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Human Foundations of Management: Understanding the Homo Humanus
Melé, Domènec, González Cantón, César
Hardcover. Human Foundations of Management explores the human foundation of management and economic activity in a way that is accessible to readers. The structure and contents of this book examines those aspects of the human being which are relevant to management and economic activities. Series: IESE Business Collection. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 168 x 23. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230368934
- ISBN
- 9780230368934
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.64
€ 119.64
Phronesis and Quiddity in Management: A School of Knowledge Approach (...
Kase, Kimio, González Cantón, César, Nonak...
Hardcover. Phronesis and Quiddity in Management addresses the issue of the excellence in judgment-making, its concept and characterisation. This book investigates first into what constitutes excellent managerial skills centred on leadership revolving around judgement-making (rather than decision-making) and second into whether they can be taught. Series: The Nonaka Series on Knowledge and Innovation. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJD; KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 217 x 23. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348004
- ISBN
- 9780230348004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.74
€ 119.74
Hardback. In How Family Firms Differ, the authors explore important aspects of family firms, drawing on the existing literature and their own research on these firms. Num Pages: 124 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJM; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230347441
- ISBN
- 9780230347441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.59
€ 61.59
Hardcover. With a revised understanding of the science and philosophy behind human needs, businesses will be better equipped to provide long-term satisfaction for their customers. Mark uncovers a framework that will help businesses identify human needs and incorporate this perspective into strategy, and then focuses each chapter on a specific emotional need. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230340275
- ISBN
- 9780230340275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.69€ 61.96
€ 71.69
€ 61.96
Hardcover. Meticulously researched with fresh insights into the entrepreneurial process, Jeffrey Harris brings the in-depth perceptions from his nearly thirty years of venture capital experience to provide a thorough understanding of the transformative ideas and leadership abilities that separate the winners and losers. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: KJD; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2012 ed.
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230340268
- ISBN
- 9780230340268
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 40.87
€ 49.99
€ 40.87
Developing Global Leaders: A Guide to Managing Effectively in Unfamili...
Johnson, Bob, Oberwise, Rob
Hardcover. This book provides inside information about working outside traditional business environments. It presents nine rules that will serve leaders well no matter where they're stationed in the world. As readers will discover, the rules have emerged from the work of the authors with leading companies in foreign countries. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJMB; KJMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230337510
- ISBN
- 9780230337510
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 44.53
€ 54.99
€ 44.53
Hardcover. This book offers an original contribution to the empirical knowledge of the development of Fair Trade that goes beyond the anecdotal accounts to challenge and analyse the trading practices that shaped the Fair Trade model. Fair Trade represented a new approach to global trade, corporate social responsibility and consumer politics. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KCLT; KCZ; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230303812
- ISBN
- 9780230303812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. Explores the changing business landscape of the 21st century and what it means for organizations. The author presents a new model for how to think about and handle the complex world of business from a managerial and innovative perspective with tips and tools for motivating and engaging your organization, clients and customers. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297890
- ISBN
- 9780230297890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.90
€ 62.90
Hardcover. An indepth examination of how to develop the next generation of female leaders, Rising Stars takes a closer look at the motivations, attitudes and perspectives of Generation Y and what this means for the workplace. Invaluable for Generation Y women to make sense of their own careers and the path they should take next. Num Pages: 208 pages, 5 figures, 3 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230294011
- ISBN
- 9780230294011
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.21
€ 45.21
Hardcover. In the past talent was largely an issue for Human Resources personnel. Now, in an era characterized by workforce heterogeneity and changing environments, talent is an important issue for managers themselves. This book explains the organizational transformations that have occurred and the new talent challenges managers have to confront. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230279292
- ISBN
- 9780230279292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.28
€ 62.28
Hardcover. Good governance is key to the sustainability of organizations and improving quality of life for all. Governance is much more than a set of rules, it is a culture and a climate of responsibility, accountability and fairness that is deployed throughout an institution. In this new book the author outlines the keys to good governance. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230278141
- ISBN
- 9780230278141
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardback. The Global Financial Crisis is acknowledged to be the most severe economic downturn since the 1930s, and one that is unique in its underlying causes, its scope, and its wider social, political and economic implications. This volume explores some of the ethical issues that it has raised. Editor(s): Dobos, Ned; Barry, Dr. Christian; Pogge, Thomas. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JMC; HPS; KCX; KCZ; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230276635
- ISBN
- 9780230276635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.48
€ 62.48
