كتب ادارة Management 2

Qualities of Effective Teachers, 2nd Edition
by James H. Stronge


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Publisher: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve
Number Of Pages: 198
Publication Date: 2007-01-30
Sales Rank: 185275
ISBN / ASIN: 1416604618
EAN: 9781416604617
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve
Studio: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve
Average Rating: 3
Total Reviews: 2




Book Description:

Remember those great teachers who made you excited about learning? Remember how it felt to be in their classes and to experience how they made their classrooms come alive? What made those teachers special? What qualities and skills did they have to ignite student learning? Most important, how did those teachers help their students become successful?

In Qualities of Effective Teachers, 2nd edition, James H. Stronge shows educators how to recreate this same excitement and enthusiasm in their own classrooms by describing the characteristics and skills of effective teachers. Stronge synthesizes research to identify specific teacher behaviors that contribute to student achievement. Rather than look at outside factors like demographics, district leadership, and state mandates, Stronge focuses specifically on what teachers can control: their own preparation, personality, and practices.

Learn how effective teachers
*Prepare to be effective educators.
*Establish, manage, and maintain learning-focused classroom environments.
*Organize time, communicate expectations, and plan instruction.
*Present curriculum to support active and engaged learning.
*Monitor student progress, identify student potential, and meet the needs of special populations in the classroom.

This second edition includes new tips and tools for engaging at-risk students and high-ability students. It also includes skills checklists and an expanded, annotated bibliography to provide a springboard for further insight and exploration. Teachers, educators who hire teachers, teacher leaders, supervisors, and teachers-in-training can all use this book to learn to how to develop better teachers and to improve the quality of learning for all students.

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The Leadership Lexicon
By Rick Bellingham, William O'Brien


Publisher: HRD Press, Inc.
Number Of Pages: 206
Publication Date: 2005-05-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0874258553
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780874258554
Binding: Paperback


Product Description:

This handbook is perfect for busy leaders with little time on the job to devote to improving their effectiveness. Its packed with concrete behaviors for becoming the type of leader others followmore than 500 skills and 1,500 actionable suggestions that can be put to use immediately. The authors provide a new model of leadership based on five essentials that compel people to follow. To be effective, leaders must be able to: identify opportunities and threats build the programs and teams required to meet those challenges drive for results These three competencies must be grounded by two remaining essentials of leadership: Character Commitment Chapter one focuses on how to analyze conditions and possibilities, establish the right mind-set, develop the plan and priorities, and make hard decisions. Chapter two addresses the challenge of building individual, team, organizational, and customer competencies. Chapter three examines how to apply skills, manage for results, and achieve profitability. The book contains page after page of tips and strategies: over 100 competencies required for extraordinary leadershipfrom strategic thinking and resource planning to business writing, involving employees and beyond 510 skills required for proficiency in each competency 35 development suggestions for each skill that will improve the ability to lead

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Adaptive and Integrated Water Management: Coping with Complexity and Uncertainty
By Claudia Pahl-Wostl, Pavel Kabat, Jörn Möltgen


Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 440
Publication Date: 2007-12-14
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3540759409
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783540759409
Binding: Hardcover


Product Description:



Sustainable water management is a key environmental challenge of the 21st century. Developing and implementing innovative management approaches and how to cope with the increasing complexity and uncertainties was the theme of the first International Conference on Adaptive and Integrated Water Management, held in November 2007 in Basel, Switzerland. The conference volume includes selected contributions on conceptual and methodological innovations and empirical insights from case studies on important themes such as multi-level governance, change management, vulnerability assessment, environmental flows, uncertainty analysis and the impacts of climate change. The book addresses a wide interdisciplinary audience of scientists and professionals from academia, industry, and involved in policy making.

