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Hardcover. This is a comprehensive, practical and engaging book designed to help readers to recognise bullying behaviour at work and identify and select inter-personal strategies for handling bullying behaviour. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJMV2; KJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 15. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230228085
- ISBN
- 9780230228085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
ICT and Innovation in the Public Sector: European Studies in the Makin...
Contini, Francesco, Lanzara, Giovan Francesco
Hardcover. This book originates from a multiple year research project on ICT and justice in a number of EU countries. Among the project's major objectives was the development of new methodologies for facilitating ICT-based innovation in the judiciary. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KJD; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 123. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224896
- ISBN
- 9780230224896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.61
€ 63.61
Hardcover. Pay is a key element of the employment relationship and it has been advocated by some recently as a tool for enhancing organizational performance and sustained competitiveness. This book explores the realities of contemporary pay management in seven leading companies operating globally in the fast moving consumer goods sector. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV1; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223547
- ISBN
- 9780230223547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardcover. The book presents arguments that are critical of the Basel II Accord, particularly the advanced measurement approach to operational risk. It is argued that the advanced measurement approach is not viable in terms of costs and benefits and is likely to distract financial institutions from the real task of managing operational risk. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222663
- ISBN
- 9780230222663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.74
€ 181.74
Hardcover. This book is about understanding the differences and risks, ownership, culture and management practices when investing, managing or working with Chinese companies. It explores the progression of overseas listing of Chinese companies and the reasons behind theattitude shifts towards overseas Chinese stocks. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222656
- ISBN
- 9780230222656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.71
€ 62.71
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
€ 62.79
€ 62.79
Hardcover. The book addresses the vital issue of how business leaders can prepare themselves to deal with the impact of unexpected events. It raises key questions for leaders to address if they are to avoid being distracted by crisis and remain in touch with a wider context that is subject to constant uncertainty and change. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222304
- ISBN
- 9780230222304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.89
€ 67.89
Hardcover. Imparting experiences from the theatre world to show how to manage operations in the 21st century, this book provides the key ideas necessary to implement a new operational culture that will lead to excellence in service. This is a must read for executives who wish their operations to be effective and to find satisfaction in shared success. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: ANS; KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220966
- ISBN
- 9780230220966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.79
€ 62.79
Standards Battles in Open Source Software: The Case of Firefox
Oshri, Ilan, de Vries, Huibert, de Vries, Hen...
Hardcover. Standards wars of open source software products are far from being adequately understood. Through the examination of the Mozilla Firefox case, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the drivers, mechanisms and strategies involved in winning a standards-battle in open source software. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KNTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 221 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220720
- ISBN
- 9780230220720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.18
€ 119.18
Knowledge Management in Project-based Companies: An Organic Perspectiv...
Koskinen, Kaj, Pihlanto, Pekka
Hardcover. Knowledge management is a prerequisite to sustain a competitive advantage in project-based companies. However, in these companies and projects in general, activities like knowledge acquisition and sharing are often very complex tasks. This book presents a new portfolio of various concepts and insights into the management of knowledge. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220713
- ISBN
- 9780230220713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.93
€ 118.93
Hardcover. Foreign Direct Investment from emerging economies reached $130 billion in 2005, the highest level ever recorded. The number of multinationals from emerging economies in the global Fortune 500 has increased from 19 in 1990 to 47 in 2005, with about ten of them coming from Latin America. This book focuses on understanding this new phenomenon. Series: Insead Business Press. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KJK; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219960
- ISBN
- 9780230219960
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.90
€ 62.90
Hardcover. A close look at the ethical and social responsibilities of the alcohol industry in the 21st Century. It begins with a whistle stop tour of the historical developments of alcohol. It then critiques the legislative and voluntary codes surrounding the advertising industry, popular culture, religious groups, Government and local authorities. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KJG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219885
- ISBN
- 9780230219885
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.31
€ 62.31
Hardcover. What is the role of legislatures in the budget process? Do powerful assemblies give rise to pro-spending bias? This survey of legislative budgeting tackles these questions using cross-national data and case studies. It highlights the tension between legislative authority and prudent fiscal policy, exploring strategies for reconciliation. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; 1HFMS; JPB; JPQB; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219724
- ISBN
- 9780230219724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.65
€ 118.65
The Power of Two: How Smart Companies Create Win:Win Customer- Supplie...
