indian School of Business'Managing the Family Business is a superb contribution; of unparalleled merit as a text for bachelors and masters level courses in family business, and of enormous benefit to practitioners in its sound and actionable insights for those grappling with the myriad challenges of managing family firms. Its scope and thoroughness will also be useful to scholars wishing to advance the field. This book has my highest recommendation.' --Danny Miller, HEC Montreal, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Defining the family business 3. Prevalence and economic contribution of family firms around the globe 4. Strengths and weaknesses of family firms 5. Governance in the family firm 6. Strategic management in the family firm 7. Succession in the family firm 8. Change and transgenerational value creation 9. Financial management in the family firm 10. Interpersonal relationships and conflict in the family firm Index

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Book SynopsisIn our tumultuous times, understanding and achieving resilience have never been more important. Some organizations have resilience in their DNA. They possess the agility of mind, culture, and organization to survive and thrive no matter what is put in their way.Building Resilient Organizations is focused on identifying what sets these enterprises apart, exploring the nature of resilience for organizations. Along the way, we discover some inspiring global examples of resilient projects in practice and some novel thinking for leaders to consider about what it takes to be resilient over the long haul.With contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners from throughout the world, Building Resilient Organizations will enable you and your organization to further develop resilience as a muscle in your organization.

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Book SynopsisInclusive Business Models talks about organizations that employ principles of business to address the needs of the poor. It takes an analytical approach to derive insights about business models by comparison with other inclusive models seen within the same sector and through comparisons with models from a different sector. This cross sector comparison, especially with a number of case studies, would enable readers to cumulate their learning, and act as a guide to management students, practicing managers and entrepreneurs for understanding and analyzing any business model that intends or claims to be inclusive. This book is beneficial for students of entrepreneurship, social enterprises and human resource management. Sections of this book would be relevant for courses on social enterprises, developmental economics and inclusive business models taught globally, given that India today has emerged as a hotbed of experiments and innovations to deal with the problems of poverty and inequality.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Vaatsalya Hospitals: Affordable healthcare in proximity; 3. Gyanshala: Providing inclusive education; 4. Rang De: Creating a platform for social investment; 5. LaborNet: Empowering informal sector labourers; 6. SELCO: Inclusive model for energy access; 7. Hasiru Dala innovations: Improving lives of waste pickers; 8. Reliance Retail: Creating inclusive supply chain; 9. IDE Nepal: Developing smallholder ecosystem; 10. RuralShores: Delivering inclusive service; 11. GNFC's Neem initiative: A social business; 12. Bringing it all together; References.

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Book SynopsisâœImpeccably researched and astoundingly insightful, The Root Cause reveals how to go from âputting out firesâ to finding true, lasting solutionsâ A must-read guide for executives and leaders at any stage of their career!ââMarshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Leadership Thinker and #1 New York Times bestselling author of TriggersSooner or later, every executive has to confront problems that seem to be built into the way the business was designed, maintained, and managed. Whether itâs information overload, profit margin issues, or adapting to new regulations, popular âœbest practicesâ donât solve those problems. High-level executives, it turns out, are often the least able to diagnoseâmuch less solveâan organizationâs systemic problems. Hans Norden draws on a wealth of experience in in-house change management to help both established and up-and-coming C-suite leaders analyze the problems and create authentic, sustainable solutions.In The Root

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Book SynopsisIn a world where most businesses fail, The Art of Preventing Stupid offers a system for leaders to solve common business problems before they happen. Author Matthew Neill Davis introduces the Preventing Stupid Method to running a business, a method that guides readers in identifying, categorizing, and prioritizing threats to and weaknesses in their business. His book details how to efficiently prevent and manage potential and present problems and helps business owners and managers learn how to create leads for a more profitable business. Readers will learn how to seize opportunities rather than wallow in problems that should never have made it to the surface. Forward-thinking risk management Davis delivers bold business strategy rooted in forward-thinking risk management. This book is about changing how leaders think, so they can run their business with confidence, effectiveness, and profitability. It shows struggling entrepreneurs how to weed out the stupid mistakes they are making, so they can move forward. For those already running a business, Davis' next-level risk management strategies make work easier, more profitable, and more secure. Advice from a lawyer Matthew Neill Davis owns and manages Davis Law, PLLC, a firm dedicated to helping ambitious business owners become rock-star entrepreneurs. His firm builds and runs custom legal departments for businesses and nonprofits and has thrice made the Law Firm 500 for being among the fastest-growing law firms in the nation. In The Art of Preventing Stupid, readers can get a lawyer's perspective and insight and the value of a fractional general counsel for the cost of a single book. Davis shows readers how to make smart, meaningful changes that successfully grow their organizations.