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Careers for Geniuses & Other Gifted Types (Careers for You Series)
By Jan Goldberg


Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 2007-09-26
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071482164
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071482165
Binding: Paperback


Book Description:



The only career series to match the right job with the right personality

Vital information in each book includes:
Suggested jobs in a wide range of settings, from the office to the outdoors
A selection of jobs with different levels of educational requirements
Advice on competing in hot job markets
Tips on transforming hobbies into job skills

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The Inner Game of Work
by W. Timothy Gallwey

ISBN: 0375500073
Title: The Inner Game of Work
Author: W. Timothy Gallwey
Publisher: Random House
Publication Date: 1999-12-21
Number Of Pages: 240

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* Subjects > Business & Investing > Business Life > General
* Subjects > Business & Investing > General
* Subjects > Business & Investing > Management & Leadership > Management
* Subjects > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Industrial Psychology
* Subjects > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Occupational & Organizational
Management & management techniques
Psychology
Industrial Psychology
Business / Economics / Finance
Business/Economics
Work
Business Life - General
Business & Economics / General
Business
Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Psychological aspects


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Book Description

Since the publication some two decades ago of his bestselling The Inner Game of Tennis and The Inner Game of Golf, Timothy Gallwey has come to believe that those books' overriding principle--eliminate negative internal interference to bring about positive self-change--is applicable to virtually any activity.

Now, in The Inner Game of Work, he applies that principle to the arena where the biggest turn-of-the-millennium game of all is being played. "We are constantly told that we live in an age of change," Gallwey writes, "and nowhere are we told more frequently that we have to change than in the workplace." As on the court and the course, he contends, those changes necessary to survive and thrive can be effectively realized by quieting our inner doubts and learning to rely on our own natural instincts and behavior.

How does Gallwey suggest we do this? His method is twofold: "focus of attention ... the quintessential component of superior performance in every activity" and "clarity of desire behind the focus." Through example and clear instruction, he shows how to minimize self-distracting thoughts that serve to undermine our confidence in the workplace and similar settings, and subsequently to begin "playing in the zone" like elite athletes who have learned to visualize their goals unerringly and proceed unremittingly (and almost unconsciously) in their pursuit.

It will take no small amount of dedication to put these ideas into practice, but those who do should find that Gallwey's advice relates as well to the working world as it does to the sporting world. --Howard Rothman

From Library Journal

Gallwey, the best-selling author of The Inner Game of Tennis and The Inner Game of Golf, here applies his sports expertise to the workplace. As a consultant to Bell and AT&T, Gallwey devised and demonstrated methods to help employees excel by expanding constrictive work routines and engaging their intellect more fully by increasing their awareness of the tasks at hand.

Gallwey conjectures that by focusing on one's ability and becoming aware of distractions, one may become more fulfilled and, therefore, more successful at work. The book presents exercises to help understand and develop focus and can be a valuable tool for helping to bring about positive changes in attitudes and productivity through work satisfaction.

Recommended for public, corporate, and academic libraries supporting business management.
Robert L. Balliot Jr., Middletown P.L., RI
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Electronic Security Systems: A Manager's Guide to Evaluating and Selecting System Solutions
by Robert Pearson

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Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2006-11-29
Sales Rank: 1534853
ISBN / ASIN: 0750679999
EAN: 9780750679992
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
Studio: Butterworth-Heinemann
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Book Description:

Electronic Security Systems is a book written to help the security professional understand the various electronic security functional components and the ways these components interconnect. Providing a holistic approach to solving security issues, this book discusses such topics as integrating electronic functions, developing a system, component philosophy, possible long-term issues, and the culture within a corporation. The book uses a corporate environment as its example; however, the basic issues can be applied to virtually any environment.

For a security professional to be effective, he or she needs to understand the electronics as they are integrated into a total security system. Electronic Security Systems allows the professional to do just that, and is an invaluable addition to any security library.

