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Business strategy
Strategic Management and Public Service Performance
Andrews, Rhys, Boyne, George, Law, Jennifer, ...
Hardcover. Strategic management makes a difference to the performance of public organizations. This book demonstrates that the most appropriate response is 'it all depends': on which aspects of strategy content and processes are pursued together, and how these are combined with organizational structure and the technical and institutional environment Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJVN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252424
- ISBN
- 9780230252424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.08
€ 129.08
Hardcover. An engaging discussion of the goals and purpose of the business enterprise illuminating the long-running debate over the goals of the firm. Series: Bocconi on Management. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230250161
- ISBN
- 9780230250161
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.66
€ 127.66
Hardcover. This is an inspiring, and practical book about seeing more of the future markets than the competitors. It is the first comprehensive model for analyzing and managing the future systematically and effectively. The five futures glasses and the 'Eltville Model' are simple, but thorough tools to improve thinking and communicating about the future. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 168 x 21. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230247055
- ISBN
- 9780230247055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.24
€ 68.24
Big Business, Big Responsibilities: From Villains to Visionaries: How ...
Wales, Andy, Gorman, Matthew, Hope, Dunstan
Hardcover. Big business is often seen as the villain in terms of the environment or social wellbeing. But some leading businesses are becoming leaders in the fight against climate change and protectors of human rights. This book explains why this is now a core part of strategy and not just philanthropy for these businesses. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230243958
- ISBN
- 9780230243958
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Leading Smart Transformation: A Roadmap for World Class Government
Kakabadse, Nada, Omar, Mohammad, Abouchakra, ...
Hardcover. In the turbulence of recent times, how we run corporations has been examined from every angle. Corporations have proved adept at change; governments have stuck to established rules. The challenge is to put in place machinery to provide services in a way that resists the growth of bureaucracy. The need for SMART government could not be starker. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJD; KJMB; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230243729
- ISBN
- 9780230243729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.00
€ 96.00
Hardcover. A lively and hands-on exploration of corporate-NGO alliances. It offers original insight to understand why alliances exist and to what end. It also looks into the asymmetries between partners and dwells on three crucial aspects of alliances management : alliance capacity development, stakeholder involvement and alliance metrics. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJVV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240964
- ISBN
- 9780230240964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
Hardcover. The threat we face from high-stakes risk has never been higher. These challenges include environmental pollution, fragile financial systems and the threat of widespread geopolitical violence. This book suggests that a return to natural risk levels -- those in accordance with naturally occurring background levels -- is both desirable and achievable. Num Pages: 171 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238275
- ISBN
- 9780230238275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.92
€ 66.92
Hardcover. This book investigates the business strategies chosen by oil and gas service companies operating in China, Singapore and Malaysia. It provides an analytical view of the reliability of strategic theoretical frameworks based on Western business practice but applied in a non-Western business environment like Asia. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMM; 1FMS; 1FPC; KJC; KNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235595
- ISBN
- 9780230235595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.79
€ 67.79
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235502
- ISBN
- 9780230235502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.36
€ 68.36
The Outsourcing Enterprise: From Cost Management to Collaborative Inno...
Willcocks, Leslie P., Cullen, Sara, Craig, An...
Hardcover. Evidence shows that organizations with both a CEO and a team involved in sourcing strategy and supplier configuration make more effective decisions. If the wrong supplier is chosen, performance can be negatively affected. Here the authors look at how companies can improve their outsourcing capabilities. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 316 pages, 303 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230231917
- ISBN
- 9780230231917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.11
€ 130.11
Hardcover. Over the next few years political and financial power will move in the direction of individuals, companies and nations that are able to use energy in a more efficient way. This book describes this challenge and presents a way forward by which we may achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency in the different areas that need to change. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJC; KNBP; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 628. Four Necessary Steps to Make Clean Energy the Next Success Story. 320 pages, 5 tables, 10 figures. Over the next few years political and financial power will move in the direction of individuals, companies and nations that are able to use energy in a more efficient way. This book describes this challenge and presents a way forward by which we may achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency in the different areas that need to change. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCP; KJC; KNBP; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229198
- ISBN
- 9780230229198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.50
€ 85.50
Hardcover. It is imperative to equip practitioners with a workable framework to manage component-based development in distributed environments, and to offer a theoretical construct to academics wishing to advance the study of global teams. This book outlines the key challenges faced by projects and offers tools to implement CBD in global teams. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJM; UMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222441
- ISBN
- 9780230222441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.75
€ 67.75
Hardcover. By analysing the rationales for sustainability strategies, this book addresses a timely question for managers, academics and MBAs: 'when does it pay to be green?' Based on solid theoretical foundations and empirical research, it clarifies the elements involved in the formation and evaluation of sustainability strategies in firms. Series: Insead Business Press. Num Pages: 272 pages, 13 figures. BIC Classification: KJC; KJG; RNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230212985
- ISBN
- 9780230212985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.29
€ 68.29
Outsourcing Global Services: Knowledge, Innovation and Social Capital ...