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Book SynopsisThe extraordinary economic performance of Asia is arguably the most important economic phenomenon of the last 50 years. Recovering from the shocks of colonial control, the world of Asian business is a rapidly changing scenario in which home-grown companies compete against multinationals for market share and market access. This collection focuses on the role of entrepreneurship -- both private and state -- in propelling Asian economic growth in the five decades since the end of the World War II. The volume places the familiar names of Asian business in a long term historical and policy context. The 21st century is now being heralded as the ''Asian Century'' and this book assists in understanding what has made all this possible.

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Book Synopsis This book explores the social consequences of digitization. The authors determine the problems, substantiate the perspectives, and offer recommendations for determining the role of human in modern digital society. The scientific concept "homo digital" is developed, and the essence of its formation in the process of evolution of "homo economicus" is studied. The transition from the post-industrial to the information society is also considered. The authors show that in the context of the digital economy the problem of economization (commercialization) of non-economic (non-profit) spheres and types of economic activity become more urgent; they are analyzed through the prism of the theory of time in economics. Based on this, the increase of the influence of the consumer society on the modern social environment is shown. The key role of human capital in formation of a new quality of economic growth in the digital economic environment is substantiated, and transformation processes in the structure and practice of application of human capital are analyzed. The idea of social justice is reconsidered through the prism of digital society as a social environment with equal opportunities but different competences and motives. Attention is paid to the modern Russian practice of influence of the digital economy on society on the whole and each human. Scientific and methodological recommendations for indicative evaluation of quality of economic growth in the conditions of digitization of Russia’s economic system are offered, and the specifics of the problem of socio-economic differentiation of the Russian population in the conditions of technological progress are shown. Based on this, it is proved that the digital economy has a contradictory influence on society, increasing the accessibility of goods and services, in particular hi-tech ones, but also causing an urgent need for adapting to the new economic conditions. This adaptation is largely determined by capabilities of people, flexibility of their thinking, and ability for learning and development. Thus, instead of the expected provision of balance of society, its disproportions could grow in practice. Also, specific features of regional migration in modern Russia in the context of digitization are determined. The role of emotional intellect in formation of the critical thinking of a company’s employees is outlined. Due to this, it is shown that so called "human factor", which is traditionally treated as a source of economic risks and costs, acquires a new role in the conditions of the digital economy – a source of value creation and reduction of risks of technological progress, due to justified opposition to unfavorable changes. Informal labor relations based on digital communications, as the highest form of evolution of these relations that is achieved in the conditions of Industry 4.0, is considered. The central role of higher education in the process of social adaptation to the conditions of Industry 4.0 is outlined. The economic and legal issues of the digital economy are considered – in particular, the issue of democracy in the digital society in the conditions of e-government.

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Book SynopsisAre you one of the many people in this world who want to make a difference? What if you could make a real lasting difference to your community and change the lives of thousands? The answer is to become an independent director (ID). Independent directors play a vital role in governing health services, charities, sporting bodies and educational establishments and can be especially effective in times of great change and uncertainty. Not only do they play a crucial role in steering and developing strategy, and managing risk, they are also the key to ensuring accountability. They are the people who ensure these organisations properly serve all of their stakeholders, be it employees, customers or the wider society. They are the real long-term custodians of organisations. Now, more than ever, these organisations are crying out for diverse, committed and engaged independent directors. The demand for impartial input is greater than ever before. There is no better time to step up and make a difference. Gerry Brown’s Making a Difference is the essential guide to becoming an ID, what to expect in that position, and what you can achieve once you are one. This book will inspire you to put yourself forward, take a seat at the table and get involved in organisational change. Democratising independent directorship is a powerful way to help transform policies from within and change things for the better.