* Provides a well-written and concise overview of electronic security systems and their functions
* Takes a holistic approach by focusing on the integration of different aspects of electronic security systems
* Includes a collection of practical experiences, solutions, and an approach to solving technical problems


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Transactional Six Sigma and Lean Servicing: Leveraging Manufacturing Concepts to Achieve World-Class Service
by Betsi Harris Ehrlich


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Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 296
Publication Date: 2002-06-13
Sales Rank: 527615
ISBN / ASIN: 1574443259
EAN: 9781574443257
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC
Average Rating: 4
Total Reviews: 6


Book Description: )


This ground breaking "how to" book is a practical guide for implementing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methods in a transactional service oriented environment. It uses real case studies and examples to show how Six Sigma and Lean Servicing™ techniques have been implemented and proven effective in achieving substantial documented results. The author covers both theory and practical application of Lean Servicing™, Six Sigma DMAIC and Six Sigma DFSS concepts and methods that can be used effectively in service organizations to achieve reduced costs and a new level of service excellence.





Date: 2005-08-27 Rating: 5
Review:

A must read for anyone who is in Six Sigma or involved with improving quality in their organization.

Having been a Green Belt and now a full time Black Belt, this is the first book that I have found out of several that I have read that is exactly what I am doing day to day. The book is easy to understand and sheds additional light on the processes of Six Sigma. The chapters give excellent examples! The author is very skilled at her trade. She is currently a Master Black Belt and instructor with my organization. I, along with many others rely on her expertise. Thanks Betsi, you're a great mentor.


Date: 2003-06-07 Rating: 2
Review:

Lean Servicing??

I bought the book to learn about Lean Servicing. While Lean Servicing is 50% of the title, it is less than 10% of the text. Just one case study/example.


Date: 2003-01-11 Rating: 5
Review:

Excellent Choice!

If you are a Six Sigma novice or a new Black Belt or Green Belt, this is the book for you! Ehrlich's book takes the mystery out of Six Sigma by explaining the concepts of using Six Sigma and Lean in the service industry succinctly and accurately. The book has great servicing examples that make the concepts very easy to comprehend.

I highly recommend this book and intend to make it a "must read" for my associates.

50 Math and Science Games for Leadership
By Seah Wee Khee, Sukandar Hadinoto, Charles Png, Ang Ying Zhen


Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Number Of Pages: 220
Publication Date: 2007-03-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812706925
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812706928
Binding: Paperback


Product Description:

Did you like Math or Science in school? Have you played games that stimulated your thought processes for Math and Science? Trying to be creative in your Math, Science or leadership class? Can leadership be taught? Is leadership an Art or a Science or Math? Seeking to impact your training program with creative games? A primer for leadership development, this book introduces Math and Science games with a review process component that can be used for leadership instruction. The book highlights key leadership principles which show that leaders must: Ask questions; Be disciplined; Create and see things differently; Develop resources; Engage in active listening; Make priorities; Multiply leaders; Problem solve; Set an example; Sacrifice; Search and explore; Strategize; Support diversity; Work in teams and collaborate.


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Project Management Methodologies: Selecting, Implementing, and Supporting Methodologies and Processes for Projects (Youth Communicates)
By Jason Charvat


Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 264
Publication Date: 2003-02-07
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471221783
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471221784
Binding: Hardcover


Book Description:

Explore this comprehensive survey of the tools, tips, techniques, and tactics that project managers need to successfully complete their projects. Seasoned project management consultant Jay Charvat presents a detailed description of each methodology currently available, weighs the advantages and disadvantages of each, and provides a plan for implementation. He includes expert advice on putting the methodologies to use in both individual projects and across the organization and provides detailed guidance on maintenance and support.

Buy it today!





Summary: Essential reading for experienced project managers
Rating: 5

Regardless of whether you are a PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP), or a PRINCE2 Practitioner, or hold any other project management certification, this book will improve your skills.

It does not replace knowledge or process areas on any of the existing project management approaches, but, instead, shows you how to tailor an approach that best fits project objectives. In many ways the approach in this book is more similar to the UK PRINCE2 standard because of the emphasis on project organization and stakeholders.

For readers who hold the PMP certification this book's distinction between methodologies and frameworks, and how to select and implement the most effective methodology will add coherency to the PMBOK framework upon which the certification is based. The author's approach does not supplant or alter the PMBOK process areas. It indirectly shows how much each process area should be given during the life of the project. It also fills in gaps in the PMBOK approach with respect to project organization. This material can also be effectively used in a PMO.

