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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
€ 63.89
€ 63.89
Determinants of Innovative Behaviour: A Firm's Internal Practices and ...
Van Beers, Cees, Ortt, Roland, Verburg, Rober...
Hardcover. A rich overview of current research on determinants of innovative behaviour. It is a unique work as it illuminates these from different perspectives such as, economics, management and psychology. Using several methods of analysis, it shows what specific determinants are predominant in explaining firm performance on innovation. Editor(s): Kleinknecht, Alfred. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230206328
- ISBN
- 9780230206328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.18
€ 63.18
PR- A Persuasive Industry?: Spin, Public Relations and the Shaping of ...
Morris, Trevor, Goldsworthy, Simon
Hardcover. Public relations is a big and rapidly growing industry, with annual growth rates of 20-30%. It spans the worlds of business, politics and culture, sport and entertainment. PR is everywhere. And yet, though it is much talked about it is little analyzed. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205840
- ISBN
- 9780230205840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.12
€ 73.12
Hardcover. This book is essential for anyone interested in Public Relations in New Europe Whether you are working in PR, studying PR, a journalist dealing with PR, or just interested in this fascinating and fast growing market, this book offers readers a vital insight into how PR works. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KJSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205833
- ISBN
- 9780230205833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.70
€ 78.70
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
€ 78.05
€ 78.05
Hardcover. Workplace envy can affect everyone. This book reveals that workplace envy is an omnipresent emotion in contemporary organizations. The factors that are likely to reinforce envy in the workplace are explored in depth, along with possible solutions to prevent envy from developing in such a way that it becomes harmful to an organization. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 383.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205499
- ISBN
- 9780230205499
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.79
€ 118.79
The Practice of Outsourcing: From Information Systems to BPO and Offsh...
Lacity, Mary C., Willcocks, Leslie P.
Hardcover. A close look at the main developments in IT, business processes and offshore outsourcing. This book studies these topics in both theory and practice, exploring the rising prominence of outsourcing with a multi-dimensional, contextual perspective. Num Pages: 493 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; KJQ; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 37. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205413
- ISBN
- 9780230205413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.20
€ 121.20
Information Systems and Outsourcing: Studies in Theory and Practice
Willcocks, Leslie P., Lacity, Mary C.
Hardcover. A new look at nearly 20 years of theoretical and practical research on IT outsourcing. The book explores how good IT outsourcing theories shape practice and how effective IT outsourcing practices inform theory. It highlights the importance of examining theories borrowed from economics, strategy, and sociology to study IT outsourcing. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 147 x 226 x 31. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205376
- ISBN
- 9780230205376
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.45
€ 121.45
Sourcing in India: Strategies and Experiences in the Land of Service O...
Nassimbeni, Guido, Sartor, Marco
Hardcover. Ranked as the second most important growing economy in the world, India represents one of the most interesting sourcing and selling markets. A real 'global strategy' cannot ignore it. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KJK; KJMV8. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205369
- ISBN
- 9780230205369
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.05
€ 120.05
Organizational Stress Management: A Strategic Approach
Cooper, Cary L., Sutherland, Valerie J, Weinb...
Hardcover. Including practical advice on how to conduct a stress audit and how to target stress 'hot spots' within an organization, Organizational Stress Management provides a fresh strategic model for the manager concerned with the negative effects stress can have both on company performance and the quality of life of individuals at work. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203921
- ISBN
- 9780230203921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.48
€ 63.48
Hardcover. The Nature of Marketing describes the power of social and consumer networking, and demonstrates the tangible benefits of building brand experiences that leverage this phenomena. In order to build sustainable desire and create demand, brands must be able to exert influence among these new kinds of community. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203365
- ISBN
- 9780230203365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.92
€ 65.92
Hardcover. The Harry Potter books are the bestselling books of all time. In this fascinating study, Susan Gunelius analyzes every aspect of the brand phenomenon that is Harry Potter. Delving into price wars, box office revenue, and brand values, amongst other things, this is the story of the most incredible brand success there has ever been. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203235
- ISBN
- 9780230203235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardcover. An exploratory study, based on group discussions and in-depth interviews of real managers, that examines different aspects of the life cycle to clarify why so few women get to the top. It offers advice on how to establish priorities, and explores existing stereotypes within organizations regarding women in upper management. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KJM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202993
- ISBN
- 9780230202993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.06
€ 62.06
Hardcover. A study of the actors and institutions that shaped decision-making on privatization in the Russian oil industry between 1992 and 2006. The book analyses the origins of privatization as a policy on a macro, industry-wide level, as well as presenting three in-depth case studies of privatization on a company level. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; KCP; KJVD; KNBP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202986
- ISBN
- 9780230202986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.34
€ 62.34
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
€ 62.43
€ 62.43
Hardcover. One of the first works studying foreign exchange exposure in emerging markets. The analysis takes a broad approach and concludes with a tool that multinatonal companies can apply to improve the effectiveness of their risk management activities against variations in the exchange rate as well as other business risks. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM; KJK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 163 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202603
- ISBN
- 9780230202603
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.85
€ 118.85
Hardcover. This book proposes three questions that every leader must ask themselves, to shape and define what they want to achieve while they are leading. It then offers practical advice and case study examples so that these goals can be reached. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202597
- ISBN
- 9780230202597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.97
€ 77.97
Hardcover. A multidisciplinary and transversal study of issues for governments, regulatory authorities and international business. Written for academics and professionals alike it explores the main themes of economic growth and sustainable development; trade, law and regulation, and competitive and managerial issues for international firms. Editor(s): O'Connor, Aidan. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202566
- ISBN
- 9780230202566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.89
€ 63.89
Hardcover. People need a degree of free choice for creativity and change to happen. But they must also have boundaries. At one level this is what politics and business are all about. Too much of the wrong sort of control and the system becomes bureaucratic or tyrannical, too little and it becomes arbitrary and chaotic. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201996
- ISBN
- 9780230201996
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.60
€ 72.60
Hardcover. The authors offer an approach to leadership practice which is more appropriate for the challenges of today's digitally networked economy. They conclude that, contrary to popular opinion, the practices proposed are not provoked by leadership education as they are evoked from a deep emotional feel for leading and leadership. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201910
- ISBN
- 9780230201910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Toward Integrative Corporate Citizenship: Research Advances in Corpora...
Orlitzky, Marc, Swanson, Diane L.
Hardcover. Given the increased impact of non-market forces on business reputation, there has never been a greater need to grasp corporate social performance. This book demonstrates that a holistic perspective on corporate citizenship that accommodates the importance of profits and other time-honored social values is both desirable and possible. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201873
- ISBN
- 9780230201873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.31
€ 63.31
Hardcover. Employing a discourse analytical approach this book focuses on the under-researched strategy of humour to illustrate how discursive performances of leadership are influenced by gender and workplace culture. Far from being a superfluous strategy that distracts from business, humour performs a myriad of important functions in the workplace context. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFG; KJMB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201804
- ISBN
- 9780230201804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.03
€ 62.03
Hardcover. Virtual worlds such as Second Life, have millions of users worldwide. Virtual world "residents" wield huge purchasing power, and use real money in the online economies. Companies as diverse as Adidas, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and MTV have plunged into these unchartered waters to give their brands a virtual presence, using varied strategies. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201798
- ISBN
- 9780230201798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.09
€ 78.09
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
€ 118.82
€ 118.82