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Hardcover. Explores the idea that Europe's growth problems may be caused by weaknesses in capital markets and in the access to risk capital. It addresses the evaluation of the financial needs and constraints of start-up firms and how these might be bridged. The role of public sector intervention is analyzed, focusing on international best practices. Editor(s): Gualandri, Elisabetta; Venturelli, Valeria. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFH; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205055
- ISBN
- 9780230205055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.82
€ 118.82
Hardcover. Issues of visibility and invisibility are becoming increasingly apparent in gender research in organizations. This book will not only further develop current theoretical ideas around being seen and unseen within organizations, but will also provide us with the opportunity to problematize the concepts of visibility and invisibility. Editor(s): Lewis, Patricia; Simpson, Ruth. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 436.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230212114
- ISBN
- 9780230212114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Hardcover. Providing an insightful and challenging view of board functioning, governance application and top director interaction with business and the state. Scrutiny of board practice in countries as China, Russia, Turkey and Kazakhstan, establishes as many realities concerning governance and boards as there are nations, cultures, boards and directors. Editor(s): Kakabadse, Andrew; Kakabadse, Nada. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJRD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230212121
- ISBN
- 9780230212121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.43
€ 119.43
Hardcover. In celebration of IESE's 50 years of bridging the gap between theory and practice, this essential compilation brings together today's top researchers to tackle the real-life issues that family business owners face on a daily basis, shedding new light on the values that shape these special types of companies. Editor(s): Tapies, Josep; Ward, John L. Series: A Family Business Publication. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230212190
- ISBN
- 9780230212190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.02
€ 120.02
Hardcover. 'Innovation and Change in Japanese Management' shows which transformation processes and changes can be observed in Japanese companies in reaction to the economic challenges of the past decade. The book presents new research results and investigates the variety of changes that Japanese corporations and managers have experienced in recent years. Editor(s): Haghirian, Parissa. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 21. Weight in Grams: 438.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230216679
- ISBN
- 9780230216679
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.21
€ 119.21
Hardcover. Over the past few years social entrepreneurship has grown as a research field. In this 3rd volume in the series, contributions explore questions of values in social entrepreneurship as well as the identification and exploitation of social venturing opportunities. Editor(s): Robinson, Jeffrey. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230216686
- ISBN
- 9780230216686
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.61
€ 119.61
Hardcover. International business is synonymous with big challenges. Cultural and institutional complexities remain ever potent, so are 'newer' concerns like climate change and international terrorism. This timely book examines these challenges from the perspectives of different international business actors. Editor(s): Ibeh, Kevin; Davies, Sheena. Series: Academy of International Business (UKI) Series. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJMV2; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230218451
- ISBN
- 9780230218451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.33
€ 120.33
Hardcover. Questions of company governance have been examined over the years, but this has generally been in areas concerning shareholders. Meanwhile the management team and board of directors remain comparatively unexplored. This book has been written to provide a way into this relatively unknown world of executive committees. Editor(s): Bournois, Frank; Duval-Hamel, Jerome; Roussillon, Sylvie; Scaringella, Jean-Louis. Num Pages: 749 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1232.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230218598
- ISBN
- 9780230218598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.01
€ 186.01
Hardcover. The rapid takeoff of the continent-sized national economies and the increasing expense of extraction have led to strong tensions in petrol prices and a race towards alternative driving systems. This book analyses the emergence of a second automobile revolution through the trajectories of automobile firms since the nineties. Editor(s): Freyssenet, Michel. Num Pages: 489 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJV; KNDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 140 x 34. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219717
- ISBN
- 9780230219717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.92
€ 120.92
Hardcover. An in-depth look at the desired professional profile of new international managers in different aspects of business. It examines the qualities an international manager needs to possess, including commitment to environmental sustainability, sensitivity toward gender and diversity issues and an engagement in progressive entrepreneurship. Editor(s): Zsolnai, Laszlo; Tencati, Antonio. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380. A Vision of the Roles and Duties of Management. 200 pages, 16 tables, 7 figures, 6 black & white tables. Editor(s): Zsolnai, Laszlo; Tencati, Antonio. An in-depth look at the desired professional profile of new international managers in different aspects of business. It examines the qualities an international manager needs to possess, including commitment to environmental sustainability, sensitivity toward gender and diversity issues and an engagement in progressive entrepreneurship. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KJK. Dimension: 229 x 146 x 17. Weight: 380.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219878
- ISBN
- 9780230219878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.12
€ 62.12
Hardcover. Claudio Ciborra was one of the most innovative thinkers in the field of information systems. This book explains the intellectual contribution of Ciborra's work in a substantial introductory chapter, contains the most significant of his articles, and provides a sample of research that draws from his ideas. Editor(s): Avgerou, Chrisanthi; Lanzara, Giovan Francesco; Willcocks, Leslie P. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 445 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220737
- ISBN
- 9780230220737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.45