The project templates and techniques are invaluable tools for any project manager. I have one issue with the book: the URL given for the downloadable templates is a dead link. However, I believe this is one of the most important books published in recent years, and it is most useful for experienced project managers who can appreciate the in-depth information the author imparts.


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Enterprise-Wide Change: Superior Results Through Systems Thinking (Jossey-Bass Series) (J-B O-D (Organizational Development)) (J-B O-D (Organizational ... (J-B O-D (Organizational Development))
By Stephen Haines, Gail Aller-Stead, Jim McKinlay


Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Date: 2004-10-19
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0787971464
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780787971465
Binding: Paperback


Book Description:

Leave piecemeal strategic change approaches behind and learn how to plan, facilitate, and integrate your change efforts for lasting success. Enterprise-Wide Change takes you through the Rollercoaster of Change, showing you how to deal with resistance, regard skeptics as your best friends, and build a buy-in and stay-in strategy among your employees. The authors use the science of Systems Thinking -- a comprehensive, yet simple and integrated way to analyze and build synergy from key organizational elements. Youll find proven and practical questions, summaries, case studies, examples, and worksheets as well as systems tools, tips, and techniques to foster organization change and development.


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Leave piecemeal strategic change approaches behind and learn how to plan, facilitate, and integrate your change efforts for lasting success. Enterprise-Wide Change takes you through the “Rollercoaster of Change,” showing you how to deal with resistance, regard skeptics as your best friends, and build a buy-in and stay-in strategy among your employees. The authors use the science of “Systems Thinking” ¾a comprehensive, yet simple and integrated way to analyze and build synergy from all key organizational elements needed for enterprise-wide and transformational change. This seminal book integrates what is needed to effectively transform any organization including: scanning of the environment and marketplace, clarifying the vision and core values, targeting marketplace value-added positioning, building key outcome success measures and goals, identifying critical business and human issues and opportunities, and developing the shared core strategies and action plans.

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Time Management 2003-04
by Marc Mancini

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Manage IT!: Organizing IT Demand and IT Supply
By Theo Thiadens


Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 617
Publication Date: 2005-10-19
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1402036396
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781402036392
Binding: Hardcover


Book Description:



In the network economy almost every organization depends on perfect IT facilities. Every organization is forced to reflect on its IT demand. Realizing the organization of supply and demand is the subject of this book.



The book consists of five parts. In the first part, IT management tasks and the objects involved are discussed. The execution of these tasks has to meet with functional and performance demands. These requirements are more easily met when an organization has a transparent IT architecture at its disposal.

The second part outlines traditional IT management. The starting point is a process-oriented functioning of the IT organization. This goes for both the IT demand organization as well as the IT supply organization. In this part, methods like BISML, ASL, ITIL, MOF, MSF, TMN and eTOM are discussed.



The third part deals with controlling IT. The aim of this control is diverse. Control is different when striving for efficiency and complying with accountants requirements, compared to the control as used when IT is a means to comply with customers and/or chain partners wishes. In the latter case, innovation of IT processes is an issue.



Part four tackles aspects of IT management. Amongst other things, the financial, personnel, purchasing, legal and security aspect in IT are discussed. Besides this, attention is paid to entering service agreements and achieving standardization. The book ends with a look into the future. The effects of striving for "utility computing" and better control of IT by means of "IT portfolio management" are explained.



The book is supported by the website www.ict-management.com. On this site every chapter can be found in the form of a presentation. Lecturers using the book have access to suggestions with solutions for all of the 17 smaller and 8 larger cases included in the book.


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Research Methodology in Strategy and Management, Volume 2 (Research Methodology in Strategy and Management)
By David J Ketchen, Donald D Bergh


Publisher: JAI Press
Number Of Pages: 218
Publication Date: 2005-07-31
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0762312084
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780762312085
Binding: Hardcover


Book Description:

Research methods present the strategic management field with great opportunities and challenges. This second volume of Research Methodology in Strategy and Management includes three types of chapters. One set of chapters describes challenges and opportunities inherent in particular content areas, including resource-based theory, strategic groups research, entrepreneurship, real options, and the construct of performance. A second group of chapters examine key ontological and epistemological issues in the strategic management context, including the relationship between theory and method, the human side of research methods, and mixed-level research. A final group of chapters describe how strategy researchers can better use particular methods. These methods include meta-analysis, Internet-based surveys, and cognitive mapping techniques. Collectively, the chapters offer state of the art thinking about research methodology provided by intellectual leaders within the management field.