Hardback. Participation and social responsibility in innovation is the core theme of this book. Both are issues of organization and not of ethics, or the enforcement of other forms of obligations on individual actors. The need is for a democratization of innovation that can make innovation open to broad participation. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; KJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230275607
- ISBN
- 9780230275607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.05
€ 120.05
Hardback. The financial crisis is destroying wealth but is also a remarkable opportunity to uncover the ways by which debt can be used to regulate the economic system. This book uses four case studies of cooperatives to give an in-depth analysis on how they have braved the crisis and continued to generate wealth. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KCX; KJVW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252387
- ISBN
- 9780230252387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.84
€ 129.84
Hardcover. through the use of examples of eminent CEOs, Business Feel for Leading in the Midst of Organisational Change outlines a variety of skills involved in the development of business feel. This new edition builds upon the ideas explored by the author in Business Feels (2004), featuring new material on leadership development and philosophy. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Second Edition, New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230242791
- ISBN
- 9780230242791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.37
€ 139.37
Hardback. Corporate Security Responsibility? focuses on the role of private business in zones of conflict. The book contributes to closing the gap between research on Global Governance and Peace and Conflict Studies. It applies a systematic research design to the study of corporate governance contributions to peace and security across a number of cases. Editor(s): Deitelhoff, Nicole; Wolf, Klaus Dieter. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 275 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS; KJR; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241848
- ISBN
- 9780230241848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.30
€ 119.30
Hardcover. Star-Spangled Soccer traces the development of soccer in the USA. It is the first book that tells the story of how the sport rose to extreme highs and suffered almost catastrophic lows as it fought to position itself on the American sports landscape, beginning with the announcement from FIFA in 1988 that America would host the 1994 World Cup. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJS; KNSP; WSJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239739
- ISBN
- 9780230239739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.99
€ 63.99
Paperback. This report provides a comprehensive look at the role of innovation in promoting economic and social development. It examines the impact of innovation on the economic growth of developing countries and the future role of technological innovation in international efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, amongst many other issues. Num Pages: 335 pages, 335 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJD; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239678
- ISBN
- 9780230239678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.07
€ 65.07
Paperback. This third annual volume of the International Place Branding Yearbook looks at the case for applying brand and marketing strategies to the economic, social, political and cultural development of cities, towns and regions around the world to help them compete in the global, national and local markets. It focuses on sustainability and smart growth. Editor(s): Go, Frank M.; Govers, R. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KJC; KJS; KNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239647
- ISBN
- 9780230239647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.23
€ 62.23
Hardcover. A highly practical and insightful book; it will help you to perform more effectively in a workplace which requires you to function effectively in predominantly adversarial relationships. Whether you work for a small, medium or large organization this book will enable you to get things done effectively in prevailingly oppositional relationships. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJW; VSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238435
- ISBN
- 9780230238435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.70
€ 62.70
Hardcover. Do you need to deliver an effective service to challenging and unreasonable internal or external clients? Do you worry that you'll lose business or take a reputational hit if you don't do so well enough? This book introduces a valuable set of tools through which to build, maintain and manage your client-facing relationships. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; KJN; KJP; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238428
- ISBN
- 9780230238428
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.92
€ 62.92
Hardback. A thorough examination of the relationship between young people's drinking and exposure to media representations of alcohol, including alcohol marketing and advertising. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFH; JFSP2; KJSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237537
- ISBN
- 9780230237537
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.90
€ 62.90
Social Capital, Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic Behaviour an...
. Ed(S): Sacconi, Lorenzo; Antoni, Giacomo De...
Hardback. This book focuses on the concepts of social capital, corporate social responsibility, and economic development in relation to economic theory of institutions and behavioural economics. It also takes a macroeconomic and empirical approach, on the relationship between social capital, ethical behaviour and economic development. Editor(s): Sacconi, Lorenzo; Antoni, Giacomo Degli. Num Pages: 399 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCC; KCK; KJG; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 142 x 31. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235687
- ISBN
- 9780230235687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.25
€ 120.25
Hardcover. A political and managerial brief on Chinese global power, this new book puts into a modern context the Chinese opportunities created by the West's chaotic and destructive capitalism. It examines China's attitudes towards the West, its capacity for strategic change and its plans for expanding its global influence. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 figures, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230234031
- ISBN
- 9780230234031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.90
€ 62.90