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Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking and timely book asserts that the dichotomy between leaders and managers described in much business literature fails to recognize how the two roles overlap. The book discusses techniques for senior executives based on history and neuroscience to enhance their "managerial leadership" in different environments. The ethical dilemmas of directors and executives are explored, with lessons from both leadership failures and successes. The Principles and Practice of Effective Leadership redefines "leadership" as a morally neutral activity, reflecting the impact of strategic, cultural and operational contexts on a leader’s effectiveness. The authors suggest there are universal but morally neutral techniques for effective leadership that depend on the context in which they are practiced. In Part 1, the careers and personalities of historical figures including Elizabeth Tudor, Napoleon, and Atatürk are examined. Part 2 deliberates on why leadership cannot be separated from effective management and concludes that leadership is managerial, and best encapsulated in the concept of "wayfinding." In Part 3, the authors discuss the techniques "wayfinders" can learn to be both effective and ethical, using a simple and practical framework. This insightful book is essential reading for professionals, coaches, consultants, and academics interested in techniques and ethics of leadership and executive education.

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Book SynopsisIn The China Paradox: At the Front Line of Economic Transformation, Harvard University-based historian of modern China and business strategist Dr. Paul G. Clifford documents the twists and turns of China’s dramatic and unforeseen rise over the last four decades. He sheds light on the delicate and fragile balance of forces at the heart of the success of China’s hybrid model, explaining how the ruling Communist Party boldly led the nation’s economic reforms as the surest way to preserve its grip on political power. Five years after this book was first published, much has changed within China and in its relationship with the world. This second edition provides extensive fresh new material. It explains how China has raised its game, moving from a catch-up mode to technological innovation in some areas, while still languishing in technology dependence in other respects. Earlier, China had shown signs that its driving spirit was faltering with its sails flapping. Under Xi Jinping, renewed energy has been injected. But at the same time Xi and his party have strongly reinforced their control across society and the economy, posing the question of whether Xi’s New Era in fact marks a retreat from the reforms. This second edition contains two new chapters. One profiles Huawei, a national champion in advanced technology. Another focuses on China’s frictions with the world which have been fueled by a perception that its technology progress threatens US global dominance, coupled with China’s human rights record. In addition, against a background of the challenges faced by Alibaba and other firms, there is analysis of this watershed in China’s private sector’s autonomy. There is also extensive new insight into Xi Jinping’s rule. As it celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2021, the Chinese Communist Party displays strong optimism over its continued governance of China. But that should not mask the longer-term risks to China’s development and stability if its hybrid model continues to unravel as reforms are abandoned in favor of heightened autocracy.

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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 SynopsisTo study the role of business incubators in the economic growth of India, it is imperative to understand whether or not incubators reduce the mortality of start-ups. Are incubators instrumental in providing an effective platform for accelerating the growth of start-ups? Do the existing incubators meet the expectations of start-ups? Are incubated start-ups able to attract funding from venture capitalists? These are only some of the questions that fall within the scope of this research. In this book, the authors explore the subject in-depth in an attempt to respond to them. For the purpose of this study, primary and secondary research data were used. In the context of American, European and Chinese incubator industries, this data was readily available. However, due to its nascent stage, there was not enough secondary data available in the context of the Indian incubation industry. Therefore, primary research was carried out. Thus, in order to design the research, structured interviews with the founders of start-ups and incubator managers were conducted. The findings of the study reveal that, despite the gaps between the offering of incubators and the expectations of start-ups, there is a positive impact of business incubators on job creation, wealth generation and the creation of intellectual property.