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Risk-sharing in the Pharmaceutical Industry: The Case of Out-licensing (Contributions to Management Science)
By Gerrit Reepmeyer


Publisher: Physica-Verlag Heidelberg
Number Of Pages: 297
Publication Date: 2006-01-13
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3790816671
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783790816679
Binding: Paperback


Book Description:

The costs of developing a new drug have reached record levels in the pharmaceutical industry. As any failure of a new drug candidate can lead to significant losses, many pharmaceutical companies are looking for new approaches to reduce their exposure to R and D risks. In this context, the book deals with the topic of out-licensing as a novel form of risk-sharing collaborations. The phenomenon of out-licensing is illustrated by three major case studies of Novartis, Schering and Roche as well as several smaller case studies. In addition, the Noble Prize awarded economic theory of Adverse Selection is applied to analyze the topic theoretically. The gained insights allow identifying the critical parameters of out-licensing collaborations and thereby provide R and D managers with recommendations on how to conclude and manage this type of deals more effectively


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Managerial Finance, Volume 33 Number 9 2007: Exchange rate exposure and its determinants

By: Ahmed El-Masry (Guest Editor)

ISSN: 03074358

EAN: 9781846635649



Editorial Objective
The journal aims to provide an international forum for the publication of high quality research in: finance, financial management, international finance, economics, banking, financial markets, financial institutions, financial strategy, accounting and management information.

Managerial Finance aims to answer the questions that are central to the operations of today's industries and their financial management. In so doing, MF seeks to address such questions as:

Why are financial aspects so important?
What should firms do about new investment, mergers and dividends?
Why are share prices important?
How much should firms borrow?
Why are cash flows and risk so important?


Editorial Criteria
A new editorial team is currently being put in place and once this is finalised an updated set of criteria will be posted here.

Coverage
Each publication in 2007 and 2008 will be a special issue, with a guest editor, dealing with a particular topic relating to those found in the journal's overall objective. Subjects to be dealt with in 2007 include:

European Financial Markets
Managing Risks with Derivatives
Exchange Rate Exposure and its Determinants
Initial Public Offerings
Payout Policy


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Corporate Social Responsibility: Balancing Tomorrow's Sustainability and Today's Profitability
By David E. Hawkins


Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2006-09-04
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 023000220X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780230002203
Binding: Hardcover


Book Description:

This new approach to corporate social responsibility, drawing upon many contemporary examples, demonstrates the importance of balancing short term profitability with long term sustainability and shows how this relates to business issues including environmental change, ethical trading, corporate governance, risk management, sustainable development. and competitive balance.

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The IAF Handbook of Group Facilitation: Best Practices from the Leading Organization in Facilitation (J-B International Association of Facilitators)
By Sandy Schuman


Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Number Of Pages: 664
Publication Date: 2005-03-14
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 078797160X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780787971601
Binding: Hardcover


Book Description:

Sponsored by the International Association of Facilitators, The IAF Handbook of Group Facilitation offers the need-to-know basics in the field brought together by fifty leading practitioners and scholars. This indispensable resource includes successful strategies and methods, foundations, and resources for anyone who works with groups. The IAF Handbook of Group Facilitation provides an overview of the field for new and aspiring practitioners and a reliable reference for experienced group facilitators, including chapters on
Creating positive ongoing client relationships
Building trust and improving communications
Facilitating group brainstorming sessions
Drawing out the best in people
Developing a collaborative environment
Designing and facilitating dialogue
Managing conflicting agendas
Working with multicultural groups
Using improvisation
Understanding virtual meetings
Facilitating team start-up
Assessing group decision processes
Building expertise in facilitation
Reviewing core facilitation competencies
Modeling positive professional attitudes

