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The Strategic Development of Multinationals: Subsidiaries and Innovati...
Pearce, Robert, Papanastassiou, Marina
Hardcover. Globalization is a 'buzz-word' for the twenty-first century, but this volume argues that it is not possible to understand the current global economy without understanding the multinational. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 434. Subsidiaries and Innovation. 264 pages, 6 figures, 30 black & white tables. Globalization is a 'buzz-word' for the twenty-first century, but this volume argues that it is not possible to understand the current global economy without understanding the multinational. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KJK; KJVG. Dimension: 225 x 143 x 21. Weight: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230551336
- ISBN
- 9780230551336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62
Paperback. China is rapidly becoming an economic superpower, yet its business culture is often misunderstood. This can result in costly financial and strategic errors. This revised and updated bestseller confronts the myths about China and Chinese business practice, giving the reader a clear understanding of the culture and how to successfully engage with it. Num Pages: 175 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230551183
- ISBN
- 9780230551183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. This fascinating book provides a unique experiential view into the hidden globalization of Vodafone, in which was created a social network that was engaged in the acquisition and deployment of a global network of mobile technology that now serves a proportionate mobile customer base of more than 190 million. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KNTT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230551176
- ISBN
- 9780230551176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.36
€ 88.36
Hardcover. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Public Relations in Asia. Combining the latest in Public Relations theory with practical guidance on how to plan and structure a PR campaign and top tips on how to create successful PR campaigns, this book is also full of fascinating case histories from Asia and the rest of the world. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJP; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 529.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230549418
- ISBN
- 9780230549418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.83
€ 88.83
Hardcover. Facilitation can provide a key route to creating buy-in to the need for change and associated change initiatives. But, this only happens when facilitation is used in the right way. The authors outline the guiding principles of facilitation that every change leader needs to understand in order to successfully drive change. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230549296
- ISBN
- 9780230549296
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.28
€ 62.28
Multinationals in their Communities: A Social Capital Approach to Corp...
Jones, Ian W., Pollitt, Michael, Bek, David
Hardcover. Multinationals can impact significantly on the quality of social relations within their communities, partly through corporate citizenship projects. This book analyzes the nature and effectiveness of these projects, using theoretical and empirical insights of recent literature. It demonstrates how MNCs can build communities in developing countries. Num Pages: 373 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; KJVG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 25. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230545687
- ISBN
- 9780230545687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.30
€ 120.30
Hardcover. The author argues that the successes and failures of D-Day, on both sides, cannot be explained by comparing the competing strategies of each side. Instead he provides an account of the battle through the overarching nature of the relationship between the leaders and their followers. Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 37. Weight in Grams: 916.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230543171
- ISBN
- 9780230543171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.50
€ 111.50
Contemporary Thoughts on Corporate Branding and Corporate Identity Man...
Elif Karaosmanoglu T C Melewar
Hardcover. A new look at the latest thinking and issues in the areas of branding, identity and communication, drawing on recent academic and practical thought on corporate branding. Bringing together an international array of authors, the volume includes case study examples to provide a contemporary insight into corporate marketing communications. Editor(s): Melewar, T. C.; Karaosmanoglu, Elif. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 221 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230543140
- ISBN
- 9780230543140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardcover. This book analyzes rapidly-growing world-class Spanish retail banks. It argues that their success is due to excellent management, clear-headed CEOs, the presence of a cluster of like-minded executives who complement each other and create a homogenous strategy pattern, and that IT systems and the regulatory environment have contributed greatly. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; KFFK; KJK; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 146 x 222 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230542952
- ISBN
- 9780230542952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Hardcover. Based upon empirical research this book explores the process of China's corporatization reform and investigates whether the reform has altered the process of strategy formulation and implementation of large Chinese SOEs. What processes of ownership restructuring are taking place in the large SOEs and what impact do these changes have? Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KJVN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230542938
- ISBN
- 9780230542938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.69
€ 119.69
The Harmony Versus Conflict in Asian Business: Managing in a Turbulent...