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Book SynopsisThe playing field for business has changed significantly in recent decades. The pace of change is accelerating, driven by increased technological progress and shrinking business lifespans. Economic and political uncertainty has risen dramatically and is likely to remain at elevated levels. Industry boundaries are blurring, increasing the potential paths to competitive disruption. Strategy is not dead—in fact, as the gap between winners and losers within industries continues to grow, it is more important than ever. However, the playbook needs to be reinvented for today’s business environment. Classical sources of competitive advantage, such as scale and differentiation, have not gone away, but they have been complemented by new dimensions of competition.　 This book discusses the new role of strategy in a dynamic, unpredictable context. Part 1 of this book revisits classical strategy frameworks and what changes should be made to apply them to the modern era. Part 2 discusses new strategic capabilities companies need today, such as adapting to uncertain environments and shaping new or disrupted ones. Part 3 examines the expanding boundaries of strategy, including new competitive imperatives as well as the wider range of timescales on which businesses must now operate. Drawing on the work of the BCG Henderson Institute and its fellows and ambassadors over several years, Dynamic Strategy will help business professionals as well as academics and students with an interest in strategy understand the new competitive challenges that businesses face and develop a playbook to address them. Events around the book Link to a De Gruyter Online Event in which Martin Reeves, Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, talks about successful business strategies in turbulent times:https://youtu.be/84YE4DBdQpo

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Book SynopsisThis study paper uses a reform of the Danish Penal Code concerning violent crimes to study the effects of an exogenous increase in incarceration length on labour market outcomes during the first three years after release. This is measured by unemployment rates, dependency on other public transfers, and earnings.

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Book SynopsisInter-Organizational Relations (IOR), the study of Strategic Alliances, Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Networks and other forms of relationship between organizations, is a field of study that has burgeoned over the last four decades, but is fragmented, drawing contributions from a wide variety of disciplines, theoretical bases, and sectoral interests. The Oxford Handbook of Inter-Organizational Relations provides a structured overview of the field. With contributions from leading international experts on their particular areas of expertise, it is an authoritative introduction to its research findings. The material is organized in three main sections. The first relates to research that focuses on particular manifestations of IORs such as industry, supply, policy and project networks, public and voluntary sector partnerships, strategic alliances, and so on. The second section relates to research that stems from distinct disciplinary or theoretical bases, including social networks, evolutiTrade ReviewThe Handbook is a wide ranging and ambitious collection of original essays written by contemporary scholars.... It calls for a dialogue between different perspectives in the field of IOR. The editors integrative efforts have been crowned with success.... Researchers at various career stages will be delighted by the rich spectrum of theoretical perspectives, research approaches and empirical contexts. * Work, Employment & Society *Table of ContentsSECTION I: INTRODUCTION; SECTION II: MANIFESTATIONS OF INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONS; SECTION III: THEORETICAL AND DISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES ON THE STUDY OF INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONS; SECTION IV: KEY TOPICS IN INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH; SECTION V: CONCLUSION

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Book SynopsisMuch discussion on corporate governance assumes companies are owned and controlled separately, yet this is not the norm worldwide. This book explores the foundations of separation in UK companies, asking how the widely held company came to prominence and why and how the UK stock market came to be dominated by institutional shareholders.Trade ReviewThis fine survey is a definitive contribution to British business and legal history, but it can also be recommended to anyone trying to understand long-run developments in financial markets and corporate governance elsewhere. * Leslie Hannah, Business History Review *Its ideas are too important to be limited to universities and libraries. And, although the focus is on Britain, it has relevance for other economies, not least the US. * Morgen Witzel, Financial Times *Cheffin's book is an excellent contribution to the missing debate and literature in the United Kingdom on why the separation of ownership from control occured in the United Kingdom. It provides credible reasons with empirical data to support the findings. there are some useful charts and data by way of support. This book is highly recommended and should be on all bookshelves. * Dr Saleem Sheikh, International Company and Commercial Law Review, Issue 10, 2009 *A fascinating analytical investigation of a pervasive feature of modern British companies...for those seeking an understanding of how British companies have developed and of the underlying reasons for the governance of British companies, in their historical and economic context, there can be no better place to start than with this book. It has been meticulously and scrupulously researched and is elegantly and engagingly written...Professor Cheffin's book embodies the very best features of academic scholarship and deserves to be widely read and consulted. It comes with this reviewer's strongest endorsement. * Professor Stephen Girvin, The Journal of Business Law, Issue 7, 2009 *Business historians, economists and, I am sure, a much wider readership will turn repeatedly to this volume for a substantive account of the ownership of British business over the past two centuries * Robin Pearson, University of Hull, Business Archives: Sources and History, No 99 *The author states that the book 'offers numerous insights for those interested in comparative corporate governance, for those engaged in the study of British business and economic history and for those intrigued by the relationship between law and markets' (p.24). There is no doubt that the book succeeds in doing this and in doing it exceedingly well. * Graeme Wines, Accounting History 15.133 *The book offers various insights for advanced students and researchers interested in British business and economic history. And, although it focuses on Britain, the book is a mine of insightful information for those seeking an improved understanding of comparative corporate governance. * Dionysia Katelouzou, Phd, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Student Law Review *...[This book] display[s] an impressive commitment to a multi-disciplinary approach which embraces law, financial economics, and politics, plus frequent checks on empirical evidence, when available. * Ron Weir, University of York, Economic History Review 62.4 *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Setting the Scene ; 2. The Determinants of Ownnership and Control: Current Theories ; 3. The Sell Side ; 4. The Buy Side ; 5. Up to 1880 ; 6. 1880 - 1914 ; 7. The Separation of Ownership and Control by 1914 ; 8. 1914 - 1939 ; 9. 1940 - 1990: The Sell Side ; 10. 1940 - 1990: The Buy Side ; 11. Epilogue: Challenges to the UK System of Ownership and Control