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Buzz Marketing with Blogs For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
ISBN: 076458457X
Author: Susannah Gardner
Publisher: For Dummies
Edition: (March 28, 2005)
Paperback: 356 pages
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Summary:
In this instant-communication world, buzz means business! And one of the greatest ways to get customers and potential customers buzzing about your business is with a Web log, commonly called a blog. Blogs can help you: [*]Introduce the people behind your business [*]Discuss relevant issues [*]Provide a clearinghouse for information and expertise [*]Show your business as a good corporate citizen [*]Support an exchange of ideas [*]Get honest feedback from your customers [*]Affect public opinion [/list]
If you’re new to blogging, or if you know the mechanics of a blog but want some help refining and targeting yours, Buzz Marketing With Blogs For Dummies will get you going right away. An expert blogger shows you the ins and outs of putting together a professional-looking blog, walks you through the jargon, helps you decide what your blog should do, and even explains various software solutions. You’ll find out how to: [*]Set up and maintain a blog, write in blogging style, and observe blogging etiquette [*]Define your audience and target your blog to reach them [*]Involve your customers, earn their trust, educate the public, and build community [*]Avoid possible legal pitfalls while keeping your blog interesting [*]Encourage contributions and links to your blog [*]Use images and design an eye-catching format [*]Optimize your blog for top search engine ratings, track your results, and measure your success [/list]
Written by Susannah Gardner, who has taught online journalism, directed multimedia efforts, and provided custom Web solutions to clients, Buzz Marketing With Blogs For Dummies even shares tips from the experts who establish and maintain some of the top-rated business blogs. You’ll discover the secrets of success, how to spot and solve problems, what software can enhance your blogging life, and a whole lot more. It like having a staff of experts on call!

ow to Talk So People Listen: The Real Key to Job Success
By Sonya Hamlin


Publisher: HarperCollins
Number Of Pages: 265
Publication Date: 1988-04
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0060156694
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780060156695
Binding: Hardcover


Book Description:

Whether making a presentation or dealing one on one, interacting at a meeting or just answering questions, do others listen when you talk? This book explains how to communicate successfully so people listen, understand, and are persuaded. It is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of communicating in the workplace and beyond.
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Perception-based Data Mining and Decision Making in Economics and Finance (Studies in Computational Intelligence)
By Ildar Batyrshin, Janusz Kacprzyk, Leonid Sheremetov, Lotfi A. Zadeh


Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 346
Publication Date: 2007-02
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3540362444
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783540362449
Binding: Hardcover


Book Description:



The primary goal of this book is to present to the scientific and management communities a selection of applications using recent Soft Computing (SC) and Computing with Words and Perceptions (CWP) models and techniques meant to solve some economics and financial problems that are of utmost importance. The book starts with a coverage of data mining tools and techniques that may be of use and significance for economic and financial analyses and applications. Notably, fuzzy and natural language based approaches and solutions for a more human consistent dealing with decision support, time series analysis, forecasting, clustering, etc. are discussed. The second part deals with various decision making models, particularly under probabilistic and fuzzy uncertainty, and their applications in solving a wide array of problems including portfolio optimization, option pricing, financial engineering, risk analysis etc. The selected examples could also serve as a starting point or as an opening out, in the SC and CWP techniques application to a wider range of problems in economics and finance.


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Strategic IT Management: Increase value, control performance, reduce costs
By Dirk Buchta, Marcus Eul, Helmut Schulte-Croonenberg


Publisher: Gabler
Number Of Pages: 219
Publication Date: 2007-04-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3834905577
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783834905574
Binding: Hardcover


Product Description:

"Growth, mergers, restructuring, innovation - all these important topics of today's companies cannot be implemented without a systematic approach to IT management. This book does not point out unrealistic 'one size fits all' solutions but offers basic systems to solve a broad range of IT problems and challenges. It also presents case examples for successfully implemented solutions- mostly in big companies as they ask for specific IT management."