€ 121.45
Hardcover. The theory of path dependence continues to attract great interest in a range of disciplines. An increasing number of scholars have started to explicitly use this theory for studying organizational inertia and institutional rigidities. This volume presents a collection of papers from various international conferences that address these issues. Editor(s): Sydow, Jorg; Schreyogg, Georg. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220812
- ISBN
- 9780230220812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.21
€ 119.21
Hardcover. A timely evaluation of rapidly globalizing governance mechanisms in China and Japan. This book looks at how corporate governance practices in these countries are adapting to Anglo-American practices, but argues that these adaptations are selective, and both countries continue to retain their own local corporate governance practices in some areas. Editor(s): Nakamura, Masao. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221659
- ISBN
- 9780230221659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.16
€ 120.16
Hardcover. Bringing together contributors from a wide range of disciplines, countries and perspectives this book provides a thought-provoking overview of the human dimension of the workplace. It covers workplace problems as well as potential solutions. Essential reading for anyone committed to making the workplace a humane and effective place. Editor(s): Thompson, Neil; Bates, John. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221925
- ISBN
- 9780230221925
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.48
€ 62.48
Hardcover. While 'union organising' has developed over time and in many different environments, it has become apparent that a number of key problems have developed. Evaluating its efficacy in terms of union strategies, tactics, styles and resources, this title outlines a number of strategies for improving these deficiences. Editor(s): Gall, Professor Gregor. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222427
- ISBN
- 9780230222427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.70
€ 62.70
Hardcover. This volume in the International Papers in Political Economy series explores the latest developments in political economy, here focusing on experiences of privatization and of private finance initiatives. Topics covered include public-private partnerships, water privatization and electricity industry reform. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Sawyer, Malcolm. Series: International Papers in Political Economy. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJVD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222526
- ISBN
- 9780230222526
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.21
€ 119.21
Hardcover. A new look at models of cooperation for trades of the future. Using seven in-depth case studies, this book looks at how globalization affects the competitiveness of small businesses. It explores the opportunities that are open to them today, and the successful strategies and models that promote development. Editor(s): Gogl, Hans-Joachim; Schedler, Clemens. Num Pages: 343 pages, 174 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KJVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223318
- ISBN
- 9780230223318
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.82
€ 119.82
Hardcover. Drawn from the results of five seminars this unique book looks at the four areas of: public sector reform; essential features for public leaders; public leadership in action; and the outline of a public leadership approach for the future. It seeks to give public leadership a firm foothold within the study of leadership in general. Editor(s): Brookes, Stephen; Grint, Keith. Num Pages: 384 pages, 39, 19 tables, 21 figures. BIC Classification: JPP; KJMB; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224179
- ISBN
- 9780230224179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.92
€ 150.92
Hardcover. Uses both political and democratic studies perspectives as well as economic, philosophical and managerial to provide a practical insight into the issues like the extensive economic power of large enterprises and changing balance of power between public and private sector, regulation and the governance of large private entities. Editor(s): Fryzel, Barbara; Dembinski, Paul H. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229181
- ISBN
- 9780230229181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.04
€ 63.04
Hardcover. This book examines the developments in electronic markets in relation to three key areas: online retailing, electronic collaboration and electronic marketplaces. Each chapter is authored by leaders in their field providing cutting edge perspectives on how to take advantage of electronic markets. Editor(s): Standing, Craig. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229228
- ISBN
- 9780230229228
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.28
€ 62.28
Hardcover. As technology changes, so too have its applications and our uses and experiences with them have changed as well. The emergence of new technologies offer opportunities for new ways of interacting, playing, working and learning. It is within the context of simultaneous excitement and anxiety that we discuss Virtual Social Networks. Editor(s): Panteli, Niki. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJP; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229280
- ISBN
- 9780230229280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.35
€ 119.35
Hardcover. Focusing on safety and environmental protection issues, this book provides incisive, cutting-edge theoretical analysis that evaluates the impact of new automotive technologies, and the associated public policies, on social welfare. Editor(s): Miyoshi, Hiroaki; Kii, Masanobu. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJU; KNDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230767
- ISBN
- 9780230230767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Hardcover. This book challenges the separation between CSR and law. It also demonstrates that BRHR may be gradually separating from CSR through emphasis on state obligations. Authors from around the world discuss how businesses engage in CSR and human rights, and how governments and intergovernmental organisations may support business in taking responsibility Editor(s): Buhmann, Karin; Roseberry, Lynn M.; Morsing, Mette. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230897
- ISBN
- 9780230230897
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.54
€ 119.54
Hardcover. Women are now part of senior management in higher education (HE) to varying degrees in most countries and actively contribute to the vision and strategic direction of universities. This book attempts to analyse their impact and potential impact on both organisational growth and culture Editor(s): Bagilhole, Barbara; White, Kate. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JNK; JNM; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232259
- ISBN
- 9780230232259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.28
€ 62.28