Cordón, Carlos, Vollmann, Thomas E.
Hardcover. The Power of Two presents the best way for your company to increase competitive advantage. By forming close collaborative relationships with a small set of customers and suppliers you can achieve a significant cost advantage over your competitors, increase your market share and achieve significant top line growth. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230218888
- ISBN
- 9780230218888
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardcover. A rigorous analysis of the implications of leadership being seen literally or metaphorically as a performance. The book introduces a framework which examines the performance of leadership through the dimensions of enactment, narrative and audience, focusing throughout on the ways in which managers can apply these ideas in their own leadership. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMB; KJMV; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230218116
- ISBN
- 9780230218116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.05
€ 119.05
Thought Leadership in Advancing International Business Research
Lewin, Arie Y., Cavusgil, S. Tamer, Hult, G. ...
Hardcover. This volume is devoted to those areas that can advance our understanding of international business. It contains contributions from intellectual leaders of the field, using cutting edge research to explore frontier topics in international business, and to look at where international business is going. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230217775
- ISBN
- 9780230217775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.26
€ 119.26
Hardcover. Rules of origin have emerged as one of the most controversial issues in any trade negotiations. This book analyzes the economics of rules of origin in regional trade agreements. It critically evaluates the empirical aspects, providing fresh perspectives on complex policy-negotiations and rules of origin implementation. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KCL; KJK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 221 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230217294
- ISBN
- 9780230217294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Organization and Development of Russian Business: A Firm-Level Analysi...
Dolgopyatova, Tatiana, Iwasaki, Ichiro, Yakov...
Hardcover. This book is designed to scrutinize the Russian business sector in transition with special attention to firm organization, business integration, corporate governance, and company management. Using a unique dataset of Russian joint-stock companies, the authors empirically analyze key issues for understanding the Russian corporate sector. Num Pages: 341 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KCC; KJ; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230217287
- ISBN
- 9780230217287
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.89
€ 119.89
Workplace Health and Safety: International Perspectives on Worker Repr...
Walters, David, Nichols, Theo
Hardcover. A cutting edge look at the experience of worker representation in the employment relations of workplace health and safety. Examining the extent to which existing arrangements deliver results, this book reflects on whether the effectiveness of worker representation is eroded or enhanced by current regulatory and organizational constructs. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KJW; KNXC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230214859
- ISBN
- 9780230214859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.48
€ 62.48
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
€ 63.23
€ 63.23
Hardcover. The authors review Chinese values and characteristics using Western strategic thinking to understand the new perspective. This book will enable the global practitioner, Western or Eastern, to develop this new world-view and to avoid only taking leads from global standardization, especially of regulatory and legal environments. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230210196
- ISBN
- 9780230210196
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.15
€ 63.15
Hardcover. This book systematically evaluates the impacts of deregulatory reforms on employment relations in Japan especially focusing on the core white collar workers. Concentrating on changes in three aspects of employment relations; contracts, employee mobility and worker effort, it examines the process of social negotiation and its results. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KCF; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230209084
- ISBN
- 9780230209084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. The world of pricing has been changing at a fast pace. There has been a development of new dynamic pricing strategies, an explosion of new pricing tactics, and a focus on smarter buyers. This book focuses on those developments and highlights new perspectives for pricing strategies. Editor(s): Rothenberger, Dr. Sandra. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KJMV7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230207226
- ISBN
- 9780230207226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.15
€ 119.15
Hardcover. Through 'live' material from consulting practice and an historical review of advice-giving to pre-modern leaders, this book uncovers a distinctive 'feminine' discourse of management consulting. This new lens challenges current literature on management consulting that relies on established (masculine) images. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJL; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230207165
- ISBN
- 9780230207165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.82
€ 119.82