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Measuring Entrepreneurship: Building A Statistical System (International Studies in Entrepreneurship)
By Emilio Congregado (Editor)


Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 338
Publication Date: 2007-10-24
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387722874
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387722870
Binding: Hardcover


Book Description:



This volume provides a comprehensive review of the theoretical concepts and empirical models of entrepreneurship from a non-conventional perspective. Its main purpose is to contribute to the design of an efficient system of indicators of entrepreneurship and competitiveness. The existence of a gap between the theory of entrepreneurship and the methods and data available for testing its main propositions has been widely recognized. Hence, some of the most prestigious researchers have collaborated to review and develop the statistical sources, indicators and proxies currently available for empirical studies on the phenomena of entrepreneurship.

The book thereby makes recent advances in the theory and application of the economics of entrepreneurship accessible to a wider audience, including policy makers, emphasizing data requirements to advance the future research agenda and to allow for a better design and monitoring of entrepreneurial policy.



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Title: Logistics -An introduction to supply chain management

Author: Waters, Donald

ISBN: 1-4039-1447-8

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd

Category: marketing. trade

Language: English

Summary: Logistics - An Introduction to Supply Chain Management is an essential introduction for any business student studying Logistics or Supply Chain Management. The text uses chapter aims, summaries, boxed items, case studies, worked examples, problem discussion questions and suggested reading to illustrate and guide the student through the text. It takes a broad view of logistics, exploring all the main concepts within a wide business context, with a strong focus on application and practical situations. This clear and well-written text gives a very up to date perspective on this fast moving field. It explores the management of logistics and its strategic role within an organisation, while examining new developments in the field and providing an international dimension to the subject. Contents: PART ONE: INTRODUCTION The Context of Logistics Integrating the Supply Chain PART TWO: PLANNING THE SUPPLY CHAIN Logistics Strategy Implementing the Strategy Locating Facilities Planning Resources Controlling Material Flow Measuring and Improving Performance PART THREE: ACTIVITIES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN Procurement Inventory Management Warehousing and Material Handling Transport Global Logistics Author Biographies: DONALD WATERS was Professor of Management at the University of Calgary. He has extensive experience of teaching and researching the in area of logistics management.

Macroeconomic Risk Management Against Natural Disasters: Analysis focused on governments in developing countries
By Hochrainer; Stefan


Publisher: duv
Number Of Pages: 201
Publication Date: 2006-12-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3835005944
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783835005945
Binding: Paperback


Product Description:

Natural disasters cause considerable economic damage. While developed countries usually are able to cope with the impacts of natural hazards, developing countries are faced with severe consequences for their resources. In order to prevent long-term macroeconomic repercussions, governments need a comprehensive disaster rick management strategy.


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Business Strategy: A Guide to Effective Decision-Making (The Economist Series)
By Jeremy Kourdi


Publisher: Bloomberg Press
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: 2003-10-29
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1861974590
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781861974594
Binding: Hardcover


Book Description:

Powerful new forces are reshaping the business world and the role of the manager in making effective strategic choices is increasingly demanding. This book shows today's manager how to create and sustain a dynamic, profitable business with techniques to support effective decisions. It evaluates the tools, tactics, and techniques for making profit-boosting decisions. Moreover, it contains insights into effective strategic decisions--what worked and why, what failed and why.



Summary: Solid reference on corporate strategy
Rating: 4

In this book, Jeremy Kourdi and the Economist survey the material you might cover in an M.B.A. course on corporate strategy. The book's 13 chapters are grouped into two parts. The first section, "The forces at work," illustrates the factors working on your business that affect its ability to function, grow and compete. The second part, "Making it happen: concepts and tools for strategic decision-making," shows you how to use various analytical tools to help your company. The range of topics is broad, so the text is concise of necessity. The downside is that the treatment of each topic is not particularly deep, though it is solid. If this alerts you to a subject of particular interest, you may have to seek greater depth and innovation elsewhere. Still, the information here will help you think about your processes and methods. We say you can rely on this accurate and well-organized compendium.


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