Ilan Oshri, Julia Kotlarsky, Leslie Willcocks
Hardcover. This book provides in-depth insights into the practices that lead to success in outsourcing global services. Written by internationally acclaimed academics, it covers best practices on IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing and netsourcing. This book is a must read for any practitioner, academic or student concerned with global sourcing. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230206670
- ISBN
- 9780230206670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.94
€ 68.94
Hardcover. Imagine planning an event like the Olympics. Now imagine planning the same event but not knowing when or where it will take place, or how many will attend. This is what humanitarian logisticians are up against. Oversights result in serious consequences for the victims of disasters. So they have to get it right, fast. Series: Insead Business Press. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSR; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205758
- ISBN
- 9780230205758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.27
€ 84.27
Hardcover. An in depth analysis of the key determinants of successful direct investment strategy by foreign firms in India, providing important cues to multinational companies in India and other developing countries on how to strategically invest in these host countries for the benefit of both the company and the country involved. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202696
- ISBN
- 9780230202696
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.36
€ 67.36
Hardcover. Alliances are becoming an ever more important strategic weapon to succeed in many industries. This book describes how various leading firms have succeeded in learning how to manage their alliance portfolios and uses cutting edge research to offer advice on alliance management skills. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 16. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201699
- ISBN
- 9780230201699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.45
€ 128.45
Hardcover. De Lange suggests a new contextually linked building block model to develop theories of the firm in the field of strategy and organizations. Num Pages: 256 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230114548
- ISBN
- 9780230114548
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.67
€ 67.67
Development Connections: Unveiling the Impact of New Information Techn...
Inter-American Development Bank, Chong, Alber...
Paperback. A comprehensive look at information and communication technologies in Latin America and their impact on development of the region. Editor(s): Chong, Alberto. Num Pages: 324 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJC; KJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111943
- ISBN
- 9780230111943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.51
€ 129.51
Hardcover. Inside the Multi-Generational Family is an inside look at how familial relationships affect the success or the failure of the family business. Many family business owners encounter conflict between siblings, children, and other relatives--especially when they're all involved with the business. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJMD; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 423.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Printing
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111844
- ISBN
- 9780230111844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.16
€ 28.16
Hardcover. Using concrete examples this book puts the commoditization phenomenon under the microscope, laying out an economic analysis, followed by solutions and strategic recommendations. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230105300
- ISBN
- 9780230105300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.16
€ 67.16
Hardcover. This book investigates whether and why social structure influences cooperative organizational strategic decision making in an international relations context. It looks in particular at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Num Pages: 290 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230105164
- ISBN
- 9780230105164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.69
€ 67.69
Paperback. There are many books on strategy. The specific purpose of this book is to give a concise and portable guide to the essential elements of successful strategy. The readers will be able to improve the quality and content of their own strategies and thus improve substantially the results achieved. Num Pages: 106 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 130 x 202 x 6. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230009066
- ISBN
- 9780230009066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Hardcover. This book considers the concept of strategic community, a framework that integrates knowledge possessed by people, groups or organizations across boundaries. Case studies demonstrate how strategy, organization and leadership in corporations, represent the dynamic view of strategy necessary to obtain competitive organizational capability. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 222 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006850
- ISBN
- 9780230006850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.03
€ 129.03