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Book SynopsisPresents an organizational perspective of social enterprises, which allows us to analyze issues such as their governing structure, their modes of operation and their marketing strategies, and to begin to formulate some theoretical constructs on how these entities can survive and thrive.Table of ContentsList of Tables List of Figures Foreword; S.R.Smith Notes on Contributors Introduction; B.Gidron & Y.Hasenfeld PART I: THEORETICAL APPROACHES The State of Theory and Research on Social Enterprises; D.R.Young Social Enterprises and Social Categories; J.Galaskiewicz & S.N.Barringer Conceptions of Social Enterprise in Europe: A Comparative Perspective with the United States; J.Defourny & M.Nyssens Defining Social Enterprise across Different Contexts: A Conceptual Framework Based on Institutional Factors; J.A.Kerlin PART II: EMPIRICAL STUDIES Managing Conflicting Institutional Logics: Social Service vs. Market; E.Garrow & Y.Hasenfeld The Phenomenon of Social Businesses: Some Insights from Israel; B.Gidron & I.Abbou Social Enterprise in Mixed-Form Fields: Challenges and Prospects; P.B.McInerney Chasing the Double-Bottom Line: Fair Trade and the Elusive Win-win; C.Child Mission Control: Examining the Institutionalization of New Legal Forms of Social Enterprise in Different Strategic Action Fields; K.Cooney Postscript The Legitimacy of Social Entrepreneurship: Reflexive Isomorphism in a Pre Paradigmatic Field; A.Nicholls

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to taking your company public--successfully This updated version of the Ernst & Young Guide to Taking Your Company Public looks at the IPO as a milestone in a larger process called The Value Journey?sm, the basis for the work of the Ernst & Young Center for Strategic Transactions??, a business advisory resource for CEOs.Table of ContentsThe CEO's Overview. The Journey's Early, Vital Steps. Chart Your Transaction Strategy. Chart Your Personal Strategy. Create the Winning Team. Complete Your IPO Platform. Be the Public Company. The IPO Event. Deliver the Value. Appendices. Glossary. About the Authors. Index.

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Book SynopsisIf you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail.?Whether you?re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment,Why Startups Failis essential reading.??Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, andNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Lean StartupandThe Startup WayWhy do startups fail? That question caughtHarvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn?t answerit.So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures.?Bad Bedfellows.Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder?s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly.?False Starts.In following the oft-cited advice to ?fail fast? and to ?launch before you?re ready,? founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions.?False Promises.Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand.?Speed Traps.Despite the pressure to ?get big fast,? hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures.?Help Wanted.Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both.?Cascading Miracles.Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong.Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise?from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles?Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them.A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success.

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Book SynopsisIn this revised update, the authors have extended and refined their analysis of Detroit-area automakers and political leaders negotiating the selection of new factory sites and the consequent addition of thousands of jobs to the local economy. This analysis utilises the concept of ""solution sets"".

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