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Hardcover. This book provides authoritative academic and professional insights into the strategies of Chinese Foreign Direct Investments in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Distinguished authors from across the world will make a contribution to the growing literature on OFDI (outward foreign direct investment) from China. Editor(s): Gugler, Philippe. Num Pages: 442 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 223 x 30. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280960
- ISBN
- 9780230280960
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.16
€ 69.16
Hardcover. If you think more strategically than your competitors, your company will win the competitive battle in the mid or long term. This book explains simply and clearly the elements, concepts, analyses and interrelationships that make up this strategic thinking, and shows how to employ it in your business or organization. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230284876
- ISBN
- 9780230284876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.77
€ 72.77
Sustainable Global Outsourcing: Achieving Social and Environmental Res...
Babin, Ron, Nicholson, Brian
Hardcover. Through a series of case studies and surveys, the authors examine current sustainability trends in outsourcing and recommend how providers should prepare for increasing buyer demands in this area, suggesting buyers and providers can work together to build successful outsourcing relationships through collaborative sustainability projects. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 15. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230285071
- ISBN
- 9780230285071
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.76
€ 66.76
Hardcover. The world's governments are overwhelmed with climate change, war and unrest, the global financial crisis and poverty but there is a promising invention in Global Action Networks (GANs). GANs mobilize resources, bridge divides and promote the long-term deep change and innovation work that is needed to address the global challenges. Series: Bocconi on Management. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPR; KJC; KJK; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230285484
- ISBN
- 9780230285484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.69
€ 67.69
Proactive Companies: How to Anticipate Market Changes (Fundacao Dom Ca...
Araujo, Leonardo, Gava, Rogério, Araújo, Le...
Hardcover. Why do some companies succeed better than others? It is well known that there are many variables such which may impact a company's performance. The authors present their new model for Market Proactiveness which shows organizations how to anticipate change and respond to it before they are forced to do so, and improve their overall performance. Series: Fundacao Dom Cabral (FDC). Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJD; KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 240 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230289222
- ISBN
- 9780230289222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.51
€ 67.51
Hardcover. Offers qualitative studies of collaboration processes conducted in globalising companies based in Denmark and with subsidiaries in Asia. It addresses the specific contexts of collaboration and studies how people with different cultural backgrounds work together, both face-to-face and in the virtual workplace. Editor(s): Zolner, Mette. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DND; 1F; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230289437
- ISBN
- 9780230289437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.14
€ 150.14
Hybrid Factories in Latin America: Japanese Management Transferred
Yamazaki, Katsuo, Abo, Tetsuo, Juhn, Juhnwoos...
Hardcover. Explores the Latin American economy and management through the study of Japanese companies in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Based on detailed case studies, this volume offers a bird's eye view of foreign investments in Latin America. Editor(s): Wooseok, Juhn. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 149 x 26. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230290402
- ISBN
- 9780230290402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.58
€ 127.58
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230292635
- ISBN
- 9780230292635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
Hardcover. As potentially the largest retail market, China has attracted a great number of foreign retail operations. Based on case study research, this book provides valuable insights international retailers need for success in China. The newly developed theoretical model helps to extend the body of knowledge on firm internationalization. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJK; KNPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293373
- ISBN
- 9780230293373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.09
€ 67.09
Hardcover. The complete story of the devastating BP oil spill of 2010. The author puts forward an objective account of what happened, a documentation of the true costs, not the hyperbolic costs, and an explanation of the science and business of the spill and its remediation. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; KJK; KJR; KNXC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293588
- ISBN
- 9780230293588
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.45
€ 67.45
Hardcover. This book provides comprehensive coverage on the key issues of Chinese investment in the Australian minerals industry. It offers unique insights into the entry process, the management of Chinese investments, and their success factors and lessons learnt as being impacted upon by the entangling of political, economic, social and competitive forces. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1MBF; KJK; KJV; KNAT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298491
- ISBN
- 9780230298491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.82
€ 66.82
Hardcover. Indian firms have grown explosively over the last two decades since India adopted wholesale neo-liberal policies in 1991. Nayak attributes the expansion of these Indian firms and their multinational businesses to the owners' ability to manoeuvre and mould key agents in the external environment rather than to the internal management of the firm. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KJK; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298606
- ISBN