Ping-Man Chow, Raymond, Hong-Ming Yau, Oliver
Hardcover. This book is a timely evaluation of how a harmonious business environment can be created and managed successfully in an increasingly turbulent era. It illustrates how diversity within East-West business is valuable to the development of new approaches in managing harmony for practitioners. Editor(s): Yau, Oliver Hong-Ming; Chow, Raymond P. M. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230542921
- ISBN
- 9780230542921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Hardcover. Regional management has taken on a new role and is becoming more important. This book explores the challenges of European, US and Asian companies. It outlinines how regional headquarters can develop into Dynamic Competence Relay centers to master these challenges. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 23. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230538757
- ISBN
- 9780230538757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.69
€ 119.69
Hardcover. This tells the story of the development of the private equity industry in Germany. It is the first comprehensive history of the private equity industry for any country, revealing the vicissitudes of private equity investing, warts and all. It is an engaging chronicle for anyone interested in the industry or the modern German economy. Num Pages: 639 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; KFFH; KFFM; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 42. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537767
- ISBN
- 9780230537767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.87
€ 184.87
Hardcover. Provides a detailed analytical assessment of the merger and acquisition phenomenon in banking. It advances the prior literature focusing on some specific aspects that have been investigated by only limited previous analysis by assessing the effect produced by M&A transactions on bank efficiency and shareholder value. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 213 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KFFK; KJVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537194
- ISBN
- 9780230537194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.25
€ 119.25
Hardcover. This book presents new ideas and tools across a wide range of marketing activities, from product and market selection and definition, to pricing, promotion and distribution. All companies and managers can apply the practical advice in this fundamental text. You'll be surprised at how this book can help change the way you sell your products. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537149
- ISBN
- 9780230537149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Hardcover. In the bestseller A Woman's Place is in the Boardroom the authors described the problem, gave comprehensive views of how it looked from both sides, and presented the arguments for positive change. This book is all about the 'how to'. It takes all the arguments and analysis of the first book, and focuses on how to apply it and what to do. Illustrator(s): Shore, Barbara. Num Pages: 153 pages, 148 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 16. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537125
- ISBN
- 9780230537125
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.53
€ 77.53
Hardcover. This book provides unique and powerful insights into what it takes to succeed as a chairman leading a modern organization. Based on global research, the authors unveil the six disciplines of world-class chairmen. Leading the Board will become the standard work of reference and inspiration for the world's chairmen and would-be chairmen alike. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 241 x 19. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230536845
- ISBN
- 9780230536845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.10
€ 63.10
Governments and Corporate Social Responsibility: Public Policies Beyon...
Lozano, Josep M., Albareda, Laura, Ysa, Tamyk...
Hardcover. This book presents an analytical framework for understanding how governments develop policies of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The research analyses CSR public policies in 15 European Union countries, and it defines four models of governmental approach from a relational perspective. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525566
- ISBN
- 9780230525566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. Modern leadership is about shaping the social process of engagement, strategizing and decision-making so that workers can create immeasurable value. This book is about what executives can do to transform the thinking of those around them. It will give you exemplary decision-making, quicker organizational change and focussed leadership. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525511
- ISBN
- 9780230525511
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.81
€ 61.81
Hardcover. Urban development cooperation needs innovative solutions. Despite many efforts, international assistance has failed to address the challenges faced by cities in developing countries. This book seeks to raise awareness about the value of corporate social responsibility as a tool in urban development assistance. Num Pages: 253 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KJR; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525320
- ISBN
- 9780230525320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.67
€ 62.67
Hardcover. In today's rapidly changing and increasingly complex business world, successful risk management is the key to survival and success. Risks beyond the control of the firm affect businesses more than ever before, and the fundamental job of executives is to anticipate change and manage it on the basis of an opinion about the future. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 238 x 22. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525313
- ISBN
- 9780230525313
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.84
€ 73.84
Hardcover. Images of political leaders as everyday figures, involved in commonplace activities, now form an increasingly important aspect of electoral presentation. This text examines how and why selected political figures have embraced a populist agenda in a social context and addresses the scope and limitations of such an approach in the US and the UK. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPB; JPHF; JPHL; JPVL; KJSP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230522275
- ISBN
- 9780230522275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.48
€ 62.48
Hardcover. Introduces up and coming leaders to the skills and techniques needed to succeed in todays, and tomorrows, organizations. Covering areas such as networking, building teams, crisis management and the work/life balance, this is a practical and accessible guide. Written with 25 years of leadership experience, this is an invaluable guide for success. Series: Insead Business Press. Num Pages: 151 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 243 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230522152
- ISBN
- 9780230522152
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.56
€ 61.56
Offshore Outsourcing of IT Work: Client and Supplier Perspectives (Tec...
Rottman, Joseph W., Lacity, Mary C.
Hardcover. This book considers offshore client/supplier relationships' biggest challenges, including the protection of intellectual property, and managing knowledge transfer and offshore outsourcing at project level. Based on over 150 interviews and case studies, this is an invaluable read for managers and researchers looking to learn from real experiences. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230521858
- ISBN
- 9780230521858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.02
€ 63.02