- 9780230298606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardcover. Explores the transformations that have taken place in Japanese workplaces since the dawn of the new millennium in terms of management practices, particularly in the areas of Human Resource Management and organizational culture. The author empirically assesses the effectiveness of the new approaches introduced by Japanese companies. Num Pages: 248 pages, 18 black & white tables, 14 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KJK; KJMV2; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230299917
- ISBN
- 9780230299917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.61
€ 127.61
Hardcover. One of the major obstacles unions face in building influence in the workplace is the opposition and resistance from those that own those workplaces, namely, the employers. This volume examines the nature of this anti-unionism, and in doing so explains the ways and means by which employers have successfully maintained their right to manage. Editor(s): Gall, Professor Gregor. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230303348
- ISBN
- 9780230303348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardcover. The authors identify three stages of leadership development:early ingredients for success starting from childhood;paths that current and aspiring leaders should follow once they start a career; and what leaders should doexceptionally well to become and remain outstanding in organizations operating in multicultural environments. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJMB; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230314238
- ISBN
- 9780230314238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardcover. Provides an in-depth analysis of some of the most recent challenges for international businesses, such as corporate social responsibility and the phenomenon of outward foreign direct investment from China. Reflects on the new perspectives in international business by presenting the experience of successful business experts in the field. Editor(s): Harris, Simon; Kuivalainen, Olli; Stoyanova, Veselina. Series: Academy of International Business (Uki) Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 black & white tables, 10 diagrames. BIC Classification: KJH; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 26. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230320987
- ISBN
- 9780230320987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.45
€ 128.45
Collaboration in Outsourcing: A Journey to Quality (Technology, Work a...
Brinkkemper, Sjaak, Jansen, Slinger
Hardcover. Although IT outsourcing is nothing new, it remains surprisingly challenging for professionals. This book assists the IT professional in several areas of the outsourcing process: establishing outsourcing relationships, maintaining and managing the relationship, and finally governing outsourcing projects successfully. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJF; KJK; KJN; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230347700
- ISBN
- 9780230347700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.51
€ 85.51
Hardcover. This book discusses continuous improvement strategies of Japanese convenience store operators. The study highlights the efforts of companies operating under lean management systems to identify new, dynamic, firm-specific capabilities in highly competitive markets. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KJK; KJU; KJV; KNPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230347939
- ISBN
- 9780230347939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.00
€ 67.00
Hardcover. Highlights the evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Middle East and presents a unique compilation of data and perspectives from authors living and working there. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; KJG; KJK; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348219
- ISBN
- 9780230348219
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
Hardcover. The business challenges of organizations are increasingly complex; strategists need a rich choice of approaches in order to respond. Too few strategy models challenge the dominate paradigm of rational analysis, choice maximisation and planned implementation. This rich collection from an eclectic group of strategists provides alternatives. Editor(s): Verity, Julie. Series: Cass Business Press. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJK; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230358379
- ISBN
- 9780230358379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.90
€ 66.90
Hardcover. Submerging Markets is a valuable resource asset to the world academic community, government agencies, global business organizations and anyone interested in the impact of the new financial regulations and reforms implemented after the 2008 crisis, relative to the possible and probable future economic growth rates of the emerging markets (BRICS). Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KFFM; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230362734
- ISBN
- 9780230362734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. Green issues have a large impact on how an organization is seen and huge implications for the organization's success, brand values and the sales decisions of consumers towards its products. This thoroughly updated practical book guides the modern organization on how to channel environmental issues to gain competitive advantage. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230500037
- ISBN
- 9780230500037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Hardcover. Using rigorous economic analysis backed by solid data and accounts of real life experiences, this book twists conventional wisdom to drive the thinking about China 'outside the box'. It dispels China's economic myths and probes deep into the hidden forces that drive China's economic future. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCM; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 149 x 225 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230515574
- ISBN
- 9780230515574
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. An exploration of the evolution of regionalism and regional economic relations in East Asia since the late 1990s. The book analyzes moves towards free trade agreements, cooperation in information technology, energy and environment, and agriculture, by highlighting preferences and actions of governmental and business actors. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCL; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230516342
- ISBN
- 9780230516342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.66
€ 66.66